Peptides (palmitoyl tripeptide-8 0.05% - 0.25%). 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 (glycine 0.01% - 0.10%, dextran 0.05% - 0.20%, histidine 0.05% - 0.25%, sodium pca 0.10% - 0.40%, sodium lactate 0.10% - 0.35%, sodium hyaluronate 0.10% - 0.45%, pca 0.30% - 0.75%, glycerin 4.10% - 6.10%, alanine 0.15% - 0.70% and aspartic acid 0.05% - 0.25%). 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 97.00A$ in Australia, for 13.68£ in the United Kingdom and for 66.00$ in the United States.

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Evens skin tone

Anti-aging

What does the product description say?

Fine lines, redness, discomfort, and fatigue also appear visibly reduced.

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This product contains aspartic acid, palmitoyl tripeptide-8, serine, threonine. 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.

aspartic acid 0.05% - 0.25%

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Concentration: Effectiveness: MEDIUM

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

palmitoyl tripeptide-8 0.05% - 0.25%

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Concentration: Effectiveness: MEDIUM

serine 0.05% - 0.25%

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Concentration: Effectiveness: MEDIUM

An amino-acid that helps to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. In combination with other amino-acids, might help to reduce fine lines and wrinkles

Moisturizing

What does the product description say?

Hydra Zen Glow Liquid Moisturizer

Source: From product name

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, aspartic acid.

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: butyrospermum parkii butter, caprylic/capric triglyceride.

The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: palmitoyl tripeptide-8

caprylic/capric triglyceride 1.6% - 2.4%

Irritation risk:

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

cocos nucifera oil 0.15% - 0.65%

Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

An emollient. Found to be as effective as a moisturizer for dry skin as mineral oil. Could be comedogenic

dextran 0.05% - 0.2%

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Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

Helps attract water to the most upper layer of the skin. Derived from sugar

Evens skin tone

What does the product description say?

Dryness, Redness, and Dullness and Uneven Texture Formulation.

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This product contains ingredients (alanine) that could help reduce hyperpigmentation (for example, post-acne marks or age spots) in theory, but there is not enough evidence that they actually work.

alanine 0.15% - 0.7%

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

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butyrospermum parkii butter 1.3% - 2%

Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High

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

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

alanine 0.15% - 0.7%

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Works for: Moisturizing, Evens skin tone

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

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paeonia suffruticosa root extract 0.1% - 0.35%

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Works for: Anti-oxidation

menthol 0.05% - 0.2%

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Comodogenic ingredients

butyrospermum parkii butter 1.3% - 2%

Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High

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

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

cocos nucifera oil 0.15% - 0.65%

Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High

Works for: Moisturizing

An emollient. Found to be as effective as a moisturizer for dry skin as mineral oil. Could be comedogenic

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water 40% - 60%

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Plain old water

glycerin 4.1% - 6.1%

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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

pentylene glycol 3.6% - 5.4%

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Works for: Moisturizing

Used to preserve products, dissolve other ingredients and create a nice product texture

Ingredient list view

Water, Glycerin, Pentylene glycol, Octyldodecanol, Butylene glycol, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Butyrospermum parkii butter, Simmondsia chinensis seed oil, Beheneth-10, Squalane, Glycol palmitate, Pca, Alanine, Cocos nucifera oil, Tocopherol, Macadamia ternifolia seed oil, Hydroxyacetophenone, Sodium polyacrylate, Sodium hyaluronate, Sodium pca, Sodium lactate, Paeonia suffruticosa root extract, Phenylalanine, Arginine, Helianthus annuus seed oil, Valine, Palmitoyl tripeptide-8, Xanthan gum, Menthol, Aloe barbadensis leaf juice powder, Propylene glycol, Proline, Isoleucine, Aspartic acid, Coriandrum sativum fruit oil, Unknown, Sorbitol, Serine, Threonine, Passiflora edulis seed oil, Rosa gallica flower extract, Histidine, Citric acid, Prunus armeniaca kernel oil, Dextran, Glycine, Parfum

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Key ingredients	palmitoyl tripeptide-8 arginine +21 more	Common: palmitoyl tripeptide-8 arginine +14 more Other: bisabolol cetylhydroxyproline palmitamide +3 more	Common: palmitoyl tripeptide-8 palmitoyl tripeptide-8 +15 more Other: retinyl palmitate panthenol +17 more	Common: palmitoyl tripeptide-8 dextran +6 more Other: niacinamide acetyl tetrapeptide-3 +4 more	Common: palmitoyl tripeptide-8 glycerin +5 more Other: niacinamide lactobionic acid +21 more	Common: palmitoyl tripeptide-8 caprylic/capric triglyceride +3 more Other:	Common: palmitoyl tripeptide-8 glycerin +5 more Other: niacinamide niacinamide +12 more	Common: palmitoyl tripeptide-8 dextran +7 more Other: acetyl dipeptide-1 cetyl ester ceramide ap +13 more	Common: palmitoyl tripeptide-8 dextran +4 more Other: salicylic acid niacinamide +11 more	Common: palmitoyl tripeptide-8 dextran +2 more Other: camellia sinensis leaf extract magnesium aspartate +3 more	Common: palmitoyl tripeptide-8 dextran +3 more Other: gluconolactone tetrapeptide-14 +4 more
Irritancy	IRRITANCY HIGH	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY MEDIUM
Potential Irritants	parfum Has skin benefit? rosa gallica flower extract Has skin benefit? +14 more	benzyl alcohol Has skin benefit? zingiber officinale root extract Has skin benefit? +10 more	retinyl palmitate Has skin benefit? ascorbic acid Has skin benefit? +23 more	chamomilla recutita flower extract Has skin benefit? pullulan Has skin benefit? +7 more	phenethyl alcohol Has skin benefit? mandelic acid Has skin benefit? +24 more	benzyl alcohol Has skin benefit? dehydroacetic acid Has skin benefit? +8 more	retinol Has skin benefit? retinol Has skin benefit? +19 more	benzyl alcohol Has skin benefit? cardiospermum halicacabum flower/leaf/vine extract Has skin benefit? +29 more	salicylic acid Has skin benefit? phytol Has skin benefit? +17 more	imidazolidinyl urea Has skin benefit? chamomilla recutita flower extract Has skin benefit? +8 more	rosa damascena extract Has skin benefit? ci 42090 Has skin benefit? +9 more
All ingredients	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +45 more	water Has skin benefit? squalane Has skin benefit? +52 more	water Has skin benefit? caprylic/capric triglyceride Has skin benefit? +86 more	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +29 more	water Has skin benefit? squalane Has skin benefit? +63 more	water Has skin benefit? gossypium herbaceum seed oil Has skin benefit? +24 more	unknown Has skin benefit? water Has skin benefit? +58 more	water Has skin benefit? caprylic/capric triglyceride Has skin benefit? +78 more	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +51 more	water Has skin benefit? butylene glycol Has skin benefit? +31 more	water Has skin benefit? propanediol Has skin benefit? +36 more

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Lancôme Hydra Zen Glow Liquid Moisturizer

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