This product also contains Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid). It can be an effective active for anti-aging and evening out the skin tone, but in this product it is used for stabilizing other ingredients in the formulation. In this concentration (0.20% - 0.40%) it cannot have a noticeable benefit for the skin.
Peptides (palmitoyl tetrapeptide-7 0.30% - 0.60% and dipeptide-2 0.30% - 0.60%). There are many different kind of Peptides and they are naturally present in our skin. They all are a combination of aminoacids. Some of them work as natural antibiotics, promote wound-healing and production of collagen. The science is still not settled on how effective Peptides are in skincare, but it is very likely that they have a benefit. They might help restore the skin barrier and fight the signs of aging. At the very least, Peptides work as humectants: they attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improve its hydration.
Humectants (glycerin 4.70% - 5.80%). These ingredients help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improve the skin hydration.

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Evens skin tone

Anti-aging

What does the product description say?

Clinical Results Based on an 8-hour clinically measured study on 14 women, ranging in age from 32 to 65 , 100% of subjects showed immediate skin-firming results Based on a 4-week clinical and consumer perception study on 31 women, ranging in age from 38 to 70 , 100% agreed product blended well with skin tone and absorbed quickly , 93% agreed skin had less visible pores

Source: Sephora

This product contains dipeptide-2, palmitoyl tetrapeptide-7. 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.

palmitoyl tetrapeptide-7 0.3% - 0.6%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: MEDIUM

A type of peptide. Peptides are excellent moisturizers and might be able support collagen production reducing fine lines and wrinkles

dipeptide-2 0.3% - 0.6%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: MEDIUM

A type of peptide. Peptides are excellent moisturizers and might be able support collagen production reducing fine lines and wrinkles

magnesium aluminum silicate 1.8% - 2.2%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: LOW

Might be helpful in restoring skin barrier function and, when combined with zinc carbonate and malonic acid, reducing fine lines and wrinkles by stimulating elastin production. Also helps stabilize the product formulation

Moisturizing

What does the product description say?

, 3% Bar Pull Hydrates and provides long-term benefits.

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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, butylene glycol.

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: palmitoyl tetrapeptide-7, caprylyl glycol.

The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: dipeptide-2, palmitoyl tetrapeptide-7

glycerin 4.7% - 5.8%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant

dipeptide-2 0.3% - 0.6%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

A type of peptide. Peptides are excellent moisturizers and might be able support collagen production reducing fine lines and wrinkles

palmitoyl tetrapeptide-7 0.3% - 0.6%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

A type of peptide. Peptides are excellent moisturizers and might be able support collagen production reducing fine lines and wrinkles

Evens skin tone

What does the product description say?

Clinical Results Based on an 8-hour clinically measured study on 14 women, ranging in age from 32 to 65 , 100% of subjects showed immediate skin-firming results Based on a 4-week clinical and consumer perception study on 31 women, ranging in age from 38 to 70 , 100% agreed product blended well with skin tone and absorbed quickly , 93% agreed skin had less visible pores

Source: Sephora

Effective ingredients missing or their concentration is too low

ascorbic acid 0.2% - 0.4%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Insufficient!

The most well-researched antioxidant that works in skin. Helps neutralize free radicals supporting collagen production, helping to even out the skin tone and preventing early signs of aging

camellia sinensis leaf extract 0.25% - 0.45%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Insufficient!

Can contain potent anti-oxidant compounds (abbreviated ECG, GCG, EGC, and EGCG) that might help protect the skin from free radicals. Can help calm down inflammation and has some anti-bacterial properties. Unfortunately, these antioxidants are unstable and lose their effectiveness very quickly in products. The concentration of the antioxidant compounds in the extract also tends to be low to be effective in topical formulation

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centella asiatica extract 0.3% - 0.55%

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Works for: Reduces redness, Anti-inflammatory, Moisturizing, Reduces irritation, Anti-oxidation, Anti-aging, Anti-blemish

A plant extract that has been shown to be able to reduce inflammation in skin, support restoration of skin barrier function, as well as support collagen production. Contains active compounds called centelloids: asiaticoside, madecasosside, asiatic acid and madecassic acid. Might be helpful in preventing stretch marks. It can be itself be irritating though.

camellia sinensis leaf extract 0.25% - 0.45%

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Works for: Anti-oxidation, Antibacterial, Anti-aging, Moisturizing, Anti-blemish, Evens skin tone

