
"Zelens - 3T Complex Travel - Anti-Ageing Cream" has a good moisturizing formula. 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. Panthenol, glycerin, hyaluronic acid, butylene glycol and sorbitol 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 (borago officinalis seed oil, sesamum indicum seed oil, caprylic/capric triglyceride, cocos nucifera oil and dimethicone) help to reduce the moisture loss from the skin. They also soften the skin surface and relieve the feeling of dryness and tightness.
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.
Anti-Ageing Cream
Source: From product name
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, hyaluronic acid.
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, cocos nucifera oil.
The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: panthenol
Red algae extract that helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin
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
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin. Naturally present in skin. Typically has large molecule size unless advertised otherwise on the product label. Helps support skin's barrier function and may help to reduce inflammation
A good moisturizing plant oil. Due to the high linoleic acid content, it helps soften the upper layer of the skin, reduce water loss and support skin barrier function
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant
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
A plant oil that is effective in reducing irritation in skin, restore the barrier function and support its hydration
An emollient. Found to be as effective as a moisturizer for dry skin as mineral oil. Could be comedogenic
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can help improve skin barrier function
A non-drying alcohol. Works as an emollient. Helps water and oil mix together and creates a nice product texture
An algae extract that might have anti-oxidant properties
Used to stabilize the product formulations and works as an emollient
An algae extract that can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Might have an anti-oxidant effect in skin but evidence is lacking
An emollient that helps soften the skin but is not effective for restoring its barrier function. Might be helpful to calm down inflammation
Forms a protective film on the surface of the skin to prevent moisture loss. Gives a velvety feel to products while reducing tackiness
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improves the product texture
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
An emollient that does not leave a greasy finish
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.
Can have some moisturizing properties due to its sugar content
A vitamin C derivative. Studies show that is might be effective in reducing hyperpigmentation, but there are no studies confirming that it is effectively converted into the bioavailable form of Vitamin C in skin. It is not clear how this derivative compares in effectiveness to the topical application of bioavailable form of vitamin C (L-ascorbic acid)
Used mostly for creating emulsions - helping oil and water mix together. Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
This product contains antioxidants (ginkgo biloba leaf 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.
A plant extract that might help neutralize free radicals and reduce inflammation in skin. It can be irritating
A plant oil that is effective in reducing irritation in skin, restore the barrier function and support its hydration
A plant extract that might help neutralize free radicals in skin, but research on its effectiveness is lacking
Red algae extract that helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin
An algae extract that might have anti-oxidant properties
An algae extract that can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Might have an anti-oxidant effect in skin but evidence is lacking
A plant extract that might have some anti-oxidant and anti-inflammatory properties but evidence for effectiveness in skin is missing
A vitamin C derivative. Studies show that is might be effective in reducing hyperpigmentation, but there are no studies confirming that it is effectively converted into the bioavailable form of Vitamin C in skin. It is not clear how this derivative compares in effectiveness to the topical application of bioavailable form of vitamin C (L-ascorbic acid)
A plant extract might be helpful in neutralizing free radicals and reducing inflammation in skin
Can have some moisturizing properties due to its sugar content
A plant extract that might have some anti-inflammatory properties, but solid evidence is lacking. It can be irritating
An emollient that does not leave a greasy finish
Anti-Ageing Cream
Source: From product name
This product does not contain ingredients that are able to reduce fine lines and wrinkles or help with skin elasticity, but it can improve the look of the skin temporarily through moisturization. Well-moisturized skin might also be able to repair the sun damage better.This ingredient - hyaluronic acid - could be helpful for preventing or repairing signs of aging in theory, but there is no evidence that it actually works.
This ingredient ginkgo biloba leaf extract might be able to help neutralize free radicals in skin and help it fight off some of the sun damage.
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin. Naturally present in skin. Typically has large molecule size unless advertised otherwise on the product label. Helps support skin's barrier function and may help to reduce inflammation
A vitamin C derivative. Studies show that is might be effective in reducing hyperpigmentation, but there are no studies confirming that it is effectively converted into the bioavailable form of Vitamin C in skin. It is not clear how this derivative compares in effectiveness to the topical application of bioavailable form of vitamin C (L-ascorbic acid)
| Promise | Can it deliver? |
|---|---|
| Moisturizing | |
| Anti-aging |
Total Promises Fulfilled score: 75/100.
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Water, Dimethicone, Isononyl isononanoate, Glycerin, Propanediol, Butylene glycol, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Glyceryl stearate se, Ammonium acryloyldimethyltaurate/vp copolymer, Ursolic acid, Ascorbyl tetraisopalmitate, Linum usitatissimum seed oil, Borago officinalis seed oil, Sesamum indicum seed oil, Corylus avellana seed oil, Oryza sativa hull powder, Camellia oleifera seed oil, Olea europaea fruit oil, Simmondsia chinensis seed oil, Cetearyl alcohol, Panthenol, Pyrus malus fruit extract, Commiphora mukul resin extract, Hyaluronic acid, Benzyl alcohol, Lecithin, Aesculus hippocastanum bark extract, Helichrysum italicum extract, Ginkgo biloba leaf extract, Panax ginseng root extract, Vitis vinifera leaf extract, Crithmum maritimum extract, Melissa officinalis leaf extract, Carica papaya fruit extract, Mimosa tenuiflora bark extract, Malpighia glabra fruit extract, Olea europaea leaf extract, Spirulina maxima extract, Fucus vesiculosus extract, Himanthalia elongata extract, Palmaria palmata extract, Parietaria officinalis extract, Hamamelis virginiana leaf extract, Physalis alkekengi fruit extract, Porphyra umbilicalis extract, Silanetriol, Sorbitol, Caramel, Sorbic acid, Dehydroacetic acid, Sodium dehydroacetate, Citric acid, Xanthan gum, Sodium benzoate, Potassium sorbate, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Unknown, Cocos nucifera oil, Unknown, Glycerin
