PRODUCT REVIEW

TWC Skincare Active Repair Copper Peptide Cream

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Moisturizing
Anti-aging
Anti-oxidation

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Key actives

Tocopherol 0.25% - 0.45%Butyrospermum parkii butter 3.2% - 3.9%

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Product summary

Judging from the ingredient list, "TWC Skincare - Active Repair Copper Peptide Cream" works well for improving skin hydration The formulation is based on a combination of good humectants and emollients. Both are needed to increase the skin hydration level. Glycerin, glycine, hydrolyzed hyaluronic acid, hydrolyzed soy protein and aloe barbadensis leaf juice in this product (humectants) attract water molecules to the upper layer of the skin (the water comes from the outside air or from the deeper layers of the skin if the air is dry). Emollients in this formulation (carthamus tinctorius seed oil, butyrospermum parkii butter, cocos nucifera oil, cetearyl alcohol and glyceryl stearate) help to reduce the moisture loss from the skin. They also soften the skin surface and relieve the feeling of dryness and tightness.

Ingredient callouts

This moistruizer also contains peptides (copper tripeptide-1 0.35% - 0.65%). Peptides is a very big group of ingredients. They all consist of a different combination of amino-acids. Our skin produces peptides naturally. Some of them work as natural anti-biotics, 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 peptides in skincare are helpful. They 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.

Irritation risk

This moisturizer contains a bunch of common irritants, including ingredients that do not provide any known benefit for the skin. It might not be the best choice if your skin is sensitive. We assess the overall irritancy of this moisturizer to be high. For a detailed overview of all potential irritants: click here

You can see the detailed formula review with the breakdown of all actives in the product and the full ingredient list with estimated concentrations in the tables below.

What can the product work for?

Anti-aging

What does the product description say?

A powerful copper peptide moisturiser designed to restructure the skin's collagen and restore firmness.

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This product contains copper tripeptide-1. 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.

copper tripeptide-1 0.35% - 0.65%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: MEDIUM

A naturally occurring peptide. One of the most studied peptides in dermatology. It is sometimes abbreviated GHK-Cu. Belongs to the class of carrier peptides. It stimulates both synthesis and breakdown of collagen in skin. It is released in skin wounds and inflammation to support healing. It accelerates wound-healing of the skin and can stimulate hair growth. There are preliminary studies that confirm that copper tripeptide can help support collagen production reducing fine lines and wrinkles and decrease inflammation in skin.

butyrospermum parkii butter 3.2% - 3.9%

Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High

Concentration: Effectiveness: LOW

A great moisturising ingredient that softens the skin and reduces water loss from its upper layer. It also can be helpful in protecting skin from free radicals

sodium ascorbyl phosphate 0.25% - 0.4%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: LOW

A stable derivative of vitamin C. It is oil-soluble which means it is more likely to penetrate the skin compared to the pure form of vitamin C (which is water-soluble), but it is less bio-available and is way less effective in stimulating collagen and reducing wrinkles compared to the pure form of vitamin C (L-ascorbic acid) and its other derivatives (for example, magnesium ascorbyl phosphate). At the same time, this vitamin C derivative has been shown in studies to be effective in reducing acne, blemishes and clogged pores. It is less irritating then the pure form of vitamin C

Moisturizing

What does the product description say?

A powerful copper peptide moisturiser designed to restructure the skin's collagen and restore firmness.

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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, glycine.

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: butyrospermum parkii butter, cocos nucifera oil.

The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: copper tripeptide-1

hydrolyzed hyaluronic acid 0.5% - 0.75%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin. A version of it is naturally present in skin

ubiquinone 0.2% - 0.35%

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

prunus amygdalus dulcis seed 2.2% - 2.7%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

Helps soften the upper layer of the skin

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).

The following ingredients - sodium ascorbyl phosphate also can have an antioxidant effect, but there is less evidence to confirm their effectiveness in skin.

ubiquinone 0.2% - 0.35%

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

sodium ascorbyl phosphate 0.25% - 0.4%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: MEDIUM

butyrospermum parkii butter 3.2% - 3.9%

Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High

Concentration: Effectiveness: LOW

A great moisturising ingredient that softens the skin and reduces water loss from its upper layer. It also can be helpful in protecting skin from free radicals

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Ingredients & concentrations

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Key Actives

tocopherol 0.25% - 0.45%

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

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

butyrospermum parkii butter 3.2% - 3.9%

Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High

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

A great moisturising ingredient that softens the skin and reduces water loss from its upper layer. It also can be helpful in protecting skin from free radicals

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Potential irritants

lavandula angustifolia flower oil 0.25% - 0.4%

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A fragrant plant oil, can be irritating

achillea millefolium oil 0.25% - 0.45%

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An essential oil that is used as a fragrance

Comodogenic ingredients

butyrospermum parkii butter 3.2% - 3.9%

Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High

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

A great moisturising ingredient that softens the skin and reduces water loss from its upper layer. It also can be helpful in protecting skin from free radicals

cocos nucifera oil 1.9% - 2.3%

Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High

Works for: Moisturizing

An emollient. Found to be as effective as a moisturizer for dry skin as mineral oil. Could be comedogenic

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water 45% - 55%

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Plain old water

aloe barbadensis leaf juice 6.4% - 7.8%

Irritation risk:

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

Traditionally used to treat sunburns, dermatitis and inflammation, but evidence for its effectiveness is lacking. The extract can contain humectants that help attract water into the skin

glycerin 4.1% - 5%

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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, Aloe barbadensis leaf juice, Glycerin, Butyrospermum parkii butter, Prunus amygdalus dulcis seed, Cocos nucifera oil, Glyceryl stearate, Polyglyceryl-3 dicitrate/stearate, Cetearyl alcohol, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Coco-caprylate, Hydrolyzed hyaluronic acid, Hydrolyzed soy protein, Copper tripeptide-1, Moringa oleifera seed oil, Carthamus tinctorius seed oil, Spilanthes acmella flower/leaf/stem extract, Astragalus membranaceus root extract, Chondrus crispus, Carrageenan, Xanthan gum, Tocopherol, Lavandula angustifolia flower oil, Achillea millefolium oil, Angelica archangelica root oil, Boswellia carterii gum oil, Tilia cordata oil, Glycine, Sorbitol, Disodium acetyl glucosamine phosphate, Sodium glucuronate, Magnesium sulfate, Sodium ascorbyl phosphate, Glyceryl polyacrylate, Sodium stearoyl glutamate, Potassium sorbate, Sodium benzoate, Ubiquinone, Panthenol, Benzyl alcohol, Hydroxyacetophenone, Limonene, Linalool, Geraniol

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Key ingredients	copper tripeptide-1 panthenol +11 more	Common: copper tripeptide-1 tocopherol +4 more Other: tripeptide-1 niacinamide +32 more	Common: copper tripeptide-1 tocopherol +4 more Other: tripeptide-1 niacinamide +32 more	Common: copper tripeptide-1 panthenol +4 more Other: palmitoyl tripeptide-38 urea +8 more	Common: copper tripeptide-1 panthenol +4 more Other: hexapeptide-11 tripeptide-1 +12 more	Common: panthenol butyrospermum parkii butter +3 more Other: avena sativa kernel flour oryza sativa bran oil +4 more	Common: panthenol glycerin +1 more Other: sodium ascorbyl phosphate dipeptide diaminobutyroyl benzylamide diacetate +12 more	Common: panthenol caprylic/capric triglyceride +3 more Other: niacinamide cyclopentasiloxane +10 more	Common: panthenol caprylic/capric triglyceride +1 more Other: retinol sodium ascorbyl phosphate +7 more	Common: copper tripeptide-1 panthenol +4 more Other: adenosine palmitoyl tripeptide-1 +12 more	Common: panthenol glycerin +1 more Other: niacinamide acetyl hexapeptide-37 +5 more	Common: panthenol glycerin Other: niacinamide dimethicone +6 more
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Potential Irritants	geraniol Has skin benefit? linalool Has skin benefit? +15 more	parfum Has skin benefit? ascorbic acid Has skin benefit? +21 more	parfum Has skin benefit? ascorbic acid Has skin benefit? +21 more	rosa damascena extract Has skin benefit? panax ginseng root extract Has skin benefit? +13 more	myristyl alcohol Has skin benefit? parfum Has skin benefit? +12 more	sodium anisate Has skin benefit? amorphophallus konjac root powder Has skin benefit? +6 more	calendula officinalis flower extract Has skin benefit? escin Has skin benefit? +19 more	ascorbic acid Has skin benefit? benzyl alcohol Has skin benefit? +14 more	p-anisic acid Has skin benefit? phenylpropanol Has skin benefit? +17 more	parfum Has skin benefit? lactobacillus/punica granatum fruit ferment extract Has skin benefit? +8 more	parfum Has skin benefit? chamomilla recutita flower extract Has skin benefit? +9 more	alpha-isomethyl ionone Has skin benefit? hydroxycitronellal Has skin benefit? +11 more
All ingredients	water Has skin benefit? aloe barbadensis leaf juice Has skin benefit? +42 more	water Has skin benefit? dipropylene glycol Has skin benefit? +90 more	water Has skin benefit? dipropylene glycol Has skin benefit? +90 more	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +40 more	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +40 more	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +23 more	water Has skin benefit? glyceryl stearate se Has skin benefit? +48 more	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +49 more	water Has skin benefit? butyrospermum parkii butter Has skin benefit? +35 more	water Has skin benefit? butylene glycol Has skin benefit? +48 more	water Has skin benefit? squalane Has skin benefit? +29 more	water Has skin benefit? vinyl dimethicone/methicone silsesquioxane crosspolymer Has skin benefit? +35 more

PRODUCT REVIEW

TWC Skincare Active Repair Copper Peptide Cream

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Anti-aging

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Moisturizing

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Anti-oxidation

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