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MoisturizingGlycerin, Betaine + 18 moreWorks
“In order to keep the skin fresh and firm, added the power of the moisturizing ingredient resveratrol.”
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:
acetyl hydroxyproline, 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, acetyl hydroxyproline.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy2 strong irritants: Rosa damascena flower oil, ParfumMedium risk
ComedogenicClean of flagged comedogenic ingredientsNone flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~45–55%
Butylene glycol~6.5–8%
- 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 glycolGlycerin~4–4.9%
- 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 GlycerinPeg-75~2.9–3.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps create a nice product texture and soften the upper layer of the skin.
More about Peg-75Pentylene glycol~2.2–2.7%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to preserve products, dissolve other ingredients and create a nice product texture
More about Pentylene glycolBetaine~1.7–2.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improves the product texture
More about BetaineSodium pca~1.5–1.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Naturally present in skin and helps to attract water to its upper layer
More about Sodium pcaSorbitol~1.2–1.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improves the product texture
More about SorbitolMagnesium ascorbyl phosphate~0.95–1.15%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A derivative of vitamin C that is more stable, but less bioavailable than the pure form of vitamin C. It does not penetrate the skin well, but has been shown to convert to pure vitamin C once in skin. It can be helpful in stimulating collagen production and lightening the skin tone, but the required concentration is likely to be very high
More about Magnesium ascorbyl phosphateSoluble collagen~0.8–1.15%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A typically plant-derived compound that is supposed mimic human collagen. Cannot penetrate the skin barrier so is not particularly useful in skincare products beyond attracting water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Soluble collagenHydrolyzed collagen~0.65–1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A typically plant-derived compound that is supposed mimic human collagen. Cannot penetrate the skin barrier so is not particularly useful in skincare products beyond attracting water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Hydrolyzed collagenHaematococcus pluvialis oil~0.5–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Solanum lycopersicum fruit extract~0.45–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Pterocarpus marsupium bark extract~0.4–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Hydrolyzed elastin~0.4–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Acetyl hydroxyproline~0.35–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An amino-acid that can support ceramides production in skin and reduce water-loss
More about Acetyl hydroxyprolineTocopherol~0.3–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
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
More about TocopherolArginine~0.25–0.5%
- 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 ArginineRoyal jelly extract~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A compound secreted by bees. Might be able to attract water to the top layer of the skin. Avoid if sensitive to honey and bee products
More about Royal jelly extractHydrogenated starch hydrolysate~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Can add sweet taste to lip products
More about Hydrogenated starch hydrolysatePeg-60 hydrogenated castor oil~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oil and water mix together
More about Peg-60 hydrogenated castor oilPullulan~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- High
Creates a thin drying film on the skin resulting in a short-term tightening effect
More about PullulanPolyglyceryl-10 myristate~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Polyglyceryl-10 oleate~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Polyglyceryl-10 oleatePolyglyceryl-2 stearate~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps water and oil mix together
More about Polyglyceryl-2 stearateSucrose stearate~0.25–0.45%
Lecithin~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used mostly for creating emulsions - helping oil and water mix together. Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about LecithinCaprylic/capric triglyceride~0.25–0.5%
- 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 triglycerideOctyldodecyl myristate~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Octyldodecyl myristateIsotridecyl isononanoate~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Glucosylrutin~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Glycosyl trehalose~0.2–0.35%
Xanthan gum~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a thicker product consistency
More about Xanthan gumPolyimide-1~0.15–0.3%
Rosa damascena flower oil~0.15–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- High
Used as a fragrance. Can be irritating
More about Rosa damascena flower oilCitric acid~0.1–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
More about Citric acidSodium hydroxide~0.1–0.15%
Parfum~0.05%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumPhenoxyethanol~0.1–0.15%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolIngredient list view
Water, Butylene glycol, Glycerin, Peg-75, Pentylene glycol, Betaine, Sodium pca, Sorbitol, Magnesium ascorbyl phosphate, Soluble collagen, Hydrolyzed collagen, Haematococcus pluvialis oil, Solanum lycopersicum fruit extract, Pterocarpus marsupium bark extract, Hydrolyzed elastin, Acetyl hydroxyproline, Tocopherol, Arginine, Royal jelly extract, Hydrogenated starch hydrolysate, Peg-60 hydrogenated castor oil, Pullulan, Polyglyceryl-10 myristate, Polyglyceryl-10 oleate, Polyglyceryl-2 stearate, Sucrose stearate, Lecithin, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Octyldodecyl myristate, Isotridecyl isononanoate, Glucosylrutin, Glycosyl trehalose, Xanthan gum, Polyimide-1, Rosa damascena flower oil, Citric acid, Sodium hydroxide, Parfum, Phenoxyethanol
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Match % combines shared ingredients, the first five ingredients, shared actives and hero ingredients, irritancy (lower counts in the alternative's favour), texture and body area. Only products in the same routine step are compared.
| ASTALIFTEssence DestinyYOUR PRODUCT | WELLAGEReal Hyaluronic Toner for Instant Moisture Boosting | 2solCica Youth Toner | SAKURA STAdvanced Repair Essence | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 39% | 39% | 38% |
| Price | — | $21.00 | $21.19 | $123.98 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 5 of 11 | 4 of 11 | 5 of 11 |
| Key difference | — | Glycine | Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7 | Ceramide Ap |
| Irritancy | Medium | Low | Low | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | Contains drying alcohol |
| View product | Shop | Shop | Shop |
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Product summary
"ASTALIFT - Essence Destiny" could be helpful for: Moisturizing, but its actives are not the most effective or are not well-studied.
Ingredient callouts
- Humectants (arginine 0.30% - 0.55%, glycerin 0.25% - 0.45%, acetyl hydroxyproline 0.35% - 0.65%, hydrolyzed collagen 0.65% - 1.00%, soluble collagen 0.80% - 1.15%, sodium pca 1.50% - 1.80%, betaine 1.70% - 2.10% and glycerin 4.00% - 4.90%). These ingredients help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improve the skin hydration.
Price
The product retails for 78.92A$ in Australia and from 75.40$ up to 84.20$ 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 10 studies and safety reviews.
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- 4Topical L-ascorbic acid: percutaneous absorption studiesncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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- 6Vitamin E in dermatologyncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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