Bonajour Bio Active Night Cream

Bonajour Bio Active Night Cream
10.0
/ 10
Moisturizing
10.0 Humectancy icon Humectancy
9.9 Occlusivity icon Occlusivity
2.7Anti-wrinkle icon/ 10
Anti-wrinkle

Review

Results you may expect from using Bonajour Bio Active Night Cream:

Based on the ingredient analysis by CreamScan, these are the key benefits you can expect from using Bonajour Bio Active Night Cream:

  • Intense moisturizing. It has a moisturizing rating of 10.0 out of 10.
  • Some anti-wrinkle efficacy: Bonajour Bio Active Night Cream has an anti-wrinkle rating of 2.7 out of 10 so you may expect some, although limited, effect on wrinkles.

How moisturizing is it?

Maximum hydration: Bonajour Bio Active Night Cream has the highest possible moisturizing rating of 10.0 out of 10.

Is it more humectant or occlusive? Rather humectant. It has a maximum humectancy of 10 out of 10, primarily due to the substantial concentration of Propanediol (est. ≈6.6%), and a very high occlusivity of 9.9 out of 10, mainly due to the significant content of Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride (est. ≈13.2%) and Macadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil (est. ≈3.6%).

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

Anti-wrinkle efficacy

According to CreamScan analysis, Bonajour Bio Active Night Cream has a slight anti-wrinkle rating of 2.7 out of 10. It contains one ingredient with proven anti-wrinkle efficacy: Niacinamide (est. ≈1.8%), 
 one of the most effective and well-researched anti-wrinkle ingredients.
 
Among others, Bonajour Bio Active Night Cream also contains Adenosine, an ingredient marketed as effective in reducing wrinkles. However, the studies supporting the anti-wrinkle claims of Adenosine provide insufficient evidence of its efficacy according to CreamScan Research Evaluation Standards. Therefore, this ingredient does not contribute to 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, could deliver additional anti-wrinkle efficacy through its moisturizing action.
 

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

Ingredients

Est. % Ingredient Origin Functions
64
Selaginella Lepidophylla Extract
13.2
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
6.6
Propanediol
3.6
Macadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil
2.4
Squalane
1.8
Niacinamide
1.2
Glyceryl Stearate
1.1
Glycerin
1
Glyceryl Glucoside
0.3
Octyldodecanol
0.3
Echium Plantagineum Seed Oil
0.3
Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil Unsaponifiables
0.3
Cardiospermum Halicacabum Flower/Leaf/Vine Extract
0.3
Tocopherol
0.3
Carthamus Tinctorius (Safflower) Bud Extract
0.3
Akebia Quinata Extract
0.3
Diheptyl Succinate
0.3
Capryloyl Glycerin/Sebacic Acid Copolymer
0.3
Sodium Guaiazulene Sulfonate
0.3
Water
0.3
Pentylene Glycol
0.3
Caprylyl Glycol
0.3
Butylene Glycol
0.3
Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/VP Copolymer
0.3
Adenosine
0.3
Boswellia Carterii Oil
Est. %
Selaginella Lepidophylla Extract
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Glyceryl Stearate
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Glycerin
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Glyceryl Glucoside
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Octyldodecanol
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Echium Plantagineum Seed Oil
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Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil Unsaponifiables
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Tocopherol
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Carthamus Tinctorius (Safflower) Bud Extract
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Akebia Quinata Extract
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Diheptyl Succinate
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Capryloyl Glycerin/Sebacic Acid Copolymer
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Sodium Guaiazulene Sulfonate
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Water
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Pentylene Glycol
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Caprylyl Glycol
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Butylene Glycol
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Adenosine
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Ratings

All humectants
11.4
6.6
1.8
1.1
1
0.3
0.3
0.3
Benchmark
10
All occlusives
19.8
13.2
3.6
2.4
0.3
0.3
Benchmark
20
Moisturizing rating
10.0
Ingredient Est. % Benchmark Raiting
Humectancy All humectants 11.4 10
10.0
6.6
1.8
1.1
1
0.3
0.3
0.3
Occlusivity All occlusives 19.8 20
9.9
13.2
3.6
2.4
0.3
0.3
Moisturizing rating
10.0
Ingredient Est. % Benchmark Humectancy
6.6
1.8
1.1
1
0.3
0.3
0.3
All humectants 11.4 10
10
All humectants
11.4
6.6
1.8
1.1
1
0.3
0.3
0.3
Benchmark
10
Ingredient Est. % Benchmark Occlusivity
13.2
3.6
2.4
0.3
0.3
All occlusives 19.8 20
9.9
All occlusives
19.8
13.2
3.6
2.4
0.3
0.3
Benchmark
20
Ingredient
Ingredient anti-wrinkle power
when present at, %
in this formula est. %
Rating
6 /10 4 1.8 2.7
n/a
- 0.3 -
Total
2.7
Niacinamide
2.7
Ingredient anti-wrinkle power
6 /10
when present at, %
4
in this formula, est. %
1.8
Adenosine
-
Ingredient anti-wrinkle power
n/a
when present at, %
-
in this formula, est. %
0.3
Anti-wrinkle rating
2.7
Ingredient Est. % Benchmark
Rich in Antioxidants
1.8
0.3
All antioxidants 2.1 3 No
All antioxidants
2.1
Niacinamide
1.8
Tocopherol
0.3
Benchmark
3
Ingredient Est. % Benchmark
Rich in Soothing
1.8
0.3
0.3
All soothing 2.4 5 No
All soothing
2.4
1.8
0.3
0.3
Benchmark
5

