Peptides (tripeptide-1 3.20% - 4.00%, palmitoyl tripeptide-1 2.50% - 3.00%, palmitoyl tetrapeptide-7 2.00% - 2.50%, palmitoyl hexapeptide-12 1.60% - 2.00%, myristoyl pentapeptide-17 1.10% - 1.40%, myristoyl hexapeptide-16 1.40% - 1.70% and hexanoyl dipeptide-3 norleucine acetate 0.90% - 1.10%). 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 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 0.45% - 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 (aspartic acid 0.30% - 0.50%, sodium lactate 0.25% - 0.45%, dextran 0.25% - 0.45%, ahnfeltiopsis concinna extract 0.30% - 0.50%, sodium pca 0.25% - 0.45%, pca 0.25% - 0.45%, histidine 0.25% - 0.45%, glutamic acid 0.30% - 0.55%, alanine 0.30% - 0.60%, glycine 0.30% - 0.60%, arginine 0.40% - 0.65% and glycerin 4.70% - 5.70%). These ingredients help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improve the skin hydration.

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According to Cruelty-Free Kitty "Paula's choice" is cruelty free, but its parent company is not.

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The product retails from 15.60A$ up to 39.00A$ in Australia, from 51.00£ up to 72.50£ in the United Kingdom and from 55.00$ up to 66.50$ in the United States.

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Anti-aging

What does the product description say?

Unlock firmer-looking skin with eight powerful peptides that make skin more resilient and reduce the appearance of lines.

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This product can help reduce and prevent fine lines and wrinkles, improve skin elasticity and firmness because it contains adenosine, palmitoyl hexapeptide-12.

These ingredients in the product can also be helpful, even though there is less evidence for their effectiveness: aspartic acid, azelaoyl bis-dipeptide-10, hexanoyl dipeptide-3 norleucine acetate, myristoyl hexapeptide-16, myristoyl pentapeptide-17, palmitoyl tetrapeptide-7, palmitoyl tripeptide-1, 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.

adenosine 0.45% - 0.7%

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Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

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)

palmitoyl hexapeptide-12 1.6% - 2%

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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

azelaoyl bis-dipeptide-10 0.65% - 1%

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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

Moisturizing

What does the product description say?

Together with skin-restoring ingredients such as amino acids, antioxidants and hydrators, the Peptide Booster strengthens and protects the skin’s barrier and increases natural resilience.

Source: Cultbeauty

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: ahnfeltiopsis concinna extract, alanine.

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, phytosteryl/octyldodecyl lauroyl glutamate.

The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: hexanoyl dipeptide-3 norleucine acetate, myristoyl hexapeptide-16, myristoyl pentapeptide-17, palmitoyl hexapeptide-12, palmitoyl tetrapeptide-7, palmitoyl tripeptide-1, tripeptide-1

pca 0.25% - 0.45%

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Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

Naturally present in skin and helps to attract water to its upper layer

phytosteryl/octyldodecyl lauroyl glutamate 0.25% - 0.45%

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Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

A mix of amino acids and plant-based lipids. Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin and reduce water loss over time

alanine 0.3% - 0.6%

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Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

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

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What does the product description say?

Supporting naturally occurring peptides in your skin like collagen, elastin and keratin, PAULA'S CHOICE'S Peptide Booster contains a powerful blend of eight highly targeted peptides, each one addresses a specific youth-preserving concern, from loss of radiance and uneven skin tone to fine lines and wrinkles.

Source: Cultbeauty

This product contains ingredients (alanine) that could help reduce hyperpigmentation (for example, post-acne marks or age spots) in theory, but there is not enough evidence that they actually work.

alanine 0.3% - 0.6%

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Concentration: Effectiveness: 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

dipotassium glycyrrhizate 0.4% - 0.6%

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Concentration: Insufficient!

A salt derived from licorice. Works as an emollient to soften the upper layer of the skin and can help calm down inflammation. Might be helpful for skin lightening

yeast extract 0.25% - 0.45%

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Concentration: Insufficient!

Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and might have some anti-oxidant and skin lightening properties. It can help calm down inflammation in skin

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yeast extract 0.25% - 0.45%

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Works for: Moisturizing, Anti-oxidation, Reduces irritation, Anti-inflammatory, Evens skin tone

Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and might have some anti-oxidant and skin lightening properties. It can help calm down inflammation in skin

adenosine 0.45% - 0.7%

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

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panax ginseng root extract 0.3% - 0.55%

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Works for: Anti-inflammatory, Anti-oxidation

