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MoisturizingHydroxypalmitoyl sphinganine, Prunus armeniaca kernel oil + 15 moreWorks well
“Care for your sensitive and dehydrated complexion with the Vichy Nutrilogie 1 Intense Cream for Dry Skin, a nourishing, moisturising cream.”
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 pca, glycerin.
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: cholesterol, glycine soja oil.
The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: hydroxypalmitoyl sphinganine
Anti-oxidationSide benefit · Arginine pca, Prunus armeniaca kernel oil + 1 moreWorks well
This product contains antioxidants (arginine pca) that can help neutralize free radicals in skin. By doing so, they can lessen the damage the skin gets from the UV light (sun).
Anti-agingSide benefit · Arginine pca, TocopherolMay help
This product contains arginine pca. This ingredient help neutralize free radicals in skin. By doing so, they might be able to prevent early signs of aging (like fine lines and wrinkles), at least to some extent. These ingredients will not be able to "reverse" signs of aging.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy1 strong irritant: ParfumMedium risk
Comedogenic1 ingredient rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale1 flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~45–55%
Prunus armeniaca kernel oil~5–6.1%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
An emollient that helps soften the skin
More about Prunus armeniaca kernel oilIsocetyl stearate~4.1–5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that helps soften the skin
More about Isocetyl stearateGlycerin~3–3.7%
- 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 GlycerinHydrogenated polyisobutene~2.4–3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to improve the product consistency and soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Hydrogenated polyisobuteneCyclopentasiloxane~2–2.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A silicone that helps improve the product texture and spreadability. Can absorb oil creating a short-term mattifying effect on the skin
More about CyclopentasiloxaneSucrose tristearate~1.7–2.1%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oil and water mix together
More about Sucrose tristearatePolysorbate 61~1.5–1.8%
Stearyl alcohol~1.3–1.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that helps soften the skin
More about Stearyl alcoholStearic acid~1.1–1.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps oil and water mix together and works as an emollient
More about Stearic acidMacadamia ternifolia seed oil~0.75–1.15%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Plant oil from nuts that helps soften the upper layer of the skin. Contains a high concentration of oleic acid that can weaken skin's barrier function and increase water-loss while enhancing penetration of other ingredients
More about Macadamia ternifolia seed oilCarbomer~0.6–0.9%
- 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 CarbomerGlycine soja oil~0.6–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
- Comedogenicity
- 2/5
A good emollient that helps soften the skin and helps repair its barrier function. It can clog pores if used in high concentrations.
More about Glycine soja oilTriethanolamine~0.55–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to adjust pH of the product and can help improve the product's smell
More about TriethanolamineMethylparaben~0.15–0.3%
Coriandrum sativum oil~0.5–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Arginine pca~0.45–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An amino-acid. Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can help neutralize free radicals in skin
More about Arginine pcaCholesterol~0.45–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that is naturally found in skin
More about Cholesterol2-oleamido-1,3-octadecanediol~0.35–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and slow down the water loss over time
More about 2-oleamido-1,3-octadecanediolPalmitic acid~0.35–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that is naturally present in skin and helps soften it
More about Palmitic acidSimmondsia chinensis seed oil~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Softens the upper layer of skin and helps restore the healthy skin barrier. Has shown to help calm down inflammation in skin. It is a stable oil, meaning that it retains its properties even when exposed to air.
More about Simmondsia chinensis seed oilPhenoxyethanol~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolTocopherol~0.2–0.4%
- 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 TocopherolDisodium edta~0.15–0.3%
Caprylyl glycol~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture
More about Caprylyl glycolHydroxypalmitoyl sphinganine~0.15–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A type of lipid similar to ceramides naturally present in skin. Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin and supports the skin barrier function to keep it hydrated. Can help to prevent inflammation in skin
More about Hydroxypalmitoyl sphinganinePassiflora edulis seed oil~0.15–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- High
A good emollient helping to soften the skin. Might have some anti-oxidant properties. Adds a fragrance to the product
More about Passiflora edulis seed oilEthylparaben~0.1–0.2%
Parfum~0.05–0.1%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumIngredient list view
Water, Prunus armeniaca kernel oil, Isocetyl stearate, Glycerin, Hydrogenated polyisobutene, Cyclopentasiloxane, Sucrose tristearate, Polysorbate 61, Stearyl alcohol, Stearic acid, Macadamia ternifolia seed oil, Carbomer, Glycine soja oil, Triethanolamine, Methylparaben, Coriandrum sativum oil, Arginine pca, Cholesterol, 2-oleamido-1,3-octadecanediol, Palmitic acid, Simmondsia chinensis seed oil, Phenoxyethanol, Tocopherol, Disodium edta, Caprylyl glycol, Hydroxypalmitoyl sphinganine, Passiflora edulis seed oil, Ethylparaben, 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.
| VichyNutrilogie 1 for Dry SkinYOUR PRODUCT | MixaCeramide Deep Moisture Cream | Kiehl'sUltra Facial Cream | It CosmeticsConfidence in a Cream Barrier Boost Skin Barrier Repair Moisturizer | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 56% | 54% | 54% |
| Price | — | — | $20.35 | $49.00 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 3 of 12 | 4 of 12 | 3 of 12 |
| Key difference | — | Butyrospermum Parkii Butter | Myristyl Myristate | Acetyl Dipeptide-1 Cetyl Ester |
| Irritancy | Medium | Low | Medium | Low |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
| View product | Shop | Shop | Shop |
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Product summary
"Vichy - Nutrilogie 1 for Dry Skin" is a well-rounded moisturizing product. This moisturizer uses a good combo of humectants and emollients. These both types of ingredients are essentials for improving the skin hydration and keeping the skin barrier healthy. Humectants in this product (arginine pca, glycerin and caprylyl glycol) help to increase the water content in the upper layer of the skin. (These ingredients do so by "capturing" water molecules from the outside air or from within the deeper layers of the skin). Emollients in this formulation (cholesterol, glycine soja oil, isocetyl stearate, prunus armeniaca kernel oil and cyclopentasiloxane) help to reduce the moisture loss from the skin. They also soften the skin surface and relieve the feeling of dryness and tightness.
Irritation risk
This formulation includes some common irritants, including ingredients that do not provide a benefit for the skin. We assess the overall irritancy of this moisturizer to be medium. For a detailed overview of all potential irritants: click here
You can see the detailed formula review with the breakdown of all actives in the product and the full ingredient list with estimated concentrations in the tables below.
Price
The product retails for 56.06A$ in Australia, for 35.00$ in the United States and from 15.00£ up to 20.00£ 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 8 studies and safety reviews.
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- 4Safety Assessment of Ceramides as Used in Cosmeticscir-safety.org
- 5Vitamin E in dermatologyncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- 6Vitamin E and Skin Healthlpi.oregonstate.edu
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