Ziaja Med Brightening Anti-Wrinkle Night Cream
Works for
MoisturizingParaffinum liquidum, Panthenol + 14 moreWorks well
“With a tyrosinase inhibitor, hydroxyproline, olive oil, vitamin E and provitamin B5, the cream effectively smooths and reduces wrinkles and noticeably improves skin moisture.”
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, butylene glycol.
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, cera microcristallina.
The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: panthenol, paraffinum liquidum
Evens skin toneDimethylmethoxy chromanyl palmitateMay help
“Developed for the face, neck and décolleté, the formula brightens discolouration, helps prevent new pigmentation marks from forming and visibly improves uneven tone.”
The following ingredient (ingredients) in this product might be helpful, but there is no evidence to confirm that it actually works: dimethylmethoxy chromanyl palmitate.
Anti-agingNo ingredient credited for this claimNot delivered
“With a tyrosinase inhibitor, hydroxyproline, olive oil, vitamin E and provitamin B5, the cream effectively smooths and reduces wrinkles and noticeably improves skin moisture.”
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.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy1 strong irritant: Diazolidinyl ureaMedium 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%
Caprylic/capric triglyceride~6.7–8.2%
- 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 triglycerideIsohexadecane~4.6–5.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Improves the texture of the product and helps soften the skin. Helps oil and water mix together and can be used as a cleansing agent
More about IsohexadecaneCyclopentasiloxane~3.3–4%
- 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 CyclopentasiloxaneDimethiconol~2.5–3.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A silicone that makes products more spreadable and keeps skin smooth. Helps to add gloss to skin and may visually fill in fine lines/wrinkles for short time
More about DimethiconolEthylhexyl cocoate~2.1–2.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Ethylhexyl cocoateDimethylmethoxy chromanyl palmitate~1.7–2.1%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
An oil-soluble compound that has been shown in laboratory studies (in a petri dish, not on human volunteers) to inhibit melanin production in skin and help even out the skin tone. More research is needed to understand if it works in real life
More about Dimethylmethoxy chromanyl palmitateGlycerin~1.6–1.9%
- 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 GlycerinHydrogenated coco-glycerides~1.3–1.5%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oil and water mix together while creating a nice finish on the skin
More about Hydrogenated coco-glyceridesParaffinum liquidum~1–1.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Mineral oil. One of the most effective and well studied occlusive and emollient moisturizing ingredients. Helps reduce moisture loss in skin and repair skin barrier function
More about Paraffinum liquidumCera microcristallina~0.95–1.15%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin, reduce water loss from its surface and create a thicker product consistency
More about Cera microcristallinaParaffin~0.55–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Prevents water loss from the skin surface and thickens the product consistency
More about ParaffinGlyceryl stearate citrate~0.55–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps oil and water mix together while softening the upper layer of the skin
More about Glyceryl stearate citrateMethylsilanol hydroxyproline aspartate~0.5–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An amino-acid. There is not strong evidence of a particular beneficial effect for skin in topical applications, beyond attracting water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Methylsilanol hydroxyproline aspartateSteareth-2~0.45–0.7%
Cetearyl alcohol~0.5–0.75%
- 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 alcoholHydroxyethyl acrylate/sodium acryloyldimethyl taurate copolymer~0.4–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A gelling agent that thickens the product consistency and leaves the skin with a velvety finish
More about Hydroxyethyl acrylate/sodium acryloyldimethyl taurate copolymerOlea europaea fruit oil~0.3–0.55%
- 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 oilMalic acid~0.25–0.5%
Butylene glycol~0.25–0.45%
- 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 glycolInulin~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Is claimed to support the growth of "good" bacteria in skin (as a "prebiotic"), but the research is lacking
More about InulinPanthenol~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can help improve skin barrier function
More about PanthenolTocopheryl acetate~0.2–0.35%
- 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 acetateMethylparaben~0.15–0.25%
Diazolidinyl urea~0.15–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- High
A preservative. Works by releasing formaldehyde. Can be irritating
More about Diazolidinyl ureaEthylparaben~0.1–0.2%
Sodium hydroxide~0.1–0.2%
Ingredient list view
Water, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Isohexadecane, Cyclopentasiloxane, Dimethiconol, Ethylhexyl cocoate, Dimethylmethoxy chromanyl palmitate, Glycerin, Hydrogenated coco-glycerides, Paraffinum liquidum, Cera microcristallina, Paraffin, Glyceryl stearate citrate, Methylsilanol hydroxyproline aspartate, Steareth-2, Cetearyl alcohol, Hydroxyethyl acrylate/sodium acryloyldimethyl taurate copolymer, Olea europaea fruit oil, Malic acid, Butylene glycol, Inulin, Panthenol, Tocopheryl acetate, Methylparaben, Diazolidinyl urea, Ethylparaben, Sodium hydroxide
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| ZiajaMed Brightening Anti-Wrinkle Night CreamYOUR PRODUCT | Skincare by Dr VCera Pep Moisturiser | PenatenSOS Cream | PharmacerisX X-Rays Liposubtilium Soothing and Regenerating Face and Body Cream | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 55% | 55% | 55% |
| Price | — | $42.94 | — | $21.59 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 4 of 9 | 3 of 9 | 3 of 9 |
| Key difference | — | Niacinamide | Bisabolol | Cera Alba |
| Irritancy | Medium | Medium | Low | Low |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
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Product summary
Based on the ingredients included, "Ziaja - Med Brightening Anti-Wrinkle Night Cream" works well for moisturizing the skin. 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 and butylene glycol) 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). Paraffinum liquidum, caprylic/capric triglyceride, cera microcristallina, dimethiconol and cetearyl alcohol in this product help decrease the water evoporation from the skin, so that it stays hydrated for longer. These ingredients also soften the skin and take away the feeling of tightness and dryness.
Irritation risk
This formulation includes some common irritants, including ingredients that do not provide a benefit for the skin. We assess the overall irritancy of this moisturizer to be medium. 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.
Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 10 studies and safety reviews.
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- 2Development of a new cosmetic active for safe skin brighteningonlinelibrary.wiley.com
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- 5A review on the extensive skin benefits of mineral oilncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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