Essential Firming Cream EX

Brand price

USD 124.00 · checked 26 Sept 2026 · on the brand's site

From the brand

What the brand says about this product. Our ingredient analysis follows below.

Key Ingredients

• Fatty alcohol1

  Waxy fatty alcohols used as emollients and thickeners; unrelated to drying alcohol.

  Cetearyl Alcohol

• Face oil1

  An oil formulated to be used on the face.

  Squalane

• Vitamin E1

  Tocopherols — fat-soluble antioxidants.

  Tocopherol

• Polysorbates (Tween emulsifiers)2

  Polysorbate (Tween) emulsifiers.

  Polysorbate 20, Polysorbate 60

Benefits

• Hydrating13

  Boosts hydration and relieves dry, tight skin.

  Beta-Glucan, Butylene Glycol, C9-12 Alkane, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Dimethicone, Dimethiconol, Glycerin, Propanediol, Pueraria Lobata Root Extract, Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract, Squalane, Tocopherol, Trehalose

• Barrier Repair16

  Strengthens and restores the skin's natural barrier.

  Allantoin, Butylene Glycol Dicaprylate/Dicaprate, C9-12 Alkane, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Cetearyl Alcohol, Cetyl Ethylhexanoate, Coco-Caprylate/Caprate, Diisostearyl Malate, Dimethicone, Dimethiconol, Glycerin, Glyceryl Caprylate, Glyceryl Stearate, Hydrogenated Polyisobutene, Squalane, Tocopherol

• Reduces Irritation3

  Eases discomfort and supports skin resilience.

  Allantoin, Beta-Glucan, Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract

• Redness Reducing2

  Soothes visible redness and calms irritation.

  Allantoin, Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract

• Anti-Aging1

  Softens lines and helps skin look youthful.

  Adenosine

• Firming1

  Supports elasticity and bounce.

  Adenosine

• Smoothing13

  Refines rough or uneven texture.

  Allantoin, Butylene Glycol Dicaprylate/Dicaprate, C9-12 Alkane, Cetearyl Alcohol, Cetyl Ethylhexanoate, Coco-Caprylate/Caprate, Diisostearyl Malate, Dimethicone, Dimethiconol, Glyceryl Caprylate, Glyceryl Stearate, Hydrogenated Polyisobutene, Squalane

• Oil Control1

  Reduces shine and excess sebum.

  Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract

• Pore Refining1

  Makes pores look smaller and cleaner.

  Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract

• Antioxidant2

  Shields skin from free radical damage.

  Lycium Chinense Fruit Extract, Tocopherol

• Anti-Pollution5

  Helps defend against airborne pollutants.

  Allantoin, Dimethicone, Glycerin, Lycium Chinense Fruit Extract, Tocopherol

Concerns

• May Trigger Acne3

  Can clog pores or trigger breakouts.

  Cetearyl Alcohol, Sorbitan Isostearate, Tocopherol

• May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis12

  May feed the yeast involved in seborrheic dermatitis.

  Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Beheneth-25 Methacrylate Crosspolymer, Cetearyl Alcohol, Cetyl Ethylhexanoate, Coco-Caprylate/Caprate, Diisostearyl Malate, Glyceryl Stearate, Hydrogenated Castor Oil Isostearate, PEG-100 Stearate, Polyglyceryl-3 Methylglucose Distearate, Polysorbate 20, Polysorbate 60, Sorbitan Isostearate

• May Worsen Keratosis Pilaris3

  May clog follicles or strip skin prone to keratosis pilaris.

  Cetearyl Alcohol, Sorbitan Isostearate, Tocopherol

• May Worsen Oily Skin1

  May increase shine or excess oil.

  Squalane

• May Worsen Irritation9

  May cause stinging, redness or sensitivity.

  Benzyl Benzoate, Citral, Citronellol, Fragrance, Geraniol, Hydrogenated Polyisobutene, Limonene, Linalool, Tocopherol

• May Worsen Eczema7

  May worsen itching or irritation for eczema-prone skin.

  Benzyl Benzoate, Citral, Citronellol, Fragrance, Geraniol, Limonene, Linalool

• May Worsen Rosacea7

  Can trigger flare-ups in rosacea-prone skin.

  Benzyl Benzoate, Citral, Citronellol, Fragrance, Geraniol, Limonene, Linalool

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