This moisturizer also contains Peptides (acetyl tetrapeptide-9 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 they are 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.
Adenosine 0.05% - 0.25%. It is a compound that in involved in many biological processes inside the skin cells. According one high-quality clinical trial, topical Adenosine in low concentrations can somewhat help improve "deep wrinkles" - the wrinkles that appear with age in places where our faces are most dynamic (for example, on the forehead or in the corners of the eyes).

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The product retails for 69.00A$ in Australia and from 27.31£ up to 39.00£ in the United Kingdom.

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Anti-aging

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Introducing Lift Activ Collagen Specialist Night, the newest member of Vichy’s expert ageing range Lift Activ Specialist, a results-driven night cream designed to target visible signs of collagen loss including a lack of firmness and smoothness.

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This product can help reduce and prevent fine lines and wrinkles, improve skin elasticity and firmness because it contains adenosine.

These ingredients in the product can also be helpful, even though there is less evidence for their effectiveness: acetyl tetrapeptide-9.

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.

adenosine 0.05% - 0.25%

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Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

Might help improve cell turnover and reduce inflammation in skin. One study shows that the ingredients might be able to help reduce dynamic wrinkles (for example, in the corners of the eyes or on the forehead)

acetyl tetrapeptide-9 0.05% - 0.2%

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Concentration: Effectiveness: MEDIUM

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

ascorbyl glucoside 0.05% - 0.25%

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Concentration: Insufficient!

A vitamin C derivative that is more stable but less potent than pure form of vitamin C. Has a potential to boost collagen production, nutralise free radicals and reduce hyperpigmentation, but the required concentration is likely to be much higher than for the pure form of vitamin C, limiting the ingredient's effectiveness in products

Moisturizing

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An overnight recovery cream, the Vichy Lift Activ Collagen Specialist moisturiser will strengthen the skin’s barrier function and immediately smooths the complexion while providing intense hydration and nourishment.

Source: Escentual

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, caprylyl glycol.

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: dimethicone, peg-10 dimethicone.

The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: acetyl tetrapeptide-9

acetyl tetrapeptide-9 0.05% - 0.2%

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

dimethicone 3.5% - 5.3%

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Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

A silicone that helps to reduce water loss from the surface of the skin. Can temporarily "fill in" lines and wrinkles, absorb oil, and create a nice product finish

glycerin 4.1% - 6.1%

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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

Evens skin tone

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Also enriched with natural-origin Resveratrol, the cream calms the complexion to clarify the skin tone, revealing a more unified texture.

Source: Lookfantastic

Effective ingredients missing or their concentration is too low

ascorbyl glucoside 0.05% - 0.25%

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Concentration: Insufficient!

pisum sativum extract 0.1% - 0.35%

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Concentration: Insufficient!

Might be helpful in protecting skin collagen and elastin from breaking down but solid research is lacking

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adenosine 0.05% - 0.25%

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

dimethicone 3.5% - 5.3%

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Works for: Moisturizing, Mattifying

A silicone that helps to reduce water loss from the surface of the skin. Can temporarily "fill in" lines and wrinkles, absorb oil, and create a nice product finish

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alcohol denat. 2% - 3%

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Produces temporary toning effect. Can help dissolve other ingredients or preserve products

isopropyl alcohol 0.05% - 0.2%

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A drying alcohol. Can increase skin's sensitivity and cause dryness and irritation

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sorbitan oleate 0.15% - 0.5%

Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: Medium

Works for: Cleansing

Helps oil and water mix together

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water 40% - 60%

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Plain old water

glycerin 4.1% - 6.1%

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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

dimethicone 3.5% - 5.3%

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Works for: Moisturizing, Mattifying

A silicone that helps to reduce water loss from the surface of the skin. Can temporarily "fill in" lines and wrinkles, absorb oil, and create a nice product finish

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Water, Glycerin, Dimethicone, Isohexadecane, Alcohol denat., Silica, Hydroxyethylpiperazine ethane sulfonic acid, Propanediol, Synthetic wax, Peg-10 dimethicone, Eperua falcata bark extract, Peg-30 dipolyhydroxystearate, Stearyl alcohol, Sorbitan oleate, Dimethicone/peg-10/15 crosspolymer, Dimethicone/polyglycerin-3 crosspolymer, Ceteareth-6, Sodium acrylates copolymer, Sodium citrate, Sodium hydroxide, Sodium phytate, Cyclodextrin, Adenosine, Ascorbyl glucoside, Nylon-12, Isopropyl alcohol, Propylene carbonate, Dipropylene glycol, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Caprylyl glycol, Acetyl tetrapeptide-9, Synthetic fluorphlogopite, Disteardimonium hectorite, Dextrin, Pisum sativum extract, Peat extract, Tocopherol, Phenoxyethanol, Ci 15985, Ci 77891, Titanium dioxide, Parfum

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Key ingredients	acetyl tetrapeptide-9 adenosine +4 more	Common: acetyl tetrapeptide-9 adenosine +2 more Other: beeswax butyrospermum parkii butter +9 more	Common: adenosine dimethicone +3 more Other: niacinamide laminaria ochroleuca extract +2 more	Common: adenosine dimethicone +3 more Other: niacinamide laminaria ochroleuca extract +2 more	Common: adenosine dimethicone +2 more Other: gluconolactone polymethylsilsesquioxane	Common: acetyl tetrapeptide-9 adenosine +1 more Other: salicylic acid faex extract +3 more	Common: adenosine dimethicone +1 more Other: gluconolactone chondrus crispus extract +8 more	Common: adenosine glycerin +3 more Other: panthenol hydrolyzed hyaluronic acid +4 more	Common: adenosine dimethicone +2 more Other: artemia extract carnosine +10 more	Common: adenosine dimethicone +1 more Other: bakuchiol caprylic/capric triglyceride +5 more	Common: adenosine dimethicone +1 more Other: niacinamide butyrospermum parkii butter +3 more
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Potential Irritants	parfum Has skin benefit? ci 15985 Has skin benefit? +13 more	ci 19140 Has skin benefit? cinnamic acid Has skin benefit? +16 more	parfum Has skin benefit? alcohol denat. Has skin benefit? +9 more	parfum Has skin benefit? alcohol denat. Has skin benefit? +9 more	p-anisic acid Has skin benefit? disodium edta Has skin benefit? +5 more	parfum Has skin benefit? benzyl alcohol Has skin benefit? +8 more	oleyl alcohol Has skin benefit? zanthoxylum bungeanum fruit extract Has skin benefit? +9 more	parfum Has skin benefit? alcohol denat. Has skin benefit? +7 more	parfum Has skin benefit? citric acid Has skin benefit? +7 more	centella asiatica leaf extract Has skin benefit? citric acid Has skin benefit? +10 more	parfum Has skin benefit? maris sal Has skin benefit? +9 more
All ingredients	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +40 more	water Has skin benefit? dimethicone Has skin benefit? +49 more	unknown Has skin benefit? water Has skin benefit? +31 more	unknown Has skin benefit? water Has skin benefit? +31 more	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +18 more	water Has skin benefit? butylene glycol Has skin benefit? +29 more	water Has skin benefit? dimethicone Has skin benefit? +31 more	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +26 more	water Has skin benefit? dimethicone Has skin benefit? +43 more	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +29 more	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +37 more

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