StriVectin Wrinkle Recode Line Transforming Melting Serum Review

StriVectin Wrinkle Recode Line Transforming Melting Serum
10.0
/ 10
Moisturizing
10.0 Humectancy icon Humectancy
10.0 Occlusivity icon Occlusivity
Review

Does StriVectin Wrinkle Recode Line Transforming Melting Serum Work?

 
According to CreamScan AI's analysis of the ingredient list, here’s what StriVectin Wrinkle Recode Line Transforming Melting Serum has to offer:
 
  • Intense moisturizing. It has a moisturizing rating of 10.0 out of 10.

Key Benefits of StriVectin Wrinkle Recode Line Transforming Melting Serum

 
These are the key benefits you can expect from using StriVectin Wrinkle Recode Line Transforming Melting Serum:
 

Very Rich Moisturizer Perfect for Dry to Very Dry Skin

According to CreamScan analysis, StriVectin Wrinkle Recode Line Transforming Melting Serum is exceptionally moisturizing, with the highest possible moisturizing rating of 10.0 out of 10.

Is it more humectant or occlusive? This is one of the most moisturizing products on the market, with a maximum humectancy of 10 out of 10, primarily due to the substantial concentration of Glycerin (est. ≈22.0%), and a maximum occlusivity of 10 out of 10, mainly due to the significant content of Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride (est. ≈40.0%) and Pentaerythrityl Tetraethylhexanoate (est. ≈11.0%).

This type of moisturizer is ideal for people with dry to very dry skin who want intense hydration. It combines a high concentration of humectants with an exceptional level of occlusive ingredients to provide effective dual-action moisturizing specifically for very dry skin.

The occlusive profile of StriVectin Wrinkle Recode Line Transforming Melting Serum suggests a rich, thick texture, making it perfectly suited for very dry skin.

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

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

Things to Be Aware Of: StriVectin Wrinkle Recode Line Transforming Melting Serum

 
CreamScan AI identified a few things to consider before adding StriVectin Wrinkle Recode Line Transforming Melting Serum 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.

Questionable anti-wrinkle efficacy

If one of your main reasons for choosing StriVectin Wrinkle Recode Line Transforming Melting Serum is its potential anti-aging effects, please note that, according to CreamScan analysis, it currently has a zero anti-wrinkle rating.

It contains Palmitoyl Tripeptide-5 and Copper Lysinate/Prolinate, 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 exclude 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 accessible 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 StriVectin Wrinkle Recode Line Transforming Melting Serum

 
Here’s an overview of the pros and cons of StriVectin Wrinkle Recode Line Transforming Melting Serum to help you decide if it’s the right choice for your skincare routine:
 

Pros:

  • Very rich moisturizer perfect for dry and very dry skin: exceptionally occlusive and humectant-rich

Cons: 

  • May feel too rich and thick on skin types other than dry
  • Questionable anti-wrinkle efficacy

Ingredients

Est. % Ingredient Origin Functions
40
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
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
Est. %
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
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Glycerin
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Pentaerythrityl Tetraethylhexanoate
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Isocetyl Behenate
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Macadamia Integrifolia Seed Oil
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Water
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Myristyl Nicotinate
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Sucrose Stearate
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Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate
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Propanediol
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Sucrose Palmitate
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Palmitoyl Tripeptide-5
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Polyglyceryl-10 Behenate/Eicosadioate
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Pentaerythrityl Tetra-di-t-butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate
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Prinsepia Utilis Seed Oil
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Caprylyl Methicone
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Methylglucoside Phosphate
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Phenoxyethanol
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BHT
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Tocopherol
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Calendula Officinalis Flower Extract
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Copper Lysinate/Prolinate
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Ethylhexylglycerin
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Diglucosyl Gallic Acid
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Red 33 Lake (CI 17200)
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Fragrance
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Isononyl Isononanoate
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Isopropyl Myristate
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Isopropyl Titanium Triisostearate
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Propylene Carbonate
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Stearalkonium Hectorite
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Polyhydroxystearic Acid
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Linalool
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Ratings

All humectants
22.6
22
0.3
0.3
Benchmark
10
All occlusives
61.9
40.0
11.0
6.0
4.0
0.3
0.3
0.3
Benchmark
20
Moisturizing rating
10.0
Ingredient Est. % Benchmark Raiting
Humectancy All humectants 22.6 10
10.0
22
0.3
0.3
Occlusivity All occlusives 61.9 20
10.0
40.0
11.0
6.0
4.0
0.3
0.3
0.3
Moisturizing rating
10.0
Ingredient Est. % Benchmark Humectancy
22
0.3
0.3
All humectants 22.6 10
10
All humectants
22.6
22
0.3
0.3
Benchmark
10
Ingredient Est. % Benchmark Occlusivity
40
11
6
4
0.3
0.3
0.3
All occlusives 61.9 20
10.0
All occlusives
61.9
40.0
11.0
6.0
4.0
0.3
0.3
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
Palmitoyl Tripeptide-5
-
Ingredient anti-wrinkle power
n/a
when present at, %
-
in this formula, est. %
0.3
Copper Lysinate/Prolinate
-
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
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
All antioxidants 1.5 3 No
All antioxidants
1.5
Pentaerythrityl Tetra-di-t-butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate
0.3
BHT
0.3
Tocopherol
0.3
Calendula Officinalis Flower Extract
0.3
Benchmark
3
Ingredient Est. % Benchmark
Rich in Soothing
0.3
All soothing 0.3 5 No
All soothing
0.3
0.3
Benchmark
5

