Works for
MoisturizingPalmitoyl pentapeptide-4, Palmitoyl tripeptide-1 + 23 moreWorks well
“This toner helps promote elastic and moisturizing skin.”
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:
arginine, betaine.
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, hydrolyzed collagen.
The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: acetyl hexapeptide-8, acetyl octapeptide-3, copper tripeptide-1, hexapeptide-9, nonapeptide-1, palmitoyl pentapeptide-4, palmitoyl tetrapeptide-7, palmitoyl tripeptide-1, tripeptide-1
Anti-agingAdenosine, Palmitoyl pentapeptide-4 + 11 moreWorks well
“Formulated with collagen and adenosine to help enhance the skin-lifting effect.”
This product can help reduce and prevent fine lines and wrinkles, improve skin elasticity and firmness because it contains adenosine.
These ingredients in the product can also be helpful, even though there is less evidence for their effectiveness: acetyl hexapeptide-8, acetyl octapeptide-3, astaxanthin, copper tripeptide-1, hexapeptide-9, nonapeptide-1, palmitoyl pentapeptide-4, palmitoyl tetrapeptide-7, palmitoyl tripeptide-1, tripeptide-1.
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.
Anti-oxidationNot advertised by the brand · Astaxanthin, Adenosine + 3 moreWorks well
This product contains antioxidants (astaxanthin) that can help neutralize free radicals in skin. By doing so, they can lessen the damage the skin gets from the UV light (sun).
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy3 strong irritants: Parfum, Alcohol + 1 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
ComedogenicClean of flagged comedogenic ingredientsNone flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~40–60%
Glycerin~4.4–6.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant
More about Glycerin1,2-hexanediol~1.7–2.5%
Butylene glycol~2.7–4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a nice product texture and help delivery of other ingredients. Might be somewhat helpful in attracting water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Butylene glycolBetaine~2–3.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improves the product texture
More about BetaineTrehalose~1.6–2.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A sugar that attracts water to the upper layer of the skin
More about TrehalosePeg-60 hydrogenated castor oil~1.4–2.1%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oil and water mix together
More about Peg-60 hydrogenated castor oilCarbomer~1.3–1.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps create a thicker or gel-like product texture. It is not a surfactant but can be used in gentle cleansing formulations
More about CarbomerArginine~1.1–1.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An amino acid that is naturally present in skin and helps keep it hydrated. When used together with AHAs, it can reduce their irritating effect on the skin
More about ArginineEthylhexylglycerin~0.8–1.25%
Sodium pca~0.5–1.15%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Naturally present in skin and helps to attract water to its upper layer
More about Sodium pcaAdenosine~0.4–0.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
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)
More about AdenosineSodium hyaluronate~0.35–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin
More about Sodium hyaluronateParfum~0.3–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumPhenoxyethanol~0.3–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolAlcohol~0.2–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- High
Can be drying and contribute to skin irritation. Used in formulars to dissolve other ingredients, create a thinner product consistency or for its antibacterial properties
More about AlcoholHydrogenated polyisobutene~0.3–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to improve the product consistency and soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Hydrogenated polyisobuteneJuniperus communis fruit extract~0.15–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Berry extract that might have some anti-oxidant effect
More about Juniperus communis fruit extractMagnolia officinalis bark extract~0.15–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Eucalyptus globulus leaf extract~0.1–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- High
Used as a fragrance. Can be irritating
More about Eucalyptus globulus leaf extractPropanediol~0.15–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Acts as a solvent for other ingredients. Speeds up the absorption of other ingredients into the skin
More about PropanediolSodium hyaluronate crosspolymer~0.1–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin
More about Sodium hyaluronate crosspolymerFructan~0.1–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Hydrolyzed glycosaminoglycans~0.1–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Long sugars that help attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Hydrolyzed glycosaminoglycansPolysorbate 80~0.1–0.5%
Hydrolyzed elastin~0.1–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Benzyl glycol~0.1–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps dissolve other ingredients and preserve products
More about Benzyl glycolAstaxanthin~0.1–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps neutralize free radicals in skin and might help to calm down inflammation
More about AstaxanthinHydrolyzed hyaluronic acid~0.1–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin. A version of it is naturally present in skin
More about Hydrolyzed hyaluronic acidCaprylyl glycol~0.1–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture
More about Caprylyl glycolHydrolyzed collagen~0.15–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A typically plant-derived compound that is supposed mimic human collagen. Cannot penetrate the skin barrier so is not particularly useful in skincare products beyond attracting water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Hydrolyzed collagenAnemarrhena asphodeloides root extract~0.1–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A plant extract that might have some anti-oxidant properties
More about Anemarrhena asphodeloides root extractHyaluronic acid~0.1–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin. Naturally present in skin. Typically has large molecule size unless advertised otherwise on the product label. Helps support skin's barrier function and may help to reduce inflammation
More about Hyaluronic acidPalmitoyl tetrapeptide-7~0.1–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A type of peptide. Peptides are excellent moisturizers and might be able support collagen production reducing fine lines and wrinkles
More about Palmitoyl tetrapeptide-7Acetyl octapeptide-3~0.1–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A type of peptide. Peptides are excellent moisturizers and might be able support collagen production reducing fine lines and wrinkles
More about Acetyl octapeptide-3Raspberry ketone~0.1–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- High
Used as a fragrance. It can reduce skin pigmentation, but it is not safe to use for these purposes in high concentrations as use of raspberry ketone and its derivative is linked to causing loss of skin pigmentation in people (leukoderma)
More about Raspberry ketoneTocopherol~0.1–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
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
More about TocopherolTripeptide-1~0.1–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A type of peptide. Peptides are excellent moisturizers and might be able support collagen production reducing fine lines and wrinkles
More about Tripeptide-1Acetyl hexapeptide-8~0.1–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A type of peptide. Peptides are excellent moisturizers and might be able support collagen production reducing fine lines and wrinkles
More about Acetyl hexapeptide-8Copper tripeptide-1~0.1–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
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.
