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- StriVectin TL Advanced Light Tightening Neck Cream
7.5/ 10
7.5
/ 10
Overview
How moisturizing is it? Highly moisturizing. StriVectin TL Advanced Light Tightening Neck Cream has a moisturizing rating of 7.5 out of 10.
Is it more humectant or occlusive? Rather humectant. It has a very high Humectancy of 8.1 out of 10 and a high Occlusivity of 7.0 out of 10.
- ALCOHOL-FREE
- SULFATE-FREE
- NON-COMEDOGENIC
- PHTHALATE-FREE
- PARABEN-FREE
- ESSENTIAL OIL-FREE
Score | Ingredient | Origin | Functions |
|---|---|---|---|
60 | Water | Naturally occurring | Formula Helper |
9 | Dimethicone | Synthetic | Moisturizing (occlusive),Emollient,Formula Helper |
6 | Glycerin | Botanical, Synthetic, Animal | Moisturizing (humectant),Soothing,Emollient,Fragrance,Formula Helper |
4 | Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride | Botanical, Synthetic | Moisturizing (occlusive),Emollient,Fragrance,Formula Helper |
3 | Dimethicone Crosspolymer | Synthetic | Formula Helper |
2.5 | Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer | Synthetic | Formula Helper |
2 | Polysorbate 60 | Botanical, Synthetic | Fragrance,Formula Helper |
1.5 | Bis-Diglyceryl Polyacyladipate-2 | Synthetic | Emollient |
1.3 | PEG-11 Methyl Ether Dimethicone | Synthetic | Formula Helper |
1 | Myristyl Nicotinate | Synthetic | |
0.3 | Avena Sativa (Oat) Kernel Extract | Botanical | Antioxidant,Soothing,Emollient,Abrasive |
0.3 | Ethylhexylglycerin | Synthetic | Moisturizing (humectant),Preservative |
Ingredients explained
The 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.
The 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.
Score
6
Function
Moisturizing (humectant), Soothing, Emollient, Fragrance, Denaturant, Solvent, Viscosity controlling
Origin
Botanical, Synthetic, Animal
The most popular moisturizing ingredient in the world. It is a powerful humectant – cheap yet very effective. Glycerin also has soothing and anti-irritant properties and is considered to be very safe for use.
Score
4
Function
Moisturizing (occlusive), Emollient, Fragrance, Solvent
Origin
Botanical, Synthetic
A 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.
Score
3
Function
Dispersing, Emulsion stabilizing, Viscosity controlling
Origin
Synthetic
A group of ingredients that are typically added to skincare products to adjust the formula. Dimethicone Crosspolymers stabilize a formula, regulate its thickness and consistency and give the product a velvety feel.