DermaQuest Peptide Glyco Cleanser Peptide Vitality Review

DermaQuest Peptide Glyco Cleanser Peptide Vitality
Review

Does DermaQuest Peptide Glyco Cleanser Peptide Vitality Work?

 
DermaQuest Peptide Glyco Cleanser Peptide Vitality is a type of skincare product designed to be rinsed off, peeled off, or otherwise removed from the skin. Research confirming the moisturizing, anti-wrinkle, and soothing effects of such products is very limited. Therefore, we do not provide efficacy ratings for these types of skincare products.

However, you can explore the roles of specific ingredients in the Ingredients Explained section below.

Ingredients

Est. % Ingredient Origin Functions
75
6
4
3
2
1.5
1.3
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0.3
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0.3
0.3
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0.3
0.3
0.3
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0.3
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0.3
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Water
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Glycolic Acid
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Sorbitol
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Cetyl Alcohol
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Stearyl Alcohol
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Ammonium Hydroxide
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Ammonium Lauryl Sulfate
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Lactic Acid
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Ectoin
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Lecithin
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Tetrapeptide-24
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Cyclotetrapeptide-24 Aminocyclohexane Carboxylate
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Glycerin
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Butylene Glycol
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Hydrolyzed Vegetable Protein
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Adenosine Triphosphate
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Sodium Chondroitin Sulfate
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Zinc Sulfate
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Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1
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Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7
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Quillaja Saponaria Bark Extract
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Saponaria Officinalis Leaf/Root Extract
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PEG-7 Glyceryl Cocoate
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Di-PPG-2 Myreth-10 Adipate
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PEG-60 Almond Glycerides
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Alcohol
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Carbomer
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Polysorbate 20
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Phenoxyethanol
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Caprylyl Glycol
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Ethylhexylglycerin
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Hexylene Glycol
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Lavandula Angustifolia (Lavender) Oil
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Ingredients explained

Water
Est. %75
Function
Origin
WaterThe most used ingredient in skincare. Its concentration defines the product texture: rich creams may have about 50% of water while a light jelly about 90%. Water doesn’t moisturize the skin by itself and is used in skincare as a solvent for other ingredients.
Glycolic Acid
Est. %6
Function
Origin
Glycolic Acid

The second most used AHA (after lactic acid) known for its potent exfoliating and smoothing effects. It increases skin cell turnover, which is beneficial for treating acne. When used in peels, glycolic acid has confirmed anti-wrinkle efficacy, though it is less effective in leave-on products like creams and serums.

Sorbitol
Est. %4
Function
Origin
SorbitolA sweet-tasting alcohol derived from glucose. Aside from its sweet taste (for which it is used as a very common sweetener), Sorbitol is also very good at retaining water and is used in skincare as a humectant.
Cetyl Alcohol
Est. %3
Function
Origin
Cetyl AlcoholA waxy solid fatty alcohol derived from palm oil. It is most commonly used as a co-emulsifier and affects the final aesthetic of the product, leaving a soft and silky feeling on the skin. Cetyl alcohol is also used as a viscosity controlling agent.
Stearyl Alcohol
Est. %2
Function
Origin
Stearyl AlcoholA natural fatty alcohol that thickens, stabilizes, and keeps emulsions a bright white color. It has many uses, the main one being as an emulsifier. It also acts as an opacifying agent and emollient.
Ammonium Hydroxide
Est. %1.5
Function
Origin
Ammonium HydroxideA weakly basic ingredient that can adjust pH to a higher level.
Ammonium Lauryl Sulfate
Est. %1.3
Function
Origin
Ammonium Lauryl SulfateA synthetic cleansing ingredient that produces a dense, creamy foam.
Lactic Acid
Est. %1
Function
Origin
Lactic AcidThe most popular AHA in skincare and less irritating than glycolic acid. It can be naturally found in sour milk. It is a humectant moisturizing, pH stabilizing, and gently exfoliating ingredient, able to soften dry, cracked, and peeling skin.
Ectoin
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Ectoin

An amino acid-derived ingredient with average, yet proven by one study, anti-wrinkle efficacy.

