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Dr. Brandt Ultimate Age Defying Solution
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What can the product work for?
Anti-aging
What does the product description say?
BY SKIN CONCERN fine lines + wrinkles elasticity skin firming + lifting dark circles + puffy eyes enlarged pores blemishes uneven or dull skin dry skin oily skin maskne
glycolic acid
0.1% -
0.5%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
An alpha-hydroxy acid (AHA) that helps to remove the dead skin cells on the surface of the skin reveling a more even, smoother complexation. It is also able to stimulate collagen production with long-term use. Could help to reduce pore congestion. It can be irritating to the skin. Apply sunscreen daily if using products with glycolic acid
acetyl hexapeptide-8
0.1% -
0.45%
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
acetyl tetrapeptide-17
0.15% -
0.55%
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
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Evens skin tone
glycolic acid
0.1% -
0.5%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
An alpha-hydroxy acid (AHA) that helps to remove the dead skin cells on the surface of the skin reveling a more even, smoother complexation. It is also able to stimulate collagen production with long-term use. Could help to reduce pore congestion. It can be irritating to the skin. Apply sunscreen daily if using products with glycolic acid
albizia julibrissin bark extract
0.15% -
0.5%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness:
LOW
A plant extract that might help to neutralize free radicals in skin. Is claimed to help reduce hyperpigmentation but evidence is missing
ascorbic acid
0.15% -
0.55%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Insufficient!
The most well-researched antioxidant that works in skin. Helps neutralize free radicals supporting collagen production, helping to even out the skin tone and preventing early signs of aging
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Exfoliation
glycolic acid
0.1% -
0.5%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
An alpha-hydroxy acid (AHA) that helps to remove the dead skin cells on the surface of the skin reveling a more even, smoother complexation. It is also able to stimulate collagen production with long-term use. Could help to reduce pore congestion. It can be irritating to the skin. Apply sunscreen daily if using products with glycolic acid
hydroxyethylpiperazine ethane sulfonic acid
0.95% -
1.45%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness:
MEDIUM
Used to regulate product's pH, but can be also used as an exfoliator when included in higher concentrations. There is a controversy about whether it can generate free radicals and induce skin cell damage when used in topical products
retinyl palmitate
0.1% -
0.45%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Insufficient!
Three steps removed from the active form of vitamin A - retinoic acid. To have an effect in the skin, it first needs to be converted twice to become the retinoic acid. This means it is less potent than retinol, but could also be less irritating. Once converted to the retinoic acid in the skin, it helps against all signs of aging, improves skin cell turnover and helps fight blemishes and clogged pores. However, in many cosmetic formulations, it is used in a concentration that is too low to have the full effect
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Moisturizing
sodium hyaluronate
0.4% -
0.9%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin
sodium pca
0.1% -
0.5%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
Naturally present in skin and helps to attract water to its upper layer
squalane
0.15% -
0.6%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
An oil naturally present in skin. Works as an emollient to soften the skin and form a protective layer on its surface without a greasy feeling.
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Anti-oxidation
camellia oleifera leaf extract
0.1% -
0.45%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
A plant extract that can help neutralize free radicals and reduce inflammation, even though it is not usually used in sufficient concentration in cosmetics
decarboxy carnosine hcl
0.2% -
0.75%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness:
MEDIUM
Might be able to protect the skin from free radicals, but further evidence of effectiveness is needed
ascorbic acid polypeptide
0.1% -
0.45%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness:
MEDIUM
A type of peptide. Might help neutralize free radicals in skin. Peptides are excellent moisturizers and might be able support collagen production reducing fine lines and wrinkles
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How honest is this product?
| Promise | Can it deliver? |
|---|---|
| Anti-aging |
Total Promises Fulfilled score:
100/100.
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Can it cause trouble?
- Overall product irritation risk
- Acne & comedogenic risk ingredients: 8
Potential irritants
alcohol denat.
1.6% -
2.5%
Irritation risk:
Produces temporary toning effect. Can help dissolve other ingredients or preserve products
spilanthes acmella flower extract
0.15% -
0.6%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Anti-inflammatory
Plant extract that might hep calm down inflammation in skin
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Comodogenic ingredients
carrageenan
0.35% -
0.85%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High
Helps thicken the product formula and create a nice product formulation
algin
0.2% -
0.8%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High
Works for:
Moisturizing
Used to thicken product formulation. Can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin
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Ingredients & concentrations
All ingredients
Key Actives
retinyl palmitate
0.1% -
0.45%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Anti-blemish,
Evens skin tone,
Anti-aging,
Exfoliation
Three steps removed from the active form of vitamin A - retinoic acid. To have an effect in the skin, it first needs to be converted twice to become the retinoic acid. This means it is less potent than retinol, but could also be less irritating. Once converted to the retinoic acid in the skin, it helps against all signs of aging, improves skin cell turnover and helps fight blemishes and clogged pores. However, in many cosmetic formulations, it is used in a concentration that is too low to have the full effect
glycolic acid
0.1% -
0.5%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Evens skin tone,
Anti-aging,
Exfoliation,
Anti-blemish
An alpha-hydroxy acid (AHA) that helps to remove the dead skin cells on the surface of the skin reveling a more even, smoother complexation. It is also able to stimulate collagen production with long-term use. Could help to reduce pore congestion. It can be irritating to the skin. Apply sunscreen daily if using products with glycolic acid
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Potential irritants
alcohol denat.
