Works for
ExfoliationHydroxyethyl urea, AllantoinWorks well
“Key ingredient Allantoin provides gentle exfoliation to eliminate dead cells and reveal the newer, brighter skin underneath.”
This product can help exfoliate the skin. In other words, it helps break down the bonds between dead cells on the surface of the skin and speed up the skin turnover. Skin often appears softer and brighter after exfoliation, but overdoing it can result in disrupted skin barrier. The following ingredient is doing the exfoliating job in this product: hydroxyethyl urea.
MoisturizingDipeptide diaminobutyroyl benzylamide diacetate, Palmitoyl dipeptide-5 diaminobutyroyl hydroxythreonine + 20 moreWorks well
“The first part comprises a Peptide Punch serum, which uses a potent blend of peptides, collagen boosters and antioxidant botanicals to replenish deep hydration and improve elasticity and firmness.”
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, betaine.
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, hydrolyzed collagen.
The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: dipeptide diaminobutyroyl benzylamide diacetate, palmitoyl dipeptide-5 diaminobutyroyl hydroxythreonine, palmitoyl tripeptide-5
Anti-agingTetradecyl aminobutyroylvalylaminobutyric urea trifluoroacetate, Dipeptide diaminobutyroyl benzylamide diacetate + 3 moreMay help
“The 2-step masks are designed to target and correct specific skin concerns whilst also delivering anti-ageing benefits for a youthful complexion.”
This product contains dipeptide diaminobutyroyl benzylamide diacetate, palmitoyl dipeptide-5 diaminobutyroyl hydroxythreonine, palmitoyl tripeptide-5, tetradecyl aminobutyroylvalylaminobutyric urea trifluoroacetate. 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.
Anti-oxidationSide benefit · Camellia sinensis leaf extract, Phaseolus lunatus seed extract + 1 moreMay help
This product contains antioxidants (camellia sinensis leaf extract) 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?
Irritancy11 strong irritants: Chrysanthellum indicum extract, Illicium verum fruit extract + 9 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
ComedogenicClean of flagged comedogenic ingredientsNone flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~45–55%
Glycerin~5.2–6.4%
- 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 GlycerinMethylpropanediol~4–4.9%
Butylene glycol~2.9–3.6%
- 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 glycolBetaine~2.2–2.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improves the product texture
More about BetaineHydroxyethyl urea~1.8–2.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A derivative of urea, a compound that is naturally present in skin. Attracts water to the upper layer of the skin. Can enhance penetration of other ingredients
More about Hydroxyethyl ureaCarbomer~1.5–1.9%
- 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 CarbomerTromethamine~1.4–1.7%
Glyceryl polyacrylate~1.1–1.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps to create a nice product texture and spread the product more easily on the skin
More about Glyceryl polyacrylatePeg-60 hydrogenated castor oil~0.75–1.15%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oil and water mix together
More about Peg-60 hydrogenated castor oil1,2-hexanediol~0.55–0.8%
Pseudoalteromonas ferment extract~0.45–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Phenoxyethanol~0.35–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolAllantoin~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps calm down inflammation in skin and can help reduce itching. Helps to repair the skin barrier and keep skin hydrated
More about AllantoinAvena sativa meal extract~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A type of oatmeal extract. Helps restore skin barrier and has antioxidant properties
More about Avena sativa meal extractCamellia sinensis leaf extract~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
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
More about Camellia sinensis leaf extractChaenomeles sinensis fruit extract~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Chrysanthellum indicum extract~0.2–0.4%
Diospyros kaki leaf extract~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Caprylyl glycol~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture
More about Caprylyl glycolArtemisia princeps leaf extract~0.15–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Disodium edta~0.15–0.25%
Illicium verum fruit extract~0.1–0.15%
- Irritation risk
- High
Anise fruit extract. Used as a fragrance. Can be irritating
More about Illicium verum fruit extractAloe barbadensis leaf extract~0.15–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Traditionally used to treat sunburns, dermatitis and inflammation, but evidence for its effectiveness is lacking. The extract can contain humectants that help attract water into the skin
More about Aloe barbadensis leaf extractPalmitoyl tripeptide-5~0.1–0.2%
- 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 Palmitoyl tripeptide-5Magnesium chloride~0.1–0.25%
Palmitoyl dipeptide-5 diaminobutyroyl hydroxythreonine~0.1–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Tetradecyl aminobutyroylvalylaminobutyric urea trifluoroacetate~0.1–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A peptide. It helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin, support skin's barrier function and might have some slight anti-aging effect through stimulating skin's own production of hyaluronic acid
