Works for
MoisturizingAcetyl hexapeptide-8, Sodium hyaluronate + 6 moreWorks well
“An innovative lightweight dual-action hydrating gel formulated with Hyaluronic Acid and Neuropeptides to soften expression lines and wrinkles while boosting hydration.”
This product contains good ingredients to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. These ingredients are called "humectants": glycerin, hydrolyzed glycosaminoglycans.
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. If the air is dry, humectants can speed up the moisture loss from the skin. This is why it is a good idea to use another product on top of this one to help "seal in" the moisture (look for ingredients like dimethicone, squalane, oils and butters).
The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: acetyl hexapeptide-8
Anti-agingAcetyl hexapeptide-8May help
“An innovative lightweight dual-action hydrating gel formulated with Hyaluronic Acid and Neuropeptides to soften expression lines and wrinkles while boosting hydration.”
This product contains acetyl hexapeptide-8. There is some human evidence that this ingredient helps reduce and prevent fine lines and wrinkles and improve skin elasticity and firmness, though it is smaller or less consistent than the evidence for the best anti-aging ingredients.
Evens skin toneNo ingredient credited for this claimNot delivered
Effective ingredients missing or their concentration is too low
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy5 flagged ingredientsLow risk
ComedogenicClean of flagged comedogenic ingredientsNone flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~40–60%
Potassium sorbate~0.3–0.6%
Acetyl hexapeptide-8~3.5–5.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A type of peptide. Peptides are excellent moisturizers and might be able support collagen production reducing fine lines and wrinkles
More about Acetyl hexapeptide-8Phenoxyethanol~0.5–1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolSodium hyaluronate~2–3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin
More about Sodium hyaluronateGlycerin~1.7–2.5%
- 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 GlycerinPropylene glycol~1.3–2%
- 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 glycolHydrolyzed glycosaminoglycans~1–1.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Long sugars that help attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Hydrolyzed glycosaminoglycansHydroxyethylcellulose~0.85–1.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to thicken product formulations and create gel-like textures
More about HydroxyethylcelluloseCaprylyl glycol~0.5–1.2%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture
More about Caprylyl glycolHexylene glycol~0.4–0.9%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps create a more spreadable product texture
More about Hexylene glycolPolydextrose~0.35–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
1,2-hexanediol~0.1–0.5%
Octanediol~0.1–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Tropolone~0.05–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Hydrolyzed sodium hyaluronate~0.05–0.15%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin
More about Hydrolyzed sodium hyaluronatePanthenol~0.05–0.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can help improve skin barrier function
More about PanthenolIngredient list view
Water, Potassium sorbate, Acetyl hexapeptide-8, Phenoxyethanol, Sodium hyaluronate, Unknown, Glycerin, Propylene glycol, Hydrolyzed glycosaminoglycans, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Caprylyl glycol, Hexylene glycol, Polydextrose, 1,2-hexanediol, Octanediol, Tropolone, Hydrolyzed sodium hyaluronate, Panthenol
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Worth comparing, line by line.
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.
| VivierUltimageYOUR PRODUCT | S. NatureCrema Facial Aqua Squalane Moisturizing Cream | NerdsMulti-Peptide Smart-Aging Moisturizer | point of view.chill it plumping water moisturizer | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 54% | 51% | 49% |
| Price | $164.00 | — | $24.00−$140.00 | $38.00−$126.00 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 5 of 6 | 4 of 6 | 5 of 6 |
| Key difference | — | Adenosine | Palmitoyl Tripeptide-5 | Niacinamide |
| Irritancy | Low | Low | Low | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
| View product | Shop | Shop | Shop |
More alternatives: Balea Beauty Expert Day Cream 3% Peptid-Solution 1% EctoinBiossance Squalane + Peptide Eye Gel
Product summary
"VivierPharma - Ultimage™" is effective for: Moisturizing
This product could be helpful for: Anti-aging, but its actives are not the most effective or are not well-studied.
Ingredient callouts
- Peptides (acetyl hexapeptide-8 3.50% - 5.20%). There are many different kind of Peptides and they are naturally present in our skin. They all are a combination of aminoacids. Some of them work as natural antibiotics, promote wound-healing and production of collagen. The science is still not settled on how effective Peptides are in skincare, but it is very likely that they have a benefit. They might help restore the skin barrier and fight the signs of aging. At the very least, Peptides work as humectants: they attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improve its hydration.
- Humectants (hydrolyzed glycosaminoglycans 1.00% - 1.60%, glycerin 1.70% - 2.50%, sodium hyaluronate 2.00% - 3.00% and acetyl hexapeptide-8 3.50% - 5.20%). These ingredients help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improve the skin hydration.
Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 9 studies and safety reviews.
- 1Hyaluronic acid: A key molecule in skin agingncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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- 4Surfactants and experimental irritant contact dermatitisncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- 5Propylene Glycolpubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- 6Skin-sensitizing and irritant properties of propylene glycolonlinelibrary.wiley.com
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