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A.G.E. Interrupter Advanced Anti-Wrinkle Face CreamA face cream built around Mineral sunscreen and Hyaluronic acid, for barrier repair and smoothing.
A face cream built around Panthenol and Niacinamide, for barrier repair and smoothing.
Brand price
GBP 229.00 · checked 8 Oct 2026 · brand's site
Brand price
USD 185.00 · checked 28 Sept 2026 · brand's site
At a Glance
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Key Ingredients
Mineral sunscreen1
Uses zinc oxide or titanium dioxide to absorb and scatter UV rays.
Fatty alcohol1
Waxy fatty alcohols used as emollients and thickeners; unrelated to drying alcohol.
Ceramide3
Skin-identical lipids that hold the barrier together.
Benefits
Hydrating11
Boosts hydration and relieves dry, tight skin.
Butylene Glycol, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Ceramide AP, Ceramide EOP, Ceramide NP, Dimethicone, Glycerin, Sodium Hyaluronate, Sodium Polyaspartate, Squalane, Stearic Acid
Barrier Repair26
Strengthens and restores the skin's natural barrier.
C12-16 Alcohols, Canola Oil, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Caprylyl Glycol, Ceramide AP, Ceramide EOP, Ceramide NP, Cetearyl Alcohol, Cetearyl Olivate, Cholesterol, Cholesteryl Nonanoate, Daucus Carota Sativa Seed Oil, Dimethicone, Glycerin, Glyceryl Caprylate, Isododecane, Lecithin, Linoleic Acid, Moringa Oleifera Seed Oil, Palmitic Acid, Phytosphingosine, PPG-12/SMDI Copolymer, Rubus Chamaemorus Seed Oil, Squalane, Stearic Acid, Vanilla Planifolia Fruit Extract
Hydrating8
Boosts hydration and relieves dry, tight skin.
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Dimethicone, Glycerin, Panthenol, Propylene Glycol, Sorbitol, Stearic Acid
Barrier Repair20
Strengthens and restores the skin's natural barrier.
Arachidyl Alcohol, Behenyl Alcohol, Bis-Peg/Ppg-16/16 Peg/Ppg-16/16 Dimethicone, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Candelilla Cera, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Caprylyl Glycol, Dimethicone, Glycerin, Glyceryl Stearate, Isononyl Isononanoate, Myristyl Myristate, Niacinamide, Oleyl Alcohol, Palmitic Acid, Panthenol, Pentaerythrityl Tetraisostearate, Propylene Glycol, Sodium Polyacrylate, Stearic Acid
Concerns
May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis23
May feed the yeast involved in seborrheic dermatitis.
C12-16 Alcohols, Canola Oil, Ceramide AP, Ceramide EOP, Ceramide NP, Cetearyl Alcohol, Cetearyl Olivate, Copper Palmitoyl Heptapeptide-14, Daucus Carota Sativa Seed Oil, Heptapeptide-15 Palmitate, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Isostearic Acid, Lecithin, Linoleic Acid, Moringa Oleifera Seed Oil, Palmitic Acid, Phytosphingosine, Polyglyceryl-3 Polyricinoleate, Polyhydroxystearic Acid, Rubus Chamaemorus Seed Oil, Sodium Lauroyl Lactylate, Sorbitan Olivate, Stearic Acid
May Worsen Keratosis Pilaris3
May clog follicles or strip skin prone to keratosis pilaris.
May Worsen Oily Skin5
May increase shine or excess oil.
Canola Oil, Daucus Carota Sativa Seed Oil, Moringa Oleifera Seed Oil, Rubus Chamaemorus Seed Oil, Squalane
May Trigger Acne6
Can clog pores or trigger breakouts.
Myristic Acid, Myristyl Myristate, Oleyl Alcohol, Palmitic Acid, Pentaerythrityl Tetraisostearate, Stearic Acid
May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis13
May feed the yeast involved in seborrheic dermatitis.
Arachidyl Alcohol, Arachidyl Glucoside, Behenyl Alcohol, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Candelilla Cera, Glyceryl Stearate, Myristic Acid, Myristyl Myristate, Oleyl Alcohol, Palmitic Acid, PEG-100 Stearate, Pentaerythrityl Tetraisostearate, Stearic Acid
May Worsen Keratosis Pilaris6
May clog follicles or strip skin prone to keratosis pilaris.
Myristic Acid, Myristyl Myristate, Oleyl Alcohol, Palmitic Acid, Pentaerythrityl Tetraisostearate, Stearic Acid
Ingredients Side-by-side
Emollient
Emollient
2 / 1
- Fatty alcohol
- Fatty alcohols (Malassezia)
- May Trigger Acne
- May Worsen Keratosis Pilaris
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Emollient
- Fatty esters (glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate)
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Hydroxypropyl Tetrahydropyrantriol
Skin Conditioning
Stearic Acid (in both products)
Cleansing
2-3 / 0
- Fatty acids (stearic, oleic, lauric)
- Fatty alcohols (Malassezia)
- Possibly animal-derived
- May Trigger Acne
- May Worsen Keratosis Pilaris
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Skin Conditioning
- Plant oils and butters (coconut, olive, shea)
- Plant or mineral oil
- Barrier Repair
- Hydrating
- May Worsen Oily Skin
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Palmitic Acid (in both products)
Emollient
2 / 0
- Fatty acids (stearic, oleic, lauric)
- Possibly animal-derived
- May Trigger Acne
- May Worsen Keratosis Pilaris
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Emollient
4 / 2
- Fatty alcohols (Malassezia)
- May Trigger Acne
- May Worsen Irritation
- May Worsen Keratosis Pilaris
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Aqua
Solvent
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Fragrance, Perfuming, Occlusive, Solvent
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride is the mixed triester of glycerin and caprylic and capric acids.
Learn more about Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride →Glycerin
Denaturant, Fragrance, Hair Conditioning, Humectant, Oral Care, Perfuming, Humectant, Skin Protecting, Solvent, Viscosity Controlling
Glycerin may be plant, synthetic or animal depending on the supplier.
Learn more about Glycerin →Dimethicone
Antifoaming, Skin Conditioning, Emollient, Skin Protecting
Dimethicone is a silicone.
Learn more about Dimethicone →Xanthan Gum
Binding, Emulsion Stabilising, Gel Forming, Skin Conditioning, Cleansing, Emulsifying, Viscosity Controlling
Xanthan gum
Learn more about Xanthan Gum →Pentylene Glycol
Skin Conditioning, Solvent
1,2-Dihydroxypentane
Learn more about Pentylene Glycol →Citric Acid
Buffering, Chelating, Fragrance
Citric Acid is an AHA.
Learn more about Citric Acid →Stearic Acid
Cleansing, Emulsion Stabilising, Fragrance, Refatting, Cleansing, Emulsifying
Stearic Acid may be plant, synthetic or animal depending on the supplier.
Learn more about Stearic Acid →Palmitic Acid
Emollient, Emulsifying
Palmitic Acid may be plant, synthetic or animal depending on the supplier.
Learn more about Palmitic Acid →Parfum
Fragrance, Perfuming
Parfum is a fragrance.
Learn more about Parfum →
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