Review (5/5): nice formula, feels good, absorbs well, effective. This is my 2nd container. Love GoMay
I have used this before! I had used several GoMay products about a two years ago. I have liked them all, and there are some products that I have repurchased (love their aminos face wash). I remember really liking this night cream, and so when it came up as an option to try, I thought maybe it was another version, but no it is the same. I think the change has been in the company. They were entirely a Chinese brand, and now I see USA labeling- but I think it is still a Chinese beauty product. Same stuff that I know and love. Same press down dispenser container. I am copying over my old review as the info is all the same, and my experience is the same. While I dont rate on price, I am pleased at its effectiveness and how it is half the price of similar items I have used.
Safe, effective moisturizing product with promising ingredients. I am used to using several of these ingredients, and I must stress that it is important to use SPF when using anything with retinol. I saw that this has quite a list of ingredients that I am not totally familiar with, so I went through each one and looked them up. I included a short description of each (and included EWG rating for those that like that sort of information). You will note that most all have a very GOOD rating of 1 or 2. The only ingredient that has a higher number (bad) is for the retinol- and that is because of the degree to which retinol/vitamin A, by nature can absorb into the skin (toxicity) and how our skin is more sensitive to UV rays. So again, wear your SPF when using any retinol based products.
--GoMay is a Chinese (turned USA) beauty company and from everything I have used, the products have been impressive in formulation and the thought and safety put into creating it.
--Awesome, attractive container. Has a press down lid that pops out some product. Keeps it clean and safe! BUT if you want to get into the container, the lid does come off.
--Minimal scent- naturally occurring. Can't quite put my finger on the aroma. It dissipates quickly, and it is really faint. Like green tea and plain yogurt.
--The cream absorbs quickly. It just soaks right into my skin. I have skin that leans dry, and I do follow up with either a hydrating sunscreen, or if used at night I add a thicker emollient. Your experience may vary.
3% active retinol-- age eraser, give it time (at least 3-4 months of consistent use)
2% hyaluronic acid-- excellent humectant
Vitamin C, Vitamin E--antioxidants, skin brightener
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Here is the full list of ingredients:
-AQUA water!
-BUTYLENE GLYCOL (1) skin-conditioning agent - miscellaneous, solvent, viscosity decreasing agent, humectant, masking, skin conditioning, and viscosity controlling. Texture enhancer.FDA deems it safe.
-GLYCERIN (1-2) humectant, skin protectant, viscosity decreasing agent, perfuming, and solvent
-RETINYL PALMITATE (6-9) Vitamin A which is absorbed into skin and converted to retinol . Skin-conditioning.Concerns regarding Vit A toxicity (especially in pregnant, nursing) as well as increased damage when skin is exposed to UV rays. Wear your SPF, folks- especially when using retinol based products.
-SQUALANE (1) Occlusive, refatting, and skin conditioning
-SORBITAN STEARATE, (1) surfactant - emulsifying agent, and emulsifying
-CETEARYL ALCOHOL (1) fatty alcohol (a good alcohol that DOES NOT pose a risk to sensitizing skin), emollient, emulsifying, emulsion stabilising, emollient, texture enhancer
-CETEARYL GLUCOSIDE (2) emulsifying agent,Texture Enhancer. A blend of cetearyl alcohol and glucose that functions as an emulsifier
GLYCERYL STEARATE (1) A mixture of portions of glycerin and stearic acid used as an emollient, surfactant, and emulsifier.
CYCLOMETHICONE (1) humectant, solvent, and viscosity controlling. An alcohol-free, clear, colorless, odorless, silicone liquid used as a carrying and wetting agent for personal care products.
BETA VULGARIS (BEET) ROOT EXTRACT (1) Skin conditioning
HYDROGENATED POLYDECENE (2)emollient;skin-conditioning agent. Synthetic polymer that functions as an emollient and skin-softening agent.
HYDROXYETHYL ACRYLATE/SODIUM ACRYLOYLDIMETHYL TAURATE COPOLYMER (1) gelling agent that thickens, emulsifies, and stabilizes products and solutions. It is very easy to use in liquid form and provides a sensation of freshness followed by a melting effect on contact with the skin.
ISOHEXADECANE (1) emollient, and skin conditioning, dry-finish ingredient with a powder-like finish.The size of isohexadecane keeps it from penetrating too far into the skin, so it can be a good ingredient to keep other ingredients, like certain antioxidants, on skin’s surface.
POLYSORBATE 60 1-3, depending on usage) Solubilizing agent, and emulsifying. Helps other ingredients to dissolve in a solvent in which they would not normally dissolve. They also help to form emulsions by reducing the surface tension of the substances to be emulsified.
