Clinique

Clinique iD: Active Cartridge Concentrate for Lines & Wrinkles

Name: Clinique - iD: Active Cartridge Concentrate for Lines & Wrinkles
Brand: Clinique

Efficacy87/100IrritancyLow

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Works for

Moisturizing

Acetyl hexapeptide-8, Palmitoyl tetrapeptide-7 + 10 more

Works well

What the product description says

“What it does Choose from three different hydration base Dramatically Different TM Mositurizing Lotion / Dramatically Different TM Oil-Control Gel / Dramatically Different TM Hydrating Jelly.”

Source: Sephora Hong Kong

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, palmitoyl tripeptide-1.

The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: acetyl hexapeptide-8, palmitoyl tetrapeptide-7, palmitoyl tripeptide-1

Acetyl hexapeptide-8Hero· HumectantEffect: HighA type of peptide. Peptides are excellent moisturizers and might be able support collagen production reducing fine lines and wrinkles~1–1.2%

Palmitoyl tetrapeptide-7Hero· EmollientEffect: HighA type of peptide. Peptides are excellent moisturizers and might be able support collagen production reducing fine lines and wrinkles~0.75–1.15%

Palmitoyl tripeptide-1Hero· EmollientEffect: HighA type of peptide. Peptides are excellent moisturizers and might be able support collagen production reducing fine lines and wrinkles~0.6–0.95%

GlycerinKey active· HumectantEffect: HighOne of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant~2.8–3.4%

Prunus amygdalus dulcis seed extractKey activeEffect: HighAlmond extract (oil) - helps soften the upper layer of the skin~1.7–2.1%

Porphyridium cruentum extractKey activeEffect: MediumA red algae extract. Can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and might have an antioxidant effect~1.2–1.5%

Micrococcus lysateKey activeEffect: HighConsists of remains of dead bacteria cells. Is likely helpful in attracting water to the upper layer of the skin. Might be helpful in reducing inflammation and neutralizing free radicals in skin. It is claimed to be a "DNA repair enzyme"~0.55–0.8%

Butylene glycol· HumectantEffect: LowUsed 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~6.5–7.9%

Whey protein· EmollientEffect: LowA protein derived from milk. In skincare products, might help to soften the upper layer of the skin~4.6–5.6%

Pentylene glycol· EmollientEffect: LowUsed to preserve products, dissolve other ingredients and create a nice product texture~3.4–4.1%

Caprylyl glycol· Humectant, EmollientEffect: LowHelps preserve products and creates a nice product texture~0.5–0.75%

LecithinEffect: Low, below effective doseUsed mostly for creating emulsions - helping oil and water mix together. Helps soften the upper layer of the skin~0.3–0.5%

Anti-aging

Acetyl hexapeptide-8, Palmitoyl tetrapeptide-7 + 1 more

May help

What the product description says

“i D™ Active Cartridge Concentrate for Lines & Wrinkles”

From product name

This product contains acetyl hexapeptide-8, palmitoyl tetrapeptide-7, palmitoyl tripeptide-1. These ingredients 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-8Key activeEffect: MediumA type of peptide. Peptides are excellent moisturizers and might be able support collagen production reducing fine lines and wrinkles~1–1.2%

Palmitoyl tetrapeptide-7Key activeEffect: MediumA type of peptide. Peptides are excellent moisturizers and might be able support collagen production reducing fine lines and wrinkles~0.75–1.15%

Palmitoyl tripeptide-1Key activeEffect: MediumA type of peptide. Peptides are excellent moisturizers and might be able support collagen production reducing fine lines and wrinkles~0.6–0.95%

Can it cause trouble?

Irritancy

12 flagged ingredients

Low risk

We flag 12 ingredients with irritancy potential; the product's overall irritancy is low. The table lists each ingredient's own rating.

IngredientFunctionIrritationEst. amount

PullulanCreates a thin drying film on the skin resulting in a short-term tightening effectHigh~0.5–0.8%est.

Pentylene glycolUsed to preserve products, dissolve other ingredients and create a nice product textureMedium~3.4–4.1%est.

