Anti-Wrinkle Day Cream 45+ 50ml

Description

AQUA, GLYCERIN, DIMETHICONE (Silicone), BUTYROSPERMUM PARKII BUTTER (Vegetable shea butter), PARAFFINUM LIQUIDUM (Mineral Oil), GLYCERYL STEARATE SE (Potentially comedogenic), POLYGLYCERYL-3 METHYLGLUCOSE DISTEARATE, STEARYL ALCOHOL, ADENOSINE (Active), ALUMINUM STARCH OCTENYLSUCCINATE, BETULA ALBA LEAF EXTRACT (Downy Birch), CAFFEINE (Active ingredient derived from the Arabian coffee tree), CAPRYLYL GLYCOL, CARBOMER, Chamomilla recutita flower extract (Wild chamomile (German)), CITRIC ACID, CITRONELLOL (Regulated allergen), DISODIUM EDTA, Horsetail Extract (Field horsetail), GLUCOSE (Sugar), HYDROLYZED HAZELNUT PROTEIN, ISOEUGENOL (Regulated allergen), LIMONENE (Regulated allergen), LINALOOL (Regulated allergen), Malus domestica fruit cell culture extract, MYRISTIC ACID (Fatty acid, Potentially comedogenic), PALMITIC ACID (Fatty acid), PHENOXYETHANOL, POTASSIUM SORBATE, PROPYLENE GLYCOL (Glycol), RHAMNOSIS (Sugar), SODIUM BENZOATE, SODIUM HYDROXIDE, STEARIC ACID (Fatty acid), TOCOPHEROL (Vitamin E), STINGING NETTLE EXTRACT (Nettle), XANTHAN GUM, PERFUM (Perfume)

My Doctor's Diagnosis: Analysis and Target

Visit Garnier SkinActive Anti-Wrinkle Day Cream 45+ is primarily intended for mature skin, aged 45 and over, showing signs of aging such as wrinkles, loss of firmness, and dryness. My analysis of the formulation reveals a desire to target wrinkle reduction while providing comfort and nutrition to the skin. The presence of moisturizing and antioxidant active ingredients positions this product as a daily ally in preventing and reducing the effects of aging.

Formula Analysis: Key Assets

Three major assets catch my attention:

• Adenosine : known for its wrinkle-reducing properties, it stimulates collagen production and promotes cell repair, helping to smooth the skin.
• Caffeine : derived from the coffee tree, it acts as a powerful antioxidant and stimulates microcirculation, helping to reduce fatigue and puffiness.
• Shea butter : an excellent nourishing ingredient, it restores the skin barrier, protects against dehydration, and provides suppleness to mature skin.

The synergy of these active ingredients, combined with vitamin E, gives the formula overall effectiveness against the signs of aging, while respecting the skin's balance.

Tips and Application Ritual

I apply this cream in the morning, on clean, dry skin, using upward strokes. It can be combined with an antioxidant or moisturizing serum, but I avoid combining it with products that are highly concentrated in exfoliating acids or retinoids on the same morning, to limit the risk of irritation. It is ideal as a makeup base.

My Final Verdict & Safety Opinion

Garnier SkinActive's Anti-Wrinkle Day Cream 45+ stands out for its comfortable texture and multi-corrective action. Its fragrance, although present, remains subtle. One possible drawback is the presence of fragrance allergens, which should be monitored in very sensitive skin. In conclusion, it is an effective and well-tolerated skincare product for mature skin.