Super Facialist Hexapeptide-9 Anti-Ageing Advanced Extra Firming Serum
Works for
Anti-agingHexapeptide-9May help
“Hexapeptide-9 Anti-Ageing Advanced Extra Firming Serum”
This product contains hexapeptide-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.
MoisturizingSide benefit · Hexapeptide-9, Dimethicone + 5 moreWorks well
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, butylene glycol.
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: dimethicone.
The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: hexapeptide-9
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy6 strong irritants: Parfum, Alcohol denat. + 4 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
ComedogenicClean of flagged comedogenic ingredientsNone flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~45–55%
Tapioca starch~8.9–10.9%
Dimethicone~5.1–6.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A silicone that helps to reduce water loss from the surface of the skin. Can temporarily "fill in" lines and wrinkles, absorb oil, and create a nice product finish
More about DimethiconeGlycerin~3.4–4.2%
- 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 GlycerinDipropylene glycol~2.5–3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps to dissolve other ingredients in a formulation. Slows down the rate of product drying
More about Dipropylene glycolLauryl glucoside~2.3–2.9%
Polyglyceryl-2 dipolyhydroxystearate~2–2.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Polyglyceryl-2 dipolyhydroxystearateHexapeptide-9~1.7–2%
- 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 Hexapeptide-9Phenoxyethanol~0.5–1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolAcrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer~1.2–1.5%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Maintains the texture of skincare products. Allows the product to spread evenly. Helps oil and water mix together
More about Acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymerButylene glycol~0.95–1.15%
- 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 glycolDimethicone crosspolymer~0.75–1.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a thicker product texture. Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and might be able to prevent moisture loss from its surface
More about Dimethicone crosspolymerParfum~0.65–0.95%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumSodium benzoate~0.25–0.5%
Potassium sorbate~0.3–0.6%
Camelina sativa seed oil~0.6–0.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Camelina sativa seed oilDisodium edta~0.6–0.9%
Ethylhexylglycerin~0.55–0.85%
Tocopheryl acetate~0.55–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A more stable but less bio-available form of vitamin E compared to Tocopherol. Might help moisturize and protect the skin from free radicals, but mostly used in low concentrations to stabilize other ingredients.
More about Tocopheryl acetateSodium hydroxide~0.5–0.75%
Myrothamnus flabellifolia leaf extract~0.5–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Decyl glucoside~0.55–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- High
Helps oil and water mix together. Can be irritating
More about Decyl glucosideGlutamine~0.45–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Phenethyl alcohol~0.4–0.65%
Citric acid~0.35–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
More about Citric acidAlcohol denat.~0.3–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- High
Produces temporary toning effect. Can help dissolve other ingredients or preserve products
More about Alcohol denat.Terminalia ferdinandiana fruit extract~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant extract that might have some anti-oxidant effect in skin, but evidence is lacking
More about Terminalia ferdinandiana fruit extractCistus incanus flower/leaf/stem extract~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Gynostemma pentaphyllum leaf/stem extract~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Linalool~0.15–0.3%
Citronellol~0.15–0.25%
Hexyl cinnamal~0.1–0.2%
Limonene~0.1–0.15%
- Irritation risk
- High
A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat
More about LimoneneIngredient list view
Water, Tapioca starch, Dimethicone, Glycerin, Dipropylene glycol, Lauryl glucoside, Polyglyceryl-2 dipolyhydroxystearate, Hexapeptide-9, Phenoxyethanol, Acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer, Butylene glycol, Dimethicone crosspolymer, Parfum, Sodium benzoate, Potassium sorbate, Camelina sativa seed oil, Disodium edta, Ethylhexylglycerin, Tocopheryl acetate, Sodium hydroxide, Myrothamnus flabellifolia leaf extract, Decyl glucoside, Glutamine, Phenethyl alcohol, Citric acid, Alcohol denat., Terminalia ferdinandiana fruit extract, Cistus incanus flower/leaf/stem extract, Gynostemma pentaphyllum leaf/stem extract, Linalool, Citronellol, Hexyl cinnamal, Limonene
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Worth comparing, line by line.
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.
| Super FacialistHexapeptide-9 Anti-Ageing Advanced Extra Firming SerumYOUR PRODUCT | RéViveBrightening Serum / Skin Illuminator | Estée LauderPerfectionist Pro Rapid Firm + Lift Serum with Hexapeptides 8 + 9 | Farm StayBlack Snail & Peptide9 Perfect Ampoule | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 63% | 60% | 60% |
| Price | — | $285.00 | $100.00 | $14.90 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 3 of 5 | 3 of 5 | 3 of 5 |
| Key difference | — | Niacinamide | Aminopropyl Ascorbyl Phosphate | Tripeptide-1 |
| Irritancy | High | Medium | High | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | Contains drying alcohol | — | — | — |
| View product | Shop | Shop | Shop |
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Product summary
"Super Facialist - Hexapeptide-9 Anti-Ageing Advanced Extra Firming Serum" is effective for: Moisturizing
This product could be helpful for: Anti-aging, but its actives are not the most effective or are not well-studied.
Ingredient callouts
- Peptides (hexapeptide-9 1.70% - 2.00%). 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 (hexapeptide-9 1.70% - 2.00% and glycerin 3.40% - 4.20%). These ingredients help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improve the skin hydration.
Price
The product retails for 21.00£ in the United Kingdom.
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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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- 2Final Report on the Safety Assessment of Dimethicone Copolyoljournals.sagepub.com
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- 6Final Report on the Safety Assessment of Phenethyl Alcoholsemanticscholar.org
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