Peptides (palmitoyl hexapeptide-52 0.65% - 0.95%). 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.
Adenosine 0.50% - 0.75%. It is a compound that in involved in many biological processes inside the skin cells. According one high-quality clinical trial, topical Adenosine in low concentrations can somewhat help improve "deep wrinkles" - the wrinkles that appear with age in places where our faces are most dynamic (for example, on the forehead or in the corners of the eyes).
Humectants (parachlorella beijerinckii exopolysaccharides 1.30% - 1.60% and glycerin 3.80% - 4.60%). These ingredients help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improve the skin hydration.

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The product retails from 12.00$ up to 128.00$ in the United States, for 128.95A$ in Australia and from 68.00£ up to 245.32£ in the United Kingdom.

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Evens skin tone

Anti-aging

What does the product description say?

Key Benefits Product is non-comedogenic.Dermatologically-tested and hypoallergenic Paraben-free, alcohol-free and sulphate-free Reduces fine lines and wrinkles Refines dull, uneven skin texture UK200018556

Source: SpaceNK

This product can help reduce and prevent fine lines and wrinkles, improve skin elasticity and firmness because it contains adenosine.

These ingredients in the product can also be helpful, even though there is less evidence for their effectiveness: palmitoyl hexapeptide-52.

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.

adenosine 0.5% - 0.75%

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Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

Might help improve cell turnover and reduce inflammation in skin. One study shows that the ingredients might be able to help reduce dynamic wrinkles (for example, in the corners of the eyes or on the forehead)

palmitoyl hexapeptide-52 0.65% - 0.95%

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Concentration: Effectiveness: MEDIUM

A type of peptide. Peptides are excellent moisturizers and might be able support collagen production reducing fine lines and wrinkles

camellia sinensis leaf extract 0.7% - 1.05%

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Concentration: Effectiveness: LOW

Can contain potent anti-oxidant compounds (abbreviated ECG, GCG, EGC, and EGCG) that might help protect the skin from free radicals. Can help calm down inflammation and has some anti-bacterial properties. Unfortunately, these antioxidants are unstable and lose their effectiveness very quickly in products. The concentration of the antioxidant compounds in the extract also tends to be low to be effective in topical formulation

Moisturizing

What does the product description say?

-Coconut Water Highly concentrated water packed with essential amino acids, antioxidants, and phytonutrients.

Source: Sephora CA

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, parachlorella beijerinckii exopolysaccharides.

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: dimethicone, cyclopentasiloxane.

The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: palmitoyl hexapeptide-52

palmitoyl hexapeptide-52 0.65% - 0.95%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

A type of peptide. Peptides are excellent moisturizers and might be able support collagen production reducing fine lines and wrinkles

alpha-glucan oligosaccharide 0.55% - 0.85%

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Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin

dimethicone 6.1% - 7.5%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

A silicone that helps to reduce water loss from the surface of the skin. Can temporarily "fill in" lines and wrinkles, absorb oil, and create a nice product finish

Anti-oxidation

This product contains antioxidants (camellia sinensis leaf 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.

camellia sinensis leaf extract 0.7% - 1.05%

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Concentration: Effectiveness: MEDIUM

adenosine 0.5% - 0.75%

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Concentration: Effectiveness: LOW

parachlorella beijerinckii exopolysaccharides 1.3% - 1.6%

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Concentration: Effectiveness: LOW

Compounds extracted from green algae that could help neutralize free radicals, but evidence of effectiveness in skincare products (topical applicaiton) is missing. Helps moisturize the skin by attracting water to its upper layer

Evens skin tone

What does the product description say?

Exclusive Alga Protein and Alguronic Acid, the brand's patented compound, support cell regeneration and recharge tired, dull skin, whilst combating uneven tone to reveal a smoother, more refined complexion come morning.

Source: Mankind

Effective ingredients missing or their concentration is too low

camellia sinensis leaf extract 0.7% - 1.05%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: LOW

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camellia sinensis leaf extract 0.7% - 1.05%

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Works for: Antibacterial, Anti-oxidation, Anti-aging, Anti-blemish, Evens skin tone, Moisturizing

tocopherol 0.5% - 0.75%

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Works for: Anti-oxidation, Anti-inflammatory, Anti-aging, Moisturizing

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

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passiflora incarnata extract 0.65% - 0.95%

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A plant extract that might help neutralize free radicals in skin

benzyl alcohol 0.15% - 0.3%

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A preservative. Can be used to mask unpleasant smell. Can be irritating

