Works for
Anti-agingAdenosine, Acetyl hexapeptide-8 + 3 moreWorks well
“Anti-Aging: Helps minimize the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles”
This product can help reduce and prevent fine lines and wrinkles, improve skin elasticity and firmness because it contains adenosine.
These ingredients in the product can also be helpful, even though there is less evidence for their effectiveness: acetyl hexapeptide-8.
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.
MoisturizingAcetyl hexapeptide-8, Glycerin + 19 moreWorks well
“Rich Nourishment: Deeply hydrates and conditions skin without feeling heavy or greasy”
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, 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: arginine, caprylic/capric triglyceride.
The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: acetyl hexapeptide-8
Evens skin toneNiacinamideNot delivered
“Brightens: Evens skin tone and reveals a more radiant, luminous complexion”
Effective ingredients missing or their concentration is too low
Anti-oxidationNot advertised by the brand · Malpighia punicifolia fruit extract, Camellia japonica flower extract + 7 moreMay help
This product contains antioxidants (camellia japonica flower extract, malpighia punicifolia fruit extract) that might be able to help neutralize free radicals in skin to lessen the damage it gets from the UV light (sun). There is not enough evidence to confirm their effectiveness in skin though.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy6 strong irritants: Citrus aurantium bergamia fruit oil, Citrus paradisi fruit extract + 4 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
Comedogenic3 ingredients rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale3 flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~45–55%
Glycerin~4.4–5.4%
- 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 GlycerinPropanediol~4–4.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Acts as a solvent for other ingredients. Speeds up the absorption of other ingredients into the skin
More about PropanediolHydrogenated polydecene~3.1–3.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin and create a nice product texture
More about Hydrogenated polydeceneNeopentyl glycol dicaprate~2.4–2.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Neopentyl glycol dicaprateCyclopentasiloxane~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 CyclopentasiloxaneCannabis sativa seed oil~1.7–2%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant oil that due to its high linoleic acid content can help strengthen skin's barrier function and soften its upper layer
More about Cannabis sativa seed oilCaprylic/capric triglyceride~1.6–1.9%
- 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 triglycerideCetearyl alcohol~1.3–1.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 2/5
A non-drying alcohol. Works as an emollient. Helps water and oil mix together and creates a nice product texture
More about Cetearyl alcoholDimethicone~1.1–1.3%
- 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 DimethiconeBehenyl alcohol~0.8–1.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Non-drying alcohol that helps water and oil mix together. Also serves as an emollient
More about Behenyl alcoholButyrospermum parkii butter~0.65–1%
- 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 butterNiacinamide~0.55–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Is proven to be effective in reducing blemishes, evening out skin tone and helping to improve lines and wrinkles. It helps the skin to repair sun damage, calm down inflammation and keep maintain good levels of moisture. The concentration of about 2% is effective for supporting the skin barrier and evening out the skin tone. Concentration of 4-6% is better for helping with acne and balancing the sebum production
More about NiacinamideGlyceryl stearate~0.55–0.85%
- 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~0.6–0.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps oil and water mix togehter and creates a nice product texture
More about Peg-100 stearatePalmitic acid~0.55–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that is naturally present in skin and helps soften it
More about Palmitic acidPhenoxyethanol~0.5–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolStearic acid~0.55–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps oil and water mix together and works as an emollient
More about Stearic acidCarbomer~0.4–0.6%
- 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 CarbomerArginine~0.3–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An amino acid that is naturally present in skin and helps keep it hydrated. When used together with AHAs, it can reduce their irritating effect on the skin
More about ArginineCitrus aurantium bergamia fruit oil~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant oil with a high content of volatile compounds that can irritate the skin and lead to allergic reactions. Can lead to photosensitivity
More about Citrus aurantium bergamia fruit oilHydrogenated lecithin~0.35–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps to retain moisture by creating a protective barrier on the skin. Rich in fatty acids. Improves product texture and helps with the penetration of other ingredients.