More about Tetradecyl aminobutyroylvalylaminobutyric urea trifluoroacetateAnthemis nobilis flower extract~0.1–0.15%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that one one hand, can contain compounds that can help calm down skin irritation, but, on the other hand, its other compounds (especially fragrant ones) can themselves be irritating
More about Anthemis nobilis flower extractCinnamomum cassia bark extract~0.15–0.3%
Peg-2 phenyl ether~0.15–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Dipeptide diaminobutyroyl benzylamide diacetate~0.1–0.2%
- 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 Dipeptide diaminobutyroyl benzylamide diacetatePalmitoyl dipeptide-5 diaminohydroxybutyrate~0.1–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Sodium hyaluronate~0.1–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin
More about Sodium hyaluronateParfum~0.1–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumSaussurea involucrata extract~0.15–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Linalool~0.15–0.25%
Hydrolyzed collagen~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
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
More about Hydrolyzed collagenButylphenyl methylpropional~0.15–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- High
A fragrance. Can trigger allergic reactions and be irritating
More about Butylphenyl methylpropionalHexyl cinnamal~0.15–0.25%
Limonene~0.15–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- High
A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat
More about LimoneneGeraniol~0.15–0.25%
Water~0.15–0.3%
Methylpropanediol~0.15–0.3%
Glycereth-26~0.15–0.3%
Butylene glycol~0.15–0.3%
- 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 glycol1,2-hexanediol~0.15–0.3%
Peg/ppg-17/6 copolymer~0.15–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Ethylhexylglycerin~0.15–0.3%
Hydroxyethyl urea~0.15–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A derivative of urea, a compound that is naturally present in skin. Attracts water to the upper layer of the skin. Can enhance penetration of other ingredients
More about Hydroxyethyl ureaPpg-26-buteth-26~0.15–0.3%
Allantoin~0.15–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps calm down inflammation in skin and can help reduce itching. Helps to repair the skin barrier and keep skin hydrated
More about AllantoinAvena sativa meal extract~0.15–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A type of oatmeal extract. Helps restore skin barrier and has antioxidant properties
More about Avena sativa meal extractChrysanthemum morifolium flower extract~0.15–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- High
Used as a fragrance. Might have some anti-oxidant effect
More about Chrysanthemum morifolium flower extractLinum usitatissimum seed extract~0.15–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Phaseolus lunatus seed extract~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Bean seed extract. It might have some anti-oxidant properties
More about Phaseolus lunatus seed extractPeg-40 hydrogenated castor oil~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oil and water mix together
More about Peg-40 hydrogenated castor oilEucalyptus globulus leaf extract~0.15–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- High
Used as a fragrance. Can be irritating
More about Eucalyptus globulus leaf extractUrtica dioica extract~0.15–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Arginine~0.15–0.3%
- 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 ArginineCarbomer~0.15–0.3%
- 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 CarbomerHydroxyethylcellulose~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to thicken product formulations and create gel-like textures
More about HydroxyethylcelluloseXanthan gum~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a thicker product consistency
More about Xanthan gumGlycerin~0.2–0.4%
- 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 GlycerinAloe barbadensis leaf extract~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Traditionally used to treat sunburns, dermatitis and inflammation, but evidence for its effectiveness is lacking. The extract can contain humectants that help attract water into the skin
More about Aloe barbadensis leaf extractBarosma betulina leaf extract~0.15–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Caprylhydroxamic acid~0.15–0.3%
Hydrolyzed jojoba esters~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Hydrolyzed jojoba estersSodium hyaluronate~0.15–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin
More about Sodium hyaluronateHoney extract~0.15–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Honey extractDipotassium glycyrrhizate~0.15–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A salt derived from licorice. Works as an emollient to soften the upper layer of the skin and can help calm down inflammation. Might be helpful for skin lightening
More about Dipotassium glycyrrhizateParfum~0.15–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumTetrasodium edta~0.15–0.3%
Houttuynia cordata extract~0.15–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Chamomilla recutita flower water~0.15–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Citric acid~0.15–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
More about Citric acidHydrolyzed collagen~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
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
More about Hydrolyzed collagenPolyglutamic acid~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin.
