Peptides (acetyl hexapeptide-8 0.30% - 0.55%). 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 (sodium hyaluronate 0.25% - 0.45%, acetyl hexapeptide-8 0.30% - 0.55%, sucrose 0.70% - 1.05% and glycerin 4.20% - 5.20%). These ingredients help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improve the skin hydration.

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The product retails for 119.00$ in the United States, for 220.00CA$ in Canada and from 71.00£ up to 91.99£ in the United Kingdom.

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What can the product work for?

Anti-aging

What does the product description say?

Delivering firming and anti-ageing properties, it also contains Vitamin C and a powerful peptide that work in synergy to reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles over time.

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This product contains acetyl hexapeptide-8. 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.

acetyl hexapeptide-8 0.3% - 0.55%

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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

limnanthes alba seed oil 1.5% - 1.9%

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Concentration: Effectiveness: LOW

This oil's cmposition is closest to rapeseed oil. It is a very stable oil and serves as an emoillient

tetrahexyldecyl ascorbate 0.25% - 0.45%

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Concentration: Insufficient!

Being a lipid soluble form of vitamin C, it is more stable than ascorbic acid, but still degrades quickly and needs to be stabilized in a formulation with another ingredient. It is claimed to penetrate skin better than pure vitamin C and have the the similar benefits, but solid studies of its effectiveness are lacking. Is likely to require a higher concentration in a product than pure vitamin C to be effective. It might be able to help reduce pore clogging.

Moisturizing

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Luxurious and milky, this concentrated repair serum comforts skin as it firms and moisturizes.

Source: Bluemercury

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, sodium hyaluronate.

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: bis-diglyceryl polyacyladipate-2, caprylic/capric triglyceride.

The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: acetyl hexapeptide-8

sucrose 0.7% - 1.05%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

Can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin. In crystal form, it can work as a gentle exfoliant, gentler than the salt scrub. Helps stabilize the emulsion

theobroma grandiflorum seed butter 0.3% - 0.6%

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Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and might as well help to attract moisture to its upper layer

dimethicone 0.3% - 0.55%

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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

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limnanthes alba seed oil 1.5% - 1.9%

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

This oil's cmposition is closest to rapeseed oil. It is a very stable oil and serves as an emoillient

dipotassium glycyrrhizate 0.25% - 0.45%

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Works for: Moisturizing, Anti-inflammatory, Evens skin tone

A salt derived from licorice. Works as an emollient to soften the upper layer of the skin and can help calm down inflammation. Might be helpful for skin lightening

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salvia sclarea extract 0.5% - 0.75%

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Works for: Anti-oxidation

Used as a fragrance. Can be irritating

citrus aurantium bergamia fruit oil 0.45% - 0.7%

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A plant oil with a high content of volatile compounds that can irritate the skin and lead to allergic reactions. Can lead to photosensitivity

Comodogenic ingredients

triticum vulgare seed extract 0.5% - 0.75%

Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: Medium

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water 45% - 55%

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Plain old water

squalane 6.2% - 7.5%

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Works for: Moisturizing

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.

glycerin 4.2% - 5.2%

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Works for: Moisturizing

One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant

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Water, Squalane, Glycerin, Butylene glycol, Bis-diglyceryl polyacyladipate-2, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, C12-15 alkyl benzoate, Limnanthes alba seed oil, Hydrogenated lecithin, Olea europaea fruit oil, Sucrose, Olea europaea fruit extract, Salvia sclarea extract, Triticum vulgare seed extract, Citrus aurantium bergamia fruit oil, Citrus bergamia peel oil expressed, Cananga odorata flower oil, Lavandula angustifolia extract, Lavandula angustifolia callus extract, Theobroma grandiflorum seed butter, Fusanus spicatus wood oil, Acetyl hexapeptide-8, Caffeine, Dimethicone, Dipotassium glycyrrhizate, Sodium hyaluronate, Tetrahexyldecyl ascorbate, Xanthan gum, Limonene, Benzyl benzoate, Linalool, Benzyl salicylate, Phenoxyethanol, Chlorphenesin, Sorbic acid

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Key ingredients	acetyl hexapeptide-8 bis-diglyceryl polyacyladipate-2 +10 more	Common: acetyl hexapeptide-8 glycerin +3 more Other: madecassoside copper tripeptide-1 +4 more	Common: acetyl hexapeptide-8 caffeine +8 more Other: urea linoleic acid +26 more	Common: acetyl hexapeptide-8 dimethicone +5 more Other: glycolic acid lactic acid +16 more	Common: acetyl hexapeptide-8 dimethicone +5 more Other: salicylic acid niacinamide +13 more	Common: acetyl hexapeptide-8 glycerin +4 more Other: hydroxypinacolone retinoate ascorbyl glucoside +13 more	Common: acetyl hexapeptide-8 squalane +2 more Other: acetyl tetrapeptide-5 glycolic acid +15 more	Common: acetyl hexapeptide-8 dipotassium glycyrrhizate +3 more Other: copper tripeptide-1 gluconolactone +26 more	Common: acetyl hexapeptide-8 dimethicone +5 more Other: niacinamide glycolic acid +10 more	Common: acetyl hexapeptide-8 glycerin +3 more Other: madecassoside copper tripeptide-1 +4 more	Common: acetyl hexapeptide-8 dipotassium glycyrrhizate +4 more Other: aminopropyl ascorbyl phosphate ascorbyl glucoside +15 more	Common: acetyl hexapeptide-8 caprylic/capric triglyceride +3 more Other: adenosine palmitoyl pentapeptide-4 +4 more
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Potential Irritants	benzyl salicylate Has skin benefit? linalool Has skin benefit? +14 more	caprylyl glycol Has skin benefit? madecassoside Has skin benefit? +4 more	linalool Has skin benefit? coumarin Has skin benefit? +41 more	dimethoxytolyl propylresorcinol Has skin benefit? gelidiella acerosa extract Has skin benefit? +19 more	parfum Has skin benefit? salicylic acid Has skin benefit? +16 more	hydroxypinacolone retinoate Has skin benefit? gelidiella acerosa extract Has skin benefit? +16 more	artemisia vulgaris extract Has skin benefit? panax ginseng root extract Has skin benefit? +18 more	chlorella vulgaris extract Has skin benefit? caprylyl glycol Has skin benefit? +8 more	ci 15850 Has skin benefit? parfum Has skin benefit? +18 more	caprylyl glycol Has skin benefit? madecassoside Has skin benefit? +4 more	triacetin Has skin benefit? pullulan Has skin benefit? +29 more	geraniol Has skin benefit? citronellol Has skin benefit? +5 more
All ingredients	water Has skin benefit? squalane Has skin benefit? +33 more	water Has skin benefit? propanediol Has skin benefit? +17 more	tin Has skin benefit? water Has skin benefit? +97 more	water Has skin benefit? dimethicone Has skin benefit? +52 more	water Has skin benefit? butylene glycol Has skin benefit? +51 more	water Has skin benefit? dimethicone Has skin benefit? +54 more	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +56 more	water Has skin benefit? propanediol Has skin benefit? +62 more	water Has skin benefit? cyclopentasiloxane Has skin benefit? +57 more	water Has skin benefit? propanediol Has skin benefit? +17 more	water Has skin benefit? dimethicone Has skin benefit? +79 more	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +28 more

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