Peptides (palmitoyl pentapeptide-4 0.10% - 0.15%). 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.
Humectants (saccharomyces ferment filtrate 0.65% - 1.00%, saccharide isomerate 0.90% - 1.15%, saccharide hydrolysate 0.25% - 0.50%, hydrolyzed hyaluronic acid 0.20% - 0.40%, glyceryl acrylate/acrylic acid copolymer 0.25% - 0.45%, glycerin 2.40% - 3.00%, fructooligosaccharides 0.25% - 0.45%, algae extract 0.30% - 0.55%, betaine 0.40% - 0.60% and sodium hyaluronate 0.25% - 0.45%). These ingredients help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improve the skin hydration.

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The product retails from 56.16$ up to 77.60$ in the United States, for 101.26A$ in Australia and from 44.80£ up to 56.16£ in the United Kingdom.

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Evens skin tone
Exfoliation

Moisturizing

What does the product description say?

CreamHighlighted Ingredients. . Five Fruit-Derived Alpha Hydroxy Acids.

Source: Sephora

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, betaine.

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, dimethicone.

The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: palmitoyl pentapeptide-4

betaine 0.4% - 0.6%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improves the product texture

glycerin 2.4% - 3%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant

glyceryl acrylate/acrylic acid copolymer 0.25% - 0.45%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and provide a longer-lasting hydration. Can create a thicker product consistency

Anti-aging

This product contains palmitoyl pentapeptide-4. 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 pentapeptide-4 0.1% - 0.15%

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

beta-glucan 0.25% - 0.45%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: LOW

Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin, calm down inflammation and irritation, restore the barrier function and support wound healing. It can be helpful in reducing fine lines and wrinkles

algae extract 0.3% - 0.55%

Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High

Concentration: Effectiveness: LOW

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

Evens skin tone

What does the product description say?

Pores, Dullness, and Uneven TextureFormulation.

Source: Sephora

Effective ingredients missing or their concentration is too low

Exfoliation

What does the product description say?

Combining both manual and chemical exfoliating methods, the foam is a thorough solution to resurfacing your complexion.

Source: Beauty Expert

This product does not contain effective exfoliating ingredients. It might be able to deliver physical exfoliation, that is scrub off some of the dead cells on the surface of the skin. We do not recommend physical exfoliation, because it is not uniform (some bits of skin can get exfoliated too much while others not at all). It can also traumatize the skin and aggrevate acne and other skin conditions.

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Key Actives

beta-glucan 0.25% - 0.45%

Irritation risk:

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

butyrospermum parkii butter 0.25% - 0.4%

Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High

Works for: Moisturizing, Anti-oxidation, Anti-aging

A great moisturising ingredient that softens the skin and reduces water loss from its upper layer. It also can be helpful in protecting skin from free radicals

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Potential irritants

eclipta prostrata leaf extract 0.25% - 0.45%

Irritation risk:

Works for: Anti-oxidation

A plant extract that is mostly used as a fragrance. Might have some anti-oxidant effect

lavandula angustifolia oil 0.25% - 0.45%

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An essential oil. Potential allergen and can be irritating. It has some anti-bacterial properties

Comodogenic ingredients

cetearyl alcohol 0.55% - 0.85%

Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: Medium

Works for: Cleansing, Moisturizing

A non-drying alcohol. Works as an emollient. Helps water and oil mix together and creates a nice product texture

algae extract 0.3% - 0.55%

Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High

Works for: Moisturizing, Anti-aging

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

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water 45% - 55%

Irritation risk:

Plain old water

hydrogenated polyisobutene 4.9% - 6%

Irritation risk:

Works for: Moisturizing

Used to improve the product consistency and soften the upper layer of the skin

methyl perfluoro butyl/isobutyl ether 4.2% - 5.2%

Irritation risk:

