Carita Le Precis Refining Texture Concentrate
Works for
Anti-agingGlycolic acid, Palmitoyl tripeptide-1Works well
“Biopeptides help to revitalise skin’s building blocks to boost resilience against skin ageing including loss of firmness, wrinkles and fluctuating textural concerns.”
This product can help reduce and prevent fine lines and wrinkles, improve skin elasticity and firmness because it contains glycolic acid.
These ingredients in the product can also be helpful, even though there is less evidence for their effectiveness: palmitoyl tripeptide-1.
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.
Anti-blemishGlycolic acidNot delivered
“Retexturise skin with the Carita Le Précis Refining Texture Concentrate; a concentrated anti-imperfections formula that helps to smooth out skin blemishes and irregularities, whilst strengthening and diminishing uneven texture for a uniform-looking complexion.”
This product contains ingredients (glycolic acid) that could help reduce blemishes and clogged pores in theory, but there is not enough evidence that they actually work.
ExfoliationSide benefit the brand mentions · Hydroxyethylpiperazine ethane sulfonic acid, Glycolic acidWorks well
“Powered by a combination of AHA (Glycolic Acid) and Biopeptides, the formula gently dissolves the bonds between dead cells on the skin’s top layer so they can be easily removed to reveal a softer and smoother surface.”
This product can help exfoliate the skin. In other words, it helps break down the bonds between dead cells on the surface of the skin and speed up the skin turnover. Skin often appears softer and brighter after exfoliation, but overdoing it can result in disrupted skin barrier. The following ingredient is doing the exfoliating job in this product: glycolic acid.
MoisturizingSide benefit the brand mentions · Palmitoyl tripeptide-1, Sodium lactate + 2 moreWorks well
“Le Precis Refining Texture Concentrate”
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:
sodium lactate, propylene 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: palmitoyl tripeptide-1, glyceryl polymethacrylate.
The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: palmitoyl tripeptide-1
Evens skin toneSide benefit · Glycolic acidWorks well
This product can help reduce hypepigmentation and even out the skin tone because it contains the following effective ingredients: glycolic acid
Keep in mind that you would need to apply any topical skincare targetted at hypigmentation consistently for a couple of months to get a result. No topical skincare product can help get rid of hyperpigmentation (including post-acne marks and age spots) instantly.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy1 strong irritant: Alcohol denat.Medium risk
ComedogenicClean of flagged comedogenic ingredientsNone flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~40–60%
Alcohol denat.~8.2–12.3%
- Irritation risk
- High
Produces temporary toning effect. Can help dissolve other ingredients or preserve products
More about Alcohol denat.Hydroxyethylpiperazine ethane sulfonic acid~3.9–5.9%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to regulate product's pH, but can be also used as an exfoliator when included in higher concentrations. There is a controversy about whether it can generate free radicals and induce skin cell damage when used in topical products
More about Hydroxyethylpiperazine ethane sulfonic acidGlycolic acid~2.8–4.1%
- Irritation risk
- High
An alpha-hydroxy acid (AHA) that helps to remove the dead skin cells on the surface of the skin reveling a more even, smoother complexation. It is also able to stimulate collagen production with long-term use. Could help to reduce pore congestion. It can be irritating to the skin. Apply sunscreen daily if using products with glycolic acid
More about Glycolic acidPhytic acid~2–3%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
An alpha-hydroxy acid (AHA), but is mostly used to stabilize product formulations in cosmetics
More about Phytic acidSodium hydroxide~1.4–2.2%
Lens esculenta seed extract~1–1.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Glyceryl polymethacrylate~1–1.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a nice product texture
More about Glyceryl polymethacrylatePhenoxyethanol~0.35–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolPropylene glycol~0.15–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- High
Helps oil and water mix together and can enhance the penetration of other ingredients into the skin. It can be irritating
More about Propylene glycolEthylhexylglycerin~0.1–0.45%
Sodium lactate~0.05–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Is often used to adjust the pH level of the product
More about Sodium lactatePalmitoyl tripeptide-1~0.1–0.35%
- 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 Palmitoyl tripeptide-1Ingredient list view
Water, Alcohol denat., Hydroxyethylpiperazine ethane sulfonic acid, Glycolic acid, Phytic acid, Sodium hydroxide, Lens esculenta seed extract, Glyceryl polymethacrylate, Phenoxyethanol, Propylene glycol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Sodium lactate, Palmitoyl tripeptide-1
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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.
| CaritaLe Precis Refining Texture ConcentrateYOUR PRODUCT | RéViveIntensitè Line Erasing Serum Advanced Wrinkle Corrector | REMEDY SCIENCEREMEDY for healthy aging | ROSE Ingleton MDComplexion Brightening Booster Serum | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 56% | 53% | 53% |
| Price | — | — | $35.00 | — |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 2 of 4 | 2 of 4 | 2 of 4 |
| Key difference | — | Oligopeptide-24 | Retinol | Niacinamide |
| Irritancy | Medium | Medium | Medium | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | Contains drying alcohol | — | — | — |
| View product | Shop | Shop | Shop |
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 9 studies and safety reviews.
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- 3Glycolic acid peel therapy – a current reviewncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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- 5Cosmetic and dermatologic use of alpha hydroxy acidsonlinelibrary.wiley.com
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