SkinCeuticals Triple Lipid Restore 2:4:2
SkinCeuticals
Cosmetic / Skincare productAnti-aging moisturizer / lipid-replenishing cream
Certifications
- Paraben Free, dye Free formulation per official listing. :contentReference[oaicite:18]{index=18}
- Paraben Free, dye Free formulation per official listing. :contentReference[oaicite:18]{index=18}
Anti-aging moisturizer / lipid-replenishing cream
Description
SkinCeuticals Triple Lipid Restore 2:4:2 is an anti-aging lipid moisturizer designed to replenish essential skin lipids — ceramides, natural cholesterol, and fatty acids — depleted by age. This lipid-rich cream helps restore skin’s protective barrier, improve hydration, and visibly enhance skin smoothness, firmness, radiance, and overall skin texture over time. :contentReference[oaicite:0]{index=0}
Bnefits
- Restores essential skin lipids (2% ceramides 1 & 3, 4% natural cholesterol, 2% fatty acids) to support barrier repair and skin health. :contentReference[oaicite:1]{index=1}
- Improves visible signs of skin aging: enhances smoothness, reduces appearance of laxity, improves evenness and radiance, and refines pore appearance. :contentReference[oaicite:2]{index=2}
- Provides improved hydration within 24 hours, ideal for dry or aging skin. :contentReference[oaicite:3]{index=3}
- Lightweight yet emollient, fast-absorbing texture suitable for regular use on face, neck, and chest. :contentReference[oaicite:4]{index=4}
- Paraben-free, dye-free formula as per official product listing. :contentReference[oaicite:5]{index=5}
Indications
- Aging or mature skin with depleted lipids and compromised skin barrier. :contentReference[oaicite:6]{index=6}
- Dry, normal or dry-to-combination skin needing lipid replenishment and hydration. :contentReference[oaicite:7]{index=7}
- Improving visible signs of accelerated aging: uneven texture, surface roughness, reduced elasticity, dullness, enlarged pores. :contentReference[oaicite:8]{index=8}
- Use as part of a maintenance regimen for skin barrier support following professional aesthetic or dermatological procedures (optional). :contentReference[oaicite:9]{index=9}
Composition
- Aqua / Water / Eau
- Dimethicone
- Hydrogenated Polyisobutene
- Glycerin
- Cholesterol (natural cholesterol)
- C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate
- Ceramide 3 (part of ceramides 1 & 3 system)
- Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil Unsaponifiables
- Bis-PEG-18 Methyl Ether Dimethyl Silane
- Sodium Polyacrylate
- PEG-10 Dimethicone
- Nylon-12
- Lauryl PEG-9 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone
- Dimethicone/PEG-10/15 Crosspolymer
- Phenoxyethanol
- Disteardimonium Hectorite
- Hydroxyethylpiperazine Ethane Sulfonic Acid
- Ammonium Polyacryloyldimethyl Taurate
- Chlorphenesin
- Caprylyl Glycol
- PEG/PPG-18/18 Dimethicone
- Propylene Carbonate
- Disodium EDTA
- Acrylonitrile / Methyl Methacrylate / Vinylidene Chloride Copolymer
- Adenosine
- Dipropylene Glycol
- Lavandula Angustifolia (Lavender) Oil
- Rosmarinus Officinalis (Rosemary) Leaf Oil
- t-Butyl Alcohol
- Mentha Piperita (Peppermint) Oil
- Sodium Citrate
- Linalool
- Ceramide EOP
- Tocopherol (Vitamin E)
- Limonene
- Other stabilizers and internal preservatives / compounds as per full ingredient listing. :contentReference[oaicite:10]{index=10}
Formulation
- Cream / emulsion: a lipid-rich moisturizer with a lightweight, fast-absorbing texture, designed to melt on skin contact when warmed between fingertips. :contentReference[oaicite:11]{index=11}
Packaging
- 48 ml jar (1.6 fl oz) — standard size as per official listing. :contentReference[oaicite:12]{index=12}
Usage
- Apply a small amount between fingertips and warm the cream by rubbing. Then apply in gentle circular motions to face, neck and chest once or twice daily. :contentReference[oaicite:13]{index=13}
- Morning: use after antioxidant serum (e.g. vitamin C) and before sunscreen. :contentReference[oaicite:14]{index=14}
- Night: if using retinol or corrective actives, apply Triple Lipid Restore 2:4:2 after those for added barrier support. :contentReference[oaicite:15]{index=15}
Contraindications
- None explicitly listed by manufacturer. Users with known sensitivities or allergies to any ingredients (e.g. essential oils, silicones) should exercise caution.
Adverse Effects
- Potential for skin irritation or sensitivity, especially in individuals reactive to essential oils or strong emollients (common with rich lipid creams). (Not explicitly documented in official sources.)
Storage Conditions
- Store at room temperature, away from direct heat and sunlight. (Standard for cosmetic creams.)
- Keep container tightly closed when not in use.
Duration
Regular ongoing use (not limited) \u2014 visible improvements seen in clinical study over 8 weeks. :contentReference[oaicite:16]{index=16}
Onset
Some barrier-resilience improvement within 1 week; visible skin smoothness and improved texture reported by 8 weeks. :contentReference[oaicite:17]{index=17}
