Balance Active Formula Skincare Snake Venom Wrinkle-Freeze Serum
Works for
Anti-agingDipeptide diaminobutyroyl benzylamide diacetateMay help
“SYN-AKE & Marine Collagen Anti-ageing wrinkle-freeze serum Contains Marine Collagen & 4% SYN-AKE Lines & Wrinkles Appear Reduced Smoothes the appearance of crow's feet Suitable for all skin types Suitable for all skin types.”
This product contains dipeptide diaminobutyroyl benzylamide diacetate. This ingredient 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.
MoisturizingSide benefit · Dipeptide diaminobutyroyl benzylamide diacetate, Glycerin + 1 moreWorks well
This product contains good ingredients to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. These ingredients are called "humectants": glycerin, soluble collagen.
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. If the air is dry, humectants can speed up the moisture loss from the skin. This is why it is a good idea to use another product on top of this one to help "seal in" the moisture (look for ingredients like dimethicone, squalane, oils and butters).
The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: dipeptide diaminobutyroyl benzylamide diacetate
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy3 strong irritants: Parfum, Alpha-isomethyl ionone + 1 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~40–60%
Glycerin~4.3–6.4%
- 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 GlycerinPhenoxyethanol~0.5–1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolCarrageenan~2.7–4%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
Helps thicken the product formula and create a nice product formulation
More about CarrageenanCarbomer~1.9–2.9%
- 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 CarbomerParfum~1.2–1.8%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumDisodium edta~0.5–1%
Ethylhexylglycerin~0.9–1.3%
Tocopheryl acetate~0.5–1.1%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A more stable but less bio-available form of vitamin E compared to Tocopherol. Might help moisturize and protect the skin from free radicals, but mostly used in low concentrations to stabilize other ingredients.
More about Tocopheryl acetateDipeptide diaminobutyroyl benzylamide diacetate~0.4–0.95%
- 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 Dipeptide diaminobutyroyl benzylamide diacetateSoluble collagen~0.2–0.75%
- 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 collagenBenzoic acid~0.15–0.5%
Sorbic acid~0.1–0.3%
Alpha-isomethyl ionone~0.05–0.15%
- Irritation risk
- High
A fragrance. Potential allergen and can be irritating
More about Alpha-isomethyl iononeLinalool~0.05–0.1%
Ingredient list view
Water, Glycerin, Phenoxyethanol, Carrageenan, Carbomer, Parfum, Disodium edta, Ethylhexylglycerin, Tocopheryl acetate, Dipeptide diaminobutyroyl benzylamide diacetate, Soluble collagen, Benzoic acid, Sorbic acid, Alpha-isomethyl ionone, Linalool
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Worth comparing, line by line.
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.
| Balance Active FormulaSkincare Snake Venom Wrinkle-Freeze SerumYOUR PRODUCT | FilorgaNCTF-Intensive | Eveline CosmeticsSerum Shot Multi Peptides & Collagen Serum Rejuvenation | DermasensaUP Ultra Peptide Serum - Case Pack 12 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 65% | 65% | 65% |
| Price | — | $104.40 | — | — |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 3 of 3 | 2 of 3 | 2 of 3 |
| Key difference | — | Retinol | N-Prolyl Palmitoyl Tripeptide-56 Acetate | Acetyl Octapeptide-3 |
| Irritancy | High | High | Medium | Low |
| Drying alcohol | — | Contains drying alcohol | — | — |
| View product | Shop | Shop | Shop |
More alternatives: Centellian24 Lifting Peptide SerumFarm Stay Black Snail & Peptide9 Perfect Serum
Product summary
"Balance Active Formula - Skincare Snake Venom Wrinkle-Freeze Serum" 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 (dipeptide diaminobutyroyl benzylamide diacetate 0.40% - 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.
- Humectants (soluble collagen 0.20% - 0.75% and glycerin 4.30% - 6.40%). These ingredients help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improve the skin hydration.
Sources cited in this review
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