
Highlights
WHAT IS IT?
Moisturizer with multiple ingredients
FEATURES
Contains gold, collagen, niacinamide, shea butter, sodium hyaluronate, ceramide NP, designed to brighten and hydrate skin
BEST FOR
sensitive
CHECKS
External use only, fragrance present
Who Is It For?
What Does It Help With?
Hydration Skin Brightening Anti-agingBudget
Premium ($76-$150)How To Use
Which routine should it be used in?
Instructions:
Key Information
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Ingredients Overview
Ingredients List
Purified-water,glycerin,cyclopentasiloxane,1,2-hexanediol,niacinamide,shea-butter,dimethicone,cyclohexasiloxane,vegetable-squalane,yam-root-extract,hydrogenated-lecithin,sodium-hyaluronate,Cetearyl-Olive,Sorbitan-Olive,Polyglyceryl-2-Stearate,Vinyl-Dimethicone,Cetyl-Alcohol,Polyglyceryl-10-Stearate,Polyglyceryl-10-Laurate,Polyacrylate-13,Glyceryl-Stearate,Methyl-Propanediol,Behenyl-Alcohol,Dimethicone/Vinyl-Dimethicone-Crosspolymer,Stearyl-Alcohol,Cetearyl-Alcohol,Polyisobutene,Sodium-Polyacrylate,Mica,Glyceryl-Stearate-SE,Written-Lycosyltrehalose,butylene-glycol,titanium-dioxide,xanthan-gum,hydrogenated-starch-hydrolysate,adenosine,raffinose,cholesterol,sorbitan-isostearate,lecithin,ceramide-NP,polyquaternium-51,sodium-laurate,hydrolyzed-collagen,gold,lauric-acid,tin-oxide,biosaccharide-gum-1,glutathione,glycine,glutamic-acid,cysteine,ascorbic-acid,phytosteryl/behenyl/Octyldodecyllauroylglutamate,polysorbate-20,fragrance,ethylhexylglycerin,red-iron-oxide
Key Ingredients
gold, collagen, niacinamide, sodium hyaluronate, ceramide NP
Ingredients Details
1-2-hexanediol
Common Name(s): 1-2-hexanediol,cosmetic active,functional ingredient
CAS Number: N/a
DESCRIPTION
What It Does: Delivers characteristic cosmetic function at recommended use concentration.
Why It's Used: Selected for functional contribution and formulation compatibility supported by cosmetic science and regulatory safety data.
How It Works: Works through the mechanism of its molecular class — physicochemical or biological interaction with skin proteins, lipids, or receptors as documented in peer-reviewed cosmetic literature.
Typically Found In: Skin care formulations
TECHNICAL DETAILS
Primary Category: Active ingredient – cosmetic active
Secondary Functions: Skin conditioning
Application Areas:
Facial Skincare
Body Care
Hair Care
Beard Care
Color Cosmetics (Makeup)
Dietary/Oral Supplements
Typical Concentration Range: 0.1%–10%
SOURCING & ETHICS
Vegan Status: Conditional - supplier confirmation required
Halal Status: Unverified - supplier confirmation required
Source Notes: Commercially produced for cosmetic use. verify vegan/halal status with supplier. [audit 2026-07-29 rev2: the record's own source_notes does not assert a non-animal origin, or instructs the reader to verify with the supplier; "yes" asserts knowledge the record does not hold. determination requires shariah-panel sign-off.]
SKIN COMPATIBILITY
Irritancy Rating: 1/5 – very low
Comedogenicity Rating: 0/5 – non-comedogenic
Sensitivity Concerns: Well-tolerated by most skin types.
Safe for Sensitive Skin: Yes
SAFETY & COMPATIBILITY
Safety Profile: Good safety profile at recommended concentrations. ewg score: 1–2.
Works Well With: Standard skincare actives
Avoid Combining With: No known significant incompatibilities
SCIENTIFIC NOTE
1-2-hexanediol has an established safety and efficacy profile within the cosmetic regulatory framework at standard use concentrations.
Last Verified: 2026-03-12
Primary Sources: Cosing database,1-2-hexanediol technical literature
Adenosine
Common Name(s): Adenine riboside,9-beta-d-ribofuranosyladenine
CAS Number: 58-61-7
DESCRIPTION
What It Does: Reduces fine lines, stimulates collagen, firms skin, and reduces inflammation.
Why It's Used: Fda-recognized anti-wrinkle active with multi-action collagen stimulation + wrinkle reduction + anti-inflammatory efficacy.
How It Works: Activates adenosine a2a receptors on fibroblasts stimulating collagen type i. also activates pka pathway promoting atp production and reducing inflammatory cytokines.
Typically Found In: Anti-aging serums,wrinkle treatments,korean skincare
TECHNICAL DETAILS
Primary Category: Active ingredient – purine nucleoside / anti-aging
Secondary Functions: Collagen stimulation,anti-inflammatory,cell energy
Application Areas:
Facial Skincare
Body Care
Hair Care
Beard Care
Color Cosmetics (Makeup)
Dietary/Oral Supplements
Typical Concentration Range: 0.04%–0.1%
SOURCING & ETHICS
Vegan Status: Conditional - supplier confirmation required
Halal Status: Unverified - supplier confirmation required
Source Notes: Synthetically produced for cosmetic use. [audit 2026-07-29 rev2: status downgraded on audit. determination requires shariah-panel sign-off.]
SKIN COMPATIBILITY
Irritancy Rating: 1/5 – very low
Comedogenicity Rating: 0/5 – non-comedogenic
Sensitivity Concerns: Non-irritating; excellent tolerability.
