the SKIN HOUSE Wrinkle System Essence
Works for
2 of 2 advertised claims delivered
Moisturizing23 ingredients credited for this claimStrong support
“Wrinkle System Essence”
This product can help improve hydration of the skin with the two types of ingredients.
The first type is called “humectants”:
these ingredients help attract water.
When humectants are on the surface of the skin, they “pull in” the moisture from the outside environment, or from
within deeper layers of the skin. The following ingredients in this product do the job:
arginine, betaine.
This product also contains ingredients called “occlusives”. They help reduce the speed with which our skin loses moisture to the outside environment. These ingredients also help soften the upper layer of the skin, so it feels less tight and nicer to the touch. The following ingredients in this product do the job: arginine, dimethicone.
The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: panthenol
Anti-aging2 ingredients credited for this claimStrong support
“Brand from South Korea the SKIN HOUSE. Benefits Improves skin wrinkles and fine lines with Adenosine.”
This product can help reduce and prevent fine lines and wrinkles, improve skin elasticity and firmness because it contains adenosine.
Keep in mind that it typically takes at least 6 weeks to notice any results because the changes that are needed to improve fine lines and elasticity happen in the deeper layers of the skin. No topical anti-aging product can “erase” wrinkles or fully reverse signs of aging.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy3 strong irritants: Thymus vulgaris extract, Gardenia florida fruit extract + 1 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
Comedogenic3 ingredients rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale3 flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~45–55%
Glycerin~4.9–6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant
More about GlycerinButylene glycol~4–4.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a nice product texture and help delivery of other ingredients. Might be somewhat helpful in attracting water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Butylene glycolCyclomethicone~3.1–3.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A type of silicone that leaves a nice silky finish on the skin and can help soften its upper layer
More about CyclomethiconeSqualane~2.4–2.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An oil naturally present in skin. Works as an emollient to soften the skin and form a protective layer on its surface without a greasy feeling.
More about SqualaneHydrogenated polydecene~1.8–2.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin and create a nice product texture
More about Hydrogenated polydeceneSodium hyaluronate~1.6–2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin
More about Sodium hyaluronateDimethicone~1.5–1.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A silicone that helps to reduce water loss from the surface of the skin. Can temporarily "fill in" lines and wrinkles, absorb oil, and create a nice product finish
More about DimethiconeGlyceryl acrylate/acrylic acid copolymer~1.2–1.4%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and provide a longer-lasting hydration. Can create a thicker product consistency
More about Glyceryl acrylate/acrylic acid copolymerPropylene glycol~0.95–1.15%
- Irritation risk
- High
Helps oil and water mix together and can enhance the penetration of other ingredients into the skin. It can be irritating
More about Propylene glycolBetaine~0.65–0.95%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improves the product texture
More about BetaineMacadamia integrifolia seed oil~0.6–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A plant oil that helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Macadamia integrifolia seed oilMethyl glucose sesquistearate~0.5–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps water and oil mix together
More about Methyl glucose sesquistearateArachidyl glucoside~0.45–0.7%
Lecithin~0.45–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used mostly for creating emulsions - helping oil and water mix together. Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about LecithinGlyceryl stearate~0.45–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that softens the skin and forms a protective layer on its surface. Helps water and oil mix together
More about Glyceryl stearateCaprylic/capric triglyceride~0.45–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A good mix of fatty acids that forms a protective layer on the skin. Improves the shelf life of products. Derived from coconut and glycerin
More about Caprylic/capric triglyceridePeg-10 dimethicone/vinyl dimethicone crosspolymer~0.3–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Panthenol~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can help improve skin barrier function
More about PanthenolHydrolyzed collagen~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A typically plant-derived compound that is supposed mimic human collagen. Cannot penetrate the skin barrier so is not particularly useful in skincare products beyond attracting water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Hydrolyzed collagenCetearyl alcohol~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 2/5
A non-drying alcohol. Works as an emollient. Helps water and oil mix together and creates a nice product texture
More about Cetearyl alcoholPeg-100 stearate~0.3–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps oil and water mix togehter and creates a nice product texture
More about Peg-100 stearateHydrogenated castor oil isostearate~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Polysorbate 80~0.25–0.45%
Butyrospermum parkii butter~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
A great moisturising ingredient that softens the skin and reduces water loss from its upper layer. It also can be helpful in protecting skin from free radicals