Ingredients explained

Selaginella Lepidophylla Extract
Est. %64
Function
Origin
Selaginella Lepidophylla ExtractDescription is coming soon
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Est. %13.2
Function
Origin
Caprylic/Capric TriglycerideA natural occlusive moisturizing and emollient ingredient, it is a blend of glycerin and two fatty acids, caprylic and capric acid. It creates an oil-based protective layer on the skin, thereby preventing water loss.
Propanediol
Est. %6.6
Function
Origin
PropanediolAn excellent solvent capable of mixing water with normally water-insoluble ingredients. It also functions as a humectant due to its water-loving alcohol groups. Propanediol can control the viscosity of a product by reducing its thickness.
Macadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil
Est. %3.6
Function
Origin
Macadamia Ternifolia Seed OilAn occlusive moisturizing and emollient oil extracted from macadamia nuts. It is clear and pale yellow with a pleasant nutty aroma and contains oleic and palmitoleic fatty acids, tocopherols, phytosterols, squalene, and polyphenols.
Squalane
Est. %2.4
Function
Origin
SqualaneAn occlusive moisturizing and emollient compound that forms part of the skin’s sebum. The main source of squalane had always been shark liver. Now, however, it is manufactured synthetically or derived from plant oils, such as olive and peanut oil.
Niacinamide
Est. %1.8
Function
Origin
Niacinamide

Also known as vitamin B3, this ingredient is a true superstar with confirmed moisturizing, anti-acne, hyperpigmentation, and antioxidant benefits. Two studies confirm its significant anti-wrinkle efficacy.

Glyceryl Stearate
Est. %1.2
Function
Origin
Glyceryl StearateAn emollient and emulsifier typically derived from vegetable sources through a chemical reaction with glycerin. It provides stability, texture, and consistency to formulations. Its main function is to allow oil and water to mix.
Glycerin
Est. %1.1
Function
Origin
Glycerin

The most popular moisturizing ingredient in the world. It is a powerful humectant – cheap yet very effective.

Glyceryl Glucoside
Est. %1
Function
Origin
Glyceryl GlucosideDescription is coming soon
Octyldodecanol
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
OctyldodecanolAn emollient fatty alcohol that spreads easily without leaving a greasy residue on the skin. It is also used as a solvent and dispersing agent for other ingredients.
Echium Plantagineum Seed Oil
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Echium Plantagineum Seed OilAn emollient and occlusive oil from the Purple Viper’s Bugloss plant. It contains oleic, linoleic, alpha-linolenic acids, as well as very rare polyunsaturated called stearidonic acid. It is suitable for all skin types.
Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil Unsaponifiables
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil UnsaponifiablesA strongly emollient and occlusive moisturizing fraction of sunflower oil that consists of waxes, sterols, phospholipids, and vitamin E.
Cardiospermum Halicacabum Flower/Leaf/Vine Extract
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Cardiospermum Halicacabum Flower/Leaf/Vine ExtractA soothing extract obtained from the balloon plant. It has plenty of anti-inflammatory flavonoids, phytosterols, and phenolic compounds.
Tocopherol
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Tocopherol

Simply another name for vitamin E. Tocopherol is a fantastic ingredient and especially beneficial for dry and inflamed skin. It has occlusive moisturizing, emollient, antioxidant, and photoprotective properties.

Carthamus Tinctorius (Safflower) Bud Extract
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Carthamus Tinctorius (Safflower) Bud ExtractDescription is coming soon
Akebia Quinata Extract
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Akebia Quinata ExtractDescription is coming soon
Diheptyl Succinate
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Diheptyl SuccinateA naturally-derived ingredient made from castor oil and wheat . Usually it is part of an ingredient blend as an alternative to silicones. It helps improve the spread of a product and reduce tackiness while remaining light on the skin.
Capryloyl Glycerin/Sebacic Acid Copolymer
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Capryloyl Glycerin/Sebacic Acid CopolymerA naturally-derived film-former that increases water resistance of a product. It is also referred to as an alternative to dimethicone.
Sodium Guaiazulene Sulfonate
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Sodium Guaiazulene SulfonateDescription is coming soon
Water
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
WaterThe most used ingredient in skincare. Its concentration defines the product texture: rich creams may have about 50% of water while a light jelly about 90%. Water doesn’t moisturize the skin by itself and is used in skincare as a solvent for other ingredients.
Pentylene Glycol
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Pentylene Glycol

A naturally or synthetically derived preservative that exhibits effective antifungal and antibacterial traits. It also acts as a booster for more traditional preservatives. Pentylene glycol can also serve as a moisturizing humectant and solvent.

Caprylyl Glycol
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Caprylyl GlycolAn emollient that improves product spreadability and offers a silky feel on the skin. It also acts as a preservative booster that improves the efficacy of other preservatives. According to the manufacturer, it is also a humectant moisturizer.
Butylene Glycol
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Butylene GlycolA clear, colorless liquid humectant that draws moisture to the skin. The humectancy of butylene glycol, owed to its two hydroxyl groups, is quite considerable, although not as powerful as glycerin, which contains three hydroxyl groups.
Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/VP Copolymer
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/VP CopolymerA polymeric ingredient that creates lightweight and refreshing gel textures. It also works as a viscosity controlling agent.
Adenosine
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Adenosine

A key molecule responsible for energy transportation, signaling, and enzyme activity. Adenosine is a popular anti-wrinkle ingredient, however, the key study about its anti-wrinkle efficacy (1) does not meet CreamScan Research Evaluation Standards as it is not double-blind.

Boswellia Carterii Oil
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Boswellia Carterii OilDescription is coming soon