“Reduction in the look of lines and wrinkles over time.”
This product can help reduce and prevent fine lines and wrinkles, improve skin elasticity and firmness because it contains ascorbic acid, acetyl glucosamine, palmitoyl hexapeptide-12.
These ingredients in the product can also be helpful, even though there is less evidence for their effectiveness: acetyl hexapeptide-8, palmitoyl tetrapeptide-7, 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.
“Reduction of age spots.”
This product can help reduce hypepigmentation and even out the skin tone because it contains the following effective ingredients: ascorbic acid.
In addition, this product contains acetyl glucosamine. This ingredient (ingredients) might help reduce hyperpigmentation, but the effect, if any, is likely to be small.
The following ingredient (ingredients) in this product might be helpful, but there is no evidence to confirm that it actually can help even out the skin tone: glycine soja protein, morus nigra root extract.
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.
This product contains antioxidants (ascorbic acid) that can help neutralize free radicals in skin. By doing so, they can lessen the damage the skin gets from the UV light (sun).
“We love that it's an outstanding Vitamin C formula that hydrates the skin while correcting dark spots and combatting wrinkles.”
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:
alcaligenes polysaccharides, algae extract.
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: dimethicone, squalane.
The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: acetyl glucosamine, acetyl hexapeptide-8, palmitoyl hexapeptide-12, palmitoyl tetrapeptide-7, palmitoyl tripeptide-1
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The most well-researched antioxidant that works in skin. Helps neutralize free radicals supporting collagen production, helping to even out the skin tone and preventing early signs of aging
More about Ascorbic acidOne 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 GlycerinA 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
More about DimethiconeAn 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.
More about SqualaneUsed 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 glycolHelps to dissolve other ingredients in a formulation. Slows down the rate of product drying
More about Dipropylene glycolAn effective moisturizing ingredient that also has been shown to be effective in evening out the skin tone and reducing hyperpigmentation. It can help somewhat reduce wrinkles in skin
More about Acetyl glucosamineMight be somewhat helpful in reducing hyperpigmentation and neutralizing free radicals but its typical concentration in a product is too low for having an effect
More about Cucumis sativus fruit extractA plant extract that might have some anti-oxidant properties. Avoid if you are sensitive to gluten
More about Hordeum vulgare extractA plant extract that might help neutralize free radicals in skin and have some skin-lightening effect, but good evidence is missing
More about Morus nigra root extractSugar extract that helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Saccharum officinarum extractSeaweed extract that helps the skin to attract water and make it more smooth for touch. Also shows promise of anti-aging properties, but good research is lacking at the moment
More about Laminaria digitata extractA plant extract that might contain a compound baicalin that could be helpful in neutralizing free radicals and reducing inflammation in skin. The baicalin concentration in skincare products is often too low for an effective action. Can be used for its fragrant properties
More about Scutellaria baicalensis root extractA type of peptide. Peptides are excellent moisturizers and might be able support collagen production reducing fine lines and wrinkles
More about Acetyl hexapeptide-8A plant extract that helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin. It might be helpful in neutralizing free radicals in skin, but is less potent than the extract from the seeds
More about Vitis vinifera fruit extractPlant extract that helps the skin to attract water and make it more smooth for touch. Also shows promise of anti-aging properties, but research is not extensive yet
More about Algae extractA type of peptide. Peptides are excellent moisturizers and might be able support collagen production reducing fine lines and wrinkles
More about Palmitoyl hexapeptide-12A type of peptide. Peptides are excellent moisturizers and might be able support collagen production reducing fine lines and wrinkles
More about Palmitoyl tripeptide-1A type of peptide. Peptides are excellent moisturizers and might be able support collagen production reducing fine lines and wrinkles
More about Palmitoyl tetrapeptide-7Help attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Alcaligenes polysaccharidesMight be helpful in neutralizing free radicals. Can have a dehydration effect that might somewhat decrease the look of puffy eyes
More about CaffeineCan 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
More about SucroseA protein derived from milk. In skincare products, might help to soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Whey proteinHelps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improves the product texture
More about BetaineUsed for skin exfoliation. It has an anti-inflammatory and anti-bacterial effect, helps to unclog pores, prevent blemishes and speed up healing of the existing ones. Sometimes referred to as a BHA (beta-hydroxy acid)
More about Salicylic acidA plant extract that helps to attract water to the upper layer of the skin and soften it. It might be helpful in neutralizing free radicals. It might be somewhat helpful for evening out the skin tone. It might be able to support elastin production but solid research is lacking
More about Glycine soja proteinOne of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin
More about Sodium hyaluronateHelps preserve products and creates a nice product texture
More about Caprylyl glycolA plant extract that can contain an anti-inflammatory compound
More about Sigesbeckia orientalis extractA type of silicone that helps soften the upper layer of the skin and create a nice product texture
More about Bis-peg-18 methyl ether dimethyl silaneAn emollient that helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Propylene glycol dicaprateUsed to stabilize product formulations
More about Allyl methacrylates crosspolymerHelps create a thicker or gel-like product texture. It is not a surfactant but can be used in gentle cleansing formulations
More about CarbomerUsed to create a nice product texture
More about Glyceryl polymethacrylateUsed to create a thicker product consistency
More about Xanthan gumUsed to create a nice product consistency
More about Peg-8Helps to control the skin's pH level. Maintains the skin's natural film of amino-lactic acids and oils. Helps to preserve products
More about Sodium citrateA preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolWater, Ascorbic acid, Glycerin, Dimethicone, Squalane, Butylene glycol, Dipropylene glycol, Acetyl glucosamine, Cucumis sativus fruit extract, Hordeum vulgare extract, Morus nigra root extract, Saccharum officinarum extract, Laminaria digitata extract, Scutellaria baicalensis root extract, Acetyl hexapeptide-8, Vitis vinifera fruit extract, Algae extract, Palmitoyl hexapeptide-12, Palmitoyl tripeptide-1, Palmitoyl tetrapeptide-7, Alcaligenes polysaccharides, Caffeine, Sucrose, Whey protein, Betaine, Salicylic acid, Glycine soja protein, Sodium hyaluronate, Caprylyl glycol, Sigesbeckia orientalis extract, Bis-peg-18 methyl ether dimethyl silane, Propylene glycol dicaprate, Helianthus annuus seedcake, Allyl methacrylates crosspolymer, Carbomer, Glyceryl polymethacrylate, Tromethamine, Xanthan gum, Potassium sorbate, Peg-8, Polysorbate 20, Sodium citrate, Disodium edta, Phenoxyethanol
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| Shared key ingredients | — | 4 of 17 | 5 of 17 | 5 of 17 |
| Key difference | — | Acetyl Dipeptide-1 Cetyl Ester | Oligopeptide-1 | Acetyl Octapeptide-3 |
| Irritancy | Medium | Medium | Medium | Low |
| Drying alcohol | — | Contains drying alcohol | Contains drying alcohol | — |
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