Ahava Extreme Day Cream

Ahava Extreme Day Cream
3.8
/ 10
Moisturizing
5.5 Humectancy icon Humectancy
2.2 Occlusivity icon Occlusivity
Rich
in Antioxidants

Review

Does Ahava Extreme Day Cream work?

Based on the ingredient list analysis by CreamScan AI, these are the key benefits you can expect from using Ahava Extreme Day Cream:

  • Light moisturizing. It has a moisturizing rating of 3.8 out of 10.
  • Antioxidant protection.

Lightweight moisturizer suitable for oily skin

According to CreamScan analysis, Ahava Extreme Day Cream is lightly moisturizing, with a moisturizing rating of 3.8 out of 10.

Is it more humectant or occlusive? Rather humectant. It has a low occlusivity of 2.2 out of 10 and a moderate humectancy of 5.5 out of 10, primarily due to the high content of Sodium Hyaluronate (est. ≈2.5%).

This type of moisturizer is well-suited for people with oily skin who want essential hydration in a relatively lightweight, non-greasy formula. It combines a substantial amount of humectants with a limited amount of occlusive ingredients to enhance moisturizing efficacy without feeling too heavy.

Due to its moderate humectant content and some occlusivity, it can also positively contribute the moisturizing efficacy of a skincare routine for normal skin when used alongside another moisturizer.

Please refer to the Ratings section below for details of the moisturizing rating calculation.

Questionable anti-wrinkle efficacy

According to CreamScan analysis, Ahava Extreme Day Cream has a zero anti-wrinkle rating.

It contains some ingredients often marketed as effective in reducing wrinkles, specifically Palmitoyl Oligopeptide, Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7, and Folic Acid. However, the studies supporting the anti-wrinkle claims of these ingredients provide insufficient evidence of efficacy according to CreamScan Research Evaluation Standards. Therefore, these ingredients do not generate the anti-wrinkle rating.

Moisturizers, when used regularly, are proven to prevent wrinkle formation and even reduce existing wrinkles. Therefore, this product, like any other moisturizer, can deliver some anti-wrinkle effects through its moisturizing action.

Please refer to the Ratings section below for details of the anti-wrinkle rating calculation.

Rich in skin-protecting antioxidants

We estimate that Ahava Extreme Day Cream is rich (> 3%) in antioxidants, specifically Sodium Hyaluronate (est. ≈2.5%).

A key benefit of antioxidants is their ability to reduce oxidative stress caused by free radicals and therefore prevent accelerated skin aging. Studies also show that antioxidants can protect against environmental damage such as UV radiation and pollution, and help reduce inflammation and skin redness.

Ingredients

Est. % Ingredient Origin Functions
70
2.5
2.4
2.3
2.2
2.1
2
1.5
1.3
1
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.1
0.3
0.15
0.3
0.3
0.03
Est. %
Water
Function:
Origin:
Sodium Hyaluronate
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Ceteth-20
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Glyceryl Stearate
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Steareth-25
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Stearyl Alcohol
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Dimethicone
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Dimethicone Crosspolymer
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Ethylhexyl Palmitate
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Squalene
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Vitis Vinifera (Grape) Seed Oil
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Cetearyl Olivate
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Sorbitan Olivate
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Glycerin
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Erythritol
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Homarine HCl
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Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
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Teprenone
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Cetyl Palmitate
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Sorbitan Palmitate
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Ceratonia Siliqua (Carob) Gum
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Butylene Glycol
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Palmitoyl Oligopeptide
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Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7
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Polysorbate 20
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Carbomer
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Tocopherol
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Hypericum Perforatum Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract
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Olea Europaea (Olive) Fruit Oil
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Cetraria Islandica Extract
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Cetyl Alcohol
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Panthenol
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Disodium Lauriminodipropionate Tocopheryl Phosphates
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Phenoxyethanol
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Pichia/Resveratrol Ferment Extract
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Ethylhexylglycerin
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Sea Water
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Rosa Centifolia Flower Extract
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Lycium Barbarum Fruit Extract
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Rubus Ellipticus Root Extract
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Boron Nitride
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Allantoin
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Fragrance
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Dunaliella Salina Extract
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Phoenix Dactylifera (Date) Fruit Extract
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Propylene Glycol
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Pentaerythrityl Tetra-di-t-butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate
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Folic Acid
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Geraniol
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Citronellol
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Coumarin
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Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone
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Limonene
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Linalool
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Butylphenyl Methylpropional
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Eugenol
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Citral
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Benzyl Alcohol
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Benzyl Benzoate
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Isoeugenol
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Ratings

All humectants
5.5
2.5
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
Benchmark
10
All occlusives
4.5
2.0
1.0
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
Benchmark
20
Moisturizing rating
3.8
Ingredient Est. % Benchmark Raiting
Humectancy All humectants 5.5 10
5.5
2.5
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
Occlusivity All occlusives 4.5 20
2.2
2.0
1.0
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
Moisturizing rating
3.8
Ingredient Est. % Benchmark Humectancy
2.5
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
All humectants 5.5 10
5.5
All humectants
5.5