Peptides (palmitoyl tripeptide-38 0.15% - 0.25% and acetyl dipeptide-1 cetyl ester 0.25% - 0.50%). There are many different kind of Peptides and they are naturally present in our skin. They all are a combination of aminoacids. Some of them work as natural antibiotics, promote wound-healing and production of collagen. The science is still not settled on how effective Peptides are in skincare, but it is very likely that they have a benefit. They 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.
Panthenol (pro-vitamin B5) at about 1.00% - 1.20% concentration. In this concentration, Panthenol works effectively to improve the skin barrier and reduce inflammation.
Humectants (sodium hyaluronate 0.25% - 0.50%, panthenol 1.00% - 1.20%, imperata cylindrica root extract 1.50% - 1.80% and glycerin 4.70% - 5.80%). These ingredients help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improve the skin hydration.

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The product retails for 56.00$ in the United States and from 20.60£ up to 29.24£ in the United Kingdom.

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Evens skin tone

Moisturizing

What does the product description say?

Dark Spot Day Cream

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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, imperata cylindrica root 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: caprylic/capric triglyceride, oryza sativa bran oil.

The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: acetyl dipeptide-1 cetyl ester, palmitoyl tripeptide-38, panthenol

undaria pinnatifida extract 0.15% - 0.3%

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Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

A seaweed extract that helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and might have an anti-oxidant effect

sodium hyaluronate 0.25% - 0.5%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin

acetyl dipeptide-1 cetyl ester 0.25% - 0.5%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

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

Anti-aging

This product contains acetyl dipeptide-1 cetyl ester, palmitoyl tripeptide-38. 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 dipeptide-1 cetyl ester 0.25% - 0.5%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: MEDIUM

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

palmitoyl tripeptide-38 0.15% - 0.25%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: MEDIUM

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

prunus amygdalus dulcis oil 0.3% - 0.55%

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Concentration: Effectiveness: LOW

An emollient that softens the skin

Anti-oxidation

This product contains antioxidants (imperata cylindrica root extract) that might be able to help neutralize free radicals in skin to lessen the damage it gets from the UV light (sun). There is not enough evidence to confirm their effectiveness in skin though.

imperata cylindrica root extract 1.5% - 1.8%

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Concentration: Effectiveness: MEDIUM

A plat extract that might help neutralize free radicals in skin and attract water to its upper layer

undaria pinnatifida extract 0.15% - 0.3%

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Concentration: Effectiveness: LOW

A seaweed extract that helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and might have an anti-oxidant effect

glycyrrhiza glabra root extract 0.25% - 0.45%

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Concentration: Effectiveness: LOW

A plant extract that can help lighten the skin and calm down inflammation. Might be helpful in neutralizing free radicals

Evens skin tone

What does the product description say?

Dark Spot Day Cream

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This product contains ingredients (glycyrrhiza glabra root extract) that could help reduce hyperpigmentation (for example, post-acne marks or age spots) in theory, but there is not enough evidence that they actually work.

glycyrrhiza glabra root extract 0.25% - 0.45%

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Concentration: Effectiveness: LOW

A plant extract that can help lighten the skin and calm down inflammation. Might be helpful in neutralizing free radicals

magnesium ascorbyl phosphate 0.25% - 0.5%

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Concentration: Insufficient!

A derivative of vitamin C that is more stable, but less bioavailable than the pure form of vitamin C. It does not penetrate the skin well, but has been shown to convert to pure vitamin C once in skin. It can be helpful in stimulating collagen production and lightening the skin tone, but the required concentration is likely to be very high

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centella asiatica extract 0.3% - 0.55%

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Works for: Moisturizing, Anti-inflammatory, Reduces redness, Reduces irritation, Anti-oxidation, Anti-aging, Anti-blemish

A plant extract that has been shown to be able to reduce inflammation in skin, support restoration of skin barrier function, as well as support collagen production. Contains active compounds called centelloids: asiaticoside, madecasosside, asiatic acid and madecassic acid. Might be helpful in preventing stretch marks. It can be itself be irritating though.

acetyl dipeptide-1 cetyl ester 0.25% - 0.5%

Irritation risk:

Works for: Reduces irritation, Anti-inflammatory, Moisturizing, Anti-aging

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

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parfum 0.55% - 0.85%

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An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients

benzyl alcohol 0.1% - 0.2%

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A preservative. Can be used to mask unpleasant smell. Can be irritating

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water 45% - 55%

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Plain old water

glycerin 4.7% - 5.8%

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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

butylene glycol 4% - 4.9%

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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

