Educated Mess Skincare Freeze Frame Peptide Serum Concentrate
Works for
Anti-agingResveratrol, Palmitoyl pentapeptide-4 + 4 moreWorks well
“A supercharged rejuvenating serum delivering 3 advanced peptide complexes and an energetic booster designed to deliver visible plumping, lifting, and firming benefits to preserve your beauty and support a graceful aging process.”
This product can help reduce and prevent fine lines and wrinkles, improve skin elasticity and firmness because it contains heptapeptide-15 palmitate.
These ingredients in the product can also be helpful, even though there is less evidence for their effectiveness: palmitoyl heptapeptide-18, palmitoyl hexapeptide-52, palmitoyl pentapeptide-4, palmitoyl tetrapeptide-50, resveratrol.
Keep in mind that it typically takes at least 6 weeks to notice any results because the changes that are needed to improve fine lines and elasticity happen in the deeper layers of the skin. No topical anti-aging product can “erase” wrinkles or fully reverse signs of aging.
Anti-oxidationNot advertised by the brand · ResveratrolWorks well
This product contains antioxidants (resveratrol) that can help neutralize free radicals in skin. By doing so, they can lessen the damage the skin gets from the UV light (sun).
MoisturizingNot advertised by the brand · Palmitoyl pentapeptide-4, Palmitoyl tetrapeptide-50 + 12 moreWorks well
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:
acetamidoethoxyethanol, glycerin.
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: dimethicone, cyclopentasiloxane.
The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: heptapeptide-15 palmitate, palmitoyl heptapeptide-18, palmitoyl hexapeptide-52, palmitoyl pentapeptide-4, palmitoyl tetrapeptide-50
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy1 strong irritant: Menthyl lactateMedium risk
ComedogenicClean of flagged comedogenic ingredientsNone flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~40–60%
Glycerin~4.1–6.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant
More about GlycerinAcetamidoethoxyethanol~3.4–5.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A new synthetic humectant that, according to the first tests, works better than glycerin in attracting moisture to the skin surface. It might be able to keep attracting water to the upper layer of the skin for longer compared with glycerin. Its texture is also nicer. Because of this, products with it are likely to be less sticky and more pleasant on application. It is unlikely to cause irritation and products with it work for sensitive skin. For best hydration results, it should be used at about 5-10% in a formulation. This ingredient is developed by a supplier Nouryon and is sold to skincare brands under the name Elfamoist AC.
More about AcetamidoethoxyethanolPropylene glycol~2.5–3.7%
- Irritation risk
- High
Helps oil and water mix together and can enhance the penetration of other ingredients into the skin. It can be irritating
More about Propylene glycolSodium acrylates crosspolymer-2~1.9–2.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Cyclopentasiloxane~1.5–2.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A silicone that helps improve the product texture and spreadability. Can absorb oil creating a short-term mattifying effect on the skin
More about CyclopentasiloxanePolysorbate 20~1.3–1.9%
1,2-hexanediol~0.45–1.1%
Menthyl lactate~0.95–1.45%
Resveratrol~0.6–1.35%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps neutralize free radicals in skin and might help reduce fine lines and wrinkles, as well as even out the skin tone
More about ResveratrolPalmitoyl pentapeptide-4~0.45–1.05%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A type of peptide. Peptides are excellent moisturizers and might be able support collagen production reducing fine lines and wrinkles
More about Palmitoyl pentapeptide-4Palmitoyl tetrapeptide-50~0.35–0.85%
Heptapeptide-15 palmitate~0.3–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A type of peptide. Peptides are excellent moisturizers and might be able support collagen production reducing fine lines and wrinkles
More about Heptapeptide-15 palmitatePalmitoyl hexapeptide-52~0.2–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A type of peptide. Peptides are excellent moisturizers and might be able support collagen production reducing fine lines and wrinkles
More about Palmitoyl hexapeptide-52Palmitoyl heptapeptide-18~0.2–0.7%
Diamond powder~0.4–0.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Does not have known skin benefits. Might help create an optical illusion of smoother skin
