Based on the ingredients included, "kineff - Dermacycle 102 Night Renewal Cream" works well for moisturizing the skin. This moisturizer uses a good combo of humectants and emollients. These both types of ingredients are essentials for improving the skin hydration and keeping the skin barrier healthy. Acetyl hexapeptide-8, alanine, arginine, aspartic acid and carnosine in this product (humectants) attract water molecules to the upper layer of the skin (the water comes from the outside air or from the deeper layers of the skin if the air is dry). Emollients in this formulation (ceramide np, palmitoyl tetrapeptide-7, palmitoyl tripeptide-1, carthamus tinctorius seed oil and cholesterol) help to reduce the moisture loss from the skin. They also soften the skin surface and relieve the feeling of dryness and tightness.

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This product also contains Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid). It can be an effective active for anti-aging and evening out the skin tone, but in this moisturizer it is used for stabilizing other ingredients in the formulation. In this concentration (0.30% - 0.55%) it cannot have a noticeable benefit for the skin.
Another benefit is that this moisturizer contain ceramides (ceramide np 0.40% - 0.60%). Ceramides are an important part of our natural skin barrier. The Ceramides used in skincare are synthetic or come from plants. They help soften the skin and can help "fill the gaps" in the skin barrier, keeping the skin hydrated and resilient for longer.
We like that this moisturizer contains peptides (palmitoyl tripeptide-1 0.40% - 0.60%, palmitoyl tetrapeptide-7 0.40% - 0.60%, palmitoyl pentapeptide-4 0.30% - 0.55%, copper tripeptide-1 0.30% - 0.55% and acetyl hexapeptide-8 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. Peptides 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.
Adenosine 0.30% - 0.55%. It is a chemical present inside our skin cells. A clinical trial confirmed that topical application of Adenosine in a low concentration can reduce dynamic wrinkles (these are the wrinkles that appear with age in a places where our mimic is the most active, for example, in the corners of the eyes or on the forehead).

This product contains ingredients that could be beneficial, but their concentrations are too low in this formulation: sodium ascorbyl phosphate, vitamin c, oatmeal extract and vitamin e

Irritation risk

There are actives in this product that can be irritating. We assess the overall irritancy of this moisturizer to be medium. For a detailed overview of all potential irritants: click here

You can see the detailed formula review with the breakdown of all actives in the product and the full ingredient list with estimated concentrations in the tables below.

What can the product work for?

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: alanine, arginine.

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: arginine, butyrospermum parkii butter.

The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: acetyl hexapeptide-8, ceramide np, copper tripeptide-1, niacinamide, palmitoyl pentapeptide-4, palmitoyl tetrapeptide-7, palmitoyl tripeptide-1

palmitoyl tetrapeptide-7 0.4% - 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

persea gratissima fruit extract 0.4% - 0.65%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

ceramide np 0.4% - 0.6%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

A type of lipid similar to ceramides naturally present in skin. Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin and supports the skin barrier function to keep it hydrated. Can help to prevent inflammation in skin

Anti-blemish

This product can help reduce breakouts and clogged pores because it contains the following ingredient: niacinamide. This ingredient is used for treating acne and can have a noticeable effect.

niacinamide 1.5% - 1.8%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

Is proven to be effective in reducing blemishes, evening out skin tone and helping to improve lines and wrinkles. It helps the skin to repair sun damage, calm down inflammation and keep maintain good levels of moisture. The concentration of about 2% is effective for supporting the skin barrier and evening out the skin tone. Concentration of 4-6% is better for helping with acne and balancing the sebum production

beta-glucan 0.3% - 0.55%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: LOW

Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin, calm down inflammation and irritation, restore the barrier function and support wound healing. It can be helpful in reducing fine lines and wrinkles

oenothera biennis oil 0.4% - 0.6%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: LOW

Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and can support skin barrier function

Anti-aging

This product can help reduce and prevent fine lines and wrinkles, improve skin elasticity and firmness because it contains adenosine, niacinamide.

These ingredients in the product can also be helpful, even though there is less evidence for their effectiveness: acetyl hexapeptide-8, aspartic acid, carnosine, copper tripeptide-1, creatine, palmitoyl pentapeptide-4, palmitoyl tetrapeptide-7, palmitoyl tripeptide-1, serine, threonine, tocotrienols.

