No7 Advanced Ingredients Ceramide & Peptides Facial Capsules Review

No7 Advanced Ingredients Ceramide & Peptides Facial Capsules
6.6
/ 10
Moisturizing
3.3 Humectancy icon Humectancy
10.0 Occlusivity icon Occlusivity
Rich
in Antioxidants
Ingredients

No7 Advanced Ingredients Ceramide & Peptides Facial Capsules Ingredients

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Full Ingredient List (INCI):

Dimethicone, Cetearyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Silica, Camellia Japonica Seed Oil, Mannitol, Tocopherol, Tribehenin, Fragrance, Squalane, Ceramide NG, PEG-10 Rapeseed Sterol, Solanum Lycopersicum (Tomato) Fruit Extract, Acetyl Tetrapeptide-9, Palmitoyl Hexapeptide-12, Titanium Dioxide (CI 77891), Iron Oxides (CI 77491)
Review

Does No7 Advanced Ingredients Ceramide & Peptides Facial Capsules Work?

 
According to CreamScan's analysis of the ingredient list, here’s what No7 Advanced Ingredients Ceramide & Peptides Facial Capsules has to offer:
 
✅ Significant moisturizing. It has a moisturizing rating of 6.6 out of 10.
✅ Antioxidant protection

  

Key Benefits of No7 Advanced Ingredients Ceramide & Peptides Facial Capsules

 
These are the key benefits you can expect from using No7 Advanced Ingredients Ceramide & Peptides Facial Capsules:
 

🔵🔵🔵 Exceptionally Rich Moisturizer with the Right Occlusivity for Very Dry Skin

According to CreamScan analysis, No7 Advanced Ingredients Ceramide & Peptides Facial Capsules is highly moisturizing, with a moisturizing rating of 6.6 out of 10.

Is it more humectant or occlusive? Significantly more occlusive. It has a moderate humectancy of 3.3 out of 10, primarily due to the substantial concentration of Mannitol (est. ≈3.0%), and a maximum occlusivity of 10 out of 10, mainly due to the high content of Dimethicone (est. ≈45.0%) and Camellia Japonica Seed Oil (est. ≈4.0%).

This type of product, when used as a standalone moisturizer, can deliver an exceptional level of occlusive hydration that is adequate for dry to very skin. The occlusive profile of No7 Advanced Ingredients Ceramide & Peptides Facial Capsules suggests a rich, thick texture, making it perfectly suited for dry skin.

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

🍀 Rich in Skin-Protecting Antioxidants

We estimate that No7 Advanced Ingredients Ceramide & Peptides Facial Capsules is rich (> 3%) in antioxidants, specifically Mannitol (est. ≈3.0%) and Tocopherol (est. ≈2.0%).

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.

📌 Please note that this is not a complete list of benefits. We are in the process of enhancing our model to incorporate anti-pigmentation, exfoliation and anti-acne ratings.

Things to Be Aware Of: No7 Advanced Ingredients Ceramide & Peptides Facial Capsules

 
CreamScan identified a few things to consider before adding No7 Advanced Ingredients Ceramide & Peptides Facial Capsules to your skincare routine:
 

⚠️ Best for Very Dry Skin - May Be Too Thick for Other Skin Types

With exceptional occlusivity, this product is optimal for moisturizing dry and very dry skin but may be too thick for other skin types, including normal, and especially combination and oily skin.

If you have oily, combination, or normal skin and are considering purchasing this product for the first time, it might be a good idea to try a sample before buying.

⚠️ Needs to Be Paired with Extra Humectants for Optimal Moisturizing Efficacy

An ideal moisturizer for any skin type should balance the right level of occlusivity (depending on skin type) with a significant amount of humectants, while No7 Advanced Ingredients Ceramide & Peptides Facial Capsules contains a relatively low level of humectants.

People with dry skin would definitely benefit from adding more humectants to their moisturizing routine beyond what this product offers. If this is your only moisturizer, it may be worth including a humectant-rich product, such as a serum, in your skincare routine.

⚠️ Questionable anti-wrinkle efficacy

If one of your main reasons for choosing No7 Advanced Ingredients Ceramide & Peptides Facial Capsules is its potential anti-aging effects, please note that, according to CreamScan analysis, it currently has a zero anti-wrinkle rating.

It contains Acetyl Tetrapeptide-9 and Palmitoyl Hexapeptide-12, two ingredients often marketed as effective in reducing wrinkles. However, the studies supporting the anti-wrinkle claims of these ingredients provide insufficient evidence of efficacy according to CreamScan Research Evaluation Standards.

