Celenes by Sweden Sea Buckthorn Anti-Aging Hand Cream Vitamin C+

Celenes by Sweden Sea Buckthorn Anti-Aging Hand Cream Vitamin C+
5.8
/ 10
Moisturizing
10.0 Humectancy icon Humectancy
1.7 Occlusivity icon Occlusivity
0.1Anti-wrinkle icon/ 10
Anti-wrinkle

Review

Results you may expect from using Celenes by Sweden Sea Buckthorn Anti-Aging Hand Cream Vitamin C+:

Based on the ingredient analysis by CreamScan, these are the key benefits you can expect from using Celenes by Sweden Sea Buckthorn Anti-Aging Hand Cream Vitamin C+:

  • Moderate moisturizing. It has a moisturizing rating of 5.8 out of 10.
  • Little anti-wrinkle effect: Celenes by Sweden Sea Buckthorn Anti-Aging Hand Cream Vitamin C+ has an anti-wrinkle rating of 0.1 out of 10, so you may expect a positive, although insignificant, effect on wrinkles.

How moisturizing is it?

Quite moisturizing: Celenes by Sweden Sea Buckthorn Anti-Aging Hand Cream Vitamin C+ has a moisturizing rating of 5.8 out of 10.

Is it more humectant or occlusive? Significantly more humectant. It has a low occlusivity of 1.7 out of 10 and a maximum humectancy of 10 out of 10, primarily due to the high content of Glycerin (est. ≈9.0%) and Urea (est. ≈6.0%).

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

Anti-wrinkle efficacy

According to CreamScan analysis, Celenes by Sweden Sea Buckthorn Anti-Aging Hand Cream Vitamin C+ has a minimal anti-wrinkle rating of 0.1 out of 10. It contains one ingredient with proven anti-wrinkle efficacy: Ascorbic Acid (est. ≈0.3%),
 or Vitamin C, a popular anti-wrinkle ingredient, yet with average efficacy confirmed by only one study.
 
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
65
Water
9
Glycerin
6
Urea
4
Cetearyl Alcohol
3
C12-13 Alkyl Ethylhexanoate
2.5
Cetearyl Olivate
2
Sorbitan Olivate
1.5
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
1.3
Glyceryl Stearate SE
1
Persea Gratissima (Avocado) Oil
0.3
Phenoxyethanol
0.3
Ethylhexylglycerin
0.3
Dimethicone
0.3
Eriophorum Spissum Flower/Stem Extract
0.3
Hippophae Rhamnoides Fruit Extract
0.3
Betula Alba Juice
0.3
Rubus Chamaemorus Fruit Extract
0.3
Ascorbic Acid
0.3
Tocopherol
0.3
Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis (Sweet Almond) Oil
0.3
Bisabolol
0.3
Albizia Julibrissin Bark Extract
0.3
Darutoside
0.3
Allantoin
0.3
Disodium EDTA
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Water
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Cetearyl Alcohol
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C12-13 Alkyl Ethylhexanoate
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Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
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Glyceryl Stearate SE
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Persea Gratissima (Avocado) Oil
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Phenoxyethanol
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Ethylhexylglycerin
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Dimethicone
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Eriophorum Spissum Flower/Stem Extract
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Hippophae Rhamnoides Fruit Extract
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Betula Alba Juice
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Rubus Chamaemorus Fruit Extract
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Ascorbic Acid
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Tocopherol
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Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis (Sweet Almond) Oil
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Bisabolol
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Albizia Julibrissin Bark Extract
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Darutoside
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Ratings

All humectants
15.6
9
6
0.3
0.3
Benchmark
10
All occlusives
3.4
1.5
1.0
0.3
0.3
0.3
Benchmark
20
Moisturizing rating
5.8
Ingredient Est. % Benchmark Raiting
Humectancy All humectants 15.6 10
10.0
9
6
0.3
0.3
Occlusivity All occlusives 3.4 20
1.7
1.5
1.0
0.3
0.3
0.3
Moisturizing rating
5.8
Ingredient Est. % Benchmark Humectancy
9
6
0.3
0.3
All humectants 15.6 10
10
All humectants
15.6
9
6
0.3
0.3
Benchmark
10
Ingredient Est. % Benchmark Occlusivity
1.5
1
0.3
0.3
0.3
All occlusives 3.4 20
1.7
All occlusives
3.4
1.5
1.0
0.3
0.3
0.3
Benchmark
20
Ingredient
Ingredient anti-wrinkle power
when present at, %
in this formula est. %
Rating
2.5 /10 5 0.3 0.1
Total
0.1
Ascorbic Acid
0.1
Ingredient anti-wrinkle power
2.5 /10
when present at, %
5
in this formula, est. %
0.3
Anti-wrinkle rating
0.1
Ingredient Est. % Benchmark
Rich in Antioxidants
1
0.3
0.3
0.3
All antioxidants 1.9 3 No
All antioxidants
1.9
Persea Gratissima (Avocado) Oil
1
Ascorbic Acid
0.3
Rubus Chamaemorus Fruit Extract
0.3
Tocopherol
0.3
Benchmark
3
Ingredient Est. % Benchmark
Rich in Soothing
0.3
0.3
All soothing 0.6 5 No
All soothing
0.6
0.3
0.3
Benchmark
5

