Works for:
based on ingredients and %- Moisturizing
- Anti-aging
Can it cause trouble?
- Irritation risk: low
- Comedogenic risk ingredients: 2
Key actives
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
The product retails from 140.00$ up to 154.00$ in the United States.
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Works for
Moisturizing
What does the product description say?
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.
Source: Bluemercury
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
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin
A type of peptide. Peptides are excellent moisturizers and might be able support collagen production reducing fine lines and wrinkles
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
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improves the product texture
Red algae extract that helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and create a nicer product consistency
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant
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
A type of peptide. Peptides are excellent moisturizers and might be able support collagen production reducing fine lines and wrinkles
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
Can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Avoid if sensitive to gluten
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and soften it
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Could be helpful in restoring the skin barrier function
Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture
Used to preserve products, dissolve other ingredients and create a nice product texture
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
Anti-aging
What does the product description say?
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.
Source: Bluemercury
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.
A type of peptide. Peptides are excellent moisturizers and might be able support collagen production reducing fine lines and wrinkles
A type of peptide. Peptides are excellent moisturizers and might be able support collagen production reducing fine lines and wrinkles
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
How honest is this product?
| Promise | Can it deliver? |
|---|---|
| Moisturizing | |
| Anti-aging |
Total Promises Fulfilled score: 87/100.
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Key Actives
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
A type of peptide. Peptides are excellent moisturizers and might be able support collagen production reducing fine lines and wrinkles
A type of peptide. Peptides are excellent moisturizers and might be able support collagen production reducing fine lines and wrinkles
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improves the product texture
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
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin
Red algae extract that helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and create a nicer product consistency
Potential irritants
Used to preserve products, dissolve other ingredients and create a nice product texture
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and improve the product texture. It can be comedogenic
Maintains the texture of skincare products. Allows the product to spread evenly. Helps oil and water mix together
Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture
Can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Avoid if sensitive to gluten
Comedogenic ingredients
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and improve the product texture. It can be comedogenic
Red algae extract that helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and create a nicer product consistency
All ingredients
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant
Used to preserve products, dissolve other ingredients and create a nice product texture
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and improve the product texture. It can be comedogenic
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improves the product texture
Maintains the texture of skincare products. Allows the product to spread evenly. Helps oil and water mix together
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and soften it
Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture
Can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Avoid if sensitive to gluten
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
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
Used to thicken product formulations and create gel-like textures
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
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
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Could be helpful in restoring the skin barrier function
A type of peptide. Peptides are excellent moisturizers and might be able support collagen production reducing fine lines and wrinkles
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin
Red algae extract that helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and create a nicer product consistency
A type of peptide. Peptides are excellent moisturizers and might be able support collagen production reducing fine lines and wrinkles
Helps adjust the product pH and stabilize the formulation
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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