Radical Skincare Advanced Peptide Antioxidant Serum

Name: Radical Skincare - Advanced Peptide Antioxidant Serum
Brand: Radical Skincare

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WORKS FOR

Anti-oxidation
Moisturizing
Anti-aging
Evens skin tone
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KEY INGREDIENTS

ascorbyl glucoside
adenosine
ascorbyl tetraisopalmitate
niacinamide
hexapeptide-9
acetyl hexapeptide-8
allantoin
camellia sinensis leaf extract
caprylic/capric triglyceride
cetearyl alcohol
cetyl alcohol
cyclopentasiloxane
decarboxy carnosine hcl
dimethicone
dipalmitoyl hydroxyproline
glycerin
helianthus annuus seed oil
oryza sativa bran oil
prunus amygdalus dulcis oil
simmondsia chinensis seed oil
sodium hyaluronate
squalane
superoxide dismutase
vaccinium macrocarpon seed oil
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PROMISES
FULFILLED

83 /100

IRRITANCY

HIGH

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Formula review

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What does the product description say?

"Suitable for all skin types, Radical Skincare Advanced Peptide Antioxidant Serum(30ml) works to fight all 16 identified causes of ageing."

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WIMJ summary

This product contains acetyl hexapeptide-8, adenosine, ascorbyl glucoside, hexapeptide-9. 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.

Ingredient	Effectiveness	Concentration	Irritancy
adenosine	MEDIUM
hexapeptide-9	MEDIUM
acetyl hexapeptide-8	MEDIUM

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"The ingredients work to reduce the appearance of wrinkles, even skin tone and improve skins elasticity and firmness."

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WIMJ summary

The following ingredient (ingredients) in this product might be helpful, but there is no evidence to confirm that it actually works: ascorbyl glucoside.

Ingredient	Effectiveness	Concentration	Irritancy
ascorbyl glucoside	MEDIUM
niacinamide	HIGH
ascorbyl tetraisopalmitate	MEDIUM

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"Follow with Radical Skincare Anti-Aging Restorative Moisture, Eye Revive Creme and Firming Neck and Décolleté Gel."

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WIMJ summary

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: allantoin, glycerin.

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, hexapeptide-9

Ingredient	Effectiveness	Concentration	Irritancy
acetyl hexapeptide-8	HIGH
helianthus annuus seed oil	HIGH
oryza sativa bran oil	HIGH

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This product contains antioxidants (superoxide dismutase) that can help neutralize free radicals in skin. By doing so, they can lessen the damage the skin gets from the UV light (sun).

The following ingredients - ascorbyl glucoside, decarboxy carnosine hcl, vaccinium macrocarpon seed oil also can have an antioxidant effect, but there is less evidence to confirm their effectiveness in skin.

Ingredient	Effectiveness	Concentration	Irritancy
superoxide dismutase	HIGH
decarboxy carnosine hcl	MEDIUM
vaccinium macrocarpon seed oil	MEDIUM

Potential irritants

IRRITANCY

HIGH

Ingredient	Irritancy	Skin Benefit
caprylic/capric triglyceride
ceteareth-20
ascorbyl glucoside

