PCA SKIN ExLinea Pro

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WORKS FOR

Anti-aging
Moisturizing

KEY INGREDIENTS

acetyl octapeptide-3
acetyl hexapeptide-8
betaine
chondrus crispus extract
glucose
glycerin
hydrolyzed soy protein
hydrolyzed wheat protein
methyl gluceth-20
proline
serine
sodium hyaluronate
arginine
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£124.00

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ExLinea Pro

$140.00

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Size: 0.01 Pounds

PCA SKIN ExLinea Pro Peptide Face Serum - Advanced Anti Aging Hydrating Spot Treatment with Hyaluronic Acid for Fine Lines & Wrinkles (1 fl oz)

Price as of 6/8/2022 3:44 GMT. More info

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What does the product description say?

"Significantly reduce fine lines and wrinkles with PCA Skin ExLinea Pro, a potent serum that yields immediate and long-lasting results."

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WIMJ summary for anti-aging

This product contains acetyl hexapeptide-8, acetyl octapeptide-3, serine. 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.

Ingredient	Effectiveness	Concentration	Irritancy
acetyl hexapeptide-8	MEDIUM
acetyl octapeptide-3	MEDIUM
serine	MEDIUM

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WIMJ summary for moisturizing

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, betaine.

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, chondrus crispus extract.

The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: acetyl hexapeptide-8, acetyl octapeptide-3

Ingredient	Effectiveness	Concentration	Irritancy
sodium hyaluronate	HIGH
acetyl octapeptide-3	HIGH
arginine	HIGH

How honest is this product?

Promise	Can it deliver?
Anti-aging

Total Promises Fulfilled score: 75/100.

Potential irritants

IRRITANCY

LOW

Ingredient	Irritancy	Skin Benefit
pentylene glycol
isostearyl isostearate
acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer

