Peptides (acetyl hexapeptide-1 0.15% - 0.30%). There are many different kind of Peptides and they are naturally present in our skin. They all are a combination of aminoacids. Some of them work as natural antibiotics, promote wound-healing and production of collagen. The science is still not settled on how effective Peptides are in skincare, but it is very likely that they have a benefit. They might help restore the skin barrier and fight the signs of aging. At the very least, Peptides work as humectants: they attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improve its hydration.
Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate in this product (0.80% - 1.15%) can also further help improve the skin barrier. It might be able to calm down inflammation and reduce sensitivity. Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate is an active compound from the licorice root.
Humectants (aspartic acid 1.30% - 1.60%, artemia extract 0.20% - 0.40%, carnosine 0.05% - 0.10%, dextran 0.15% - 0.25%, algae extract 0.30% - 0.50%, glycerin 0.45% - 0.65%, mannitol 0.60% - 0.95%, imperata cylindrica root extract 0.30% - 0.60% and carnosine 0.20% - 0.40%). 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 44.00£ up to 46.00£ in the United Kingdom, from 44.00$ up to 59.88$ in the United States and for 39.10£ in the United Kingdom.

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What can the product work for?

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Evens skin tone

Anti-aging

What does the product description say?

, Protects the skin cells from the damaging effects of sun rays , Prevents photo-ageing (Global Cellular Protection Patent).

Source: Sephora UK

This product contains acetyl hexapeptide-1, aspartic acid, carnosine, creatine. 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.

creatine 1.1% - 1.3%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: MEDIUM

Can support skin's ability to neutralize free radicals and produce collagen, though further research is needed to confirm effectiveness

acetyl hexapeptide-1 0.15% - 0.3%

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

aspartic acid 1.3% - 1.6%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: MEDIUM

An amino-acid that helps increase skin hydration and might help to slightly improve skin firmness, potentially reducing lines and wrinkles

Moisturizing

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, artemia extract.

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: algae extract, caprylyl glycol.

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

imperata cylindrica root extract 0.3% - 0.6%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

A plat extract that might help neutralize free radicals in skin and attract water to its upper layer

mannitol 0.6% - 0.95%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

Helps to attract water to the upper layer of the skin

acetyl hexapeptide-1 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

Anti-oxidation

This product contains antioxidants (carnosine) 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 - creatine, imperata cylindrica root extract also can have an antioxidant effect, but there is less evidence to confirm their effectiveness in skin.

carnosine 0.2% - 0.4%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

A type of peptide. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin. It can help neutralize free radicals in skin combatting the sun damage

imperata cylindrica root extract 0.3% - 0.6%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: MEDIUM

A plat extract that might help neutralize free radicals in skin and attract water to its upper layer

creatine 1.1% - 1.3%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: MEDIUM

Can support skin's ability to neutralize free radicals and produce collagen, though further research is needed to confirm effectiveness

Evens skin tone

What does the product description say?

This fast-penetrating spray helps to strengthen your skin's natural defences, activating the internal pigmentation process to optimise melanin production and encourage the formation of a tan.

Source: Lookfantastic Australia

Effective ingredients missing or their concentration is too low

hydrolyzed soy protein 0.3% - 0.5%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: 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

copper gluconate 0.2% - 0.4%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Insufficient!

Typically used to stabilize the product formulations. It is a salt of polyhydroxy acid (PHA) and in larger concentrations, can help shed the dead cells from the skin surface revealing smoother skin. It can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Might to be helpful against acne and clogged pores. Could be helpful in neutralizing free radicals, but solid research is missing

dipotassium glycyrrhizate 0.8% - 1.15%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Insufficient!

A salt derived from licorice. Works as an emollient to soften the upper layer of the skin and can help calm down inflammation. Might be helpful for skin lightening

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Key Actives

copper gluconate 0.2% - 0.4%

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

dipotassium glycyrrhizate 0.8% - 1.15%

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Works for: Moisturizing, Anti-inflammatory, Evens skin tone

A salt derived from licorice. Works as an emollient to soften the upper layer of the skin and can help calm down inflammation. Might be helpful for skin lightening

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Potential irritants

propylene glycol 0.2% - 0.4%

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Works for: Moisturizing

Helps oil and water mix together and can enhance the penetration of other ingredients into the skin. It can be irritating

alcohol 0.2% - 0.4%

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Works for: Antibacterial

Can be drying and contribute to skin irritation. Used in formulars to dissolve other ingredients, create a thinner product consistency or for its antibacterial properties

Comodogenic ingredients

algae extract 0.3% - 0.5%

Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High

Works for: Moisturizing, Anti-aging

Plant extract that helps the skin to attract water and make it more smooth for touch. Also shows promise of anti-aging properties, but research is not extensive yet

