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 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.
Adenosine 0.05% - 0.25%. It is a chemical present inside our skin cells. A clinical trial confirmed that topical application of Adenosine in a low concentration can reduce dynamic wrinkles (these are the wrinkles that appear with age in a places where our mimic is the most active, for example, in the corners of the eyes or on the forehead).
Humectants (glycerin 4.10% - 6.10%). These ingredients help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improve the skin hydration.

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Anti-aging

What does the product description say?

Immediately, the skin is toned, wrinkles diminish, pigmentation and sagging skin fade.

Source: Cocoon Center

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

What does the product description say?

It also provides 48 hour long lasting hydration.Tested on sensitive skin under dermatological control.Made in France.

Source: Cocoon Center

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

glycerin 4.1% - 6.1%

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

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

Evens skin tone

What does the product description say?

Immediately, the skin is toned, wrinkles diminish, pigmentation and sagging skin fade.

Source: Cocoon Center

Effective ingredients missing or their concentration is too low

ascorbyl glucoside 0.05% - 0.25%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Insufficient!

pisum sativum extract 0.1% - 0.35%

Irritation risk:

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

Comodogenic ingredients

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%

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

dimethicone 3.5% - 5.3%

Irritation risk:

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

Ingredient list view

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: acetyl tetrapeptide-9 acetyl tetrapeptide-9 +4 more Other: dipeptide-2 niacinamide +18 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: acetyl tetrapeptide-9 adenosine +2 more Other: acetyl tetrapeptide-2 acetyl tetrapeptide-3 +26 more	Common: adenosine dimethicone +2 more Other: gluconolactone polymethylsilsesquioxane	Common: acetyl tetrapeptide-9 adenosine +1 more Other: salicylic acid faex extract +3 more	Common: acetyl tetrapeptide-9 adenosine +1 more Other: acetyl dipeptide-1 cetyl ester acetyl octapeptide-3 +34 more	Common: acetyl tetrapeptide-9 adenosine +1 more Other: acetyl tetrapeptide-3 acetyl tetrapeptide-2 +20 more	Common: acetyl tetrapeptide-9 adenosine +5 more Other: 3-o-ethyl ascorbic acid ascorbyl glucoside +30 more
Irritancy	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY HIGH
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	glycolic acid Has skin benefit? hesperidin methyl chalcone Has skin benefit? +23 more	parfum Has skin benefit? alcohol denat. Has skin benefit? +9 more	parfum Has skin benefit? alcohol denat. Has skin benefit? +9 more	rosa damascena flower water Has skin benefit? cucumis melo fruit extract Has skin benefit? +8 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	parfum Has skin benefit? hamamelis virginiana leaf water Has skin benefit? +7 more	betula alba bark extract Has skin benefit? artemisia vulgaris extract Has skin benefit? +10 more	ci 75470 Has skin benefit? geraniol Has skin benefit? +74 more
All ingredients	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +40 more	water Has skin benefit? dimethicone Has skin benefit? +49 more	water Has skin benefit? butylene glycol Has skin benefit? +69 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? panthenol Has skin benefit? +69 more	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +18 more	water Has skin benefit? butylene glycol Has skin benefit? +29 more	camellia japonica flower extract Has skin benefit? hamamelis virginiana leaf water Has skin benefit? +77 more	water Has skin benefit? butylene glycol Has skin benefit? +45 more	cream Has skin benefit? water Has skin benefit? +182 more

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