Peptides (acetyl tetrapeptide-15 0.05% - 0.10%). 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 (sodium hyaluronate 0.40% - 0.95%, mannitol 1.20% - 1.80% and glycerin 3.30% - 5.00%). These ingredients help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improve the skin hydration.

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The product retails for 58.91A$ in Australia, for 30.00$ in the United States, for 37.00£ in the United Kingdom and for 36.00CA$ in Canada.

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Moisturizing

What does the product description say?

Specially Formulated to intensely hydrate and soothe the skin to minimize the appearance of fine lines, wrinkles and dark spots.

Source: Lookfantastic CA

This product contains good ingredients to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. These ingredients are called "humectants": glycerin, mannitol.

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 tetrapeptide-15

Glycerin3.3% - 5%

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

Acetyl tetrapeptide-150.05% - 0.1%

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

Mannitol1.2% - 1.8%

Irritation risk:Concentration:Effectiveness:HIGH

Helps to attract water to the upper layer of the skin

Sodium hyaluronate0.4% - 0.95%

Irritation risk:Concentration:Effectiveness:HIGH

One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin

Collagen0.1% - 0.3%

Irritation risk:Concentration:Effectiveness:MEDIUM

Cannot penetrate the skin barrier so is not particularly useful in skincare products

Olea europaea fruit oil1.6% - 2.4%

Irritation risk:Concentration:Effectiveness:MEDIUM

An emollient that helps soften the skin but is not effective for restoring its barrier function. Might be helpful to calm down inflammation

Algin2.7% - 4.1%

Irritation risk:Comedogenicity:HighConcentration:Effectiveness:LOW

Used to thicken product formulation. Can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin

Anti-aging

What does the product description say?

Our Anti-Aging Collagen Mask utilizes ingredients to renew the skin after a Personal Microderm treatment.

Source: Lookfantastic CA

This product contains acetyl tetrapeptide-15. 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.

Acetyl tetrapeptide-150.05% - 0.1%

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

Evens skin tone

What does the product description say?

Specially Formulated to intensely hydrate and soothe the skin to minimize the appearance of fine lines, wrinkles and dark spots.

Source: Lookfantastic CA

Effective ingredients missing or their concentration is too low

Key Actives

Acetyl tetrapeptide-150.05% - 0.1%

Irritation risk:

Works for:Moisturizing, Anti-aging

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

Glycerin3.3% - 5%

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

Mannitol1.2% - 1.8%

Irritation risk:

Works for:Moisturizing

Helps to attract water to the upper layer of the skin

Sodium hyaluronate0.4% - 0.95%

Irritation risk:

Works for:Moisturizing

One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin

Potential irritants

Propylene glycol4.7% - 7.1%

Irritation risk:

Helps oil and water mix together and can enhance the penetration of other ingredients into the skin. It can be irritating

Parfum0.85% - 1.3%

Irritation risk:

An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients

Iodopropynyl butylcarbamate0.01% - 0.02%

Irritation risk:

A preservative. Can be irritating

Chlorphenesin0.16% - 0.32%

Irritation risk:

A preservative

Olea europaea fruit oil1.6% - 2.4%

Irritation risk:

An emollient that helps soften the skin but is not effective for restoring its barrier function. Might be helpful to calm down inflammation

Sodium citrate0.5% - 1.2%

Irritation risk:

Helps to control the skin's pH level. Maintains the skin's natural film of amino-lactic acids and oils. Helps to preserve products

Comedogenic ingredients

Algin2.7% - 4.1%

Irritation risk:Comedogenicity:High

Used to thicken product formulation. Can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin

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Water40% - 60%

Irritation risk:

Plain old water

Propylene glycol4.7% - 7.1%

Irritation risk:

Helps oil and water mix together and can enhance the penetration of other ingredients into the skin. It can be irritating

Glycerin3.3% - 5%

Irritation risk:

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

Algin2.7% - 4.1%

Irritation risk:Comedogenicity:High

Used to thicken product formulation. Can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin

Chlorphenesin0.16% - 0.32%

Irritation risk:

A preservative

Olea europaea fruit oil1.6% - 2.4%

Irritation risk:

An emollient that helps soften the skin but is not effective for restoring its barrier function. Might be helpful to calm down inflammation

Mannitol1.2% - 1.8%

Irritation risk:

Helps to attract water to the upper layer of the skin

Parfum0.85% - 1.3%

Irritation risk:

An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients

Sodium citrate0.5% - 1.2%

Irritation risk:

Helps to control the skin's pH level. Maintains the skin's natural film of amino-lactic acids and oils. Helps to preserve products

Sodium hyaluronate0.4% - 0.95%

Irritation risk:

One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin

Iodopropynyl butylcarbamate0.01% - 0.02%

Irritation risk:

A preservative. Can be irritating

Collagen0.1% - 0.3%

Irritation risk:

Cannot penetrate the skin barrier so is not particularly useful in skincare products

Sodium benzoate0.05% - 0.2%

Irritation risk:

A preservative

Acetyl tetrapeptide-150.05% - 0.1%

Irritation risk:

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

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Water, Propylene glycol, Glycerin, Algin, Chlorphenesin, Olea europaea fruit oil, Mannitol, Parfum, Sodium citrate, Sodium hyaluronate, Iodopropynyl butylcarbamate, Collagen, Sodium benzoate, Acetyl tetrapeptide-15

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