"The cream works to replenish and smooth damaged skin caused by free radical stressors and reduce the appearance of unwanted fine lines for plumper, more youthful-looking skin."

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WIMJ summary

This product contains adenosine triphosphate, palmitoyl oligopeptide, palmitoyl tetrapeptide-7, palmitoyl tripeptide-1, palmitoyl tripeptide-5, resveratrol. 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.

Ingredient	Effectiveness	Concentration	Irritancy
adenosine triphosphate	MEDIUM
palmitoyl oligopeptide	MEDIUM
palmitoyl tetrapeptide-7	MEDIUM

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"Anti-Oxidant Hydration Cream"

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WIMJ summary

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: algae extract, allantoin.

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, algae extract.

The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: ceramide 1, ceramide 3, ceramide 6 ii, palmitoyl oligopeptide, palmitoyl tetrapeptide-7, palmitoyl tripeptide-1, palmitoyl tripeptide-5, panthenol, phytosphingosine

Ingredient	Effectiveness	Concentration	Irritancy
saccharide isomerate	HIGH
corallina officinalis extract	HIGH
glycerin	HIGH

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This product contains antioxidants (resveratrol) that can help neutralize free radicals in skin. By doing so, they can lessen the damage the skin gets from the UV light (sun).

The following ingredients - camellia sinensis leaf extract also can have an antioxidant effect, but there is less evidence to confirm their effectiveness in skin.

Ingredient	Effectiveness	Concentration	Irritancy
resveratrol	HIGH
camellia sinensis leaf extract	MEDIUM
pyridoxine hcl	LOW

Potential irritants

IRRITANCY

MEDIUM

Ingredient	Irritancy	Skin Benefit
caprylic/capric triglyceride
propylene glycol
pentylene glycol