SORBITAN ISOSTEARATE (1) emulsifying agent, used to thicken and stabilize cosmetics formulation
BEESWAX (1) thickening agent
XYLITYLGLUCOSIDE (1) An ingredient derived from two water-binding plant sugars, xylitol and glucose. Its trade name is Aquaxyl. It works to improve skin moisturization by preventing water loss.
ANHYDROXYLITOL (1)skin-conditioning agent , humectant. A natural, plant-derived ingredient that acts as a humectant to help skin absorb and retain moisture
TOCOPHEROL (1) Vitamin E- antioxidant, occlusive, and skin conditioning
ASCORBIC ACID (1) Vitamin C- potent antioxidant and skin-soothing agent and can improve the appearance of signs of aging and help brighten an uneven skin tone
SODIUM HYALURONATE (1) humectant, and skin conditioning, Salt form of skin-replenishing ingredient hyaluronic acid; considered more effective for skin than pure hyaluronic acid due to its greater compatibility
CAMELLIA SINENSIS POLYPHENOLS (1-2 depending on usage) Green tea! antioxidant, fragrance ingredient, ultraviolet light absorber, antimicrobial, astringent, emollient, humectant,
FULLERENES (1) antimicrobial and skin conditioning. A potent antioxidant that can scavenge free radicals. is one way to slow down wrinkles and pigmentation. The double bonds in the fullerene can easily react with free radicals, soaking them up like a “radical sponge” so they can’t react with your skin and damage it.
ECTOIN (1) a synthetic ingredient that serves as an emollient on skin and can also have a buffering effect in cosmetic formulas.
BUTYROSPERMUM PARKII (SHEA BUTTER) (1) occlusive, viscosity increasing agent - nonaqueous, skin conditioning, emollient, anti-aging
CHENOPODIUM QUINOA SEED EXTRACT (1) skin-conditioning agent. Rich in essential fatty acids. These essential fatty acids restore the skin’s barrier function, which helps to keep the skin hydrated and soft. This extract also contains vitamin C and E, powerful antioxidants that can protect the skin from free radicals caused by factors such as UV radiation and pollution
HYDROXYACETOPHENONE (1) synthetic antioxidant and skin-conditioning ingredient capable of neutralizing several different types of free radicals.
PETROLATUM (1-4, depends on usage. "Good" for skin care) petrolatum is a rich emollient and FDA-approved skin protectant. It is one of the best ingredients for dry to very dry skin, including around the eyes. Although derived from crude oil (thus making petrolatum a natural ingredient), it is highly purified prior to being used in cosmetics, so there’s no risk of exposure to unwanted chemicals.
HYDROGENATED LECITHIN (1-2) Hydrogenated form of the skin-restoring ingredient lecithin. Emulsifying agent, suspending agent
MYRISTIC ACID (1) fragrance ingredient, opacifying agent, surfactant - cleansing agentsurfactant-cleansing agent is included as a function for the soap form of myristic acid., cleansing, emulsifying, and perfuming
STEARYL ALCOHOL (1) Fatty alcohol used as an emollient and to help keep other ingredients intact in a formulation. NOT a drying, irritating types of alcohol (such as SD alcohol or denatured alcohol).
TOCOPHERYL ACETATE (1-2) is a form of vitamin E frequently used in cosmetics for its antioxidant benefit.
BEHENYL ALCOHOL (1)is a thickening agent used in cosmetics. It is not related to irritating forms of alcohol.
STEARIC ACID (1), emulsifier, emollient and lubricant. Helps improve the texture and consistency of other products. Creamy, waxy
BEHENIC ACID (1) Fatty acid used as a thickening agent and surfactant.
OLEIC/LINOLEIC/LINOLENIC POLYGLYCERIDES (1) binder, emulsion stabilizer, skin-conditioning agent - emollien
1,2-HEXANEDIOL (1) solvent. A synthetic preservative and moisture-binding agent belonging to a class of agents known as higher molecular glycols. It is considered non-sensitizing.
PALMITOYL TRIPEPTIDE-5 (1) A synthetic peptide that is believed to play a role in the appearance of skin firmness Highly bioactive, deeply skin penetrating peptide (palmitoyl tripeptide-5). Has been found in-vitro studies to activate tissue growth factor (TGF-beta
PROPYLENE GLYCOL (2) is a humectant (hydrating) and delivery ingredient used in cosmetics. It also helps active ingredients penetrate skin. In the amounts used in cosmetics, it’s not a concern in the least. Fragrance ingredient, humectant, skin-conditioning agent, viscosity controlling
DENDROBIUM NOBILE EXTRACT From the Orchid family, anti microbrial, hydrating
MACROCYSTIS PYRIFERA EXTRACT (1) Kelp. Regenerating, revitalizing
ALLANTOIN (1) is a byproduct of uric acid extracted from urea and considered an effective skin-soothing and skin-conditioning agent.