Works for
MoisturizingPalmitoyl tripeptide-5, Palmitoyl tetrapeptide-7 + 8 moreWorks well
“Dryness, Sagging, Fine Lines/Wrinkles, Sensitivities, Redness, Breakouts, Discoloration/Dullness, & Free Radical Damage”
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, glycine soja seed extract.
The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: palmitoyl tetrapeptide-7, palmitoyl tripeptide-1, palmitoyl tripeptide-5
Anti-agingCentella asiatica extract, Palmitoyl tripeptide-5 + 4 moreMay help
“Dryness, Sagging, Fine Lines/Wrinkles, Sensitivities, Redness, Breakouts, Discoloration/Dullness, & Free Radical Damage”
This product contains centella asiatica extract, palmitoyl tetrapeptide-7, palmitoyl tripeptide-1, palmitoyl tripeptide-5. 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.
Evens skin toneGlycine soja seed extractNot delivered
“Dryness, Sagging, Fine Lines/Wrinkles, Sensitivities, Redness, Breakouts, Discoloration/Dullness, & Free Radical Damage”
This product contains ingredients (glycine soja seed extract) that could help reduce hyperpigmentation (for example, post-acne marks or age spots) in theory, but there is not enough evidence that they actually work.
Anti-oxidationSide benefit · Centella asiatica extract, Glycine soja seed extract + 1 moreMay help
This product contains antioxidants (centella asiatica extract) that might be able to help neutralize free radicals in skin to lessen the damage it gets from the UV light (sun). There is not enough evidence to confirm their effectiveness in skin though.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy8 flagged ingredientsLow risk
ComedogenicClean of flagged comedogenic ingredientsNone flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~40–60%
Crambe abyssinica seed oil~4.7–7.1%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Crambe abyssinica seed oilPropanediol~3.6–5.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Acts as a solvent for other ingredients. Speeds up the absorption of other ingredients into the skin
More about PropanediolGlycerin~2.8–4.2%
- 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 GlycerinCentella asiatica extract~2.1–3.1%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant extract that has been shown to be able to reduce inflammation in skin, support restoration of skin barrier function, as well as support collagen production. Contains active compounds called centelloids: asiaticoside, madecasosside, asiatic acid and madecassic acid. Might be helpful in preventing stretch marks. It can be itself be irritating though.
More about Centella asiatica extractGlycine soja seed extract~1.8–2.6%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
An emollient that helps soften the skin. Might be somewhat helpful in evening the skin tone.
More about Glycine soja seed extractPalmitoyl tripeptide-5~1.5–2.2%
- 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-5Dioscorea villosa root extract~1.3–1.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Polysorbate 20~1.1–1.6%
Butylene glycol~0.85–1.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a nice product texture and help delivery of other ingredients. Might be somewhat helpful in attracting water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Butylene glycolCarbomer~0.5–1.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps create a thicker or gel-like product texture. It is not a surfactant but can be used in gentle cleansing formulations
More about CarbomerPalmitoyl tripeptide-1~0.45–1.1%
- 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-1Palmitoyl tetrapeptide-7~0.45–1%
- 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 tetrapeptide-7Sorbitan laurate~0.35–0.85%
Polyglyceryl-4 laurate~0.35–0.8%
Dilauryl citrate~0.35–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Ascorbyl palmitate~0.15–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Being a lipid soluble form of vitamin C, it is more stable and can penetrate the skin better than L-Ascorbic acid. It is effective in protecting the skin from free radicals, as well as evening the skin tone, but is less effective in stimulating collagen production compared to L-Ascorbic acid.
More about Ascorbyl palmitateArginine~0.15–0.55%
- 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 ArginineHydrolyzed fucus vesiculosus protein~0.15–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Hydroxyethyl acrylate/sodium acryloyldimethyl taurate copolymer~0.1–0.45%
- 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 copolymerSclerotium gum~0.1–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create gel-like formulas and stabilize emulsions
More about Sclerotium gumPhenoxyethanol~0.1–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolSorbic acid~0.05–0.25%
Caprylyl glycol~0.05–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture
More about Caprylyl glycolIngredient list view
Water, Crambe abyssinica seed oil, Propanediol, Glycerin, Centella asiatica extract, Glycine soja seed extract, Palmitoyl tripeptide-5, Dioscorea villosa root extract, Polysorbate 20, Butylene glycol, Carbomer, Palmitoyl tripeptide-1, Palmitoyl tetrapeptide-7, Sorbitan laurate, Polyglyceryl-4 laurate, Dilauryl citrate, Ascorbyl palmitate, Arginine, Hydrolyzed fucus vesiculosus protein, Hydroxyethyl acrylate/sodium acryloyldimethyl taurate copolymer, Sclerotium gum, Phenoxyethanol, Sorbic acid, Caprylyl glycol
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| about-face essentialsreviveYOUR PRODUCT | Sanitas SkincarePeptiDerm Firming Serum | Miss SpaRich Face Illuminating Crème Mask | Medik8Liquid Peptides | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 54% | 54% | 53% |
| Price | $50.00 | $174.00+$124.00 | — | $68.00+$18.00 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 4 of 6 | 4 of 6 | 4 of 6 |
| Key difference | — | Dipeptide-2 | Niacinamide | Copper Palmitoyl Heptapeptide-14 |
| Irritancy | Low | Low | Low | Low |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
| View product | Shop | Shop | Shop |
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Product summary
"about-face essentials - revive" is effective for: Moisturizing
This product could be helpful for: Anti-aging, but its actives are not the most effective or are not well-studied.
Ingredient callouts
- Peptides (palmitoyl tetrapeptide-7 0.45% - 1.00%, palmitoyl tripeptide-1 0.45% - 1.10% and palmitoyl tripeptide-5 1.50% - 2.20%). There are many different kind of Peptides and they are naturally present in our skin. They all are a combination of aminoacids. Some of them work as natural antibiotics, promote wound-healing and production of collagen. The science is still not settled on how effective Peptides are in skincare, but it is very likely that they have a benefit. They might help restore the skin barrier and fight the signs of aging. At the very least, Peptides work as humectants: they attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improve its hydration.
- Humectants (arginine 0.15% - 0.55% and glycerin 2.80% - 4.20%). These ingredients help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improve the skin hydration.
Price
The product retails for 50.00$ 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 8 studies and safety reviews.
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- 3Centella asiatica in cosmetologyncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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