Peptides (heptapeptide-15 palmitate 0.15% - 0.25%, copper palmitoyl heptapeptide-14 0.15% - 0.30%, arginine/lysine polypeptide 0.15% - 0.25%, oligopeptide-1 0.15% - 0.25%, pentapeptide-18 0.15% - 0.25%, acetyl hexapeptide-8 0.15% - 0.25%, palmitoyl tetrapeptide-7 0.15% - 0.30%, tetrapeptide-21 0.15% - 0.30%, palmitoyl tripeptide-1 0.25% - 0.40%, palmitoyl tripeptide-5 0.25% - 0.45% and palmitoyl tripeptide-38 0.30% - 0.55%). 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 (pantolactone 0.15% - 0.30%, carnosine 0.15% - 0.25%, heptapeptide-15 palmitate 0.15% - 0.25%, copper palmitoyl heptapeptide-14 0.15% - 0.30%, acetyl hexapeptide-8 0.15% - 0.25%, panthenol 0.30% - 0.55%, sodium hyaluronate 0.30% - 0.60%, arginine 1.50% - 1.80% and glycerin 4.80% - 5.90%). These ingredients help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improve the skin hydration.

What our users say

Based on 1 review 100% recommend this product

When it comes to comedogenicity, the reviewer found that it does not clog pores.
When it comes to using this sunscreen under makeup, the user found that it pills under a foundation.

They find the product's texture to be light and In terms of the smell, our users report that no smell.

About the brand

According to Cruelty-Free Kitty "Medik8" is cruelty free, but its parent company is not.

Price

The product retails for 92.00$ in the United States and for 79.00£ in the United Kingdom.

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Anti-blemish
Evens skin tone

Anti-aging

What does the product description say?

Growth Factor Mini Protein TM visibly improves the appearance of skin structure by helping to support collagen, elastin & hyaluronic acid levels, for smoother, firmer-looking skin in every drop.

Source: Medik8

This product can help reduce and prevent fine lines and wrinkles, improve skin elasticity and firmness because it contains heptapeptide-15 palmitate.

These ingredients in the product can also be helpful, even though there is less evidence for their effectiveness: acetyl hexapeptide-8, arginine/lysine polypeptide, carnosine, copper palmitoyl heptapeptide-14, oligopeptide-1, palmitoyl tetrapeptide-7, palmitoyl tripeptide-1, palmitoyl tripeptide-38, palmitoyl tripeptide-5, pentapeptide-18, tetrapeptide-21.

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.

heptapeptide-15 palmitate 0.15% - 0.25%

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Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

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

arginine/lysine polypeptide 0.15% - 0.25%

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Concentration: Effectiveness: MEDIUM

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

carnosine 0.15% - 0.25%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: MEDIUM

A type of peptide. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin. It can help neutralize free radicals in skin combatting the sun damage

Moisturizing

What does the product description say?

Growth Factor Mini Protein TM visibly improves the appearance of skin structure by helping to support collagen, elastin & hyaluronic acid levels, for smoother, firmer-looking skin in every drop.

Source: Medik8

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, carnosine.

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, dimethicone.

The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: acetyl hexapeptide-8, arginine/lysine polypeptide, copper palmitoyl heptapeptide-14, heptapeptide-15 palmitate, oligopeptide-1, palmitoyl tetrapeptide-7, palmitoyl tripeptide-1, palmitoyl tripeptide-38, palmitoyl tripeptide-5, panthenol, pentapeptide-18, tetrapeptide-21

tetrapeptide-21 0.15% - 0.3%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

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

inulin 1.3% - 1.6%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Is claimed to support the growth of "good" bacteria in skin (as a "prebiotic"), but the research is lacking

oligopeptide-1 0.15% - 0.25%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

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

Anti-oxidation

This product contains antioxidants (carnosine) that can help neutralize free radicals in skin. By doing so, they can lessen the damage the skin gets from the UV light (sun).

carnosine 0.15% - 0.25%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

A type of peptide. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin. It can help neutralize free radicals in skin combatting the sun damage

dunaliella salina extract 0.15% - 0.25%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: LOW

A green micro-algae extract that might help neutralize free radicals in skin, but solid evidence is lacking. It helps to soften the upper layer of the skin

tocopherol 0.5% - 0.75%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Insufficient!

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

Anti-blemish

Effective ingredients missing or their concentration is too low.

inulin 1.3% - 1.6%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: LOW

Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Is claimed to support the growth of "good" bacteria in skin (as a "prebiotic"), but the research is lacking

Evens skin tone

Effective ingredients missing or their concentration is too low

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Key Actives

tocopherol 0.5% - 0.75%

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

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

panthenol 0.3% - 0.55%

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Works for: Moisturizing, Reduces redness, Reduces irritation

Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can help improve skin barrier function

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pullulan 0.2% - 0.35%

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Works for: Mattifying

Creates a thin drying film on the skin resulting in a short-term tightening effect

phenylpropanol 0.1% - 0.15%

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Helps mask the smell of other ingredients and helps preserve the product formulation

