As there are more and more cosmetics brands and products around the world, market competition is becoming increasingly fierce.
More consumers are focusing on cosmetics with anti-aging ingredients. Because people are beginning to worry about skin aging caused by makeup, adding anti-aging ingredients that are beneficial to the skin in products has become a major development trend in the future.
So far, there are four main directions of anti-aging: anti-aging, anti-oxidative free radicals, anti-glycation and anti-photoaging. The following shares a list of the 16 best anti-aging ingredients, their anti-aging principles, market potential, development trends, and their popular applications in cosmetics.
1. Anti-aging vitamins (VC/VE)
Earlier, scientists discovered that VC/VE can treat inflammation and prevent aging. Among them, VC/VE, as a natural antioxidant, is safer for humans and is favored by people. Its anti-aging principle is: Vitamin C inhibits tyrosinase activity, blocks melanin production, neutralizes free radicals, and reduces oxidative damage.
Representative product: Estee Lauder “Extra Moisturizing Repair Essence”, the formula contains vitamin E antioxidant ingredients. After using this product, it can help the subsequent makeup to fit more smoothly, and it can resist skin oxidation and delay skin dullness while maintaining the makeup.
Development trend: This type of anti-aging ingredient emerged in the 1990s and is one of the earliest anti-aging ingredients. However, due to poor stability and the emergence of new products, it was gradually replaced by other ingredients.
2. Collagen
From 1995 to 1999, collagen gradually became the most popular anti-aging ingredient on the market, and it still appears in many cosmetic products today. Collagen is an important structural protein of the skin, making the skin firmer.
Representative product: SKII “Skin Care Essence”. Its PITERA™ ingredient indirectly promotes collagen synthesis and can be used as a base before makeup to make subsequent makeup effects better.
Development trend: Later, the application of collagen was gradually reduced. This is because macromolecular collagen and elastin are difficult to be directly absorbed by the skin, and the effect of external use is limited.
3. Peptides, polypeptides
Unlike macromolecular proteins, peptides and polypeptides are small molecule protein fragments that can promote collagen synthesis and inhibit inflammatory reactions. Therefore, between 2000 and 2004, it quickly became one of the most popular cosmetic ingredients.
Application in cosmetics: For example, Lancôme’s “Little Black Bottle” Essence Base Serum helps the skin reach a better state before applying makeup to enhance the overall texture of the makeup; PRAMY polypeptide cream foundation, the added peptide ingredients make this product The makeup holding ability is better.
Even if you are exposed to light during a long online live broadcast, your makeup can still remain intact; take the Perfect Diary “Bionic Film” Essence Lipstick as an example. The pomegranate peptide complex added to it makes the lipstick combine lip gloss, essence and Lip mask function, continuously nourishing the lip skin.
Development trend: To this day, this type of cosmetic ingredients continues to be popular and is widely used in cosmetic production. However, the production cost of peptides is high and specific technologies are required to ensure activity, which affects its popularity.
4. Small molecule peptides
From 2005 to 2009, small molecule peptides represented by hexapeptide and acetyl hexapeptide became one of the most popular anti-aging ingredients. They can penetrate deep into the bottom layer of the skin, simulate the natural physiological processes of the skin, promote collagen synthesis, and enhance skin elasticity.
Application in cosmetics: Small molecule peptides can enhance the makeup-holding effect and allow makeup products to better adhere to the skin. It can also nourish the skin and reduce the burden of makeup on the skin. It can reduce fine lines around the eyes and make eye makeup fit and last longer. In terms of lip makeup products, adding hexapeptide and acetyl hexapeptide to lipstick can make the lip skin more hydrated.
Representative products: OLAY Big Red Bottle contains peptide ingredients; Lancôme Little Black Bottle Muscle Base contains small molecule peptide ingredients.
Development Trend: To this day, small molecule peptide ingredients continue to be popular. This is because it acts directly on skin cells to promote cell repair.
5.Bosein
From 2010 to 2014, Bosein became a popular anti-aging ingredient in cosmetics. It is a glycoprotein polymer developed by L’Oréal Group, which can activate key proteins to improve skin elasticity.
Application in cosmetics: BB cream added with Bosein ingredient can promote skin collagen synthesis, enhance skin elasticity, and make base makeup more compliant.
In addition, adding Bosein liquid foundation can further modify the skin tone, cover blemishes, nourish the skin, and reduce the phenomenon of powder sticking and makeup loss. In addition, Bosein is used in lip makeup products and eye makeup products.
Representative products: Helena “Black Bandage Cream”, Lancôme Black Gold Facial Cream.
Development trend: To this day, Bosein is still a popular anti-aging ingredient. However, after the patent expired, similar products on the market were uneven, and price fluctuations had a negative impact.
