
“When activated by the Firming Ampoule, this high dosage of pure L-ascorbic acid synergizes with a collagen-boosting complex and wrinkle-relaxing peptide blend to visibly firm, brighten, and transform dull, lackluster skin.”
This product can help reduce hypepigmentation and even out the skin tone because it contains the following effective ingredients: ascorbic acid.
The following ingredient (ingredients) in this product might be helpful, but there is no evidence to confirm that it actually can help even out the skin tone: alanine, cysteine.
Keep in mind that you would need to apply any topical skincare targetted at hypigmentation consistently for a couple of months to get a result. No topical skincare product can help get rid of hyperpigmentation (including post-acne marks and age spots) instantly.
“When activated by the Firming Ampoule, this high dosage of pure L-ascorbic acid synergizes with a collagen-boosting complex and wrinkle-relaxing peptide blend to visibly firm, brighten, and transform dull, lackluster skin.”
This product can help reduce and prevent fine lines and wrinkles, improve skin elasticity and firmness because it contains ascorbic acid.
These ingredients in the product can also be helpful, even though there is less evidence for their effectiveness: acetyl hexapeptide-8, aspartic acid, centella asiatica extract, copper tripeptide-1, lysine, palmitoyl pentapeptide-4, serine, threonine.
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.
This product contains antioxidants (ascorbic acid) that can help neutralize free radicals in skin. By doing so, they can lessen the damage the skin gets from the UV light (sun).
The following ingredients - centella asiatica extract, cysteine also can have an antioxidant effect, but there is less evidence to confirm their effectiveness in skin.
“transform dull, lackluster skin”
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, bis-peg-18 methyl ether dimethyl silane.
The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: acetyl hexapeptide-8, copper tripeptide-1, palmitoyl pentapeptide-4


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The most well-researched antioxidant that works in skin. Helps neutralize free radicals supporting collagen production, helping to even out the skin tone and preventing early signs of aging
More about Ascorbic acidHelps to dissolve other ingredients in a formulation. Slows down the rate of product drying
More about Dipropylene glycolOne 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 GlycerinHelps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improves the product texture
More about BetaineA type of silicone that helps soften the upper layer of the skin and create a nice product texture
More about Bis-peg-18 methyl ether dimethyl silaneUsed to create a nice product texture and help delivery of other ingredients. Might be somewhat helpful in attracting water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Butylene glycolOne of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin
More about Sodium hyaluronateA plant extract. Used as a fragrance. Can be irritating
More about Bellis perennis flower extractA 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.
More about Centella asiatica extractA plant extract that has some anti-oxidant activity, but solid research is lacking. Can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Portulaca oleracea extractAn amino acid that is naturally present in skin and helps keep it hydrated. When used together with AHAs, it can reduce their irritating effect on the skin
More about ArginineUsed to create a thicker product consistency
More about Xanthan gumHelps preserve products and creates a nice product texture
More about Caprylyl glycolAnise fruit extract. Used as a fragrance. Can be irritating
More about Illicium verum fruit extractActs as a solvent for other ingredients. Speeds up the absorption of other ingredients into the skin
More about PropanediolHelps calm down inflammation in skin and can help reduce itching. Helps to repair the skin barrier and keep skin hydrated
More about AllantoinA plant extract that might help neutralize free radicals in skin, but research on its effectiveness is lacking
More about Hippophae rhamnoides fruit extractHelps oil and water mix together
More about Peg-60 hydrogenated castor oilCan work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
More about Citric acidHelps to control the skin's pH level. Maintains the skin's natural film of amino-lactic acids and oils. Helps to preserve products
More about Sodium citrateA naturally occurring peptide. One of the most studied peptides in dermatology. It is sometimes abbreviated GHK-Cu. Belongs to the class of carrier peptides. It stimulates both synthesis and breakdown of collagen in skin. It is released in skin wounds and inflammation to support healing. It accelerates wound-healing of the skin and can stimulate hair growth. There are preliminary studies that confirm that copper tripeptide can help support collagen production reducing fine lines and wrinkles and decrease inflammation in skin.
More about Copper tripeptide-1A type of peptide. Peptides are excellent moisturizers and might be able support collagen production reducing fine lines and wrinkles
More about Acetyl hexapeptide-8A type of peptide. Peptides are excellent moisturizers and might be able support collagen production reducing fine lines and wrinkles
More about Palmitoyl pentapeptide-4An 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
More about LysineAn amino-acid that helps increase skin hydration and might help to slightly improve skin firmness, potentially reducing lines and wrinkles
More about Aspartic acidAn 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
More about ThreonineAn 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
More about SerineAn amino-acid that helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Glutamic acidHelps to attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can help restore the skin barrier function
More about GlycineAn amino-acid that helps to attract water to the upper layer of the skin and might help to lighten the skin, but solid evidence is lacking
More about AlanineAn amino acid that can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and support skin's barrier function
More about IsoleucineMight help neutralize free radicals in skin and might be helpful against hyperpigmentation
More about CysteineAn aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumThe most well-researched antioxidant that works in skin. Helps neutralize free radicals supporting collagen production, helping to even out the skin tone and preventing early signs of aging
More about Ascorbic acidA common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat
More about LimoneneAscorbic acid, Water, Dipropylene glycol, Glycerin, Betaine, 1,2-hexanediol, Bis-peg-18 methyl ether dimethyl silane, Butylene glycol, Sodium hyaluronate, Bellis perennis flower extract, Centella asiatica extract, Portulaca oleracea extract, Arginine, Xanthan gum, Caprylyl glycol, Illicium verum fruit extract, Propanediol, Allantoin, Hippophae rhamnoides fruit extract, Peg-60 hydrogenated castor oil, Disodium edta, Citric acid, Sodium citrate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Copper tripeptide-1, Acetyl hexapeptide-8, Palmitoyl pentapeptide-4, Lysine, Histidine, Aspartic acid, Threonine, Serine, Glutamic acid, Proline, Glycine, Alanine, Valine, Methionine, Isoleucine, Leucine, Tyrosine, Phenylalanine, Cysteine, Parfum, Ascorbic acid, Limonene
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| HydroPeptideFirming Vitamin C Mask - 4 TreatmentsYOUR PRODUCT | MEDIHEALD.N.A Hydrating Protein Sheet Mask | MedicubePDRN Pink Caffeine Night Wrapping Mask | VENN SkincareVENN Collagen Intensive Phyto-Retinol Renewal Mask | |
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| Match | — | 61% | 59% | 57% |
| Price | $61.00 | — | $19.95−$41.05 | $39.34−$21.66 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 18 of 21 | 18 of 21 | 18 of 21 |
| Key difference | — | Niacinamide | Tripeptide-1 | Acetyl Tetrapeptide-5 |
| Irritancy | High | Medium | Medium | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
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