skin-functional Skin Functional Matrixyl + Egf + Peptides

Ingredients overview

Label order. Colour is our internal rating: green routine, yellow restricted or worth a look, red prohibited or high-risk, grey not yet decoded.

Ingredients are listed in label order; the order reflects the label only, not exact concentrations.

1. Aqua
2. Glycerin
3. Acetyl Hexapeptide-8
4. Butylene Glycol
5. Propanediol
6. Bis-PEG-8 Dimethicone
7. Palmitoyl Tripeptide-38
8. Betaine
9. 1,2-Pentylene Glycol
10. Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer
11. SH-Oligopeptide-1
12. Pentapeptide-18
13. Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7
14. Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1
15. Palmitoyl Hexapeptide-12
16. Serine
17. Alanine
18. Mannitol
19. Lysine
20. Proline
21. Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6
22. Valine
23. Threonine
24. Polysorbate 20
25. Aspartic Acid
26. Caprylyl Glycol
27. Isoleucine
28. Histidine
29. Glutamic Acid
30. Ethylhexylglycerin
31. Phenylalanine
32. PEG-8
33. Arginine
34. Glyceryl Polymethacrylate
35. Glycine
36. Tyrosine
37. Carbomer
38. Leucine
39. 1,2-Octanediol
40. Tropolone
41. Phenoxyethanol

Highlights

Free of alcoholFree of parabensFree of siliconesFree of sulfatesFree of mineral oilFree of essential oilsFree of formaldehyde releasersContains fragranceContains PEG

Formulation view High-concentration peptide serum featuring Acetyl Hexapeptide-8 and palmitoyl peptides for firming signals. Includes HA polymer and amino acids for hydration. Oil-free aqueous system. Suitable for anti-aging. Formulator notes peptide synergy at low concentrations, where long-term stability is the primary technical challenge.

Key ingredients

SOLVENT

AquaPropanediol

DENATURANT

Glycerin

HUMECTANT

Acetyl Hexapeptide-8Butylene GlycolSodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer

SKIN CONDITIONING

Palmitoyl Tripeptide-38

HAIR CONDITIONING

Betaine

Other ingredients

Bis-PEG-8 Dimethicone1,2-Pentylene GlycolSH-Oligopeptide-1Pentapeptide-18Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1Palmitoyl Hexapeptide-12SerineAlanineMannitolLysineProlinePolyacrylate Crosspolymer-6ValineThreoninePolysorbate 20Aspartic AcidCaprylyl GlycolIsoleucineHistidineGlutamic AcidEthylhexylglycerinPhenylalaninePEG-8ArginineGlyceryl PolymethacrylateGlycineTyrosineCarbomerLeucine1,2-OctanediolTropolonePhenoxyethanol

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Ingredients explained

Aqua

Solvent, main base; microbial control is critical

Glycerin

Workhorse humectant at 3–10%; tacky at high levels, pair with occlusives

Acetyl Hexapeptide-8

Acetyl hexapeptide-8; signal peptide, low concentration, used for firming and hydration, low irritancy.

Butylene Glycol

Polyol humectant and solvent at 1–5%; aids solubilization, light feel

Propanediol

Polyol solvent at 1–5%; light feel, aids solubilization, propylene glycol alternative

Bis-PEG-8 Dimethicone

Not decoded yet

Palmitoyl Tripeptide-38

Palmitoyl tripeptide; signaling peptide for collagen and antioxidants; 0.1-1% typical, light-sensitive

Betaine

Betaine for mild moisturizing/surfactant; low concentration 1-2% common, high may irritate.

1,2-Pentylene Glycol

Not decoded yet

Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer

Crosslinked high-MW HA; forms surface hydrogel for long-lasting hydration, minimal penetration, physical film-forming.

SH-Oligopeptide-1

Synthetic short oligopeptide for skin conditioning; generally low irritancy and comedogenicity

Pentapeptide-18

Peptide for skincare; added at low levels, check supplier data for stability.

Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7

Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7 boosts collagen; use 0.1–1%, formulate with lipid carriers

Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1

Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1 for repair; requires lipid carrier, unstable in aqueous phase

Palmitoyl Hexapeptide-12

Peptide for elasticity; use per vendor specs. No public irritancy or comedogenic data.

Serine

Humectant amino acid, 1–3%; high water solubility, compatible with sensitive skin.

Alanine

Amino acid for antistatic and conditioning; low irritation, slight salty taste at high levels

Mannitol

Polyol humectant with binding/skin conditioning properties; high levels may cause osmotic irritation

Lysine

Amino acid conditioner for anti-static hair care; low irritation at typical cosmetic concentrations.

Proline

Proline, amino-acid humectant; boosts stratum corneum hydration, stable at pH 4-5.

Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6

Water-soluble thickener; requires neutralizer, performs best at pH 5–7

Valine

Amino acid humectant, common in amino acid cleansers and sprays; mild, suitable for all skin types

Threonine

Threonine, essential amino acid for hair/skin; blended with other AAs for balance.

Polysorbate 20

Non-ionic emulsifier and cleansing surfactant; contains PEG, control microbial load.

Aspartic Acid

Amino acid humectant and conditioner, common in rinse-off products; low levels mild, high levels may shift pH

Caprylyl Glycol

Polyol conditioner and preservative booster at 0.5–3%; emollient feel, often paired with 1,2-hexanediol

Isoleucine

Amino acid for hair and skin conditioning and antistatic purposes; often blended; check taste if high.

Histidine

Amino acid humectant and antistatic agent; pH-dependent behavior, consider buffering in formulation.

Glutamic Acid

Glutamic acid, non-essential amino acid humectant; high levels can be astringent, buffer needed.

Ethylhexylglycerin

Mild conditioner and preservative booster at 0.5–1%; reduces preservative load, smooth feel

Phenylalanine

Amino acid for hair and skin conditioning; usually part of a blend, no significant standalone efficacy data

PEG-8

Not decoded yet

Arginine

Arginine for moisturizing/conditioning; amino acid, high biocompatibility, often used in blends.

Glyceryl Polymethacrylate

Acrylate polymer for high viscosity, film formation, and conditioning feel. Synthetic polymer, low irritancy.

Glycine

Humectant amino acid, 1–3%; small molecule, low irritation.

Tyrosine

Amino acid involved in melanin synthesis; used for hair conditioning.

Carbomer

Gelling thickener requiring neutralization; watch out for ion compatibility

Leucine

Amino acid for antistatic and skin/hair conditioning; used at low concentrations.

1,2-Octanediol

Not decoded yet

Tropolone

Natural phenolic compound used as a skin conditioner; strong antioxidant activity, often a fragrance alternative.

Phenoxyethanol

Broad-spectrum preservative at ≤1%; may irritate sensitive eye areas, often paired with ethylhexylglycerin

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