6. Retinol
In 1971, retinol was approved by the US FDA as a cosmetic raw material. It promotes skin cell renewal and reduces the appearance of fine lines. Later, it gradually became one of the most popular anti-aging ingredients from 2015 to 2019.
Application in cosmetics: Retinol can promote skin cell renewal and make makeup base more adherent. It can enhance the elasticity of the skin, making base makeup products less likely to come off and become patchy. It can also inhibit the synthesis of melanin, making the skin color more natural and improving the overall effect of base makeup. In addition, it can improve
The moisturizing effect of eye makeup products and lip makeup products improves the texture of makeup.
Representative products: Neutrogena “A-Alcohol Night Cream”, a high-concentration A-alcohol formula with remarkable anti-aging effects; Elizabeth Arden Powder Gel contains A-alcohol and uses microencapsulation technology to reduce irritation and improve absorption. Perrin’s Retinol Cushion CC Cream, after adding retinol, can not only cover blemishes but also nourish the skin, improving the product’s competitiveness.
Development trend: Because retinol has certain irritation, some people will have intolerance reactions in the early stage, and are sensitive to light and heat. They need to pay attention to avoid light and low temperature, so its use still has limitations.
7. NAD+ (nicotinamide mononucleotide) and its precursors
NAD+ is an important coenzyme in human cells. As age increases, the amount of NAD+ decreases, causing human body aging to accelerate. By supplementing NAD+ or its precursor substances, you can help the human body resist aging.
Application in cosmetics: NAD+ can inhibit the production of melanin and make the skin fairer, so it has become the core ingredient of makeup cream. It is added to liquid foundation and air cushion to help cover blemishes, nourish the skin, and reduce skin problems caused by makeup. In addition, some cream products with both makeup and skin care functions add nicotinamide mononucleotide to achieve dual effects of makeup and skin care.
Representative product: Niviyan Niacinamide Glowing Cream. After adding NAD+, long-term use can make the skin more natural and fair.
Development trend: At present, the stability and safety of this ingredient have not been fully resolved, and market application is still in its infancy.
8. bifid yeast
Bifid yeast contains B vitamins, minerals, and amino acids. It has strong anti-immunosuppressive activity, can promote DNA repair, and protect the skin from ultraviolet damage.
Application in cosmetics: Bifid yeast can be used as an important component of powder to reduce skin shine. At the same time, it can naturally modify skin tone, cover dark circles and pores, and blend naturally with skin tone. In addition, bifid yeast prevents the powder from sticking or floating, and combined with skin-nourishing ingredients can reduce the damage of cosmetics to the skin.
In addition, relevant patents show that applying the lysate of bifid yeast fermentation product to makeup setting powder can improve the moisturizing ability of the powder and reduce the loss of skin moisture caused by dry powder. The combination of bifid yeast and specific moisturizers can improve the oil control ability of loose powder.
Representative products: Estee Lauder small brown bottle; the core ingredient of Shitingjikou bifid yeast makeup setting powder is bifid yeast fermentation product lysate, which can absorb excess facial oil, reduce shine, and make the skin feel refreshed.
9.Astaxanthin
Astaxanthin has strong antioxidant capacity. Its antioxidant effect is 6,000 times that of vitamin C and 1,000 times that of vitamin E. It can effectively scavenge free radicals and delay skin aging. At the same time, astaxanthin also has a certain anti-inflammatory effect, reducing skin damage caused by diseases.
Application in cosmetics: Adding astaxanthin to liquid foundation can make the product anti-dull and keep the makeup natural and bright for a long time. UMT Astaxanthin Makeup Primer can hide pores, smooth skin, and achieve the effect of microdermabrasion.
As a fat-soluble pigment, astaxanthin provides lipstick with a long-lasting red color and nourishes the lip skin. In addition, adding astaxanthin to eye shadow can reduce the problem of fine lines around the eyes and prevent damage to eye skin caused by makeup.
Representative products: Galima Astaxanthin Liquid Foundation, which uses astaxanthin to achieve a 36-hour makeup effect; NVH Astaxanthin Lip Balm, which can delay the aging process of lips.
10. Anthocyanins, grape seed extract
Anthocyanins and grape seeds are rich in antioxidant polyphenols, which can scavenge free radicals and reduce the damage of oxidative stress to the skin. It helps prevent the occurrence of skin wrinkles, improves the skin’s microcirculation, and makes the skin more rosy.
Application in cosmetics: Anthocyanins and grape seed extract have strong antioxidant capabilities. Adding these ingredients to your foundation and BB cream can prevent foundation yellowing. In addition, anthocyanins and grape seed extract enhance the color-conditioning effect of the blush, making the color on the cheeks longer-lasting. Additionally, adding these ingredients to a highlighter product can enhance skin’s radiance.
