Works for
MoisturizingPalmitoyl tripeptide-5, Glycerin + 9 moreWorks well
“Pycnogenol and yeast derived extract blended in high concentration lead to firm, firm and elastic skin, and keeps the skin moisturized.”
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:
diglycerin, glycerin.
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: hydrolyzed collagen, pentylene glycol.
The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: palmitoyl tripeptide-5
Anti-agingPalmitoyl tripeptide-5May help
“A functional beauty essence that approaches the lack of firmness of the skin that gradually disappears with age.”
This product contains palmitoyl tripeptide-5. 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.
Anti-oxidationSide benefit · Pinus pinaster bark extract, Hydrolyzed yeast extract + 2 moreMay help
This product contains antioxidants (pinus pinaster bark 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.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy4 strong irritants: Citrus grandis fruit extract, Citrus aurantium dulcis juice + 2 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
ComedogenicClean of flagged comedogenic ingredientsNone flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~40–60%
Butylene glycol~5.8–8.7%
- 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 glycolGlycerin~3.7–5.5%
- 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 GlycerinPentylene glycol~2.7–4.1%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to preserve products, dissolve other ingredients and create a nice product texture
More about Pentylene glycolPinus pinaster bark extract~2–3%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant extract that might help neutralize free radicals and reduce hyperpigmentation, but evidence of effectiveness of topical application is lacking. It can be an INCI name for the trademarked ingredient Pycnogenol (but could also be a different type of this plant's bark extract)
More about Pinus pinaster bark extractSchizosaccharomyces pombe extract~1.6–2.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A yeast extract. Can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Schizosaccharomyces pombe extractPalmitoyl tripeptide-5~1.4–2.1%
- 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 Palmitoyl tripeptide-5Hydrolyzed yeast extract~1.2–1.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and might have some anti-oxidant and skin lightening properties
More about Hydrolyzed yeast extractHydrolyzed elastin~1–1.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Hydrolyzed collagen~0.85–1.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A typically plant-derived compound that is supposed mimic human collagen. Cannot penetrate the skin barrier so is not particularly useful in skincare products beyond attracting water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Hydrolyzed collagenAlpinia speciosa leaf extract~0.45–1.05%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Vaccinium myrtillus leaf extract~0.35–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Glucosyl hesperidin~0.35–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Might be able to neutralize free radicals in skin. Also works as a humectant
More about Glucosyl hesperidinCitrus grandis fruit extract~0.2–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- High
Malus domestica fruit extract~0.2–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Malus domestica fruit extractCitrus aurantium dulcis juice~0.2–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- High
Citrus limon juice~0.15–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- High
Citrus aurantifolia juice~0.15–0.65%
Crataegus cuneata fruit extract~0.1–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Dipotassium glycyrrhizate~0.1–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A salt derived from licorice. Works as an emollient to soften the upper layer of the skin and can help calm down inflammation. Might be helpful for skin lightening
More about Dipotassium glycyrrhizateDiglycerin~0.1–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about DiglycerinPolyacrylate crosspolymer-6~0.1–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Phenoxyethanol~0.05–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolXanthan gum~0.05–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a thicker product consistency
More about Xanthan gumStyrene/vp copolymer~0.05–0.15%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Sodium hydroxide~0.05–0.1%
Ingredient list view
Water, Butylene glycol, Glycerin, Pentylene glycol, Pinus pinaster bark extract, Schizosaccharomyces pombe extract, Palmitoyl tripeptide-5, Unknown, Hydrolyzed yeast extract, Hydrolyzed elastin, Hydrolyzed collagen, Alpinia speciosa leaf extract, Vaccinium myrtillus leaf extract, Glucosyl hesperidin, Citrus grandis fruit extract, Malus domestica fruit extract, Citrus aurantium dulcis juice, Citrus limon juice, Citrus aurantifolia juice, Crataegus cuneata fruit extract, Unknown, Dipotassium glycyrrhizate, Diglycerin, Polyacrylate crosspolymer-6, Phenoxyethanol, Xanthan gum, Styrene/vp copolymer, Sodium hydroxide
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| TakamiFace Pycnogel + Moisturizer Essence PYYOUR PRODUCT | MEDI-PEELAll In One Peptide 9 Volume Essence | SupereggPURE TRANSPARENCY TREATMENT ESSENCE | SWANICOCOPeptine Biome For Men All In One Essence | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 57% | 57% | 56% |
| Price | — | $28.35 | $74.00 | $22.17 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 3 of 8 | 2 of 8 | 2 of 8 |
| Key difference | — | Niacinamide | Niacinamide | Acetyl Dipeptide-1 Cetyl Ester |
| Irritancy | High | Medium | Medium | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
| View product | Shop | Shop | Shop |
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Product summary
"Takami - Face Pycnogel + Moisturizer Essence PY" is effective for: Moisturizing
This product could be helpful for: Anti-aging, but its actives are not the most effective or are not well-studied.
Ingredient callouts
- Peptides (palmitoyl tripeptide-5 1.40% - 2.10%). There are many different kind of Peptides and they are naturally present in our skin. They all are a combination of aminoacids. Some of them work as natural antibiotics, promote wound-healing and production of collagen. The science is still not settled on how effective Peptides are in skincare, but it is very likely that they have a benefit. They might help restore the skin barrier and fight the signs of aging. At the very least, Peptides work as humectants: they attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improve its hydration.
- Humectants (diglycerin 0.05% - 0.30%, hydrolyzed yeast extract 1.20% - 1.80%, hydrolyzed collagen 0.85% - 1.25% and glycerin 3.40% - 5.10%). These ingredients help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improve the skin hydration.
Price
The product retails for 115.00$ in the United States.
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Sources cited in this review
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