Name: Secret Key - 24K Gold Premium First Essence
Brand: Secret Key

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Anti-aging
Moisturizing
Anti-blemish
Evens skin tone

Anti-aging

What does the product description say?

Tiny 24K gold flakes give this first treatment essence a luxury look and feel while restoring skin's radiant glow.

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This product can help reduce and prevent fine lines and wrinkles, improve skin elasticity and firmness because it contains adenosine, niacinamide.

These ingredients in the product can also be helpful, even though there is less evidence for their effectiveness: oligopeptide-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.

niacinamide 3.5% - 5.3%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

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. The concentration of about 2% is effective for supporting the skin barrier and evening out the skin tone. Concentration of 4-6% is better for helping with acne and balancing the sebum production

adenosine 0.1% - 0.4%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

Might help improve cell turnover and reduce inflammation in skin. One study shows that the ingredients might be able to help reduce dynamic wrinkles (for example, in the corners of the eyes or on the forehead)

oligopeptide-1 0.1% - 0.35%

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

Moisturizing

What does the product description say?

Hyaluronic acid, EGF, alongside other brightening and help restore moisture, resilience and elasticity to skin.

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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, hydrolyzed collagen.

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: hydrolyzed collagen, caprylyl glycol.

The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: niacinamide, oligopeptide-1

glycerin 4.5% - 6.8%

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

hydrolyzed collagen 1.1% - 1.6%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

A typically plant-derived compound that is supposed mimic human collagen. Cannot penetrate the skin barrier so is not particularly useful in skincare products beyond attracting water to the upper layer of the skin

niacinamide 3.5% - 5.3%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

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. The concentration of about 2% is effective for supporting the skin barrier and evening out the skin tone. Concentration of 4-6% is better for helping with acne and balancing the sebum production

Anti-blemish

This product can help reduce breakouts and clogged pores because it contains the following ingredient: niacinamide. This ingredient is used for treating acne and can have a noticeable effect.

niacinamide 3.5% - 5.3%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

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. The concentration of about 2% is effective for supporting the skin barrier and evening out the skin tone. Concentration of 4-6% is better for helping with acne and balancing the sebum production

sodium ascorbyl phosphate 0.05% - 0.2%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Insufficient!

A stable derivative of vitamin C. It is oil-soluble which means it is more likely to penetrate the skin compared to the pure form of vitamin C (which is water-soluble), but it is less bio-available and is way less effective in stimulating collagen and reducing wrinkles compared to the pure form of vitamin C (L-ascorbic acid) and its other derivatives (for example, magnesium ascorbyl phosphate). At the same time, this vitamin C derivative has been shown in studies to be effective in reducing acne, blemishes and clogged pores. It is less irritating then the pure form of vitamin C

Evens skin tone

This product can help reduce hypepigmentation and even out the skin tone because it contains the following effective ingredients: niacinamide

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.

niacinamide 3.5% - 5.3%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

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. The concentration of about 2% is effective for supporting the skin barrier and evening out the skin tone. Concentration of 4-6% is better for helping with acne and balancing the sebum production

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niacinamide 3.5% - 5.3%

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Works for: Evens skin tone, Anti-blemish, Moisturizing, Anti-aging, Reduces irritation, Antibacterial, Anti-inflammatory, Reduces redness

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. The concentration of about 2% is effective for supporting the skin barrier and evening out the skin tone. Concentration of 4-6% is better for helping with acne and balancing the sebum production

adenosine 0.1% - 0.4%

Irritation risk:

Works for: Anti-aging, Moisturizing, Anti-oxidation

Might help improve cell turnover and reduce inflammation in skin. One study shows that the ingredients might be able to help reduce dynamic wrinkles (for example, in the corners of the eyes or on the forehead)

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alcohol denat. 2.7% - 4.1%

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Produces temporary toning effect. Can help dissolve other ingredients or preserve products

lonicera japonica flower extract 1.7% - 2.5%

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Works for: Anti-oxidation

A plant extract that might help neutralize free radicals in skin. Can contain volalite oils and be irritating

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We couldn't find any comodogenic ingredients in this product

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water 40% - 60%

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Plain old water

glycerin 4.5% - 6.8%

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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

niacinamide 3.5% - 5.3%

Irritation risk:

