Works for
MoisturizingAcetyl octapeptide-3, Acetyl hexapeptide-8 + 14 moreWorks well
“Formulated with our proprietary technology, Peptide-Pro Complex, this powerful blend contains four unique ingredients that work synergistically to help relax facial muscle contractions and reduce the appearance of visible expression lines.Key Benefits Helps deliver an immediate and long-term reduction of visible expression lines caused by repeated muscle movement.Helps lift, tighten, and firm skin for a younger-looking, more defined facial contour.Strengthens skin by improving epidermal thickness.Reduces skin roughness for a smoother skin texture.Increases moisturization and hydration retention.Fragrance free.”
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
Anti-agingAcetyl octapeptide-3, Serine + 1 moreMay help
“Formulated with our proprietary technology, Peptide-Pro Complex, this powerful blend contains four unique ingredients that work synergistically to help relax facial muscle contractions and reduce the appearance of visible expression lines.Key Benefits Helps deliver an immediate and long-term reduction of visible expression lines caused by repeated muscle movement.Helps lift, tighten, and firm skin for a younger-looking, more defined facial contour.Strengthens skin by improving epidermal thickness.Reduces skin roughness for a smoother skin texture.Increases moisturization and hydration retention.Fragrance free.”
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.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy9 flagged ingredientsLow risk
Comedogenic2 ingredients rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale2 flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~40–60%
Glycerin~3.9–5.9%
- 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 GlycerinPentylene glycol~3.7–5.5%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to preserve products, dissolve other ingredients and create a nice product texture
More about Pentylene glycolGlyceryl isostearate~2.4–3.7%
Isostearyl isostearate~2–3%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and improve the product texture. It can be comedogenic
More about Isostearyl isostearateC13-15 alkane~1.6–2.4%
Betaine~1.3–2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improves the product texture
More about BetaineAcrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer~1.3–1.9%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Maintains the texture of skincare products. Allows the product to spread evenly. Helps oil and water mix together
More about Acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymerXanthan gum~1–1.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a thicker product consistency
More about Xanthan gumMethyl gluceth-20~0.8–1.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and soften it
More about Methyl gluceth-20Oryza sativa starch~0.55–1.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Polyglyceryl-3 laurate~0.4–1%
Sodium levulinate~0.35–0.8%
Caprylyl glycol~0.35–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture
More about Caprylyl glycolLevulinic acid~0.2–0.75%
Polyglyceryl-6 oleate~0.3–0.75%
Hydrolyzed wheat protein~0.2–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Avoid if sensitive to gluten
More about Hydrolyzed wheat proteinEthylhexylglycerin~0.2–0.7%
Hydrolyzed soy protein~0.15–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
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
More about Hydrolyzed soy proteinSodium hydroxide~0.15–0.6%
Tetrasodium glutamate diacetate~0.15–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps stabilize the product formulation
More about Tetrasodium glutamate diacetateButylene glycol~0.15–0.55%
- 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 glycolPectin~0.15–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Hydroxyethylcellulose~0.15–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to thicken product formulations and create gel-like textures
More about HydroxyethylcelluloseArginine~0.1–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
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
More about ArginineProline~0.15–0.5%
Serine~0.1–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
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
More about SerineGlucose~0.1–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Could be helpful in restoring the skin barrier function
More about GlucoseAcetyl octapeptide-3~0.1–0.4%
- 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 Acetyl octapeptide-3Bacillus/soybean ferment extract~0.1–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Sodium hyaluronate~0.1–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin
More about Sodium hyaluronateChondrus crispus extract~0.1–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
Red algae extract that helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and create a nicer product consistency
More about Chondrus crispus extractAcetyl hexapeptide-8~0.05–0.25%
- 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 Acetyl hexapeptide-8Disodium phosphate~0.05–0.15%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps adjust the product pH and stabilize the formulation
More about Disodium phosphatePolysorbate 60~0.05–0.2%
Sodium phosphate~0.01–0.1%
Ingredient list view
Water, Glycerin, Pentylene glycol, Glyceryl isostearate, Isostearyl isostearate, C13-15 alkane, Betaine, Acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer, Xanthan gum, Methyl gluceth-20, Oryza sativa starch, Polyglyceryl-3 laurate, Sodium levulinate, Caprylyl glycol, Levulinic acid, Polyglyceryl-6 oleate, Hydrolyzed wheat protein, Ethylhexylglycerin, Hydrolyzed soy protein, Sodium hydroxide, Tetrasodium glutamate diacetate, Butylene glycol, Pectin, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Arginine, Proline, Serine, Glucose, Acetyl octapeptide-3, Bacillus/soybean ferment extract, Sodium hyaluronate, Chondrus crispus extract, Acetyl hexapeptide-8, Disodium phosphate, Polysorbate 60, Sodium phosphate
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| PCA SKINExLinea Pro Peptide SerumYOUR PRODUCT | MaskadAnti aging serum | FormulystAnti-Wrinkle Peptide Serum | NourishMaxMulti Peptide Serum | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 56% | 56% | 56% |
| Price | $154.00 | $35.00−$119.00 | — | $49.00−$105.00 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 5 of 8 | 5 of 8 | 5 of 8 |
| Key difference | — | Copper Tripeptide-1 | Pentapeptide-18 | Pentapeptide-18 |
| Irritancy | Low | Low | Low | Low |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
| View product | Shop | Shop | Shop |
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Product summary
"PCA SKIN - ExLinea Pro Peptide Serum" is effective for: Moisturizing
This product could be helpful for: Anti-aging, but its actives are not the most effective or are not well-studied.
Ingredient callouts
- Peptides (acetyl hexapeptide-8 0.05% - 0.25% and acetyl octapeptide-3 0.10% - 0.40%). 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.
- Humectants (acetyl hexapeptide-8 0.05% - 0.25%, sodium hyaluronate 0.10% - 0.30%, acetyl octapeptide-3 0.10% - 0.40%, arginine 0.10% - 0.45%, betaine 1.30% - 2.00% and glycerin 3.90% - 5.90%). These ingredients help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improve the skin hydration.
Price
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 9 studies and safety reviews.
- 1
- 2Wheat in skin caremdedge.com
- 3Extracts from Glycine max (soybean) induce elastin synthesis and inhibit elastase activityonlinelibrary.wiley.com
- 4
- 5Safety Assessment of Soy Peptides as Used in Cosmeticscir-safety.org
- 6Topical palmitoyl pentapeptide provides improvement in photoaged human facial skinonlinelibrary.wiley.com
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