100% PURE Mushroom Peptide Moisturizer
Works for
2 of 2 advertised claims delivered
Anti-aging3 ingredients credited for this claimStrong support
“This moisturizer is the perfect choice for anyone looking to achieve a youthful, radiant complexion.”
This product can help reduce and prevent fine lines and wrinkles, improve skin elasticity and firmness because it contains niacinamide.
Keep in mind that it typically takes at least 6 weeks to notice any results because the changes that are needed to improve fine lines and elasticity happen in the deeper layers of the skin. No topical anti-aging product can “erase” wrinkles or fully reverse signs of aging.
Moisturizing14 ingredients credited for this claimStrong support
“Mushroom Peptide Moisturizer”
This product can help improve hydration of the skin with the two types of ingredients.
The first type is called “humectants”:
these ingredients help attract water.
When humectants are on the surface of the skin, they “pull in” the moisture from the outside environment, or from
within deeper layers of the skin. The following ingredients in this product do the job:
glycerin, hyaluronic acid.
This product also contains ingredients called “occlusives”. They help reduce the speed with which our skin loses moisture to the outside environment. These ingredients also help soften the upper layer of the skin, so it feels less tight and nicer to the touch. The following ingredients in this product do the job: helianthus annuus seed oil, squalane.
The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: niacinamide
Anti-blemishNot advertised by the brand · 1 ingredient credited for this claimStrong support
This product can help reduce breakouts and clogged pores because it contains the following ingredient: niacinamide. This ingredient is used for treating acne and can have a noticeable effect.
Evens skin toneNot advertised by the brand · 2 ingredients credited for this claimStrong support
This product can help reduce hypepigmentation and even out the skin tone because it contains the following effective ingredients: niacinamide
Keep in mind that you would need to apply any topical skincare targetted at hypigmentation consistently for a couple of months to get a result. No topical skincare product can help get rid of hyperpigmentation (including post-acne marks and age spots) instantly.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy3 strong irritants: Rosa damascena flower water, Geranium maculatum oil + 1 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
ComedogenicClean of flagged comedogenic ingredientsNone flagged
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Ingredients
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Aloe barbadensis extract~23–34%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Traditionally used to treat sunburns, dermatitis and inflammation, but evidence for its effectiveness is lacking. The extract can contain humectants that help attract water into the skin
More about Aloe barbadensis extractHelianthus annuus seed oil~4.6–7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A great emollient due to its high linoleic acid content. One of the most effective plant oils in helping skin hydration and repairing skin barrier function
More about Helianthus annuus seed oilRosa damascena flower water~4.2–6.3%
- Irritation risk
- High
Used to add a nice rose smell to the product. Might help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and have some anti-oxidant effect. Can be irritating
More about Rosa damascena flower waterGlycerin~3.4–5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant
More about GlycerinNiacinamide~2.6–4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Is proven to be effective in reducing blemishes, evening out skin tone and helping to improve lines and wrinkles. It helps the skin to repair sun damage, calm down inflammation and keep maintain good levels of moisture. The concentration of about 2% is effective for supporting the skin barrier and evening out the skin tone. Concentration of 4-6% is better for helping with acne and balancing the sebum production
More about NiacinamideGanoderma lucidum extract~1.9–2.8%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Ganoderma lucidum extractLentinus edodes extract~1.4–2.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Inonotus obliquus extract~1.2–1.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Tremella fuciformis extract~1.1–1.6%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A mushroom extract that might help attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Tremella fuciformis extractCordyceps militaris extract~0.9–1.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Hericium erinaceum extract~0.6–1.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Grifola frondosa extract~0.5–1.15%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Trametes versicolor extract~0.45–1.05%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A mushroom extract that might have some skin-lightening and moisturizing properties, but solid research is lacking. It is unlikely to be effective in the concentration used in skincare products
More about Trametes versicolor extractPrunus mume extract~0.4–1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Rosa canina seed extract~0.45–1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Chenopodium quinoa seed extract~0.4–0.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Chenopodium quinoa seed extractSodium hyaluronate~0.4–0.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin
More about Sodium hyaluronateHyaluronic acid~0.35–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin. Naturally present in skin. Typically has large molecule size unless advertised otherwise on the product label. Helps support skin's barrier function and may help to reduce inflammation
More about Hyaluronic acidTocopherol~0.35–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Pure form of vitamin E. Can help moisturise and protect the skin from free radicals. Often used to help stabilise other ingredients or the formula itself
More about TocopherolSqualane~0.4–0.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An oil naturally present in skin. Works as an emollient to soften the skin and form a protective layer on its surface without a greasy feeling.