While this does not categorically rule out the possibility that these ingredients may reduce wrinkles, their efficacy is not supported by convincing, vehicle-controlled, double-blind clinical studies - at least none that were available to the CreamScan team at the time of publication.

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.

Pros & Cons of No7 Advanced Ingredients Ceramide & Peptides Facial Capsules

 
Here’s an overview of the pros and cons of No7 Advanced Ingredients Ceramide & Peptides Facial Capsules to help you decide if it’s the right choice for your skincare routine:
 

🟩 Pros:

Exceptionally rich moisturizer with the right level of occlusivity to moisturize dry to very dry skin
✅ Rich in antioxidants that combat oxidative stress associated with accelerated skin aging and defend against environmental damage
 

⭕ Cons: 

⚠️ May feel too rich and thick on skin types other than dry
⚠️ Only if used as a standalone moisturizer - needs to be paired with extra humectants for optimal moisturizing efficacy
⚠️ Questionable anti-wrinkle efficacy
   

Summary: No7 Advanced Ingredients Ceramide & Peptides Facial Capsules

 
Based on the ingredient list analysis, CreamScan AI suggests that No7 Advanced Ingredients Ceramide & Peptides Facial Capsules
, as a moisturizer, provides an exceptional level of occlusive hydration that is adequate for dry to very skin, delivered in a rich, thick texture.
 
With its high antioxidant content, No7 Advanced Ingredients Ceramide & Peptides Facial Capsules helps protect against free radical damage and offers multiple benefits for all skin types, including preventing premature aging, defending against environmental damage, and calming inflammation.
 
That said, there are some things about No7 Advanced Ingredients Ceramide & Peptides Facial Capsules worth noting.
 
With its high occlusivity, No7 Advanced Ingredients Ceramide & Peptides Facial Capsules is ideal for dry skin but may feel too thick on other skin types. If you have oily, combination, or normal skin, it’s a good idea to try a sample before purchasing.
 
If you use this product as your only moisturizer in a routine, please note that it contains a limited amount of humectants. Regardless of your skin type, adding extra humectants can enhance optimal moisturizing efficacy. Therefore, it may be worth pairing No7 Advanced Ingredients Ceramide & Peptides Facial Capsules with a humectant-rich product, such as a serum, in your skincare routine.
 
If one of your main reasons for considering No7 Advanced Ingredients Ceramide & Peptides Facial Capsules is its potential anti-aging effects, please note that, according to CreamScan analysis, its anti-wrinkle efficacy is questionable. None of the ingredients in this product provide substantial evidence of their anti-wrinkle efficacy according to CreamScan Research Evaluation Standards.
 
📌 Fact check. At CreamScan, we are committed to accuracy and fairness. If you spot any errors or something that doesn’t seem right, please click here to let us know. We regularly update the ingredient lists and monitor the latest research on ingredient efficacy to ensure that our information remains as complete and precise as possible. The information provided here is for informational purposes only and does not substitute professional advice. We do not guarantee the efficacy or safety of any product, as individual results may vary.

 

Ingredient Breakdown

Est. % Ingredient Origin Functions
45
22
11
6
4
3
2
1.5
1
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
Est. %
Dimethicone
Function:
Origin:
Cetearyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer
Function:
Origin:
C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate
Function:
Origin:
Silica
Function:
Origin:
Camellia Japonica Seed Oil
Function:
Origin:
Mannitol
Function:
Origin:
Tocopherol
Function:
Origin:
Tribehenin
Function:
Origin:
Fragrance
Function:
Origin:
Squalane
Function:
Origin:
Ceramide NG
Function:
Origin:
PEG-10 Rapeseed Sterol
Function:
Origin:
Solanum Lycopersicum (Tomato) Fruit Extract
Function:
Origin:
Acetyl Tetrapeptide-9
Function:
Origin:
Palmitoyl Hexapeptide-12
Function:
Origin:
Titanium Dioxide (CI 77891)
Function:
Origin:
Iron Oxides (CI 77491)
Function:
Origin:

