Works for
2 of 3 advertised claims delivered
MoisturizingCeramide np, Palmitoyl dipeptide-5 diaminobutyroyl hydroxythreonine + 12 moreStrong evidence
“ceramides lock in moisture and support the skin barrier”
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, sodium hyaluronate.
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: caprylic/capric triglyceride, plukenetia volubilis seed oil.
The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: ceramide np, palmitoyl dipeptide-5 diaminobutyroyl hydroxythreonine, panthenol
Anti-agingPalmitoyl dipeptide-5 diaminobutyroyl hydroxythreonine, Zinc pca + 2 moreModerate evidence
“reduce the appearance of wrinkles”
This product contains palmitoyl dipeptide-5 diaminobutyroyl hydroxythreonine. This ingredient might be able to help reduce and prevent fine lines and wrinkles, improve skin elasticity and firmness, but there is not enough evidence that it actually works.
Evens skin toneRetinyl palmitateWeak evidence
“even out skin tone”
Effective ingredients missing or their concentration is too low
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy7 strong irritants: Retinyl palmitate, Citrus aurantium amara flower oil + 5 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
ComedogenicClean of flagged comedogenic ingredientsNone flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~40–60%
Glycerin~4.3–6.4%
- 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 GlycerinCoco-caprylate/caprate~3.7–5.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin without creating a greasy texture
More about Coco-caprylate/capratePrunus armeniaca kernel oil~2.7–4.1%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
An emollient that helps soften the skin
More about Prunus armeniaca kernel oilSqualane~2.1–3.1%
- 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 SqualaneVitis vinifera seed oil~1.7–2.5%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A great emollient that can also have anti-oxidant properties
More about Vitis vinifera seed oilCaprylic/capric triglyceride~1.4–2.2%
- 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 triglyceridePolyglyceryl-4 oleate~1.2–1.8%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oil and water mix together
More about Polyglyceryl-4 oleateOlea europaea fruit oil~1–1.5%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
An emollient that helps soften the skin but is not effective for restoring its barrier function. Might be helpful to calm down inflammation
More about Olea europaea fruit oilPlukenetia volubilis seed oil~0.85–1.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A plant oil that works as a good moisturizer by softening the upper layer of the skin. Might be helpful in reducing inflammation in skin and reducing blemishes due to the large content of linoleic acid
More about Plukenetia volubilis seed oilMagnesium sulfate~0.5–1.2%
Panthenol~0.4–0.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can help improve skin barrier function
More about PanthenolCeramide np~0.35–0.85%
- 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 Ceramide npZinc pca~0.35–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A compound that combines zinc with a hydrating ingredient PCA. Might to be helpful against acne and clogged pores. Can help calm down inflammation in skin. Could be helpful in reducing the formation of free radicals in skin. Might help to reduce fine lines in wrinkles, but solid evidence is missing
More about Zinc pcaSodium hyaluronate~0.2–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin
More about Sodium hyaluronatePalmitoyl dipeptide-5 diaminobutyroyl hydroxythreonine~0.2–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Palmitoyl dipeptide-5 diaminohydroxybutyrate~0.2–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Phenoxyethanol~0.15–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolPolyglyceryl-6 oleate~0.15–0.65%
Polyhydroxystearic acid~0.15–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to create a thicker product consistency and stabilize the formulation
More about Polyhydroxystearic acidRetinyl palmitate~0.1–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- High
Three steps removed from the active form of vitamin A - retinoic acid. To have an effect in the skin, it first needs to be converted twice to become the retinoic acid. This means it is less potent than retinol, but could also be less irritating. Once converted to the retinoic acid in the skin, it helps against all signs of aging, improves skin cell turnover and helps fight blemishes and clogged pores. However, in many cosmetic formulations, it is used in a concentration that is too low to have the full effect
More about Retinyl palmitateTocopherol~0.15–0.55%
- 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 TocopherolEthylhexylglycerin~0.15–0.5%
Sodium chloride~0.15–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to stabilize mixtures of oil and water, and create thicker, gel-like product textures
More about Sodium chloridePolyglyceryl-10 laurate~0.15–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps water and oil mix together
More about Polyglyceryl-10 laurateCitric acid~0.15–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
More about Citric acidCitrus aurantium amara flower oil~0.1–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- High
Used as a fragrance. Can be irritating
More about Citrus aurantium amara flower oilCitrus aurantium flower oil~0.1–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- High
Linalool~0.1–0.4%
Linalyl acetate~0.1–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Limonene~0.1–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- High
A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat
More about LimonenePinene~0.1–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Terpineol~0.05–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Geraniol~0.05–0.15%
Geranyl acetate~0.01–0.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Farnesol~0.01–0.05%
Ingredient list view
Water, Glycerin, Coco-caprylate/caprate, Prunus armeniaca kernel oil, Squalane, Vitis vinifera seed oil, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Polyglyceryl-4 oleate, Olea europaea fruit oil, Plukenetia volubilis seed oil, Magnesium sulfate, Panthenol, Ceramide np, Zinc pca, Sodium hyaluronate, Palmitoyl dipeptide-5 diaminobutyroyl hydroxythreonine, Palmitoyl dipeptide-5 diaminohydroxybutyrate, Phenoxyethanol, Polyglyceryl-6 oleate, Polyhydroxystearic acid, Retinyl palmitate, Tocopherol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Sodium chloride, Polyglyceryl-10 laurate, Citric acid, Citrus aurantium amara flower oil, Citrus aurantium flower oil, Linalool, Linalyl acetate, Limonene, Pinene, Terpineol, Geraniol, Geranyl acetate, Farnesol
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 18 studies and safety reviews.
- 1
- 2Safety Assessment of Alkyl Esters as Used in Cosmeticscir-safety.org
- 3Use of “natural” oils for moisturization: Review of olive, coconut, and sunflower seed oilonlinelibrary.wiley.com
- 4
- 5Safety Assessment of Magnesium Sulfate as Used in Cosmeticsncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- 6Skin moisturizing effects of panthenol-based formulationspdfs.semanticscholar.org
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