A plant extract that might have some anti-inflammatory properties, but solid evidence is lacking. It can be irritating

psidium guajava fruit extract 0.25% - 0.45%

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Works for: Anti-oxidation

A fruit extract that might have some anti-oxidant effect

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water 45% - 55%

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Plain old water

glycerin 4.7% - 5.7%

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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

peg-8 dimethicone 4.3% - 5.2%

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Works for: Moisturizing

A type of silicone that can help create nice product texture and soften the upper layer of the skin

Ingredient list view

Water, Glycerin, Peg-8 dimethicone, Tripeptide-1, Palmitoyl tripeptide-1, Palmitoyl tetrapeptide-7, Palmitoyl hexapeptide-12, Myristoyl hexapeptide-16, Myristoyl pentapeptide-17, Hexanoyl dipeptide-3 norleucine acetate, Azelaoyl bis-dipeptide-10, Glycoproteins, Phospholipids, Adenosine, Dipotassium glycyrrhizate, Arginine, Valine, Glycine, Alanine, Glutamic acid, Serine, Threonine, Yeast extract, Isoleucine, Proline, Histidine, Phenylalanine, Pca, Phytic acid, Panax ginseng root extract, Sodium pca, Psidium guajava fruit extract, Euterpe oleracea fruit extract, Ahnfeltiopsis concinna extract, Dextran, Hydrolyzed silk, Lecithin, Glyceryl polymethacrylate, C12-16 pareth-9, Trideceth-12, Sodium lactate, Carbomer, Aspartic acid, Polysorbate 20, Butylene glycol, Caprylyl glycol, Peg-8, C11-15 pareth-7, Guar hydroxypropyltrimonium chloride, Phytosteryl/octyldodecyl lauroyl glutamate, Ectoin, Citrate buffer, Trimethylsiloxyamodimethicone, Phenoxyethanol, Sodium hydroxide, Ethylhexylglycerin

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Key ingredients	tripeptide-1 myristoyl hexapeptide-16 +27 more	Common: adenosine palmitoyl hexapeptide-12 +12 more Other: madecassoside niacinamide +12 more	Common: tripeptide-1 palmitoyl tetrapeptide-7 +3 more Other: acetyl hexapeptide-1 gluconolactone +8 more	Common: tripeptide-1 adenosine +3 more Other: copper tripeptide-1 hexapeptide-11 +2 more	Common: palmitoyl tetrapeptide-7 palmitoyl tripeptide-1 +12 more Other: pentapeptide-18 urea +9 more	Common: tripeptide-1 palmitoyl hexapeptide-12 +5 more Other: acetyl octapeptide-3 hexapeptide-11 +15 more	Common: tripeptide-1 adenosine +10 more Other: niacinamide nonapeptide-1 +16 more	Common: adenosine palmitoyl tripeptide-1 +2 more Other: niacinamide biotinoyl tripeptide-1 +4 more	Common: palmitoyl tetrapeptide-7 palmitoyl tripeptide-1 +8 more Other: n-prolyl palmitoyl tripeptide-56 acetate dipeptide-2 +13 more	Common: palmitoyl tetrapeptide-7 palmitoyl tripeptide-1 +8 more Other: n-prolyl palmitoyl tripeptide-56 acetate dipeptide-2 +13 more	Common: adenosine palmitoyl hexapeptide-12 +5 more Other: niacinamide madecassic acid +10 more
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Potential Irritants	psidium guajava fruit extract Has skin benefit? panax ginseng root extract Has skin benefit? +7 more	melaleuca alternifolia leaf extract Has skin benefit? asiaticoside Has skin benefit? +9 more	ethylhexylglycerin Has skin benefit? caprylhydroxamic acid Has skin benefit? +5 more	caprylyl glycol Has skin benefit? polyglyceryl-10 laurate Has skin benefit? +2 more	chlorphenesin Has skin benefit? ethylhexylglycerin Has skin benefit? +11 more	ascorbic acid Has skin benefit? retinyl palmitate Has skin benefit? +10 more	glycolic acid Has skin benefit? ethylhexylglycerin Has skin benefit? +5 more	ascorbic acid Has skin benefit? glutathione Has skin benefit? +5 more	benzyl alcohol Has skin benefit? hesperidin methyl chalcone Has skin benefit? +21 more	benzyl alcohol Has skin benefit? hesperidin methyl chalcone Has skin benefit? +21 more	pancratium maritimum extract Has skin benefit? disodium edta Has skin benefit? +7 more
All ingredients	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +54 more	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +43 more	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +30 more	water Has skin benefit? glycereth-26 Has skin benefit? +15 more	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +49 more	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +53 more	water Has skin benefit? pentylene glycol Has skin benefit? +52 more	water Has skin benefit? butyrospermum parkii butter Has skin benefit? +23 more	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +74 more	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +74 more	centella asiatica extract Has skin benefit? water Has skin benefit? +29 more

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