Anthony High Performance Vitamin A Facial Treatment
Works for
Anti-agingRetinyl palmitate, Acetyl tetrapeptide-9 + 1 moreMay help
“Add our High Performance Vitamin A Facial Treatment to your arsenal of must-have products to firm skin, diminish the appearance of wrinkles and fine lines and maintain elasticity.”
This product contains acetyl tetrapeptide-9, retinyl palmitate. There is some human evidence that these ingredients help reduce and prevent fine lines and wrinkles and improve skin elasticity and firmness, though it is smaller or less consistent than the evidence for the best anti-aging ingredients.
MoisturizingSide benefit the brand mentions · Acetyl tetrapeptide-9, Glycerin + 9 moreWorks well
“This facial moisturizer nourishes skin to provide long-term hydration.”
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, butylene glycol.
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: butyrospermum parkii butter, caprylic/capric triglyceride.
The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: acetyl tetrapeptide-9
Evens skin toneSide benefit · Retinyl palmitateMay help
The following ingredient (ingredients) in this product might be helpful, but there is no evidence to confirm that it actually works: retinyl palmitate.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy12 strong irritants: Retinyl palmitate, Parfum + 10 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
Comedogenic1 ingredient rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale1 flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~45–55%
Glycerin~4.6–5.6%
- 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 GlycerinCaprylic/capric triglyceride~4.2–5.1%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A good mix of fatty acids that forms a protective layer on the skin. Improves the shelf life of products. Derived from coconut and glycerin
More about Caprylic/capric triglycerideCyclopentasiloxane~3.1–3.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A silicone that helps improve the product texture and spreadability. Can absorb oil creating a short-term mattifying effect on the skin
More about CyclopentasiloxaneC12-15 alkyl ethylhexanoate~2.4–2.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and create a nice product finish
More about C12-15 alkyl ethylhexanoateButyrospermum parkii butter~2–2.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
A great moisturising ingredient that softens the skin and reduces water loss from its upper layer. It also can be helpful in protecting skin from free radicals
More about Butyrospermum parkii butterCetyl alcohol~1.7–2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A non-drying alcohol that works to soften the skin and stabilize product formulations helping oil and water mix together
More about Cetyl alcoholRetinyl palmitate~1.4–1.7%
- Irritation risk
- High
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
More about Retinyl palmitateSqualane~1.3–1.6%
- 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 SqualaneCholesterol~1–1.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that is naturally found in skin
More about CholesterolMethyl glucose sesquistearate~0.75–1.1%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps water and oil mix together
More about Methyl glucose sesquistearatePeg-20 methyl glucose sesquistearate~0.6–0.9%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oil and water mix together
More about Peg-20 methyl glucose sesquistearatePeg-40 stearate~0.55–0.8%
Sorbitan stearate~0.5–0.7%
Acetyl tetrapeptide-9~0.45–0.65%
- 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 Acetyl tetrapeptide-9Butylene glycol~0.45–0.65%
- 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 glycolCaprylyl glycol~0.45–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture
More about Caprylyl glycolTropolone~0.3–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Parfum~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumCarbomer~0.3–0.55%
- 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 Carbomer1,2-hexanediol~0.25–0.5%
Chlorphenesin~0.16–0.32%
Potassium sorbate~0.25–0.45%
Sodium benzoate~0.2–0.4%
Sodium hydroxide~0.25–0.45%
Disodium edta~0.2–0.4%
Phenethyl alcohol~0.25–0.45%
Ppg-2 methyl ether~0.05–0.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Methylisothiazolinone~0.00075–0.0015%
Benzyl benzoate~0.15–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- High
Fragrance with sweet balsamic smell. Help to preserve products and dissolve other ingredients. Could trigger allergic reactions and be irritating
More about Benzyl benzoateBenzyl salicylate~0.15–0.25%
Citral~0.15–0.25%
Citronellol~0.15–0.25%
Geraniol~0.1–0.25%
Hydroxycitronellal~0.1–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- High
A fragrance. A likely allergen and can be irritating
More about HydroxycitronellalLimonene~0.1–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- High
A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat
More about LimoneneLinalool~0.05–0.15%
Butylphenyl methylpropional~0.05–0.1%
- Irritation risk
- High
A fragrance. Can trigger allergic reactions and be irritating
More about Butylphenyl methylpropionalIngredient list view
Water, Glycerin, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Cyclopentasiloxane, C12-15 alkyl ethylhexanoate, Butyrospermum parkii butter, Cetyl alcohol, Retinyl palmitate, Unknown, Squalane, Cholesterol, Methyl glucose sesquistearate, Peg-20 methyl glucose sesquistearate, Peg-40 stearate, Sorbitan stearate, Acetyl tetrapeptide-9, Butylene glycol, Caprylyl glycol, Tropolone, Parfum, Carbomer, 1,2-hexanediol, Chlorphenesin, Potassium sorbate, Sodium benzoate, Sodium hydroxide, Disodium edta, Phenethyl alcohol, Ppg-2 methyl ether, Methylisothiazolinone, Benzyl benzoate, Benzyl salicylate, Citral, Citronellol, Geraniol, Hydroxycitronellal, Limonene, Linalool, Butylphenyl methylpropional
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| AnthonyHigh Performance Vitamin A Facial TreatmentYOUR PRODUCT | ZelensYouth Concentrate Supreme Age Defying Serum | Institut EsthedermCellular Concentrate Fundamental Serum | Peter Thomas RothPeptide 21 Wrinkle Resist Serum | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 62% | 60% | 58% |
| Price | $50.00 | $128.65+$78.65 | $116.26+$66.26 | $125.00+$75.00 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 4 of 8 | 4 of 8 | 4 of 8 |
| Key difference | — | Trifluoroacetyl Tripeptide-2 | Carnosine | Acetyl Octapeptide-3 |
| Irritancy | High | Medium | Medium | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | Contains drying alcohol | — |
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 6 studies and safety reviews.
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- 4Final Report on the Safety Assessment of Phenethyl Alcoholsemanticscholar.org
- 5Methylisothiazolinone contact allergy: a reviewpubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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