Ingredients explained

Water
Est. %65
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.
Glycerin
Est. %9
Function
Origin
Glycerin

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

Urea
Est. %6
Function
Origin
UreaUrea can be found in urine, skin, and other tissues as a degradation product of proteins. In concentrations below 5%, urea is humectant moisturizing. At concentrations above 10% it is keratolytic, that helps to break away old, flaking, and cracked skin.
Cetearyl Alcohol
Est. %4
Function
Origin
Cetearyl AlcoholA blend of cetyl alcohol and stearyl alcohol, the fatty alcohols that are derived from palm oil. It helps to create emulsions that give off a soft and silky emollient feel and also increase product thickness.
C12-13 Alkyl Ethylhexanoate
Est. %3
Function
Origin
C12-13 Alkyl EthylhexanoateDescription is coming soon
Cetearyl Olivate
Est. %2.5
Function
Origin
Cetearyl Olivate

A multifunctional ingredient derived from plants that primarily serves as an emulsifier. Supplied as a waxy ivory-colored flake, it can also be used as an emollient and slip modifier that gives a product an overall light, silky finish.

Sorbitan Olivate
Est. %2
Function
Origin
Sorbitan OlivateAn ester of sorbitol (a type of sugar alcohol) and olive oil fatty acids. It is used as an emulsifying agent to stabilize oil droplets in water (or vice versa).
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Est. %1.5
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.
Glyceryl Stearate SE
Est. %1.3
Function
Origin
Glyceryl Stearate SEAn emulsifier, where the SE stands for self-emulsifying. Emulsions containing glyceryl stearate SE often impart a smooth, velvety feel upon the skin.
Persea Gratissima (Avocado) Oil
Est. %1
Function
Origin
Persea Gratissima (Avocado) OilA fatty oil expressed from the fleshy part of an avocado, used in skincare for its excellent emollient and occlusive moisturizing properties. Avocado oil contains fatty acids, notably oleic acid (up to 80%), squalene, vitamin E, and carotenoids.
Phenoxyethanol
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
PhenoxyethanolThe most frequently used preservative in skincare. It is a clear, oil-like liquid synthetic substance that protects products from harmful bacteria and yeast, whilst still leaving skin microflora unharmed. It is confirmed by research to be harmless.
Ethylhexylglycerin
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
EthylhexylglycerinA preservative booster derived from glycerin. It is commonly paired with other preservatives to improve their efficacy. Ethylhexylglycerin is also a humectant due to its chemical base of glycerin.
Dimethicone
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
DimethiconeThe most common silicone in skincare. It forms a silky, smooth film on the skin’s surface and can help to prevent water loss. It also aids in wound healing and can treat and soften scars. Dimethicone is considered to be very safe for use.
Eriophorum Spissum Flower/Stem Extract
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Eriophorum Spissum Flower/Stem ExtractDescription is coming soon
Hippophae Rhamnoides Fruit Extract
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Hippophae Rhamnoides Fruit ExtractDescription is coming soon
Betula Alba Juice
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Betula Alba JuiceDescription is coming soon
Rubus Chamaemorus Fruit Extract
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Rubus Chamaemorus Fruit ExtractDescription is coming soon
Ascorbic Acid
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Ascorbic Acid

Also known as vitamin C, this multi-benefit ingredient has proven anti-wrinkle, antioxidant, and anti-pigmentation efficacy. It degrades easily when exposed to air and light, so it requires proper packaging to maintain its stability.

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.

Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis (Sweet Almond) Oil
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis (Sweet Almond) OilAn emollient and occlusive oil derived from sweet almonds. It has a favorable fatty acid composition (mainly oleic and linoleic acids), and a high content of vitamin E. Almond oil is listed as a common comedogenic ingredient by acne.org.
Bisabolol
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
BisabololAn anti-inflammatory compound found naturally in German chamomile essential oil. It has a pleasant, sweet, and floral scent. Bisabolol also has soothing and anti-inflammatory properties but can cause an allergic reaction in more sensitive individuals.
Albizia Julibrissin Bark Extract
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Albizia Julibrissin Bark ExtractAn extract derived from a Persian silk tree. It is used as a fragrance and has a mimosa and honey-like, woody, and heavy scent. It also contains anti-inflammatory compounds.
Darutoside
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
DarutosideDescription is coming soon
Allantoin
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
AllantoinA fluffy, white powder that acts as a humectant due to its water-loving chemistry and as an exfoliant that helps to remove dead skin cells. It has also been shown to be very soothing to irritated and inflamed skin.
Disodium EDTA
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Disodium EDTAA synthetic chelator that helps to maintain the look and smell of a product by 'locking up' troublesome metal ions.