M. Asam Expression Control Serum

M. Asam Expression Control Serum

Efficacy87/100IrritancyLow

Works for

Moisturizing
Acetyl hexapeptide-1, Acetyl hexapeptide-8 + 4 more
Works well
What the product description says
“Long chain hyaluronic acid hydrates and helps improve skin texture.”
Source: TSC

This product contains good ingredients to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. These ingredients are called "humectants": glycerin, sodium hyaluronate.

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. If the air is dry, humectants can speed up the moisture loss from the skin. This is why it is a good idea to use another product on top of this one to help "seal in" the moisture (look for ingredients like dimethicone, squalane, oils and butters).

The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: acetyl hexapeptide-1, acetyl hexapeptide-8

Acetyl hexapeptide-1HeroEffect: HighA type of peptide. Peptides are excellent moisturizers and might be able support collagen production reducing fine lines and wrinkles~1.9–2.8%
Acetyl hexapeptide-8Hero· HumectantEffect: HighA type of peptide. Peptides are excellent moisturizers and might be able support collagen production reducing fine lines and wrinkles~1.3–2%
GlycerinKey active· HumectantEffect: HighOne of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant~3.2–4.8%
Sodium hyaluronateKey active· HumectantEffect: HighOne of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin~2.5–3.7%
Pentylene glycol· EmollientEffect: LowUsed to preserve products, dissolve other ingredients and create a nice product texture~5.8–8.7%
Caprylyl glycol· Humectant, EmollientEffect: LowHelps preserve products and creates a nice product texture~0.4–0.95%
Anti-aging
Acetyl hexapeptide-1, Acetyl hexapeptide-8
May help
What the product description says
“Pamper your skin with two innovative peptides that help reduce the appearance of fine lines and expression wrinkles.”
Source: TSC

This product contains acetyl hexapeptide-1, acetyl hexapeptide-8. 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.

Acetyl hexapeptide-1Key activeEffect: MediumA type of peptide. Peptides are excellent moisturizers and might be able support collagen production reducing fine lines and wrinkles~1.9–2.8%
Acetyl hexapeptide-8Key activeEffect: MediumA type of peptide. Peptides are excellent moisturizers and might be able support collagen production reducing fine lines and wrinkles~1.3–2%

Can it cause trouble?

Irritancy
5 flagged ingredients
Low risk
We flag 5 ingredients with irritancy potential; the product's overall irritancy is low. The table lists each ingredient's own rating.
IngredientFunctionIrritationEst. amount
Pentylene glycolUsed to preserve products, dissolve other ingredients and create a nice product textureMedium~5.8–8.7%est.
CarrageenanHelps thicken the product formula and create a nice product formulationMedium~0.95–1.45%est.
Caprylyl glycolHelps preserve products and creates a nice product textureMedium~0.4–0.95%est.
Citric acidCan work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pHMedium~0.05–0.15%est.
Potassium sorbateA preservativeMedium~0.01–0.1%est.
Comedogenic
1 ingredient rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale
1 flagged
These ingredients have a comedogenic rating of 2 or more on a 0–5 scale; the table shows each one's rating. In leave-on products they can clog pores in acne-prone skin.
IngredientFunctionRatingEst. amount
CarrageenanHelps thicken the product formula and create a nice product formulation3/5~0.95–1.45%est.

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Ingredients

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Water~40–60%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Plain old water

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Pentylene glycol~5.8–8.7%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Moisturizing

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

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Glycerin~3.2–4.8%
Key active
Irritation risk
Low
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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Sodium hyaluronate~2.5–3.7%
Key active
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin

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Acetyl hexapeptide-1~1.9–2.8%
Hero · Moisturizing
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
MoisturizingAnti-aging

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

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Acetyl hexapeptide-8~1.3–2%
Hero · Moisturizing
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
MoisturizingAnti-aging

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

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Carrageenan~0.95–1.45%
Comedogenic 3/5Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Comedogenicity
3/5

Helps thicken the product formula and create a nice product formulation

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Xanthan gum~0.55–1.25%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Cleansing

Used to create a thicker product consistency

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Caprylyl glycol~0.4–0.95%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Moisturizing

Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture

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Sodium gluconate~0.1–0.35%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Helps stabilize product formulations

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Citric acid~0.05–0.15%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH

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Potassium sorbate~0.01–0.1%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

A preservative

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Sodium benzoate~0.01–0.05%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

A preservative

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Ingredient list view

Water, Pentylene glycol, Glycerin, Sodium hyaluronate, Acetyl hexapeptide-1, Acetyl hexapeptide-8, Carrageenan, Xanthan gum, Caprylyl glycol, Sodium gluconate, Citric acid, Potassium sorbate, Sodium benzoate

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Shared key ingredients—3 of 44 of 44 of 4
Key difference—N-Prolyl Palmitoyl Tripeptide-56 AcetateDipeptide-2Acetyl Octapeptide-3
Irritancy Low Low Medium Medium
Drying alcohol—— Contains drying alcohol —
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M. Asam Expression Control Serum
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