More about Diamond powderMethylglucoside phosphate~0.2–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Copper lysinate/prolinate~0.15–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Sodium hyaluronate~0.15–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin
More about Sodium hyaluronateLactic acid/glycolic acid copolymer~0.15–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Polyvinyl alcohol~0.15–0.55%
Xanthan gum~0.1–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a thicker product consistency
More about Xanthan gumDimethicone crosspolymer~0.1–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a thicker product texture. Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and might be able to prevent moisture loss from its surface
More about Dimethicone crosspolymerDimethicone~0.15–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A silicone that helps to reduce water loss from the surface of the skin. Can temporarily "fill in" lines and wrinkles, absorb oil, and create a nice product finish
More about DimethiconePolyacrylate crosspolymer-6~0.1–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Hydroxyacetophenone~0.05–0.25%
Glyceryl caprylate~0.1–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that can also help water and oil mix together, as well as prevent bacteria growth in products
More about Glyceryl caprylatePhenylpropanol~0.05–0.15%
- Irritation risk
- High
Helps mask the smell of other ingredients and helps preserve the product formulation
More about PhenylpropanolPhenoxyethanol~0.05–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolCaprylyl glycol~0.05–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture
More about Caprylyl glycolIngredient list view
Water, Glycerin, Acetamidoethoxyethanol, Propylene glycol, Sodium acrylates crosspolymer-2, Cyclopentasiloxane, Polysorbate 20, 1,2-hexanediol, Menthyl lactate, Resveratrol, Palmitoyl pentapeptide-4, Palmitoyl tetrapeptide-50, Heptapeptide-15 palmitate, Palmitoyl hexapeptide-52, Palmitoyl heptapeptide-18, Diamond powder, Methylglucoside phosphate, Copper lysinate/prolinate, Sodium hyaluronate, Lactic acid/glycolic acid copolymer, Polyvinyl alcohol, Xanthan gum, Dimethicone crosspolymer, Dimethicone, Polyacrylate crosspolymer-6, Hydroxyacetophenone, Glyceryl caprylate, Phenylpropanol, Phenoxyethanol, Caprylyl glycol
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Match % combines shared ingredients, the first five ingredients, shared actives and hero ingredients, irritancy (lower counts in the alternative's favour), texture and body area. Only products in the same routine step are compared.
| Educated Mess SkincareFreeze Frame Peptide Serum ConcentrateYOUR PRODUCT | NIODFractionated Eye-Contour Concentrate Serum | skinmadeProblem Solver Serum [wrinkles] – Intensive Serum | CvaraSkinCareMajaFirm Treatment Serum | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 45% | 41% | 35% |
| Price | — | $45.50 | — | — |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 6 of 11 | 6 of 11 | 7 of 11 |
| Key difference | — | Decapeptide-22 | Copper Palmitoyl Heptapeptide-14 | Acetyl Heptapeptide-9 |
| Irritancy | Medium | Medium | Medium | High |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
| View product | Shop | Shop | Shop |
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Product summary
"Educated Mess - Freeze Frame Peptide Serum Concentrate" is effective for: Anti-aging and Moisturizing
Ingredient callouts
- Peptides (palmitoyl heptapeptide-18 0.20% - 0.70%, palmitoyl hexapeptide-52 0.20% - 0.80%, heptapeptide-15 palmitate 0.30% - 0.75%, palmitoyl tetrapeptide-50 0.35% - 0.85% and palmitoyl pentapeptide-4 0.45% - 1.05%). 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.
- Humectants (sodium hyaluronate 0.15% - 0.60%, heptapeptide-15 palmitate 0.30% - 0.75%, acetamidoethoxyethanol 3.40% - 5.10% and glycerin 4.10% - 6.20%). These ingredients help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improve the skin hydration.
Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 17 studies and safety reviews.
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- 3ElfaMoist AC humectant (manufacturer's report)krahnnordics.com
- 4Surfactants and experimental irritant contact dermatitisncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- 5Propylene Glycolpubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- 6Skin-sensitizing and irritant properties of propylene glycolonlinelibrary.wiley.com
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