"ETUDE - Tsubaki Swirl" has a good moisturizing formula. The formulation is based on a combination of good humectants and emollients. Both are needed to increase the skin hydration level. Humectants in this product (glycerin, glyceryl acrylate/acrylic acid copolymer, sodium hyaluronate, hydrogenated starch hydrolysate and butylene glycol) help to increase the water content in the upper layer of the skin. (These ingredients do so by "capturing" water molecules from the outside air or from within the deeper layers of the skin). Palmitoyl tetrapeptide-7, palmitoyl tripeptide-1, dimethicone, helianthus annuus seed oil and cyclopentasiloxane 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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This moistruizer also contains peptides (palmitoyl tetrapeptide-7 0.45% - 0.70% and palmitoyl tripeptide-1 0.50% - 0.70%). Peptides is a very big group of ingredients. They all consist of a different combination of amino-acids. Our skin produces peptides naturally. Some of them work as natural anti-biotics, 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 peptides in skincare are helpful. They 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.

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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The product retails for 176.25A$ in Australia and from 38.00$ up to 52.00$ in the United States.

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Anti-aging

What does the product description say?

Used in Asia for centuries, it is an antioxidant-rich ingredient that helps prevent premature aging by providing essential nutrients and minimizing damage caused by ultraviolet (UV) rays, such as fine lines, wrinkles, and lack of firmness.

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This product contains palmitoyl tetrapeptide-7, palmitoyl tripeptide-1. 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.

palmitoyl tetrapeptide-7 0.45% - 0.7%

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Concentration: Effectiveness: MEDIUM

A type of peptide. Peptides are excellent moisturizers and might be able support collagen production reducing fine lines and wrinkles

palmitoyl tripeptide-1 0.5% - 0.7%

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Concentration: Effectiveness: MEDIUM

A type of peptide. Peptides are excellent moisturizers and might be able support collagen production reducing fine lines and wrinkles

Moisturizing

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Used in Asia for centuries, it is an antioxidant-rich ingredient that helps prevent premature aging by providing essential nutrients and minimizing damage caused by ultraviolet (UV) rays, such as fine lines, wrinkles, and lack of firmness.

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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: glycerin, glyceryl acrylate/acrylic acid copolymer.

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, 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

helianthus annuus seed oil 0.5% - 0.75%

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Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

A great emollient due to its high linoleic acid content. One of the most effective plant oils in helping skin hydration and repairing skin barrier function

polymethylsilsesquioxane 1.2% - 1.5%

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Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

A silicone that improves product texture and helps dissolve other ingredients. Can form a non-greasy film on the skin to prevent moisture loss

peg/ppg-18/18 dimethicone 0.15% - 0.3%

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Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

A silicone that mixes with water creating nice light-weight product texture

Evens skin tone

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Assists in the potential reduction of dark spots and increases microcirculation for soft, glowing skin.

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Effective ingredients missing or their concentration is too low

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cyclopentasiloxane 7% - 8.6%

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Works for: Moisturizing, Mattifying

A silicone that helps improve the product texture and spreadability. Can absorb oil creating a short-term mattifying effect on the skin

dimethicone 2.5% - 3.1%

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Works for: Moisturizing, Mattifying

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

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citrus sinensis peel extract 0.4% - 0.6%

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pentylene glycol 3.2% - 3.9%

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Works for: Moisturizing

Used to preserve products, dissolve other ingredients and create a nice product texture

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We couldn't find any comodogenic ingredients in this product

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water 45% - 55%

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Plain old water

cyclopentasiloxane 7% - 8.6%

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Works for: Moisturizing, Mattifying

A silicone that helps improve the product texture and spreadability. Can absorb oil creating a short-term mattifying effect on the skin

glycerin 4.2% - 5.2%

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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