Ingredients by volume

Ingredient	Estimated concentration
water Plain old water	45% - 55%
caprylic/capric triglyceride A good mix of fatty acids that forms a protective layer on the skin. Improves the shelf life of products. Derived from coconut and glycerin	6.2% - 7.6%
cyclopentasiloxane A silicone that helps improve the product texture and spreadability. Can absord oil creating a short-term mattifying effect on the skin	5.3% - 6.4%
isononyl isononanoate Forms a protective film on the surface of the skin to prevent moisture loss. Gives a velvety feel to products while reducing tackiness	3.3% - 4%
glycerin One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant	2.4% - 3%
propylene glycol Helps oil and water mix together and can enhance the penetration of other ingredients into the skin	1.9% - 2.3%
cetearyl alcohol A non-drying alcohol. Works as an emollient. Helps water and oil mix together and creates a nice product texture	1.8% - 2.2%
bacopa monnieri leaf extract	1.6% - 1.9%
cetearyl olivate Helps oil and water mix together	1.4% - 1.7%
sorbitan olivate Helps oil and water mix together	1.2% - 1.4%
pentylene glycol Used to preserve products, dissolve other ingredients and create a nice product texture	1% - 1.2%
saccharide isomerate Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin	0.7% - 1.1%
hydroxyproline Is helpful in restoring skin barrier function supporting its moisture levels. Is claimed to stimulte collagen production in skin but evidence is lacking	0.65% - 1%
butylene glycol 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	0.65% - 0.95%
corallina officinalis extract Red algae extract that helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and might contain antioxidants	0.6% - 0.9%
leuconostoc/radish root ferment filtrate A preservative that comes from radishes fermented by a bacteria. New research suggests that the preservation properties in the ingredient come from an ammonium salt that is not present naturally in radish root but used in its cultivation. Is problematic because the exact amount of the preservative agents is difficult to determine	0.6% - 0.9%
niacinamide 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	0.6% - 0.9%
acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer Maintains the texture of skincare products. Allows the product to spread evenly. Helps oil and water mix together	0.55% - 0.85%
hyaluronic acid 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	0.55% - 0.8%
propanediol Acts as a solvent for other ingredients. Speeds up the absorption of other ingredients into the skin	0.55% - 0.8%
phenoxyethanol A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products	0.5% - 0.75%
chlorphenesin A preservative	0.16% - 0.32%
allantoin Helps calm down inflammation in skin and can help reduce itching. Helps to repair the skin barrier and keep skin hydrated	0.4% - 0.65%
silanetriol	0.45% - 0.7%
bisabolol An active component of chamomile plant that historically has been used to calm down irritated skin. A recent study shows that bisabolol indeed can have some anti-inflammatory effect on skin, even though conclusive data is lacking. Bisabolol has a sweet floral scent and can be added to products for its aromatic properties	0.4% - 0.6%
algae extract Plant 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	0.55% - 0.8%
alpinia galanga leaf extract	0.45% - 0.65%
angelica acutiloba root extract	0.45% - 0.65%
ergothioneine Can help neutralize free radicals in skin. Preliminary studies show that it can be more effective than coenzyme Q10 but studies on effective concentration for topical applications are lacking	0.45% - 0.7%
hydroxypropyltrimonium hyaluronate	0.5% - 0.75%
panthenol Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can help improve skin barrier function	0.5% - 0.75%
poria cocos extract	0.5% - 0.75%
pyridoxine hcl Might help neutralize free radicals in skin	0.5% - 0.7%
resveratrol Helps neutralize free radicals in skin and might help reduce fine lines and wrinkles, as well as even out the skin tone	0.5% - 0.75%
simmondsia chinensis seed oil Softens the upper layer of skin and helps restore the healthy skin barrier. Has shown to help calm down inflammation in skin. It is a stable oil, meaning that it retains its properties even when exposed to air.	0.55% - 0.85%
sodium hyaluronate One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin	0.5% - 0.75%
tocopheryl acetate A more stable but less bio-available form of vitamin E compared to Tocopherol. Might help moisturize and protect the skin from free radicals, but mostly used in low concentrations to stabilize other ingredients.	0.5% - 0.75%
cordyceps sinensis extract	0.5% - 0.75%
acetyl tyrosine	0.5% - 0.75%
proline	0.5% - 0.75%
sorbitol Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improves the product texture	0.5% - 0.75%
trametes versicolor extract A mushroom extract that might have some skin-lightening and moisturizing properties, but solid research is lacking. It is unlikely to be effective in the concentration used in skincare products	0.5% - 0.75%
camellia sinensis leaf extract Can contain potent anti-oxidant compounds (abbreviated ECG, GCG, EGC, and EGCG) that might help protect the skin from free radicals. Can help calm down inflammation and has some anti-bacterial properties. Unfortunately, these antioxidants are unstable and lose their effectiveness very quickly in products. The concentration of the antioxidant compounds in the extract also tends to be low to be effective in topical formulation	0.55% - 0.8%
ethylhexylglycerin A preservative	0.5% - 0.75%
adenosine triphosphate	0.5% - 0.75%
hydrolyzed vegetable protein	0.5% - 0.75%
ethoxydiglycol Helps to improve the product consistency	0.45% - 0.7%
xanthan gum Used to create a thicker product consistency	0.5% - 0.75%
disodium phosphate Helps adjust the product pH and stabilize the formulation	0.5% - 0.75%
sodium phosphate Helps stabilize the product formulation	0.5% - 0.75%
lecithin Used mostly for creating emulsions - helping oil and water mix together. Helps soften the upper layer of the skin	0.55% - 0.8%
melia azadirachta leaf extract A plant extract that has anti-bacterial properties. Can be used to preserve the product. Can be irritating	0.5% - 0.75%
palmitoyl oligopeptide A type of peptide. Peptides are excellent moisturizers and might be able support collagen production reducing fine lines and wrinkles	0.6% - 0.85%
palmitoyl tetrapeptide-7 A type of peptide. Peptides are excellent moisturizers and might be able support collagen production reducing fine lines and wrinkles	0.55% - 0.8%
palmitoyl tripeptide-1 A type of peptide. Peptides are excellent moisturizers and might be able support collagen production reducing fine lines and wrinkles	0.55% - 0.8%
palmitoyl tripeptide-5 A type of peptide. Peptides are excellent moisturizers and might be able support collagen production reducing fine lines and wrinkles	0.5% - 0.75%
peg-60 hydrogenated castor oil Helps oil and water mix together	0.5% - 0.8%
sodium lauroyl lactylate Helps water and oil mix together	0.5% - 0.75%
glyceryl caprylate An emollient that can also help water and oil mix together, as well as prevent bacteria growth in products	0.55% - 0.85%
chamomilla recutita flower extract Plant extract that can have healing and anti-inflammatory properties. It is a potential allergen and can be irritating	0.5% - 0.75%
crithmum maritimum extract	0.45% - 0.7%
glucose Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Could be helpful in restoring the skin barrier function	0.45% - 0.7%
citric acid Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH	0.45% - 0.7%
lactic acid An exfoliating and moisturizing alpha-hydroxy acid (AHA). Typically causes less irritation than other AHAs, for example, glycolic acid. At high concentrations (about 15%), lactic acid can help reduce lines and wrinkles. Recent studies show that lactic acid can support the "good" bacteria living on skin's surface (healthy skin microbiom)	0.45% - 0.65%
sodium citrate Helps to control the skin's pH level. Maintains the skin's natural film of amino-lactic acids and oils. Helps to preserve products	0.4% - 0.65%
sorbic acid A preservative	0.4% - 0.6%
ceramide 3 A type of lipid similar to ceramides naturally present in skin. Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin and supports the skin barrier function to keep it hydrated. Can help to prevent inflammation in skin	0.45% - 0.7%
sodium benzoate A preservative	0.25% - 0.5%
caramel	0.35% - 0.65%
ceramide 6 ii A type of lipid similar to ceramides naturally present in skin. Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin and supports the skin barrier function to keep it hydrated. Can help to prevent inflammation in skin	0.4% - 0.65%
cholesterol An emollient that is naturally found in skin	0.4% - 0.65%
phytosphingosine A type of lipid that is naturally present in skin. It might help in repairing skin barrier function and has anti-bacterial effect	0.4% - 0.6%
potassium sorbate A preservative	0.25% - 0.5%
carbomer Helps create a gel-like product texture. Can be used in gentle cleansing formulations	0.25% - 0.45%
oleic acid Helps soften the upper layer of the skin. At the same time, it can weaken the skin's barrier enhancing penetration of other ingredients and increasing the risk of skin dryness	0.25% - 0.45%
capryloyl heptapeptide-12	0.15% - 0.3%
colloidal gold	0.15% - 0.3%
ceramide 1 A type of lipid similar to ceramides naturally present in skin. Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin and supports the skin barrier function to keep it hydrated. Can help to prevent inflammation in skin	0.2% - 0.4%
parfum An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients	0.1% - 0.15%
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