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Product summary
What can the product work for?
Works 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.
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%
Irritation risk:
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%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness:
MEDIUM
A type of peptide. Peptides are excellent moisturizers and might be able support collagen production reducing fine lines and wrinkles
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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.
lactic acid
2.4% -
2.9%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
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)
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.
lactic acid
2.4% -
2.9%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
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)
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.
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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Honesty check
How honest is this product?
| Promise | Can it deliver? |
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| Anti-aging | |
| Exfoliation | |
| Moisturizing | |
| Evens skin tone |
Total Promises Fulfilled score:
100/100.
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Can it cause trouble?
- Overall product irritation risk
- Acne & comedogenic risk ingredients: 2
Potential irritants
hibiscus sabdariffa flower extract
1.2% -
1.4%
Irritation risk:
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%
Irritation risk:
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
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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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Ingredients & concentrations
All ingredients
Key Actives
lactic acid
2.4% -
2.9%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Moisturizing,
Exfoliation,
Evens skin tone,
Anti-aging
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)
lactococcus ferment lysate
1.7% -
2.1%
Irritation risk:
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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Potential irritants
hibiscus sabdariffa flower extract
1.2% -
1.4%
Irritation risk:
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%
Irritation risk:
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
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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
All ingredients
caprylic/capric triglyceride
6.1% -
7.4%
Irritation risk:
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%
Irritation risk:
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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Ingredient list view
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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- Glycerol and the skin: holistic approach to its origin and functions
- Epidermal and dermal effects of topical lactic acid
- Dual Effects of Alpha-Hydroxy Acids on the Skin
- Dimethicone as a protective ingredient in topical medications
- Final Report on the Safety Assessment of Dimethicone Copolyol
- Anthocyanin-rich extract from Hibiscus sabdariffa calyx counteracts UVC-caused impairments in rats
- Hibiscus sabdariffa L. – A phytochemical and pharmacological review
- Liposome-containing Hibiscus sabdariffa calyx extract formulations with increased antioxidant activity, improved dermal penetration and reduced dermal toxicity
- Nuclear Factor Kappa B Inhibition as a Therapeutic Target of Nutraceuticals in Arthritis, Osteoarthritis, and Related Inflammation
- Resveratrol as an active ingredient for cosmetic and dermatological applications: a review
- α-(-)-Bisabolol Reduces Pro-Inflammatory Cytokine Production and Ameliorates Skin Inflammation
- Evaluation of anti-wrinkle efficacy of adenosine-containing products using the FOITS technique
- Vitamin E in dermatology
- Vitamin E and Skin Health
- Safety Assessment of Magnesium Sulfate as Used in Cosmetics
- Safety Assessment of Tin(IV) Oxide as Used in Cosmetics