Sodium citrateHelps to control the skin's pH level. Maintains the skin's natural film of amino-lactic acids and oils. Helps to preserve productsMedium~2.2–2.6%est.

CaffeineMight be helpful in neutralizing free radicals. Can have a dehydration effect that might somewhat decrease the look of puffy eyesMedium~1.4–1.7%est.

Caprylyl glycolHelps preserve products and creates a nice product textureMedium~0.5–0.75%est.

EthylhexylglycerinA preservativeMedium~0.5–0.7%est.

TaurineCould be helpful in reducing inflammation in skin, evening out the skin tone and neutralizing free radicals, but more research is needed to confirm its effectivenessMedium~0.45–0.65%est.

Hexylene glycolHelps create a more spreadable product textureMedium~0.3–0.5%est.

Hydroxypropyl methylcelluloseUsed to create a thicker product consistency and stabilize the formulationMedium~0.25–0.45%est.

Disodium edtaStabilizes the product formulationMedium~0.1–0.2%est.

Ci 42090A colorant (dye)Medium~0.05–0.1%est.

Ci 17200A red colorantMedium~0.05–0.1%est.

Comedogenic

1 ingredient rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale

1 flagged

These ingredients have a comedogenic rating of 2 or more on a 0–5 scale; the table shows each one's rating. In leave-on products they can clog pores in acne-prone skin.

IngredientFunctionRatingEst. amount

Porphyridium cruentum extractA red algae extract. Can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and might have an antioxidant effect3/5~1.2–1.5%est.

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Ingredients

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Water~45–55%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Plain old water

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Butylene glycol~6.5–7.9%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Moisturizing

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 glycol

Whey protein~4.6–5.6%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Moisturizing

A protein derived from milk. In skincare products, might help to soften the upper layer of the skin

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Pentylene glycol~3.4–4.1%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Works for

Moisturizing

Used to preserve products, dissolve other ingredients and create a nice product texture

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Glycerin~2.8–3.4%

Key active

Irritation risk: Low

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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Sodium citrate~2.2–2.6%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Helps 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 citrate

Prunus amygdalus dulcis seed extract~1.7–2.1%

Key active

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Moisturizing

Almond extract (oil) - helps soften the upper layer of the skin

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Caffeine~1.4–1.7%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Works for

De-puffingAnti-oxidation

Might be helpful in neutralizing free radicals. Can have a dehydration effect that might somewhat decrease the look of puffy eyes

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Porphyridium cruentum extract~1.2–1.5%

Key activeComedogenic 3/5

Irritation risk: Low
Comedogenicity: 3/5

Works for

MoisturizingAnti-oxidation

A red algae extract. Can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and might have an antioxidant effect

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Acetyl hexapeptide-8~1–1.2%

Hero · Moisturizing

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

MoisturizingAnti-aging

A type of peptide. Peptides are excellent moisturizers and might be able support collagen production reducing fine lines and wrinkles

More about Acetyl hexapeptide-8

Palmitoyl tetrapeptide-7~0.75–1.15%

Hero · Moisturizing

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

MoisturizingAnti-aging

A type of peptide. Peptides are excellent moisturizers and might be able support collagen production reducing fine lines and wrinkles

More about Palmitoyl tetrapeptide-7

Palmitoyl tripeptide-1~0.6–0.95%

Hero · Moisturizing

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

MoisturizingAnti-aging

A type of peptide. Peptides are excellent moisturizers and might be able support collagen production reducing fine lines and wrinkles

More about Palmitoyl tripeptide-1

Micrococcus lysate~0.55–0.8%

Key active

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

MoisturizingAnti-oxidationAnti-inflammatory

Consists of remains of dead bacteria cells. Is likely helpful in attracting water to the upper layer of the skin. Might be helpful in reducing inflammation and neutralizing free radicals in skin. It is claimed to be a "DNA repair enzyme"

More about Micrococcus lysate

Pullulan~0.5–0.8%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

Works for

Mattifying

Creates a thin drying film on the skin resulting in a short-term tightening effect