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water 45% - 55%

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Plain old water

glycereth-26 5.1% - 6.2%

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Helps create a thicker product consistency

peg-11 methyl ether dimethicone 3.7% - 4.5%

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Works for: Cleansing

Helps oil and water mix together

Ingredient list view

Water, Glycereth-26, Peg-11 methyl ether dimethicone, Methylpropanediol, Peg-40 hydrogenated castor oil, Pyrus malus fruit extract, Acetyl tyrosine, Aspartic acid, Creatine, Dipotassium glycyrrhizate, Mannitol, Phenoxyethanol, Sodium dextran sulfate, Chlorphenesin, Glycerin, Disodium edta, Imperata cylindrica root extract, Sodium hydroxide, Hydrolyzed soy protein, Potassium sorbate, Hydrolyzed wheat protein, Propylene glycol, Alcohol, Parfum, Peg-8, Butylene glycol, Tris(tetramethylhydroxypiperidinol) citrate, Caprylyl glycol, Copper gluconate, Carnosine, Artemia extract, Ethylhexylglycerin, Carbomer, Algae extract, Disodium adenosine triphosphate, Xanthan gum, Linalool, Hexyl cinnamal, Hydroxycitronellal, Sodium citrate, Citric acid, Acetyl hexapeptide-1, Dextran, Water, Disodium adenosine triphosphate, Carnosine, Mineral salts

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Key ingredients	acetyl hexapeptide-1 algae extract +11 more	Common: acetyl hexapeptide-1 dextran +2 more Other: oligopeptide-1 hexapeptide-2 +11 more	Common: acetyl hexapeptide-1 glycerin +2 more Other: tripeptide-1 hexapeptide-11 +27 more	Common: acetyl hexapeptide-1 glycerin +3 more Other: paraffinum liquidum lactic acid +8 more	Common: acetyl hexapeptide-1 dextran +2 more Other: oligopeptide-1 hexapeptide-2 +11 more	Common: acetyl hexapeptide-1 glycerin +1 more Other: tripeptide-1 gluconolactone +10 more	Common: acetyl hexapeptide-1 dextran +1 more Other: cocos nucifera oil cyclopentasiloxane +3 more	Common: acetyl hexapeptide-1 dextran +1 more Other: superoxide dismutase	Common: acetyl hexapeptide-1 glycerin +1 more Other: sh-polypeptide-9 acetyl tetrapeptide-2 +9 more	Common: acetyl hexapeptide-1 dextran +1 more Other: alteromonas ferment extract cereus grandiflorus flower extract	Common: acetyl hexapeptide-1 glycerin Other: niacinamide palmitoyl tripeptide-5 +16 more	Common: acetyl hexapeptide-1 dipotassium glycyrrhizate +1 more Other: azelaic acid niacinamide +11 more
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Potential Irritants	hydroxycitronellal Has skin benefit? hexyl cinnamal Has skin benefit? +19 more	parfum Has skin benefit? alcohol Has skin benefit? +10 more	acrylates copolymer Has skin benefit? triethanolamine Has skin benefit? +13 more	mentha piperita extract Has skin benefit? parfum Has skin benefit? +18 more	parfum Has skin benefit? alcohol Has skin benefit? +10 more	ethylhexylglycerin Has skin benefit? caprylhydroxamic acid Has skin benefit? +5 more	hamamelis virginiana leaf extract Has skin benefit? sodium anisate Has skin benefit? +8 more	ethyl 2,2-dimethylhydrocinnamal Has skin benefit? 1,2-hexanediol Has skin benefit? +9 more	1,2-hexanediol Has skin benefit? disodium edta Has skin benefit? +1 more	lavandula angustifolia oil Has skin benefit? citrus aurantium dulcis peel oil Has skin benefit? +6 more	trifolium pratense flower extract Has skin benefit? punica granatum fruit extract Has skin benefit? +11 more	benzyl alcohol Has skin benefit? caprylyl glycol Has skin benefit? +7 more
All ingredients	water Has skin benefit? glycereth-26 Has skin benefit? +45 more	water Has skin benefit? dimethicone Has skin benefit? +42 more	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +69 more	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +59 more	water Has skin benefit? dimethicone Has skin benefit? +42 more	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +30 more	water Has skin benefit? cyclopentasiloxane Has skin benefit? +23 more	water Has skin benefit? erythrulose Has skin benefit? +24 more	water Has skin benefit? propanediol Has skin benefit? +28 more	aloe barbadensis leaf juice Has skin benefit? opuntia ficus-indica stem extract Has skin benefit? +16 more	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +54 more	water Has skin benefit? squalane Has skin benefit? +34 more

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Institut Esthederm Adaptasun Face and Body Tan Booster Spray

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