skinSense Anti-Ageing Redefining Contour Concentrate
Works for
MoisturizingAcetyl tetrapeptide-9, Propylheptyl caprylate + 11 moreWorks well
“This lightweight and milky concentrate contains concentrated active ingredients to firm and smooth the appearance of skin as well as restructuring, sculpting and smoothing the natural contours of the face.”
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:
arginine, 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: arginine, caprylic/capric triglyceride.
The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: acetyl tetrapeptide-9
Anti-agingAcetyl tetrapeptide-9, Prunus amygdalus dulcis oilMay help
“Anti-Ageing Redefining Contour Concentrate”
This product contains acetyl tetrapeptide-9. 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.
Anti-oxidationSide benefit · Hexylresorcinol, Prunus amygdalus dulcis oil + 1 moreMay help
This product contains antioxidants (hexylresorcinol) 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?
Irritancy4 strong irritants: Parfum, Benzyl salicylate + 2 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
Comedogenic1 ingredient rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale1 flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~45–55%
Propylheptyl caprylate~4.4–5.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Propylheptyl caprylatePrunus amygdalus dulcis oil~4.1–5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that softens the skin
More about Prunus amygdalus dulcis oilGlycerin~3–3.6%
- 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 GlycerinOlus oil~2.4–2.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An oil from a mixture of different vegetables. Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Olus oilPentaerythrityl distearate~1.9–2.3%
Myristyl myristate~1.7–2.1%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
An emollient. Is not recommended for acne-prone skin as it can be comedogenic
More about Myristyl myristateCetyl phosphate~1.4–1.7%
Caprylic/capric triglyceride~1.2–1.5%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
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
More about Caprylic/capric triglycerideGlyceryl stearate~1–1.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that softens the skin and forms a protective layer on its surface. Helps water and oil mix together
More about Glyceryl stearatePhenoxyethanol~0.7–1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolArginine~0.6–0.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An amino acid that is naturally present in skin and helps keep it hydrated. When used together with AHAs, it can reduce their irritating effect on the skin
More about ArginineDimethyl isosorbide~0.55–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to dissolve other ingredients in a product and can enhance their ability to penetrate the skin
More about Dimethyl isosorbideParfum~0.5–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumHexylresorcinol~0.5–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Might be helpful in reducing hyperpigmentation and neutralizing free radicals in skin
More about HexylresorcinolHydroxyacetophenone~0.5–0.75%
Stearyl alcohol~0.55–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that helps soften the skin
More about Stearyl alcoholHydrated silica~0.55–0.85%
Trehalose~0.4–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A sugar that attracts water to the upper layer of the skin
More about TrehaloseSodium polyacrylate~0.45–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a gel-like product texture, as well as to stabilize emulsions
More about Sodium polyacrylateXanthan gum~0.35–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a thicker product consistency
More about Xanthan gumSesamum indicum seed extract~0.3–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Plant oil that due to its high content of linoleic acid can help support skin's barrier function improving its hydration
More about Sesamum indicum seed extractSodium hyaluronate~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin
More about Sodium hyaluronateCitric acid~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
More about Citric acidTrisodium ethylenediamine disuccinate~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to improve stability of the formulation
More about Trisodium ethylenediamine disuccinateBenzyl salicylate~0.2–0.35%
Glycyrrhiza glabra root extract~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant extract that can help lighten the skin and calm down inflammation. Might be helpful in neutralizing free radicals
More about Glycyrrhiza glabra root extractMannitol~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps to attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about MannitolMethylcellulose~0.15–0.3%
Limonene~0.1–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- High
A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat
More about LimoneneLinalool~0.1–0.2%
Ammonium lauryl sulfate~0.2–0.4%
Ethylhexylglycerin~0.05–0.1%
Acetyl tetrapeptide-9~0.05–0.1%
- 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-9Ingredient list view
Water, Propylheptyl caprylate, Prunus amygdalus dulcis oil, Glycerin, Olus oil, Pentaerythrityl distearate, Myristyl myristate, Cetyl phosphate, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Glyceryl stearate, Phenoxyethanol, Arginine, Dimethyl isosorbide, Parfum, Hexylresorcinol, Hydroxyacetophenone, Stearyl alcohol, Hydrated silica, Trehalose, Sodium polyacrylate, Xanthan gum, Sesamum indicum seed extract, Sodium hyaluronate, Citric acid, Trisodium ethylenediamine disuccinate, Benzyl salicylate, Glycyrrhiza glabra root extract, Mannitol, Methylcellulose, Limonene, Linalool, Ammonium lauryl sulfate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Acetyl tetrapeptide-9
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| skinSenseAnti-Ageing Redefining Contour ConcentrateYOUR PRODUCT | Institut EsthedermCellular Concentrate Fundamental Serum | ColoresciencePEP UP Collagen Boost Face and Neck Treatment | Peter Thomas RothPeptide 21 Wrinkle Resist Serum | |
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| Match | — | 49% | 48% | 47% |
| Price | — | $116.52 | $169.00 | $125.00 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 6 of 12 | 5 of 12 | 4 of 12 |
| Key difference | — | Carnosine | Copper Tripeptide-1 | Acetyl Octapeptide-3 |
| Irritancy | High | Medium | Medium | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | — | Contains drying alcohol | — | — |
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Product summary
"skinSense - Anti-Ageing Redefining Contour Concentrate" is effective for: Moisturizing
This product could be helpful for: Anti-aging and Anti-oxidation, but its actives are not the most effective or are not well-studied.
Ingredient callouts
- Peptides (acetyl tetrapeptide-9 0.05% - 0.10%). Peptides are a very big group of ingredients. They all consist of a different combination of aminoacids. Our skin produces Peptides naturally. Some of them work as natural antibiotics, promote wound-healing and production of collagen. The scientists are still studying how effective the topical application of Peptides is, but it is very likely that theynare helpful. Peptides might be able to support skin barrier restoration and even have an anti-aging benefit. At the very least, they certainly help attract water to the skin and support the hydration in this way.
- Humectants (trehalose 0.40% - 0.60%, sodium hyaluronate 0.25% - 0.50%, arginine 0.60% - 0.90%, mannitol 0.20% - 0.35% and glycerin 3.00% - 3.60%). These ingredients help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improve the skin hydration.
Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 7 studies and safety reviews.
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- 6Hyaluronic acid: A key molecule in skin agingncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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