Peptides (palmitoyl dipeptide-5 diaminobutyroyl hydroxythreonine 0.05% - 0.20%). 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 (hyaluronic acid 0.10% - 0.30% and glycerin 2.80% - 4.10%). These ingredients help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improve the skin hydration.

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When it comes to comedogenicity, the reviewer believes that it clogs pores.
When it comes to using this sunscreen under makeup, the user found that it pills under a foundation.

They find the product's texture to be light - heavy and In terms of the smell, our users report that light fragrance.

About the brand

According to Cruelty-Free Kitty "The INKEY List CA" is cruelty free and so is its parent company.

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The product retails from 6.99$ up to 9.98$ in the United States and for 7.80£ in the United Kingdom.

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What can the product work for?

Anti-aging

What does the product description say?

What it is A powerful antioxidant, this anti-aging serum works to both protect and prevent accelerated signs of aging while hydrating.

Source: Sephora CA

This product contains palmitoyl dipeptide-5 diaminobutyroyl hydroxythreonine. 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.

palmitoyl dipeptide-5 diaminobutyroyl hydroxythreonine 0.05% - 0.2%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: MEDIUM

hyaluronic acid 0.1% - 0.3%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: LOW

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

ubiquinone 0.2% - 0.75%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: LOW

Coenzyme Q10. It helps neutralize free radicals in skin, improves skin hydration and might be helpful agains fine lines and wrinkles. It can be an allergen

Moisturizing

What does the product description say?

, Squalane Provides lightweight hydration.

Source: Sephora CA

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: caprylic/capric triglyceride, dimethicone.

The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: palmitoyl dipeptide-5 diaminobutyroyl hydroxythreonine

ubiquinone 0.2% - 0.75%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

Coenzyme Q10. It helps neutralize free radicals in skin, improves skin hydration and might be helpful agains fine lines and wrinkles. It can be an allergen

glycerin 2.8% - 4.1%

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

glycine soja oil 0.35% - 0.8%

Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: Medium

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

A good emollient that helps soften the skin and helps repair its barrier function. It can clog pores if used in high concentrations.

Anti-oxidation

This product contains antioxidants (ubiquinone) that can help neutralize free radicals in skin. By doing so, they can lessen the damage the skin gets from the UV light (sun).

ubiquinone 0.2% - 0.75%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

Coenzyme Q10. It helps neutralize free radicals in skin, improves skin hydration and might be helpful agains fine lines and wrinkles. It can be an allergen

tocopherol 0.05% - 0.3%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Insufficient!

Pure form of vitamin E. Can help moisturise and protect the skin from free radicals. Often used to help stabilise other ingredients or the formula itself

tocopheryl acetate 0.3% - 0.75%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Insufficient!

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.

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ubiquinone 0.2% - 0.75%

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Works for: Moisturizing, Anti-oxidation, Anti-aging

Coenzyme Q10. It helps neutralize free radicals in skin, improves skin hydration and might be helpful agains fine lines and wrinkles. It can be an allergen

hyaluronic acid 0.1% - 0.3%

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Works for: Moisturizing, Anti-inflammatory, Anti-aging

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caprylic/capric triglyceride 1.8% - 2.7%

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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

hydroxyethyl acrylate/sodium acryloyldimethyl taurate copolymer 1% - 1.5%

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A gelling agent that thickens the product consistency and leaves the skin with a velvety finish

Comodogenic ingredients

glycine soja oil 0.35% - 0.8%

Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: Medium

Works for: Moisturizing

A good emollient that helps soften the skin and helps repair its barrier function. It can clog pores if used in high concentrations.

