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CLINIQUE Moisture Surge 72-Hour Auto Replenishing Hydrator Detailed Review
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Welcome to our blog The Primp Pamper, in this space you will find a deep analysis, benefits and side-effects(if any) of the ingredients used in Clinique 72-HourAuto Replenshing Moisture Surge.
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So starting with the outer packaging and consistency of the product, Clinique has got really clean and simple packaging which looks really nice. The container is a clear glass looking, premium quality plastic....
Consistency is clearly a gel based consistency and it has a very soft and smooth texture, it gets absorbed really quickly, leaving skin soft and supple, without making it greasy or oily, that is the best part ❤
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1. Butylene Glycol is an organic compound and it is colourless and water soluble.
It acts as a humectant, which retains moisture on the skin, it may also function as emollient, which prevents water loss from skin.
It is a conditioning agent for the skin, which layers up the skin with soft and smooth texture.
Side Effect : Butylene Glycol is considered to be comedogenic ingredient, hence it may clog pores, or cause irritation to few skin type.
2. Dimethicone belongs to a group of polymers, it is a silicone based ingredient used in face primers, foundations, moisturisers and other skin and hair care products, it gives a silky-smooth texture to the skin, and helps in retaining moisture as well.
Side Effect : Being a silicone based ingredient, few studies have shown that it can cause pores clogging, it might also interfere in cell regeneration process.
3. Trisiloxane is a clear, colourless and very easily spreadable, and very volatile silicone fluid. It is also a conditioning agent for skin, which makes the skin soft.
4. Trehalose is a type of sugar that is used in skin care formulations, it acts as a moisturing and protective agent for the skin as it protects the skin from dehydation even in very dry condition. It is also said to have anti-oxidant property.
5. Sucrose is used as a natural exfoliator and humectant moisturiser in many cosmetic products. It can also help in restoring balance of skin’s natural oils.
6. VP Coploymer, a kind of polymer which helps in thickening the product, it improves the texture of the formulation. It also helps to seal in moisture and give your skin that smooth and plump look and function as an emulsion stabilizer.
7. Hydroxyethyl Urea is an organic compound and derivative of Urea. It serves to hydrate skin and helps in maintaining a normal moisture balance.
Side Effects: In few cases Urea can cause mild skin irritation which can cause itching.
8. Green Tea Extracts have many benefits for skin, including anti-aging properties. And it also possess potent antioxidant and skin-soothing properties, and improves the appearance of sun-damaged skin. It is a gentle antioxidant.
9. Lady’s Thistle Extract also known as milk thistle , soothes skin, and has antioxidant effects of its main chemical seed constituent, silymarin. Milk thistle may help to promote healthy skin.
10. Birch Bark Extract, Birch is a tree. The leaves of the tree, which contain lots of vitamin C. Birch bark for has healing, anti-aging, anti-inflammatory properties. It protects the skin. The extract is skin energiser.The extracts can heal, sooth, invigorate, brighten and restore youth and vitality to the skin.
11. Saccharomyces Lysate Extract is a type of yeast that is used in cosmetics and skin care products. It helps to stimulate the skin’s cellular renewal because of amino acids and peptides which is produced through the Fermentation process.
It also functions to soothe the skin with its anti-irritant properties because fermented ingredients reduce the risk of skin irritation by neutralizing toxic substances. and hence making the product safer, more effective, and better tolerated for sensitive skin types.
Saccharomyces lysate extract helps to soothe the skin through the production of beta-glucan, is a polysaccharide sugar derived from yeast or oats that has some antioxidant properties and is a skin-soothing agent.
Saccharomyces lysate extract functions to increase oxygen flow to skin cells.
12. Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract can enhance the appearance of dry or damaged skin by reducing flaking and restoring suppleness. It may help to soothe and hydrate the skin and can also help to prevent transepidermal water loss.
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract improves wound-healing and skin inflammation.
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract is rich in vitamins C and E, which are antioxidants that protect the skin from the damaging effects of environmental free radicals.
13. Thermus thermophilus ferment is the natural result from the fermentation of Thermus thermophilus bacterium. This special ferment can help protect skin’s support structure and hence helping maintain a firm feel. It also has antioxidant ability. It’s a very good source of alpha-galactosidase, which skin needs to look healthier.
In testing it was found that TTF is effective in soaking up free radicals produced by UV exposure. This also protects against dark spots, wrinkles and blemishes.
14. Caffeine is a strong antioxidant known for its anti-aging benefits. On the surface it can help to diminish the appearance of wrinkles. It also tightens and brightens the skin.Caffeine is a great topical ingredient can be used to improve puffiness and improve circulation in skin.
Side Effects : Few studies have shown that, Caffeine in skincare may cause redness because of the increase in circulation it brings.
15. Sorbitol is a sugar alcohol that is used as a hydrating and moisturising agent. Sorbitol also functions as a thickening agent, improving the texture of formulations.
Sorbitol may also be beneficial for aging skin.
Sorbitol also acts as a prebiotic, sustaining the bacteria on the skin and supporting the balance.
