Works for
2 of 2 advertised claims delivered
MoisturizingAcetyl hexapeptide-8, Copper tripeptide-1 + 13 moreStrong evidence
“Ginseng Gold Revitalizing 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:
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, copper tripeptide-1, palmitoyl pentapeptide-4, sh-oligopeptide-1
Anti-agingAcetyl hexapeptide-8, Copper tripeptide-1 + 2 moreModerate evidence
“repair aging cells and smooth wrinkles.”
This product contains acetyl hexapeptide-8, copper tripeptide-1, palmitoyl pentapeptide-4, sh-oligopeptide-1. 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?
Irritancy1 strong irritant: Lavandula angustifolia oilMedium 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~40–60%
Glycerin~4.1–6.2%
- 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 GlycerinButylene glycol~3.5–5.2%
- 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 glycolCetearyl alcohol~2.2–3.4%
- 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 alcoholCaprylic/capric triglyceride~2.2–3.2%
- 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 triglycerideGlyceryl stearate~1.8–2.6%
- 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 stearateCetearyl glucoside~1.5–2.2%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps water and oil in the product mix well together and improves product texture
More about Cetearyl glucosidePeg-100 stearate~1.4–2.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps oil and water mix togehter and creates a nice product texture
More about Peg-100 stearateDimethicone~1.2–1.7%
- 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 DimethiconePanax ginseng callus culture extract~0.85–1.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Daucus carota sativa callus culture extract~0.5–1.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Camellia sinensis callus culture extract~0.4–0.95%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Chrysanthemum indicum callus culture extract~0.4–0.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Phaseolus radiatus meristem cell culture extract~0.35–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Bambusa vulgaris callus culture extract~0.3–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Hydrolyzed collagen~0.35–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A typically plant-derived compound that is supposed mimic human collagen. Cannot penetrate the skin barrier so is not particularly useful in skincare products beyond attracting water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Hydrolyzed collagenHydrolyzed corn protein~0.3–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Hydrolyzed wheat protein~0.2–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Avoid if sensitive to gluten
More about Hydrolyzed wheat proteinHydrolyzed soy protein~0.15–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Might have some anti-aging, anti-oxidant, and skin lightening properties, but solid evidence is missing
More about Hydrolyzed soy proteinArginine~0.15–0.6%
- 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 ArginineCarbomer~0.15–0.55%
- 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 CarbomerGlycine max phytoplacenta extract~0.1–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Lavandula angustifolia oil~0.1–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- High
An essential oil. Potential allergen and can be irritating. It has some anti-bacterial properties
More about Lavandula angustifolia oilSodium hyaluronate~0.1–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin
More about Sodium hyaluronateGold~0.1–0.35%
Acetyl hexapeptide-8~0.1–0.35%
- 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-8Rh-oligopeptide-1~0.05–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Copper tripeptide-1~0.05–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A naturally occurring peptide. One of the most studied peptides in dermatology. It is sometimes abbreviated GHK-Cu. Belongs to the class of carrier peptides. It stimulates both synthesis and breakdown of collagen in skin. It is released in skin wounds and inflammation to support healing. It accelerates wound-healing of the skin and can stimulate hair growth. There are preliminary studies that confirm that copper tripeptide can help support collagen production reducing fine lines and wrinkles and decrease inflammation in skin.
More about Copper tripeptide-1Palmitoyl pentapeptide-4~0.05–0.2%
- 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-4Sh-oligopeptide-1~0.05–0.15%
- 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 Sh-oligopeptide-1Ingredient list view
Water, Glycerin, Butylene glycol, Cetearyl alcohol, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Unknown, Glyceryl stearate, Cetearyl glucoside, Peg-100 stearate, Dimethicone, Panax ginseng callus culture extract, Daucus carota sativa callus culture extract, Camellia sinensis callus culture extract, Chrysanthemum indicum callus culture extract, Phaseolus radiatus meristem cell culture extract, Bambusa vulgaris callus culture extract, Hydrolyzed collagen, Hydrolyzed corn protein, Hydrolyzed wheat protein, Hydrolyzed soy protein, Arginine, Carbomer, Glycine max phytoplacenta extract, Lavandula angustifolia oil, Sodium hyaluronate, Gold, Acetyl hexapeptide-8, Rh-oligopeptide-1, Copper tripeptide-1, Palmitoyl pentapeptide-4, Sh-oligopeptide-1
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| ZinoGinseng Gold Revitalizing CreamYOUR PRODUCT | Saturday SkinMulti Peptide Repair Treatment Cream | NATUREKINDIntense Lifting Neck Cream | NatureONEIntensive Neck Cream | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 54% | 52% | 52% |
| Price | $42.30 | $24.90−$17.40 | $13.87−$28.43 | $21.00−$21.30 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 7 of 10 | 7 of 10 | 7 of 10 |
| Key difference | — | Sh-Polypeptide-45 | Adenosine | Adenosine |
| Irritancy | Medium | Medium | Low | Low |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
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Product summary
"Zino - Ginseng Gold Revitalizing Cream" has a good moisturizing formula. The formulation is based on a combination of good humectants and emollients. Both are needed to increase the skin hydration level. Humectants in this product (acetyl hexapeptide-8, arginine, glycerin, hydrolyzed collagen and sodium hyaluronate) 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). Hydrolyzed collagen, arginine, caprylic/capric triglyceride, dimethicone 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.
Ingredient callouts
- We like that this moisturizer contains peptides (sh-oligopeptide-1 0.05% - 0.15%, palmitoyl pentapeptide-4 0.05% - 0.20%, copper tripeptide-1 0.05% - 0.25% and acetyl hexapeptide-8 0.10% - 0.35%). 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
This moisturizer contains some common irritants, including those without 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.
Price
The product retails for 42.30$ 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 13 studies and safety reviews.
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- 3Final Report on the Safety Assessment of Dimethicone Copolyoljournals.sagepub.com
- 4Wheat in skin caremdedge.com
- 5Extracts from Glycine max (soybean) induce elastin synthesis and inhibit elastase activityonlinelibrary.wiley.com
- 6
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