Secondly, adding anthocyanins and grape seed extract to eye shadow can enrich the layers of eye shadow and protect the eye skin. Even if you blink frequently, these ingredients can reduce eyeshadow smearing.
11. Resveratrol
Resveratrol has a powerful antioxidant effect, and its effect is much higher than that of vitamin C/E. It can inhibit the production of free radicals, reduce collagen degradation, regulate cell metabolism, and delay skin cell aging.
Application in cosmetics: Adding resveratrol to liquid foundation and powder can significantly extend the lasting time of makeup and reduce dullness and yellowing of makeup. Resveratrol can inhibit tyrosinase (the key enzyme that catalyzes melanin production), reduce melanin synthesis, and achieve skin whitening effects. Adding resveratrol to blush and highlight products can modify the color, and can also improve the dullness of the skin in the long term, making the makeup look healthier.
Resveratrol has anti-inflammatory effects and is very valuable for people with acne-prone and sensitive skin. Adding resveratrol to makeup products can reduce skin irritation.
12.Nicotinamide
Niacinamide can inhibit the glycation reaction of the skin, improve the problem of dull and yellowish skin, and also has a certain whitening effect and brighten the skin tone.
Application in cosmetics: Niacinamide can inhibit the production of melanin and gradually make the skin whiter. Niacinamide is added to the makeup cream, which can improve skin dullness after long-term use. Niacinamide can promote the metabolism of skin cells, making the skin smoother and softer, making the foundation smoother and easier to spread when applied.
Moreover, niacinamide can promote blood circulation in the skin and make the skin more rosy and rosy. Adding niacinamide to blush can make your makeup look fresher, more natural, and healthier.
13.Gelacin
Glucosamine is a new type of anti-sugar ingredient that can effectively remove glycation products, protect collagen and elastin from glycation damage, improve skin elasticity and gloss, and make skin tighter and more elastic.
Application in cosmetics: Adding genglucin to foundation can reduce the formation of advanced glycation end products (AGEs), prevent skin from losing elasticity, and prevent foundation from appearing dull. Moreover, genate can enhance the stability of the skin, making the foundation fit more closely to the skin after application and making it less likely to come off. For example, foundation containing genatelin stays on the face better during daily activities, even when the skin sweats.
When used in lipstick, genate can reduce glycation reactions, improve dryness and flaking of lips, keep lips soft and moist, and avoid deepening lip color.
14.Carnosine
Carnosine has dual effects of antioxidant and anti-glycation. It can also scavenge free radicals, protect skin cells from oxidative damage, and delay skin aging.
Applications in cosmetics: Carnosine is a natural antioxidant. Adding carnosine to foundation can prevent skin from becoming dull due to oxidation, and can also fight against free radicals produced by ultraviolet rays, car exhaust, and dust pollutants. Moreover, adding carnosine to foundation can inhibit the glycation reaction, which is very important for people who wear makeup for a long time.
In addition, lipstick containing carnosine can promote the repair of lip skin cells after use. For example, lips are prone to dryness and cracking in autumn and winter, and carnosine can speed up the healing process of lip skin.
15.PQQ (pyrroloquinoline quinone)
Pyrroloquinoline quinone is a new coenzyme Q analogue that can promote cellular energy metabolism and skin antioxidant function.
Application in cosmetics: Adding PQQ to foundation can help skin resist free radical damage. Adding PQQ to foundation can promote skin collagen production and make skin firmer. In this way, the foundation can better fit the skin when applied, making the base makeup more natural and compliant.
In addition, when lips appear dry and chapped, lipstick containing PQQ can promote the repair of lip skin when applied, and can also make the color better adhere to the lips and enhance the color development of the lipstick.
16. Ergothioneine
Ergothioneine is a natural antioxidant that protects the skin from damage caused by external factors such as ultraviolet rays.
Application in cosmetics: Adding ergothioneine to makeup products can effectively scavenge free radicals and reduce skin aging and dullness problems. Ergothioneine can prevent the oils and spices in makeup from being oxidized and extend the shelf life of makeup products.
In addition, for sensitive skin, ergothioneine can inhibit inflammatory reactions, reduce skin redness and swelling, and can also effectively prevent skin acne problems. In addition, ergothioneine also has the ability to resist ultraviolet rays, repair ultraviolet damage, inhibit melanin production, and enhance skin barrier function.
In conclusion
As technology advances and consumer demands change, new anti-aging ingredients continue to emerge. Traditional ingredients may lose market share due to various factors, but this does not mean complete “decline”. If you are in the cosmetics business, this article about the best anti-aging ingredients can help you evaluate the effectiveness of anti-aging ingredients, and can help you better cope with the fierce market competition and gain more market share.
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