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Water, Glycerin, Butylene glycol, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Macadamia integrifolia/tetraphylla seed oil, Oryza sativa bran oil, Mica, Imperata cylindrica root extract, Nylon 6/12, Panthenol, Silica, Parfum, Peg-36 castor oil, Caprylyl glycol, Methylpropanediol, Plantago lanceolata leaf extract, Sucrose palmitate, Sodium polyacrylate, Propanediol, Cetyl alcohol, Glyceryl stearate, 1,2-hexanediol, Chlorphenesin, Polyacrylamide, Sodium hyaluronate, Sorbitan laurate, Glyceryl linoleate, Prunus amygdalus dulcis oil, Peg-75 stearate, C13-14 isoparaffin, Zinc bis-(methyl palmitoyl aspartate), Ceteth-20, Steareth-20, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Caprylhydroxamic acid, Acetyl dipeptide-1 cetyl ester, Glycyrrhiza glabra root extract, Magnesium ascorbyl phosphate, Citric acid, Laureth-7, Centella asiatica extract, Carbomer, Hydroxypropyl cyclodextrin, Methylsilanol mannuronate, Sodium citrate, Potassium sorbate, Xanthan gum, Acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer, Undaria pinnatifida extract, Palmitoyl tripeptide-38, Benzyl alcohol, Biotin

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Key ingredients	acetyl dipeptide-1 cetyl ester palmitoyl tripeptide-38 +9 more	Common: palmitoyl tripeptide-38 panthenol +6 more Other: copper tripeptide-1 urea +6 more	Common: acetyl dipeptide-1 cetyl ester palmitoyl tripeptide-38 +3 more Other: acetyl hexapeptide-8 squalane +1 more	Common: palmitoyl tripeptide-38 panthenol +6 more Other: copper tripeptide-1 urea +6 more	Common: acetyl dipeptide-1 cetyl ester palmitoyl tripeptide-38 +2 more Other: acetyl hexapeptide-37 copper gluconate +9 more	Common: acetyl dipeptide-1 cetyl ester panthenol +4 more Other: hydrolyzed hyaluronic acid polyglutamic acid +3 more	Common: panthenol palmitoyl tripeptide-38 +2 more Other: dimethiconol prunus armeniaca kernel oil +3 more	Common: palmitoyl tripeptide-38 panthenol +3 more Other: acetyl tetrapeptide-2 adenosine +12 more	Common: palmitoyl tripeptide-38 panthenol +2 more Other: copper palmitoyl heptapeptide-14 pentapeptide-18 +10 more	Common: panthenol caprylic/capric triglyceride +2 more Other: betaine	Common: panthenol sodium hyaluronate +2 more Other: ceramide ap ceramide as +7 more	Common: acetyl dipeptide-1 cetyl ester panthenol +4 more Other: dipeptide diaminobutyroyl benzylamide diacetate arbutin +2 more
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Potential Irritants	benzyl alcohol Has skin benefit? parfum Has skin benefit? +23 more	rosa damascena extract Has skin benefit? panax ginseng root extract Has skin benefit? +13 more	ethylhexylglycerin Has skin benefit? caprylyl glycol Has skin benefit? +5 more	rosa damascena extract Has skin benefit? panax ginseng root extract Has skin benefit? +13 more	parfum Has skin benefit? commiphora mukul resin extract Has skin benefit? +21 more	ci 16035 Has skin benefit? ci 19140 Has skin benefit? +11 more	retinyl palmitate Has skin benefit? alcohol Has skin benefit? +15 more	lavandula angustifolia oil Has skin benefit? citrus aurantium amara peel oil Has skin benefit? +12 more	phenylpropanol Has skin benefit? potassium sorbate Has skin benefit? +5 more	disodium edta Has skin benefit? acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer Has skin benefit? +4 more	disodium edta Has skin benefit? ethylhexylglycerin Has skin benefit? +6 more	menthoxypropanediol Has skin benefit? parfum Has skin benefit? +23 more
All ingredients	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +50 more	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +40 more	water Has skin benefit? coco-caprylate/caprate Has skin benefit? +22 more	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +40 more	water Has skin benefit? caprylic/capric triglyceride Has skin benefit? +52 more	water Has skin benefit? isohexadecane Has skin benefit? +33 more	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +36 more	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +52 more	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +31 more	water Has skin benefit? butylene glycol Has skin benefit? +20 more	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +37 more	water Has skin benefit? butylene glycol Has skin benefit? +51 more

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