Peptides (acetyl tetrapeptide-2 0.15% - 0.30%). 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 acetylated hyaluronate 0.30% - 0.55% and glycerin 4.40% - 5.30%). These ingredients help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improve the skin hydration.

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The product retails from 116.00$ up to 122.00$ in the United States, from 84.50£ up to 2456.00£ in the United Kingdom, for 179.50CA$ in Canada and for 387.23A$ in Australia.

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What can the product work for?

Anti-aging

What does the product description say?

IMAGE Skincare, The Max This powerful gel cream provides relief for the skin, supporting it against sagging and restoring lost volume and firmness.

Source: Allbeauty

This product contains acetyl tetrapeptide-2. This ingredient 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.

acetyl tetrapeptide-2 0.15% - 0.3%

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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

gluconolactone 0.25% - 0.45%

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Concentration: Insufficient!

A polyhydroxy acid (PHA) that helps shed the dead cells from the skin surface revealing smoother skin. Is believed to be genter than AHAs. It helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can stimulate production of skin's own hyaluronic acid resulting in improved hydration levels. It has been shown to be helpful against acne and clogged pores if used consistently (e.g over a period of 12 weeks) in high enough concentration. It can help reduce fine lines and wrinkles and improve skin tone with long-term application. Can help neutralize free radicals

butyrospermum parkii butter 0.5% - 0.75%

Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High

Concentration: Insufficient!

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

Moisturizing

What does the product description say?

Feel the moisture-melting effect as skin becomes less vulnerable to visible sagging, thanks to key peptides that lift and plump its appearance.

Source: SkincareRX

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, sodium acetylated hyaluronate.

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: helianthus annuus seed oil, jojoba esters.

The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: acetyl tetrapeptide-2

glycerin 4.4% - 5.3%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant

jojoba esters 0.6% - 0.95%

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Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

An emollient made of jojoba oil. Helps soften the skin and support its barrier function

acetyl tetrapeptide-2 0.15% - 0.3%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

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

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Key Actives

gluconolactone 0.25% - 0.45%

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

tocopherol 0.2% - 0.35%

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

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

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Potential irritants

citrus aurantium dulcis peel oil expressed 0.3% - 0.55%

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limonene 0.3% - 0.55%

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A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat

Comodogenic ingredients

cetearyl alcohol 1.1% - 1.3%

Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: Medium

Works for: Cleansing, Moisturizing

A non-drying alcohol. Works as an emollient. Helps water and oil mix together and creates a nice product texture

butyrospermum parkii butter 0.5% - 0.75%

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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water 45% - 55%

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Plain old water

glycerin 4.4% - 5.3%

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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

propanediol 4% - 4.9%

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Acts as a solvent for other ingredients. Speeds up the absorption of other ingredients into the skin

Ingredient list view

Water, Glycerin, Propanediol, Undecane, Isononyl isononanoate, Isodecyl neopentanoate, Octyldodecyl myristate, Pentylene glycol, Tridecane, Cetearyl alcohol, Lauroyl lysine, Jojoba esters, 1,2-hexanediol, Polyacrylate crosspolymer-6, Butyrospermum parkii butter, Orbignya oleifera seed oil, Calanthe discolor extract, Carbomer, Ammonium acryloyldimethyltaurate/vp copolymer, Citrus aurantium dulcis peel oil expressed, Sodium acetylated hyaluronate, Limonene, Iris pallida leaf cell extract, Sodium hydroxide, Trisodium ethylenediamine disuccinate, Tocopheryl acetate, Amodimethicone, T-butyl alcohol, Phenoxyethanol, Xanthan gum, Gluconolactone, Caprylyl glycol, Sodium carrageenan, Sodium benzoate, Tocopherol, Linalool, Acetyl tetrapeptide-2, Maris sal, Calcium gluconate, Helianthus annuus seed oil

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Key ingredients	acetyl tetrapeptide-2 gluconolactone +7 more	Common: acetyl tetrapeptide-2 glycerin +1 more Other: trifluoroacetyl tripeptide-2 ceramide ap +14 more	Common: gluconolactone glycerin +1 more Other: adenosine chondrus crispus extract +8 more	Common: gluconolactone glycerin +2 more Other: copper heptapeptide-14 pantothenate niacinamide +16 more	Common: gluconolactone glycerin +2 more Other: palmitoyl tetrapeptide-7 palmitoyl tripeptide-1 +18 more	Common: gluconolactone glycerin +3 more Other: copper heptapeptide-14 pantothenate heptapeptide-15 palmitate +14 more	Common: gluconolactone glycerin +1 more Other: anhydroxylitol palmitoyl oligopeptide +6 more	Common: gluconolactone glycerin Other: alcaligenes polysaccharides caprylic/capric triglyceride +1 more	Common: gluconolactone glycerin +1 more Other: lactic acid panthenol +11 more	Common: gluconolactone glycerin Other: acetyl glucosamine dimethiconol +4 more	Common: gluconolactone glycerin Other: cyclopentasiloxane dimethicone +2 more
Irritancy	IRRITANCY HIGH	IRRITANCY HIGH	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY MEDIUM
Potential Irritants	linalool Has skin benefit? limonene Has skin benefit? +12 more	linalool Has skin benefit? p-anisic acid Has skin benefit? +17 more	oleyl alcohol Has skin benefit? zanthoxylum bungeanum fruit extract Has skin benefit? +9 more	parfum Has skin benefit? phenylpropanol Has skin benefit? +13 more	parfum Has skin benefit? propylene glycol Has skin benefit? +24 more	phenylpropanol Has skin benefit? glycolic acid Has skin benefit? +17 more	calendula officinalis flower extract Has skin benefit? parfum Has skin benefit? +18 more	chlorphenesin Has skin benefit? ophiopogon japonicus root extract Has skin benefit? +6 more	parfum Has skin benefit? ocimum sanctum leaf extract Has skin benefit? +19 more	ci 16035 Has skin benefit? parfum Has skin benefit? +11 more	parfum Has skin benefit? arctium lappa root extract Has skin benefit? +13 more
All ingredients	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +38 more	water Has skin benefit? aloe barbadensis leaf juice Has skin benefit? +63 more	water Has skin benefit? dimethicone Has skin benefit? +31 more	water Has skin benefit? butyrospermum parkii butter Has skin benefit? +57 more	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +64 more	water Has skin benefit? butyrospermum parkii butter Has skin benefit? +61 more	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +45 more	water Has skin benefit? propanediol Has skin benefit? +27 more	water Has skin benefit? propanediol Has skin benefit? +46 more	water Has skin benefit? dimethicone Has skin benefit? +29 more	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +34 more

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