Keep in mind that it typically takes at least 6 weeks to notice any results because the changes that are needed to improve fine lines and elasticity happen in the deeper layers of the skin. No topical anti-aging product can “erase” wrinkles or fully reverse signs of aging.

niacinamide 1.5% - 1.8%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

adenosine 0.3% - 0.55%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

Might help improve cell turnover and reduce inflammation in skin. One study shows that the ingredients might be able to help reduce dynamic wrinkles (for example, in the corners of the eyes or on the forehead)

acetyl hexapeptide-8 0.3% - 0.55%

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

Evens skin tone

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

The following ingredient (ingredients) in this product might be helpful, but there is no evidence to confirm that it actually can help even out the skin tone: alanine.

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.

niacinamide 1.5% - 1.8%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

alanine 0.3% - 0.55%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: LOW

An amino-acid that helps to attract water to the upper layer of the skin and might help to lighten the skin, but solid evidence is lacking

ascorbic acid 0.3% - 0.55%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Insufficient!

The most well-researched antioxidant that works in skin. Helps neutralize free radicals supporting collagen production, helping to even out the skin tone and preventing early signs of aging

Anti-oxidation

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

carnosine 0.3% - 0.55%

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

tocotrienols 0.55% - 0.85%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

A type of vitamin E that is more powerful in neutralizing free radicals compared to its other forms

melatonin 0.35% - 0.6%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: MEDIUM

A compound that can regulate sleep cycles in humans and animals. When used in cosmetics, comes from plant sources. It can work as anti-oxidant in skin when applied topically in skincare

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niacinamide 1.5% - 1.8%

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Works for: Anti-aging, Evens skin tone, Moisturizing, Anti-blemish, Reduces irritation, Antibacterial, Reduces redness, Anti-inflammatory

beta-glucan 0.3% - 0.55%

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

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ascorbic acid 0.3% - 0.55%

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Works for: Anti-oxidation, Evens skin tone, Anti-aging

The most well-researched antioxidant that works in skin. Helps neutralize free radicals supporting collagen production, helping to even out the skin tone and preventing early signs of aging

arctium lappa root extract 0.3% - 0.55%

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Works for: Anti-oxidation

Plant extract. Has some anti-microbial and anti-oxidant properties. Can be irritating

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butyrospermum parkii butter 4.4% - 5.4%

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

cetearyl alcohol 0.4% - 0.65%

Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: Medium

Works for: Cleansing, Moisturizing

A non-drying alcohol. Works as an emollient. Helps water and oil mix together and creates a nice product texture

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hydrolyzed collagen extract 25% - 31%

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hydrogenated poly(c6-14 olefin) 4.9% - 6%

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Works for: Moisturizing

Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and create a nice product texture

glycerin 4.9% - 6%

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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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Hydrolyzed collagen extract, Hydrogenated poly(c6-14 olefin), Glycerin, Butyrospermum parkii butter, Methylpropanediol, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Dicaprylyl ether, Niacinamide, Butylene glycol, 1,2-hexanediol, Behenyl alcohol, Dimethicone, Tocotrienols, Tocopherol, Oryza sativa bran oil, Oryza sativa germ oil, Avena sativa kernel extract, Goat milk extract, Persea gratissima fruit extract, Prunus amygdalus dulcis seed extract, Melatonin, Ascorbic acid, Riboflavin, Sodium ascorbyl phosphate, Proline, Alanine, Arginine, Aspartic acid, Cysteine hcl, Glutamic acid, Glutamine, Isoleucine, Leucine, Lysine hcl, Methionine, Ornithine hcl, Serine, Threonine, Tryptophan, Tyrosine, Valine, Acetyl hexapeptide-8, Copper tripeptide-1, Palmitoyl pentapeptide-4, Palmitoyl tetrapeptide-7, Palmitoyl tripeptide-1, Adenosine, Ceramide np, Arctium lappa root extract, Beta-glucan, Carnosine, Carthamus tinctorius seed oil, Creatine, Oenothera biennis oil, Squalane, Cholesterol, Cetyl alcohol, Water, Sodium hyaluronate, Cetearyl alcohol, Hydrogenated lecithin, Polysorbate 20, Sorbitan isostearate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Glycolipids, Phytosteryl/behenyl/octyldodecyl lauroyl glutamate, Xanthan gum, Hydrogenated polyisobutene, Glyceryl stearate se, Trisodium edta

	kineff - Dermacycle 102 Night Renewal Cream
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Key ingredients	copper tripeptide-1 niacinamide +34 more
Irritancy	IRRITANCY MEDIUM
Potential Irritants	arctium lappa root extract Has skin benefit? ascorbic acid Has skin benefit? +6 more
All ingredients	hydrolyzed collagen extract Has skin benefit? hydrogenated poly(c6-14 olefin) Has skin benefit? +68 more

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