Works for
MoisturizingZinc palmitoyl nonapeptide-14, Decapeptide-22 + 14 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, mannitol.
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: helianthus annuus seed oil, hippophae rhamnoides oil.
The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: decapeptide-22, zinc palmitoyl nonapeptide-14
Evens skin toneAlpha-arbutinWorks well
“PREVENTS + FADES DARK SPOTS”
This product can help reduce hypepigmentation and even out the skin tone because it contains the following effective ingredients: alpha-arbutin
Keep in mind that you would need to apply any topical skincare targetted at hypigmentation consistently for a couple of months to get a result. No topical skincare product can help get rid of hyperpigmentation (including post-acne marks and age spots) instantly.
Anti-agingDecapeptide-22, Zinc palmitoyl nonapeptide-14 + 1 moreWorks well
“HELPS LIFT SAGGING SKIN”
This product can help reduce and prevent fine lines and wrinkles, improve skin elasticity and firmness because it contains decapeptide-22.
These ingredients in the product can also be helpful, even though there is less evidence for their effectiveness: zinc palmitoyl nonapeptide-14.
Keep in mind that it typically takes at least 6 weeks to notice any results because the changes that are needed to improve fine lines and elasticity happen in the deeper layers of the skin. No topical anti-aging product can “erase” wrinkles or fully reverse signs of aging.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy8 strong irritants: Parfum, Rosmarinus officinalis leaf extract + 6 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
Comedogenic2 ingredients rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale2 flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~45–55%
Propanediol~4.2–5.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Acts as a solvent for other ingredients. Speeds up the absorption of other ingredients into the skin
More about PropanediolCoco-caprylate/caprate~4–4.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin without creating a greasy texture
More about Coco-caprylate/capratePentylene glycol~3.1–3.8%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to preserve products, dissolve other ingredients and create a nice product texture
More about Pentylene glycolJojoba esters~2.4–2.9%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
An emollient made of jojoba oil. Helps soften the skin and support its barrier function
More about Jojoba estersTriheptanoin~1.9–2.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A synthetic triglyceride. Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about TriheptanoinDicaprylyl ether~1.6–2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin while creating a non-greasy feel on the skin. Helps to dissolve other ingredients
More about Dicaprylyl etherC9-12 alkane~1.4–1.7%
Polyurethane-100~1.2–1.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Cetearyl alcohol~1–1.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 2/5
A non-drying alcohol. Works as an emollient. Helps water and oil mix together and creates a nice product texture
More about Cetearyl alcoholSucrose polystearate~0.7–1.05%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oil and water mix together
More about Sucrose polystearateGlycerin~0.6–0.9%
- 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 GlycerinHydroxyacetophenone~0.5–0.8%
Tocopherol~0.5–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
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
More about TocopherolHydroxypropyl starch phosphate~0.5–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oil and water mix together and used to stabilize product formulations
More about Hydroxypropyl starch phosphateGlyceryl stearate~0.5–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that softens the skin and forms a protective layer on its surface. Helps water and oil mix together
More about Glyceryl stearateSodium stearoyl glutamate~0.5–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oil and water mix together
More about Sodium stearoyl glutamateAmmonium acryloyldimethyltaurate/vp copolymer~0.4–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Increases thickness of a product. Texture enhancer for oil-in-water emulsions
More about Ammonium acryloyldimethyltaurate/vp copolymerHippophae rhamnoides oil~0.4–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- High
A good emollient. Contains various ingredients including vitamins and fatty acids that could work in the skin to neutralize free radicals and minimize moisture loss - if enough of these compounds is able to penetrate the skin in an active form.
