Peptides (palmitoyl dipeptide-5 diaminobutyroyl hydroxythreonine 0.30% - 0.55%). 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 (sodium lactate 0.15% - 0.25%, hyaluronic acid 0.35% - 0.60%, sodium hyaluronate 0.45% - 0.65%, panthenol 0.50% - 0.75% and glycerin 3.90% - 4.70%). These ingredients help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improve the skin hydration.

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Evens skin tone

Anti-aging

This product contains palmitoyl dipeptide-5 diaminobutyroyl hydroxythreonine. This ingredient 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.

palmitoyl dipeptide-5 diaminobutyroyl hydroxythreonine 0.3% - 0.55%

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Concentration: Effectiveness: MEDIUM

hyaluronic acid 0.35% - 0.6%

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Concentration: Effectiveness: LOW

One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin. Naturally present in skin. Typically has large molecule size unless advertised otherwise on the product label. Helps support skin's barrier function and may help to reduce inflammation

malachite extract 0.3% - 0.55%

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Concentration: Effectiveness: LOW

A mineral that is claimed to be able to support collagen product in skin, but evidence of effectiveness is missing

Moisturizing

What does the product description say?

The multi-talented vibrance and elasticity booster that just knows what you need The Dara Kennedy Sea Serum is an innovative hydrating, multi-dimensional, and adaptive serum for more vibrant, resilient skin.

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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, hyaluronic acid.

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: chondrus crispus extract, squalane.

The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: palmitoyl dipeptide-5 diaminobutyroyl hydroxythreonine, panthenol

chondrus crispus extract 0.6% - 0.95%

Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

Red algae extract that helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and create a nicer product consistency

cocos nucifera fruit extract 0.5% - 0.75%

Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

An emollient. Found to be as effective as a moisturizer for dry skin as mineral oil. Could be comedogenic

crithmum maritimum callus culture filtrate 1.4% - 1.7%

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Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

A plant cell extract that helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and might have some anti-oxidant properties

Evens skin tone

Effective ingredients missing or their concentration is too low

niacinamide 0.55% - 0.8%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Insufficient!

Is proven to be effective in reducing blemishes, evening out skin tone and helping to improve lines and wrinkles. It helps the skin to repair sun damage, calm down inflammation and keep maintain good levels of moisture. The concentration of about 2% is effective for supporting the skin barrier and evening out the skin tone. Concentration of 4-6% is better for helping with acne and balancing the sebum production

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Key Actives

niacinamide 0.55% - 0.8%

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Works for: Anti-aging, Evens skin tone, Anti-blemish, Moisturizing, Reduces irritation, Reduces redness, Anti-inflammatory, Antibacterial

panthenol 0.5% - 0.75%

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Works for: Reduces redness, Moisturizing, Reduces irritation

Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can help improve skin barrier function

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alcohol 0.1% - 0.15%

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Works for: Antibacterial

Can be drying and contribute to skin irritation. Used in formulars to dissolve other ingredients, create a thinner product consistency or for its antibacterial properties

hydrolyzed gardenia florida extract 0.05% - 0.1%

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Works for: Anti-oxidation

Used as a fragrance. Might have some anti-oxidant properties

Comodogenic ingredients

porphyra umbilicalis extract 0.95% - 1.15%

Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High

Works for: Moisturizing, Anti-oxidation

An algae extract that can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Might have an anti-oxidant effect in skin but evidence is lacking

macrocystis pyrifera 0.7% - 1.05%

Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High

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water 45% - 55%

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Plain old water

propanediol 5.4% - 6.7%

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Acts as a solvent for other ingredients. Speeds up the absorption of other ingredients into the skin

glycerin 3.9% - 4.7%

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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

