
“Plush, velvety perfection in a jar. Alpine Rich Cream is our richest cream yet, infused with alpine & forest actives to hydrate deeply, support the skin barrier, and soften the look of fine lines.”
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:
glycerin, isomalt.
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: butyrospermum parkii butter, helianthus annuus seed oil.
“Plush, velvety perfection in a jar. Alpine Rich Cream is our richest cream yet, infused with alpine & forest actives to hydrate deeply, support the skin barrier, and soften the look of fine lines.”
This product does not contain ingredients that are able to reduce fine lines and wrinkles or help with skin elasticity, but it can improve the look of the skin temporarily through moisturization. Well-moisturized skin might also be able to repair the sun damage better.This ingredient - butyrospermum parkii butter - could be helpful for preventing or repairing signs of aging in theory, but there is no evidence that it actually works.
This ingredient squalene might be able to help neutralize free radicals in skin and help it fight off some of the sun damage.
This product contains antioxidants (squalene) that might be able to help neutralize free radicals in skin to lessen the damage it gets from the UV light (sun). There is not enough evidence to confirm their effectiveness in skin though.
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A synthetic triglyceride. Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about TriheptanoinOne 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 GlycerinA 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 butterAn 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 SqualaneHelps soften the upper layer of the skin and improve the product texture. It can be comedogenic
More about Isostearyl isostearateHelps soften the upper layer of the skin and improve the product's texture
More about C12-16 alcoholsNon-drying alcohol that helps water and oil mix together. Also serves as an emollient
More about Behenyl alcoholHelps to soften the upper layer of the skin without creating a greasy texture
More about Coco-caprylate/caprateActs as a solvent for other ingredients. Speeds up the absorption of other ingredients into the skin
More about PropanediolHelps attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about IsomaltAn emollient that is naturally present in skin and helps soften it
More about Palmitic acidHelps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and repair the skin barrier function
More about XylitolHelps oil and water mix together while softening the upper layer of the skin
More about Glyceryl stearate citrateHelps to retain moisture by creating a protective barrier on the skin. Rich in fatty acids. Improves product texture and helps with the penetration of other ingredients.
More about Hydrogenated lecithinMushroom extract that helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Tremella fuciformis sporocarp extractOne of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin
More about Sodium hyaluronateAn oil that is naturally part of skin sebum that helps to soften its upper layer, reduce water loss and neutralize free radicals. It might be comedogenic. Avoid applying large concentrations (or pure oil) before sun exposure as oxidized squalene can clog pores and lead to skin irritation. Today squalene is mostly derived from vegetable oils or synthetized by yeast
More about SqualeneHelps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Phytosteryl macadamiateLipids that work as an emollient and can be helpful in repairing skin barrier function
More about PhytosterolsPure form of vitamin E. Can help moisturise and protect the skin from free radicals. Often used to help stabilise other ingredients or the formula itself
More about TocopherolCan be helpful in reducing inflammation in skin, including inflamed acne. It can be irritating
More about Rosmarinus officinalis leaf extractHelps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Helianthus annuus extractEmollients that are naturaly present in skin. In addition, they help water and oil mix together in the product
More about PhospholipidsUsed to preserve products, dissolve other ingredients and create a nice product texture
More about Pentylene glycolSphingolipids are a group of lipids with a common chemical structure. Some of them are naturally present in skin and can be converted to ceramides
More about SphingolipidsA great emollient due to its high linoleic acid content. One of the most effective plant oils in helping skin hydration and repairing skin barrier function
More about Helianthus annuus seed oilUsed as a fragrance. Can be irritating
More about Rosa damascena flower oilAn essential oil. Can be irritating. Can become an allergen with oxidation
More about Pelargonium graveolens flower oilMight be helpful in attracting water to the upper layer of the skin. Is claimed by the manufacturer to have other skin benefits but any evidence is lacking. Can be irritating
More about PhytolHelps preserve products. Can mask unpleasant smell. Could be irritating
More about P-anisic acidUsed to create a thicker product consistency
More about Xanthan gumHelps preserve products and creates a nice product texture
More about Caprylyl glycolUsed to improve stability of the formulation
More about Trisodium ethylenediamine disuccinateCan work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
More about Citric acidHelps to control the skin's pH level. Maintains the skin's natural film of amino-lactic acids and oils. Helps to preserve products
More about Sodium citrateWater, Triheptanoin, Glycerin, Butyrospermum parkii butter, Squalane, Isostearyl isostearate, C12-16 alcohols, Behenyl alcohol, Coco-caprylate/caprate, Jojoba oil/macadamia seed oil esters, Propanediol, Cetyl stearate, Isomalt, Palmitic acid, Xylitol, Glyceryl stearate citrate, Hydrogenated lecithin, Tremella fuciformis sporocarp extract, Sodium hyaluronate, Ketoglutaric acid, Scutellaria alpina flower/leaf/stem extract, Betula alba juice, Squalene, Phytosteryl macadamiate, Phytosterols, Tocopherol, Oryza sativa bran extract, Rosmarinus officinalis leaf extract, Helianthus annuus extract, Rubus chamaemorus seed extract, Phospholipids, Pentylene glycol, Sphingolipids, Helianthus annuus seed oil, Rosa damascena flower oil, Pelargonium graveolens flower oil, Polypodium vulgare rhizome extract, Cetraria islandica thallus extract, Sphagnum magellanicum extract, Acer rubrum bark extract, Phytol, P-anisic acid, Xanthan gum, 1,2-hexanediol, Caprylyl glycol, Trisodium ethylenediamine disuccinate, Sodium hydroxide, Citric acid, Potassium sorbate, Caprylhydroxamic acid, Sodium citrate, Geraniol, Citronellol, Linalool
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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.
| Ursa MajorAlpine Rich CreamYOUR PRODUCT | Osea MalibuAdvanced Protection Cream | SkinfixBarrier+ Triple Lipid-Peptide Face Cream | Skyn IcelandArctic Repair Cream | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 45% | 42% | 41% |
| Price | $68.00 | $108.00+$40.00 | $19.19−$48.81 | $45.76−$22.24 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 9 of 15 | 9 of 15 | 7 of 15 |
| Key difference | — | Astrocaryum Murumuru Seed Butter | Gluconolactone | Linoleic Acid |
| Irritancy | High | Medium | Medium | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
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