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“Visibly lift sagging skin with this cutting-edge skin tightening cream.”
This product can help reduce and prevent fine lines and wrinkles, improve skin elasticity and firmness because it contains glycolic acid.
These ingredients in the product can also be helpful, even though there is less evidence for their effectiveness: acetyl tetrapeptide-9, arginine/lysine polypeptide, n-prolyl palmitoyl tripeptide-56 acetate, palmitoyl tetrapeptide-7, palmitoyl tripeptide-1.
Keep in mind that it typically takes at least 6 weeks to notice any results because the changes that are needed to improve fine lines and elasticity happen in the deeper layers of the skin. No topical anti-aging product can “erase” wrinkles or fully reverse signs of aging.
“Skin is left looking and feeling firmer and more elastic immediately after application and with a dramatically more even skin tone and texture over time.”
This product can help reduce hypepigmentation and even out the skin tone because it contains the following effective ingredients: glycolic acid
Keep in mind that you would need to apply any topical skincare targetted at hypigmentation consistently for a couple of months to get a result. No topical skincare product can help get rid of hyperpigmentation (including post-acne marks and age spots) instantly.
This product can help exfoliate the skin. In other words, it helps break down the bonds between dead cells on the surface of the skin and speed up the skin turnover. Skin often appears softer and brighter after exfoliation, but overdoing it can result in disrupted skin barrier. The following ingredient is doing the exfoliating job in this product: glycolic acid.
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:
glycerin, mannitol.
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: butyrospermum parkii butter, caprylic/capric triglyceride.
The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: acetyl tetrapeptide-9, arginine/lysine polypeptide, n-prolyl palmitoyl tripeptide-56 acetate, palmitoyl tetrapeptide-7, palmitoyl tripeptide-1
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A 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 triglycerideAn 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 SqualaneOne 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 GlycerinUsed to preserve products, dissolve other ingredients and create a nice product texture
More about Pentylene glycolA great moisturising ingredient that softens the skin and reduces water loss from its upper layer. It also can be helpful in protecting skin from free radicals
More about Butyrospermum parkii butterUsed to create a thicker product consistency
More about Sodium acrylate/sodium acryloyldimethyl taurate copolymerAn alpha-hydroxy acid (AHA) that helps to remove the dead skin cells on the surface of the skin reveling a more even, smoother complexation. It is also able to stimulate collagen production with long-term use. Could help to reduce pore congestion. It can be irritating to the skin. Apply sunscreen daily if using products with glycolic acid
More about Glycolic acidUsed to enhance the delivery of other ingredients
More about PhosphatidylcholineActs as a solvent for other ingredients. Speeds up the absorption of other ingredients into the skin
More about PropanediolCan work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
More about Citric acidHelps soften the upper layer of the skin and create a nice product texture
More about C15-19 alkaneA preservative. Can be used to mask unpleasant smell. Can be irritating
More about Benzyl alcoholMaintains the texture of skincare products. Allows the product to spread evenly. Helps oil and water mix together
More about Acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymerCreates a thin drying film on the skin resulting in a short-term tightening effect
More about PullulanHelps to attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about MannitolHelps to retain moisture by creating a protective barrier on the skin. Rich in fatty acids. Improves product texture and helps with the penetration of other ingredients.
More about Hydrogenated lecithinA more stable but less bio-available form of vitamin E compared to Tocopherol. Might help moisturize and protect the skin from free radicals, but mostly used in low concentrations to stabilize other ingredients.
More about Tocopheryl acetateA mineral that is used as an optical filter (makes the skin looks nicer through light reflection) and to improve the texture of cosmetic products
More about Synthetic fluorphlogopitePure 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 TocopherolA 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 oilCreates an illusion of smoother and more radiant skin tone. Adds shimmer to the skin by reflecting light
More about MicaUsed to create a thicker product consistency
More about Xanthan gumA plant extract that can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and might help to reduce inflammation
More about Althaea officinalis root extractUsed 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 glycolA preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolOne of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin
More about Sodium hyaluronateA colorant that can add a pearl-like appearance to the formulation
More about Tin oxideHelps preserve products and creates a nice product texture
More about Caprylyl glycolBeing a lipid soluble form of vitamin C, it is more stable and can penetrate the skin better than L-Ascorbic acid. It is effective in protecting the skin from free radicals, as well as evening the skin tone, but is less effective in stimulating collagen production compared to L-Ascorbic acid.
More about Ascorbyl palmitateHelps attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Is often used to adjust the pH level of the product
More about Sodium lactateUsed mostly for creating emulsions - helping oil and water mix together. Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about LecithinHelps create a thicker or gel-like product texture. It is not a surfactant but can be used in gentle cleansing formulations
More about CarbomerCan support skin barrier function and reduce inflammation in skin
More about CyanocobalaminUsed as a cleansing agent (surfactant) in cleansers. Helps water and oil mix together in lotions. Can be irritating
More about Coco-glucosideA type of peptide. Peptides are excellent moisturizers and might be able support collagen production reducing fine lines and wrinkles
More about N-prolyl palmitoyl tripeptide-56 acetateA type of peptide. Peptides are excellent moisturizers and might be able support collagen production reducing fine lines and wrinkles
More about Acetyl tetrapeptide-9A type of peptide. Peptides are excellent moisturizers and might be able support collagen production reducing fine lines and wrinkles
More about Palmitoyl tripeptide-1A type of peptide. Peptides are excellent moisturizers and might be able support collagen production reducing fine lines and wrinkles
More about Palmitoyl tetrapeptide-7A type of peptide. Peptides are excellent moisturizers and might be able support collagen production reducing fine lines and wrinkles
More about Arginine/lysine polypeptideWorks as a UV filter when used in high concentrations. It is photostable and is effective mostly against the UVB light, with some protection in the UVA range. In small concentrations, used for its ability to improve the color of cosmetic products. Is usually well tolerated by the skin
More about Titanium dioxideWater, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Squalane, Glycerin, Dimethyl mea, Pentylene glycol, Butyrospermum parkii butter, Sodium acrylate/sodium acryloyldimethyl taurate copolymer, Glycolic acid, Phosphatidylcholine, Propanediol, Silica, Citric acid, C15-19 alkane, Benzyl alcohol, Acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer, Pullulan, 1,2-hexanediol, Mannitol, Hydrogenated lecithin, Tocopheryl acetate, Synthetic fluorphlogopite, Tocopherol, Glycine soja oil, Mica, Lauryl glucoside, Xanthan gum, Althaea officinalis root extract, Butylene glycol, Caprylhydroxamic acid, Malus domestica fruit cell culture extract, Crocus sativus flower extract, Phenoxyethanol, Sodium hyaluronate, Tin oxide, Caprylyl glycol, Ascorbyl palmitate, Sodium lactate, Lecithin, Carbomer, Acetyl sh-hexapeptide-5 amide acetate, Cyanocobalamin, Coco-glucoside, N-prolyl palmitoyl tripeptide-56 acetate, Acetyl tetrapeptide-9, Palmitoyl tripeptide-1, Palmitoyl tetrapeptide-7, Arginine/lysine polypeptide, Titanium dioxide
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