Ingredients by volume

Ingredient	Estimated concentration
water Plain old water	40% - 60%
glycerin One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant	3.9% - 5.9%
pentylene glycol Used to preserve products, dissolve other ingredients and create a nice product texture	3.7% - 5.5%
glyceryl isostearate	2.4% - 3.7%
isostearyl isostearate Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and improve the product texture	2% - 3%
c13-15 alkane Helps dissolve other ingredients in the formula	1.6% - 2.4%
betaine Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improves the product texture	1.3% - 2%
acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer Maintains the texture of skincare products. Allows the product to spread evenly. Helps oil and water mix together	1.3% - 1.9%
xanthan gum Used to create a thicker product consistency	1% - 1.5%
methyl gluceth-20 Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and soften it	0.8% - 1.2%
oryza sativa starch	0.55% - 1.25%
polyglyceryl-3 laurate	0.4% - 1%
sodium levulinate A preservative	0.35% - 0.8%
caprylyl glycol Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture	0.35% - 0.8%
levulinic acid Helps stabilize a product formulation	0.2% - 0.75%
polyglyceryl-6 oleate	0.3% - 0.75%
hydrolyzed wheat protein Can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Avoid if sensitive to gluten	0.2% - 0.75%
ethylhexylglycerin A preservative	0.2% - 0.7%
hydrolyzed soy protein Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Might have some anti-aging, anti-oxidant, and skin lightening properties, but solid evidence is missing	0.15% - 0.65%
sodium hydroxide Used to adjust the product's pH	0.15% - 0.6%
tetrasodium glutamate diacetate Helps stabilize the product formulation	0.15% - 0.55%
butylene glycol 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	0.15% - 0.55%
pectin	0.15% - 0.5%
hydroxyethylcellulose Used to thicken product formulations and create gel-like textures	0.15% - 0.5%
arginine An amino acid that is naturally present in skin and helps keep it hydrated. When used together with AHAs, it can reduce their irritating effect on the skin	0.1% - 0.45%
proline	0.15% - 0.5%
serine An amino-acid that helps to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. In combination with other amino-acids, might help to reduce fine lines and wrinkles	0.1% - 0.45%
glucose Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Could be helpful in restoring the skin barrier function	0.1% - 0.4%
acetyl octapeptide-3 A type of peptide. Peptides are excellent moisturizers and might be able support collagen production reducing fine lines and wrinkles	0.1% - 0.4%
bacillus/soybean ferment extract	0.1% - 0.4%
sodium hyaluronate One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin	0.1% - 0.3%
chondrus crispus extract Red algae extract that helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and create a nicer product consistency	0.1% - 0.3%
acetyl hexapeptide-8 A type of peptide. Peptides are excellent moisturizers and might be able support collagen production reducing fine lines and wrinkles	0.05% - 0.25%
disodium phosphate Helps adjust the product pH and stabilize the formulation	0.05% - 0.15%
polysorbate 60 Helps oil and water mix together	0.05% - 0.2%
sodium phosphate Helps stabilize the product formulation	0.01% - 0.1%
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Key ingredients	acetyl octapeptide-3 acetyl hexapeptide-8 +11 more	Common: acetyl octapeptide-3 acetyl hexapeptide-8 +3 more Other: pentapeptide-18 palmitoyl tripeptide-1 +2 more	Common: acetyl octapeptide-3 acetyl hexapeptide-8 +3 more Other: pentapeptide-18 palmitoyl tripeptide-1 +2 more	Common: acetyl octapeptide-3 acetyl hexapeptide-8 +3 more Other: niacinamide palmitoyl tripeptide-5 +3 more	Common: acetyl octapeptide-3 acetyl hexapeptide-8 +2 more Other: dipeptide-2 pentapeptide-18 +6 more	Common: acetyl octapeptide-3 acetyl hexapeptide-8 +2 more Other: helianthus annuus seed cera jojoba esters +3 more	Common: acetyl octapeptide-3 acetyl hexapeptide-8 +2 more Other: copper tripeptide-1 glycine +2 more	Common: acetyl octapeptide-3 acetyl hexapeptide-8 +5 more Other: acetyl dipeptide-1 cetyl ester niacinamide +29 more	Common: acetyl octapeptide-3 acetyl hexapeptide-8 +1 more Other: dipeptide diaminobutyroyl benzylamide diacetate palmitoyl hexapeptide-19 +5 more	Common: acetyl octapeptide-3 acetyl hexapeptide-8 +4 more Other: dipeptide-2 n-prolyl palmitoyl tripeptide-56 acetate +19 more	Common: acetyl octapeptide-3 acetyl hexapeptide-8 +5 more Other: acetyl hexapeptide-1 pentapeptide-18 +34 more