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Water, Propanediol, Glycerin, Lactobacillus, Squalane, Leuconostoc/radish root ferment filtrate, Ascophyllum nodosum extract, Crithmum maritimum callus culture filtrate, Asparagopsis armata extract, Porphyra umbilicalis extract, Macrocystis pyrifera, Chondrus crispus extract, Niacinamide, Panthenol, Cocos nucifera fruit extract, Spirulina platensis extract, Bisabolol, Sodium hyaluronate, Aloe barbadensis leaf juice powder, Hyaluronic acid, Sodium polygamma-glutamate, Palmitoyl dipeptide-5 diaminobutyroyl hydroxythreonine, Palmitoyl dipeptide-5 diaminohydroxybutyrate, Malachite extract, Caprylyl glycol, Hydrogenated starch hydrolysate, Sodium gluconate, Polyacrylate crosspolymer-6, Xanthan gum, Citric acid, Daucus carota sativa root extract, Maltodextrin, Sodium lactate, Lecithin, Alcohol, Hydrolyzed gardenia florida extract, Sodium hydroxide

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Key ingredients	niacinamide palmitoyl dipeptide-5 diaminobutyroyl hydroxythreonine +13 more	Common: niacinamide panthenol +3 more Other: madecassoside adenosine +8 more	Common: niacinamide palmitoyl dipeptide-5 diaminobutyroyl hydroxythreonine +3 more Other: pullulan algae extract +2 more	Common: niacinamide palmitoyl dipeptide-5 diaminobutyroyl hydroxythreonine +3 more Other: acetyl hexapeptide-37 palmitoyl tripeptide-8 +6 more	Common: niacinamide panthenol +4 more Other: phytosphingosine ceramide np +8 more	Common: niacinamide panthenol +3 more Other: arginine/lysine polypeptide palmitoyl tetrapeptide-7 +5 more	Common: niacinamide panthenol +4 more Other: acetyl octapeptide-3 urea +4 more	Common: niacinamide panthenol +2 more Other: helianthus annuus seed oil pantolactone +2 more	Common: niacinamide panthenol +3 more Other: acetyl glucosamine hydrolyzed glycosaminoglycans +5 more	Common: niacinamide panthenol +2 more Other: hydrolyzed sodium hyaluronate pantolactone +3 more	Common: niacinamide panthenol +3 more Other: copper tripeptide-1 ferulic acid +4 more	Common: niacinamide panthenol +3 more Other: madecassoside adenosine +8 more
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Potential Irritants	hydrolyzed gardenia florida extract Has skin benefit? alcohol Has skin benefit? +5 more	glutathione Has skin benefit? hydroxypropyl cyclodextrin Has skin benefit? +7 more	pullulan Has skin benefit? zingiber officinale root extract Has skin benefit? +6 more	pullulan Has skin benefit? chamomilla recutita flower extract Has skin benefit? +7 more	chamomilla recutita flower extract Has skin benefit? hydroxyacetophenone Has skin benefit? +9 more	ethylhexylglycerin Has skin benefit? lauryl glucoside Has skin benefit? +3 more	citric acid Has skin benefit? sodium lactate Has skin benefit? +3 more	sodium citrate Has skin benefit? polyglyceryl-10 stearate Has skin benefit? +6 more	raspberry ketone Has skin benefit? benzyl glycol Has skin benefit? +5 more	benzyl alcohol Has skin benefit? ethylhexylglycerin Has skin benefit? +4 more	ci 42090 Has skin benefit? citric acid Has skin benefit? +3 more	glutathione Has skin benefit? hydroxypropyl cyclodextrin Has skin benefit? +7 more
All ingredients	water Has skin benefit? propanediol Has skin benefit? +35 more	aspergillus/rice germ ferment extract filtrate Has skin benefit? propanediol Has skin benefit? +29 more	water Has skin benefit? aloe barbadensis leaf juice Has skin benefit? +24 more	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +30 more	water Has skin benefit? propanediol Has skin benefit? +30 more	water Has skin benefit? niacinamide Has skin benefit? +24 more	water Has skin benefit? butylene glycol Has skin benefit? +26 more	water Has skin benefit? panthenol Has skin benefit? +21 more	water Has skin benefit? niacinamide Has skin benefit? +24 more	water Has skin benefit? propanediol Has skin benefit? +18 more	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +18 more	aspergillus/rice germ ferment extract filtrate Has skin benefit? propanediol Has skin benefit? +29 more

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Evens skin tone

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