Works for
Anti-agingTrifluoroacetyl tripeptide-2, Acetyl tetrapeptide-2May help
“Key Benefits Diminish the look of crepey skin Address uneven skin texture Improve the appearance of body skin firmness and tone Improve the look of sagging”
This product contains acetyl tetrapeptide-2, trifluoroacetyl tripeptide-2. 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.
Evens skin toneNo ingredient credited for this claimNot delivered
“Key Benefits Diminish the look of crepey skin Address uneven skin texture Improve the appearance of body skin firmness and tone Improve the look of sagging”
Effective ingredients missing or their concentration is too low
MoisturizingNot advertised by the brand · Trifluoroacetyl tripeptide-2, Acetyl tetrapeptide-2 + 12 moreWorks well
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:
dextran, 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: dimethicone, bis-peg-12 dimethicone.
The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: acetyl tetrapeptide-2, trifluoroacetyl tripeptide-2
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy4 strong irritants: Citrus paradisi peel oil, Zingiber officinale root extract + 2 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
Comedogenic2 ingredients rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale2 flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~45–55%
Dimethicone~5.9–7.2%
- 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 DimethiconeHdi/trimethylol hexyllactone crosspolymer~4.3–5.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a silky product texture and add volume to products
More about Hdi/trimethylol hexyllactone crosspolymerGlycerin~3.1–3.8%
- 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 GlycerinC18-21 alkane~2.4–2.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Polysilicone-11~2–2.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A silicone that forms a light film on the skin surface helping to bind water and temporarily absorb oils creating a matt and powdery feel
More about Polysilicone-11Butylene glycol~1.7–2.1%
- 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 glycolBis-peg-12 dimethicone~1.5–1.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A type of silicone. Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Bis-peg-12 dimethiconeCoffea arabica seed oil~1.2–1.5%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Might be helpful in neutralizing free radicals in skin
More about Coffea arabica seed oilPropanediol~1–1.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Acts as a solvent for other ingredients. Speeds up the absorption of other ingredients into the skin
More about PropanediolSodium acrylate/sodium acryloyldimethyl taurate copolymer~0.75–1.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a thicker product consistency
More about Sodium acrylate/sodium acryloyldimethyl taurate copolymerBrassica campestris sterols~0.6–0.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Help soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Brassica campestris sterolsPolymethylsilsesquioxane~0.6–0.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A silicone that improves product texture and helps dissolve other ingredients. Can form a non-greasy film on the skin to prevent moisture loss
More about PolymethylsilsesquioxaneDecyl glucoside~0.55–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- High
Helps oil and water mix together. Can be irritating
More about Decyl glucosideIsohexadecane~0.55–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Improves the texture of the product and helps soften the skin. Helps oil and water mix together and can be used as a cleansing agent
More about IsohexadecaneHydroxyacetophenone~0.45–0.65%
Trifluoroacetyl tripeptide-2~0.35–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A type of peptide. Peptides are excellent moisturizers and might be able support collagen production reducing fine lines and wrinkles
More about Trifluoroacetyl tripeptide-2Citrus paradisi peel oil~0.3–0.6%
Polysorbate 80~0.35–0.6%
Zingiber officinale root extract~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that can contain an irritating essential oil. Might have some anti-oxidant effect, but evidence is lacking
More about Zingiber officinale root extractOenanthe javanica extract~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Silica~0.35–0.65%
Tromethamine~0.2–0.4%
Caffeine~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Might be helpful in neutralizing free radicals. Can have a dehydration effect that might somewhat decrease the look of puffy eyes
More about CaffeineChlorella vulgaris extract~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
A plant extract that can help to attract water to the upper layer of the skin and might have some anti-oxidant and anti-inflammatory properties