More about Copper tripeptide-1Palmitoyl tripeptide-1~0.1–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A type of peptide. Peptides are excellent moisturizers and might be able support collagen production reducing fine lines and wrinkles
More about Palmitoyl tripeptide-1Palmitoyl pentapeptide-4~0.1–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A type of peptide. Peptides are excellent moisturizers and might be able support collagen production reducing fine lines and wrinkles
More about Palmitoyl pentapeptide-4Hexapeptide-9~0.05–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A type of peptide. Peptides are excellent moisturizers and might be able support collagen production reducing fine lines and wrinkles
More about Hexapeptide-9Nonapeptide-1~0.05–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A type of peptide. Peptides are excellent moisturizers and might be able support collagen production reducing fine lines and wrinkles
More about Nonapeptide-1Ingredient list view
Water, Glycerin, 1,2-hexanediol, Butylene glycol, Betaine, Trehalose, Peg-60 hydrogenated castor oil, Carbomer, Arginine, Ethylhexylglycerin, Sodium pca, Adenosine, Sodium hyaluronate, Parfum, Phenoxyethanol, Alcohol, Hydrogenated polyisobutene, Juniperus communis fruit extract, Magnolia officinalis bark extract, Eucalyptus globulus leaf extract, Propanediol, Sodium hyaluronate crosspolymer, Fructan, Hydrolyzed glycosaminoglycans, Polysorbate 80, Hydrolyzed elastin, Benzyl glycol, Astaxanthin, Hydrolyzed hyaluronic acid, Caprylyl glycol, Hydrolyzed collagen, Anemarrhena asphodeloides root extract, Hyaluronic acid, Palmitoyl tetrapeptide-7, Acetyl octapeptide-3, Raspberry ketone, Tocopherol, Tripeptide-1, Acetyl hexapeptide-8, Copper tripeptide-1, Palmitoyl tripeptide-1, Palmitoyl pentapeptide-4, Hexapeptide-9, Nonapeptide-1
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| MEDI-PEELPeptide 9 Aqua Essence TonerYOUR PRODUCT | SWANICOCOPeptine Biome For Men All In One Essence | numbuzinNo.9 NAD Bio Lifting-sil Essence | JUMISOSnail Mucin + Peptide Facial Toner | |
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| Match | — | 65% | 59% | 58% |
| Price | $28.80 | $22.17−$6.63 | $19.52−$9.28 | $15.02−$13.78 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 14 of 22 | 13 of 22 | 14 of 22 |
| Key difference | — | Acetyl Dipeptide-1 Cetyl Ester | Acetyl Dipeptide-1 Cetyl Ester | Gluconolactone |
| Irritancy | High | Medium | High | High |
| Drying alcohol | Contains drying alcohol | — | — | — |
| View product | Shop | Shop | Shop |
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Product summary
"MEDI-PEEL - Peptide 9 Aqua Essence Toner" is effective for: Moisturizing and Anti-aging
Ingredient callouts
- Peptides (nonapeptide-1 0.05% - 0.20%, hexapeptide-9 0.05% - 0.20%, palmitoyl pentapeptide-4 0.10% - 0.30%, palmitoyl tripeptide-1 0.10% - 0.45%, copper tripeptide-1 0.10% - 0.35%, acetyl hexapeptide-8 0.10% - 0.35%, tripeptide-1 0.10% - 0.50%, acetyl octapeptide-3 0.10% - 0.40% and palmitoyl tetrapeptide-7 0.10% - 0.50%). 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.
- Adenosine 0.40% - 0.90%. It is a compound that in involved in many biological processes inside the skin cells. According one high-quality clinical trial, topical Adenosine in low concentrations can somewhat help improve "deep wrinkles" - the wrinkles that appear with age in places where our faces are most dynamic (for example, on the forehead or in the corners of the eyes).
- Humectants (hexapeptide-9 0.05% - 0.20%, acetyl hexapeptide-8 0.10% - 0.35%, acetyl octapeptide-3 0.10% - 0.40%, hyaluronic acid 0.10% - 0.40%, hydrolyzed collagen 0.15% - 0.50%, hydrolyzed hyaluronic acid 0.10% - 0.40%, hydrolyzed glycosaminoglycans 0.10% - 0.40%, sodium hyaluronate crosspolymer 0.10% - 0.50%, sodium hyaluronate 0.35% - 0.85%, sodium pca 0.50% - 1.15%, arginine 1.10% - 1.60%, trehalose 1.60% - 2.50%, betaine 2.00% - 3.10% and glycerin 4.40% - 6.70%). These ingredients help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improve the skin hydration.
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 18 studies and safety reviews.
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- 4Hyaluronic acid: A key molecule in skin agingncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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