Peptides (palmitoyl tripeptide-1 0.35% - 0.60%, palmitoyl tetrapeptide-7 0.30% - 0.60% and acetyl tetrapeptide-9 0.30% - 0.55%). 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.
Actives derived from an extract of the Centella Asiatica plant (also known as Gotu Kola) - madecassic acid 0.35% - 0.60%, asiaticoside 0.45% - 0.65% and asiatic acid 0.35% - 0.65% The Centella Asiatica Actives help strengthen and restore the skin barrier, decrease inflammation in skin and neutralize free radicals. They also can help to reduce scarring. The good news is that these actives work even in low concentrations.
Humectants (sodium lactate 0.45% - 0.65%, mannitol 3.00% - 3.70%, glycerin 3.90% - 4.70%, cyclomethicone 2.40% - 2.90%, carnosine 0.10% - 0.15%, carnosine 0.30% - 0.55% and algae extract 0.40% - 0.60%). 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 49.95£ in the United Kingdom.

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What can the product work for?

Anti-aging

What does the product description say?

1 review £60.00 Product benefits Corrects wrinkles.

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This product contains acetyl tetrapeptide-9, asiaticoside, carnosine, creatine, palmitoyl tetrapeptide-7, palmitoyl tripeptide-1. 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.

asiaticoside 0.45% - 0.65%

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Concentration: Effectiveness: MEDIUM

An active compound of Centella Asiatica plant extract. In combination with other active compounds of Centella Asiatica extract (madecasosside, asiatic acid and madecassic acid), asiaticoside has been shown to be helpful in wound-healing, restoring skin barrier function and supporting collagen production in skin. It can, however, itself be irritating

acetyl tetrapeptide-9 0.3% - 0.55%

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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

palmitoyl tetrapeptide-7 0.3% - 0.6%

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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

Moisturizing

What does the product description say?

It stimulates the synthesis of collagen and elastin (Repair Technology), it corrects wrinkles while firming the skin with long-lasting effects.

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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: algae extract, carnosine.

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: dimethicone, algae extract.

The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: acetyl tetrapeptide-9, palmitoyl tetrapeptide-7, palmitoyl tripeptide-1

madecassic acid 0.35% - 0.6%

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Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

An active compound of Centella Asiatica plant extract. In combination with other active compounds of Centella Asiatica extract (asiaticoside, madecasosside and asiatic acid), madecassic acid has been shown to be helpful in wound-healing, restoring skin barrier function and supporting collagen production in skin. It can, however, itself be irritating

palmitoyl tetrapeptide-7 0.3% - 0.6%

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Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

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

palmitoyl tripeptide-1 0.35% - 0.6%

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 (asiaticoside, 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.

superoxide dismutase 0.2% - 0.35%

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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

asiaticoside 0.45% - 0.65%

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Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

carnosine 0.3% - 0.55%

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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

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asiaticoside 0.45% - 0.65%

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

asiatic acid 0.35% - 0.65%

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Works for: Moisturizing, Reduces irritation, Anti-inflammatory

An active compound of Centella Asiatica plant extract. In combination with other active compounds of Centella Asiatica extract (asiaticoside, madecasosside and madecassic acid) asiatic acid has been shown to be helpful in wound-healing, restoring skin barrier function and supporting collagen production in skin. It can, however, itself be irritating

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propylene glycol 4.6% - 5.7%

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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

parfum 0.45% - 0.7%

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An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients