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pullulan 1.1% - 1.4%

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Works for: Mattifying

Creates a thin drying film on the skin resulting in a short-term tightening effect

hesperidin methyl chalcone 0.2% - 0.4%

Irritation risk:

Works for: Anti-oxidation

Might help neutralize free radicals in skin. Is claimed to be able to improve the appearance of undereye darkness but evidence is missing. Can be an allergen and cause irritation

Comodogenic ingredients

carrageenan 1.4% - 1.7%

Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High

Helps thicken the product formula and create a nice product formulation

hydrolyzed rhodophyceae extract 0.5% - 0.75%

Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High

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water 45% - 55%

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Plain old water

glycerin 4.7% - 5.8%

Irritation risk:

Works for: Moisturizing

One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant

butylene glycol 3.9% - 4.8%

Irritation risk:

Works for: Moisturizing

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

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Water, Glycerin, Butylene glycol, Sodium silicate, Sodium magnesium fluorosilicate, Magnesium aluminum silicate, Sea water, Carrageenan, Pullulan, Sodium phytate, Xanthan gum, Hydrolyzed rhodophyceae extract, Sodium benzoate, Foeniculum vulgare seed extract, Symphytum officinale root extract, Dipeptide-2, Citric acid, Palmitoyl tetrapeptide-7, Boswellia serrata extract, Centella asiatica extract, Mica, Argania spinosa kernel extract, Camellia sinensis leaf extract, Hesperidin methyl chalcone, Lactobacillus ferment lysate, Saccharomyces lysate, Hydrolyzed lupine protein, Medicago sativa seed extract, Tocopheryl acetate, Ascorbic acid, Panthenol, Carbomer, Sodium citrate, Chlorhexidine digluconate, Iron oxides, Titanium dioxide, 1,2-hexanediol, Caprylyl glycol, Steareth-20, Sodium cocoyl glutamate, Potassium sorbate, Hydroxyacetophenone, Phenoxyethanol

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Key ingredients	dipeptide-2 panthenol +6 more	Common: palmitoyl tetrapeptide-7 panthenol +1 more Other: palmitoyl tripeptide-1 dimethicone +2 more	Common: palmitoyl tetrapeptide-7 glycerin +1 more Other: palmitoyl tripeptide-1 sodium hyaluronate +1 more	Common: panthenol glycerin Other: tetrahexyldecyl ascorbate sodium hyaluronate +4 more	Common: panthenol glycerin Other: niacinamide diglycerin	Common: panthenol pullulan +1 more Other: caprylic/capric triglyceride dimethicone +2 more	Common: panthenol camellia sinensis leaf extract +2 more Other: arginine caffeine	Common: panthenol camellia sinensis leaf extract +1 more Other: arginine caffeine	Common: panthenol glycerin Other: niacinamide ectoin +5 more	Common: panthenol glycerin Other: niacinamide ectoin +5 more	Common: panthenol glycerin Other: caprylic/capric triglyceride carthamus tinctorius seed oil +1 more
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Potential Irritants	ascorbic acid Has skin benefit? hesperidin methyl chalcone Has skin benefit? +14 more	potassium sorbate Has skin benefit? laureth-12 Has skin benefit? +3 more	pullulan Has skin benefit? hexylene glycol Has skin benefit? +8 more	ethylhexylglycerin Has skin benefit? hydroxyethyl acrylate/sodium acryloyldimethyl taurate copolymer Has skin benefit? +7 more	ci 19140 Has skin benefit? blue 1 lake Has skin benefit? +6 more	pullulan Has skin benefit? ethylhexylglycerin Has skin benefit? +5 more	parfum Has skin benefit? chamomilla recutita extract Has skin benefit? +9 more	parfum Has skin benefit? chamomilla recutita extract Has skin benefit? +6 more	ci 19140 Has skin benefit? benzyl benzoate Has skin benefit? +9 more	ci 19140 Has skin benefit? benzyl benzoate Has skin benefit? +9 more	ci 16035 Has skin benefit? ci 19140 Has skin benefit? +9 more
All ingredients	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +41 more	water Has skin benefit? paraffin Has skin benefit? +26 more	water Has skin benefit? butylene glycol Has skin benefit? +23 more	water Has skin benefit? butylene glycol Has skin benefit? +31 more	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +19 more	water Has skin benefit? butylene glycol Has skin benefit? +22 more	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +27 more	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +13 more	water Has skin benefit? mannitol Has skin benefit? +29 more	water Has skin benefit? mannitol Has skin benefit? +29 more	water Has skin benefit? vp/va copolymer Has skin benefit? +23 more

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