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Water, Hydrogenated polyisobutene, Methyl perfluoro butyl/isobutyl ether, Methyl perfluoroisobutyl ether, Glycerin, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Methylpropanediol, Butylene glycol dicaprylate/dicaprate, 1,2-hexanediol, Saccharide isomerate, Saccharomyces ferment filtrate, Glyceryl stearate, Peg-100 stearate, Cetearyl alcohol, Stearic acid, Betaine, Hydroxyacetophenone, Butylene glycol, Dipropylene glycol, Sodium stearoyl glutamate, Maltodextrin, Saccharide hydrolysate, Sodium polyacrylate, Carbomer, Ethylhexyl stearate, Tromethamine, Sodium palmitoyl proline, Algae extract, Eclipta prostrata leaf extract, Ammonium acryloyldimethyltaurate/vp copolymer, C12-14 pareth-12, Nymphaea alba flower extract, Disodium edta, Glyceryl acrylate/acrylic acid copolymer, Lavandula angustifolia oil, Vaccinium myrtillus fruit/leaf extract, Fructooligosaccharides, Trideceth-6, Saccharum officinarum extract, Amaranthus caudatus seed extract, Beta-glucan, Lecithin, Sodium hyaluronate, Ulmus davidiana root extract, Linalool, Dimethicone, Squalane, Alcohol denat., Citrus aurantium dulcis fruit extract, Citrus limon fruit extract, Polysorbate 20, Argania spinosa kernel oil, Hydrogenated lecithin, Isononyl isononanoate, Polyglyceryl-10 stearate, Hydrolyzed hyaluronic acid, Acer saccharum extract, Anemarrhena asphodeloides root extract, Butyrospermum parkii butter, Polyglyceryl-2 dipolyhydroxystearate, Anthemis nobilis flower oil, Inulin lauryl carbamate, Palmitoyl pentapeptide-4, Disodium stearoyl glutamate

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Key ingredients	palmitoyl pentapeptide-4 argania spinosa kernel oil +18 more	Common: palmitoyl pentapeptide-4 glycerin +2 more Other: retinol niacinamide +3 more	Common: betaine butyrospermum parkii butter +3 more Other: synthetic beeswax	Common: butyrospermum parkii butter glycerin +3 more Other: urea cera alba +1 more	Common: algae extract dimethicone +4 more Other: panthenol allantoin +13 more	Common: algae extract butyrospermum parkii butter +3 more Other: sodium hyaluronate crosspolymer	Common: dimethicone glycerin +4 more Other: lactobionic acid niacinamide +14 more	Common: saccharide isomerate saccharum officinarum extract +5 more Other: ceramide np ceramide ns +18 more	Common: betaine butyrospermum parkii butter +9 more Other: salicylic acid lactic acid +15 more	Common: glycerin sodium hyaluronate +4 more Other: ascorbic acid retinol +16 more	Common: dimethicone glycerin +3 more Other: salicylic acid glycolic acid +8 more
Irritancy	IRRITANCY HIGH	IRRITANCY HIGH	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY HIGH	IRRITANCY HIGH	IRRITANCY HIGH	IRRITANCY HIGH	IRRITANCY HIGH
Potential Irritants	anthemis nobilis flower oil Has skin benefit? citrus limon fruit extract Has skin benefit? +17 more	benzyl alcohol Has skin benefit? iodopropynyl butylcarbamate Has skin benefit? +9 more	parfum Has skin benefit? juglans regia shell powder Has skin benefit? +5 more	parfum Has skin benefit? chlorphenesin Has skin benefit? +9 more	ci 19140 Has skin benefit? n-hydroxysuccinimide Has skin benefit? +12 more	parfum Has skin benefit? sodium hyaluronate crosspolymer Has skin benefit? +11 more	parfum Has skin benefit? alcohol Has skin benefit? +20 more	ci 19140 Has skin benefit? propylene glycol Has skin benefit? +37 more	mentha piperita extract Has skin benefit? panax ginseng root extract Has skin benefit? +33 more	parfum Has skin benefit? linalool Has skin benefit? +34 more	alpha-isomethyl ionone Has skin benefit? citral Has skin benefit? +20 more
All ingredients	water Has skin benefit? hydrogenated polyisobutene Has skin benefit? +62 more	water Has skin benefit? dimethicone Has skin benefit? +23 more	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +20 more	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +26 more	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +46 more	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +36 more	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +57 more	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +98 more	salicylic acid Has skin benefit? water Has skin benefit? +93 more	salicylic acid Has skin benefit? water Has skin benefit? +69 more	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +50 more

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Dr. Brandt Radiance Resurfacing Foam

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