The name of the La Roche Posay treatment is quite a declaration of intent. A filler that corrects even the deepest wrinkles. And how do you do it? Well, its name also indicates it, with vitamin C in 5%, along with Madecasside and hyaluronic acid.
It is clear that we are going to find vitamin C in the first positions, but what about the other ingredients? Is Vitamin C Enough To Fill In Wrinkles? Let’s see it in your INCI.
To delve deeper into the topic of dermatological creams, take a look at this article where the Best Dermatologist-Recommended Anti-Wrinkle Creams are discussed . Also, after the analysis you have a lot of interesting information about this cosmetic.
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La Roche Posay Redermic C Filler Treatment Analysis
- Glycerin : Tested in Clarins Men’s Anti-Wrinkle Cream .
- Dimethicone : Tested in Shiseido Men’s Anti-Wrinkle Cream .
- Butyrospermum Parkii Butter / Shea Butter : Tested in Nezeni Cosmetics anti-wrinkle cream .
- Limnanthes Alba Seed Oil / Meadowfoam Seed Oil : Tested in Shiseido Men’s wrinkle cream .
- Ascorbic Acid : Analyzed in the Lancaster Skin Therapy eye contour .
- Mannose : A simple glucose-like sugar that is naturally derived from fruits and some plants. Helps reinforce the skin’s hydration barrier to prevent water loss. The more hydrated your skin is, the fuller and younger it will appear, which in turn helps smooth out fine lines and wrinkles.
- Butylene Glycol : Tested in Clarins Men’s Anti-Wrinkle Cream .
- Paraffinum Liquidum / Mineral Oil : Tested in Clinique For Men anti-wrinkle cream .
- Ammonium Polyacryldimethyltauramide / Ammonium Polyacryloyldimethyl Taurate : Tested in LOreal’s Vita Lift 5 anti-wrinkle cream .
- Cetyl Alcohol : Analyzed in LOreal’s Vita Lift 5 anti-wrinkle cream .
- Peg-100 Stearate : Analyzed in the Fiori di Cipria anti-wrinkle cream for men .
- Glyceryl Stearate : Analyzed in the Fiori di Cipria men’s anti-wrinkle cream .
- Polymethylsilsesquioxane : Analyzed in the Lancome Génifique Yeux Light Pearl eye contour .
- Potassium Hydroxide : Analyzed in the Decléor Harmonie Calm eye contour .
- Paraffin : Same as Paraffinum Liquidum / Mineral Oil analyzed above.
- Sodium Styrene / Ma Copolymer : Emulsion stabilizer and skin conditioner.
- Microcrystalline Wax / Microcrystalline Wax : Analyzed in the Shiseido Benefiance Wrinkleresist24 eye contour
. - Madecassoside : One of the four main bioactive compounds in Centella asiatica plant extract. A double-blind study has shown that even small amounts of this compound (0.1% in one case) combined with vitamin C have antioxidant benefits when applied to the skin, and serve as an antioxidant in its own right. Studies also show that it can be non-sensitizing and can help revitalize the skin’s surface.
- Dimethicone / Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer : Tested in Estee Lauder Advanced Night Repair Eye contour .
- Dimethiconol : Analyzed in LOreal’s Vita Lift 5 anti-wrinkle cream .
- Disodium Edta : Tested in Clarins Men’s Anti-Wrinkle Cream .
- Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid : Analyzed in the Revitalift Laser X3 eye contour from L’Oreal .
- Caprylyl Glycol : Analyzed in Nezeni Cosmetics anti-wrinkle cream .
- Acetyl Dipeptide-1 Cetyl Ester : A molecule based on dipeptides (tyrosine + arginine) that acts as a messenger of tranquility and muscle relaxation. It works by stimulating nerve cells in the skin to release met-enkephalin, which is an opiate messenger molecule (ie, relaxant and pain reliever). This means that Acetyl Dipeptide-1 Cetyl Ester can “signal” our skin cells to “relax” and can instantly decrease skin irritations due to heat, chemical itch, or mechanical stress. It is also claimed to be able to prevent the appearance of wrinkles and fine lines thanks to its muscle relaxation properties.
- Xanthan Gum : Analyzed in LOreal’s Vita Lift 5 anti-wrinkle cream .
- Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate : Analyzed in Kiehl’s Facial Fuel anti-wrinkle cream .
- Phenoxyethanol : Tested in Clarins Men’s Anti-Wrinkle Cream .
- Perfume / Fragrance .
La Roche Posay Redermic C Filler Treatment Analysis Summary
As you could guess, vitamin C occupies a privileged place in the INCI of the product. It also has shea butter nearby, another great moisturizing and restorative ingredient.
But as for the other two active ingredients that were mentioned, madecosaid and hyaluronic acid, these are too low. Like a very interesting peptide that works by relaxing the muscles (similar to Argireline, but with less power).
So really, there are only vitamin C and shea butter left to fill in wrinkles, which is not enough.
The silicones present may have the momentary effect of filling the groove, but it is not a lasting or worthwhile effect.
I also don’t like the PEG and the toxic preservative that is present, so it wouldn’t be an option for me.
Alternative
The cream that is an option, and in fact it is the one I use right now, is Antiage by Nezeni Cosmetics. You have the complete analysis in the link that I mentioned above. If you look at the top positions are the active ingredients (hyaluronic acid and a peptide too), something that did not happen in the previous cream.
Kathie Sand always saw the world of beauty as the terrain on which to build her professional career, a goal that was clear to her when she was only 15 years old. Her great concern to expand knowledge led her to settle in Paris where she studied hand in hand with the best beauty professionals and with the most advanced techniques for skin care.