Works for: Evens skin tone, Anti-blemish, Moisturizing, Anti-aging, Reduces irritation, Antibacterial, Anti-inflammatory, Reduces redness

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. The concentration of about 2% is effective for supporting the skin barrier and evening out the skin tone. Concentration of 4-6% is better for helping with acne and balancing the sebum production

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Water, Glycerin, Niacinamide, Alcohol denat., Butylene glycol, Lonicera japonica flower extract, Caviar extract, Royal jelly extract, Hydrolyzed collagen, Sodium hyaluronate, Solanum lycopersicum callus culture extract, Vitis vinifera callus culture extract, Boswellia serrata resin extract, Zanthoxylum piperitum fruit extract, Usnea barbata extract, Pulsatilla koreana extract, Carbomer, Peg-60 hydrogenated castor oil, Triethanolamine, Xanthan gum, 1,2-hexanediol, Adenosine, Gold, Ci 77480, Unknown, Oligopeptide-1, Unknown, Caprylhydroxamic acid, Caprylyl glycol, Lecithin, Sodium ascorbyl phosphate, Disodium edta, Parfum

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Key ingredients	niacinamide oligopeptide-1 +4 more	Common: niacinamide oligopeptide-1 +4 more Other: madecassoside madecassic acid +42 more	Common: oligopeptide-1 niacinamide +3 more Other: sh-oligopeptide-1 dipeptide diaminobutyroyl benzylamide diacetate +11 more	Common: oligopeptide-1 niacinamide +3 more Other: madecassoside retinyl palmitate +19 more	Common: niacinamide oligopeptide-1 +4 more Other: madecassoside madecassic acid +42 more	Common: oligopeptide-1 niacinamide +3 more Other: hexapeptide-11 oligopeptide-3 +9 more	Common: niacinamide adenosine +3 more Other: acetyl glucosamine fructooligosaccharides +9 more	Common: niacinamide adenosine +3 more Other: phytosphingosine ceramide np +9 more	Common: niacinamide adenosine +3 more Other: panthenol allantoin +1 more	Common: niacinamide adenosine +3 more Other: arbutin beta-glucan +5 more	Common: niacinamide adenosine +3 more Other: caffeine hyaluronic acid +3 more	Common: adenosine glycerin +2 more Other: betaine biosaccharide gum-1
Irritancy	IRRITANCY HIGH	IRRITANCY HIGH	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY HIGH	IRRITANCY HIGH	IRRITANCY HIGH	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY MEDIUM
Potential Irritants	parfum Has skin benefit? zanthoxylum piperitum fruit extract Has skin benefit? +12 more	parfum Has skin benefit? propolis extract Has skin benefit? +34 more	parfum Has skin benefit? polyglyceryl-10 laurate Has skin benefit? +4 more	pyridoxine Has skin benefit? rose flower oil Has skin benefit? +38 more	parfum Has skin benefit? propolis extract Has skin benefit? +34 more	citrus aurantium bergamia fruit oil Has skin benefit? salvia officinalis oil Has skin benefit? +16 more	parfum Has skin benefit? disodium edta Has skin benefit? +10 more	parfum Has skin benefit? propylene glycol Has skin benefit? +9 more	parfum Has skin benefit? ethyl hexanediol Has skin benefit? +6 more	arbutin Has skin benefit? tremella fuciformis extract Has skin benefit? +5 more	disodium edta Has skin benefit? ethylhexylglycerin Has skin benefit? +4 more	parfum Has skin benefit? actinidia chinensis fruit extract Has skin benefit? +7 more
All ingredients	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +31 more	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +104 more	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +36 more	water Has skin benefit? butylene glycol Has skin benefit? +84 more	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +104 more	water Has skin benefit? butylene glycol Has skin benefit? +47 more	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +39 more	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +40 more	water Has skin benefit? methylpropanediol Has skin benefit? +23 more	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +22 more	water Has skin benefit? dipropylene glycol Has skin benefit? +30 more	water Has skin benefit? butylene glycol Has skin benefit? +22 more

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Anti-aging

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Moisturizing

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Anti-blemish

Evens skin tone

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