Based on the ingredient list, "earthscure - Nano Peptide Moisturizer + Amino Acids" can work well for skin moisturization. This moisturizer uses a good combo of humectants and emollients. These both types of ingredients are essentials for improving the skin hydration and keeping the skin barrier healthy. Panthenol, alanine, arginine, aspartic acid and glycerin in this product (humectants) attract water molecules to the upper layer of the skin (the water comes from the outside air or from the deeper layers of the skin if the air is dry). Palmitoyl tetrapeptide-7, palmitoyl tripeptide-1, arginine, helianthus annuus seed oil and simmondsia chinensis seed oil in this product help decrease the water evoporation from the skin, so that it stays hydrated for longer. These ingredients also soften the skin and take away the feeling of tightness and dryness.

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We like that this moisturizer contains peptides (palmitoyl tripeptide-1 0.30% - 0.75%, palmitoyl tetrapeptide-7 0.30% - 0.75% and palmitoyl tripeptide-5 0.30% - 0.70%). There are many different kind of peptides and they are naturally present in our skin. They all are a combination of amino-acids. Some of them work as natural anti-biotics, promote wound-healing and production of collagen. The science is still not settled on how effective peptides in skincare are, but it is very likely that they have a benefit. Peptides 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.
This formulation also includes panthenol (pro-vitamin B5) at about 0.45% - 1.05% concentration. In this concentration, panthenol works effectively to improve the skin barrier and reduce inflammation.

Irritation risk

This formulation includes some common irritants, including ingredients that do not provide a benefit for the skin. We assess the overall irritancy of this moisturizer to be medium. For a detailed overview of all potential irritants: click here

You can see the detailed formula review with the breakdown of all actives in the product and the full ingredient list with estimated concentrations in the tables below.

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Anti-blemish

Moisturizing

What does the product description say?

Nano Peptide Moisturizer + Amino Acids

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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, helianthus annuus seed oil.

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

glycine 0.2% - 0.8%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

Helps to attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can help restore the skin barrier function

histidine 0.2% - 0.8%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

hyaluronic acid 0.6% - 1.4%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

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

Anti-aging

This product contains aspartic acid, palmitoyl tetrapeptide-7, palmitoyl tripeptide-1, palmitoyl tripeptide-5, 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.

serine 0.35% - 0.75%

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

aspartic acid 0.35% - 0.8%

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

threonine 0.3% - 0.7%

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

Anti-blemish

What does the product description say?

Won't clog pores.

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Effective ingredients missing or their concentration is too low.

aloe barbadensis leaf juice 23% - 35%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: LOW

Traditionally used to treat sunburns, dermatitis and inflammation, but evidence for its effectiveness is lacking. The extract can contain humectants that help attract water into the skin

centella asiatica extract 0.35% - 0.75%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Insufficient!

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.

camellia sinensis leaf extract 0.3% - 0.75%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Insufficient!

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

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centella asiatica extract 0.35% - 0.75%

Irritation risk:

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

camellia sinensis leaf extract 0.3% - 0.75%

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Works for: Anti-oxidation, Antibacterial, Anti-aging, Anti-blemish, Moisturizing, Evens skin tone

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equisetum arvense extract 0.3% - 0.75%

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A plant extract that might have anti-oxidant properties. Can be irritating

geranium maculatum extract 0.1% - 0.5%

Irritation risk:

Contains an essential oil. Can be irritating

Comodogenic ingredients

isopropyl palmitate 3.6% - 5.4%

Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High

Works for: Moisturizing

Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and create a thicker product consistency

butyrospermum parkii butter 0.5% - 1.2%

Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High

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

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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aloe barbadensis leaf juice 23% - 35%

Irritation risk:

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

Traditionally used to treat sunburns, dermatitis and inflammation, but evidence for its effectiveness is lacking. The extract can contain humectants that help attract water into the skin

unknown 0% - 0%

Irritation risk:

The ingredient is not recognized

water 11% - 16%

Irritation risk:

