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Product summary

Based on the ingredient list, "Clinique - Smart Clinical™ MD Multi-Dimensional Age Transformer Duo Resculpt + Revolumize" can work well for skin moisturization. To work well, any moisturizer needs to include a combination of water-binding and emollient ingredients. Clinique - Smart Clinical™ MD Multi-Dimensional Age Transformer Duo Resculpt + Revolumize ticks this box. Acetyl glucosamine, acetyl hexapeptide-8, acetyl octapeptide-3, faex and glycerin in this product (humectants) attract water molecules to the upper layer of the skin (the water comes from the outside air or from the deeper layers of the skin if the air is dry). Palmitoyl tetrapeptide-7, palmitoyl tripeptide-1, cholesterol, jojoba esters and dimethicone in this product help decrease the water evoporation from the skin, so that it stays hydrated for longer. These ingredients also soften the skin and take away the feeling of tightness and dryness.

Ingredient callouts

  • We like that this moisturizer contains peptides (dipeptide diaminobutyroyl benzylamide diacetate 0.15% - 0.25%, dipeptide diaminobutyroyl benzylamide diacetate 0.20% - 0.35%, palmitoyl tripeptide-1 0.15% - 0.25%, palmitoyl tetrapeptide-7 0.25% - 0.45%, acetyl octapeptide-3 0.20% - 0.35%, acetyl hexapeptide-8 0.20% - 0.35%, acetyl hexapeptide-8 0.15% - 0.25% and acetyl octapeptide-3 0.15% - 0.25%). There are many different kind of peptides and they are naturally present in our skin. They all are a combination of amino-acids. Some of them work as natural anti-biotics, promote wound-healing and production of collagen. The science is still not settled on how effective peptides in skincare are, but it is very likely that they have a benefit. Peptides 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.

Irritation risk

There are some common irritants in this product, including ingredients that do not have benefits for the skin. We assess the overall irritancy of this moisturizer to be high. For a detailed overview of all potential irritants: click here

You can see the detailed formula review with the breakdown of all actives in the product and the full ingredient list with estimated concentrations in the tables below.

Price

The product retails from 79.46CA$ up to 90.00CA$ in Canada, for 57.75A$ in Australia and from 49.90$ up to 73.00$ in the United States.

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