More about Hydrogenated lecithinAmmonium acryloyldimethyltaurate/vp copolymer~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Increases thickness of a product. Texture enhancer for oil-in-water emulsions
More about Ammonium acryloyldimethyltaurate/vp copolymerEthylhexylglycerin~0.3–0.55%
Adenosine~0.3–0.55%
- 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 AdenosineButylene glycol~0.3–0.55%
- 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 glycolXanthan gum~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a thicker product consistency
More about Xanthan gumPaeonia lactiflora extract~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Myristic acid~0.35–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
Helps oil and water mix together. Could be comedogenic
More about Myristic acidMalpighia punicifolia fruit extract~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A fruit extract that might help neutralize free radicals. The concentrations typically used in cosmetics are too small to have an effect
More about Malpighia punicifolia fruit extractPrunus avium fruit extract~0.3–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Prunus serrulata flower extract~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Punica granatum fruit extract~0.3–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- High
A fruit extract that is used to add a fragrance to the product. It might have some antioxidant properties
More about Punica granatum fruit extractPyrus malus fruit extract~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Can have some moisturizing properties due to its sugar content
More about Pyrus malus fruit extractCitrus paradisi fruit extract~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- High
1,2-hexanediol~0.25–0.45%
Rosa centifolia flower extract~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- High
Contains essential oil. Can be irritating
More about Rosa centifolia flower extractRubus idaeus fruit extract~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A fruit extract that might have some anti-oxidant properties but evidence of effectiveness in skin is lacking
More about Rubus idaeus fruit extractNelumbo nucifera flower extract~0.2–0.4%
Wine extract~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Camellia japonica flower extract~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that might help neutralize free radicals in skin
More about Camellia japonica flower extractTocopherol~0.2–0.35%
- 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 TocopherolAcetyl hexapeptide-8~0.2–0.35%
- 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-8Linalool~0.1–0.2%
Limonene~0.1–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- High
A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat
More about LimoneneIngredient list view
Water, Glycerin, Propanediol, Hydrogenated polydecene, Neopentyl glycol dicaprate, Cyclopentasiloxane, Cannabis sativa seed oil, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Cetearyl alcohol, Dimethicone, Behenyl alcohol, Butyrospermum parkii butter, Niacinamide, Glyceryl stearate, Peg-100 stearate, Palmitic acid, Phenoxyethanol, Stearic acid, Carbomer, Arginine, Citrus aurantium bergamia fruit oil, Hydrogenated lecithin, Ammonium acryloyldimethyltaurate/vp copolymer, Ethylhexylglycerin, Adenosine, Butylene glycol, Xanthan gum, Paeonia lactiflora extract, Myristic acid, Malpighia punicifolia fruit extract, Prunus avium fruit extract, Prunus serrulata flower extract, Punica granatum fruit extract, Pyrus malus fruit extract, Citrus paradisi fruit extract, 1,2-hexanediol, Rosa centifolia flower extract, Rubus idaeus fruit extract, Nelumbo nucifera flower extract, Wine extract, Camellia japonica flower extract, Tocopherol, Acetyl hexapeptide-8, Linalool, Limonene
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| Match | — | 93% | 92% | 92% |
| Price | $48.00 | $12.35−$35.65 | $74.42+$26.42 | $2.77−$45.23 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 9 of 13 | 7 of 13 | 6 of 13 |
| Key difference | — | Ceramide Np | Oligopeptide-32 | Copper Tripeptide-1 |
| Irritancy | High | Medium | Medium | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
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Product summary
Based on the ingredient list, "YENSA - Pink Lotus Peptide Renewal Face Cream" can work well for skin moisturization. To work well, any moisturizer needs to include a combination of water-binding and emollient ingredients. YENSA - Pink Lotus Peptide Renewal Face Cream ticks this box. Acetyl hexapeptide-8, arginine, glycerin and butylene glycol in this product (humectants) attract water molecules to the upper layer of the skin (the water comes from the outside air or from the deeper layers of the skin if the air is dry). Emollients in this formulation (arginine, caprylic/capric triglyceride, dimethicone, cetearyl alcohol 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.
Ingredient callouts
- We like that this moisturizer contains peptides (acetyl hexapeptide-8 0.15% - 0.25%). 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. Peptides 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.
Irritation risk
There are quite a few common irritants in this product, including ingredients without particular skin benefits. We would not recommend it for sensitive 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 48.00$ in the United States.
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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 Polyene Group as Used in Cosmeticscir-safety.org
- 3
- 4Hemp (Cannabis sativa L.) as a Resource for Green Cosmeticstandfonline.com
- 5
- 6Final Report on the Safety Assessment of Dimethicone Copolyoljournals.sagepub.com
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