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algae extract 0.4% - 0.6%

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

plankton extract 0.3% - 0.55%

Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High

Works for: Moisturizing

Can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin

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water 45% - 55%

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Plain old water

propylene glycol 4.6% - 5.7%

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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

glycerin 3.9% - 4.7%

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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, Propylene glycol, Glycerin, Mannitol, Cyclomethicone, Butylene glycol, Dimethicone, Carbomer, Tocopheryl acetate, Phenoxyethanol, Chlorphenesin, Disodium edta, Creatine, Sodium hydroxide, Parfum, Dimethicone/vinyl dimethicone crosspolymer, Asiaticoside, Sodium lactate, Asiatic acid, Madecassic acid, Polysorbate 20, Carnosine, Morus alba leaf extract, Algae extract, Disodium adenosine triphosphate, Pyrus malus fruit extract, Plankton extract, Ascorbyl methylsilanol pectinate, Acetyl tetrapeptide-9, Methylparaben, Palmitoyl tripeptide-1, Sodium methylparaben, Palmitoyl tetrapeptide-7, Sodium bisulfite, Sodium sulfite, Pentylene glycol, Propylparaben, Ethylhexylglycerin, Superoxide dismutase, Tromethamine, Water, Disodium adenosine triphosphate, Carnosine, Mineral salts

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Key ingredients	acetyl tetrapeptide-9 madecassic acid +14 more	Common: acetyl tetrapeptide-9 palmitoyl tetrapeptide-7 +4 more Other: acetyl octapeptide-3 hexapeptide-11 +16 more	Common: acetyl tetrapeptide-9 palmitoyl tetrapeptide-7 +2 more Other: acetyl dipeptide-1 cetyl ester acetyl tetrapeptide-11 +5 more	Common: madecassic acid palmitoyl tripeptide-1 +5 more Other: madecassoside acetyl octapeptide-3 +16 more	Common: madecassic acid palmitoyl tetrapeptide-7 +4 more Other: niacinamide adenosine +11 more	Common: palmitoyl tripeptide-1 palmitoyl tetrapeptide-7 +2 more Other: anhydroxylitol hydrolyzed sodium hyaluronate +4 more	Common: madecassic acid palmitoyl tetrapeptide-7 +4 more Other: niacinamide copper tripeptide-1 +13 more	Common: palmitoyl tetrapeptide-7 palmitoyl tripeptide-1 +2 more Other: niacinamide beta-glucan +2 more	Common: palmitoyl tetrapeptide-7 palmitoyl tripeptide-1 +2 more Other: hyaluronic acid sodium hyaluronate	Common: palmitoyl tetrapeptide-7 palmitoyl tripeptide-1 +2 more Other: alpha-arbutin tetrahexyldecyl ascorbate +10 more	Common: palmitoyl tetrapeptide-7 palmitoyl tripeptide-1 +2 more Other: hyaluronic acid sodium hyaluronate
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Potential Irritants	sodium bisulfite Has skin benefit? parfum Has skin benefit? +14 more	ascorbic acid Has skin benefit? retinyl palmitate Has skin benefit? +10 more	citric acid Has skin benefit? lactic acid Has skin benefit? +2 more	chamomilla recutita flower extract Has skin benefit? coco-glucoside Has skin benefit? +23 more	pancratium maritimum extract Has skin benefit? disodium edta Has skin benefit? +7 more	propylene glycol Has skin benefit? arctium lappa root extract Has skin benefit? +5 more	limonene Has skin benefit? tanacetum annuum flower oil Has skin benefit? +6 more	ethylhexylglycerin Has skin benefit? caprylyl glycol Has skin benefit? +3 more	sodium lactate Has skin benefit? leuconostoc/radish root ferment filtrate Has skin benefit?	caprylhydroxamic acid Has skin benefit? acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer Has skin benefit? +7 more	sodium lactate Has skin benefit? leuconostoc/radish root ferment filtrate Has skin benefit?
All ingredients	water Has skin benefit? propylene glycol Has skin benefit? +42 more	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +53 more	water Has skin benefit? butylene glycol Has skin benefit? +23 more	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +48 more	centella asiatica extract Has skin benefit? water Has skin benefit? +29 more	dimethicone Has skin benefit? butylene glycol Has skin benefit? +29 more	water Has skin benefit? butylene glycol Has skin benefit? +37 more	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +19 more	water Has skin benefit? propanediol Has skin benefit? +12 more	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +36 more	water Has skin benefit? propanediol Has skin benefit? +12 more

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Anti-oxidation

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