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Potential Irritants	polysorbate 60 Has skin benefit? ethylhexylglycerin Has skin benefit? hydrolyzed wheat protein Has skin benefit? levulinic acid Has skin benefit? caprylyl glycol Has skin benefit? sodium levulinate Has skin benefit? acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer Has skin benefit? isostearyl isostearate Has skin benefit? pentylene glycol Has skin benefit? +7 more	propylene glycol Has skin benefit? disodium edta Has skin benefit? ethylhexylglycerin Has skin benefit? caprylyl glycol Has skin benefit? potassium sorbate Has skin benefit? citric acid Has skin benefit? +4 more	propylene glycol Has skin benefit? disodium edta Has skin benefit? ethylhexylglycerin Has skin benefit? caprylyl glycol Has skin benefit? potassium sorbate Has skin benefit? citric acid Has skin benefit? +4 more	salix alba bark extract Has skin benefit? potassium sorbate Has skin benefit? gluconolactone Has skin benefit? aloe barbadensis leaf juice Has skin benefit? +2 more	hesperidin methyl chalcone Has skin benefit? hexylene glycol Has skin benefit? ethylhexylglycerin Has skin benefit? 1,2-hexanediol Has skin benefit? caprylyl glycol Has skin benefit? sodium citrate Has skin benefit? potassium sorbate Has skin benefit? hydroxypropyl guar Has skin benefit? steareth-20 Has skin benefit? pisum sativum extract Has skin benefit? bambusa vulgaris leaf/stem extract Has skin benefit? +9 more	chamomilla recutita flower extract Has skin benefit? ethylhexylglycerin Has skin benefit? caprylyl glycol Has skin benefit? citric acid Has skin benefit? caprylhydroxamic acid Has skin benefit? olea europaea leaf extract Has skin benefit? 1,2-hexanediol Has skin benefit? sodium stearoyl lactylate Has skin benefit? jojoba esters Has skin benefit? +7 more	caprylyl glycol Has skin benefit? ethylhexylglycerin Has skin benefit? 1,2-hexanediol Has skin benefit? +1 more	linalool Has skin benefit? limonene Has skin benefit? citral Has skin benefit? parfum Has skin benefit? ethylhexylglycerin Has skin benefit? caprylyl glycol Has skin benefit? citric acid Has skin benefit? leuconostoc/radish root ferment filtrate Has skin benefit? sodium lauroyl lactylate Has skin benefit? ammonium acryloyldimethyltaurate/beheneth-25 methacrylate crosspolymer Has skin benefit? acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer Has skin benefit? glycine soja oil Has skin benefit? hydroxyacetophenone Has skin benefit? polysorbate 60 Has skin benefit? sorbitan laurate Has skin benefit? tocopheryl acetate Has skin benefit? sodium lactate Has skin benefit? linolenic acid Has skin benefit? methylpropanediol Has skin benefit? +17 more	sorbic acid Has skin benefit? chlorphenesin Has skin benefit? disodium edta Has skin benefit? caprylyl glycol Has skin benefit? benzoic acid Has skin benefit? acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer Has skin benefit? steareth-20 Has skin benefit? +5 more	benzyl alcohol Has skin benefit? hesperidin methyl chalcone Has skin benefit? pullulan Has skin benefit? propylene glycol Has skin benefit? ethylhexylglycerin Has skin benefit? polysorbate 60 Has skin benefit? acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer Has skin benefit? citric acid Has skin benefit? sodium citrate Has skin benefit? pvp Has skin benefit? chlorhexidine digluconate Has skin benefit? potassium sorbate Has skin benefit? caprylyl glycol Has skin benefit? hydrolyzed wheat protein Has skin benefit? gardenia jasminoides meristem cell culture Has skin benefit? disodium edta Has skin benefit? taurine Has skin benefit? steareth-20 Has skin benefit? olea europaea leaf extract Has skin benefit? benzoic acid Has skin benefit? imperata cylindrica root extract Has skin benefit? triethyl citrate Has skin benefit? peg-40 hydrogenated castor oil Has skin benefit? pentylene glycol Has skin benefit? +22 more	achillea millefolium extract Has skin benefit? taraxacum officinale extract Has skin benefit? geranium maculatum extract Has skin benefit? hamamelis virginiana water Has skin benefit? tetrasodium edta Has skin benefit? ethylhexylglycerin Has skin benefit? potassium sorbate Has skin benefit? pentylene glycol Has skin benefit? carrageenan Has skin benefit? tocopheryl acetate Has skin benefit? acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer Has skin benefit? caprylic/capric triglyceride Has skin benefit? curcuma longa rhizome extract Has skin benefit? sodium lactate Has skin benefit? centella asiatica extract Has skin benefit? simmondsia chinensis seed oil Has skin benefit? caesalpinia spinosa gum Has skin benefit? hydrolyzed caesalpinia spinosa gum Has skin benefit? aloe barbadensis leaf juice Has skin benefit? +17 more
All ingredients	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +34 more	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +17 more	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +17 more	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +21 more	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +34 more	water Has skin benefit? glyceryl stearate Has skin benefit? +24 more	water Has skin benefit? propanediol Has skin benefit? +13 more	water Has skin benefit? propanediol Has skin benefit? +70 more	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +22 more	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +75 more	water Has skin benefit? aloe barbadensis leaf juice Has skin benefit? +72 more