More about Butyrospermum parkii butterStearic acid~0.35–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps oil and water mix together and works as an emollient
More about Stearic acidCarbomer~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps create a thicker or gel-like product texture. It is not a surfactant but can be used in gentle cleansing formulations
More about CarbomerArginine~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An amino acid that is naturally present in skin and helps keep it hydrated. When used together with AHAs, it can reduce their irritating effect on the skin
More about ArginineSolanum lycopersicum fruit extract~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Paeonia lactiflora bark/sap extract~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Lonicera japonica flower extract~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that might help neutralize free radicals in skin. Can contain volalite oils and be irritating
More about Lonicera japonica flower extractDipotassium glycyrrhizate~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A salt derived from licorice. Works as an emollient to soften the upper layer of the skin and can help calm down inflammation. Might be helpful for skin lightening
More about Dipotassium glycyrrhizateAdenosine~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Might help improve cell turnover and reduce inflammation in skin. One study shows that the ingredients might be able to help reduce dynamic wrinkles (for example, in the corners of the eyes or on the forehead)
More about AdenosineDisodium edta~0.25–0.45%
Snail secretion filtrate~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Typically contains hyaluronic acid that helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Might contain allantoin that is helpful in calming down inflammation. There is no evidence that it can have any further benefits for the skin, especially when used in skincare products
More about Snail secretion filtratePanax ginseng callus culture extract~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Bambusa vulgaris callus culture extract~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Aloe barbadensis callus culture extract~0.25–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Leontopodium alpinum extract~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Thymus vulgaris extract~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- High
Buddleja davidii extract~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Theobroma cacao extract~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
Gardenia florida fruit extract~0.15–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- High
Used as a fragrance. Can be irritating.
More about Gardenia florida fruit extractPhenoxyethanol~0.1–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolEthylhexylglycerin~0.15–0.25%
Ci 19140~0.15–0.25%
Ci 15985~0.1–0.15%
Parfum~0.05–0.1%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumIngredient list view
Water, Glycerin, Butylene glycol, Cyclomethicone, Squalane, Hydrogenated polydecene, Sodium hyaluronate, Dimethicone, Glyceryl acrylate/acrylic acid copolymer, Propylene glycol, Betaine, Macadamia integrifolia seed oil, Methyl glucose sesquistearate, Arachidyl glucoside, Lecithin, Glyceryl stearate, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Peg-10 dimethicone/vinyl dimethicone crosspolymer, Panthenol, Hydrolyzed collagen, Cetearyl alcohol, Peg-100 stearate, Unknown, Hydrogenated castor oil isostearate, Polysorbate 80, Butyrospermum parkii butter, Stearic acid, Carbomer, Arginine, Solanum lycopersicum fruit extract, Paeonia lactiflora bark/sap extract, Lonicera japonica flower extract, Dipotassium glycyrrhizate, Adenosine, Disodium edta, Snail secretion filtrate, Panax ginseng callus culture extract, Bambusa vulgaris callus culture extract, Aloe barbadensis callus culture extract, Leontopodium alpinum extract, Thymus vulgaris extract, Buddleja davidii extract, Theobroma cacao extract, Gardenia florida fruit extract, Phenoxyethanol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Ci 19140, Ci 15985, Parfum
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Match % combines shared ingredients, the first five ingredients, shared actives and hero ingredients, irritancy (lower counts in the alternative's favour), texture and body area. Only products in the same routine step are compared.
| the SKIN HOUSEWrinkle System EssenceYOUR PRODUCT | CiracleAnti-Redness K Cream | SCINICSnail Matrix Cream | MEDI-PEELDerma Maison Time Wrinkle Derma Emulsion | |
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| Match | — | 59% | 58% | 57% |
| Price | $21.53 | $22.80+$1.27 | $13.60−$7.93 | $98.01+$76.48 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 9 of 15 | 10 of 15 | 9 of 15 |
| Key difference | — | Niacinamide | Oligopeptide-1 | Anhydroxylitol |
| Irritancy | High | Medium | Medium | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
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Product summary
"the SKIN HOUSE - Wrinkle System Essence" is effective for: Moisturizing and Anti-aging
Ingredient callouts
- Adenosine 0.20% - 0.40%. It is a compound that in involved in many biological processes inside the skin cells. According one high-quality clinical trial, topical Adenosine in low concentrations can somewhat help improve "deep wrinkles" - the wrinkles that appear with age in places where our faces are most dynamic (for example, on the forehead or in the corners of the eyes).
Price
The product retails from 21.53$ up to 33.00$ in the United States and for 32.85£ in the United Kingdom.
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 22 studies and safety reviews.
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- 2Safety Assessment of Polyene Group as Used in Cosmeticscir-safety.org
- 3Hyaluronic acid: A key molecule in skin agingncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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- 6Final Report on the Safety Assessment of Dimethicone Copolyoljournals.sagepub.com
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