Peptides (acetyl tetrapeptide-9 0.25% - 0.40%). 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.
Humectants (carnosine 0.05% - 0.10%, sodium hyaluronate 0.30% - 0.60%, mannitol 1.50% - 1.90%, glycerin 5.20% - 6.40% and carnosine 0.20% - 0.35%). These ingredients help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improve the skin hydration.

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The product retails for 70.71$ in the United States and from 78.00£ up to 84.30£ in the United Kingdom.

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Moisturizing

What does the product description say?

It offers 2 actions it rebalances durably by helping to visibly reduce the signs of skin stress (dehydration, tightness, feelings of discomfort, shine),it enhances the complexion surface irregularities are reduced, the micro-relief is visibly smoother.The serum penetrates instantly and leaves a matte and comfortable finish.Thus, the skin appears hydrated, soothed and rebalanced.

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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: carnosine, 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: 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 tetrapeptide-9

glycerin 5.2% - 6.4%

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

laminaria ochroleuca extract 0.3% - 0.55%

Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin

mannitol 1.5% - 1.9%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

Helps to attract water to the upper layer of the skin

Anti-aging

This product contains acetyl tetrapeptide-9, 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 0.35% - 0.6%

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

carnosine 0.2% - 0.35%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: MEDIUM

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

acetyl tetrapeptide-9 0.25% - 0.4%

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

Anti-oxidation

This product contains antioxidants (carnosine, superoxide dismutase) 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 also can have an antioxidant effect, but there is less evidence to confirm their effectiveness in skin.

carnosine 0.2% - 0.35%

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

superoxide dismutase 0.2% - 0.35%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

An antioxidant enzyme that is naturally present in skin. It can help support skin barrier function and reduce inflammation in skin. It is used in topical medications for inflammatory skin conditions including atopic dermatitis (eczema) and psoriasis. There are three types of natural Superoxide Dismutase in human skin. The compound used in topical treatments and cosmetics are mimics of typically one of these natural variants

creatine 0.35% - 0.6%

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

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carnosine 0.2% - 0.35%

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

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

superoxide dismutase 0.2% - 0.35%

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

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propylene glycol 1.3% - 1.6%

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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

fomes officinalis extract 0.45% - 0.7%

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A fungus extract that can help to create a temporary tightening feeling on the skin

Comodogenic ingredients

laminaria ochroleuca extract 0.3% - 0.55%

Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High

Works for: Moisturizing

Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin

laminaria saccharina extract 0.25% - 0.45%

Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High

Works for: Moisturizing, Anti-aging

A seaweed extract that contains sugars and can be helpful in attracting water to the upper layers of the skin if used in high enough concentrations

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water 45% - 55%

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Plain old water

glycerin 5.2% - 6.4%

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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

dimethicone 4.1% - 5.1%

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Works for: Moisturizing, Mattifying

A silicone that helps to reduce water loss from the surface of the skin. Can temporarily "fill in" lines and wrinkles, absorb oil, and create a nice product finish

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Water, Glycerin, Dimethicone, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Sodium polyacrylate, Tocopheryl acetate, Mannitol, Propylene glycol, Cyclopentasiloxane, Phenoxyethanol, Butylene glycol, Chlorphenesin, Fomes officinalis extract, Trideceth-6, Creatine, Disodium edta, Sodium hyaluronate, Laminaria ochroleuca extract, Peg/ppg-18/18 dimethicone, Sodium hydroxide, Laminaria saccharina extract, Rhamnose, Carnosine, Disodium adenosine triphosphate, Methylparaben, Laminaria digitata extract, Alcohol, Peg-40 hydrogenated castor oil, Acetyl tetrapeptide-9, Polysorbate 80, Plankton extract, Propylparaben, Lecithin, Pentylene glycol, Superoxide dismutase, Tromethamine, Soy isoflavones, Water, Disodium adenosine triphosphate, Carnosine, Mineral salts

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Key ingredients	acetyl tetrapeptide-9 caprylic/capric triglyceride +13 more	Common: acetyl tetrapeptide-9 dimethicone +3 more Other: trifluoroacetyl tripeptide-2 dextran +10 more	Common: acetyl tetrapeptide-9 carnosine +1 more Other: copper tripeptide-1 acetyl octapeptide-3 +18 more	Common: acetyl tetrapeptide-9 mannitol +2 more Other: acetyl octapeptide-3 hexapeptide-11 +18 more	Common: acetyl tetrapeptide-9 dimethicone +2 more Other: acetyl tetrapeptide-11 niacinamide +8 more	Common: acetyl tetrapeptide-9 glycerin +1 more Other: salicylic acid adenosine +3 more	Common: acetyl tetrapeptide-9 creatine +5 more Other: salicylic acid niacinamide +19 more	Common: acetyl tetrapeptide-9 glycerin +1 more Other: acetyl tetrapeptide-11 corallina officinalis extract +7 more	Common: acetyl tetrapeptide-9 mannitol +3 more Other: copper tripeptide-1 tripeptide-1 +14 more	Common: acetyl tetrapeptide-9 sodium hyaluronate +3 more Other: copper tripeptide-1 tripeptide-1 +13 more	Common: acetyl tetrapeptide-9 dimethicone +2 more Other: adenosine beeswax +9 more
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Potential Irritants	alcohol Has skin benefit? fomes officinalis extract Has skin benefit? +8 more	p-anisic acid Has skin benefit? benzyl alcohol Has skin benefit? +12 more	glutathione Has skin benefit? ethylhexylglycerin Has skin benefit? +1 more	ascorbic acid Has skin benefit? retinyl palmitate Has skin benefit? +10 more	ethylhexylglycerin Has skin benefit? sodium hyaluronate crosspolymer Has skin benefit? +6 more	parfum Has skin benefit? benzyl alcohol Has skin benefit? +7 more	salicylic acid Has skin benefit? benzyl alcohol Has skin benefit? +18 more	melia azadirachta leaf extract Has skin benefit? sambucus nigra fruit extract Has skin benefit? +20 more	potassium sorbate Has skin benefit? caprylic/capric triglyceride Has skin benefit? +10 more	potassium sorbate Has skin benefit? caprylic/capric triglyceride Has skin benefit? +10 more	coumarin Has skin benefit? eugenol Has skin benefit? +19 more
All ingredients	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +39 more	water Has skin benefit? pentaerythrityl tetraethylhexanoate Has skin benefit? +52 more	water Has skin benefit? butylene glycol Has skin benefit? +31 more	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +53 more	water Has skin benefit? dimethicone Has skin benefit? +36 more	water Has skin benefit? butylene glycol Has skin benefit? +30 more	aloe barbadensis extract Has skin benefit? unknown Has skin benefit? +67 more	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +39 more	water Has skin benefit? isoamyl laurate Has skin benefit? +43 more	water Has skin benefit? isoamyl laurate Has skin benefit? +43 more	water Has skin benefit? oryza sativa bran oil Has skin benefit? +56 more

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