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Water, Cyclopentasiloxane, Glycerin, Pentylene glycol, Dimethicone, C30-45 alkyl cetearyl dimethicone crosspolymer, Castor isostearate succinate, Propanediol, Polymethylsilsesquioxane, Camellia japonica seed oil, Dimethicone crosspolymer, Oryza sativa bran extract, Simmondsia chinensis seed oil, Helianthus annuus seed oil, Citrus sinensis peel extract, Palmitoyl tripeptide-1, Palmitoyl tetrapeptide-7, Lupinus albus seed extract, Sodium hyaluronate, Caprylhydroxamic acid, Caprylyl glycol, Glyceryl acrylate/acrylic acid copolymer, Butylene glycol, Maltooligosyl glucoside, Neopentyl glycol diheptanoate, Carbomer, Disodium edta, Sodium hydroxide, Hydrogenated starch hydrolysate, Caprylyl methicone, Polysilicone-11, Tocopheryl acetate, Polysorbate 20, Peg/ppg-18/18 dimethicone, Perfluorooctyl triethoxysilane, Titanium dioxide, Ci 77891

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Key ingredients	palmitoyl tripeptide-1 palmitoyl tetrapeptide-7 +10 more	Common: palmitoyl tripeptide-1 palmitoyl tetrapeptide-7 +7 more Other: tripeptide-1 copper tripeptide-1 +44 more	Common: palmitoyl tripeptide-1 palmitoyl tetrapeptide-7 +3 more Other: persea gratissima oil sodium lactate +3 more	Common: palmitoyl tetrapeptide-7 palmitoyl tripeptide-1 +4 more Other: niacinamide panthenol +2 more	Common: palmitoyl tetrapeptide-7 palmitoyl tripeptide-1 +4 more Other: niacinamide 3-o-ethyl ascorbic acid +6 more	Common: palmitoyl tetrapeptide-7 palmitoyl tripeptide-1 +3 more Other: niacinamide panthenol +2 more	Common: palmitoyl tetrapeptide-7 palmitoyl tripeptide-1 +2 more Other: 3-o-ethyl ascorbic acid linoleic acid +5 more	Common: palmitoyl tripeptide-1 palmitoyl tetrapeptide-7 +5 more Other: acetyl hexapeptide-8 lactobacillus ferment +8 more	Common: palmitoyl tripeptide-1 palmitoyl tetrapeptide-7 +2 more Other: linoleic acid ceramide np +10 more	Common: palmitoyl tetrapeptide-7 palmitoyl tripeptide-1 +5 more Other: tripeptide-1 hexapeptide-11 +24 more	Common: palmitoyl tetrapeptide-7 palmitoyl tripeptide-1 +4 more Other: ascorbyl glucoside methyl methacrylate crosspolymer +4 more	Common: palmitoyl tripeptide-1 palmitoyl tetrapeptide-7 +4 more Other: opuntia ficus-indica seed oil butyrospermum parkii butter +2 more
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Potential Irritants	citrus sinensis peel extract Has skin benefit? tocopheryl acetate Has skin benefit? +7 more	melaleuca alternifolia leaf oil Has skin benefit? hamamelis virginiana extract Has skin benefit? +28 more	citric acid Has skin benefit? sodium stearoyl glutamate Has skin benefit? +5 more	ethylhexylglycerin Has skin benefit? caprylyl glycol Has skin benefit? +2 more	3-o-ethyl ascorbic acid Has skin benefit? potassium sorbate Has skin benefit? +14 more	bht Has skin benefit? ethylhexylglycerin Has skin benefit? +4 more	3-o-ethyl ascorbic acid Has skin benefit? sorbitan laurate Has skin benefit? +12 more	pullulan Has skin benefit? bht Has skin benefit? +22 more	benzyl alcohol Has skin benefit? sodium lactate Has skin benefit? +9 more	acrylates copolymer Has skin benefit? triethanolamine Has skin benefit? +13 more	n-hydroxysuccinimide Has skin benefit? chrysin Has skin benefit? +11 more	parfum Has skin benefit? calendula officinalis flower extract Has skin benefit? +7 more
All ingredients	water Has skin benefit? cyclopentasiloxane Has skin benefit? +35 more	water Has skin benefit? lactobacillus ferment lysate Has skin benefit? +110 more	water Has skin benefit? dicaprylyl carbonate Has skin benefit? +24 more	water Has skin benefit? isohexadecane Has skin benefit? +30 more	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +46 more	water Has skin benefit? cannabis sativa seed oil Has skin benefit? +30 more	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +35 more	water Has skin benefit? butylene glycol Has skin benefit? +69 more	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +34 more	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +69 more	water Has skin benefit? cyclopentasiloxane Has skin benefit? +39 more	water Has skin benefit? ethylhexyl palmitate Has skin benefit? +29 more

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