This product contains acids (lactic acid 2.40% - 2.90%). Their concentration is low, and they will not have a strong exfoliating effect. Instead, they work to support the skin natural acid mantle and to attract water (as humectants). Lactic acid is particularly good in attracting water to the upper layer of the skin and improving the skin barrier.
Peptides (nonapeptide-1 0.45% - 0.65%). 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.
Adenosine 0.30% - 0.60%. It is a compound that in involved in many biological processes inside the skin cells. According one high-quality clinical trial, topical Adenosine in low concentrations can somewhat help improve "deep wrinkles" - the wrinkles that appear with age in places where our faces are most dynamic (for example, on the forehead or in the corners of the eyes).
Humectants (lactic acid 2.40% - 2.90% and glycerin 4.20% - 5.10%). These ingredients help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improve the skin hydration.

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The product retails from 60.00$ up to 79.00$ in the United States, for 88.64A$ in Australia, from 51.00£ up to 60.00£ in the United Kingdom and for 84.00CA$ in Canada.

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What can the product work for?

Anti-aging

What does the product description say?

A potent blend of nonapeptides and Stri Vectin’s proprietary NIA-114™ work synergistically to help even the skin tone and minimise the look of fine lines and pores.

Source: Lookfantastic CA

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: lactic acid, nonapeptide-1.

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.

adenosine 0.3% - 0.6%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

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)

lactic acid 2.4% - 2.9%

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Concentration: Effectiveness: MEDIUM

An exfoliating and moisturizing alpha-hydroxy acid (AHA). Typically causes less irritation than other AHAs, for example, glycolic acid. At high concentrations (about 15%), lactic acid can help reduce lines and wrinkles. Recent studies show that lactic acid can support the "good" bacteria living on skin's surface (healthy skin microbiome)

nonapeptide-1 0.45% - 0.65%

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Concentration: Effectiveness: MEDIUM

A type of peptide. Peptides are excellent moisturizers and might be able support collagen production reducing fine lines and wrinkles

Evens skin tone

What does the product description say?

A potent blend of nonapeptides and Stri Vectin’s proprietary NIA-114™ work synergistically to help even the skin tone and minimise the look of fine lines and pores.

Source: Lookfantastic CA

This product can help reduce hypepigmentation and even out the skin tone because it contains the following effective ingredients: lactic acid

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.

lactic acid 2.4% - 2.9%

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Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

Exfoliation

What does the product description say?

Powered by lactic acid, the formula works as you sleep to gently exfoliate the complexion, encouraging a baby-soft finish.

Source: Lookfantastic CA

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: lactic acid.

lactic acid 2.4% - 2.9%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

Moisturizing

What does the product description say?

Lactic Acid Nightly Retexturizing Serum from Stri Vectin exfoliates and smooths while helping to improve skin's natural moisturizing factors for a glowing, baby-soft, visibly renewed complexion.

Source: Ulta

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, lactic acid.

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: caprylic/capric triglyceride, dimethicone.

The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: nonapeptide-1

glycerin 4.2% - 5.1%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant

caprylic/capric triglyceride 6.1% - 7.4%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

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

cocos nucifera fruit extract 0.55% - 0.8%

Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

An emollient. Found to be as effective as a moisturizer for dry skin as mineral oil. Could be comedogenic

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lactic acid 2.4% - 2.9%

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Works for: Moisturizing, Exfoliation, Evens skin tone, Anti-aging

lactococcus ferment lysate 1.7% - 2.1%

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Works for: Moisturizing, Anti-oxidation, Anti-inflammatory, Anti-aging

Consists of remains of dead bacteria cells. Is likely helpful in attracting water to the upper layer of the skin. Might be helpful in reducing inflammation and neutralizing free radicals in skin

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hibiscus sabdariffa flower extract 1.2% - 1.4%

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Works for: Anti-oxidation

A plant extract that can be irritating. It might contain a compound anthocyanin that could be helpful in neutralizing free radicals

hydrolyzed opuntia ficus-indica flower extract 1.1% - 1.4%

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Works for: Anti-oxidation, Moisturizing

A plant extract. Can help attract water the upper layer of the skin and might have some anti-oxidant properties

Comodogenic ingredients

laminaria digitata extract 0.6% - 0.85%

Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High

Works for: Moisturizing, Anti-oxidation, Anti-aging

Seaweed extract that helps the skin to attract water and make it more smooth for touch. Also shows promise of anti-aging properties, but good research is lacking at the moment

cocos nucifera fruit extract 0.55% - 0.8%

Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High

Works for: Moisturizing

An emollient. Found to be as effective as a moisturizer for dry skin as mineral oil. Could be comedogenic

