This moisturizer also contains Peptides (nonapeptide-1 0.45% - 1.05%). 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 they are 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.

What can the product work for?

Evens skin tone

What does the product description say?

Even Skin Tone Enhancer This lightweight cream-serum is an improved version of our original pepta-bright TM.

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This product can help reduce hypepigmentation and even out the skin tone because it contains the following effective ingredients: tranexamic acid

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.

tranexamic acid 1.9% - 2.9%

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Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

An amino acid that is effective in reducing hyperpigmentation and evening out the skin tone. It can also help in skin barrier recovery. It is used to treat melasma, especially with injections and when taken orally

Moisturizing

What does the product description say?

It targets uneven skin tone and reduces the look of dark spots, while shea butter and squalane hydrate and help support the skin barrier.

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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: dextran, glycerin.

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: butyrospermum parkii butter, caprylic/capric triglyceride.

The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: nonapeptide-1

nonapeptide-1 0.45% - 1.05%

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

persea gratissima oil 0.8% - 1.25%

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Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

An emollient that helps soften the skin and could be helpful in repairing its barrier function

squalane 1.4% - 2.1%

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Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

An oil naturally present in skin. Works as an emollient to soften the skin and form a protective layer on its surface without a greasy feeling.

Anti-aging

This product contains nonapeptide-1. 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.

nonapeptide-1 0.45% - 1.05%

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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

butyrospermum parkii butter 1.7% - 2.5%

Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High

Concentration: Effectiveness: LOW

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

tocopherol 0.05% - 0.15%

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Concentration: Insufficient!

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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allantoin 0.35% - 0.8%

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Works for: Anti-inflammatory, Moisturizing, Reduces irritation, Anti-blemish, Reduces redness, Exfoliation

Helps calm down inflammation in skin and can help reduce itching. Helps to repair the skin barrier and keep skin hydrated

butyrospermum parkii butter 1.7% - 2.5%

Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High

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

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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caprylic/capric triglyceride 2.6% - 3.9%

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Works for: Moisturizing

A good mix of fatty acids that forms a protective layer on the skin. Improves the shelf life of products. Derived from coconut and glycerin

persea gratissima oil 0.8% - 1.25%

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Works for: Moisturizing

An emollient that helps soften the skin and could be helpful in repairing its barrier function

Comodogenic ingredients

butyrospermum parkii butter 1.7% - 2.5%

Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High

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

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 40% - 60%

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Plain old water

propylheptyl caprylate 5.2% - 7.8%

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Works for: Moisturizing

Helps soften the upper layer of the skin

glycerin 3.4% - 5.1%

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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, Propylheptyl caprylate, Glycerin, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Tranexamic acid, Butyrospermum parkii butter, Squalane, C14-22 alcohols, Peg-100 stearate, Persea gratissima oil, Nonapeptide-1, Allantoin, Bisabolol, Glyceryl stearate, Polyacrylate-13, C12-20 alkyl glucoside, Polyisobutene, Xanthan gum, Butylene glycol, Disodium edta, Polysorbate 20, Sorbitan isostearate, Citric acid, Tocopherol, Dextran, Phenoxyethanol, Caprylyl glycol

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Key ingredients	nonapeptide-1 bisabolol +8 more	Common: nonapeptide-1 squalane +2 more Other: niacinamide oligopeptide-34 +10 more	Common: nonapeptide-1 allantoin +4 more Other: pentapeptide-18 retinal +11 more	Common: nonapeptide-1 squalane +3 more Other: hexapeptide-9 copper tripeptide-1 +46 more	Common: nonapeptide-1 glycerin +2 more Other: n-prolyl palmitoyl tripeptide-56 acetate acetyl tetrapeptide-2 +14 more	Common: nonapeptide-1 squalane +3 more Other: copper tripeptide-1 hexapeptide-11 +14 more	Common: nonapeptide-1 dextran +3 more Other: retinol alpha-arbutin +7 more	Common: nonapeptide-1 caprylic/capric triglyceride +4 more Other: camellia sinensis leaf extract sodium hyaluronate	Common: nonapeptide-1 glycerin +4 more Other: niacinamide potassium azeloyl diglycinate +9 more	Common: nonapeptide-1 caprylic/capric triglyceride +2 more Other: tripeptide-1 acetyl octapeptide-3 +17 more	Common: nonapeptide-1 allantoin +3 more Other: niacinamide tetrahexyldecyl ascorbate +2 more
Irritancy	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY HIGH	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY HIGH	IRRITANCY MEDIUM
Potential Irritants	caprylyl glycol Has skin benefit? citric acid Has skin benefit? +4 more	kojic acid Has skin benefit? glycolic acid Has skin benefit? +8 more	propylene glycol Has skin benefit? aristotelia chilensis fruit extract Has skin benefit? +9 more	parfum Has skin benefit? propolis extract Has skin benefit? +23 more	pullulan Has skin benefit? ethylhexylglycerin Has skin benefit? +8 more	alcohol Has skin benefit? phenylpropanol Has skin benefit? +18 more	retinol Has skin benefit? tetrahydrodiferuloylmethane Has skin benefit? +13 more	retinyl palmitate/carrot polypeptide Has skin benefit? zingiber officinale root extract Has skin benefit? +8 more	benzyl alcohol Has skin benefit? perilla frutescens leaf extract Has skin benefit? +9 more	limonene Has skin benefit? hydroxycitronellal Has skin benefit? +15 more	withania somnifera root extract Has skin benefit? alcohol Has skin benefit? +8 more
All ingredients	water Has skin benefit? propylheptyl caprylate Has skin benefit? +25 more	water Has skin benefit? propanediol Has skin benefit? +28 more	water Has skin benefit? butylene glycol Has skin benefit? +53 more	water Has skin benefit? butylene glycol Has skin benefit? +115 more	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +44 more	water Has skin benefit? propylheptyl caprylate Has skin benefit? +52 more	water Has skin benefit? glyceryl stearate Has skin benefit? +37 more	water Has skin benefit? caprylic/capric triglyceride Has skin benefit? +23 more	water Has skin benefit? propanediol Has skin benefit? +40 more	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +59 more	water Has skin benefit? caprylic/capric triglyceride Has skin benefit? +29 more

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Anti-aging

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