This product also contains Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid). It can be an effective active for anti-aging and evening out the skin tone, but in this product it is used for stabilizing other ingredients in the formulation. In this concentration (0.15% - 0.30%) it cannot have a noticeable benefit for the skin.
This product includes a form of Retinoids (vitamin A) - retinyl palmitate 0.15% - 0.25%, but this type of vitamin A is not very effective. It could in theory help with fine lines and wrinkles, but the effect is most likely minimal.
Peptides (heptapeptide-15 palmitate 0.50% - 0.70% and copper palmitoyl heptapeptide-14 0.65% - 1.00%). Peptides are a very big group of ingredients. They all consist of a different combination of aminoacids. Our skin produces Peptides naturally. Some of them work as natural antibiotics, promote wound-healing and production of collagen. The scientists are still studying how effective the topical application of Peptides is, but it is very likely that theynare helpful. Peptides might be able to support skin barrier restoration and even have an anti-aging benefit. At the very least, they certainly help attract water to the skin and support the hydration in this way.
Humectants (sodium lactate 0.15% - 0.25%, sodium pca 0.15% - 0.25%, glycerin 0.20% - 0.35%, arginine 0.15% - 0.30%, histidine 0.15% - 0.30%, alanine 0.25% - 0.45%, pca 0.25% - 0.45%, aspartic acid 0.25% - 0.50%, heptapeptide-15 palmitate 0.50% - 0.70%, copper palmitoyl heptapeptide-14 0.65% - 1.00% and parachlorella beijerinckii exopolysaccharides 1.50% - 1.80%). These ingredients help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improve the skin hydration.

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Anti-aging

What does the product description say?

Patented Alguronic Acid utilises naturally sourced algae to reduce fine lines and wrinkles, boosting the effectiveness of other skincare ingredients.

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This product can help reduce and prevent fine lines and wrinkles, improve skin elasticity and firmness because it contains heptapeptide-15 palmitate.

These ingredients in the product can also be helpful, even though there is less evidence for their effectiveness: adenosine triphosphate, aspartic acid, copper palmitoyl heptapeptide-14, epigallocatechin gallate, phloretin, serine, threonine.

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.

heptapeptide-15 palmitate 0.5% - 0.7%

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Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

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

phloretin 1.2% - 1.5%

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Concentration: Effectiveness: MEDIUM

A potent antioxidant that is able to penetrate the skin barrier. It can help neutralize free radicals in skin, fight photodamage and reduce hyperpigmentation. It is, however, unstable and loses effectiveness when exposed to light. Effective products with phloretin must come in air-tight opaque packaging and use a sophisticated delivery technology

epigallocatechin gallate 0.45% - 0.65%

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Concentration: Effectiveness: MEDIUM

A polyphenol found in tea. This particular compound abbreviated EGCG is the most powerful antioxidant among those extracted from tea (usually green tea). Unfortunately, EGCG is unstable, requires a low pH (below 4) to prevent quick degradation, and does not penetrate the skin very well. This is why the full anti-oxidant effect of EGCG is typically not realized when it is added to topical skincare

Moisturizing

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It defends the skin against external aggressors, keeping it smooth, hydrated, and healthy.

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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: alanine, arginine.

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, dimethicone.

The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: copper palmitoyl heptapeptide-14, heptapeptide-15 palmitate

dimethicone 1.8% - 2.3%

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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

sodium lactate 0.15% - 0.25%

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Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Is often used to adjust the pH level of the product

sodium pca 0.15% - 0.25%

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Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

Naturally present in skin and helps to attract water to its upper layer

Evens skin tone

The following ingredient (ingredients) in this product might be helpful, but there is no evidence to confirm that it actually works: alanine, epigallocatechin gallate, phloretin.

epigallocatechin gallate 0.45% - 0.65%

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Concentration: Effectiveness: MEDIUM

phloretin 1.2% - 1.5%

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Concentration: Effectiveness: MEDIUM

alanine 0.25% - 0.45%

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Concentration: Effectiveness: LOW

An amino-acid that helps to attract water to the upper layer of the skin and might help to lighten the skin, but solid evidence is lacking

Anti-oxidation

This product contains antioxidants (phloretin) that can help neutralize free radicals in skin. By doing so, they can lessen the damage the skin gets from the UV light (sun).

The following ingredients - epigallocatechin gallate also can have an antioxidant effect, but there is less evidence to confirm their effectiveness in skin.

phloretin 1.2% - 1.5%

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Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

epigallocatechin gallate 0.45% - 0.65%

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Concentration: Effectiveness: MEDIUM

parachlorella beijerinckii exopolysaccharides 1.5% - 1.8%

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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

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niacinamide 0.15% - 0.3%

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Works for: Anti-aging, Moisturizing, Evens skin tone, Anti-blemish, Reduces irritation, Antibacterial, Reduces redness, Anti-inflammatory

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

epigallocatechin gallate 0.45% - 0.65%

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

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ascorbic acid 0.15% - 0.3%

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Works for: Anti-aging, Anti-oxidation, Evens skin tone

The most well-researched antioxidant that works in skin. Helps neutralize free radicals supporting collagen production, helping to even out the skin tone and preventing early signs of aging

retinyl palmitate 0.15% - 0.25%

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Works for: Anti-aging, Evens skin tone, Anti-blemish, Exfoliation

Three steps removed from the active form of vitamin A - retinoic acid. To have an effect in the skin, it first needs to be converted twice to become the retinoic acid. This means it is less potent than retinol, but could also be less irritating. Once converted to the retinoic acid in the skin, it helps against all signs of aging, improves skin cell turnover and helps fight blemishes and clogged pores. However, in many cosmetic formulations, it is used in a concentration that is too low to have the full effect

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water 45% - 55%

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Plain old water

butylene glycol 5.6% - 6.9%

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Works for: Moisturizing

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

peg-8 dimethicone 3.9% - 4.8%

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Works for: Moisturizing

A type of silicone that can help create nice product texture and soften the upper layer of the skin

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Water, Butylene glycol, Peg-8 dimethicone, Propanediol, Caprylyl methicone, Dimethicone, Parachlorella beijerinckii exopolysaccharides, Phloretin, Ergothioneine, Copper palmitoyl heptapeptide-14, Heptapeptide-15 palmitate, Epigallocatechin gallate, Tocopheryl acetate, Aspartic acid, Pca, Disodium edta, Alanine, Serine, Valine, Isoleucine, Proline, Threonine, Lactic acid/glycolic acid copolymer, Polyvinyl alcohol, Histidine, Phenylalanine, Arginine, Ascorbic acid, Octyldodecanol, Pyridoxine hcl, Retinyl palmitate, Silica, Sodium propoxyhydroxypropyl thiosulfate silica, Glycerin, Hydroxyethyl acrylate/sodium acryloyldimethyl taurate copolymer, Ammonium acryloyldimethyltaurate/vp copolymer, Pentylene glycol, Isohexadecane, Adenosine triphosphate, Hydrolyzed oat protein, Niacinamide, Citric acid, Polysorbate 60, Sorbitan isostearate, Sodium pca, Sodium phytate, Sodium lactate, Sodium benzoate, Potassium sorbate, Phenoxyethanol

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Key ingredients	copper palmitoyl heptapeptide-14 heptapeptide-15 palmitate +19 more	Common: niacinamide arginine +7 more Other: adenosine beta-glucan +13 more	Common: niacinamide epigallocatechin gallate +8 more Other: madecassoside galactomyces ferment filtrate +29 more	Common: niacinamide glycerin +8 more Other: copper tripeptide-1 adenosine +28 more	Common: niacinamide histidine +6 more Other: sodium ascorbyl phosphate pisum sativum peptide +2 more	Common: niacinamide pca +7 more Other: tetrahexyldecyl ascorbate ceramide ap +17 more	Common: niacinamide arginine +7 more Other: adenosine beta-glucan +13 more	Common: niacinamide serine +7 more Other: acetyl octapeptide-3 madecassoside +31 more	Common: niacinamide glycerin +7 more Other: madecassoside adenosine +17 more	Common: niacinamide glycerin +7 more Other: oligopeptide-1 lactic acid +11 more	Common: niacinamide aspartic acid +7 more Other: ascorbic acid polypeptide adenosine +14 more	Common: niacinamide glycerin +8 more Other: oligopeptide-1 tripeptide-1 +9 more
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Potential Irritants	retinyl palmitate Has skin benefit? ascorbic acid Has skin benefit? +11 more	salvia miltiorrhiza root extract Has skin benefit? eclipta prostrata leaf extract Has skin benefit? +10 more	ginkgo biloba leaf extract Has skin benefit? ascorbic acid Has skin benefit? +13 more	eucalyptus globulus leaf extract Has skin benefit? ascorbic acid Has skin benefit? +15 more	propylene glycol Has skin benefit? potassium sorbate Has skin benefit? +1 more	ci 19140 Has skin benefit? rosmarinus officinalis leaf extract Has skin benefit? +16 more	salvia miltiorrhiza root extract Has skin benefit? eclipta prostrata leaf extract Has skin benefit? +10 more	rosa damascena flower water Has skin benefit? caprylyl glycol Has skin benefit? +13 more	melaleuca alternifolia leaf extract Has skin benefit? asiaticoside Has skin benefit? +9 more	farnesol Has skin benefit? pistacia lentiscus gum Has skin benefit? +12 more	pancratium maritimum extract Has skin benefit? paeonia suffruticosa root extract Has skin benefit? +14 more	parfum Has skin benefit? disodium edta Has skin benefit? +5 more
All ingredients	water Has skin benefit? butylene glycol Has skin benefit? +48 more	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +54 more	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +72 more	water Has skin benefit? methyl gluceth-20 Has skin benefit? +83 more	water Has skin benefit? sodium ascorbyl phosphate Has skin benefit? +18 more	unspecified form of vitamin c Has skin benefit? unknown Has skin benefit? +69 more	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +54 more	pearl extract Has skin benefit? propanediol Has skin benefit? +83 more	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +43 more	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +48 more	panax ginseng root extract Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +62 more	water Has skin benefit? dipropylene glycol Has skin benefit? +46 more

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Evens skin tone

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