Works for
Anti-agingAcetyl octapeptide-3, Tripeptide-1 + 4 moreMay help
“A powerful, targeted, fast-acting anti-aging serum that quickly smoothes out lines and wrinkles by removing forehead wrinkles, crinkles around the eyes and feathery lines around the mouth for a smooth, luminous and visibly younger skin texture.”
This product contains acetyl octapeptide-3, tripeptide-1, tripeptide-10 citrulline. 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.
ExfoliationSide benefit · Salicylic acid, Lactic acidWorks well
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: salicylic acid.
MoisturizingSide benefit · Acetyl octapeptide-3, Tripeptide-1 + 10 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:
acetyl octapeptide-3, hydrolyzed soy protein.
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: tripeptide-1, cetyl alcohol.
The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: acetyl octapeptide-3, tripeptide-1, tripeptide-10 citrulline
Anti-blemishSide benefit · Salicylic acidWorks well
This product can help reduce breakouts and clogged pores because it contains the following ingredient: salicylic acid. This ingredient is used for treating acne and can have a noticeable effect.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy6 strong irritants: Lavandula angustifolia oil, Cinnamomum camphora linalooliferum leaf oil + 4 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
ComedogenicClean of flagged comedogenic ingredientsNone flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~45–55%
Prunus amygdalus dulcis oil~4.1–5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that softens the skin
More about Prunus amygdalus dulcis oilWater~4–4.9%
Acetyl octapeptide-3~3.1–3.8%
- 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 Acetyl octapeptide-3Caprylyl glycol~2.5–3.1%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture
More about Caprylyl glycolPseudoalteromonas exopolysaccharides~2–2.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Water~1.7–2.1%
Pseudoalteromonas ferment extract~1.4–1.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Salicylic acid~1–1.2%
- Irritation risk
- High
Used for skin exfoliation. It has an anti-inflammatory and anti-bacterial effect, helps to unclog pores, prevent blemishes and speed up healing of the existing ones. Sometimes referred to as a BHA (beta-hydroxy acid)
More about Salicylic acidSodium hydroxide~1–1.3%
Cetearyl olivate~0.75–1.15%
Sorbitan olivate~0.7–1.05%
Cetyl alcohol~0.75–1.15%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A non-drying alcohol that works to soften the skin and stabilize product formulations helping oil and water mix together
More about Cetyl alcoholWater~0.65–0.95%
Pseudoalteromonas ferment extract~0.6–0.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Hydrolyzed wheat protein~0.6–0.9%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Avoid if sensitive to gluten
More about Hydrolyzed wheat proteinHydrolyzed soy protein~0.55–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Might have some anti-aging, anti-oxidant, and skin lightening properties, but solid evidence is missing
More about Hydrolyzed soy proteinTripeptide-10 citrulline~0.55–0.8%
- 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 Tripeptide-10 citrullineTripeptide-1~0.5–0.8%
- 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 Tripeptide-1Lecithin~0.5–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used mostly for creating emulsions - helping oil and water mix together. Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about LecithinXanthan gum~0.45–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a thicker product consistency
More about Xanthan gumCarbomer~0.45–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps create a thicker or gel-like product texture. It is not a surfactant but can be used in gentle cleansing formulations
More about CarbomerTriethanolamine~0.45–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to adjust pH of the product and can help improve the product's smell
More about TriethanolamineCaprylyl glycol~0.45–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture
More about Caprylyl glycolPhenoxyethanol~0.45–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolWater~0.4–0.65%
Pseudoalteromonas ferment extract~0.4–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Hydrolyzed wheat protein~0.4–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Avoid if sensitive to gluten
More about Hydrolyzed wheat proteinHydrolyzed soy protein~0.4–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Might have some anti-aging, anti-oxidant, and skin lightening properties, but solid evidence is missing
More about Hydrolyzed soy proteinTripeptide-10 citrulline~0.4–0.6%
- 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 Tripeptide-10 citrullineTripeptide-1~0.45–0.65%