More about Polyglutamic acidPolyquaternium-51~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that helps create a nice silky finish on the skin
More about Polyquaternium-51Disodium phosphate~0.15–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps adjust the product pH and stabilize the formulation
More about Disodium phosphatePolysorbate 60~0.15–0.3%
Phenoxyethanol~0.15–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolSodium phosphate~0.15–0.25%
Pentylene glycol~0.15–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to preserve products, dissolve other ingredients and create a nice product texture
More about Pentylene glycolCaprylyl glycol~0.15–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture
More about Caprylyl glycolIngredient list view
Water, Glycerin, Methylpropanediol, Butylene glycol, Betaine, Hydroxyethyl urea, Carbomer, Tromethamine, Glyceryl polyacrylate, Peg-60 hydrogenated castor oil, 1,2-hexanediol, Pseudoalteromonas ferment extract, Phenoxyethanol, Allantoin, Avena sativa meal extract, Camellia sinensis leaf extract, Chaenomeles sinensis fruit extract, Chrysanthellum indicum extract, Diospyros kaki leaf extract, Caprylyl glycol, Artemisia princeps leaf extract, Disodium edta, Illicium verum fruit extract, Aloe barbadensis leaf extract, Palmitoyl tripeptide-5, Magnesium chloride, Palmitoyl dipeptide-5 diaminobutyroyl hydroxythreonine, Tetradecyl aminobutyroylvalylaminobutyric urea trifluoroacetate, Anthemis nobilis flower extract, Cinnamomum cassia bark extract, Peg-2 phenyl ether, Dipeptide diaminobutyroyl benzylamide diacetate, Palmitoyl dipeptide-5 diaminohydroxybutyrate, Sodium hyaluronate, Parfum, Saussurea involucrata extract, Linalool, Hydrolyzed collagen, Butylphenyl methylpropional, Hexyl cinnamal, Limonene, Geraniol, Water, Methylpropanediol, Glycereth-26, Butylene glycol, 1,2-hexanediol, Peg/ppg-17/6 copolymer, Ethylhexylglycerin, Hydroxyethyl urea, Ppg-26-buteth-26, Allantoin, Avena sativa meal extract, Chrysanthemum morifolium flower extract, Linum usitatissimum seed extract, Phaseolus lunatus seed extract, Peg-40 hydrogenated castor oil, Eucalyptus globulus leaf extract, Urtica dioica extract, Arginine, Carbomer, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Xanthan gum, Glycerin, Aloe barbadensis leaf extract, Barosma betulina leaf extract, Caprylhydroxamic acid, Hydrolyzed jojoba esters, Sodium hyaluronate, Honey extract, Dipotassium glycyrrhizate, Parfum, Tetrasodium edta, Houttuynia cordata extract, Chamomilla recutita flower water, Citric acid, Hydrolyzed collagen, Polyglutamic acid, Polyquaternium-51, Disodium phosphate, Polysorbate 60, Phenoxyethanol, Sodium phosphate, Pentylene glycol, Caprylyl glycol
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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.
| Skinvitals2 Step Face Mask - ControlYOUR PRODUCT | HydroPeptidePower Serum | HanskinCollagen Peptide Hydra Ampoule | Peter Thomas RothFirm X Collagen Serum | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 54% | 53% | 52% |
| Price | — | $64.00 | $22.39 | $69.30 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 5 of 16 | 7 of 16 | 6 of 16 |
| Key difference | — | Acetyl Hexapeptide-30 | Pentapeptide-18 | Acetyl Tetrapeptide-2 |
| Irritancy | High | High | Medium | Low |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 17 studies and safety reviews.
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- 3Safety Assessment of Tromethamine as Used in Cosmeticscir-safety.org
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