This product contains acids (gluconolactone 0.65% - 1.00% and lactic acid 0.20% - 0.40%). 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). PHAs (gluconolactone) especially are great for improving skin hydration. They might be even able to stimulate the production of skin's natural humectants and support the healthy skin microbiome.
This product includes a form of Retinoids (vitamin A) - retinyl palmitate 0.15% - 0.25%, but this type of vitamin A is not very effective. It could in theory help with fine lines and wrinkles, but the effect is most likely minimal.
Peptides (sh-oligopeptide-1 0.10% - 0.20%, palmitoyl tripeptide-5 0.25% - 0.40% and acetyl decapeptide-3 0.15% - 0.30%). 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 (sodium hyaluronate crosspolymer 0.25% - 0.45%, sodium hyaluronate 0.15% - 0.25%, hydrolyzed hyaluronic acid 0.15% - 0.30%, hyaluronic acid 0.25% - 0.45%, glycerin 2.30% - 2.80% and hydrolyzed yeast extract 0.20% - 0.35%). These ingredients help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improve the skin hydration.

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The product retails for 56.00£ in the United Kingdom, for 72.30CA$ in Canada and for 41.30£ in the United Kingdom.

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Anti-aging

What does the product description say?

Our Expert View Looking for a highly concentrated serum that packs your skin with moisture whilst reducing fine lines and wrinkles?

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This product contains acetyl decapeptide-3, adenosine phosphate, palmitoyl tripeptide-5, sh-oligopeptide-1, sh-polypeptide-2. These ingredients 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.

sh-oligopeptide-1 0.1% - 0.2%

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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

palmitoyl tripeptide-5 0.25% - 0.4%

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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

adenosine phosphate 0.2% - 0.4%

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Concentration: Effectiveness: MEDIUM

Might help improve cell turnover and reduce inflammation in skin. One study shows that the ingredients might be able to stimulate collagen production in skin

Moisturizing

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Our Expert View Looking for a highly concentrated serum that packs your skin with moisture whilst reducing fine lines and wrinkles?

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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, hyaluronic 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: dimethicone, helianthus annuus seed oil.

The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: acetyl decapeptide-3, palmitoyl tripeptide-5, sh-oligopeptide-1

acetyl decapeptide-3 0.15% - 0.3%

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Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

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

helianthus annuus seed oil 0.2% - 0.35%

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Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

A great emollient due to its high linoleic acid content. One of the most effective plant oils in helping skin hydration and repairing skin barrier function

hyaluronic acid 0.25% - 0.45%

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Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin. Naturally present in skin. Typically has large molecule size unless advertised otherwise on the product label. Helps support skin's barrier function and may help to reduce inflammation

Anti-oxidation

This product contains antioxidants (ginkgo biloba 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.

ginkgo biloba leaf extract 0.25% - 0.4%

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Concentration: Effectiveness: MEDIUM

A plant extract that might help neutralize free radicals and reduce inflammation in skin. It can be irritating

beta-glucan 0.25% - 0.4%

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Concentration: Effectiveness: LOW

Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin, calm down inflammation and irritation, restore the barrier function and support wound healing. It can be helpful in reducing fine lines and wrinkles

punica granatum seed extract 0.2% - 0.35%

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Concentration: Effectiveness: LOW

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The innovative anti-aging serum aims to stimulate the synthesis of new collagen, improve the skin tone, induce tissue regeneration, help reduce and prevent wrinkles and expression lines for a revitalized complexion.

Source: Lookfantastic US

Effective ingredients missing or their concentration is too low

hydrolyzed yeast extract 0.2% - 0.35%

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Concentration: Effectiveness: LOW

Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and might have some anti-oxidant and skin lightening properties

gluconolactone 0.65% - 1%

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Concentration: Insufficient!

A polyhydroxy acid (PHA) that helps shed the dead cells from the skin surface revealing smoother skin. Is believed to be genter than AHAs. It helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can stimulate production of skin's own hyaluronic acid resulting in improved hydration levels. It has been shown to be helpful against acne and clogged pores if used consistently (e.g over a period of 12 weeks) in high enough concentration. It can help reduce fine lines and wrinkles and improve skin tone with long-term application. Can help neutralize free radicals

lactic acid 0.2% - 0.4%

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Concentration: Insufficient!

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)

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gluconolactone 0.65% - 1%

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

beta-glucan 0.25% - 0.4%

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Works for: Anti-inflammatory, Moisturizing, Reduces irritation, Anti-oxidation, Anti-blemish, Anti-aging

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propylene glycol 0.35% - 0.6%

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Works for: Moisturizing

Helps oil and water mix together and can enhance the penetration of other ingredients into the skin. It can be irritating

parfum 0.3% - 0.55%

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An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients

Comodogenic ingredients

ethylhexyl palmitate 0.2% - 0.4%

Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High

Works for: Moisturizing

An emollient that helps soften the skin and create a nice product texture

sorbitan oleate 0.2% - 0.4%

Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: Medium

Works for: Cleansing

Helps oil and water mix together

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water 45% - 55%

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Plain old water

butylene glycol 5.9% - 7.2%

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Works for: Moisturizing

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

dimethicone 4.4% - 5.3%

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Works for: Moisturizing, Mattifying

