Multi-Peptide Moisturizer
What it's good for
Key actives from our research database. Click any to read the full evidence dossier.
Signals your skin to make more collagen. Quiet but real support for firmness and fine lines with consistent daily use.
Good for: Anti-aging
Brightens dull skin and helps fade dark spots. Also defends against everyday UV and pollution damage when worn under sunscreen.
Good for: Brightening, Antioxidant
Pro-vitamin B5. Deeply hydrates and helps repair the skin barrier, calming dry or compromised skin.
Good for: Hydrating, Barrier repair
Evidence behind the ingredients
Real citations from our research database, one per tracked active in this product. Click any ingredient name to read its full evidence dossier.
Signals your skin to make more collagen. Quiet but real support for firmness and fine lines with consistent daily use.
Yang Y et al., Comprehensive evaluation of the efficacy and safety of a new multi-component anti-aging topical eye cream, Skin Research and Technology 2024;30(7):e13790 — 12-week study of active complex containing Matrixyl 3000 peptides showed significant improvement in hydration, elasticity, periorbital wrinkles
Aruan RR et al., Double-blind, Randomized Trial on the Effectiveness of Acetylhexapeptide-3 Cream and Palmitoyl Pentapeptide-4 Cream for Crow's Feet, Journal of Clinical and Aesthetic Dermatology 2023;16(2):37-43 — RCT of topical palmitoyl pentapeptide-4 (Matrixyl) for periorbital wrinkles
Imhof L, Leuthard D, Topical Over-the-Counter Antiaging Agents: An Update and Systematic Review, Dermatology 2021;237(2):217-229 — SR covering topical antiaging peptides
Brightens dull skin and helps fade dark spots. Also defends against everyday UV and pollution damage when worn under sunscreen.
Krutmann J et al. PINGing Sunshine: A Review of the Evidence for Adding Non-Filtering Photoprotective Ingredients to Sunscreens. Photodermatol Photoimmunol Photomed. 2025;41(6). — Review of Photoprotective INGredients (PINGs); L-ascorbic acid (vitamin C) identified as a top-ranked PING demonstrating efficacy across multiple photodamage endpoints.
Pullar JM et al., The roles of vitamin C in skin health, Nutrients 2017;9(8):866 — concluded topical efficacy "poorly understood"; supports dietary vitamin C
Lee JH et al., Effects of VitabridC12 on Skin Inflammation, Annals of Dermatology 2017
Pro-vitamin B5. Deeply hydrates and helps repair the skin barrier, calming dry or compromised skin.
Gao Y et al., Evaluation of the Efficacy and Safety of a Panthenol-Enriched Mask for Skin Barrier Recovery After Facial Laser Treatment, Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology 2025;24(7):e70223 — double-blind RCT (n=60): panthenol mask decreased erythema, enhanced hydration, repaired barrier vs saline
Cho YS et al., Use of Dexpanthenol for Atopic Dermatitis-Benefits and Recommendations Based on Current Evidence, Journal of Clinical Medicine 2022;11(14):3943 — Korean-authored review; dexpanthenol improves barrier and reduces severity in mild-to-moderate AD
Heise R et al., Accelerated wound healing with a dexpanthenol-containing ointment after fractional ablative CO2 laser resurfacing of photo-damaged skin in a randomized prospective clinical trial, Cutaneous and Ocular Toxicology 2019;38(3):274-278 — RCT: dexpanthenol significantly faster wound closure vs petroleum jelly post-laser
Sources: 10 clinical journals and regulatory databases across the US, EU, Korea, Japan, and China. Every entry points to a specific document. See methodology for the full list and what each outcome label means.
Full ingredient list
Everything on the package label, not just the tracked actives above.
- Contains silicones: DimethiconeNo irritancy evidence. CIR rates this safe as used; some shoppers avoid it by preference.
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Listed in the order printed on the package. By regulation, ingredients at 1% or higher are listed in descending order by concentration, so the first entry is the largest part of the formula.
- Aqua
- Glycerin
- Dimethicone
- Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Seed Oil
- Squalane
- Glyceryl Stearate
- Cetyl Alcohol
- Niacinamide
- Stearyl Alcohol
- Palmitoyl Tripeptide-5
- Pantolactone
- Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1
- Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7
- Hydrolyzed Plukenetia Volubilis Seed Extract
- Dunaliella Salina Extract
- Sodium Hyaluronate
- 3-O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid
- Panthenol
- Caryodendron Orinocense Seed Oil
- Honokiol
- Magnolol
- Palmitic Acid
- Sorbitan Oleate
- Aluminum Starch Octenylsuccinate
- Hydroxyacetophenone
- Stearic Acid
- Acrylamide/Sodium Acryloyldimethyltaurate Copolymer
- Polyglyceryl-6 Laurate
- 1,2-Hexanediol
- Boron Nitride
- Caprylyl Glycol
- Polyglyceryl-10 Oleate
- Isohexadecane
- Butylene Glycol
- Chlorphenesin
- Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
- Tocopheryl Acetate
- Polysorbate 80
- Sorbitan Palmitate
- Sodium Hydroxide
- Sodium Benzoate
- Carbomer
- Sodium Lactate
- Phenoxyethanol
- Polysorbate 20
- Citric Acid
- Ethylhexylglycerin
- Potassium Sorbate
Layering conflicts
Ingredients in this product that can react with common actives. Avoid stacking unless noted.
- Benzoyl Peroxidemedium
Benzoyl peroxide breaks down vitamin C, making both less effective. Use one in the morning and the other at night.
- Retinollow
Vitamin C and retinol work best at different pH levels. Use vitamin C in the morning and retinol at night.
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