Peptides (palmitoyl tripeptide-1 0.50% - 0.70%, palmitoyl tripeptide-38 0.60% - 0.85%, dipeptide diaminobutyroyl benzylamide diacetate 0.35% - 0.65%, acetyl octapeptide-3 0.45% - 0.70% and acetyl hexapeptide-8 3.00% - 3.60%). 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 (polyglutamic acid 0.75% - 1.15%, isomalt 0.20% - 0.35%, biosaccharide gum-1 0.15% - 0.25%, algae extract 0.25% - 0.45%, acetyl octapeptide-3 0.45% - 0.70% and acetyl hexapeptide-8 3.00% - 3.60%). These ingredients help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improve the skin hydration.

Price

The product retails from 25.40£ up to 738.00£ in the United Kingdom, for 115.85A$ in Australia and for 46.00$ in the United States.

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What can the product work for?

Does not work for

Evens skin tone

Anti-aging

What does the product description say?

Key benefits , Reduces wrinkles and tightens the skin , Hydrates and nourishes the skin , Brightens the complexion , Protects against oxidative stress To use Apply a thin layer to the face, neck, chest, and hands.

Source: Allbeauty

This product contains acetyl hexapeptide-8, acetyl octapeptide-3, arabidopsis thaliana extract, dipeptide diaminobutyroyl benzylamide diacetate, palmitoyl tripeptide-1, palmitoyl tripeptide-38, vitis vinifera seed extract. 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.

vitis vinifera seed extract 0.2% - 0.4%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: MEDIUM

A plant extract that contains resveratrol and other anti-oxidant compounds that can help neutralize free radicals, reduce inflammation in skin and even out its tone. Can be also used to stabilize the product formulation

acetyl octapeptide-3 0.45% - 0.7%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: MEDIUM

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

dipeptide diaminobutyroyl benzylamide diacetate 0.35% - 0.65%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: MEDIUM

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

Moisturizing

What does the product description say?

IMAGE Skincare, The Max The Stem Cell Masque is a deeply moisturising treatment that regenerates tired or dull skin.

Source: Allbeauty

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: algae extract, biosaccharide gum-1.

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: caprylic/capric triglyceride, dimethicone.

The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: acetyl hexapeptide-8, acetyl octapeptide-3, dipeptide diaminobutyroyl benzylamide diacetate, linoleic acid, palmitoyl tripeptide-1, palmitoyl tripeptide-38

biosaccharide gum-1 0.15% - 0.25%

Irritation risk: