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Peach Niacinamide Cream 1.69 fl oz

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Evidence behind the ingredients

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NiacinamideStrong evidence11 citations

A multitasker that calms redness, evens out skin tone, and helps oily skin balance out. One of the safest do-a-little-of-everything ingredients.

Moro F et al., Skin Cancer Prevention and Antiaging: Role of Nicotinamide, International Journal of Molecular Sciences 2026

2026Mechanism onlyPMID:42278444View source ↗

Passeron T et al., An Investigator-Blinded, Randomized Trial of a Broad-Spectrum Sunscreen Containing Sclareolide and Niacinamide, Dermatology and Therapy (Heidelberg) 2026

2026Positive — efficacyPMID:41240206View source ↗

Vergilio MM et al., Topical Formulation with Niacinamide Combined with 5 MHz Ultrasound for Improving Skin Ageing, Current Medicinal Chemistry 2025

2025Positive — efficacyPMID:39171587View source ↗
Galactomyces FermentModerate evidence6 citations

A yeast-based ingredient that brightens skin tone and refines the look of pores. Made famous by SK-II essences.

Nakamizo S, Yan X, Kabashima K, Enhancement of skin barrier function and augmentation of epidermal cell-cell interactions by galactomyces ferment filtrate, Journal of Dermatological Science 2024;115(2):94-97 — GFF strengthens skin barrier and enhances epidermal cell-cell interactions; mechanistic support for SK-II Pitera barrier claims

2024Mechanism onlyPMID:39013659View source ↗

Snowball JM et al., Integration of Transcriptomics and Spatial Biology Analyses Reveals Galactomyces Ferment Filtrate Promotes Epidermal Interconnectivity, International Journal of Cosmetic Science 2024

2024Mechanism onlyPMID:38924095View source ↗

Miyamoto K et al., Significant Reversal of Facial Wrinkle, Pigmented Spot and Roughness by Daily Application of Galactomyces Ferment Filtrate-Containing Skin Products for 12 Months—An 11-Year Longitudinal Skin Aging Rejuvenation Study, Journal of Clinical Medicine 2023;12(3):1168 — 86 female volunteers; 12-month daily application reversed wrinkle, spot, and roughness markers that had deteriorated over the prior 11-year interval

2023Positive — efficacyPMID:36769815View source ↗
Bifida Ferment LysateModerate evidence5 citations

A probiotic-based ingredient that strengthens your skin's defenses against irritation and environmental stress.

Zhu X et al., Protective effect of Bifidobacterium animalis CGMCC25262 on HaCaT keratinocytes, International Microbiology 2024;27(5):1417-1428 — B. animalis lysate upregulated HAS-2, AQP3, FLG and reduced RANTES under TNF-α/IFN-γ

2024Mechanism onlyPMID:38278974View source ↗

Korean authors et al., Selection of microbiome extracts using 3D human skin equivalents and clinical evaluation of an emulsion for skin wrinkle improvement, Journal of the Society of Cosmetic Scientists of Korea 2023;49(1):47-58 — 21-woman 2-week clinical trial: 5% (v/v) Bifidobacterium bifidum fermented filtrate emulsion reduced periocular wrinkles 5.6% more than placebo

2023Positive — efficacyKCI:ART002947739View source ↗

Wang R et al., The pivotal role of Bifida Ferment Lysate on reinforcing the skin barrier function and maintaining homeostasis of skin defenses in vitro, Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology 2023;22(12):3427-3435 — BFL upregulated barrier and antioxidant genes; reduced inflammatory signaling

2023Mechanism onlyPMID:37218728View source ↗
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AdenosineModerate evidence7 citations

A Korean-approved anti-wrinkle ingredient that encourages collagen production for a smoother, firmer look.

Nguyen NH et al., Translational Evaluation of a Disodium Adenosine Monophosphate (AMP2Na)-Based Topical Formulation for Physiology-Aligned Skin Rejuvenation, International Journal of Molecular Sciences 2026

2026Mechanism onlyPMID:42278371View source ↗

MFDS Approved Functional Cosmetic Active — Adenosine (anti-wrinkle). Korean Ministry of Food and Drug Safety, Cosmetic Functional Active Ingredient List

2020Regulatory approvalMFDS:Adenosine-AntiWrinkleView source ↗

Jang M et al., Dissolving microneedle with high molecular weight hyaluronic acid to improve skin wrinkles, dermal density and elasticity, International Journal of Cosmetic Science 2020;42(3):302-309 — Korean comparison: HMW HA + adenosine outperformed LMW HA across wrinkle and elasticity parameters

2020Positive — efficacyPMID:32421218View source ↗
Hydrolyzed CollagenModerate evidence3 citations

The protein your skin loses with age, broken down small enough to absorb. Multiple meta-analyses of RCTs show measurable wins in wrinkles, elasticity, and hydration after ~12 weeks. Most evidence is oral, but topical helps surface hydration too.

Pu SY et al., Effects of Oral Collagen for Skin Anti-Aging: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis, Nutrients 2023;15(9):2080 — 26 RCTs / 1,721 patients: hydrolyzed collagen significantly improved skin hydration and elasticity vs placebo across multiple collagen sources

2023Meta-analysis — positivePMID:37432180View source ↗

de Miranda RB, Weimer P, Rossi RC, Effects of hydrolyzed collagen supplementation on skin aging: a systematic review and meta-analysis, International Journal of Dermatology 2021 — 19 RCTs / 1,125 participants: 90-day oral hydrolyzed collagen significantly reduced wrinkles and improved skin elasticity and hydration vs placebo

2021Meta-analysis — positivePMID:33742704View source ↗

Evans M et al., A randomized triple-blind placebo-controlled parallel study to evaluate the efficacy of a freshwater marine collagen on skin wrinkles and elasticity, Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology 2021;20(3):825-834 — 12-week RCT: ~35% reduction in wrinkle scores and improved elasticity vs placebo

2021Positive — efficacyPMID:32799362View source ↗
CeramidesStrong evidence8 citations

Refills the natural barrier between your skin cells. Locks moisture in, keeps irritants out, calms dry or damaged skin.

Andrew PV et al., Topical supplementation with physiological lipids rebalances the stratum corneum ceramide profile and strengthens skin barrier function in adults predisposed to atopic dermatitis, British Journal of Dermatology 2025;193(4):729-740 — physiological-lipid emulsion raised SC ceramide NP/AP and improved barrier function vs control

2025Positive — efficacyPMID:40408261View source ↗

Kawamoto A et al., Chain length of covalently bound ceramides correlates with skin barrier function in healthy subjects, Journal of Dermatological Science 2023;110(1):35-38 — clinical study: SC ceramide chain length directly correlates with barrier function; longer-chain ceramides are the functionally relevant species

2023Mechanism onlyPMID:37002180View source ↗

Shindo S et al., Effects of a moisturizer containing pseudo-ceramide and a eucalyptus extract on sweating function in adult atopic dermatitis: a double-blind, randomized, controlled left-right comparison clinical trial, Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology 2022;21(10):4503-4509 — pseudo-ceramide + eucalyptus moisturizer restored sweating function and barrier in AD adults

2022Positive — efficacyPMID:35298858View source ↗

Sources: PubMed · KCI · J-Stage · CNKI · Wanfang · SFD · MFDS · Cochrane · SCCS · CIR. Every entry points to a specific document. See methodology for what each outcome label means.

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