Plain old water

Ingredient list view

Aloe barbadensis leaf juice, Unknown, Water, Helianthus annuus seed oil, Unknown, Isopropyl palmitate, Glyceryl stearate, Cetyl alcohol, Glycerin, Stearic acid, Simmondsia chinensis seed oil, Hydrolyzed caesalpinia spinosa gum, Hyaluronic acid, Caesalpinia spinosa gum, Butyrospermum parkii butter, Panthenol, Tocopheryl acetate, Tocopherol, Sodium pca, Sodium lactate, Arginine, Aspartic acid, Alanine, Serine, Valine, Isoleucine, Proline, Threonine, Histidine, Phenylalanine, Glycine, Palmitoyl tripeptide-5, Palmitoyl tetrapeptide-7, Palmitoyl tripeptide-1, Camellia sinensis leaf extract, Centella asiatica extract, Equisetum arvense extract, Geranium maculatum extract, Taraxacum officinale extract, Xanthan gum, Ethylhexylglycerin, Phenoxyethanol

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Key ingredients	palmitoyl tripeptide-5 panthenol +20 more	Common: palmitoyl tripeptide-5 palmitoyl tetrapeptide-7 +5 more Other: niacinamide 3-o-ethyl ascorbic acid +5 more	Common: palmitoyl tetrapeptide-7 palmitoyl tripeptide-1 +14 more Other: copper tripeptide-1 acetyl dipeptide-1 cetyl ester +37 more	Common: panthenol palmitoyl tetrapeptide-7 +2 more Other: niacinamide cannabis sativa seed oil +3 more	Common: panthenol palmitoyl tetrapeptide-7 +15 more Other: palmitoyl oligopeptide palmitoyl tripeptide-38 +7 more	Common: palmitoyl tetrapeptide-7 palmitoyl tripeptide-1 +15 more Other: cassia angustifolia seed polysaccharide ganoderma lucidum extract +3 more	Common: palmitoyl tetrapeptide-7 palmitoyl tripeptide-1 +7 more Other: caprylic/capric triglyceride lycium barbarum fruit extract +6 more	Common: palmitoyl tetrapeptide-7 palmitoyl tetrapeptide-7 +10 more Other: acetyl tetrapeptide-11 acetyl hexapeptide-8 +14 more	Common: palmitoyl tetrapeptide-7 palmitoyl tripeptide-1 +2 more Other: caprylic/capric triglyceride titanium dioxide	Common: palmitoyl tetrapeptide-7 palmitoyl tripeptide-1 +11 more Other: heptapeptide-15 palmitate copper palmitoyl heptapeptide-14 +7 more	Common: palmitoyl tripeptide-5 panthenol +3 more Other: 3-glyceryl ascorbate sodium hyaluronate
Irritancy	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY HIGH	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY HIGH	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY LOW
Potential Irritants	taraxacum officinale extract Has skin benefit? geranium maculatum extract Has skin benefit? +10 more	3-o-ethyl ascorbic acid Has skin benefit? potassium sorbate Has skin benefit? +14 more	benzyl benzoate Has skin benefit? retinol Has skin benefit? +42 more	bht Has skin benefit? ethylhexylglycerin Has skin benefit? +4 more	boswellia carterii oil Has skin benefit? citric acid Has skin benefit? +12 more	ginkgo biloba leaf extract Has skin benefit? taraxacum officinale extract Has skin benefit? +16 more	parfum Has skin benefit? linalool Has skin benefit? +21 more	echinacea angustifolia extract Has skin benefit? triacetin Has skin benefit? +16 more	potassium hydroxide Has skin benefit? acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer Has skin benefit? +6 more	phenylpropanol Has skin benefit? chlorphenesin Has skin benefit? +10 more	3-glyceryl ascorbate Has skin benefit? ethylhexylglycerin Has skin benefit? +3 more
All ingredients	aloe barbadensis leaf juice Has skin benefit? unknown Has skin benefit? +40 more	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +46 more	water Has skin benefit? cyclopentasiloxane Has skin benefit? +157 more	water Has skin benefit? cannabis sativa seed oil Has skin benefit? +30 more	aloe barbadensis leaf juice Has skin benefit? cucumis sativus fruit water Has skin benefit? +46 more	water Has skin benefit? aloe barbadensis leaf juice Has skin benefit? +46 more	water Has skin benefit? c12-15 alkyl benzoate Has skin benefit? +44 more	water Has skin benefit? caprylic/capric triglyceride Has skin benefit? +68 more	water Has skin benefit? caprylic/capric triglyceride Has skin benefit? +26 more	water Has skin benefit? dicaprylyl carbonate Has skin benefit? +54 more	water Has skin benefit? helianthus annuus seed oil Has skin benefit? +13 more

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