Within the Orquídea de Cien range is the nourishing night cream, with hyaluronic acid and orchid extract, whose main function is to prevent or reduce the visible signs of aging, such as wrinkles, dull complexion or dehydration. Its price is € 7.99.
Hyaluronic acid is a magnificent moisturizer that reaches the epidermis, filling the skin from within. Orchid extract has moisturizing, softening, protective and emollient properties.
And a biofunctional extract is also mentioned, which helps to improve the skin’s resistance to external and age-related aggressions.
We are going to analyze the INCI to discover what that mysterious ingredient is, and find out first-hand if the cream is worth it.
And for later, check out this other Lidl Anti-Wrinkle and Anti-Aging Cream Review , in which I review the most popular products from the famous supermarket.
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Analysis Nourishing night cream Orchid of a Hundred
- Cyclopentasiloxane : Tested in L’Oréal Men Expert’s Vita Lift 5 anti-wrinkle cream .
- Cetyl Alcohol : Tested in L’Oréal Men Expert’s Vita Lift 5 anti-wrinkle cream .
- Glycerin : Tested in Clarins Men’s Anti-Wrinkle Cream for Men .
- Glyceryl Stearate : Tested in Fiori di Cipria’s anti-wrinkle cream for men .
- Caprylic / Capric Triglyceride : Tested in Clarins Men’s Anti-Wrinkle Cream for Men as Caprylic / capric glycerides.
- C10-18 Triglycerides : A tri-ester of glycerin and chain fatty acids. It acts primarily as an emollient agent, skin conditioner, and solvent. Combination of a multitude of solid fats and liquid oils, its specific chemical composition is responsible for giving cosmetic formulations an excellent water retention and thickening capacity.
- Isopropyl Palmitate : Analyzed in NewPeptin’s Wrinkle Repair wrinkle cream .
- Macadamia Integrifolia Seed Oil: Macadamia oil, with multiple properties for the skin. It is a hypoallergenic and non-comedogenic oil with a combination very similar to the natural sebum of the skin. It contains squalene and oleic acid that help cell regeneration and prevent oxidation, which makes this oil particularly useful for dry or chapped skin, as it softens and hydrates. Contains omega 6 linoleic acid, which is helpful in balancing sebum production in oily skin and creates a natural protective barrier; and omega 7 or palmitoleic acid, which is beneficial for the healing of wounds, wounds, scratches and burns. It is also rich in phytosterols, which help with itching and redness. It is a highly emollient oil, but light and penetrating, excellent for dry and mature skin that has a reduced production of natural sebum. This oil also has a slight sunscreen effect.
- Butyrospermum Parkii Butter : Analyzed in Nezeni Cosmetics anti-wrinkle cream .
- Peg-75 Stearate : Tested in Fiori di Cipria’s anti-wrinkle cream for men as Peg-100 Stearate.
- Caprylyl Glycol : Analyzed in Nezeni Cosmetics anti-wrinkle cream .
- Ceteth-20 : Tested in Neutrogena Men’s Age Fighter Face Moisturizer Anti-Wrinkle Cream .
- Steareth-20 : Tested on Decléor’s Harmonie Calm eye contour .
- Propylene Glycol : Tested in the L’Oreal Revitalift Laser X3 eye contour .
- Acrylates / C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer : Tested in Shiseido Men’s Anti-Wrinkle Cream for Men .
- Tocopheryl Acetate : Tested in Clarins Men’s Anti-Wrinkle Cream for Men as Tocopherol Acetate.
- Xanthan Gum : Analyzed in L’Oréal Men Expert’s Vita Lift 5 anti-wrinkle cream .
- Dimethiconol : Tested in L’Oréal Men Expert’s Vita Lift 5 anti-wrinkle cream .
- Triethanolamine : Tested in L’Oréal Men Expert’s Vita Lift 5 anti-wrinkle cream .
- Disodium Edta : Tested in Clarins Men’s Anti-Wrinkle Cream for Men .
- Orchis Morio Flower Extract : Analyzed in the Orchid from Cien Intensive Anti-Wrinkle Serum .
- Bht : Analyzed in Shiseido Men’s Anti-Wrinkle Cream for Men .
- Dimethicone Crosspolymer : Tested in Shiseido Men’s Anti-Wrinkle Cream for Men as Dimethicone.
- Artemia Extract : Analyzed in Mercadona’s Sisbela eye contour .
- Sodium Hyaluronate : Analyzed in Nezeni Cosmetics anti-wrinkle cream .
- Ci 19140 (Yellow 5) : Tested in Clinique For Men Anti-Age Eye Cream .
- Ci 17200 (Red 33) : Tested in Clinique’s Combination Skin Clarifying Lotion 2 .
- Phenoxyethanol : Tested in Clarins Men’s Anti-Wrinkle Cream for Men .
- Methylparaben : PARABEN.
- Propylparaben : PARABEN.
- Potassium Sorbate : Tested in Clarins Men’s Anti-Wrinkle Cream for Men .
- Butylphenyl Methylpropional : Tested in Clarins Men’s Anti-Wrinkle Cream for Men .
- Linalool : Tested in Clarins Men’s Anti-Wrinkle Cream for Men .
- Benzyl Salicylate : Analyzed in Collistar’s Hyaluronic Acid Aquagel anti-wrinkle cream .
- Hexyl Cinnamal : Tested in Clarins Men’s Anti-Wrinkle Cream for Men .
- Citronellol : Tested in Shiseido Men’s Anti-Wrinkle Cream for Men .
- Parfum (Fragrance) .
Summary analysis Nourishing night cream Orchid of One Hundred
The formula doesn’t start off very well, as a silicone tops the list. And we already know that silicones can leave a smooth and velvety effect, but it is only momentary, and they can have side effects.
After some emollients and lubricants, two nourishing assets are presented, which are macadamia oil and shea butter.
But you have to go quite a bit further to find the orchid extract, and even further to see the hyaluronic acid, which is the main anti-wrinkle active, since the orchid extract is really nothing more than a conditioner and astringent.
I assume that the biofunctional extract that the brand mentions refers to the extract of artemia, a genus of crustacean that increases the defenses of skin cells. In this case, the ingredient is very low on the list, and its benefits are minimal.
And it seems that the Orquídea range has liked parabens, as it includes them in all the products we have analyzed. Also accompanied by irritating ingredients, toxic preservatives, and allergenic fragrances.
At best, this nourishing night cream can be considered as a moisturizer, since the only thing it has in a good proportion is emollients. A shame
Alternative
The formula of the Nezeni Cosmetics cream has nothing to do with this one from Cien, and both have hyaluronic acid as one of the main assets. Concentration and quality is everything for Nezeni, and it shows in their products.
It is an anti-wrinkle cream that has conquered me, and that is why I recommend it from experience. You have his full analysis in this article .