More about Chlorella vulgaris extractSodium citrate~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps to control the skin's pH level. Maintains the skin's natural film of amino-lactic acids and oils. Helps to preserve products
More about Sodium citrateMelissa officinalis leaf extract~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that is added for its fragrance. Can be irritating
More about Melissa officinalis leaf extractLentinus edodes extract~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Caprylyl glycol~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture
More about Caprylyl glycolHydrolyzed rice protein~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Might have some anti-oxidant properties
More about Hydrolyzed rice proteinChlorella vulgaris/lupinus albus protein ferment~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 2/5
Coleus forskohlii root extract~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Dextran~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the most upper layer of the skin. Derived from sugar
More about DextranAcetyl tetrapeptide-2~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A type of peptide. Peptides are excellent moisturizers and might be able support collagen production reducing fine lines and wrinkles
More about Acetyl tetrapeptide-2Phytic acid~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
An alpha-hydroxy acid (AHA), but is mostly used to stabilize product formulations in cosmetics
More about Phytic acidCitric acid~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
More about Citric acidDisodium edta~0.15–0.3%
Alcohol denat.~0.15–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- High
Produces temporary toning effect. Can help dissolve other ingredients or preserve products
More about Alcohol denat.Phenoxyethanol~0.15–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolEthylhexylglycerin~0.15–0.3%
Sodium benzoate~0.15–0.25%
Potassium sorbate~0.15–0.3%
Ingredient list view
Water, Dimethicone, Hdi/trimethylol hexyllactone crosspolymer, Glycerin, C18-21 alkane, Polysilicone-11, Butylene glycol, Bis-peg-12 dimethicone, Coffea arabica seed oil, Propanediol, Sodium acrylate/sodium acryloyldimethyl taurate copolymer, Brassica campestris sterols, Polymethylsilsesquioxane, Decyl glucoside, Isohexadecane, Hydroxyacetophenone, Trifluoroacetyl tripeptide-2, Citrus paradisi peel oil, Polysorbate 80, Zingiber officinale root extract, Oenanthe javanica extract, Silica, Tromethamine, Caffeine, Chlorella vulgaris extract, Sodium citrate, Melissa officinalis leaf extract, Lentinus edodes extract, Caprylyl glycol, Hydrolyzed rice protein, Chlorella vulgaris/lupinus albus protein ferment, Coleus forskohlii root extract, Dextran, Acetyl tetrapeptide-2, Phytic acid, Citric acid, Disodium edta, Alcohol denat., Phenoxyethanol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Sodium benzoate, Potassium sorbate
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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.
| SkinMedicaFirm & Tone Lotion For BodyYOUR PRODUCT | Revision SkincareBodiFirm™ | Super Healthy Skin™Daily Moisture Lotion | Peter Thomas RothFace Care Wrinkle Resist Eye Cream | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 60% | 54% | 53% |
| Price | $132.00 | — | $35.00−$97.00 | — |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 6 of 8 | 4 of 8 | 7 of 8 |
| Key difference | — | Ceramide Ng | Butyrospermum Parkii Butter | Tripeptide-1 |
| Irritancy | High | High | Medium | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | Contains drying alcohol | — | — | — |
| View product | Shop | Shop | Shop |
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Product summary
"SkinMedica - Firm & Tone Lotion For Body" is effective for: Moisturizing
This product could be helpful for: Anti-aging, but its actives are not the most effective or are not well-studied.
Ingredient callouts
- Peptides (acetyl tetrapeptide-2 0.20% - 0.40% and trifluoroacetyl tripeptide-2 0.35% - 0.65%). There are many different kind of Peptides and they are naturally present in our skin. They all are a combination of aminoacids. Some of them work as natural antibiotics, promote wound-healing and production of collagen. The science is still not settled on how effective Peptides are in skincare, but it is very likely that they have a benefit. They might help restore the skin barrier and fight the signs of aging. At the very least, Peptides work as humectants: they attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improve its hydration.
- Humectants (dextran 0.20% - 0.40% and glycerin 3.10% - 3.80%). These ingredients help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improve the skin hydration.
Price
The product retails for 165.00$ 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 12 studies and safety reviews.
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- 2Final Report on the Safety Assessment of Dimethicone Copolyoljournals.sagepub.com
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