17. Sodium Hyaluronate is the salt form of Hyaluronic Acid and is a water-soluble salt.
It is hydrophilic , hence attracts and retains water to the skin, drawing moisture from the available atmosphere and lower skin layers to the top epidermis levels, which is maintains a firmness and gives a supple feel to the skin.
Sodium Hyaluronate aids in wrinkle reduction,it distributes hydration evenly throughout the skin, feeding both the upper and lower layers, and blocking water loss. It promotes better blood circulation and aids in nutrient absorption.
Sodium hyaluronate can also soothe skin inflammation.
18. Caprylyl glycol is an alcohol that comes from a caprylic acid, a type of fatty acid. The compound exhibits moderate antibacterial activity, which reduces your risk of developing a skin infection.
And these antibacterial effects of caprylyl glycol also delay the risk for spoilage hence can be used as preservative.
Caprylyl glycol is a humectant agent, notes Ciraldo. It also has conditioning properties, so it softens the skin and hair.
19. Oleth-10 is a form of fatty alcohol that functions as a texture enhancer, an emulsifier and surfactant
They also help to form emulsions by reducing the surface tension of formulas and help ingredients to dissolve in liquids in which they would not normally dissolve.
Side Effects : According to CosmeticsInfo.org, Oleth-10 is a mild to moderate skin irritant.
It is a vegan hyaluronic acid booster, a laboratory test indicated that Saccharide Isomerate boosts hyaluronic acid production in the skin by up to 66%, which has been shown to deliver long-lasting hydrating and smoothing effects to the skin.
A healthy skin hydration helps prevent the appearance of wrinkles and lines and Saccharide Isomerate reduced the appearance of wrinkles by up to 79.3%. Because saccharide isomerate increases hyaluronic acid synthesis in the skin, its anti-wrinkle effects tend to be long-lasting.
It helps strengthen skin's defense mechanism against environmental aggressors. Due to its excellent soothing and calming effects to the skin, saccharide isomerate is suitable for all skin types including sensitive skin.
Also helps in reducing the flakiness, itchiness and tightness in the skin.
Hydrogenated Lecithin enhance the appearance of dry or damaged skin by reducing flaking and restoring suppleness. These ingredients also help to form emulsions by reducing the surface tension of the substances to be emulsified.
Lecithin functions as a skin conditioning agent - miscellaneous and as a surfactant - emulsifying agent in cosmetics and personal care products. It can also act as a dispersing agent for pigments and as an antioxidant.
22. Tocopheryl acetate a specific form of vitamin E. Vitamin E is known for it antioxidant properties. It promotes healthy skin, helps with wound healing, reduce inflammation.
In formulations, it is mainly used to adjust the viscosity. It has a thick consistency. It helps form a uniform distribution of other ingredients in the formulation so that active concentration in each application is even.
It forms a film when applied on the skin, which creates a protective layer on the skin, this layer does not let moisture evaporate from the skin. So, inherent moisture can be preserved. So, the skin becomes soft and smooth.
25. Tromethamine is used to adjust the pH of the product.
26. PEG-8 is polyethylene glycol ester of Laurie Acid and it is mainly used as surfactant and emulsifying agent.
28. Magnesium ascorbyl phosphate is a form of vitamin C, and it is a stable, water soluble form of vitamin C. It functions as an antioxidant and helps to treat hyperpigmentation, which helps in reducing the appearance of dark spots on the skin.
27. Hexylene Glycol are colorless liquids. It is used as solvents and viscosity decreasing agents in skin care products.
Magnesium ascorbyl phosphate is also known to provide hydrating effect on the skin and decreases transepidermal water loss. It also to helps in improving uneven skin tone.
29. DiSodium EDTA is a water soluble acid that is a strong emulsion stabilizer with chelating properties that bind to metal ions which inactivates them. It also helps to maintain clarity, protect fragrance compounds, and prevent rancidity.
Side Effect : DiSodium EDTA is deemed safe for the skin, but it is identified to be persistent pollutants that take too long to degrade and to cause multiple environmental issues.
DiSodium EDTA protects the integrity of skincare products from undergoing unwanted consistency changes, pH changes, odor changes, or texture changes.
30. BHT(Butylated hydroxytoluene) is commonly used in cosmetic formulations as a potent synthetic antioxidant. The key function of BHT is that of a stabilizer. It inhibits the degradation of fats and oils through its antioxidant action and prevents rancidity.
31. Phenoxyethanol is used as a Preservative in cosmetic products. It is antimicrobial and is highly effective in preventing the growth of fungi, bacteria, and yeast in a product formula hence enhancing the shelf life.
Now coming to my experience with the moisturiser after using it for 6 months.... I loved using this product, it is amazing and the best part is that it is 100% fragrance free, being a very sensitive skin type person I don’t like products that has fragrance in it.
Next best part is the Allergy Tested, Clinique is known for its rigorous testing on there product ranges and hence no chances of any allergic reaction.
The ingredients are very much hydrating and protecting for the skin, after applying my skin felt plump, dewy and very soft, without being oily or greasy...
So summing up my experience with this I had a lovely experience using this product and if I had to define my experience in minimum words it would be “HAPPY HEALTHY SKIN”, I can recommend this product to everyone but never forget doing a patch test.
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