Works for
Anti-agingAdenosine, Palmitoyl tripeptide-5 + 5 moreWorks well
“Banish fine lines and wrinkles with the Skinvitals 2 Step Face Mask in Firm , a smoothing treatment that boosts elasticity and skin plumpness.”
This product can help reduce and prevent fine lines and wrinkles, improve skin elasticity and firmness because it contains adenosine.
These ingredients in the product can also be helpful, even though there is less evidence for their effectiveness: dipeptide diaminobutyroyl benzylamide diacetate, palmitoyl dipeptide-5 diaminobutyroyl hydroxythreonine, palmitoyl tripeptide-5, tetradecyl aminobutyroylvalylaminobutyric urea trifluoroacetate.
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.
MoisturizingPalmitoyl dipeptide-5 diaminobutyroyl hydroxythreonine, Palmitoyl tripeptide-5 + 23 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:
betaine, 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: hydrolyzed collagen, vitis vinifera seed oil.
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-oxidationSide benefit · Camellia sinensis leaf extract, Vitis vinifera seed oil + 5 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?
Irritancy10 strong irritants: Chrysanthellum indicum extract, Illicium verum fruit extract + 8 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 synthetic humectant made from urea. It pulls water into the upper layer of the skin about as well as glycerin, but without glycerin's stickiness. Unlike urea, it has not been shown to exfoliate. Lab and animal tests suggest a low risk of irritation at the levels used in products.
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%
1,2-hexanediol~0.15–0.3%
Betaine~0.15–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improves the product texture
More about BetaineTrehalose~0.15–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A sugar that attracts water to the upper layer of the skin
More about TrehaloseButylene 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 glycolPropylene glycol~0.15–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- High
Helps oil and water mix together and can enhance the penetration of other ingredients into the skin. It can be irritating
More about Propylene glycolPropanediol~0.15–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Acts as a solvent for other ingredients. Speeds up the absorption of other ingredients into the skin
More about PropanediolBis-peg-18 methyl ether dimethyl silane~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A type of silicone that helps soften the upper layer of the skin and create a nice product texture
More about Bis-peg-18 methyl ether dimethyl silanePeg-60 hydrogenated castor oil~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oil and water mix together
More about Peg-60 hydrogenated castor oilCarbomer~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 CarbomerTromethamine~0.15–0.3%
Allantoin~0.15–0.3%
- 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 AllantoinMalpighia emarginata fruit extract~0.15–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Avena sativa meal extract~0.15–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A type of oatmeal extract. Helps restore skin barrier and has antioxidant properties
More about Avena sativa meal extractUndaria pinnatifida extract~0.15–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A seaweed extract that helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and might have an anti-oxidant effect
More about Undaria pinnatifida extractEchinacea purpurea extract~0.15–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- High
Plant extract that might have some anti-oxidant properties. Can be irritating
More about Echinacea purpurea extractHibiscus sabdariffa flower extract~0.15–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that can be irritating. It might contain a compound anthocyanin that could be helpful in neutralizing free radicals
More about Hibiscus sabdariffa flower extractHydroxyethylcellulose~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to thicken product formulations and create gel-like textures
More about HydroxyethylcelluloseGlycerin~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 GlycerinDipotassium 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 glycyrrhizateDisodium edta~0.15–0.3%
Vitis vinifera seed oil~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A great emollient that can also have anti-oxidant properties
More about Vitis vinifera seed oilAloe 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 extractChamomilla recutita flower water~0.15–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Honey extract~0.15–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Honey extractAdenosine~0.15–0.3%
- 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 AdenosineParfum~0.15–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumZiziphus jujuba seed extract~0.15–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Caprylyl glycol~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture
More about Caprylyl glycolPhytoecdysteroids~0.15–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Centella asiatica extract~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant extract that has been shown to be able to reduce inflammation in skin, support restoration of skin barrier function, as well as support collagen production. Contains active compounds called centelloids: asiaticoside, madecasosside, asiatic acid and madecassic acid. Might be helpful in preventing stretch marks. It can be itself be irritating though.
More about Centella asiatica extractSodium 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 hyaluronatePotassium sorbate~0.15–0.3%
Sodium benzoate~0.15–0.3%
Hydrolyzed 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 collagenPhenoxyethanol~0.15–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolDisodium phosphate~0.15–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps adjust the product pH and stabilize the formulation
More about Disodium phosphatePolysorbate 60~0.15–0.3%
Bht~0.1–0.25%
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 glycolSodium phosphate~0.1–0.15%
Ingredient 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, 1,2-hexanediol, Betaine, Trehalose, Butylene glycol, Propylene glycol, Propanediol, Bis-peg-18 methyl ether dimethyl silane, Peg-60 hydrogenated castor oil, Carbomer, Tromethamine, Allantoin, Malpighia emarginata fruit extract, Avena sativa meal extract, Undaria pinnatifida extract, Echinacea purpurea extract, Hibiscus sabdariffa flower extract, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Glycerin, Dipotassium glycyrrhizate, Disodium edta, Vitis vinifera seed oil, Aloe barbadensis leaf extract, Chamomilla recutita flower water, Honey extract, Adenosine, Parfum, Ziziphus jujuba seed extract, Caprylyl glycol, Phytoecdysteroids, Centella asiatica extract, Sodium hyaluronate, Potassium sorbate, Sodium benzoate, Hydrolyzed collagen, Phenoxyethanol, Disodium phosphate, Polysorbate 60, Bht, Pentylene glycol, Sodium phosphate
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| Skinvitals2 Step Face Mask - FirmYOUR PRODUCT | BIOHEAL BOHPROBIODERM 3DLifting Cream Mask | COSRXThe Peptide Collagen Lifting Glow Hydrogel Mask 3EA | AbibDark Spot Collagen Wrapping Mask Glutathione Film | |
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| Match | — | 55% | 51% | 51% |
| Price | — | $29.00 | $5.49 | $13.08 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 8 of 18 | 6 of 18 | 4 of 18 |
| Key difference | — | Acetyl Dipeptide-1 Cetyl Ester | Acetyl Tetrapeptide-2 | Niacinamide |
| Irritancy | High | Medium | Medium | Medium |
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Product summary
"Skinvitals - 2 Step Face Mask - Firm" is effective for: Anti-inflammatory, Anti-aging, Exfoliation and Moisturizing
Ingredient callouts
- Peptides (dipeptide diaminobutyroyl benzylamide diacetate 0.10% - 0.20%, palmitoyl dipeptide-5 diaminobutyroyl hydroxythreonine 0.10% - 0.20% and palmitoyl tripeptide-5 0.10% - 0.20%). 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.
- Adenosine 0.15% - 0.30%. 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 (hydrolyzed collagen 0.20% - 0.40%, sodium hyaluronate 0.15% - 0.30%, glycerin 0.20% - 0.40%, trehalose 0.15% - 0.30%, betaine 0.15% - 0.25%, hydrolyzed collagen 0.20% - 0.35%, sodium hyaluronate 0.10% - 0.20%, hydroxyethyl urea 1.80% - 2.20%, glycerin 5.20% - 6.40% and betaine 2.20% - 2.70%). These ingredients help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improve the skin hydration.
Price
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 31 studies and safety reviews.
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- 3Glycerin and hydroxyethyl urea: Comparing two skin moisturizers (Cosmetics & Toiletries 2004)cosmeticsandtoiletries.com
- 4Hydrovance technical data sheet (Nouryon, 2021)media.knowde.com
- 5NICNAS Full Public Report STD/1365: Hydroxyethyl Urea (2010)industrialchemicals.gov.au
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