Works for
Anti-agingPalmitoyl tripeptide-1, Palmitoyl tetrapeptide-7 + 2 moreMay help
“Formulated with the brand's proprietary Pause Complex to help fuel much-needed collagen production to lift, firm and tone skin while also minimising the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles too.”
This product contains palmitoyl tetrapeptide-7, palmitoyl tripeptide-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.
MoisturizingSide benefit the brand mentions · Palmitoyl tripeptide-1, Palmitoyl tetrapeptide-7 + 6 moreWorks well
“It intelligently creates the sensation of lowering your body’s surface temperature, cooling and calming skin, reducing redness and evaporating sweat.”
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, glycogen.
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
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy5 strong irritants: Alcohol, Menthol + 3 more — patch-test recommendedHigh 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%
Alcohol~8.3–10.1%
- Irritation risk
- High
Can be drying and contribute to skin irritation. Used in formulars to dissolve other ingredients, create a thinner product consistency or for its antibacterial properties
More about AlcoholIsopulegol~4.3–5.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Menthone glycerin acetal~3.1–3.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Methyl diisopropyl propionamide~2.3–2.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Polyhydroxystearic acid~1.9–2.3%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to create a thicker product consistency and stabilize the formulation
More about Polyhydroxystearic acidSodium caproyl/lauroyl lactylate~1.7–2%
Triethyl citrate~1.2–1.5%
Eclipta prostrata extract~1.1–1.3%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that might help neutralize free radicals in skin. It can be irritating
More about Eclipta prostrata extractIsononyl isononanoate~0.95–1.15%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Forms a protective film on the surface of the skin to prevent moisture loss. Gives a velvety feel to products while reducing tackiness
More about Isononyl isononanoateEthylhexyl isononanoate~0.7–1.05%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and improve the product consistency
More about Ethylhexyl isononanoateSilybum marianum fruit extract~0.55–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Sodium cocamidopropyl pg-dimonium chloride phosphate~0.6–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Hydrolyzed enteromorpha compressa~0.45–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
Hydroxyethyl acrylate/sodium acryloyldimethyl taurate copolymer~0.4–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A gelling agent that thickens the product consistency and leaves the skin with a velvety finish
More about Hydroxyethyl acrylate/sodium acryloyldimethyl taurate copolymerMenthol~0.35–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- High
Menthoxypropanediol~0.35–0.65%
Ocimum sanctum leaf extract~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that is rich in a fragrance compound eugenol that is a frequent allergen and can be irritating. It might also contain anti-oxidants to help neutralize free radicals
More about Ocimum sanctum leaf extractPhenoxyethanol~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolPropanediol~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Acts as a solvent for other ingredients. Speeds up the absorption of other ingredients into the skin
More about PropanediolCitric acid~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
More about Citric acidEthylhexylglycerin~0.25–0.45%
Butylene glycol~0.25–0.45%
- 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~0.25–0.5%
- 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 GlycerinNiacinamide~0.25–0.45%
- 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 Niacinamide3-o-ethyl ascorbic acid~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- High
A vitamin C derivative that is more stable but less potent than pure form of vitamin C. Can help neutralize free radicals and help reduce hyperpigmentation, but the required concentration is likely to be much higher than for the pure form of vitamin C, limiting the ingredient's effectiveness in products
More about 3-o-ethyl ascorbic acidDimethylaminoethanol tartrate~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Ribose~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Poria cocos polysaccharide~0.25–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Carbomer~0.2–0.35%
- 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 CarbomerGlycogen~0.15–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about GlycogenPolysorbate 20~0.2–0.35%
Palmitoyl tripeptide-1~0.2–0.35%
- 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-7~0.15–0.3%
- 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-7Parfum~0.05–0.15%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumVanillyl butyl ether~0.1–0.15%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Ingredient list view
Water, Alcohol, Isopulegol, Menthone glycerin acetal, Methyl diisopropyl propionamide, Polyhydroxystearic acid, Sodium caproyl/lauroyl lactylate, Triethyl citrate, Eclipta prostrata extract, Isononyl isononanoate, Ethylhexyl isononanoate, Silybum marianum fruit extract, Sodium cocamidopropyl pg-dimonium chloride phosphate, Hydrolyzed enteromorpha compressa, Hydroxyethyl acrylate/sodium acryloyldimethyl taurate copolymer, Menthol, Menthoxypropanediol, Ocimum sanctum leaf extract, Phenoxyethanol, Propanediol, Citric acid, Ethylhexylglycerin, Butylene glycol, Glycerin, Niacinamide, 3-o-ethyl ascorbic acid, Dimethylaminoethanol tartrate, Ribose, Poria cocos polysaccharide, Carbomer, Glycogen, Polysorbate 20, Palmitoyl tripeptide-1, Palmitoyl tetrapeptide-7, Parfum, Vanillyl butyl ether
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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.
| Pause Well-AgingCooling MistYOUR PRODUCT | numbuzinNo.5 Vitamin Boosting Essence Toner | M-61Hydraboost Face Mist | Allies of SkinMolecular Saviour Probiotics Treatment Mist | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 77% | 75% | 74% |
| Price | — | $15.50 | — | $47.42 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 5 of 6 | 4 of 6 | 4 of 6 |
| Key difference | — | Madecassoside | Acetyl Hexapeptide-8 | Gluconolactone |
| Irritancy | High | Medium | Medium | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | Contains drying alcohol | — | — | — |
| View product | Shop | Shop | Shop |
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Sources cited in this review
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