More about Hippophae rhamnoides oilPhosphatidylcholine~0.35–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to enhance the delivery of other ingredients
More about PhosphatidylcholineAlpha-arbutin~0.3–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Might help reduce hyperpigmentation when used regularly over a long period of time. Is more effective than beta-arbutin
More about Alpha-arbutinOlea europaea oil unsaponifiables~0.3–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Help soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Olea europaea oil unsaponifiablesTheobroma cacao extract~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
Cetyl alcohol~0.3–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A non-drying alcohol that works to soften the skin and stabilize product formulations helping oil and water mix together
More about Cetyl alcoholDecyl glucoside~0.35–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- High
Helps oil and water mix together. Can be irritating
More about Decyl glucosideIsodonis japonicus leaf/stalk extract~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Hydrolyzed wheat gluten~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Decapeptide-22~0.25–0.5%
- 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 Decapeptide-22Oligopeptide-78~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Zinc palmitoyl nonapeptide-14~0.25–0.45%
Parfum~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumMannitol~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps to attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about MannitolCitric acid~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
More about Citric acidHelianthus annuus seed oil~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
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
More about Helianthus annuus seed oilRosmarinus officinalis leaf extract~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- High
Can be helpful in reducing inflammation in skin, including inflamed acne. It can be irritating
More about Rosmarinus officinalis leaf extractPotassium sorbate~0.25–0.5%
Sodium benzoate~0.25–0.45%
Xanthan gum~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a thicker product consistency
More about Xanthan gumSodium chloride~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to stabilize mixtures of oil and water, and create thicker, gel-like product textures
More about Sodium chlorideHexyl cinnamal~0.2–0.35%
Hydroxycitronellal~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- High
A fragrance. A likely allergen and can be irritating
More about HydroxycitronellalCoumarin~0.15–0.3%
Eugenol~0.15–0.25%
Linalool~0.1–0.2%
Limonene~0.15–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- High
A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat
More about LimoneneLinalyl acetate~0.15–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Geranyl acetate~0.05–0.15%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Juniperus virginiana wood oil~0.05–0.15%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Ingredient list view
Water, Propanediol, Coco-caprylate/caprate, Pentylene glycol, Jojoba esters, Triheptanoin, Dicaprylyl ether, C9-12 alkane, Polyurethane-100, Cetearyl alcohol, Sucrose polystearate, Glycerin, Hydroxyacetophenone, Tocopherol, Hydroxypropyl starch phosphate, Glyceryl stearate, Sodium stearoyl glutamate, Ammonium acryloyldimethyltaurate/vp copolymer, Hippophae rhamnoides oil, Phosphatidylcholine, Alpha-arbutin, Olea europaea oil unsaponifiables, Theobroma cacao extract, Cetyl alcohol, Decyl glucoside, Isodonis japonicus leaf/stalk extract, Hydrolyzed wheat gluten, Decapeptide-22, Oligopeptide-78, Unknown, Zinc palmitoyl nonapeptide-14, Parfum, Mannitol, Citric acid, Helianthus annuus seed oil, Rosmarinus officinalis leaf extract, Potassium sorbate, Sodium benzoate, Xanthan gum, Sodium chloride, Hexyl cinnamal, Hydroxycitronellal, Coumarin, Eugenol, Linalool, Limonene, Linalyl acetate, Geranyl acetate, Juniperus virginiana wood oil
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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.
| Trinny LondonThe ElevatorYOUR PRODUCT | NIODFractionated Eye-Contour Concentrate Serum | RevivSerumsUltimate Serum - NEW & IMPROVED | The INKEY List CA360° Acne Clearing Duo | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 39% | 35% | 35% |
| Price | — | $44.10 | $99.00 | $34.20 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 3 of 11 | 2 of 11 | 2 of 11 |
| Key difference | — | Acetyl Tetrapeptide-5 | Sh-Polypeptide-9 | Salicylic Acid |
| Irritancy | High | Medium | High | Low |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | Contains drying alcohol | — |
| View product | Shop | Shop | Shop |
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Product summary
"Trinny London - The Elevator" is effective for: Anti-aging, Moisturizing and Evens skin tone
Ingredient callouts
- Peptides (zinc palmitoyl nonapeptide-14 0.25% - 0.45% and decapeptide-22 0.25% - 0.50%). 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 (mannitol 0.25% - 0.50% and glycerin 0.60% - 0.90%). These ingredients help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improve the skin hydration.
Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 12 studies and safety reviews.
- 1Safety Assessment of Alkyl Esters as Used in Cosmeticscir-safety.org
- 2
- 3Vitamin E in dermatologyncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- 4Vitamin E and Skin Healthlpi.oregonstate.edu
- 5
- 6
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