Ingredients by volume

Ingredient	Estimated concentration
water Plain old water	45% - 55%
glycerin One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant	4.4% - 5.4%
caprylic/capric triglyceride 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	4.1% - 5%
cyclopentasiloxane A silicone that helps improve the product texture and spreadability. Can absord oil creating a short-term mattifying effect on the skin	3.1% - 3.8%
cetearyl alcohol A non-drying alcohol. Works as an emollient. Helps water and oil mix together and creates a nice product texture	2.3% - 2.8%
cetyl alcohol A non-drying alcohol that works to soften the skin and stabilize product formulations helping oil and water mix together	1.9% - 2.4%
stearic acid Helps oil and water mix together and works as an emollient	1.7% - 2.1%
ceteareth-20 Helps oil and water mix together. Has some emollient properties	1.5% - 1.9%
ascorbyl glucoside A vitamin C derivative that is more stable but less potent than pure form of vitamin C. Has a potential to boost collagen production, nutralise free radicals and reduce hyperpigmentation, but the required concentration is likely to be much higher than for the pure form of vitamin C, limiting the ingredient's effectiveness in products	1.3% - 1.6%
balanites roxburghii seed oil An emollient. Could be irritating	0.95% - 1.2%
dipalmitoyl hydroxyproline Is claimed to stimulate collagen and elastin production, as well as work as an anti-oxidant. There is however not enough evidence for its effectiveness	0.7% - 1.05%
oryza sativa bran oil Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and might have some anti-oxidant properties	0.6% - 0.95%
prunus amygdalus dulcis oil An emollient that softens the skin	0.55% - 0.85%
simmondsia chinensis seed oil Softens the upper layer of skin and helps restore the healthy skin barrier. Has shown to help calm down inflammation in skin. It is a stable oil, meaning that it retains its properties even when exposed to air.	0.55% - 0.8%
dimethicone A 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	0.5% - 0.8%
vaccinium macrocarpon seed oil A plant oil that can help neutralize free radicals, soften the upper layer of the skin, and support skin's barrier function	0.45% - 0.7%
camellia sinensis leaf extract 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	0.45% - 0.65%
argania spinosa leaf extract	0.35% - 0.65%
decarboxy carnosine hcl Might be able to protect the skin from free radicals, but further evidence of effectiveness is needed	0.3% - 0.6%
euterpe oleracea fruit extract A plant extract that can have some anti-oxidant effect in skin	0.3% - 0.6%
tocopheryl acetate A 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.	0.3% - 0.55%
adenosine Might help improve cell turnover and reduce inflammation in skin. One study shows that the ingredients might be able to stimulate collagen production in skin	0.25% - 0.5%
sodium hyaluronate One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin	0.25% - 0.45%
helianthus annuus seed oil A great emollient due to its high linoleic acid content. One of the most effective plant oils in helping skin hydration and repairing skin barrier function	0.3% - 0.5%
rosmarinus officinalis leaf extract Can be helpful in reducing inflammation in skin. Is a likely irritant	0.25% - 0.45%
allantoin Helps calm down inflammation in skin and can help reduce itching. Helps to repair the skin barrier and keep skin hydrated	0.2% - 0.4%
ascorbyl tetraisopalmitate A vitamin C derivative. Studies show that is might be effective in reducing hyperpigmentation, but there are no studies confirming that it is effectively converted into the bioavailable form of Vitamin C in skin. It is not clear how this derivative compares in effectiveness to the topical application of bioavailable form of vitamin C (L-ascorbic acid)	0.25% - 0.5%
niacinamide Is proven to be effective in reducing blemishes, evening out skin tone and helping to improve lines and wrinkles. It helps the skin to repair sun damage, calm down inflammation and keep maintain good levels of moisture	0.25% - 0.5%
allantoin Helps calm down inflammation in skin and can help reduce itching. Helps to repair the skin barrier and keep skin hydrated	0.2% - 0.4%
acetyl hexapeptide-8 A type of peptide. Peptides are excellent moisturizers and might be able support collagen production reducing fine lines and wrinkles	0.25% - 0.45%
superoxide dismutase An antioxidant enzyme that is naturally present in skin. It can help support skin barrier function and reduce inflammation in skin. It is used in topical medications for inflammatory skin conditions including atopic dermatitis (eczema) and psoriasis. There are three types of natural Superoxide Dismutase in human skin. The compound used in topical treatments and cosmetics are mimics of typically one of these natural variants	0.25% - 0.45%
coffea arabica seed extract Might be helpful in neutralizing free radicals in skin	0.25% - 0.45%
hexapeptide-9 A type of peptide. Peptides are excellent moisturizers and might be able support collagen production reducing fine lines and wrinkles	0.25% - 0.45%
parfum An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients	0.25% - 0.45%
limonene A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat	0.25% - 0.45%
hexyl cinnamal A fragrance with jasmine smell. A likely irritant	0.25% - 0.45%
linalool A fragrance. Can be irritating	0.25% - 0.45%
benzyl salicylate A fragrance. Is a likely irritant	0.25% - 0.45%
hydroxycitronellal A fragrance. A likely allergen and can be irritating	0.25% - 0.45%
sodium hydroxide Used to adjust the product's pH	0.25% - 0.45%
butylene glycol 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	0.25% - 0.45%
carbomer Helps create a thicker or gel-like product texture. It is not a surfactant but can be used in gentle cleansing formulations	0.25% - 0.45%
disodium edta Stabilizes the product formulation	0.25% - 0.45%
hydroxyethyl acrylate/sodium acryloyldimethyl taurate copolymer A gelling agent that thickens the product consistency and leaves the skin with a velvety finish	0.25% - 0.45%
xanthan gum Used to create a thicker product consistency	0.25% - 0.45%
squalane An 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.	0.3% - 0.55%
cyclohexasiloxane A silicone that serves as an emollient. Helps create a nice non-greasy feels	0.25% - 0.5%
polysorbate 60 Helps oil and water mix together	0.25% - 0.45%
caprylyl glycol Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture	0.25% - 0.45%
lecithin Used mostly for creating emulsions - helping oil and water mix together. Helps soften the upper layer of the skin	0.25% - 0.45%
sorbitan isostearate Helps oil and water mix together	0.2% - 0.35%
pentylene glycol Used to preserve products, dissolve other ingredients and create a nice product texture	0.2% - 0.4%
tromethamine Helps adjust pH in products	0.15% - 0.3%
phenoxyethanol A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products	0.15% - 0.3%
chlorphenesin A preservative	0.15% - 0.25%
o-cymen-5-ol A preservative	0.05% - 0.1%
sodium dehydroacetate A preservative	0.15% - 0.25%
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