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MoisturizingTetrapeptide-21, Palmitoyl tripeptide-1 acetate + 5 moreWorks well
“A soothing, lightweight moisturizing gel ideal for post non-invasive cosmetic procedures.”
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: palmitoyl tripeptide-1 acetate, tetrapeptide-21
Anti-agingTetrapeptide-21, Palmitoyl tripeptide-1 acetateMay help
“Helps reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles”
This product contains palmitoyl tripeptide-1 acetate, tetrapeptide-21. 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.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy6 flagged ingredientsLow risk
Comedogenic1 ingredient rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale1 flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~45–55%
Butylene glycol~7.3–8.9%
- 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 glycolGlycerin~4.8–5.9%
- 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 GlycerinPpg-26-buteth-26~3.6–4.3%
Tetrapeptide-21~2.6–3.2%
- 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 Tetrapeptide-21Capryloyl carnosine~2.1–2.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Palmitoyl tripeptide-1 acetate~1.7–2.1%
Sodium hyaluronate~1.5–1.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin
More about Sodium hyaluronateCaprylyl glycol~1.3–1.6%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture
More about Caprylyl glycolCarrageenan~1.1–1.3%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
Helps thicken the product formula and create a nice product formulation
More about CarrageenanSodium hydroxide~0.8–1.2%
Peg-40 hydrogenated castor oil~0.7–1.05%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oil and water mix together
More about Peg-40 hydrogenated castor oilDisodium edta~0.55–0.85%
Sodium polyacrylate~0.55–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a gel-like product texture, as well as to stabilize emulsions
More about Sodium polyacrylatePeg-8~0.45–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to create a nice product consistency
More about Peg-8Carbomer~0.3–0.6%
- 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 CarbomerSodium methylparaben~0.2–0.4%
Ethylparaben~0.2–0.35%
Sodium propylparaben~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Butylparaben~0.15–0.3%
Phenoxyethanol~0.15–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolIngredient list view
Water, Butylene glycol, Glycerin, Ppg-26-buteth-26, Tetrapeptide-21, Capryloyl carnosine, Palmitoyl tripeptide-1 acetate, Sodium hyaluronate, Caprylyl glycol, Carrageenan, Sodium hydroxide, Peg-40 hydrogenated castor oil, Disodium edta, Sodium polyacrylate, Peg-8, Carbomer, Sodium methylparaben, Ethylparaben, Sodium propylparaben, Butylparaben, Phenoxyethanol
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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.
| NeocutisMicro GelYOUR PRODUCT | Neocutis Micro•EssentialsNeo Body Restorative Body Cream | BeautycounterCountertime Tetrapeptide Supreme Cream | ReplenixAge Restore Brightening Moisturiser | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 49% | 39% | 37% |
| Price | $207.00 | $120.00−$87.00 | — | $98.00−$109.00 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 4 of 5 | 2 of 5 | 3 of 5 |
| Key difference | — | Salicylic Acid | Bakuchiol | Niacinamide |
| Irritancy | Low | Low | Low | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
| View product | Shop | Shop | Shop |
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Product summary
Based on the ingredients included, "Neocutis - Micro Gel" works well for moisturizing the skin. This moisturizer uses a good combo of humectants and emollients. These both types of ingredients are essentials for improving the skin hydration and keeping the skin barrier healthy. Glycerin, sodium hyaluronate, butylene glycol, caprylyl glycol and peg-8 in this product (humectants) attract water molecules to the upper layer of the skin (the water comes from the outside air or from the deeper layers of the skin if the air is dry). Emollients in this formulation (caprylyl glycol) help to reduce the moisture loss from the skin. They also soften the skin surface and relieve the feeling of dryness and tightness.
Ingredient callouts
- This moisturizer also contains Peptides (tetrapeptide-21 2.60% - 3.20% and palmitoyl tripeptide-1 acetate 1.70% - 2.10%). 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 they are 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.
Irritation risk
This product does not contain known common irritants and is suitable for sensitive skin. We assess the overall irritancy of this moisturizer to be low. For a detailed overview of all potential irritants: click here
You can see the detailed formula review with the breakdown of all actives in the product and the full ingredient list with estimated concentrations in the tables below.
Price
The product retails for 196.00$ in the United States.
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 5 studies and safety reviews.
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- 3Hyaluronic acid: A key molecule in skin agingncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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