Peptides (palmitoyl tripeptide-5 0.20% - 0.70% and arginine/lysine polypeptide 0.20% - 0.75%). 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.
Actives derived from an extract of the Centella Asiatica plant (also known as Gotu Kola) - madecassoside 0.15% - 0.70% The Centella Asiatica Actives, even in low concentration, can help reduce inflammation in skin, strengthen the skin barrier and reduce photodamage. They can also help to decrease scarring.
Humectants (urea 0.15% - 0.65%, sodium hyaluronate 0.15% - 0.65%, glucosamine hcl 0.15% - 0.65%, glycerin 0.40% - 0.90%, hyaluronic acid 3.20% - 4.80% and algae extract 23.00% - 34.00%). These ingredients help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improve the skin hydration.

About the brand

According to Cruelty-Free Kitty "Dermalogica" is cruelty free, but its parent company is not.

Price

The product retails from 69.50£ up to 837.00£ in the United Kingdom, for 123.46CA$ in Canada, from 78.00$ up to 89.00$ in the United States and for 111.20A$ in Australia.

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What can the product work for?

Anti-aging

What does the product description say?

Dermalogica, Age Smart® Dermalogica's Super Rich Repair is an AGE-fighting, ultra-nourishing moisturiser designed to combat chronically dry, dehydrated skin while replenishing critical moisture levels.

Source: Allbeauty

This product contains arginine/lysine polypeptide, madecassoside, palmitoyl tripeptide-5. 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.

arginine/lysine polypeptide 0.2% - 0.75%

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

madecassoside 0.15% - 0.7%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: MEDIUM

An antioxidant that is typically derived from plant Centella Asiatica. It can help neutralize free radicals in skin and support skin barrier function. It could, however, itself be irritating. It is often unstable in formulations

palmitoyl tripeptide-5 0.2% - 0.7%

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

Evens skin tone

What does the product description say?

Powerful peptides and an acid-free smoothing complex help to bolster your skin’s resilience to external factors and even skin tone; evening primrose oil and shea butter are to thank for drenching skin in moisture, while antioxidants help to fight off free radicals that can speed up the ageing process (read unwanted).

Source: Cultbeauty

The following ingredient (ingredients) in this product might be helpful, but there is no evidence to confirm that it actually works: glucosamine hcl, madecassoside.

glucosamine hcl 0.15% - 0.65%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: MEDIUM

Might be able to stimulate production of skin's natural moisturizing compounds such as hyaluronic acid. Could be helpful for evening the skin tone.

madecassoside 0.15% - 0.7%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: LOW

yeast extract 0.15% - 0.65%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Insufficient!

Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and might have some anti-oxidant and skin lightening properties. It can help calm down inflammation in skin

Moisturizing

What does the product description say?

Dermalogica, Age Smart® Dermalogica's Super Rich Repair is an AGE-fighting, ultra-nourishing moisturiser designed to combat chronically dry, dehydrated skin while replenishing critical moisture levels.

Source: Allbeauty

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, glucosamine hcl.

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: butyrospermum parkii butter, dimethicone.

The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: arginine/lysine polypeptide, madecassoside, palmitoyl tripeptide-5, urea

algae extract 23% - 34%

Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High