More about SqualaneXanthan gum~0.3–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a thicker product consistency
More about Xanthan gumRaspberry ketone~0.2–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- High
Used as a fragrance. It can reduce skin pigmentation, but it is not safe to use for these purposes in high concentrations as use of raspberry ketone and its derivative is linked to causing loss of skin pigmentation in people (leukoderma)
More about Raspberry ketoneRosa canina seed oil~0.15–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant oil that helps soften the upper layer of the skin. It might have anti-oxidant properties. Might help reduce inflammation in skin and help against blemishes
More about Rosa canina seed oilGeranium maculatum oil~0.15–0.65%
Lavandula angustifolia oil~0.15–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- High
An essential oil. Potential allergen and can be irritating. It has some anti-bacterial properties
More about Lavandula angustifolia oilLauryl glucoside~0.3–0.75%
Myristyl glucoside~0.2–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Polyglyceryl-6 laurate~0.15–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oil and water mix together
More about Polyglyceryl-6 laurateDehydroacetic acid~0.1–0.45%
Benzyl alcohol~0.1–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- High
A preservative. Can be used to mask unpleasant smell. Can be irritating
More about Benzyl alcoholIngredient list view
Aloe barbadensis extract, Unknown, Helianthus annuus seed oil, Rosa damascena flower water, Glycerin, Niacinamide, Unknown, Ganoderma lucidum extract, Lentinus edodes extract, Inonotus obliquus extract, Tremella fuciformis extract, Cordyceps militaris extract, Hericium erinaceum extract, Grifola frondosa extract, Trametes versicolor extract, Unknown, Prunus mume extract, Rosa canina seed extract, Chenopodium quinoa seed extract, Sodium hyaluronate, Hyaluronic acid, Tocopherol, Squalane, Xanthan gum, Raspberry ketone, Rosa canina seed oil, Geranium maculatum oil, Lavandula angustifolia oil, Lauryl glucoside, Myristyl glucoside, Polyglyceryl-6 laurate, Dehydroacetic acid, Benzyl alcohol
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| 100% PUREMushroom Peptide MoisturizerYOUR PRODUCT | Rephrlight hydration cream 2.0 | NEOGEN X SUR.MEDICSurmedic 24K Gold Caviar Repair Vital Cream | Spectacle SkincarePerformance Crème | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 85% | 84% | 84% |
| Price | $25.00 | — | $39.59+$14.59 | $100.47+$75.47 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 7 of 10 | 7 of 10 | 6 of 10 |
| Key difference | — | Panthenol | Copper Tripeptide-1 | Retinal |
| Irritancy | High | Medium | Medium | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
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Product summary
Based on the ingredients included, "100% PURE - Mushroom Peptide Moisturizer" works well for moisturizing the skin. This moisturizer uses a good combo of humectants and emollients. These both types of ingredients are essentials for improving the skin hydration and keeping the skin barrier healthy. Humectants in this product (glycerin, hyaluronic acid, sodium hyaluronate, aloe barbadensis extract and rosa damascena flower water) help to increase the water content in the upper layer of the skin. (These ingredients do so by "capturing" water molecules from the outside air or from within the deeper layers of the skin). Emollients in this formulation (helianthus annuus seed oil and squalane) help to reduce the moisture loss from the skin. They also soften the skin surface and relieve the feeling of dryness and tightness.
Ingredient callouts
- We particularly like that there is a good concentration of Niacinamide (2.60% - 4.00%) in this moisturizer. Niacinamide is a well-studied multi-tasking active. It is a great ingredient to have in a moisturizer. It is stable, and can work well in almost any hydrating formulation. There is solid evidence that Niacinamide can help support skin barrier, regulate oil production and reduce acne and clogged pores. It also helps to fight photodamage and help improve the skin tone, reducing pigmentation marks.
Irritation risk
This moisturizer contains a bunch of common irritants, including ingredients that do not provide any known benefit for the skin. It might not be the best choice if your skin is sensitive. We assess the overall irritancy of this moisturizer to be high. For a detailed overview of all potential irritants: click here
You can see the detailed formula review with the breakdown of all actives in the product and the full ingredient list with estimated concentrations in the tables below.
About the brand
According to Cruelty-Free Kitty "100% PURE" is cruelty free and so is its parent company.
Price
The product retails for 25.00$ in the United States.
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 20 studies and safety reviews.
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