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

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Water, Butylene glycol, Dimethicone, Cyclopentasiloxane, Glycerin, Polysilicone-11, Octyldodecyl lactate, Polyacrylate-13, Polymethylsilsesquioxane, Gluconolactone, Phenoxyethanol, Polyisobutene, Propylene glycol, Parfum, Sodium benzoate, Decyl glucoside, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Lactic acid, Polysorbate 20, Sorbitan isostearate, Vaccinium myrtillus fruit extract, Tocopheryl acetate, Apricot kernel oil polyglyceryl-6 esters, Retinyl palmitate, Sodium hyaluronate, Saccharum officinarum extract, Polyglyceryl-10 dipalmitate, Hydrolyzed wheat protein, Helianthus annuus seed oil, Sunflower seed oil polyglyceryl-6 esters, Polyglyceryl-10 oleate, Caprylyl glycol, Hexylene glycol, Hydrolyzed hyaluronic acid, Pentylene glycol, Lecithin, Ethylhexyl palmitate, Polyglyceryl-6 oleate, Dicetyl phosphate, Citrus limon fruit extract, Citrus aurantium dulcis fruit extract, Calcium gluconate, Maltodextrin, Manilkara multinervis leaf extract, Sorbitan palmitate, Punica granatum seed extract, Hydrolyzed yeast extract, Sorbitan oleate, Guanosine, Uracil, Adenosine phosphate, Acer saccharum extract, Ethylhexyl stearate, Kaempferol, Panax ginseng root extract, Magnolol, Honokiol, Ginkgo biloba leaf extract, Ulva lactuca extract, Hyaluronic acid, Palmitoyl tripeptide-5, Beta-glucan, Tocopherol, Polysorbate 60, Disodium phosphate, Sodium isostearate, Polyglyceryl-4 diisostearate/polyhydroxystearate/sebacate, Benzyl alcohol, Sodium hyaluronate crosspolymer, Silica dimethyl silylate, Disodium edta, Glycine soja oil, Sodium oleate, Hydrogenated lecithin, Sodium phosphate, Potassium sorbate, Acetyl decapeptide-3, Sh-polypeptide-2, Sh-oligopeptide-1

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Key ingredients	gluconolactone retinyl palmitate +22 more	Common: gluconolactone sh-oligopeptide-1 +3 more Other: sh-polypeptide-22 niacinamide +14 more	Common: palmitoyl tripeptide-5 sh-oligopeptide-1 +5 more Other: pentapeptide-18 octapeptide-7 +29 more	Common: gluconolactone palmitoyl tripeptide-5 +2 more Other: acetyl hexapeptide-1 tripeptide-1 +9 more	Common: palmitoyl tripeptide-5 sodium hyaluronate +1 more Other: niacinamide acetyl octapeptide-3 +5 more	Common: gluconolactone palmitoyl tripeptide-5 +2 more Other: panthenol	Common: palmitoyl tripeptide-5 sh-oligopeptide-1 +2 more Other: sh-polypeptide-22 adenosine +5 more	Common: gluconolactone retinyl palmitate +3 more Other: acetyl dipeptide-1 cetyl ester 3-o-ethyl ascorbic acid +9 more	Common: glycine soja oil helianthus annuus seed oil +5 more Other: myristoyl pentapeptide-8 panthenol +12 more	Common: gluconolactone palmitoyl tripeptide-5 +5 more Other: copper tripeptide-1 anhydroxylitol +24 more	Common: palmitoyl tripeptide-5 sh-oligopeptide-1 +5 more Other: copper tripeptide-1 acetyl tetrapeptide-9 +12 more
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Potential Irritants	benzyl alcohol Has skin benefit? ginkgo biloba leaf extract Has skin benefit? +25 more	polymnia sonchifolia root juice Has skin benefit? ocimum sanctum leaf extract Has skin benefit? +14 more	ethylhexylglycerin Has skin benefit? disodium edta Has skin benefit? +9 more	ethylhexylglycerin Has skin benefit? caprylhydroxamic acid Has skin benefit? +5 more	salix alba bark extract Has skin benefit? potassium sorbate Has skin benefit? +2 more	coco-glucoside Has skin benefit? citric acid Has skin benefit? +1 more	glyceryl acrylate/acrylic acid copolymer Has skin benefit? ethylhexylglycerin Has skin benefit? +6 more	sophora angustifolia root extract Has skin benefit? panax ginseng root extract Has skin benefit? +17 more	sorbic acid Has skin benefit? disodium edta Has skin benefit? +11 more	chlorella vulgaris extract Has skin benefit? caprylyl glycol Has skin benefit? +8 more	potassium sorbate Has skin benefit? caprylic/capric triglyceride Has skin benefit? +10 more
All ingredients	water Has skin benefit? butylene glycol Has skin benefit? +77 more	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +58 more	collagen extract Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +64 more	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +30 more	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +22 more	water Has skin benefit? propanediol Has skin benefit? +11 more	anthemis nobilis flower water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +23 more	water Has skin benefit? dimethicone Has skin benefit? +48 more	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +46 more	water Has skin benefit? propanediol Has skin benefit? +62 more	water Has skin benefit? isoamyl laurate Has skin benefit? +43 more

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Swiss Clinic Microneedling Home Treatment Face with Reviving Face Serum

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