More about Pullulan

Caprylyl glycol~0.5–0.75%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Works for

Moisturizing

Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture

More about Caprylyl glycol

Ethylhexylglycerin~0.5–0.7%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

A preservative

More about Ethylhexylglycerin

Taurine~0.45–0.65%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Works for

Anti-inflammatoryAnti-oxidationAnti-blemishEvens skin tone

Could be helpful in reducing inflammation in skin, evening out the skin tone and neutralizing free radicals, but more research is needed to confirm its effectiveness

More about Taurine

Hexylene glycol~0.3–0.5%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Works for

Cleansing

Helps create a more spreadable product texture

More about Hexylene glycol

Hydroxypropyl methylcellulose~0.25–0.45%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Works for

Cleansing

Used to create a thicker product consistency and stabilize the formulation

More about Hydroxypropyl methylcellulose

Lecithin~0.3–0.5%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

CleansingMoisturizing

Used mostly for creating emulsions - helping oil and water mix together. Helps soften the upper layer of the skin

More about Lecithin

Xanthan gum~0.2–0.4%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Cleansing

Used to create a thicker product consistency

More about Xanthan gum

Carbomer~0.15–0.3%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Cleansing

Helps create a thicker or gel-like product texture. It is not a surfactant but can be used in gentle cleansing formulations

More about Carbomer

Polysorbate 20~0.15–0.3%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Cleansing

Helps oil and water mix together

More about Polysorbate 20

Disodium edta~0.1–0.2%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Stabilizes the product formulation

More about Disodium edta

Phenoxyethanol~0.1–0.2%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products

More about Phenoxyethanol

Ci 42090~0.05–0.1%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

A colorant (dye)

More about Ci 42090

Ci 17200~0.05–0.1%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

A red colorant

More about Ci 17200

Ingredient list view

Water, Butylene glycol, Whey protein, Pentylene glycol, Glycerin, Sodium citrate, Prunus amygdalus dulcis seed extract, Caffeine, Porphyridium cruentum extract, Acetyl hexapeptide-8, Palmitoyl tetrapeptide-7, Palmitoyl tripeptide-1, Micrococcus lysate, Pullulan, Caprylyl glycol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Taurine, Hexylene glycol, Hydroxypropyl methylcellulose, Lecithin, Xanthan gum, Carbomer, Polysorbate 20, Disodium edta, Phenoxyethanol, Ci 42090, Ci 17200

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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.

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	CliniqueiD: Active Cartridge Concentrate for Lines & WrinklesYOUR PRODUCT	KisocareMATRIXYL 3000 + Argirelox Blended Serum	MiamoMULTI-PEPTIDE 20% LIFTING SERUM	NIDASalmon PDRN Peptide Serum
Match	—	57%	57%	56%
Price	—	$11.44	$116.36	$13.32
Shared key ingredients	—	4 of 8	4 of 8	6 of 8
Key difference	—	Pentapeptide-18	Acetyl Octapeptide-3	Copper Tripeptide-1
Irritancy	Low	Low	Low	Low
Drying alcohol	—	—	—	—
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Product summary

"Clinique - iD™: Active Cartridge Concentrate for Lines & Wrinkles" 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 tripeptide-1 0.60% - 0.95%, palmitoyl tetrapeptide-7 0.75% - 1.15% and acetyl hexapeptide-8 1.00% - 1.20%). 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 2.80% - 3.40% and acetyl hexapeptide-8 1.00% - 1.20%). These ingredients help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improve the skin hydration.

Price

The product retails from 21.00A$ up to 28.05A$ in Australia, for 11.00£ in the United Kingdom, for 135.00HK$ in Hong Kong and for 20.00NZ$ in New Zealand.

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Sources cited in this review

Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 3 studies and safety reviews.

1
TOPICAL COMPOSITIONS CONTAINING WHEY PROTEINS patentimages.storage.googleapis.com
2
Glycerol and the skin: holistic approach to its origin and functionsncbi.nlm.nih.gov
3
Cosmeceuttical Critigue: Taurinemdedge.com

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