This anti-aging ampoule is formulated around Acetyl Hexapeptide-8 and Copper Tripeptide-1 to soften the look of wrinkles and fade the look of dark spots.
This anti-aging ampoule is formulated around Panax Ginseng Root Extract and Acetyl Hexapeptide-8 to soften the look of wrinkles and calm redness.
What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Ingredients Side-by-side
Rosa Centifolia Flower Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Hydrolyzed Collagen
Emollient
Natto Gum
Wheat Amino Acids
Skin ConditioningPanax Ginseng Root Extract
Emollient
Ophiopogon Japonicus Root Extract
Skin ConditioningPlatycodon Grandiflorus Root Extract
Antioxidant
Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract
Bleaching
Astragalus Membranaceus Root Extract
Emollient
Zingiber Officinale Root Extract
Masking
Lonicera Japonica Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningZanthoxylum Piperitum Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningPulsatilla Koreana Extract
Skin ConditioningCitrus Paradisi Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningSodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Dioscorea Opposita Root Extract
Skin ConditioningHydroxyethylcellulose
Emulsion StabilisingGardenia Florida Oil
Tonic
Tremella Fuciformis Sporocarp Extract
Antioxidant
Acetyl Hexapeptide-8
Humectant
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingAdenosine
Skin Conditioning
Disodium EDTA
Rosa Centifolia Flower Water, Glycerin, Hydrolyzed Collagen, Natto Gum, Wheat Amino Acids, Panax Ginseng Root Extract, Ophiopogon Japonicus Root Extract, Platycodon Grandiflorus Root Extract, Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract, Astragalus Membranaceus Root Extract, Zingiber Officinale Root Extract, Lonicera Japonica Flower Extract, Zanthoxylum Piperitum Fruit Extract, Pulsatilla Koreana Extract, Citrus Paradisi Fruit Extract, Sodium Hyaluronate, Dioscorea Opposita Root Extract, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Gardenia Florida Oil, Tremella Fuciformis Sporocarp Extract, Acetyl Hexapeptide-8, Xanthan Gum, Adenosine, Disodium EDTA
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Acetyl Hexapeptide-8 (also known as Argireline) is a synthetic hexapeptide that is often called a "topical Botox alternative".
It works by mimicking how Botox relaxes muscles; it interferes with the signaling process that tells your facial muscles to contract. This can help soften expression lines like forehead wrinkles or crow's feet over time.
The comparison to Botox does have limits because the molecule is water-loving and relatively large.
Acetyl Hexapeptide-8 has a hard time absorbing deeply enough through the skin's outer barrier to actually reach the muscles.
So whether it truly works the way Botox does at a biological level is still up for debate, but early clinical outcomes are fairly encouraging.
A 12 week human study of a multi-ingredient regimen containing this ingredient saw:
While some studies have observed improvements in wrinkle appearance, it is important to note that more consistent results are seen in multi-ingredient formulations (vs just Acetyl Hexapeptide-8 alone).
Some research studies also used higher concentrations (up to 10%) while this ingredient is usually found in concentrations up to 0.005% in leave-on formulations.
Learn more about Acetyl Hexapeptide-8Adenosine is a purine nucleoside that your body already makes in every cell. In skincare, it acts mainly as a skin conditioning and anti-aging agent.
The way it works is fairly well mapped out:
Your skin has cells called fibroblasts that build collagen (the stuff that keeps skin firm and smooth). Adenosine basically flips a switch on these cells that tells them to get to work making more collagen and other proteins. These cells slow down on their own as skin ages, so Adenosine helps give them a little nudge to keep going.
The clinical backing is pretty solid too.
A blind, randomized, placebo-controlled trial of 126 women aged 45-65 tested a 0.1% cream twice daily and found real improvements in crow's feet and frown lines using a precise 3D skin-mapping technique; these changes showed up by week 3 and held at 2 months.
A later study using Adenosine-loaded dissolving microneedle patches reported gains in wrinkle depth, dermal density, elasticity, and hydration.
On concentrations, South Korea's Ministry of Food and Drug Safety has set 0.04% as the approved functional anti-wrinkle level. You'll typically see this ingredient used somewhere in the 0.04-0.1% range since it works at low doses.
This ingredient has been found safe for cosmetics with the data showing no irritation or sensitization.
Overall, this is a great ingredient for any anti-aging routine and has no photosensitizing effect, so it suits both AM and PM use.
Learn more about AdenosineXanthan gum is used as a stabilizer and thickener within cosmetic products. It helps give products a sticky, thick feeling - preventing them from being too runny.
On the technical side of things, xanthan gum is a polysaccharide - a combination consisting of multiple sugar molecules bonded together.
Xanthan gum is a pretty common and great ingredient. It is a natural, non-toxic, non-irritating ingredient that is also commonly used in food products.
Learn more about Xanthan Gum
