Rating | Ingredient |
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good |
acetyl hexapeptide-8Acetyl hexapeptide-8 is a synthetically-derived peptide that, like all peptides, has water-binding properties and skin-restoring ability.
Categories:
Skin-Restoring
|
Good |
acetyl octapeptide-3A synthetic peptide that is based around octapeptide-3, a peptide complex composed of the amino acids aspartic acid, glutamic acid, glutamine, and methionine...
Categories:
Skin-Restoring
|
Best |
adenosineYeast-derived ingredient that functions as a good soothing and skin-restoring agent.
Categories:
Skin-Soothing,
Skin-Restoring
|
Best |
adenosine triphosphateAn organic compound from adenosine, which is formed by the hydrolysis of yeast nucleic acids. All...
Categories:
Skin-Soothing,
Skin-Restoring
|
Good |
Argireline
Categories:
Skin-Restoring
|
Best |
ATP
Categories:
Skin-Soothing,
Skin-Restoring
|
Best |
caprooyl tetrapeptide-3
A synthetic or plant-derived signal peptide that’s said to help to boost the...
Categories:
Skin-Restoring
|
Average |
DMAE
Categories:
Skin-Restoring
|
Good |
enzymesVast group of protein , produced by all living things, that act as catalysts in chemical...
Categories:
Exfoliant,
Skin-Restoring
|
Best |
ceramidesCeramides are naturally occurring, long chains of fats that are major components of skin’s outer layers. Adding them to a skincare product provides replenishing benefits.
Categories:
Skin-Restoring,
Skin-Replenishing
|
Best |
creatineAn amino acid found in the human body and most type of meat and fish. This ingredient serves as the...
Categories:
Skin-Restoring
|
Best |
Cucurbitea peponis |
Best |
decarboxy carnosine HCL
Categories:
Skin-Soothing,
Skin-Restoring
|
Average |
dimethyl MEA
Categories:
Skin-Restoring
|
Best |
gamma linolenic acid (GLA)Fatty acid used in cosmetics as an emollient and antioxidant. GLA is considered to... |
Best |
GLA |
Best |
glutathionePowerful, non-enzymatic antioxidant which naturally occurs in the skin.
Categories:
Antioxidants,
Skin-Restoring
|
Best |
glycerinGlycerin, also called glycerol or glycerine, is present in all natural lipids (fats), whether animal or vegetable.
Categories:
Skin-Replenishing,
Skin-Restoring
|
Best |
jojoba oilEmollient, non-fragrant oil (technically, a polyunsaturated wax) extracted from the seeds of a perennial shrub. |
Best |
lady's thistle (milk thistle) extractExtract for which there is a great deal of research showing it has many applications... |
Best |
glycosaminoglycansAlso known as mucopolysaccharides; these are a fundamental component of skin and are...
Categories:
Skin-Replenishing,
Skin-Restoring
|
Good |
hibiscusFragrant plant |
Best |
hyaluronic acidComponent of skin that is used in skincare products as a good restorative ingredient.... |
Best |
hydrogenated lecithin
Categories:
Skin-Restoring,
Emollients
|
Best |
linoleic acidUnsaturated fatty acid used as an emollient and thickening agent in cosmetics. There is some... |
Best |
linolenic acidLinolenic acid is a naturally-occurring, colorless polyunsaturated fatty acid liquid...
Categories:
Skin-Restoring,
Plant Extracts
|
Best |
pentapeptidesPentapeptides are a type of peptide where the peptide has five ("penta") amino acids. There are dozens of pentapeptides used in cosmetic products.
Categories:
Skin-Restoring
|
Best |
peptidesPeptides are portions of short or long-chain amino acids, and amino acids are the building blocks of protein. Skin...
Categories:
Skin-Soothing,
Skin-Restoring
|
Best |
phosphatidylcholineActive ingredient in lecithin… |
Best |
phytosphingosineLong-chain, complex fatty alcohol that functions as a water-binding agent and also has preservative... |
Average |
N6-furfuryladenineTechnical name for kinetin.
