PRODUCT REVIEW

Dream Skin Activator Treatment Essence Complex II

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Moisturizing
Exfoliation
Anti-oxidation
Anti-aging

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Key actives

Centella asiatica extract 0.4% - 0.6%Beta-glucan 0.4% - 0.6%

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Product summary

"Dream Skin - Activator Treatment Essence Complex II" is effective for: Moisturizing and Exfoliation

This product could be helpful for: Anti-aging, but its actives are not the most effective or are not well-studied.

Ingredient callouts

Peptides (acetyl hexapeptide-8 0.15% - 0.25%). 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 (acetyl hexapeptide-8 0.15% - 0.25%, histidine 0.20% - 0.40%, arginine 0.30% - 0.50%, alanine 0.30% - 0.55%, aspartic acid 0.30% - 0.55%, glutamic acid 0.30% - 0.55%, glycine 0.30% - 0.55%, thermus thermophillus ferment 0.30% - 0.55%, sodium hyaluronate 0.35% - 0.65%, glyceryl acrylate/acrylic acid copolymer 0.45% - 0.65%, polyglycerin-3 0.50% - 0.75%, hydroxyethyl urea 1.40% - 1.80%, diglycerin 1.70% - 2.00% 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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The product retails for 22.00$ in the United States.

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What can the product work for?

Moisturizing

What does the product description say?

Brand from South Korea Dream Skin. Intensively moisturize the deep layers of skin. Brighten. Relieve 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: alanine, arginine.

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: arginine.

The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: acetyl hexapeptide-8

glyceryl acrylate/acrylic acid copolymer 0.45% - 0.65%

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

histidine 0.2% - 0.4%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

hydroxyethyl urea 1.4% - 1.8%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

A derivative of urea, a compound that is naturally present in skin. Attracts water to the upper layer of the skin. Can enhance penetration of other ingredients

Anti-aging

This product contains acetyl hexapeptide-8, aspartic acid, lysine, serine, threonine. 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.

acetyl hexapeptide-8 0.15% - 0.25%

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

aspartic acid 0.3% - 0.55%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: MEDIUM

An amino-acid that helps increase skin hydration and might help to slightly improve skin firmness, potentially reducing lines and wrinkles

lysine 0.3% - 0.55%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: MEDIUM

An amino-acid that helps to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. In combination with other amino-acids, might help to reduce fine lines and wrinkles

Exfoliation

This product can help exfoliate the skin. In other words, it helps break down the bonds between dead cells on the surface of the skin and speed up the skin turnover. Skin often appears softer and brighter after exfoliation, but overdoing it can result in disrupted skin barrier. The following ingredient is doing the exfoliating job in this product: hydroxyethyl urea.

hydroxyethyl urea 1.4% - 1.8%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

A derivative of urea, a compound that is naturally present in skin. Attracts water to the upper layer of the skin. Can enhance penetration of other ingredients

Anti-oxidation

This product contains antioxidants (cysteine) that might be able to help neutralize free radicals in skin to lessen the damage it gets from the UV light (sun). There is not enough evidence to confirm their effectiveness in skin though.

cysteine 0.15% - 0.3%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: MEDIUM

Might help neutralize free radicals in skin and might be helpful against hyperpigmentation

thermus thermophillus ferment 0.3% - 0.55%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: LOW

Might be helpful in neutralising free radicals in skin and have some hydration properties

beta-glucan 0.4% - 0.6%

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

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Key Actives

centella asiatica extract 0.4% - 0.6%

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

A plant extract that has been shown to be able to reduce inflammation in skin, support restoration of skin barrier function, as well as support collagen production. Contains active compounds called centelloids: asiaticoside, madecasosside, asiatic acid and madecassic acid. Might be helpful in preventing stretch marks. It can be itself be irritating though.

beta-glucan 0.4% - 0.6%

Irritation risk:

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

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Potential irritants

propylene glycol 1.9% - 2.3%

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Works for: Moisturizing

Helps oil and water mix together and can enhance the penetration of other ingredients into the skin. It can be irritating

parfum 0.45% - 0.7%

Irritation risk:

An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients

Comodogenic ingredients

We couldn't find any comodogenic ingredients in this product

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water 45% - 55%

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Plain old water

propanediol 4.6% - 5.7%

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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%

Irritation risk:

