Works for
Anti-agingRetinal, Niacinamide + 10 moreWorks well
“Enhances firmness in the skin while leaving it looking glowy and youthful.”
This product can help reduce and prevent fine lines and wrinkles, improve skin elasticity and firmness because it contains retinal, adenosine, niacinamide.
These ingredients in the product can also be helpful, even though there is less evidence for their effectiveness: acetyl hexapeptide-8, aspartic acid, copper tripeptide-1, hexapeptide-9, palmitoyl pentapeptide-4, serine, threonine, 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.
Evens skin toneNot advertised by the brand · Retinal, Niacinamide + 1 moreWorks well
This product can help reduce hypepigmentation and even out the skin tone because it contains the following effective ingredients: retinal.
In addition, this product contains niacinamide. This ingredient (ingredients) might help reduce hyperpigmentation, but the effect, if any, is likely to be small.
The following ingredient (ingredients) in this product might be helpful, but there is no evidence to confirm that it actually can help even out the skin tone: alanine.
Keep in mind that you would need to apply any topical skincare targetted at hypigmentation consistently for a couple of months to get a result. No topical skincare product can help get rid of hyperpigmentation (including post-acne marks and age spots) instantly.
MoisturizingNot advertised by the brand · Niacinamide, Palmitoyl pentapeptide-4 + 18 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:
alanine, aminobutyric 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: arginine.
The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: acetyl hexapeptide-8, copper tripeptide-1, hexapeptide-9, niacinamide, palmitoyl pentapeptide-4, tripeptide-1
Anti-blemishNot advertised by the brand · Niacinamide, RetinalWorks well
This product can help reduce breakouts and clogged pores because it contains the following ingredient: niacinamide, retinal. These ingredients is used for treating acne and can have a noticeable effect.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy4 strong irritants: Parfum, Lavandula angustifolia oil + 2 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
ComedogenicClean of flagged comedogenic ingredientsNone flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~40–60%
Glycerin~4–6%
- 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 GlycerinGlycereth-26~3.2–4.8%
Niacinamide~2.5–3.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Is proven to be effective in reducing blemishes, evening out skin tone and helping to improve lines and wrinkles. It helps the skin to repair sun damage, calm down inflammation and keep maintain good levels of moisture. The concentration of about 2% is effective for supporting the skin barrier and evening out the skin tone. Concentration of 4-6% is better for helping with acne and balancing the sebum production
More about Niacinamide1,2-hexanediol~1–1.45%
Butylene glycol~1.6–2.4%
- 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 glycolHydroxyacetophenone~1.3–2%
Arginine~1.2–1.8%
- 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 ArginineCarbomer~0.95–1.4%
- 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 CarbomerAminobutyric acid~0.5–1.15%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Has been shown to support wound healing and skin barrier function when used topically in rats. Is likely to be effective in supporting skin's hydration and barrier function, but research for human skin is missing. Might have some anti-aging properties but the research is missing
More about Aminobutyric acidXanthan gum~0.35–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a thicker product consistency
More about Xanthan gumAdenosine~0.2–0.7%
- 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 AdenosinePolyglyceryl-10 laurate~0.15–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps water and oil mix together
More about Polyglyceryl-10 laurateDipropylene glycol~0.1–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps to dissolve other ingredients in a formulation. Slows down the rate of product drying
More about Dipropylene glycolPolyglyceryl-4 laurate~0.1–0.45%
Disodium edta~0.1–0.4%
Parfum~0.1–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumSodium hyaluronate~0.1–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin
More about Sodium hyaluronateGlyceryl citrate/lactate/linoleate/oleate~0.1–0.45%
Lavandula angustifolia oil~0.1–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- High
An essential oil. Potential allergen and can be irritating. It has some anti-bacterial properties
More about Lavandula angustifolia oilGlycine~0.05–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps to attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can help restore the skin barrier function
More about GlycineGlutamic acid~0.05–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An amino-acid that helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Glutamic acidAspartic acid~0.05–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An amino-acid that helps increase skin hydration and might help to slightly improve skin firmness, potentially reducing lines and wrinkles
More about Aspartic acidHydrogenated lecithin~0.05–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps to retain moisture by creating a protective barrier on the skin. Rich in fatty acids. Improves product texture and helps with the penetration of other ingredients.