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water 45% - 55%

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Plain old water

caprylic/capric triglyceride 6.1% - 7.4%

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Works for: Moisturizing

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

glycerin 4.2% - 5.1%

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Works for: Moisturizing

One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant

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Water, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Glycerin, Caprylyl methicone, Lactic acid, Peg-12 dimethicone/ppg-20 crosspolymer, Lactococcus ferment lysate, Dimethicone, Hibiscus sabdariffa flower extract, Hydrolyzed opuntia ficus-indica flower extract, Polygonum cuspidatum root extract, Laminaria digitata extract, Cocos nucifera fruit extract, Oryza sativa bran extract, Callitris intratropica wood oil, Nonapeptide-1, Myristyl nicotinate, Bisabolol, Adenosine, Diatomaceous earth, Solum diatomeae, Dimethicone/polyglycerin-3 crosspolymer, Cetyl peg/ppg-10/1 dimethicone, Sorbitol, Lecithin, Caprylyl glycol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Hexyl laurate, Tocopherol, Glyceryl caprylate, Silica, Disodium edta, Dipropylene glycol, Xanthan gum, Polyglyceryl-4 isostearate, Sodium phosphate, Parfum, Magnesium sulfate, Disodium phosphate, Magnesium hydroxide, Mica, Tin oxide, Pentaerythrityl tetra-di-t-butyl hydroxyhydrocinnamate, Sodium citrate, Sodium chloride, Phenoxyethanol, Sodium benzoate, Benzyl benzoate, Limonene, Linalool, Citral, Citronellol, Ci 77891, Titanium dioxide, Ci 77510

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Key ingredients	nonapeptide-1 lactic acid +9 more	Common: adenosine lactic acid +3 more Other: salicylic acid glycolic acid +9 more	Common: lactic acid adenosine +2 more Other: copper tripeptide-1 oligopeptide-1 +13 more	Common: lactic acid adenosine +4 more Other: retinyl palmitate kappaphycus alvarezii extract +2 more	Common: adenosine lactic acid +3 more Other: copper palmitoyl heptapeptide-14 tripeptide-1 +32 more	Common: nonapeptide-1 adenosine +1 more Other: hexapeptide-9 tripeptide-1 +15 more	Common: nonapeptide-1 adenosine +1 more Other: tripeptide-1 copper tripeptide-1 +13 more	Common: nonapeptide-1 lactic acid +1 more Other: niacinamide oligopeptide-34 +11 more	Common: nonapeptide-1 adenosine +2 more Other: copper tripeptide-1 madecassoside +25 more	Common: adenosine caprylic/capric triglyceride +3 more Other: niacinamide ceramide np +20 more	Common: nonapeptide-1 adenosine +1 more Other: tripeptide-1 niacinamide +25 more
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Potential Irritants	citronellol Has skin benefit? citral Has skin benefit? +16 more	benzyl alcohol Has skin benefit? peucedanum graveolens extract Has skin benefit? +10 more	ethyl hexanediol Has skin benefit? ginkgo biloba leaf extract Has skin benefit? +11 more	parfum Has skin benefit? retinyl palmitate Has skin benefit? +7 more	phenylpropanol Has skin benefit? ethylhexylglycerin Has skin benefit? +15 more	curcuma longa root extract Has skin benefit? ocimum sanctum leaf extract Has skin benefit? +12 more	eclipta prostrata leaf extract Has skin benefit? caprylyl glycol Has skin benefit? +8 more	kojic acid Has skin benefit? glycolic acid Has skin benefit? +8 more	parfum Has skin benefit? oenothera biennis flower extract Has skin benefit? +17 more	phenylpropanol Has skin benefit? perilla ocymoides seed extract Has skin benefit? +19 more	glycolic acid Has skin benefit? ethylhexylglycerin Has skin benefit? +5 more
All ingredients	water Has skin benefit? caprylic/capric triglyceride Has skin benefit? +53 more	water Has skin benefit? butylene glycol Has skin benefit? +32 more	water Has skin benefit? lactic acid Has skin benefit? +40 more	water Has skin benefit? propanediol Has skin benefit? +29 more	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +73 more	water Has skin benefit? propanediol Has skin benefit? +41 more	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +32 more	water Has skin benefit? propanediol Has skin benefit? +28 more	water Has skin benefit? caprylic/capric triglyceride Has skin benefit? +56 more	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +60 more	water Has skin benefit? pentylene glycol Has skin benefit? +52 more

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Evens skin tone

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