Reading skincare ingredients after 50

The most useful ingredient information connects the formula to the job you want it to do. Start with the complete product, rather than collecting individual ingredient names.

Separate highlights from the full list

A product page may feature a few ingredients to explain the formula’s focus. That is not the same as the complete INCI list on the packaging. If you need to avoid a specific ingredient, check the full list for the exact product you plan to buy.

Ask the brand when that information is missing. A question before purchase is easier to resolve than uncertainty after the jar arrives.

The formulas in this range

Truff’elle’s Black Truffle Peptide Cream features bio-fermented black truffle and peptides. It is available in 50mL and 20mL Discovery sizes.

The Eye Cream is a distinct formula. Its published highlights include bio-fermented black truffle, acetyl hexapeptide-8, sodium hyaluronate and retinol. Do not assume an ingredient featured in the Eye Cream is present in the face cream.

Our Science page brings the formulation approach together. Ask us for the complete list if you need to inspect the formula in detail.

Put research in context

An ingredient’s reputation or a supplier’s research does not establish the exact result of every finished product containing it. The tested material, concentration and formulation matter. See how to read testing claims for a practical set of questions.

Decide whether you need a face moisturiser, eye-area care or both. Then check the directions, suitability, volume and price on our range comparison.

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Frequently asked

Questions about this topic.

What is the difference between highlighted ingredients and the full ingredient list?

A product page may feature a few ingredients to explain the formula's focus, which is not the same as the complete INCI list on the packaging.

Does the Eye Cream contain the same ingredients as the face cream?

The Eye Cream is a distinct formula, so you should not assume an ingredient featured in it is present in the face cream.

Where can I find the complete ingredient list for a product?

If that information is missing from the product page, you can ask the brand for the complete list before you buy.

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Truff’elle editorial team
Editorial team, Truffëlle Journal
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