More about Hydrogenated lecithinPolyglyceryl-10 myristate~0.05–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Sodium polyacrylate~0.1–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a gel-like product texture, as well as to stabilize emulsions
More about Sodium polyacrylatePerilla frutescens leaf extract~0.05–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- High
Used as a fragrance for its mint-like smell
More about Perilla frutescens leaf extractTaraxacum officinale rhizome/root extract~0.05–0.15%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that might have some anti-oxidant properties
More about Taraxacum officinale rhizome/root extractSodium chloride~0.05–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to stabilize mixtures of oil and water, and create thicker, gel-like product textures
More about Sodium chlorideHydrolyzed cyperus rotundus root extract~0.05–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Histidine~0.05–0.25%
Serine~0.05–0.15%
- Irritation risk
- Low
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
More about SerineAlanine~0.05–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- 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
More about AlanineProline~0.05–0.25%
Threonine~0.05–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
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
More about ThreonineAcrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer~0.05–0.25%
- 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 crosspolymerMagnesium chloride~0.05–0.25%
Calcium chloride~0.05–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps create a thicker product consistency. Might be irritating
More about Calcium chlorideAcetyl hexapeptide-8~0.05–0.25%
- 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-1~0.05–0.2%
- 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-1Hexapeptide-9~0.05–0.25%
- 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-9Palmitoyl pentapeptide-4~0.05–0.2%
- 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 Palmitoyl pentapeptide-4Retinal~0.05–0.1%
- Irritation risk
- High
One step removed from the biologically active in skin form of vitamin A. Once converted to the retinoic acid in the skin, retinal is proven to be effective against all signs of aging. It improves skin cell turnover, helps fight blemishes and clogged pores, can regulate excess oil production and even skin tone. Concentrations of 0.05% and 0.1% are shown to be effective. It can, however, be irritating
More about RetinalTripeptide-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 Tripeptide-1Ingredient list view
Water, Glycerin, Glycereth-26, Niacinamide, 1,2-hexanediol, Butylene glycol, Hydroxyacetophenone, Arginine, Carbomer, Aminobutyric acid, Xanthan gum, Adenosine, Polyglyceryl-10 laurate, Dipropylene glycol, Polyglyceryl-4 laurate, Disodium edta, Parfum, Sodium hyaluronate, Glyceryl citrate/lactate/linoleate/oleate, Lavandula angustifolia oil, Glycine, Glutamic acid, Aspartic acid, Hydrogenated lecithin, Polyglyceryl-10 myristate, Sodium polyacrylate, Perilla frutescens leaf extract, Taraxacum officinale rhizome/root extract, Sodium chloride, Hydrolyzed cyperus rotundus root extract, Histidine, Serine, Alanine, Proline, Threonine, Acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer, Magnesium chloride, Calcium chloride, Acetyl hexapeptide-8, Copper tripeptide-1, Hexapeptide-9, Palmitoyl pentapeptide-4, Retinal, Tripeptide-1
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| Match | — | 86% | 80% | 79% |
| Price | — | $13.97 | $19.61 | $22.03 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 11 of 20 | 18 of 20 | 17 of 20 |
| Key difference | — | Hexapeptide-2 | Nonapeptide-1 | Nonapeptide-1 |
| Irritancy | High | Medium | Medium | Medium |
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"MEDIHEAL - Buy Mediheal E. G. T Derma Ampoule Mask in Australia - Korean Skincare Online" is effective for: Anti-aging, Evens skin tone, Moisturizing and Anti-blemish
Ingredient callouts
- A good concentration of Niacinamide (2.50% - 3.80%). Niacinamide is a well-studied multi-tasking active. It is stable, and can work well in almost any hydrating formulation. There is solid evidence that Niacinamide can help support skin barrier, regulate oil production and reduce acne and clogged pores. It also helps to fight photodamage and improve the skin tone, reducing pigmentation marks.
- This product contains an effective form of Retinoids (vitamin A): retinal 0.05% - 0.10%. Retinoids are potent multitasking actives. They work to improve and prevent early signs of aging, reduce hyperpigmentation (age spots and post-acne marks), and prevent inflamed blemishes and clogged pores. The downside of Retinoids is that they can be irritating. If you are not already using a Retinoid in your routine, it is best to start slowly and apply the Retinoid product only a few times per week. If your skin tolerates it well, you can gradually increase the frequency to daily.
- Peptides (tripeptide-1 0.05% - 0.20%, palmitoyl pentapeptide-4 0.05% - 0.20%, hexapeptide-9 0.05% - 0.25%, copper tripeptide-1 0.05% - 0.20% and acetyl hexapeptide-8 0.05% - 0.25%). Peptides are a very big group of ingredients. They all consist of a different combination of aminoacids. Our skin produces Peptides naturally. Some of them work as natural antibiotics, promote wound-healing and production of collagen. The scientists are still studying how effective the topical application of Peptides is, but it is very likely that theynare helpful. Peptides might be able to support skin barrier restoration and even have an anti-aging benefit. At the very least, they certainly help attract water to the skin and support the hydration in this way.
- Adenosine 0.20% - 0.70%. It is a chemical present inside our skin cells. A clinical trial confirmed that topical application of Adenosine in a low concentration can reduce dynamic wrinkles (these are the wrinkles that appear with age in a places where our mimic is the most active, for example, in the corners of the eyes or on the forehead).
- Humectants (hexapeptide-9 0.05% - 0.25%, acetyl hexapeptide-8 0.05% - 0.25%, alanine 0.05% - 0.20%, histidine 0.05% - 0.25%, aspartic acid 0.05% - 0.20%, glutamic acid 0.05% - 0.30%, glycine 0.05% - 0.30%, sodium hyaluronate 0.10% - 0.45%, aminobutyric acid 0.50% - 1.15%, arginine 1.20% - 1.80% and glycerin 4.00% - 6.00%). 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
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