Secret Key Multi Cell Night Repair Ampoule
Works for
MoisturizingNiacinamide, Glycerin + 4 moreWorks well
“Secret Key Multi Cell Night Repair Ampoule helps to hydrate skin and improve skin elasticity.”
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: dimethicone, cyclopentasiloxane.
The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: niacinamide
Evens skin toneArbutin, NiacinamideWorks well
“Dense ampoule enriched with grape, tomato and green tea stem cells repairs skin cells, smoothens wrinkles, brightens dark spots and improves skin resilience overnight for a youthful, dewy complexion.”
This product can help reduce hypepigmentation and even out the skin tone because it contains the following effective ingredients: niacinamide
The following ingredient (ingredients) in this product might be helpful, but there is no evidence to confirm that it actually can help even out the skin tone: arbutin.
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.
Anti-agingNiacinamide, AdenosineWorks well
“Dense ampoule enriched with grape, tomato and green tea stem cells repairs skin cells, smoothens wrinkles, brightens dark spots and improves skin resilience overnight for a youthful, dewy complexion.”
This product can help reduce and prevent fine lines and wrinkles, improve skin elasticity and firmness because it contains adenosine, niacinamide.
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.
Anti-blemishSide benefit · NiacinamideWorks well
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.
Anti-oxidationSide benefit · Arbutin, AdenosineMay help
This product contains antioxidants (arbutin) that might be able to help neutralize free radicals in skin to lessen the damage it gets from the UV light (sun). There is not enough evidence to confirm their effectiveness in skin though.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy2 strong irritants: Alcohol, ParfumMedium risk
ComedogenicClean of flagged comedogenic ingredientsNone flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~40–60%
Glycerin~4.1–6.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One 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 GlycerinButylene glycol~3.5–5.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
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
More about Butylene glycolArbutin~2.8–4.2%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Beta-arbutin. Can help to reduce hyperpigmentation and has an anti-oxidant effect when used in high enough concentration. Is less effective compared to alpha-arbutin
More about ArbutinNiacinamide~2.1–3.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
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
More about NiacinamideAlcohol~1.7–2.5%
- Irritation risk
- High
Can be drying and contribute to skin irritation. Used in formulars to dissolve other ingredients, create a thinner product consistency or for its antibacterial properties
More about AlcoholCyclopentasiloxane~1.4–2.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A silicone that helps improve the product texture and spreadability. Can absorb oil creating a short-term mattifying effect on the skin
More about CyclopentasiloxaneDimethicone~1.3–1.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
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
More about DimethiconePeg-60 hydrogenated castor oil~1–1.5%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oil and water mix together
More about Peg-60 hydrogenated castor oilMethylparaben~0.15–0.3%
Dimethicone/vinyl dimethicone crosspolymer~0.55–1.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to stabilize product formulations and create a nice product texture
More about Dimethicone/vinyl dimethicone crosspolymerCarbomer~0.45–1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps create a thicker or gel-like product texture. It is not a surfactant but can be used in gentle cleansing formulations
More about CarbomerTriethanolamine~0.4–0.9%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to adjust pH of the product and can help improve the product's smell
More about TriethanolamineXanthan gum~0.3–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a thicker product consistency
More about Xanthan gumSolanum lycopersicum callus culture extract~0.2–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Camellia sinensis callus culture extract~0.1–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Vitis vinifera callus culture extract~0.1–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Bifida ferment extract~0.1–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Adenosine~0.05–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
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)
More about AdenosineDisodium edta~0.05–0.15%
Parfum~0.05–0.15%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumIngredient list view
Water, Glycerin, Butylene glycol, Arbutin, Niacinamide, Alcohol, Cyclopentasiloxane, Dimethicone, Peg-60 hydrogenated castor oil, Methylparaben, Dimethicone/vinyl dimethicone crosspolymer, Carbomer, Triethanolamine, Xanthan gum, Solanum lycopersicum callus culture extract, Camellia sinensis callus culture extract, Vitis vinifera callus culture extract, Bifida ferment extract, Adenosine, Disodium edta, Parfum
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Match % combines shared ingredients, the first five ingredients, shared actives and hero ingredients, irritancy (lower counts in the alternative's favour), texture and body area. Only products in the same routine step are compared.
| Secret KeyMulti Cell Night Repair AmpouleYOUR PRODUCT | AESTURARegederm 365 Skin Tightening Capsule Serum | Paula's choiceResist Ultra-Light Super Antioxidant Concentrate Serum | WelldermaPDRN Exosome Hydro Ampoule | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 100% | 97% | 96% |
| Price | — | $47.37 | $52.47 | $21.00 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 4 of 6 | 5 of 6 | 5 of 6 |
| Key difference | — | 3-O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid | Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate | Hexapeptide-9 |
| Irritancy | Medium | Low | Low | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | Contains drying alcohol | — | — | — |
| View product | Shop | Shop | Shop |
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Product summary
"Secret Key - Multi Cell Night Repair Ampoule" is effective for: Anti-aging, Moisturizing, Evens skin tone and Anti-blemish
Ingredient callouts
- A good concentration of Niacinamide (2.10% - 3.10%). Niacinamide is a well-studied multi-tasking active. It is stable, and can work well in almost any hydrating formulation. There is solid evidence that Niacinamide can help support skin barrier, regulate oil production and reduce acne and clogged pores. It also helps to fight photodamage and improve the skin tone, reducing pigmentation marks.
- Adenosine 0.05% - 0.25%. It is a chemical present inside our skin cells. A clinical trial confirmed that topical application of Adenosine in a low concentration can reduce dynamic wrinkles (these are the wrinkles that appear with age in a places where our mimic is the most active, for example, in the corners of the eyes or on the forehead).
- Humectants (glycerin 4.10% - 6.20%). These ingredients help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improve the skin hydration.
Price
The product retails for 20.50A$ in Australia, for 29.99£ in the United Kingdom and for 13.73$ in the United States.
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 8 studies and safety reviews.
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- 2Arbutin - Commentatymdedge.com
- 3TOPICAL TREATMENT OF MELASMAncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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