1.6% -
2.5%
Irritation risk:
Produces temporary toning effect. Can help dissolve other ingredients or preserve products
spilanthes acmella flower extract
0.15% -
0.6%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Anti-inflammatory
Plant extract that might hep calm down inflammation in skin
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Comodogenic ingredients
carrageenan
0.35% -
0.85%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High
Helps thicken the product formula and create a nice product formulation
algin
0.2% -
0.8%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High
Works for:
Moisturizing
Used to thicken product formulation. Can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin
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All ingredients
caprylic/capric triglyceride
4.9% -
7.4%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Moisturizing
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
propanediol
3.7% -
5.5%
Irritation risk:
Acts as a solvent for other ingredients. Speeds up the absorption of other ingredients into the skin
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Ingredient list view
Water, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Propanediol, Glycerin, Pentylene glycol, Alcohol denat., Prunus armeniaca kernel oil, Phenoxyethanol, Hydroxyethylpiperazine ethane sulfonic acid, Sodium hydroxide, Xanthan gum, Sodium hyaluronate, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Carrageenan, Algin, Decarboxy carnosine hcl, Synthetic fluorphlogopite, Butylene glycol, Spilanthes acmella flower extract, Titanium dioxide, Ci 77891, Alaria esculenta extract, Geranylgeranylisopropanol, Silica, Mica, Sodium acetate, Bht, Sodium lauryl sulfate, Cellulose, Citrus aurantium dulcis peel oil, Citrus aurantium dulcis fruit extract, Cananga odorata flower oil, Vanillin, Lavandula hybrida oil, Litsea cubeba fruit oil, Vanilla planifolia fruit extract, Jasminum sambac flower extract, Tin oxide, Water, Butyrospermum parkii butter, Lecithin, Methylsilanol hydroxyproline aspartate, Cyclopentasiloxane, Cetyl palmitate, Siloxanetriol alginate, C12-16 alcohols, Glycerin, Cetyl alcohol, Cetyl lactate, Octyldodecyl stearate, Glyceryl stearate citrate, Acetyl hexapeptide-8, Simmondsia chinensis seed oil, Dimethicone, Bis-hydroxyethoxypropyl dimethicone, Palmitic acid, Butylene glycol, Phenoxyethanol, Polyglyceryl-3 stearate, Propylene glycol, Betaine, Tocopheryl acetate, Acetyl citrull amido arginine, Palmitoyl oligopeptide, Camellia oleifera leaf extract, Lavandula angustifolia oil, Xanthan gum, Glyceryl polymethacrylate, Caffeine, Sodium acrylates copolymer, Tetrasodium edta, Bht, Ascorbic acid polypeptide, Retinyl palmitate, Sodium pca, Hydrogenated polyisobutene, Phospholipids, Ethylhexylglycerin, Disodium edta, Ceramide 3, Polyglyceryl-10 stearate, Helianthus annuus seed oil, Vitis vinifera fruit extract, Sorbic acid, Water, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Squalane, Glycerin, Glycolic acid, Phenyl trimethicone, Cetyl alcohol, Glyceryl stearate, Peg-100 stearate, Hydrogenated castor oil, Butyrospermum parkii butter, Sorbitan stearate, Cholesterol, Sodium hyaluronate, Canola oil, Zea mays starch, Silica, Xanthan gum, Bis-diglyceryl polyacyladipate-2, Phenoxyethanol, Sodium hydroxide, Magnesium aluminum silicate, Stearamidopropyl dimethylamine, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Tetrasodium edta, Sodium polystyrene sulfonate, Sorghum bicolor stalk juice, Acetyl tetrapeptide-17, Colloidal platinum, Pentylene glycol, Polysorbate 20, Ethylhexylglycerin, 3-aminopropane sulfonic acid, Calcium hydroxymethionine, Salix alba bark extract, Geranium maculatum oil, Simethicone, Tocopheryl acetate, Ascorbyl palmitate, Water, Butyrospermum parkii butter, Sodium acrylates copolymer, Glycine soja oil unsaponifiables, Glycerin, Cetyl lactate, Linum usitatissimum seed oil, Phenoxyethanol, Lecithin, Tocopheryl acetate, Propanediol, Caprylyl glycol, Tocopherol, Disodium edta, Vitis vinifera seed oil, Glyceryl stearate, Phospholipids, Xanthan gum, Chlorphenesin, Hydrolyzed pearl, Helianthus annuus seed oil, Glycosphingolipids, Myrothamnus flabellifolia extract, Cholesterol, Sodium cocoyl glutamate, Ascorbic acid, Citric acid, Albizia julibrissin bark extract, Potassium sorbate, Sorbic acid, Glutamylamidoethyl imidazole, Ricinus communis seed oil, Lavandula angustifolia oil, Citrus aurantium bergamia fruit oil, Coriandrum sativum fruit oil, Pelargonium graveolens flower oil, Styrax benzoin gum, Lavandula hybrida oil
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