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

Ingredient list view

Water, Propanediol, Glycerin, Glycereth-26, Isopentyldiol, Propylene glycol, Diglycerin, Hydroxyethyl urea, Phenoxyethanol, Peg-60 hydrogenated castor oil, Unknown, 1,2-hexanediol, Tromethamine, Ethylhexylglycerin, Dipotassium glycyrrhizate, Parfum, Polyglycerin-3, Disodium edta, Glyceryl acrylate/acrylic acid copolymer, Beta-glucan, Sodium hyaluronate, Cellulose gum, Thermus thermophillus ferment, Centella asiatica extract, Butylene glycol, Yeast extract, Glycine, Serine, Glutamic acid, Aspartic acid, Leucine, Alanine, Lysine, Arginine, Tyrosine, Phenylalanine, Threonine, Proline, Valine, Isoleucine, Histidine, Methionine, Cysteine, Acetyl hexapeptide-8, Benzyl benzoate, Benzyl salicylate, Citronellol, Linalool

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Key ingredients	acetyl hexapeptide-8 alanine +22 more	Common: acetyl hexapeptide-8 glycerin +6 more Other: tripeptide-1 niacinamide +13 more	Common: acetyl hexapeptide-8 glycerin +6 more Other: tripeptide-1 niacinamide +13 more	Common: acetyl hexapeptide-8 glycerin +3 more Other: niacinamide madecassoside +19 more	Common: acetyl hexapeptide-8 diglycerin +3 more Other: niacinamide adenosine +3 more	Common: acetyl hexapeptide-8 glyceryl acrylate/acrylic acid copolymer +4 more Other: copper tripeptide-1 gluconolactone +14 more	Common: acetyl hexapeptide-8 sodium hyaluronate +2 more Other: niacinamide adenosine +10 more	Common: acetyl hexapeptide-8 sodium hyaluronate +2 more Other: niacinamide adenosine +10 more	Common: acetyl hexapeptide-8 sodium hyaluronate +3 more Other: copper tripeptide-1 palmitoyl pentapeptide-4 +2 more	Common: acetyl hexapeptide-8 sodium hyaluronate +2 more Other: copper tripeptide-1 adenosine +5 more	Common: acetyl hexapeptide-8 glycerin +6 more Other: oligopeptide-1 niacinamide +24 more	Common: acetyl hexapeptide-8 centella asiatica extract +4 more Other: copper tripeptide-1 hexapeptide-9 +16 more
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Potential Irritants	linalool Has skin benefit? citronellol Has skin benefit? +11 more	parfum Has skin benefit? ulmus davidiana root extract Has skin benefit? +13 more	parfum Has skin benefit? ulmus davidiana root extract Has skin benefit? +13 more	gardenia florida fruit extract Has skin benefit? scutellaria baicalensis root extract Has skin benefit? +25 more	parfum Has skin benefit? chamomilla recutita flower extract Has skin benefit? +11 more	lactobacillus/punica granatum fruit ferment extract Has skin benefit? curcuma longa root extract Has skin benefit? +12 more	illicium verum fruit extract Has skin benefit? scutellaria baicalensis root extract Has skin benefit? +7 more	illicium verum fruit extract Has skin benefit? scutellaria baicalensis root extract Has skin benefit? +7 more	lavandula angustifolia oil Has skin benefit? gold Has skin benefit? +2 more	vanilla planifolia fruit extract Has skin benefit? pimpinella anisum fruit extract Has skin benefit? +11 more	parfum Has skin benefit? ci 19140 Has skin benefit? +18 more	ulmus davidiana root extract Has skin benefit? parfum Has skin benefit? +12 more
All ingredients	water Has skin benefit? propanediol Has skin benefit? +46 more	centella asiatica extract Has skin benefit? propanediol Has skin benefit? +60 more	centella asiatica extract Has skin benefit? propanediol Has skin benefit? +60 more	water Has skin benefit? butylene glycol Has skin benefit? +72 more	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +34 more	water Has skin benefit? dipropylene glycol Has skin benefit? +48 more	water Has skin benefit? bacillus/soybean ferment extract Has skin benefit? +33 more	water Has skin benefit? bacillus/soybean ferment extract Has skin benefit? +33 more	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +30 more	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +28 more	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +94 more	water Has skin benefit? propanediol Has skin benefit? +51 more

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Dream Skin Activator Treatment Essence Complex II

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Works for

Moisturizing

What does the product description say?

Anti-aging

Exfoliation

Anti-oxidation

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