Ingredients explained

Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Est. %40
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.
Glycerin
Est. %22
Function
Origin
Glycerin

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

Pentaerythrityl Tetraethylhexanoate
Est. %11
Function
Origin
Pentaerythrityl TetraethylhexanoateAn occlusive moisturizer and emollient with a good lubricity that leaves behind a glossy sheen after application. It can also control viscosity by thickening skincare products and act as a binding agent to hold pressed powdered products together.
Isocetyl Behenate
Est. %6
Function
Origin
Isocetyl Behenate
Macadamia Integrifolia Seed Oil
Est. %4
Function
Origin
Macadamia Integrifolia Seed OilExtracted from macadamia nuts, this emollient and occlusive moisturizing oil is composed mostly of oleic and palmitoleic fatty acids. It is suitable for dry and eczema-prone skin.
Water
Est. %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.
Myristyl Nicotinate
Est. %2
Function
Origin
Myristyl Nicotinate
Sucrose Stearate
Est. %1.5
Function
Origin
Sucrose StearateSucrose stearate is a sugar-based emulsifier, typically used in lotions or creams that are oil in water emulsions. One of the main benefits to these kinds of emulsifiers is their sustainability, but they are also milder on the skin.
Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate
Est. %1
Function
Origin
Polyglyceryl-10 LaurateA vegetable glycerin or synthetically produced emulsifier and gentle cleansing agent. It won't leave skin feeling tight or dry when used to cleanse.
Propanediol
Est. %0.3
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.
Sucrose Palmitate
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Sucrose PalmitateSucrose palmitate is a sugar-based emulsifier, typically used in lotions or creams that are oil in water emulsions. One of the main benefits to these kinds of emulsifiers is their sustainability, but they are also milder on the skin.
Palmitoyl Tripeptide-5
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Palmitoyl Tripeptide-5

A small synthetic peptide that signals the skin to produce more collagen. It has been clinically tested and proven to reduce skin roughness and the appearance of wrinkles.

Polyglyceryl-10 Behenate/Eicosadioate
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Polyglyceryl-10 Behenate/Eicosadioate
Pentaerythrityl Tetra-di-t-butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Pentaerythrityl Tetra-di-t-butyl HydroxyhydrocinnamateAn antioxidant that protects vulnerable ingredients from the damage caused by ultraviolet radiation, which can also lead to the generation of damaging free radical species.
Prinsepia Utilis Seed Oil
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Prinsepia Utilis Seed Oil
Caprylyl Methicone
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Caprylyl MethiconeA liquid silicone with occlusive moisturizing properties. Being compatible with natural oils is a challenge for most silicones, but caprylyl methicone plays well with all types of oils.
Methylglucoside Phosphate
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Methylglucoside PhosphateA derivative of glucose. It is allegedly an activated form of glucose that may be able to serve as an energy source to the skin, although this claim has not been supported by any research.
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.
BHT
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
BHTAn antioxidant ingredient that naturally occurs in green algae and some bacteria or fungi but, for commercial use, is created synthetically. BHT is also used occasionally as a fragrance, where it presents a sweet, camphor-like odor.
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.

Calendula Officinalis Flower Extract
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Calendula Officinalis Flower ExtractAn extract derived from the flowers of the pot marigold. Its yellow to bright orange flowers contain carotenoids, triterpenoids, and flavonoids. They all have fantastic anti-inflammatory activity and can help to soothe inflamed skin.
Copper Lysinate/Prolinate
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Copper Lysinate/ProlinateA complex of copper and two amino acids. It may stimulate the production of collagen in the skin because of the supply of copper, thus resulting in anti-wrinkle effects. This, however, has not been confirmed by studies.
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.
Diglucosyl Gallic Acid
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Diglucosyl Gallic Acid
Red 33 Lake (CI 17200)
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Red 33 Lake (CI 17200)
Fragrance
Est. %0.3
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.
Isononyl Isononanoate
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Isononyl IsononanoateAn ester of a branched fatty acid with a branched fatty alcohol. It is an easily spreadable emollient that has a silky, dry, non-greasy feel on the skin.
Isopropyl Myristate
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Isopropyl MyristateA fast-spreading, cost-effective, non-greasy emollient that is typically used for lubrication, spreadability, or to remove “tackiness” from a product. Isopropyl Myristate is listed as a common comedogenic ingredient by acne.org.
Isopropyl Titanium Triisostearate
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Isopropyl Titanium Triisostearate
Propylene Carbonate
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Propylene CarbonateA derivative of propylene glycol that is used most frequently as a solvent. Additionally, propylene carbonate serves as a viscosity controlling agent reducing the thickness of the products it is added to.
Stearalkonium Hectorite
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Stearalkonium Hectorite
Polyhydroxystearic Acid
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Polyhydroxystearic AcidA soft and malleable amber wax naturally derived from vegetable sources. It allows minerals to be very finely dispersed, which can improve SPF, decrease the white cast in sunscreens, and increase the color expression in pigmented products.
Linalool
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
LinaloolA fragrant, volatile compound naturally present in many essential oils. It has a pleasant scent and is often used in skincare products as a fragrance. People with sensitive skin should try to avoid it, or at least do a patch test before using it.