Lecithin
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
LecithinA humectant, emollient, and emulsifier best suited for water-in-oil emulsions. Lecithin can come from sunflowers, soy, and eggs. The downside to lecithin is that it causes an extra burden on the formula’s preservative because it is nutritious.
Tetrapeptide-24
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Tetrapeptide-24
Cyclotetrapeptide-24 Aminocyclohexane Carboxylate
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Cyclotetrapeptide-24 Aminocyclohexane Carboxylate
Glycerin
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Glycerin

The most popular moisturizing ingredient in the world. It is a powerful humectant – cheap yet very effective.

Butylene Glycol
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Butylene Glycol

A clear, colorless liquid humectant that draws moisture to the skin. The humectancy of butylene glycol, owed to its two hydroxyl groups, is quite considerable, although not as powerful as glycerin, which contains three hydroxyl groups.

Hydrolyzed Vegetable Protein
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Hydrolyzed Vegetable ProteinA blanket term used for plant-based proteins that have been processed into smaller chunks. They add to the skincare product's film-forming and water-binding properties.
Adenosine Triphosphate
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Adenosine TriphosphateA cellular energy source that is thought to revitalize skin cells.
Sodium Chondroitin Sulfate
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Sodium Chondroitin SulfateA compound related to hyaluronic acid. It can create a film on the skin that binds and retains a lot of water, thereby keeping the skin hydrated. It also has additional antioxidant and soothing properties.
Zinc Sulfate
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Zinc Sulfate
Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1

A small peptide consisting of three amino acids with anti-wrinkle effects. Together with Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7, it is a part of the popular anti-wrinkle complex called Matrixyl™ 3000.

Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7

A synthetic peptide that mimics the activity of immunoglobulin G and signals to the skin to stop the inflammation. It has been shown in studies to reduce wrinkles and enhance collagen content.

Quillaja Saponaria Bark Extract
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Quillaja Saponaria Bark Extract
Saponaria Officinalis Leaf/Root Extract
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Saponaria Officinalis Leaf/Root Extract
PEG-7 Glyceryl Cocoate
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
PEG-7 Glyceryl Cocoate

A clear, pale yellow, oil-like emollient manufactured synthetically from coconut oil and polyethylene glycol. It is also used as an emulsifying agent.

Di-PPG-2 Myreth-10 Adipate
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Di-PPG-2 Myreth-10 Adipate
PEG-60 Almond Glycerides
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
PEG-60 Almond Glycerides
Alcohol
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
AlcoholAn effective antimicrobial ingredient that kills bacteria, fungi, and even some viruses. It is also an excellent solvent and astringent. Alcohol helps to create lighter and less viscous products. It can, however, be dehydrating and skin-sensitizing.
Carbomer
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
CarbomerA synthetic ingredient with the ability to gel water. When used in emulsions, such as lotions and creams, carbomer can also act as an emulsion stabilizer.
Polysorbate 20
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Polysorbate 20A viscous, amber-colored liquid that functions as a solubilizer to disperse small amounts of oil into a large water phase. Polysorbate 20 is frequently used to solubilize fragrance oils into water-based emulsions.
Phenoxyethanol
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
PhenoxyethanolThe most frequently used preservative in skincare. It is a clear, oil-like liquid synthetic substance that protects products from harmful bacteria and yeast, whilst still leaving skin microflora unharmed. It is confirmed by research to be harmless.
Caprylyl Glycol
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Caprylyl GlycolAn emollient that improves product spreadability and offers a silky feel on the skin. It also acts as a preservative booster that improves the efficacy of other preservatives. According to the manufacturer, it is also a humectant moisturizer.
Ethylhexylglycerin
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
EthylhexylglycerinA preservative booster derived from glycerin. It is commonly paired with other preservatives to improve their efficacy. Ethylhexylglycerin is also a humectant due to its chemical base of glycerin.
Hexylene Glycol
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Hexylene GlycolA multifunctional ingredient that is best known for its use as a solvent. It can dissolve both water-based ingredients and oils. For this reason, it can also function as an emulsifier, allowing oil and water ingredients to mix and remain stable.
Lavandula Angustifolia (Lavender) Oil
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Lavandula Angustifolia (Lavender) OilAn essential oil derived from common, or true, lavender. It is used in skincare for its lovely, calming scent. Like all essential oils, however, it may cause a contact skin allergy in more sensitive individuals.