“Over time, these engraved imperfections appear shallower and expression lines appear erased, as the vitamin F blend works to replenish skin’s moisture barrier and protect it from environmental aggressors.”
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:
anhydroxylitol, glycine.
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: caprylic/capric triglyceride, dimethicone.
The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: acetyl hexapeptide-8
“Softens the look of facial lines from daily repetitive movements.”
This product contains acetyl hexapeptide-8. This ingredient 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.
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Acts as a solvent for other ingredients. Speeds up the absorption of other ingredients into the skin
More about PropanediolAn oil naturally present in skin. Works as an emollient to soften the skin and form a protective layer on its surface without a greasy feeling.
More about SqualaneUsed to improve the product consistency and soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Hydrogenated polyisobuteneA silicone that helps to reduce water loss from the surface of the skin. Can temporarily "fill in" lines and wrinkles, absorb oil, and create a nice product finish
More about DimethiconePlant oil from nuts that helps soften the upper layer of the skin. Contains a high concentration of oleic acid that can weaken skin's barrier function and increase water-loss while enhancing penetration of other ingredients
More about Macadamia ternifolia seed oilHelps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and repair the skin barrier function
More about XylitylglucosideBeing a lipid soluble form of vitamin C, it is more stable than ascorbic acid, but still degrades quickly and needs to be stabilized in a formulation with another ingredient. It is claimed to penetrate skin better than pure vitamin C and have the the similar benefits, but solid studies of its effectiveness are lacking. Is likely to require a higher concentration in a product than pure vitamin C to be effective. It might be able to help reduce pore clogging.
More about Tetrahexyldecyl ascorbateA good mix of fatty acids that forms a protective layer on the skin. Improves the shelf life of products. Derived from coconut and glycerin
More about Caprylic/capric triglycerideHelps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and repair the skin barrir function
More about AnhydroxylitolA preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolAn 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 acidHelps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and repair the skin barrier function
More about XylitolMaintains the texture of skincare products. Allows the product to spread evenly. Helps oil and water mix together
More about Acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymerHelps preserve products and creates a nice product texture
More about Caprylyl glycolHelps oil and water mix together. Can be used as a cleansing agent
More about Caprylyl/capryl glucosideUsed to create a thicker product consistency
More about Xanthan gumHelps attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Might have some anti-oxidant properties
More about Hydrolyzed rice proteinAn aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumChia seed oil. Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin and might be helpful in repairing skin barrier
More about Salvia hispanica seed oilPure form of vitamin E. Can help moisturise and protect the skin from free radicals. Often used to help stabilise other ingredients or the formula itself
More about TocopherolHelps stabilize the product formulation
More about Tetrasodium glutamate diacetateA good emollient that helps soften the skin and helps repair its barrier function. It can clog pores if used in high concentrations.
More about Glycine soja oilMight be helpful in restoring skin barrier function and calm down inflammation in skin
More about Magnesium aspartateTypically used to stabilize the product formulations. It is a salt of a polyhydroxy acid (PHA) and in larger concentrations, can help shed the dead cells from the skin surface revealing smoother skin. It can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Might to be helpful against acne and clogged pores. Could be helpful in neutralizing free radicals, but solid research is missing. Due to the zinc content, might help calm down inflammation in skin
More about Zinc gluconateWorks as a humectant helping to attract water to the upper layer of the skin and might be effective as an anti-oxidant.
More about Alaria esculenta extractHelps to attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can help restore the skin barrier function
More about GlycineAttracts water into the upper layer of the skin
More about Hydrolyzed sodium hyaluronateOne of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin
More about Sodium hyaluronateA preservative. Can be used to mask unpleasant smell. Can be irritating
More about Benzyl alcoholTypically used to stabilize the product formulations. It is a salt of polyhydroxy acid (PHA) and in larger concentrations, can help shed the dead cells from the skin surface revealing smoother skin. It can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Might to be helpful against acne and clogged pores. Could be helpful in neutralizing free radicals, but solid research is missing
More about Copper gluconateA type of peptide. Peptides are excellent moisturizers and might be able support collagen production reducing fine lines and wrinkles
More about Acetyl hexapeptide-8A fragrance. A likely allergen and can be irritating
More about HydroxycitronellalA common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat
More about LimoneneWater, Propanediol, Squalane, Hydrogenated polyisobutene, S-palmitoylglutathione, Dimethicone, Macadamia ternifolia seed oil, Xylitylglucoside, Tetrahexyldecyl ascorbate, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Anhydroxylitol, Phenoxyethanol, Dimethyl mea, Lactic acid, Xylitol, Acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer, Caprylyl glycol, Caprylyl/capryl glucoside, Xanthan gum, Hydrolyzed rice protein, Parfum, Linum usitatissimum seed oil, Salvia hispanica seed oil, Tocopherol, Hydrolyzed pea protein, Ethylhexylglycerin, Tetrasodium glutamate diacetate, Glycine soja oil, Magnesium aspartate, Zinc gluconate, Alaria esculenta extract, Glycine, Hydrolyzed sodium hyaluronate, Proline, Sodium hyaluronate, Benzyl alcohol, Copper gluconate, Potassium sorbate, Sodium benzoate, Acetic acid, Acetyl hexapeptide-8, Citronellol, Hydroxycitronellal, Limonene, Linalool
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| Shared key ingredients | — | 6 of 17 | 8 of 17 | 7 of 17 |
| Key difference | — | Copper Tripeptide-1 | Copper Tripeptide-1 | Salicylic Acid |
| Irritancy | High | Medium | Medium | Medium |
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