Wilma Schumann Moisture Intensiv Restorative Crème
Works for
MoisturizingPalmitoyl oligopeptide, Palmitoyl pentapeptide-4 + 10 moreWorks well
“Synergizing a unique blend of plant extracts, oligopeptides and pentapeptides, the super-rich cream delivers long-lasting hydration, while defending against environmental aggressors to reveal a radiant, youthful complexion.”
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, peg-8.
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: ricinus communis seed oil, butyrospermum parkii oil.
The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: palmitoyl oligopeptide, palmitoyl pentapeptide-4
Anti-agingPalmitoyl oligopeptide, Palmitoyl pentapeptide-4 + 1 moreMay help
“Synergizing a unique blend of plant extracts, oligopeptides and pentapeptides, the super-rich cream delivers long-lasting hydration, while defending against environmental aggressors to reveal a radiant, youthful complexion.”
This product contains palmitoyl oligopeptide, palmitoyl pentapeptide-4. These ingredients 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.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy3 strong irritants: Rosmarinus officinalis leaf extract, Iodopropynyl butylcarbamate + 1 more — 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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Water~45–55%
C12-15 alkyl benzoate~5.8–7.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Enhances the product texture and makes it more spreadable. Helps reduce water loss from the outer layer of skin. Extands the shelf life by preventing bacteria growth
More about C12-15 alkyl benzoateButyrospermum parkii oil~4.5–5.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
Glycerin~3.2–3.9%
- 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 GlycerinGlyceryl polyacrylate~2.5–3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps to create a nice product texture and spread the product more easily on the skin
More about Glyceryl polyacrylatePropylene glycol~2–2.4%
- 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 glycolRicinus communis seed oil~1.8–2.2%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant oil that can help soften the skin. It might be helpful in calming down inflammation, but solid research is lacking. Is often used in lip products to create the needed product consistency
More about Ricinus communis seed oilOlea europaea fruit oil~1.4–1.7%
- 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 oilPeg-4 olivate~1.2–1.5%
Sorbitan stearate~0.95–1.15%
Glyceryl stearate~0.75–1.1%
- 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 stearatePeg-100 stearate~0.65–1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps oil and water mix togehter and creates a nice product texture
More about Peg-100 stearatePolysorbate 20~0.55–0.8%
Glyceryl polymethacrylate~0.5–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a nice product texture
More about Glyceryl polymethacrylatePalmitoyl oligopeptide~0.55–0.8%
- 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 Palmitoyl oligopeptidePeg-8~0.45–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to create a nice product consistency
More about Peg-8Palmitoyl pentapeptide-4~0.4–0.6%
- 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 Palmitoyl pentapeptide-4Stearic acid~0.5–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps oil and water mix together and works as an emollient
More about Stearic acidArctostaphylos uva ursi leaf extract~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Echinacea purpurea extract~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- High
Plant extract that might have some anti-oxidant properties. Can be irritating
More about Echinacea purpurea extractGlycyrrhiza glabra root extract~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant extract that can help lighten the skin and calm down inflammation. Might be helpful in neutralizing free radicals
More about Glycyrrhiza glabra root extractTocopheryl acetate~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A more stable but less bio-available form of vitamin E compared to Tocopherol. Might help moisturize and protect the skin from free radicals, but mostly used in low concentrations to stabilize other ingredients.
More about Tocopheryl acetateRosmarinus officinalis leaf extract~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- High
Can be helpful in reducing inflammation in skin, including inflamed acne. It can be irritating
More about Rosmarinus officinalis leaf extractCarbomer~0.2–0.4%
- 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 CarbomerXanthan gum~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a thicker product consistency
More about Xanthan gumTriethanolamine~0.15–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to adjust pH of the product and can help improve the product's smell
More about TriethanolamineIodopropynyl butylcarbamate~0.01–0.02%
Dmdm hydantoin~0.1–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- High
A preservative that releases formaldehyde and can be irritating
More about Dmdm hydantoinPropyl gallate~0.1–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps preserve product formulations and can mask the smell of other ingredients in a product
More about Propyl gallateTetrasodium edta~0.05–0.1%
Ingredient list view
Water, C12-15 alkyl benzoate, Butyrospermum parkii oil, Glycerin, Glyceryl polyacrylate, Propylene glycol, Ricinus communis seed oil, Olea europaea fruit oil, Peg-4 olivate, Sorbitan stearate, Glyceryl stearate, Peg-100 stearate, Polysorbate 20, Glyceryl polymethacrylate, Palmitoyl oligopeptide, Peg-8, Palmitoyl pentapeptide-4, Stearic acid, Arctostaphylos uva ursi leaf extract, Echinacea purpurea extract, Glycyrrhiza glabra root extract, Tocopheryl acetate, Rosmarinus officinalis leaf extract, Carbomer, Xanthan gum, Triethanolamine, Iodopropynyl butylcarbamate, Dmdm hydantoin, Propyl gallate, Tetrasodium edta
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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.
| Wilma SchumannMoisture Intensiv Restorative CrèmeYOUR PRODUCT | MEDI-PEELPeptide 9 Volume Tox Cream Pro | JuneCellRejuvenation Midnight Recovery Cream Rich | It CosmeticsSecret Sauce Anti-Aging Moisturizer | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 60% | 56% | 55% |
| Price | — | $26.33 | — | $63.82 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 3 of 6 | 3 of 6 | 3 of 6 |
| Key difference | — | Acetyl Dipeptide-1 Cetyl Ester | Copper Tripeptide-1 | Colloidal Oatmeal |
| Irritancy | High | Medium | High | High |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | Contains drying alcohol | — |
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Product summary
Judging from the ingredient list, "Wilma Schumann - Moisture Intensiv™ Restorative Crème" works well for improving skin hydration As we expect from a proper moisturizer, the formula includes a combo of effective humectants and emollients. These are the two different types of ingredients that are essential for improving the skin hydration and supporting a healthy skin barrier. Humectants in this product (glycerin, peg-8, propylene glycol and glyceryl polymethacrylate) 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 (avena sativa kernel extract, butyrospermum parkii oil, ricinus communis seed oil, olea europaea fruit oil and glyceryl stearate) help to reduce the moisture loss from the skin. They also soften the skin surface and relieve the feeling of dryness and tightness.
Ingredient callouts
- This moisturizer also contains Peptides (palmitoyl oligopeptide 0.50% - 0.75% and palmitoyl pentapeptide-4 0.35% - 0.60%). Peptides are a very big group of ingredients. They all consist of a different combination of aminoacids. Our skin produces Peptides naturally. Some of them work as natural antibiotics, promote wound-healing and production of collagen. The scientists are still studying how effective the topical application of Peptides is, but it is very likely that they are helpful. Peptides might be able to support skin barrier restoration and even have an anti-aging benefit. At the very least, they certainly help attract water to the skin and support the hydration in this way.
Irritation risk
This moisturizer contains some common irritants, including those without a benefit for the skin. We assess the overall irritancy of this moisturizer to be high. 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 87.00$ in the United States and for 42.00£ 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 13 studies and safety reviews.
- 1
- 2Surfactants and experimental irritant contact dermatitisncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- 3Propylene Glycolpubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- 4Skin-sensitizing and irritant properties of propylene glycolonlinelibrary.wiley.com
- 5
- 6
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