It is time to analyze another of the products of the multinational L’Oreal. I have already analyzed other products on other occasions, and they have not left a very good taste in my mouth.
In this case, it is a facial care cream created to correct wrinkles, prevent and eliminate blemishes and unify the texture.
It has a protection factor 20, which protects the skin from UVA / UVB rays, thus preventing stains. And the 3% Pro-Xylane concentrate is the compound in charge of filling in wrinkles.
Let’s see what else it has in its composition, and in what position are the assets. To do this, as we have done in this Analysis of the Best Face Creams , we are going to go directly to the INCI and explain its ingredients one by one.
Index
LOreal Revitalift Laser X3 SPF 20 Day Care Review
- Ethylhexyl Salicylate : Tested in Neutrogena’s Age Fighter anti-wrinkle cream as Octisalate.
- Niacinamide : Tested in Olay’s Ultimate Eye Contour .
- Hydroxypropyl Tetrahydropyrantriol : Analyzed in the Revitalift Laser X3 eye contour from L’Oreal .
- Glycerin : Tested in Clarins Men’s Anti-Wrinkle Cream .
- Dimethicone : Tested in Shiseido Men’s Anti-Wrinkle Cream .
- Propylene Glycol : Analyzed in the eye contour Revitalift Laser X3 of L’Oreal .
- Alcohol Denat : Tested in Shiseido Men’s Anti-Wrinkle Cream .
- Octocrylene : Tested in Neutrogena’s Age Fighter Anti-Wrinkle Cream .
- Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane : Tested in Neutrogena’s Age Fighter anti-wrinkle cream as Avobenzone.
- Octyldodecanol : Analyzed in Vichy Homme Liftactiv wrinkle cream .
- Isopropyl Isostearate : Tested in Olay’s Ultimate Eye Contour .
- Triethanolamine : Analyzed in the anti-wrinkle cream Vita Lift 5 from L’Oreal Men Expert .
- Behenyl Alcohol : Tested in Shiseido Men’s Anti-Wrinkle Cream .
- Phenylbenzimidazole Sulfonic Acid : Analyzed in Nivea’s Active Age anti-wrinkle cream .
- Peg-100 Stearate : Analyzed in Fiori di Cipria’s anti-wrinkle cream for men .
- Stearic Acid : Analyzed in Fiori di Cipria’s anti-wrinkle cream for men .
- Titanium Dioxide [Nano] / Titanium Dioxide : Tested in Nuxellence de Nuxe eye contour .
- Carbomer : Analyzed in Nezeni Cosmetics anti-wrinkle cream .
- Ptfe : Tested in Clinique For Men Anti-Wrinkle Cream .
- Dimethiconol : Analyzed in the anti-wrinkle cream Vita Lift 5 from L’Oreal Men Expert .
- Cetearyl Alcohol : Analyzed in the Kiehl’s Midnight Recovery Eye eye contour .
- Cetearyl Glucoside : Analyzed in the Decléor Harmonie Calm eye contour .
- Myristic Acid : Analyzed in Fiori di Cipria’s anti-wrinkle cream for men .
- Palmitic Acid : Tested in Clarins Men’s Anti-Wrinkle Cream .
- Alumina : Analyzed in Olay’s Ultimate Eye Contour .
- Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate / Steareth-25 Methacrylate Crosspolymer : It is an emulsion stabilizer.
- Ammonium Polyacryloyldimethyl Taurate : Analyzed in the anti-wrinkle cream Vita Lift 5 from L’Oreal Men Expert .
- Disodium Edta : Tested in Clarins Men’s Anti-Wrinkle Cream .
- Disodium Stearoyl Glutamate : Analyzed in the Eagle Look eye contour from Natura Siberica .
- Hydrolyzed Soy Protein : Analyzed in Biotherm Homme Youth Architect Serum .
- Capryloyl Salicylic Acid : Analyzed in Biotherm Homme Force Supreme anti-wrinkle cream .
- Pentylene Glycol : Analyzed in Nezeni Cosmetics anti-wrinkle cream .
- T-Butyl Alcohol : Analyzed in Kiehl’s Age Defender Power Serum .
- Faex Extract / Yeast Extract : Analyzed in the Estée Lauder Advanced Night Repair Eye contour .
- Cetyl Alcohol : Analyzed in the anti-wrinkle cream Vita Lift 5 from L’Oreal Men Expert .
- Methylparaben : PARABEN.
- Phenoxyethanol : Tested in Clarins Men’s Anti-Wrinkle Cream .
- Ci 14700 / Red 4 : Red synthetic colorant considered low risk.
- Ci 19140 / Yellow 5 : Tested in Clinique For Men Anti-Age Eye Contour .
- Linalool : Tested in Clarins Men’s Anti-Wrinkle Cream .
- Isoeugenol : It is a chemically altered form of eugenol, which is created by heating eugenol and changing its composition. Isoeugenol is used primarily as a fragrance ingredient due to its spicy aroma. There are many conflicting reports regarding the use of eugenol and therefore isoeugenol. In moderation it is an acceptable ingredient, although it can have adverse side effects, including contact dermatitis. It can be highly volatile and should not be used by pregnant women.
- Limonene : Tested in Clarins Men’s Anti-Wrinkle Cream .
- Citronellol : Tested in Shiseido Men’s Anti-Wrinkle Cream .
- Benzyl Alcohol : Tested in Nuxellence de Nuxe eye contour .
- Parfum / Fragrance .
LOreal Revitalift Laser X3 SPF 20 Day Care Review Summary
Already in the second ingredient a sunscreen appears, followed by an ingredient derived from vitamin B3 that prevents spots and reduces wrinkles. This ingredient (Niacinamide) is safe in low concentrations, in this case it is in the third position, so it may have some risk of toxicity.
Then we find ProXylane, L’Oreal’s star molecule to fill in wrinkles, in a good concentration.
But from there the ingredients get worse. Silicones, alcohols, PEGs, irritating and sensitizing, photosensitive, and toxic ingredients begin to appear. I have even a paraben.
In addition to the problem with these compounds, Octyldodecanol (sunscreen) is a low-risk ingredient, but it has the ability to increase the irritation of other ingredients, so it can be quite an irritating cream.
What is clear is that it is not beneficial for our health, present and future. It has very few assets, and the only good thing is that it has sunscreen. Although I prefer to use a better cream, without sun filters, and apply a sunscreen afterwards.
It is clear that the brand is still on the same path, and continues to make mediocre products that can cause a lot of damage in the long run.
Alternative
There are many creams that exceed the level left by L’Oreal cream, but one stands out among all of them, the Nezeni Cosmetics anti-aging cream.
It has more anti-wrinkle and moisturizing actives, and in a better proportion, and it does not include the plethora of undesirable ingredients that I mentioned before. Much more effective and respectful of your skin and health.