Works for
2 of 2 advertised claims delivered
Anti-agingTetradecyl aminobutyroylvalylaminobutyric urea trifluoroacetate, Glycine soja seed extract + 1 moreModerate evidence
“Z Firm Lifting Face & Neck Cream”
This product contains tetradecyl aminobutyroylvalylaminobutyric urea trifluoroacetate. 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.
MoisturizingCaprylic/capric triglyceride, Glycerin + 14 moreGood evidence
“Z Firm Lifting Face & Neck Cream”
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: caprylic/capric triglyceride, dimethicone.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy3 strong irritants: Parfum, Equisetum arvense extract + 1 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
Comedogenic4 ingredients rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale4 flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~45–55%
Glycerin~4.7–5.7%
- 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 stearate se~3.7–4.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 2/5
Used to stabilize the product formulations and works as an emollient
More about Glyceryl stearate seMethylsilanol mannuronate~3.1–3.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Dimethicone~2.4–2.9%
- 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 DimethiconePropanediol~1.9–2.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Acts as a solvent for other ingredients. Speeds up the absorption of other ingredients into the skin
More about PropanediolCaprylic/capric triglyceride~1.7–2%
- 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 triglycerideCetearyl alcohol~1.5–1.8%
- 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 alcoholEthylhexyl palmitate~1.2–1.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
An emollient that helps soften the skin and create a nice product texture
More about Ethylhexyl palmitatePeg-8~0.95–1.15%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to create a nice product consistency
More about Peg-8Macadamia ternifolia seed oil~0.7–1.05%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Plant oil from nuts that helps soften the upper layer of the skin. Contains a high concentration of oleic acid that can weaken skin's barrier function and increase water-loss while enhancing penetration of other ingredients
More about Macadamia ternifolia seed oilPrunus armeniaca kernel oil~0.6–0.9%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
An emollient that helps soften the skin
More about Prunus armeniaca kernel oilPhenoxyethanol~0.5–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolAcrylates copolymer~0.5–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to stabilize product formulation, help create an even product layer over skin (for example, in sunscreen) and create a thicker product consistency
More about Acrylates copolymerCarbomer~0.45–0.65%
- 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 CarbomerArgania spinosa kernel extract~0.4–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Camellia oleifera seed oil~0.45–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
An emollient that does not leave a greasy finish
More about Camellia oleifera seed oilParfum~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumXanthan gum~0.3–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a thicker product consistency
More about Xanthan gumChlorphenesin~0.16–0.32%
Disodium edta~0.25–0.5%
Tromethamine~0.25–0.5%
Sodium cocoyl glutamate~0.3–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oil and water mix together
More about Sodium cocoyl glutamateO-cymen-5-ol~0.05–0.1%
Ziziphus jujuba seed extract~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Sodium dehydroacetate~0.25–0.45%
Tocopherol~0.25–0.45%
- 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 TocopherolPhytoecdysteroids~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Pvp~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps evenly disperse other ingredients in a formulation and create an even layer on the surface of the skin
More about PvpGlycol~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Tetradecyl aminobutyroylvalylaminobutyric urea trifluoroacetate~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A peptide. It helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin, support skin's barrier function and might have some slight anti-aging effect through stimulating skin's own production of hyaluronic acid
More about Tetradecyl aminobutyroylvalylaminobutyric urea trifluoroacetateHydrolyzed sesame protein pg-propyl methylsilanediol~0.25–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Potassium sorbate~0.25–0.45%
Sodium benzoate~0.2–0.4%
Coffea arabica leaf/seed extract~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Glycine soja seed extract~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
An emollient that helps soften the skin. Might be somewhat helpful in evening the skin tone.
More about Glycine soja seed extractPanax ginseng root extract~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that might have some anti-inflammatory properties, but solid evidence is lacking. It can be irritating
More about Panax ginseng root extractCentella asiatica flower/leaf/stem extract~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant extract that has been shown to be able to reduce inflammation in skin, support restoration of skin barrier function, as well as support collagen production. Contains active compounds called centelloids: asiaticoside, madecasosside, asiatic acid and madecassic acid. Might be helpful in preventing stretch marks. It can be itself be irritating though.
More about Centella asiatica flower/leaf/stem extractCrithmum maritimum extract~0.15–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
An algae extract that might have anti-oxidant properties
More about Crithmum maritimum extractSorbic acid~0.1–0.2%
Helianthus annuus seed oil~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A great emollient due to its high linoleic acid content. One of the most effective plant oils in helping skin hydration and repairing skin barrier function
More about Helianthus annuus seed oilEquisetum arvense extract~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that might have anti-oxidant properties. Can be irritating
More about Equisetum arvense extractLinalool~0.1–0.15%
Magnesium chloride~0.1–0.15%
Ingredient list view
Water, Glycerin, Glyceryl stearate se, Methylsilanol mannuronate, Dimethicone, Propanediol, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Cetearyl alcohol, Ethylhexyl palmitate, Peg-8, Macadamia ternifolia seed oil, Prunus armeniaca kernel oil, Phenoxyethanol, Acrylates copolymer, Carbomer, Argania spinosa kernel extract, Camellia oleifera seed oil, Parfum, Xanthan gum, Chlorphenesin, Disodium edta, Tromethamine, Sodium cocoyl glutamate, O-cymen-5-ol, Ziziphus jujuba seed extract, Sodium dehydroacetate, Tocopherol, Phytoecdysteroids, Pvp, Unknown, Glycol, Unknown, Tetradecyl aminobutyroylvalylaminobutyric urea trifluoroacetate, Hydrolyzed sesame protein pg-propyl methylsilanediol, Potassium sorbate, Sodium benzoate, Coffea arabica leaf/seed extract, Glycine soja seed extract, Panax ginseng root extract, Centella asiatica flower/leaf/stem extract, Crithmum maritimum extract, Sorbic acid, Helianthus annuus seed oil, Equisetum arvense extract, Linalool, Magnesium chloride
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 20 studies and safety reviews.
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