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Wildsmith Skin 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

"Wildsmith Skin - Active Repair Copper Peptide Cream" has a good moisturizing formula. This moisturizer uses a good combo of humectants and emollients. These both types of ingredients are essentials for improving the skin hydration and keeping the skin barrier healthy. Humectants in this product (glycerin, glycine, hydrolyzed hyaluronic acid, hydrolyzed soy protein and aloe barbadensis leaf juice) help to increase the water content in the upper layer of the skin. (These ingredients do so by "capturing" water molecules from the outside air or from within the deeper layers of the skin). 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.

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This moisturizer also contains Peptides (copper tripeptide-1 0.35% - 0.65%). 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.

This product contains ingredients that could be beneficial, but their concentrations are too low in this formulation: panthenol, sodium ascorbyl phosphate and vitamin e

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.

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The product retails for 110.00£ in the United Kingdom.

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What can the product work for?

Anti-aging

What does the product description say?

Key Ingredients Copper Peptides peptides help to restructure and restore firmness while increasing collagen and elastin synthesis.

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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.

ubiquinone 0.2% - 0.35%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: LOW

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

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

Moisturizing

What does the product description say?

Low weight Hyaluronic Acid increases hydration and plumps out the appearance of lines and wrinkles.

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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

glycine 0.2% - 0.4%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

Helps to attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can help restore the skin barrier function

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

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).

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

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

carthamus tinctorius seed oil 0.4% - 0.6%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: LOW

An emollient that helps soften the skin and might help calm down inflammation

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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%

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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 panthenol +4 more Other: niacinamide adenosine +22 more	Common: copper tripeptide-1 panthenol +11 more Other:	Common: copper tripeptide-1 panthenol +4 more Other: niacinamide adenosine +22 more	Common: copper tripeptide-1 panthenol +3 more Other: oligopeptide-1 oligopeptide-32 +14 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: copper tripeptide-1 panthenol +4 more Other: lactobionic acid anhydroxylitol +19 more	Common: copper tripeptide-1 panthenol +3 more Other: madecassoside niacinamide +19 more	Common: copper tripeptide-1 panthenol +4 more Other: oligopeptide-32 acetyl hexapeptide-8 +6 more	Common: copper tripeptide-1 panthenol +4 more Other: niacinamide adenosine +11 more	Common: copper tripeptide-1 panthenol +4 more Other: acetyl tetrapeptide-2 acetyl tetrapeptide-3 +24 more
Irritancy	IRRITANCY HIGH	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY HIGH	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY MEDIUM
Potential Irritants	geraniol Has skin benefit? linalool Has skin benefit? +15 more	taurine Has skin benefit? sea salt Has skin benefit? +14 more	geraniol Has skin benefit? linalool Has skin benefit? +15 more	taurine Has skin benefit? sea salt Has skin benefit? +14 more	raspberry ketone Has skin benefit? caprylyl glycol Has skin benefit? +10 more	panax ginseng root extract Has skin benefit? anthemis nobilis flower extract Has skin benefit? +12 more	myristyl alcohol Has skin benefit? parfum Has skin benefit? +12 more	melia azadirachta leaf extract Has skin benefit? ocimum sanctum leaf extract Has skin benefit? +16 more	pimpinella anisum fruit extract Has skin benefit? rosa damascena flower water Has skin benefit? +20 more	ethylhexylglycerin Has skin benefit? 1,2-hexanediol Has skin benefit? +5 more	coptis japonica extract Has skin benefit? punica granatum fruit extract Has skin benefit? +13 more	rosa damascena flower water Has skin benefit? cucumis melo fruit extract Has skin benefit? +8 more
All ingredients	water Has skin benefit? aloe barbadensis leaf juice Has skin benefit? +42 more	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +76 more	water Has skin benefit? aloe barbadensis leaf juice Has skin benefit? +42 more	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +76 more	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +47 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? +56 more	water Has skin benefit? snail secretion filtrate Has skin benefit? +51 more	water Has skin benefit? hydrogenated polyisobutene Has skin benefit? +35 more	water Has skin benefit? centella asiatica leaf water Has skin benefit? +51 more	water Has skin benefit? panthenol Has skin benefit? +69 more

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Wildsmith Skin Active Repair Copper Peptide Cream

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Works for

Anti-aging

What does the product description say?

Moisturizing

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Anti-oxidation

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