Ratings

All humectants
3.3
3
0.3
Benchmark
10
All occlusives
52.8
45.0
4.0
2.0
1.5
0.3
Benchmark
20
Moisturizing rating
6.6
Ingredient Est. % Benchmark Raiting
Humectancy All humectants 3.3 10
3.3
3
0.3
Occlusivity All occlusives 52.8 20
10.0
45.0
4.0
2.0
1.5
0.3
Moisturizing rating
6.6
Ingredient Est. % Benchmark Humectancy
3
0.3
All humectants 3.3 10
3.3
All humectants
3.3
3
0.3
Benchmark
10
Ingredient Est. % Benchmark Occlusivity
45
4
2
1.5
0.3
All occlusives 52.8 20
10.0
All occlusives
52.8
45.0
4.0
2.0
1.5
0.3
Benchmark
20
Ingredient
Ingredient anti-wrinkle power
when present at, %
in this formula est. %
Rating
n/a
- 0.3 -
n/a
- 0.3 -
Total
0
Acetyl Tetrapeptide-9
-
Ingredient anti-wrinkle power
n/a
when present at, %
-
in this formula, est. %
0.3
Palmitoyl Hexapeptide-12
-
Ingredient anti-wrinkle power
n/a
when present at, %
-
in this formula, est. %
0.3
Anti-wrinkle rating
0
Ingredient Est. % Benchmark
Rich in Antioxidants
3
2
0.3
0.3
All antioxidants 5.6 3 Rich in antioxidants
All antioxidants
5.6
Mannitol
3
Tocopherol
2
Solanum Lycopersicum (Tomato) Fruit Extract
0.3
Palmitoyl Hexapeptide-12
0.3
Benchmark
3
Ingredient Est. % Benchmark
Rich in Soothing
3
All soothing 3 5 No
All soothing
3
3
Benchmark
5

Ingredients explained

Dimethicone
Est. %45
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.
Cetearyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer
Est. %22
Function
Origin
Cetearyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer
C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate
Est. %11
Function
Origin
C12-15 Alkyl BenzoateA synthetic emollient ester. It works to improve the appearance of the skin by filling in the microcracks on the surface, thereby making the skin appear softer and smoother. It imparts a lightweight, velvety feel.
Silica
Est. %6
Function
Origin
SilicaA widely used cosmetic ingredient with the same chemical composition as the sand found on beaches. A common function of silica is its ability to control viscosity. In certain chemical forms, it can effectively thicken cream-style products.
Camellia Japonica Seed Oil
Est. %4
Function
Origin
Camellia Japonica Seed OilExtracted from the seeds of the common camellia, this fatty oil contains emollient and occlusive moisturizing oleic and linoleic acids, as well as vitamin E.
Mannitol
Est. %3
Function
Origin
MannitolA sweet-tasting, sugar-derived, humectant alcohol that can stabilize a skincare formula and offer some antioxidant and soothing properties.
Tocopherol
Est. %2
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.

Tribehenin
Est. %1.5
Function
Origin
TribeheninA soft, pliable wax that serves as an occlusive moisturizer and emollient. It improves the spreadability of skincare products, including the increased payoff of stick products, and imparts a pleasant, smooth feel upon application.
Fragrance
Est. %1
Function
Origin
FragranceUnder trade secret law, manufacturers have the right not to disclose what exactly went into the fragrance and use the unspecific word Fragrance or Parfum instead. Many fragrances are highly allergenic.
Squalane
Est. %0.3
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.
Ceramide NG
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Ceramide NGA lipid that is mainly found on scalp skin and that helps with the barrier repair. It is one of the less popular ceramides and is usually used in combination with other ceramides for better barrier repair properties.
PEG-10 Rapeseed Sterol
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
PEG-10 Rapeseed SterolPEG-10 Rapeseed Sterol is a mixture of polyethylene glycol (a water-soluble bulking and lubricating synthetic compound) and fat-soluble phytosterols from rapeseed oil. This mixture is used in skincare products to assist with the solubility and the of oil and water (emulsification).
Solanum Lycopersicum (Tomato) Fruit Extract
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Solanum Lycopersicum (Tomato) Fruit ExtractA bright red extract obtained from tomato fruit. Its main bioactive compound is lycopene, a powerful antioxidant. It also contains other antioxidants like various phenolic acids and flavonoids.
Acetyl Tetrapeptide-9
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Acetyl Tetrapeptide-9

A synthetically made peptide that works as a signal peptide, increasing the production of collagen in the skin.

Palmitoyl Hexapeptide-12
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Palmitoyl Hexapeptide-12

A short, synthetically made peptide similar to elastin fragments. It works as a signal peptide, stimulating the growth of skin cells and facilitating skin repair. It has been tested mostly in test-tube experiments so far.

Titanium Dioxide (CI 77891)
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Titanium Dioxide (CI 77891)One of two the most commonly used mineral sunscreens. It can absorb UV light, including UVB – which causes burning, tanning, and even skin cancer. Also used as a colorant, titanium dioxide gives a product a bright white color.
Iron Oxides (CI 77491)
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Iron Oxides (CI 77491)A red colorant also known as red iron oxide. This is an EU-approved colorant used in a wide variety of products.