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water 40% - 60%

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Plain old water

butylene glycol 5.6% - 8.4%

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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

propanediol 3.7% - 5.6%

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Acts as a solvent for other ingredients. Speeds up the absorption of other ingredients into the skin

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Water, Butylene glycol, Propanediol, Glycerin, Dicaprylyl carbonate, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Dimethicone, Phenoxyethanol, Hydroxyethyl acrylate/sodium acryloyldimethyl taurate copolymer, Caprylyl glycol, Squalane, Phospholipids, Lecithin, Glycine soja oil, Carbomer, Polysorbate 60, Tocopheryl acetate, Ubiquinone, Sodium phytate, Glycolipids, Sorbitan isostearate, Sodium hydroxide, Glycine soja sterols, Leuconostoc/radish root ferment filtrate, Hyaluronic acid, Tocopherol, Palmitoyl dipeptide-5 diaminobutyroyl hydroxythreonine, Palmitoyl dipeptide-5 diaminohydroxybutyrate

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Key ingredients	palmitoyl dipeptide-5 diaminobutyroyl hydroxythreonine dimethicone +7 more	Common: palmitoyl dipeptide-5 diaminobutyroyl hydroxythreonine dimethicone +2 more Other: palmitoyl tripeptide-38 biosaccharide gum-1 +2 more	Common: palmitoyl dipeptide-5 diaminobutyroyl hydroxythreonine glycerin Other: acetyl hexapeptide-1 tripeptide-1 +11 more	Common: palmitoyl dipeptide-5 diaminobutyroyl hydroxythreonine glycerin +4 more Other: retinol retinyl palmitate +8 more	Common: palmitoyl dipeptide-5 diaminobutyroyl hydroxythreonine squalane +1 more Other: niacinamide acetyl hexapeptide-38 +11 more	Common: palmitoyl dipeptide-5 diaminobutyroyl hydroxythreonine dimethicone +2 more Other: sh-polypeptide-9 alpha-arbutin +34 more	Common: palmitoyl dipeptide-5 diaminobutyroyl hydroxythreonine dimethicone +2 more Other: acetyl tetrapeptide-2 palmitoyl tripeptide-5 +8 more	Common: palmitoyl dipeptide-5 diaminobutyroyl hydroxythreonine caprylic/capric triglyceride +1 more Other: acetyl hexapeptide-30 hexapeptide-11 +8 more	Common: palmitoyl dipeptide-5 diaminobutyroyl hydroxythreonine hyaluronic acid +3 more Other: retinol palmitoyl tripeptide-5 +3 more	Common: palmitoyl dipeptide-5 diaminobutyroyl hydroxythreonine squalane +3 more Other: lactic acid anhydroxylitol +13 more	Common: palmitoyl dipeptide-5 diaminobutyroyl hydroxythreonine dimethicone +1 more Other: palmitoyl tetrapeptide-7 palmitoyl tripeptide-1 +9 more
Irritancy	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY HIGH	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY HIGH	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY HIGH	IRRITANCY HIGH	IRRITANCY HIGH	IRRITANCY MEDIUM
Potential Irritants	leuconostoc/radish root ferment filtrate Has skin benefit? tocopheryl acetate Has skin benefit? +5 more	propylene glycol Has skin benefit? caprylyl glycol Has skin benefit? +4 more	ethylhexylglycerin Has skin benefit? caprylhydroxamic acid Has skin benefit? +5 more	retinyl palmitate Has skin benefit? retinol Has skin benefit? +12 more	ethylhexylglycerin Has skin benefit? caprylhydroxamic acid Has skin benefit? +7 more	propylene glycol Has skin benefit? hamamelis virginiana water Has skin benefit? +29 more	decyl glucoside Has skin benefit? caprylyl glycol Has skin benefit? +9 more	vanilla planifolia fruit extract Has skin benefit? citrus tangerina peel extract Has skin benefit? +20 more	linalool Has skin benefit? retinol Has skin benefit? +10 more	linalool Has skin benefit? limonene Has skin benefit? +15 more	lavandula angustifolia oil Has skin benefit? ceteareth-12 Has skin benefit? +7 more
All ingredients	water Has skin benefit? butylene glycol Has skin benefit? +26 more	water Has skin benefit? propylene glycol Has skin benefit? +19 more	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +30 more	water Has skin benefit? caprylic/capric triglyceride Has skin benefit? +35 more	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +37 more	water Has skin benefit? cetyl ethylhexanoate Has skin benefit? +99 more	unknown Has skin benefit? collagen water Has skin benefit? +38 more	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +49 more	water Has skin benefit? caprylic/capric triglyceride Has skin benefit? +37 more	water Has skin benefit? propanediol Has skin benefit? +42 more	water Has skin benefit? dimethicone Has skin benefit? +31 more

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