Wrinkles Schminkles Self-Dissolving Microneedle Patches Versus skyn ICELAND Dissolving Microneedle Eye Patches with Hyaluronic Acid and Peptides

Wrinkles Schminkles Self-Dissolving Microneedle Patches Versus skyn ICELAND Dissolving Microneedle Eye Patches with Hyaluronic Acid and Peptides

This anti-aging treatment is formulated around Niacinamide and Acetyl Hexapeptide-8 to soften the look of wrinkles and fade the look of dark spots.

This hydrating eye mask is formulated around Sodium Hyaluronate and Acetyl Hexapeptide-8 to hydrate skin and soften the look of wrinkles.

What's inside

Key Ingredients

Benefits

Concerns

No concerns

Ingredients Side-by-side

Sodium Hyaluronate

Hydrolyzed Collagen

Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer-2

Niacinamide

Caffeine

Acetyl Hexapeptide-8

Sodium Hyaluronate, Hydrolyzed Collagen, Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer-2, Niacinamide, Caffeine, Acetyl Hexapeptide-8

Cellulose Gum

Glycerin

Trehalose

Propanediol

Angelica Archangelica Root Water

Carnosine

Madecassoside

Heptapeptide-7

Undaria Pinnatifida Extract

Acmella Oleracea Extract

Perfluorodecalin

Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil

Corallina Officinalis Extract

Caprylyl Glycol

Glycosphingolipids

Xanthan Gum

Ethylhexylglycerin

Lecithin

Citric Acid

Sucrose Palmitate

Sodium Benzoate

Potassium Sorbate

Sodium Hyaluronate, Cellulose Gum, Glycerin, Trehalose, Propanediol, Angelica Archangelica Root Water, Carnosine, Madecassoside, Heptapeptide-7, Undaria Pinnatifida Extract, Acmella Oleracea Extract, Acetyl Hexapeptide-8, Perfluorodecalin, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Corallina Officinalis Extract, Caprylyl Glycol, Glycosphingolipids, Xanthan Gum, Ethylhexylglycerin, Lecithin, Citric Acid, Sucrose Palmitate, Sodium Benzoate, Potassium Sorbate

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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.

Sodium Hyaluronate is the salt form of hyaluronic acid. It is a long sugar chain that is naturally found in your skin, joints, and connective tissue that maintains hydration and elasticity.

In skincare, it works as a humectant. It pulls water from the environment and deeper layers of skin and binds it to the surface.

Interestingly, the size of the molecule affects its behavior:

Some clinical evidence links low molecular weight versions to improved wrinkle depth, elasticity, anti-inflammatory effects, and barrier repair.

Many serums use a blend of both weights so you can get surface hydration plus longer-lasting and deeper effects.

You'll typically see concentrations between 0.1-2% for this ingredient.

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