Safe for Sensitive Skin: Yes
SAFETY & COMPATIBILITY
Safety Profile: Excellent safety profile. fda-recognized as safe and effective anti-wrinkle ingredient. ewg score: 1.
Works Well With: Other b vitamins,niacinamide,antioxidant complexes
Avoid Combining With: No significant incompatibilities
SCIENTIFIC NOTE
A 2002 clinical study demonstrated 0.04% adenosine cream significantly reduced wrinkle depth and increased skin elasticity after 4 weeks. fda recognition requires controlled clinical trial evidence.
Last Verified: 2026-03-12
Primary Sources: Cosing database,adenosine anti-aging clinical data,fda otc anti-wrinkle monograph
Cholesterol
Common Name(s): 5-cholesten-3-ol,cholesterin
CAS Number: 57-88-5
DESCRIPTION
What It Does: Provides essential barrier sterol function as one of three critical stratum corneum lipid components.
Why It's Used: Essential component of complete barrier repair formulations – the stratum corneum barrier requires ceramides:cholesterol:fatty acids in approximately 1:1:1 molar ratio for complete barrier restoration.
How It Works: Integrates between ceramide headgroups in lamellar body structures, providing fluidity and flexibility to the otherwise rigid ceramide-dominated lipid matrix. controls lamellar body phase behavior for functional barrier.
Typically Found In: Barrier repair moisturizers,eczema treatments,dry skin formulations
TECHNICAL DETAILS
Primary Category: Active ingredient – barrier sterol
Secondary Functions: Lamellar body structure,barrier sterol
Application Areas:
Facial Skincare
Body Care
Hair Care
Beard Care
Color Cosmetics (Makeup)
Dietary/Oral Supplements
Typical Concentration Range: 0.01%–1%
SOURCING & ETHICS
Vegan Status: Conditional - feedstock declaration required
Halal Status: Unverified - feedstock declaration required (plant, animal and petrochemical routes all exist)
Source Notes: Traditionally from lanolin (wool grease). plant-derived cholesterol alternatives include phytosterols, though these show slightly different barrier integration. verify for vegan/halal. [audit 2026-07-29 rev2: origin-dependent: the same inci exists in plant, animal and petrochemical versions and the name does not discriminate. determination requires shariah-panel sign-off.]
SKIN COMPATIBILITY
Irritancy Rating: 1/5 – very low
Comedogenicity Rating: 0/5 – non-comedogenic
Sensitivity Concerns: Endogenous molecule; excellent tolerability.
Safe for Sensitive Skin: Yes
SAFETY & COMPATIBILITY
Safety Profile: Exceptional safety profile. natural skin component. ewg score: 1.
Works Well With: Other ceramides,cholesterol,free fatty acids,hyaluronic acid,niacinamide
Avoid Combining With: No significant incompatibilities
SCIENTIFIC NOTE
Elias demonstrated that barrier repair requires all three lipid classes (ceramides, cholesterol, fatty acids) in approximately equimolar ratios. formulations providing only ceramides without cholesterol and fatty acids show significantly inferior barrier restoration vs complete triple-lipid combinations.
Last Verified: 2026-03-12
Primary Sources: Cosing database,elias et al. barrier lipid ratio study,loden barrier repair review
Cyclohexasiloxane
Common Name(s): D6,cyclomethicone d6,hexamethylcyclotrisiloxane
CAS Number: 540-97-6
DESCRIPTION
What It Does: Provides volatile silicone delivery with longer contact time than d5 for extended active delivery.
Why It's Used: Longer-evaporation volatile silicone for formulations requiring extended delivery contact time vs d5's rapid evaporation.
How It Works: Larger ring (6 silicone units) provides lower vapor pressure than d5 (5 units). slower evaporation rate (2-3× longer than d5) provides extended delivery window. same dry-touch after complete evaporation.
Typically Found In: Longer-duration volatile vehicles,serum formulations
TECHNICAL DETAILS
Primary Category: Functional ingredient – volatile cyclic silicone
Secondary Functions: Skin conditioning
Application Areas:
Facial Skincare
Body Care
Hair Care
Beard Care
Color Cosmetics (Makeup)
Dietary/Oral Supplements
Typical Concentration Range: 1%–30%
SOURCING & ETHICS
Vegan Status: Conditional - supplier confirmation required
Halal Status: Unverified - supplier confirmation required
Source Notes: Commercially produced for cosmetic use. verify vegan/halal status with supplier. [audit 2026-07-29 rev2: the record's own source_notes does not assert a non-animal origin, or instructs the reader to verify with the supplier; "yes" asserts knowledge the record does not hold. determination requires shariah-panel sign-off.]
SKIN COMPATIBILITY
Irritancy Rating: 1/5 – very low
Comedogenicity Rating: 0/5 – non-comedogenic
Sensitivity Concerns: Well-tolerated by most skin types.
Safe for Sensitive Skin: Yes
SAFETY & COMPATIBILITY
Safety Profile: Eu restrictions on d5 do not apply to d6 – d6 may be used in rinse-off products without restriction.
Works Well With: Standard skincare actives
Avoid Combining With: No known significant incompatibilities
SCIENTIFIC NOTE
The different evaporation rates of d4 (methylcyclosiloxane), d5, and d6 provide formulators with a toolkit of volatile silicone delivery windows: d4 evaporates in ~1 minute, d5 in ~5 minutes, d6 in ~15 minutes. blending these provides precisely tunable evaporation kinetics for specific delivery timing requirements.
Last Verified: 2026-03-12
Primary Sources: Cosing database,dow silicone technical data,cir safety assessment