Works for
Anti-agingPalmitoyl tripeptide-1, Palmitoyl tetrapeptide-7 + 2 moreMay help
“The anti-ageing 24K gold complex boasts multiple firming ingredients and Alpha Lipoic Acid, which visibly tightens and tones the skin, creating a younger looking complexion.”
This product contains palmitoyl tetrapeptide-7, palmitoyl tripeptide-1, sh-oligopeptide-1. 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.
Anti-oxidationSide benefit · Thioctic acidWorks well
This product contains antioxidants (thioctic acid) that can help neutralize free radicals in skin. By doing so, they can lessen the damage the skin gets from the UV light (sun).
MoisturizingSide benefit the brand mentions · Palmitoyl tripeptide-1, Palmitoyl tetrapeptide-7 + 6 moreWorks well
“24K Gold Complex provides anti-aging benefits of Hyaluronic Acid, peptides, Gold and algae extracts.”
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, hydrolyzed hyaluronic 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: palmitoyl tetrapeptide-7, palmitoyl tripeptide-1.
The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: palmitoyl tetrapeptide-7, palmitoyl tripeptide-1, sh-oligopeptide-1
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy3 flagged ingredientsLow risk
ComedogenicClean of flagged comedogenic ingredientsNone flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~40–60%
Propanediol~4.6–7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Acts as a solvent for other ingredients. Speeds up the absorption of other ingredients into the skin
More about PropanediolGold~3.5–5.2%
Hydrolyzed hyaluronic acid~2.6–3.8%
- 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 acidAlgae~2–3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Palmitoyl tripeptide-1~1.7–2.6%
- 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 tetrapeptide-7~1.4–2.2%
- 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 tetrapeptide-7Sh-oligopeptide-1~1.2–1.8%
- 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 Sh-oligopeptide-1Dimethyl mea~1–1.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Thioctic acid~0.6–1.35%
Vigna aconitifolia seed extract~0.45–1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Phenoxyethanol~0.35–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolCarbomer~0.2–0.75%
- 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 hydroxide~0.15–0.65%
Hydroxyethylcellulose~0.15–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to thicken product formulations and create gel-like textures
More about HydroxyethylcelluloseMagnesium sulfate~0.15–0.55%
Caprylyl glycol~0.15–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture
More about Caprylyl glycolEthylhexylglycerin~0.1–0.4%
Glycerin~0.1–0.4%
- 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 GlycerinButylene glycol~0.05–0.25%
- 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 glycolMaltodextrin~0.05–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to stabilize the product formulation and can help absorb oil
More about MaltodextrinPolysorbate 20~0.05–0.2%
Sodium chloride~0.05–0.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to stabilize mixtures of oil and water, and create thicker, gel-like product textures
More about Sodium chlorideTrehalose~0.01–0.05%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A sugar that attracts water to the upper layer of the skin
More about TrehaloseIngredient list view
Water, Propanediol, Gold, Hydrolyzed hyaluronic acid, Algae, Palmitoyl tripeptide-1, Palmitoyl tetrapeptide-7, Sh-oligopeptide-1, Dimethyl mea, Thioctic acid, Vigna aconitifolia seed extract, Phenoxyethanol, Carbomer, Sodium hydroxide, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Magnesium sulfate, Caprylyl glycol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Glycerin, Butylene glycol, Maltodextrin, Polysorbate 20, Sodium chloride, Trehalose
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| NuFaceGel Primer 24K Gold Complex - FirmYOUR PRODUCT | Urban DecayUrban Deacy All Nighter Face Primer Travel | RevlonPhotoReady Prime Plus Brightening & Skin Tone Evening Primer | FilorgaTime-Flash Express Smoothing Active Primer | |
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| Match | — | 42% | 32% | 32% |
| Price | — | $16.11 | $10.51 | $46.98 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 3 of 6 | 3 of 6 | 3 of 6 |
| Key difference | — | Pullulan | Polymethylsilsesquioxane | Niacinamide |
| Irritancy | Low | Low | Medium | High |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | Contains drying alcohol |
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 4 studies and safety reviews.
- 1Efficacy of a New Topical Nano-hyaluronic Acid in Humansncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- 2Physiochemical properties and application of hyaluronic acid: a systematic reviewonlinelibrary.wiley.com
- 3Safety Assessment of Magnesium Sulfate as Used in Cosmeticsncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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