Vichy Beauty Expert Exclusive Anti-Wrinkle and Firm Skin Routine
Works for
4 of 4 advertised claims delivered
Anti-aging4 ingredients credited for this claimStrong support
“Beauty Expert Exclusive Anti-Wrinkle and Firm Skin Routine”
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.
Exfoliation1 ingredient credited for this claimStrong support
“Infused with Hyaluronic Acid, Fragmented Hyaluronic Acid and 10% Rhamnose, a naturally-derived plant sugar, it works to hydrate parched skin, combat uneven skin tone and promote surface cell renewal, revealing a younger-looking, smoother complexion with revived radiance.”
This product can help exfoliate the skin. In other words, it helps break down the bonds between dead cells on the surface of the skin and speed up the skin turnover. Skin often appears softer and brighter after exfoliation, but overdoing it can result in disrupted skin barrier. The following ingredient is doing the exfoliating job in this product: capryloyl salicylic acid.
Evens skin tone1 ingredient credited for this claimModerate support
“Infused with Hyaluronic Acid, Fragmented Hyaluronic Acid and 10% Rhamnose, a naturally-derived plant sugar, it works to hydrate parched skin, combat uneven skin tone and promote surface cell renewal, revealing a younger-looking, smoother complexion with revived radiance.”
The following ingredient (ingredients) in this product might be helpful, but there is no evidence to confirm that it actually works: capryloyl salicylic acid.
Moisturizing26 ingredients credited for this claimGood support
“Infused with Hyaluronic Acid, Fragmented Hyaluronic Acid and 10% Rhamnose, a naturally-derived plant sugar, it works to hydrate parched skin, combat uneven skin tone and promote surface cell renewal, revealing a younger-looking, smoother complexion with revived radiance.”
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, hydrolyzed hyaluronic acid.
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, cera alba.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy2 strong irritants: Alcohol denat., Parfum — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
Comedogenic1 ingredient rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale1 flagged
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Ingredients
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Cream~25–31%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Water~12–15%
Glycerin~5.1–6.3%
- 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 GlycerinButyrospermum parkii butter~4.2–5.2%
- 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 butterRhamnose~2.7–3.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps oil and water mix together. It also helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about RhamnosePrunus armeniaca kernel oil~2.2–2.6%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
An emollient that helps soften the skin
More about Prunus armeniaca kernel oilDimethicone~1.9–2.3%
- 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 DimethiconeIsohexadecane~1.6–1.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Improves the texture of the product and helps soften the skin. Helps oil and water mix together and can be used as a cleansing agent
More about IsohexadecaneAlcohol denat.~1.2–1.5%
- Irritation risk
- High
Produces temporary toning effect. Can help dissolve other ingredients or preserve products
More about Alcohol denat.Propanediol~1–1.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Acts as a solvent for other ingredients. Speeds up the absorption of other ingredients into the skin
More about PropanediolButylene glycol~0.75–1.1%
- 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 glycolStearyl alcohol~0.75–1.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that helps soften the skin
More about Stearyl alcoholCera alba~0.75–1.15%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Forms a protective barrier that holds water and keeps dry skin hydrated. Keeps an emulsion from separating into its oil and liquid components, and increases the thickness of a product. Can be an allergen
More about Cera albaSilica~0.95–1.15%
Peg-20 stearate~0.5–0.75%
Bis-peg-18 methyl ether dimethyl silane~0.5–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A type of silicone that helps soften the upper layer of the skin and create a nice product texture
More about Bis-peg-18 methyl ether dimethyl silanePeg-100 stearate~0.55–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps oil and water mix togehter and creates a nice product texture
More about Peg-100 stearateCi 77163~0.45–0.65%
Ci 77891~0.5–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Stearic acid~0.55–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps oil and water mix together and works as an emollient
More about Stearic acidGlyceryl stearate~0.5–0.7%
- 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 stearateDimethiconol~0.45–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A silicone that makes products more spreadable and keeps skin smooth. Helps to add gloss to skin and may visually fill in fine lines/wrinkles for short time
More about DimethiconolCaffeine~0.45–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Might be helpful in neutralizing free radicals. Can have a dehydration effect that might somewhat decrease the look of puffy eyes
More about CaffeineNeohesperidin dihydrochalcone~0.3–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Palmitic acid~0.45–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that is naturally present in skin and helps soften it
More about Palmitic acidPhenoxyethanol~0.4–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolAdenosine~0.35–0.6%
- 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 AdenosineNylon-12~0.45–0.65%
Poloxamer 338~0.4–0.6%
Disodium edta~0.35–0.6%
Caprylyl glycol~0.4–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture
More about Caprylyl glycolCitric acid~0.35–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
More about Citric acidSynthetic fluorphlogopite~0.4–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A mineral that is used as an optical filter (makes the skin looks nicer through light reflection) and to improve the texture of cosmetic products
More about Synthetic fluorphlogopiteXanthan gum~0.35–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a thicker product consistency
More about Xanthan gumPentaerythrityl tetra-di-t-butyl hydroxyhydrocinnamate~0.5–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to increase stability of product formulations