- 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 Tripeptide-1Lecithin~0.45–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used mostly for creating emulsions - helping oil and water mix together. Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about LecithinXanthan gum~0.45–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a thicker product consistency
More about Xanthan gumCarbomer~0.4–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps create a thicker or gel-like product texture. It is not a surfactant but can be used in gentle cleansing formulations
More about CarbomerTriethanolamine~0.45–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to adjust pH of the product and can help improve the product's smell
More about TriethanolamineCaprylyl glycol~0.45–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture
More about Caprylyl glycolPhenoxyethanol~0.4–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolTocopherol~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Pure form of vitamin E. Can help moisturise and protect the skin from free radicals. Often used to help stabilise other ingredients or the formula itself
More about TocopherolSodium dehydroacetate~0.25–0.5%
Xanthan gum~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a thicker product consistency
More about Xanthan gumLactic acid~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
An exfoliating and moisturizing alpha-hydroxy acid (AHA). Typically causes less irritation than other AHAs, for example, glycolic acid. At high concentrations (about 15%), lactic acid can help reduce lines and wrinkles. Recent studies show that lactic acid can support the "good" bacteria living on skin's surface (healthy skin microbiome)
More about Lactic acidDaucus carota sativa root extract~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Carrot extract. Might have anti-oxidant properties and be used to add orange color
More about Daucus carota sativa root extractLavandula angustifolia oil~0.15–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- High
An essential oil. Potential allergen and can be irritating. It has some anti-bacterial properties
More about Lavandula angustifolia oilCinnamomum camphora linalooliferum leaf oil~0.15–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- High
Rosmarinus officinalis leaf oil~0.15–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant oil with high content of volatile compounds that can irritate the skin. Can be used as a fragrance. Has anti-bacterial properties and might help neutralize free radicals on the surface of the skin
More about Rosmarinus officinalis leaf oilHippophae rhamnoides fruit oil~0.1–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant oil that might somewhat help to neutralize free radicals. It could be irritating
More about Hippophae rhamnoides fruit oilChamomilla recutita flower oil~0.1–0.15%
- Irritation risk
- High
Plant oil that can have healing and anti-inflammatory properties. It contains volatile compouunds that are potential allergens and can be irritating
More about Chamomilla recutita flower oilLimonene~0.1–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- High
A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat
More about LimoneneLinalool~0.05%
Ingredient list view
Water, Prunus amygdalus dulcis oil, Water, Acetyl octapeptide-3, Caprylyl glycol, Pseudoalteromonas exopolysaccharides, Water, Pseudoalteromonas ferment extract, Salicylic acid, Sodium hydroxide, Cetearyl olivate, Sorbitan olivate, Cetyl alcohol, Water, Pseudoalteromonas ferment extract, Hydrolyzed wheat protein, Hydrolyzed soy protein, Tripeptide-10 citrulline, Tripeptide-1, Lecithin, Xanthan gum, Carbomer, Triethanolamine, Caprylyl glycol, Phenoxyethanol, Water, Pseudoalteromonas ferment extract, Hydrolyzed wheat protein, Hydrolyzed soy protein, Tripeptide-10 citrulline, Tripeptide-1, Lecithin, Xanthan gum, Carbomer, Triethanolamine, Caprylyl glycol, Phenoxyethanol, Tocopherol, Sodium dehydroacetate, Xanthan gum, Lactic acid, Daucus carota sativa root extract, Lavandula angustifolia oil, Cinnamomum camphora linalooliferum leaf oil, Rosmarinus officinalis leaf oil, Hippophae rhamnoides fruit oil, Chamomilla recutita flower oil, Limonene, Linalool, Unknown
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| Shared key ingredients | — | 0 of 5 | 1 of 5 | 1 of 5 |
| Key difference | — | Ascophyllum Nodosum Extract | Glycerin | Niacinamide |
| Irritancy | High | Medium | Low | Low |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 20 studies and safety reviews.
- 1
- 2Salicylic acid as a peeling agent: a comprehensive reviewncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- 3Beta Hydroxy Acidsfda.gov
- 4A review of toxicity from topical salicylic acid preparationssciencedirect.com
- 5
- 6Wheat in skin caremdedge.com
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