about-face essentials firming potion
Works for
MoisturizingPalmitoyl tripeptide-5, Brassica oleracea italica seed oil + 4 moreWorks well
“Unlike most serums, this treatment does not require an additional moisturizer or eye treatment .”
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:
arginine, glycerin.
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: arginine, brassica oleracea italica seed oil.
The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: palmitoyl tripeptide-5
Anti-oxidationSide benefit · Vitis vinifera seed extractWorks well
This product contains antioxidants (vitis vinifera seed extract) that can help neutralize free radicals in skin. By doing so, they can lessen the damage the skin gets from the UV light (sun).
Anti-agingSide benefit · Vitis vinifera seed extract, Palmitoyl tripeptide-5 + 1 moreMay help
This product contains palmitoyl tripeptide-5, vitis vinifera seed extract. These ingredients might be able to help reduce and prevent fine lines and wrinkles, improve skin elasticity and firmness, but there is not enough evidence that it actually works.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy6 flagged ingredientsLow risk
Comedogenic1 ingredient rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale1 flagged
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Ingredients
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Aloe barbadensis leaf juice~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 leaf juiceBrassica oleracea italica seed oil~5.4–8.1%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant seed oil that consists mainly of erucic acid and used to help soften the upper layer of the skin. This fatty acid can enhance penetration of other ingredients into the skin but it is not a good moisturizer on its own
More about Brassica oleracea italica seed oilPropanediol~4.3–6.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Acts as a solvent for other ingredients. Speeds up the absorption of other ingredients into the skin
More about PropanediolWater~3.6–5.4%
Dimethylaminoethanol tartrate~2.7–4.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Glycerin~1.8–2.6%
- 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 GlycerinVitis vinifera seed extract~1.3–1.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A plant extract that contains resveratrol and other anti-oxidant compounds that can help neutralize free radicals, reduce inflammation in skin and even out its tone. Can be also used to stabilize the product formulation
More about Vitis vinifera seed extractPalmitoyl tripeptide-5~1.1–1.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A type of peptide. Peptides are excellent moisturizers and might be able support collagen production reducing fine lines and wrinkles
More about Palmitoyl tripeptide-5Poria cocos polysaccharide~0.95–1.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Arginine~0.5–1.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An amino acid that is naturally present in skin and helps keep it hydrated. When used together with AHAs, it can reduce their irritating effect on the skin
More about ArginineSorbitan oleate~0.45–1.05%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
- Comedogenicity
- 2/5
Helps oil and water mix together
More about Sorbitan oleateZinc oxide~0.5–1.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A broad spectrum sunblock (protects from both UVA and UVB rays). Is suitable for most sensitive skins. In small concentrations, can be used as a colorant
More about Zinc oxideHydroxyethyl acrylate/sodium acryloyldimethyl taurate copolymer~0.15–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A gelling agent that thickens the product consistency and leaves the skin with a velvety finish
More about Hydroxyethyl acrylate/sodium acryloyldimethyl taurate copolymerHydrolyzed fucus vesiculosus protein~0.15–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Phenoxyethanol~0.1–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolCaprylyl glycol~0.15–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture
More about Caprylyl glycolSorbic acid~0.1–0.4%
Ingredient list view
Aloe barbadensis leaf juice, Unknown, Brassica oleracea italica seed oil, Propanediol, Water, Dimethylaminoethanol tartrate, Glycerin, Vitis vinifera seed extract, Palmitoyl tripeptide-5, Poria cocos polysaccharide, Arginine, Sorbitan oleate, Zinc oxide, Hydroxyethyl acrylate/sodium acryloyldimethyl taurate copolymer, Hydrolyzed fucus vesiculosus protein, Phenoxyethanol, Caprylyl glycol, Sorbic acid
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| about-face essentialsfirming potionYOUR PRODUCT | PixiDetoxifEYE Serum | Edible BeautyDiamond Rush Brightening Eye Serum | the Torriden StoreCellmazing Sérum Perfecteur de Pores au Collagène 5D | |
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| Match | — | 42% | 41% | 41% |
| Price | $40.00 | $28.04−$11.96 | — | $27.00−$13.00 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 3 of 5 | 3 of 5 | 3 of 5 |
| Key difference | — | Sh-Polypeptide-22 | Niacinamide | Hexapeptide-2 |
| Irritancy | Low | Low | Low | Low |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
| View product | Shop | Shop | Shop |
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Product summary
"about-face essentials - firming potion" is effective for: Moisturizing
This product could be helpful for: Anti-aging, but its actives are not the most effective or are not well-studied.
Ingredient callouts
- Peptides (palmitoyl tripeptide-5 1.10% - 1.60%). There are many different kind of Peptides and they are naturally present in our skin. They all are a combination of aminoacids. Some of them work as natural antibiotics, promote wound-healing and production of collagen. The science is still not settled on how effective Peptides are in skincare, but it is very likely that they have a benefit. They might help restore the skin barrier and fight the signs of aging. At the very least, Peptides work as humectants: they attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improve its hydration.
- Humectants (arginine 0.50% - 1.20% and glycerin 1.80% - 2.60%). These ingredients help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improve the skin hydration.
Price
The product retails for 40.00$ 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 11 studies and safety reviews.
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- 6Surfactants and experimental irritant contact dermatitisncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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