Categories:
Plant Extracts,
Skin-Restoring
|
Best |
niacin
Categories:
Skin-Restoring,
Vitamins
|
Best |
niacinamideNiacinamide (aka vitamin B3 or nicotinic acid) may visibly improve skin concerns like large pores, uneven skin tone, fine lines, dullness, and signs of ageing. |
Best |
nicotinamide
Categories:
Skin-Restoring,
Vitamins
|
Best |
nicotinic acid
Categories:
Skin-Restoring,
Vitamins
|
Best |
palmitoyl hexapeptide-12Blend of the fatty acid palmitic acid with several amino acids…
Categories:
Skin-Restoring
|
Best |
palmitoyl oligopeptideA blend of palmitic acid (a fatty acid) with several amino acids, including alanine, arginine,...
Categories:
Skin-Restoring
|
Best |
palmitoyl pentapeptide-4Trade name Matrixyl, a fatty acid mixed with amino acids. The only research showing this has any...
Categories:
Skin-Restoring
|
Best |
palmitoyl tetrapeptide-7A synthetic peptide whose trade name is Matrixyl 3000…
Categories:
Skin-Restoring
|
Best |
palmitoyl tripeptide-1Palmitoyl tripeptide-1 is a synthetic fatty acid-linked peptide that can help repair visible skin damage and strengthen skin’s underlying supportive elements.
Categories:
Skin-Restoring
|
Best |
Palmitoyl Tripeptide-38An ingredient manufactured by the brand Sederma under the trade name MATRIXYL synthe’6...
Categories:
Skin-Restoring
|
Best |
palmitoyl tripeptide-5A synthetic peptide that is believed to play a role in the appearance of skin firmness...
Categories:
Skin-Restoring
|
Best |
Pyrus malus (apple) fruit extractPyrus malus (apple) fruit extract is a species of apple; the fruit is a tremendous source of polyphenolic antioxidants. |
Best |
sodium hyaluronateThe salt form of skin-replenishing ingredient hyaluronic acid. |
Best |
sphingolipidsSphingolipids are complex lipids (fats) that function as skin-replenishing and conditioning ingredients...
Categories:
Skin-Restoring,
Skin-Replenishing
|
Best |
retinolRetinol is a powerhouse ingredient that has value for skin on several fronts: It’s a skin-restoring, wrinkle-smoothing, firming ingredient and an antioxidant. |
Best |
retinyl palmitateCombination of retinol (pure vitamin A) and the fatty acid palmitic acid. Research has shown... |
Best |
retinyl retinoateA synthetic, "new generation" retinol with research showing its usefulness for skin...
Categories:
Skin-Restoring,
Vitamins
|
Best |
skin-restoring ingredientsSkincare ingredients that nourish skin’s surface in a way that helps transform it on many levels...
Categories:
Antioxidants,
Skin-Restoring
|
Good |
tripeptide-32A synthetic peptide with the "tri" (meaning three) designation referring to this peptide's mix of the amino acids proline, serine, and threonine.
Categories:
Skin-Restoring
|
Best |
vitamin B3 |
Best |
vitamin FName sometimes used to represent essential fatty acids of linoleic acid and linolenic acid. These... |
Best |
palmitoyl tripeptide-8
A plant-derived or synthetic peptide made from combining the fatty acid palmitic acid with...
Categories:
Skin-Restoring
|
Best |
caprooyl phytosphingosineA mixture of fatty acids caproic acid and phytosphingosine.
Categories:
Skin-Replenishing,
Skin-Restoring
|
Best |
caprooyl sphingosineA mixture of fatty acids caproic acid and sphingosine.
Categories:
Skin-Replenishing,
Skin-Restoring
|
Best |
Salvia hispanica (chia) seed oilNon-fragrant plant oil whose seeds are a rich source of fatty acids... |
Best |
azelaoyl bis-dipeptide-10Azelaoyl bis-dipeptide-10 is a synthetic peptide built around naturally-derived azelaic acid that offers brightening and antioxidant benefits.
Categories:
Skin-Restoring
|
Best |
myristoyl pentapeptide-17Myristoyl pentapeptide-17 is a synthetic peptide known to increase skin's hydration and resilience.
Categories:
Skin-Restoring
|
Best |
adenosine phosphateAlso known as AMP, adenosine phosphate is a skin-soothing and restoring ingredient that's similar to adenosine triphosphate.