Comodogenic ingredients

ceteareth-20 0.95% - 1.15%

Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: Medium

Works for: Cleansing

Helps oil and water mix together. Has some emollient properties

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water 45% - 55%

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Plain old water

glycerin 4.8% - 5.9%

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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

dimethicone 4.1% - 5%

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Works for: Moisturizing, Mattifying

A silicone that helps to reduce water loss from the surface of the skin. Can temporarily "fill in" lines and wrinkles, absorb oil, and create a nice product finish

Ingredient list view

Water, Glycerin, Dimethicone, Dimethyl isosorbide, Butylene glycol, Undecane, Arginine, Inulin, Microcrystalline cellulose, Ceteareth-20, Tridecane, Tocopherol, Hydroxyacetophenone, Sodium hyaluronate, Palmitoyl tripeptide-38, Panthenol, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Palmitoyl tripeptide-5, Polyacrylate crosspolymer-6, Palmitoyl tripeptide-1, Pullulan, Tetrapeptide-21, Palmitoyl tetrapeptide-10, Palmitoyl tetrapeptide-7, Ammonium polyacryloyldimethyl taurate, Glyceryl linoleate, Acetyl hexapeptide-8, Pentapeptide-18, Oligopeptide-1, Arginine/lysine polypeptide, Sucrose palmitate, Cetyl palmitate, Phenoxyethanol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Carbomer, Copper palmitoyl heptapeptide-14, Heptapeptide-15 palmitate, Benzotriazolyl dodecyl p-cresol, Polysorbate 80, Sorbitan stearate, Polysorbate 20, Carnosine, Sodium metabisulfite, Dunaliella salina extract, Helianthus annuus seed oil, Hydroxypropyl cyclodextrin, Dimethicone/vinyl dimethicone crosspolymer, Sodium benzoate, Hydrogenated lecithin, Caprylyl glycol, Pantolactone, Xanthan gum, Disodium edta, T-butyl alcohol, Potassium sorbate, Citric acid, Glyceryl caprylate, Lactic acid/glycolic acid copolymer, Polyvinyl alcohol, Phenylpropanol

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Key ingredients	copper palmitoyl heptapeptide-14 pentapeptide-18 +21 more	Common: acetyl hexapeptide-8 palmitoyl tetrapeptide-7 +8 more Other: hexapeptide-9 saccharide isomerate +4 more	Common: pentapeptide-18 acetyl hexapeptide-8 +4 more Other: dipeptide-2 acetyl octapeptide-3 +4 more	Common: palmitoyl tetrapeptide-7 palmitoyl tripeptide-1 +5 more Other: acetyl hexapeptide-1 tripeptide-1 +6 more	Common: arginine/lysine polypeptide panthenol +5 more Other: niacinamide hyaluronic acid +3 more	Common: acetyl hexapeptide-8 palmitoyl tetrapeptide-7 +5 more Other: cysteine	Common: palmitoyl tripeptide-5 acetyl hexapeptide-8 +7 more Other: hexapeptide-11 copper tripeptide-1 +34 more	Common: heptapeptide-15 palmitate acetyl hexapeptide-8 +8 more Other: niacinamide n-prolyl palmitoyl tripeptide-56 acetate +12 more	Common: palmitoyl tetrapeptide-7 palmitoyl tripeptide-1 +5 more Other: acetyl hexapeptide-1 dipeptide-2 +5 more	Common: pentapeptide-18 palmitoyl tripeptide-1 +4 more Other: acetyl octapeptide-3 dipeptide diaminobutyroyl benzylamide diacetate +1 more	Common: pentapeptide-18 palmitoyl tripeptide-1 +4 more Other: acetyl octapeptide-3 dipeptide diaminobutyroyl benzylamide diacetate +1 more
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Potential Irritants	phenylpropanol Has skin benefit? pullulan Has skin benefit? +16 more	raspberry ketone Has skin benefit? citric acid Has skin benefit? +11 more	hesperidin methyl chalcone Has skin benefit? hexylene glycol Has skin benefit? +9 more	ethylhexylglycerin Has skin benefit? caprylhydroxamic acid Has skin benefit? +5 more	ethylhexylglycerin Has skin benefit? lauryl glucoside Has skin benefit? +3 more	coco-glucoside Has skin benefit? caprylyl glycol Has skin benefit? +2 more	gardenia florida fruit extract Has skin benefit? citrus limon fruit extract Has skin benefit? +4 more	polyvinyl alcohol Has skin benefit? ethylhexylglycerin Has skin benefit? +12 more	hesperidin methyl chalcone Has skin benefit? alcohol Has skin benefit? +13 more	propylene glycol Has skin benefit? disodium edta Has skin benefit? +4 more	propylene glycol Has skin benefit? disodium edta Has skin benefit? +4 more
All ingredients	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +58 more	water Has skin benefit? propanediol Has skin benefit? +37 more	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +34 more	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +30 more	water Has skin benefit? niacinamide Has skin benefit? +24 more	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +20 more	citrus limon fruit extract Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +64 more	water Has skin benefit? dipropylene glycol Has skin benefit? +51 more	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +41 more	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +17 more	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +17 more

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Medik8 LIQUID PEPTIDES ADVANCED MP

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Anti-aging

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Anti-oxidation

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