More about Pentaerythrityl tetra-di-t-butyl hydroxyhydrocinnamateAcrylamide~0.45–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- High
Used to stabilize formulations and increase water resistance of sunscreen ingredients. In cosmetics, the polymer form of this compound is used. The polymer's molecules cannot penetrate the skin making the compound safe for use in skin care as long as the monomer residue (which, unlike polyacrylamide, is toxic) in the final product is below 0.2%. It can be irritating for skin
More about AcrylamideEthylhexyl hydroxystearate~0.45–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and reduce water loss from it
More about Ethylhexyl hydroxystearatePolysorbate 80~0.4–0.6%
Parfum~0.3–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumWater~0.35–0.65%
Rhamnose~0.35–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps oil and water mix together. It also helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about RhamnoseCyclohexasiloxane~0.45–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A silicone that serves as an emollient. Helps create a nice non-greasy feels
More about CyclohexasiloxaneGlycerin~0.4–0.65%
- 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 GlycerinAlcohol denat.~0.35–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- High
Produces temporary toning effect. Can help dissolve other ingredients or preserve products
More about Alcohol denat.Butylene glycol~0.35–0.6%
- 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 glycolPolymethylsilsesquioxane~0.4–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A silicone that improves product texture and helps dissolve other ingredients. Can form a non-greasy film on the skin to prevent moisture loss
More about PolymethylsilsesquioxaneOctyldodecanol~0.35–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that helps to soften the skin and create a pleasant product texture and stabilize the formulation
More about OctyldodecanolPolysilicone-11~0.5–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A silicone that forms a light film on the skin surface helping to bind water and temporarily absorb oils creating a matt and powdery feel
More about Polysilicone-11Dimethicone~0.45–0.7%
- 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 DimethiconePentaerythrityl tetraethylhexanoate~0.4–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a nice product consistency while softening the upper layer of the skin
More about Pentaerythrityl tetraethylhexanoateBht~0.4–0.65%
Peg-20 methyl glucose sesquistearate~0.3–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oil and water mix together
More about Peg-20 methyl glucose sesquistearateC13-14 isoparaffin~0.3–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin, dissolve other ingredients and create a thicker product consistency
More about C13-14 isoparaffinSodium hyaluronate~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin
More about Sodium hyaluronateSodium hydroxide~0.25–0.5%
Adenosine~0.25–0.45%
- 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 AdenosinePoloxamer 338~0.35–0.65%
Edta~0.3–0.55%
Ammonium polyacryloyldimethyl taurate~0.3–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a thicker product consistency
More about Ammonium polyacryloyldimethyl taurateTocopherol~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Pure 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 TocopherolCapryloyl salicylic acid~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- High
Caprylyl glycol~0.25–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture
More about Caprylyl glycolHydrolyzed hyaluronic acid~0.15–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin. A version of it is naturally present in skin
More about Hydrolyzed hyaluronic acidLaureth-7~0.15–0.3%
T-butyl alcohol~0.15–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to dissolve other ingredients and to improve smell of products. It could be irritating
More about T-butyl alcoholPolyacrylamide~0.15–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to improve product texture and help oil and water mix together
More about PolyacrylamideParfum~0.1–0.15%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumIngredient list view
Cream, Water, Glycerin, Butyrospermum parkii butter, Rhamnose, Prunus armeniaca kernel oil, Unknown, Dimethicone, Isohexadecane, Alcohol denat., Propanediol, Butylene glycol, Stearyl alcohol, Cera alba, Silica, Peg-20 stearate, Bis-peg-18 methyl ether dimethyl silane, Peg-100 stearate, Ci 77163, Ci 77891, Stearic acid, Glyceryl stearate, Dimethiconol, Caffeine, Neohesperidin dihydrochalcone, Palmitic acid, Phenoxyethanol, Adenosine, Nylon-12, Poloxamer 338, Disodium edta, Caprylyl glycol, Citric acid, Synthetic fluorphlogopite, Xanthan gum, Pentaerythrityl tetra-di-t-butyl hydroxyhydrocinnamate, Acrylamide, Ethylhexyl hydroxystearate, Polysorbate 80, Parfum, Unknown, Water, Rhamnose, Cyclohexasiloxane, Glycerin, Alcohol denat., Butylene glycol, Polymethylsilsesquioxane, Octyldodecanol, Polysilicone-11, Dimethicone, Pentaerythrityl tetraethylhexanoate, Bht, Peg-20 methyl glucose sesquistearate, C13-14 isoparaffin, Sodium hyaluronate, Sodium hydroxide, Adenosine, Poloxamer 338, Unknown, Edta, Ammonium polyacryloyldimethyl taurate, Tocopherol, Capryloyl salicylic acid, Caprylyl glycol, Hydrolyzed hyaluronic acid, Laureth-7, T-butyl alcohol, Polyacrylamide, Parfum
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| VichyBeauty Expert Exclusive Anti-Wrinkle and Firm Skin RoutineYOUR PRODUCT | BIOTHERMBLUE THERAPY REVITALIZE MOISTURIZING DAY CREAM | Yves Saint LaurentPure Shots Perfect Plumper Face Cream | Kiehl'sUltra Facial Deep Moisture Balm | |
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| Match | — | 54% | 53% | 53% |
| Price | $62.00 | $99.00+$37.00 | $70.00+$8.00 | $53.34−$8.66 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 7 of 15 | 9 of 15 | 5 of 15 |
| Key difference | — | Panthenol | Niacinamide | Ceramide 3 |
| Irritancy | High | Medium | High | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | Contains drying alcohol | — | — | — |
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 19 studies and safety reviews.
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- 2Potentially beneficial effects of rhamnose on skin ageing: an in vitro and in vivo studypubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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- 4Final Report on the Safety Assessment of Dimethicone Copolyoljournals.sagepub.com
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