Works for
Anti-agingCarnosine, Acetyl octapeptide-3 + 2 moreMay help
“Reduces sagging, loss of volume, lack of firmness, and wrinkles”
This product contains acetyl octapeptide-3, carnosine. 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 · Acetyl octapeptide-3, Glycerin + 14 moreWorks well
This product contains good ingredients to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. These ingredients are called "humectants": carnosine, glycerin.
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. If the air is dry, humectants can speed up the moisture loss from the skin. This is why it is a good idea to use another product on top of this one to help "seal in" the moisture (look for ingredients like dimethicone, squalane, oils and butters).
The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: acetyl octapeptide-3
Anti-oxidationSide benefit · Carnosine, Porphyridium cruentum extract + 2 moreWorks well
This product contains antioxidants (carnosine) that can help neutralize free radicals in skin. By doing so, they can lessen the damage the skin gets from the UV light (sun).
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy1 strong irritant: Anigozanthos flavidus extractMedium 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~40–60%
Polysilicone-11~4.3–6.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A silicone that forms a light film on the skin surface helping to bind water and temporarily absorb oils creating a matt and powdery feel
More about Polysilicone-11Propanediol~3.4–5.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Acts as a solvent for other ingredients. Speeds up the absorption of other ingredients into the skin
More about PropanediolGlycerin~2.6–4%
- 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 GlycerinButylene glycol~2–3%
- 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 glycolPpg-3 benzyl ether myristate~1.7–2.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Polysorbate 20~1.4–2.1%
Sodium polyacryloyldimethyl taurate~1.2–1.8%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oil and water mix together
More about Sodium polyacryloyldimethyl taurateCaprylyl glycol~1–1.6%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture
More about Caprylyl glycolSodium benzoate~0.25–0.5%
Hydroxypropyl methylcellulose~0.55–1.25%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to create a thicker product consistency and stabilize the formulation
More about Hydroxypropyl methylcelluloseSodium hyaluronate~0.4–0.95%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin
More about Sodium hyaluronateEthylene brassylate~0.35–0.8%
Pullulan~0.35–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- High
Creates a thin drying film on the skin resulting in a short-term tightening effect
More about PullulanHydrolyzed hyaluronic acid~0.3–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin. A version of it is naturally present in skin
More about Hydrolyzed hyaluronic acidPotassium sorbate~0.3–0.6%
Sodium acetylated hyaluronate~0.3–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A type of hyaluronic acid that works as an excellent moisturizer by attracting water into the upper layer of the skin. Is typically feels less sticky on the skin compared to the usual hyaluronic acid
More about Sodium acetylated hyaluronateLactic acid~0.2–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
An exfoliating and moisturizing alpha-hydroxy acid (AHA). Typically causes less irritation than other AHAs, for example, glycolic acid. At high concentrations (about 15%), lactic acid can help reduce lines and wrinkles. Recent studies show that lactic acid can support the "good" bacteria living on skin's surface (healthy skin microbiome)
More about Lactic acidLaureth-12~0.2–0.75%
Carnosine~0.15–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A type of peptide. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin. It can help neutralize free radicals in skin combatting the sun damage
More about CarnosineTricholoma matsutake extract~0.15–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Phenoxyethanol~0.15–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolHdi/trimethylol hexyllactone crosspolymer~0.15–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a silky product texture and add volume to products
More about Hdi/trimethylol hexyllactone crosspolymerPolymethylsilsesquioxane~0.15–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A silicone that improves product texture and helps dissolve other ingredients. Can form a non-greasy film on the skin to prevent moisture loss
More about PolymethylsilsesquioxaneAnigozanthos flavidus extract~0.1–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- High
Claimed to have anti-oxidant properties but no evidence is available
More about Anigozanthos flavidus extractPorphyridium cruentum extract~0.1–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
