Clinicians Complex Instant Tightening Serum
Works for
MoisturizingPalmitoyl oligopeptide, Palmitoyl tetrapeptide-7 + 2 moreWorks well
“Delivering instant and long-term anti-aging benefits, the smoothing formula contains Glycerin and Peptides to hydrate and improve elastin; with continued use, skin looks smoother, younger and more radiant.”
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: palmitoyl tetrapeptide-7.
The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: palmitoyl oligopeptide, palmitoyl tetrapeptide-7
Anti-agingPalmitoyl oligopeptide, Palmitoyl tetrapeptide-7May help
“Improve the look of your complexion with Clinicians Complex Instant Tightening Serum , a powerful anti-aging formula that performs a tightening, firming and lifting effect on skin.”
This product contains palmitoyl oligopeptide, palmitoyl tetrapeptide-7. 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.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy3 strong irritants: Sd alcohol 40, Dmdm hydantoin + 1 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
ComedogenicClean of flagged comedogenic ingredientsNone flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~40–60%
Polyacrylate-21~4.7–7.1%
Acrylates/dimethylaminoethyl methacrylate copolymer~3.7–5.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps create a nice product texture
More about Acrylates/dimethylaminoethyl methacrylate copolymerSd alcohol 40~2.7–4%
- Irritation risk
- High
A drying alcohol. Mainly used to dissolve other ingredients. Can increase the irritation potential of the formula
More about Sd alcohol 40Hydroxypropyl starch phosphate~2–2.9%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oil and water mix together and used to stabilize product formulations
More about Hydroxypropyl starch phosphateDmdm hydantoin~0.3–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- High
A preservative that releases formaldehyde and can be irritating
More about Dmdm hydantoinGlycerin~1.1–1.7%
- 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 GlycerinButylene glycol~0.8–1.2%
- 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 glycolCarbomer~0.4–0.95%
- 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 CarbomerPolysorbate 20~0.15–0.6%
Palmitoyl oligopeptide~0.2–0.75%
- 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 oligopeptidePalmitoyl tetrapeptide-7~0.1–0.5%
- 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 tetrapeptide-7Parfum~0.01–0.1%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumIngredient list view
Water, Polyacrylate-21, Acrylates/dimethylaminoethyl methacrylate copolymer, Sd alcohol 40, Hydroxypropyl starch phosphate, Dmdm hydantoin, Glycerin, Butylene glycol, Carbomer, Polysorbate 20, Palmitoyl oligopeptide, Palmitoyl tetrapeptide-7, Parfum
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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.
| Clinicians ComplexInstant Tightening SerumYOUR PRODUCT | PhilosophyWhen Hope Is Not Enough Face Serum | Dr. LeWinn'sR4 Ultimate Lift Serum | MADE with CAREBetter Faster Regenerating Anti-Wrinkle Serum | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 68% | 68% | 68% |
| Price | — | $52.00 | — | — |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 3 of 3 | 3 of 3 | 3 of 3 |
| Key difference | — | Allantoin | Trifluoroacetyl Tripeptide-2 | Oatmeal Extract |
| Irritancy | High | Medium | Medium | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | Contains drying alcohol | — | — | — |
| View product | Shop | Shop | Shop |
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Product summary
"Clinicians Complex - Instant Tightening Serum" is effective for: Moisturizing
This product could be helpful for: Anti-aging, but its actives are not the most effective or are not well-studied.
Ingredient callouts
- Peptides (palmitoyl tetrapeptide-7 0.10% - 0.50% and palmitoyl oligopeptide 0.20% - 0.75%). Peptides are a very big group of ingredients. They all consist of a different combination of aminoacids. Our skin produces Peptides naturally. Some of them work as natural antibiotics, promote wound-healing and production of collagen. The scientists are still studying how effective the topical application of Peptides is, but it is very likely that theynare helpful. Peptides might be able to support skin barrier restoration and even have an anti-aging benefit. At the very least, they certainly help attract water to the skin and support the hydration in this way.
- Humectants (glycerin 1.10% - 1.70%). These ingredients help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improve the skin hydration.
Price
The product retails from 65.00$ up to 75.00$ in the United States and for 91.00CA$ in Canada.
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Sources cited in this review
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