Categories:
Skin-Restoring,
Skin-Soothing
|
Best |
tripeptide-29Tripeptide-29 is a synthetic peptide consisting of amino acids glycine and proline plus hydroxyproline (an amino acid derivative) shown to improve uneven texture and the look of fine lines.
Categories:
Skin-Restoring,
Hydration
|
Best |
acetyl tetrapeptide-5Acetyl tetrapeptide-5 is a synthetic peptide that has calming, smoothing, hydrating, and firmness-enhancing benefits when applied to skin.
Categories:
Skin-Restoring
|
Best |
myristoyl tripeptide-31A synthetic peptide made from combining the fatty acid myristic acid with tripeptide-31. This peptide is believed to have a retinol-like effect on skin’s appearance.
Categories:
Skin-Restoring
|
Best |
palmitoyl dipeptide-10
A synthetic peptide made of palmitic acid and dipeptide-10, which contains the amino acids alanine and histidine. This peptide is believed to trigger some amount of repair to damaged collagen and elastin.
Categories:
Skin-Restoring
|
Best |
tetrapeptide-30Tetrapeptide-30 is a peptide that targets the appearance of discolourations and uneven skin tone.
Categories:
Skin-Restoring
|
Best |
myristoyl hexapeptide-16Myristoyl hexapeptide-16 is a synthetic, fatty acid-linked peptide known to improve skin’s resilience, visibly calm, and help skin look and feel smoother.
Categories:
Skin-Restoring
|
Best |
tripeptide-1Tripeptide-1, aka GHK (glycine, histidine, lysine - the amino acids that comprise it), is a synthetic signal peptide that teaches skin to rebuild damaged areas.
Categories:
Skin-Restoring
|
Best |
hexanoyl dipeptide-3 norleucine acetateHexanoyl dipeptide-3 norleucine acetate is a synthetic peptide that helps skin’s surface shed properly and speeds up surface renewal for fresher-looking skin.
Categories:
Skin-Restoring
|
Best |
glycoproteinsGlycoproteins are a type of peptide naturally present in skin's surface that works with other ingredients to reinforce skin's barrier strength.
Categories:
Skin-Restoring,
Hydration
|
Best |
acetyl tetrapeptide-11Acetyl tetrapeptide-11 is a synthetic peptide that helps skin look and feel healthier.
Categories:
Skin-Restoring
|
Best |
acetyl tetrapeptide-9Acetyl tetrapeptide-9 is a synthetic peptide that helps visibly restore skin's natural support.
Categories:
Skin-Restoring
|
Best |
cannabidiolCannabidiol is one of the components of the Cannabis sativa and Cannabis indica plants.
Categories:
Skin-Restoring,
Skin-Soothing
|
Best |
glucosylceramidesGlucosylceramides are responsible for the healthy formation and appearance of skin’s upper layers.
Categories:
Skin-Restoring,
Skin-Replenishing
|
Best |
phytoceramidesPhytoceramides are plant-derived ceramides.
Categories:
Skin-Restoring,
Skin-Replenishing
|
Best |
phytosphingosine phosphatePhytosphingosine phosphate is a large mix of esters derived from phytosphingosine and phosphoric acid.
Categories:
Skin-Restoring,
Skin-Replenishing
|
Best |
pentapeptide-59Pentapeptide-59 is a biomimetic peptide that contains amino acids.
Categories:
Skin-Restoring
|
Best |
acetyl hexapeptide-37Acetyl hexapeptide-37 is a synthetic peptide composed of the amino acids alanine, proline, serine and glycine.
Categories:
Skin-Restoring
|
Best |
dipeptide-2Dipeptide-2 is a small, less complex synthetic peptide made up of the amino acids tryptophan and valine.
Categories:
Skin-Restoring
|
Best |
acetyl hexapeptide-1Acetyl hexapeptide-1 is a synthetic peptide composed of the amino acids alanine, arginine, histidine, leucine, phenylalanine and tryptophan.
Categories:
Skin-Restoring
|
About the Experts
Paula Begoun is the best-selling author of 20 books about skincare and makeup. She is known worldwide as The Cosmetics Cop and creator of Paula’s Choice Skincare. Paula’s expertise has led to hundreds of appearances on national and international radio, print, and television including:
The Paula's Choice Research Team is dedicated to busting beauty myths and providing expert advice that solves your skincare frustrations so you can have the best skin of your life!