A red algae extract. Can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and might have an antioxidant effect
More about Porphyridium cruentum extractPentylene glycol~0.15–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to preserve products, dissolve other ingredients and create a nice product texture
More about Pentylene glycolEthylhexylglycerin~0.1–0.4%
Bacillus ferment~0.1–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A product of bacterial fermentation. Can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Bacillus fermentSodium hyaluronate crosspolymer~0.1–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin
More about Sodium hyaluronate crosspolymerAcetyl octapeptide-3~0.1–0.3%
- 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 Acetyl octapeptide-3Acetyl tripeptide-54 amide~0.05–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Acetyl tripeptide-74 amide~0.05–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Palmitoyl sh-tripeptide-1 amide~0.05–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Palmitoyl sh-tripeptide-3 amide~0.05–0.15%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Ergothioneine~0.01–0.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Can help neutralize free radicals in skin. Preliminary studies show that it can be more effective than coenzyme Q10 but studies on effective concentration for topical applications are lacking
More about ErgothioneineIngredient list view
Water, Polysilicone-11, Propanediol, Glycerin, Butylene glycol, Ppg-3 benzyl ether myristate, Polysorbate 20, Sodium polyacryloyldimethyl taurate, Caprylyl glycol, Sodium benzoate, Hydroxypropyl methylcellulose, Sodium hyaluronate, Unknown, Ethylene brassylate, Pullulan, Hydrolyzed hyaluronic acid, Potassium sorbate, Sodium acetylated hyaluronate, Lactic acid, Laureth-12, Carnosine, Tricholoma matsutake extract, Phenoxyethanol, Hdi/trimethylol hexyllactone crosspolymer, Polymethylsilsesquioxane, Anigozanthos flavidus extract, Porphyridium cruentum extract, Pentylene glycol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Bacillus ferment, Sodium hyaluronate crosspolymer, Acetyl octapeptide-3, Acetyl tripeptide-54 amide, Acetyl tripeptide-74 amide, Palmitoyl sh-tripeptide-1 amide, Palmitoyl sh-tripeptide-3 amide, Ergothioneine
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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.
| PCA SKINPro-Max Age RenewalYOUR PRODUCT | PEACH & LILYGlass Skin Refining Serum | SKIN 1004.Poremizing Fresh Ampoule | COSRXThe Blue Peptide Bakuchiol Plump Glow Serum | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 60% | 60% | 59% |
| Price | $223.00 | $26.45−$196.55 | $9.50−$213.50 | $19.99−$203.01 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 4 of 11 | 4 of 11 | 6 of 11 |
| Key difference | — | Madecassoside | Copper Tripeptide-1 | Copper Tripeptide-1 |
| Irritancy | Medium | Low | Low | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | Contains drying alcohol |
| View product | Shop | Shop | Shop |
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Product summary
"PCA SKIN - Pro-Max Age Renewal" is effective for: Moisturizing
This product could be helpful for: Anti-aging, but its actives are not the most effective or are not well-studied.
Ingredient callouts
- Peptides (acetyl octapeptide-3 0.10% - 0.30%). Peptides are a very big group of ingredients. They all consist of a different combination of aminoacids. Our skin produces Peptides naturally. Some of them work as natural antibiotics, promote wound-healing and production of collagen. The scientists are still studying how effective the topical application of Peptides is, but it is very likely that theynare helpful. Peptides might be able to support skin barrier restoration and even have an anti-aging benefit. At the very least, they certainly help attract water to the skin and support the hydration in this way.
- Humectants (acetyl octapeptide-3 0.10% - 0.30%, sodium hyaluronate crosspolymer 0.10% - 0.35%, carnosine 0.15% - 0.60%, sodium acetylated hyaluronate 0.30% - 0.70%, hydrolyzed hyaluronic acid 0.30% - 0.70%, sodium hyaluronate 0.40% - 0.95% and glycerin 2.60% - 4.00%). These ingredients help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improve the skin hydration.
Price
The product retails for 219.00$ in the United States.
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 13 studies and safety reviews.
- 1
- 2Hyaluronic acid: A key molecule in skin agingncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- 3
- 4Fragrance material review on ethylene brassylatesciencedirect.com
- 5Efficacy of a New Topical Nano-hyaluronic Acid in Humansncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- 6Physiochemical properties and application of hyaluronic acid: a systematic reviewonlinelibrary.wiley.com
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