Peptides (copper tripeptide-1 0.40% - 0.65%). 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 (saccharide isomerate 0.40% - 0.60%, sodium hyaluronate 0.45% - 0.70%, trehalose 0.50% - 0.70%, sodium pca 0.60% - 0.90% and glycerin 2.40% - 2.90%). These ingredients help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improve the skin hydration.

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According to Cruelty-Free Kitty "Kosas" is cruelty free and so is its parent company.

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Evens skin tone

Anti-aging

This product contains copper tripeptide-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.

copper tripeptide-1 0.4% - 0.65%

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Concentration: Effectiveness: MEDIUM

A naturally occurring peptide. One of the most studied peptides in dermatology. It is sometimes abbreviated GHK-Cu. Belongs to the class of carrier peptides. It stimulates both synthesis and breakdown of collagen in skin. It is released in skin wounds and inflammation to support healing. It accelerates wound-healing of the skin and can stimulate hair growth. There are preliminary studies that confirm that copper tripeptide can help support collagen production reducing fine lines and wrinkles and decrease inflammation in skin.

tocopherol 0.4% - 0.65%

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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

ascorbyl palmitate 0.35% - 0.65%

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Concentration: Insufficient!

Being a lipid soluble form of vitamin C, it is more stable and can penetrate the skin better than L-Ascorbic acid. It is effective in protecting the skin from free radicals, as well as evening the skin tone, but is less effective in stimulating collagen production compared to L-Ascorbic acid.

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: glycerin, saccharide isomerate.

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, squalane.

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

ethylhexyl olivate 2.6% - 3.1%

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Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

Helps soften the upper layer of the skin

trehalose 0.5% - 0.7%

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Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

A sugar that attracts water to the upper layer of the skin

caprylic/capric triglyceride 3.1% - 3.8%

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Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

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

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tocopherol 0.4% - 0.65%

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

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

copper tripeptide-1 0.4% - 0.65%

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Works for: Moisturizing, Anti-aging

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glyceryl oleate 0.6% - 0.95%

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Works for: Cleansing

Helps oil and water mix together. Can be irritating

pullulan 0.55% - 0.85%

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Works for: Mattifying

Creates a thin drying film on the skin resulting in a short-term tightening effect

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water 45% - 55%

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Plain old water

zinc oxide 12% - 14%

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Works for: Sun protection

A broad spectrum sunblock (protects from both UVA and UVB rays). Is suitable for most sensitive skins. In small concentrations, can be used as a colorant

octyldodecanol 5.4% - 6.6%

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Works for: Moisturizing

An emollient that helps to soften the skin and create a pleasant product texture and stabilize the formulation

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Water, Zinc oxide, Octyldodecanol, Butyloctyl salicylate, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Ethylhexyl olivate, Glycerin, Mica, C13-15 alkane, Polyglyceryl-3 polyricinoleate, Propanediol, Calcium sodium borosilicate, Disteardimonium hectorite, Glyceryl oleate, Pentylene glycol, Sodium pca, Squalane, Pullulan, Sclerotium gum, Trehalose, Sodium hyaluronate, Copper tripeptide-1, Tocopherol, Lavandula stoechas extract, Silica, Saccharide isomerate, Salicornia herbacea extract, Ascorbyl palmitate, Sodium gluconate, Polyhydroxystearic acid, Xanthan gum, Lecithin, Tocopheryl acetate, Isostearic acid, Sodium chloride, Hydrogenated palm glycerides citrate, Phenethyl alcohol, Ci 77891, Titanium dioxide, Iron oxides

	Kosas - BB Burst	MISSHA - Perfect Cover BB Cream
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WIMJ similarity score		16%
Key ingredients	copper tripeptide-1 caprylic/capric triglyceride +12 more	Common: caprylic/capric triglyceride glycerin +4 more Other: paraffinum liquidum adenosine +14 more
Irritancy	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY HIGH
Potential Irritants	phenethyl alcohol Has skin benefit? lavandula stoechas extract Has skin benefit? +10 more	citronellol Has skin benefit? linalool Has skin benefit? +18 more
All ingredients	water Has skin benefit? zinc oxide Has skin benefit? +38 more	water Has skin benefit? cyclomethicone Has skin benefit? +48 more

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