SUR.MEDIC+ + Perfection 100tm All In One Facial Eyecream

Based on the ingredient list, "SUR. MEDIC+ - + Perfection 100tm All In One Facial Eyecream" can work well for skin moisturization. As we expect from a proper moisturizer, the formula includes a combo of effective humectants and emollients. These are the two different types of ingredients that are essential for improving the skin hydration and supporting a healthy skin barrier. Acetyl hexapeptide-8, hexapeptide-9, panthenol, glycerin and hyaluronic acid in this product (humectants) attract water molecules to the upper layer of the skin (the water comes from the outside air or from the deeper layers of the skin if the air is dry). Ceramide 3, palmitoyl tetrapeptide-7, palmitoyl tripeptide-1, tripeptide-1 and hydrolyzed collagen in this product help decrease the water evoporation from the skin, so that it stays hydrated for longer. These ingredients also soften the skin and take away the feeling of tightness and dryness.

Ingredient callouts

• As a plus, this moisturizer also contains ceramides (ceramide 3 0.35% - 0.65%). Ceramides are a type of lipids that our skin produces itself. They are a building block of the skin's barrier. Ceramides used in skincare are synthetic or extracted from plants. They work well for softening the skin surface and "patch holes" in the skin's barrier.
• We like that this moisturizer contains peptides (tripeptide-1 0.40% - 0.60%, tripeptide-1 0.65% - 1.00%, nonapeptide-1 0.30% - 0.55%, dipeptide diaminobutyroyl benzylamide diacetate 0.30% - 0.55%, nonapeptide-1 0.15% - 0.30%, hexapeptide-9 0.20% - 0.35%, hexapeptide-11 0.25% - 0.50%, arginine/lysine polypeptide 0.30% - 0.55%, palmitoyl tripeptide-5 1.50% - 1.80%, palmitoyl tripeptide-1 0.40% - 0.60%, palmitoyl tripeptide-1 0.60% - 0.90%, palmitoyl tetrapeptide-7 0.25% - 0.50%, palmitoyl tetrapeptide-7 0.50% - 0.75%, palmitoyl pentapeptide-4 0.20% - 0.40%, palmitoyl pentapeptide-4 0.35% - 0.65%, oligopeptide-1 0.30% - 0.55%, oligopeptide-1 0.70% - 1.05%, hexapeptide-9 0.30% - 0.60%, hexapeptide-11 0.45% - 0.65%, copper tripeptide-1 0.30% - 0.55%, copper tripeptide-1 0.95% - 1.20%, acetyl tetrapeptide-11 1.20% - 1.50%, acetyl hexapeptide-8 0.45% - 0.65%, acetyl hexapeptide-8 0.25% - 0.40%, dipeptide diaminobutyroyl benzylamide diacetate 0.30% - 0.50%, acetyl tetrapeptide-11 0.30% - 0.50% and palmitoyl tripeptide-5 0.30% - 0.50%). There are many different kind of peptides and they are naturally present in our skin. They all are a combination of amino-acids. Some of them work as natural anti-biotics, promote wound-healing and production of collagen. The science is still not settled on how effective peptides in skincare are, but it is very likely that they have a benefit. Peptides 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 0.30% - 0.50% in this product adds an anti-aging property to it. Adenosine is a chemical present inside our skin cells. A clinical trial confirmed that topical application of adenosine in a low concentration reduce dynamic wrinkles (these are the wrinkles that appear with age in a places where we our mimic is the most active, for example, in the corners of the eyes or on the forehead).
• This moisturizer contains actives derived from an extract of the Centella Asiatica plant (also known as Gotu Kola) - madecassoside 0.30% - 0.55%, madecassic acid 0.30% - 0.50%, madecassoside 0.30% - 0.55%, asiaticoside 0.25% - 0.45% and asiatic acid 0.30% - 0.50% The Centella Asiatica actives, even in low concentration, can help reduce inflammation in skin, strengthen the skin barrier and reduce photodamage. They can also help to decrease scarring.

Irritation risk

This moisturizer contains a bunch of common irritants, including ingredients that do not provide any known benefit for the skin. It might not be the best choice if your skin is sensitive. We assess the overall irritancy of this moisturizer to be high. For a detailed overview of all potential irritants: click here

You can see the detailed formula review with the breakdown of all actives in the product and the full ingredient list with estimated concentrations in the tables below.

Price

The product retails for 34.00$ in the United States.

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