Comodogenic ingredients

chlorella protothecoides 1.2% - 1.4%

Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High

algin 0.75% - 1.15%

Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High

Works for: Moisturizing

Used to thicken product formulation. Can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin

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cocos nucifera water 25% - 30%

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Works for: Moisturizing

Might help to attract water to the upper layer of the skin

water 13% - 16%

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Plain old water

dimethicone 6.1% - 7.5%

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Works for: Moisturizing, Mattifying

A silicone that helps to reduce water loss from the surface of the skin. Can temporarily "fill in" lines and wrinkles, absorb oil, and create a nice product finish

Ingredient list view

Cocos nucifera water, Water, Dimethicone, Glycerin, Methyl trimethicone, Butylene glycol, Ceresin, Cyclopentasiloxane, Ozokerite, Parachlorella beijerinckii exopolysaccharides, Chlorella protothecoides, Algin, Hydrolyzed f-fucoidan, Tripleurospermum maritimum extract, Camellia sinensis leaf extract, Palmitoyl hexapeptide-52, Passiflora incarnata extract, Ribose, Collagen, Bidens pilosa extract, Linum usitatissimum seed oil, Adenosine, Elaeis guineensis oil, Gossypium herbaceum seed oil, Tocopherol, Biosaccharide gum-4, Alpha-glucan oligosaccharide, Bht, Citric acid, Leuconostoc/radish root ferment filtrate, Dimethicone/vinyl dimethicone crosspolymer, Dimethicone/peg-10/15 crosspolymer, Dipropylene glycol, Sodium chloride, Lauryl peg-9 polydimethylsiloxyethyl dimethicone, Propanediol, Sodium citrate, Caprylyl glycol, Chlorphenesin, Potassium sorbate, Sodium benzoate, Benzyl alcohol, Dehydroacetic acid, Phenoxyethanol, Parfum, Butylphenyl methylpropional, Hexyl cinnamal

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Key ingredients	adenosine palmitoyl hexapeptide-52 +7 more	Common: adenosine camellia sinensis leaf extract +2 more Other: bacillus ferment polyglycerin-3 +2 more	Common: adenosine dimethicone +1 more Other: gluconolactone peg-10 dimethicone +1 more	Common: adenosine dimethicone +1 more Other: argania spinosa kernel oil centella asiatica leaf extract	Common: adenosine dimethicone +2 more Other: niacinamide anhydroxylitol +19 more	Common: adenosine glycerin +1 more Other: ascorbyl glucoside salicyloyl phytosphingosine +6 more	Common: adenosine glycerin +2 more Other: madecassoside lactic acid +10 more	Common: adenosine dimethicone +1 more Other: ascorbic acid acetyl dipeptide-1 cetyl ester +2 more	Common: adenosine dimethicone +1 more Other: ceramide np betaine +15 more	Common: palmitoyl hexapeptide-52 dimethicone +2 more Other: niacinamide panthenol +4 more	Common: adenosine dimethicone +1 more Other: niacinamide cyanocobalamin +7 more
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Potential Irritants	hexyl cinnamal Has skin benefit? butylphenyl methylpropional Has skin benefit? +12 more	parfum Has skin benefit? disodium edta Has skin benefit? +3 more	p-anisic acid Has skin benefit? disodium edta Has skin benefit? +5 more	ci 19140 Has skin benefit? parfum Has skin benefit? +9 more	ascorbic acid Has skin benefit? propylene glycol Has skin benefit? +14 more	parfum Has skin benefit? alcohol denat. Has skin benefit? +6 more	parfum Has skin benefit? polymnia sonchifolia root juice Has skin benefit? +12 more	parfum Has skin benefit? salicylic acid Has skin benefit? +9 more	parfum Has skin benefit? propolis extract Has skin benefit? +16 more	phenylpropanol Has skin benefit? disodium edta Has skin benefit? +8 more	citrus junos fruit oil Has skin benefit? ascorbic acid Has skin benefit? +8 more
All ingredients	cocos nucifera water Has skin benefit? water Has skin benefit? +45 more	water Has skin benefit? camellia sinensis leaf extract Has skin benefit? +22 more	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +18 more	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +26 more	water Has skin benefit? dimethicone Has skin benefit? +59 more	water Has skin benefit? bifida ferment lysate Has skin benefit? +26 more	water Has skin benefit? bifida ferment lysate Has skin benefit? +38 more	water Has skin benefit? ascorbic acid Has skin benefit? +28 more	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +56 more	water Has skin benefit? ethylhexyl olivate Has skin benefit? +35 more	water Has skin benefit? dimethicone Has skin benefit? +27 more

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