Peptides (palmitoyl tripeptide-38 0.30% - 0.55%). 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 (glycerin 3.90% - 4.80%). These ingredients help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improve the skin hydration.

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According to Cruelty-Free Kitty "Tula" is cruelty free, but its parent company is not.

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The product retails from 71.40$ up to 84.00$ in the United States and for 110.00CA$ in Canada.

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What can the product work for?

Anti-aging

What does the product description say?

Firm Up Deep Wrinkle Serum

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This product contains palmitoyl tripeptide-38. 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 tripeptide-38 0.3% - 0.55%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: MEDIUM

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

camellia sinensis leaf extract 0.35% - 0.65%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Insufficient!

Can contain potent anti-oxidant compounds (abbreviated ECG, GCG, EGC, and EGCG) that might help protect the skin from free radicals. Can help calm down inflammation and has some anti-bacterial properties. Unfortunately, these antioxidants are unstable and lose their effectiveness very quickly in products. The concentration of the antioxidant compounds in the extract also tends to be low to be effective in topical formulation

ascorbyl palmitate 0.15% - 0.3%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Insufficient!

Being a lipid soluble form of vitamin C, it is more stable and can penetrate the skin better than L-Ascorbic acid. It is effective in protecting the skin from free radicals, as well as evening the skin tone, but is less effective in stimulating collagen production compared to L-Ascorbic acid.

Moisturizing

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, hydrolyzed rice protein.

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: carthamus tinctorius seed oil, isopropyl myristate.

The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: palmitoyl tripeptide-38

palmitoyl tripeptide-38 0.3% - 0.55%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

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

glycerin 3.9% - 4.8%

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

camelina sativa seed oil 0.4% - 0.6%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

Helps soften the upper layer of the skin

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camellia sinensis leaf extract 0.35% - 0.65%

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

bifida ferment lysate 1.4% - 1.7%

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Works for: Moisturizing, Anti-oxidation, Evens skin tone

Consists of remains of dead yeast bacteria cells. Helps to hydrate the skin and reduce irritation. Might has some anti-oxidant effect

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Potential irritants

curcuma longa root extract 0.3% - 0.55%

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Works for: Anti-inflammatory

A plant extract that can contain an active compound curcumin, that may have some anti-inflammatory properties when applied to the skin, but solid research is lacking and the typical concentration used in skincare products is too low. Can be an irritant

citrus aurantium dulcis peel extract 0.15% - 0.25%

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Used as a fragrance

Comodogenic ingredients

isopropyl myristate 4.8% - 5.9%

Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High

Works for: Moisturizing

An emollient that helps soften the skin. Could be comedogenic

cetearyl alcohol 1.9% - 2.4%

Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: Medium

Works for: Cleansing, Moisturizing

A non-drying alcohol. Works as an emollient. Helps water and oil mix together and creates a nice product texture

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water 45% - 55%

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Plain old water

isopropyl myristate 4.8% - 5.9%

Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High

Works for: Moisturizing

An emollient that helps soften the skin. Could be comedogenic

glycerin 3.9% - 4.8%

Irritation risk:

Works for: Moisturizing

One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant

Ingredient list view

Water, Isopropyl myristate, Glycerin, Hydrogenated ethylhexyl olivate, Butylene glycol, Cetearyl alcohol, Pyrus malus fruit extract, Bifida ferment lysate, Yogurt powder, Hydrolyzed rice protein, Cichorium intybus root extract, Vaccinium angustifolium fruit extract, Vegetable oil, Camelina sativa seed oil, Camellia sinensis leaf extract, Curcuma longa root extract, Palmitoyl tripeptide-38, Avena sativa bran extract, Medicago sativa extract, Lactose, Lactis proteinum, Milk protein, Tocopheryl acetate, Ascorbyl palmitate, Citrus aurantium dulcis peel extract, Paeonia albiflora root extract, Hydrogenated olive oil unsaponifiables, Carthamus tinctorius seed oil, Inulin, Phenethyl alcohol, Acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer, Hydroxypropyl cyclodextrin, Sodium hydroxide, Pentylene glycol, Ammonium acryloyldimethyltaurate/vp copolymer, Xanthan gum, Ethylhexylglycerin, Citric acid, Sorbic acid, Hexylene glycol, Caprylyl glycol, Phenoxyethanol

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Key ingredients	palmitoyl tripeptide-38 camelina sativa seed oil +6 more	Common: palmitoyl tripeptide-38 glycerin Other: acetyl hexapeptide-1 tripeptide-1 +11 more	Common: palmitoyl tripeptide-38 glycerin Other: copper tripeptide-1 acetyl octapeptide-3 +19 more	Common: palmitoyl tripeptide-38 glycerin Other: palmitoyl tetrapeptide-7 palmitoyl tripeptide-1	Common: palmitoyl tripeptide-38 glycerin +1 more Other: panthenol glyceryl acrylate/acrylic acid copolymer +4 more	Common: palmitoyl tripeptide-38 isopropyl myristate +1 more Other: cannabidiol - derived from extract or tincture or resin of cannabis 3-o-ethyl ascorbic acid +3 more	Common: palmitoyl tripeptide-38 glycerin Other: acetyl hexapeptide-8 dipotassium glycyrrhizate +6 more	Common: palmitoyl tripeptide-38 glycerin Other: acetyl dipeptide-1 cetyl ester palmitoyl hexapeptide-19 +1 more	Common: palmitoyl tripeptide-38 glycerin Other: palmitoyl dipeptide-5 diaminobutyroyl hydroxythreonine dimethicone +4 more	Common: palmitoyl tripeptide-38 glycerin Other: caprylic/capric triglyceride trehalose +1 more	Common: palmitoyl tripeptide-38 glycerin Other: hyaluronic acid
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Potential Irritants	phenethyl alcohol Has skin benefit? citrus aurantium dulcis peel extract Has skin benefit? +15 more	ethylhexylglycerin Has skin benefit? caprylhydroxamic acid Has skin benefit? +5 more	glutathione Has skin benefit? ethylhexylglycerin Has skin benefit? +1 more	hydroxypropyl cyclodextrin Has skin benefit? disodium edta Has skin benefit? +1 more	propylene glycol Has skin benefit? ethylhexylglycerin Has skin benefit? +8 more	parfum Has skin benefit? 3-o-ethyl ascorbic acid Has skin benefit? +9 more	polyglyceryl-4 diisostearate/polyhydroxystearate/sebacate Has skin benefit? hydroxypropyl cyclodextrin Has skin benefit? +5 more	pullulan Has skin benefit? hydroxypropyl cyclodextrin Has skin benefit? +5 more	propylene glycol Has skin benefit? caprylyl glycol Has skin benefit? +4 more	ethylhexylglycerin Has skin benefit? hydroxypropyl cyclodextrin Has skin benefit? +2 more	benzyl alcohol Has skin benefit? aloe barbadensis leaf extract Has skin benefit? +1 more
All ingredients	water Has skin benefit? isopropyl myristate Has skin benefit? +40 more	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +30 more	water Has skin benefit? butylene glycol Has skin benefit? +31 more	water Has skin benefit? propanediol Has skin benefit? +14 more	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +27 more	water Has skin benefit? isopropyl myristate Has skin benefit? +27 more	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +22 more	water Has skin benefit? acacia senegal gum Has skin benefit? +27 more	water Has skin benefit? propylene glycol Has skin benefit? +19 more	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +12 more	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +5 more

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