Medical Beauty Research Tissue Activator Serum
Works for
Anti-agingTripeptide-10 citrulline, Tripeptide-1 + 1 moreMay help
“Stimulated dermal tissue function promotes the formation and generation of collagen fibers to provide elasticity and more visibly defined skin contours.”
This product contains tripeptide-1, tripeptide-10 citrulline. 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.
MoisturizingSide benefit · Tripeptide-10 citrulline, Tripeptide-1 + 12 moreWorks well
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: helianthus annuus seed oil, caprylyl glycol.
The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: tripeptide-1, tripeptide-10 citrulline
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy8 flagged ingredientsLow risk
ComedogenicClean of flagged comedogenic ingredientsNone flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~40–60%
Pentylene glycol~5.5–8.3%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to preserve products, dissolve other ingredients and create a nice product texture
More about Pentylene glycolGlycerin~3.5–5.2%
- 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 GlycerinPseudoalteromonas ferment extract~2.6–3.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Phenoxyethanol~0.5–1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolXanthan gum~1.6–2.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a thicker product consistency
More about Xanthan gumPropanediol~1.4–2.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Acts as a solvent for other ingredients. Speeds up the absorption of other ingredients into the skin
More about PropanediolSodium hyaluronate~1.2–1.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin
More about Sodium hyaluronateSodium carbomer~1–1.5%
Acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer~0.85–1.25%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Maintains the texture of skincare products. Allows the product to spread evenly. Helps oil and water mix together
More about Acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymerHydrolyzed wheat protein~0.5–1.1%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Avoid if sensitive to gluten
More about Hydrolyzed wheat proteinDisodium edta~0.4–0.95%
Hydrolyzed soy protein~0.4–0.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Might have some anti-aging, anti-oxidant, and skin lightening properties, but solid evidence is missing
More about Hydrolyzed soy proteinSodium hydroxide~0.35–0.8%
Ethylhexylglycerin~0.35–0.75%
Butylene glycol~0.3–0.75%
- 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 glycolCaprylyl glycol~0.35–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture
More about Caprylyl glycolTripleurospermum maritimum extract~0.2–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Lecithin~0.2–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used mostly for creating emulsions - helping oil and water mix together. Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about LecithinDisodium phosphate~0.15–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps adjust the product pH and stabilize the formulation
More about Disodium phosphateTocopherol~0.15–0.6%
- 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 TocopherolSodium phosphate~0.15–0.55%
Saccharide isomerate~0.1–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Saccharide isomerateHelianthus annuus seed oil~0.15–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A great emollient due to its high linoleic acid content. One of the most effective plant oils in helping skin hydration and repairing skin barrier function
More about Helianthus annuus seed oilGlyceryl caprylate~0.15–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that can also help water and oil mix together, as well as prevent bacteria growth in products
More about Glyceryl caprylateTripeptide-10 citrulline~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 Tripeptide-10 citrullineSorbic acid~0.05–0.15%
Carbomer~0.05–0.2%
- 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 CarbomerTriethanolamine~0.05–0.15%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to adjust pH of the product and can help improve the product's smell
More about TriethanolamineTripeptide-1~0.05–0.15%
- 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-1Ergothioneine~0.01–0.05%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Can help neutralize free radicals in skin. Preliminary studies show that it can be more effective than coenzyme Q10 but studies on effective concentration for topical applications are lacking
More about ErgothioneineIngredient list view
Water, Pentylene glycol, Glycerin, Pseudoalteromonas ferment extract, Phenoxyethanol, Xanthan gum, Propanediol, Sodium hyaluronate, Sodium carbomer, Acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer, Hydrolyzed wheat protein, Disodium edta, Hydrolyzed soy protein, Sodium hydroxide, Ethylhexylglycerin, Butylene glycol, Caprylyl glycol, Tripleurospermum maritimum extract, Lecithin, Disodium phosphate, Tocopherol, Sodium phosphate, Saccharide isomerate, Helianthus annuus seed oil, Glyceryl caprylate, Tripeptide-10 citrulline, Sorbic acid, Carbomer, Triethanolamine, Tripeptide-1, Ergothioneine
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Match % combines shared ingredients, the first five ingredients, shared actives and hero ingredients, irritancy (lower counts in the alternative's favour), texture and body area. Only products in the same routine step are compared.
| Medical Beauty ResearchTissue Activator SerumYOUR PRODUCT | EcookingSuper Serum | woods_ copenhagenIntense Hydra Serum | Panthenol extraFace and eye serum | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 58% | 57% | 56% |
| Price | $231.00 | $45.60−$185.40 | — | $44.52−$186.48 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 3 of 6 | 3 of 6 | 3 of 6 |
| Key difference | — | Sodium Pca | Chondrus Crispus | Panthenol |
| Irritancy | Low | Low | Low | Low |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
| View product | Shop | Shop | Shop |
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 15 studies and safety reviews.
- 1
- 2Hyaluronic acid: A key molecule in skin agingncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- 3
- 4Wheat in skin caremdedge.com
- 5Extracts from Glycine max (soybean) induce elastin synthesis and inhibit elastase activityonlinelibrary.wiley.com
- 6
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