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Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Skintific Gentle A Retinol Renewal Serum versus Skintific Gentle A Retinol Renewal Moisturizer .

Published on February 02, 2023

Overview

What they are

These products are both cruelty-free and reef safe . They have a total of 31 ingredients in common

Cool Features

They both contain ceramides, hyaluronic acid, niacinamide, peptides and retinoid

Suited For

They're both likely to be good for fighting acne, anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin, sensitive skin, oily skin, reducing pores, scar healing, dark spots and better texture

Free From

They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, fragrances, oils, parabens or sulfates

What's Inside

They both contain silicones

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Night Moisturizer

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Ingredient Info

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alcohol-free
silicon-free
fragrance-free
sulfate-free
paraben-free
oil-free
fungal-acne safe
reef-safe
eu-allergen-free
vegan
cruelty-free
alcohol-free
silicon-free
fragrance-free
sulfate-free
paraben-free
oil-free
fungal-acne safe
reef-safe
eu-allergen-free
vegan
cruelty-free

At a glance

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Notable Ingredients

Retinoid (3)
Vitamin E
Niacinamide
Ceramides (5)
Hyaluronic Acid
Peptides (5)

Benefits

Hydrating (7)
Good For Oily Skin (4)
Redness Reducing (8)
Reduces Irritation (7)
Skin Texture (3)
Reduces Large Pores (4)
Anti-Aging (9)
Dark Spots (5)
Scar Healing (4)
Acne Fighting (4)
Brightening (4)

Concerns

Drying (3)
Irritating (4)
Rosacea
Eczema

Notable Ingredients

Retinoid (3)
Niacinamide
Ceramides (5)
Hyaluronic Acid
Peptides (2)

Benefits

Hydrating (6)
Good For Oily Skin (4)
Redness Reducing (8)
Reduces Irritation (7)
Skin Texture (3)
Reduces Large Pores (4)
Anti-Aging (9)
Dark Spots (5)
Scar Healing (3)
Acne Fighting (4)
Brightening (3)

Concerns

Drying (3)
Irritating (3)
Rosacea
Eczema
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What it does: Skin Conditioning, Solvent
Community Rating: Loved

Water. It's the most common cosmetic ingredient of all. You'll usually see it at the top of ingredient lists, meaning that it makes up the largest part of the product.

So why is it so popular? Water most often acts as a solvent - this means that it helps dissolve other ingredients into the formulation.

You'll also recognize water as that liquid we all need to stay alive. Talk about multi-purpose! If you see this, drink a glass of water. Stay hydrated!

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Skintific Gentle A Retinol Renewal Serum contains this as ingredient number 1.

Skintific Gentle A Retinol Renewal Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 1.

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What it does: Humectant, Masking, Skin Conditioning, Solvent
Community Rating: Mixed

Butylene Glycol (or BG) is used within cosmetic products for a few different reasons:

  • It is a solvent, meaning that it helps to dissolve other ingredients. This also enhances the absorption of the product into one's skin.
  • It is a humectant, which means that it helps attract moisture into the skin.
  • It helps improve product application.

Overall, Butylene Glycol is a safe and well-rounded ingredient. It is unlikely to irritate skin, and works well with pretty much all other ingredients.

Skintific Gentle A Retinol Renewal Serum contains this as ingredient number 2.

Skintific Gentle A Retinol Renewal Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 3.

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What it does: Humectant, Skin Conditioning, Skin Protecting, Solvent
Community Rating: Loved

Glycerin is already naturally found in your skin. It helps moisturize and protect your skin.

A study from 2016 found glycerin to be more effective as a humectant than AHAs and hyaluronic acid.

As a humectant, it helps the skin stay hydrated by pulling moisture to your skin. The low molecular weight of glycerin allows it to pull moisture into the deeper layers of your skin.

Hydrated skin improves your skin barrier; Your skin barrier helps protect against irritants and bacteria.

Glycerin has also been found to have antimicrobial and antiviral properties. Due to these properties, glycerin is often used in wound and burn treatments.

In cosmetics, glycerin is usually derived from plants such as soybean or palm. However, it can also be sourced from animals, such as tallow or animal fat.

This ingredient is organic, colorless, odorless, and non-toxic.

Glycerin is the name for this ingredient in American English. British English uses Glycerol/Glycerine.

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Skintific Gentle A Retinol Renewal Serum contains this as ingredient number 3.

Skintific Gentle A Retinol Renewal Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 4.

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What it does: Solvent

We don't have a description for Diethoxyethyl Succinate.

Skintific Gentle A Retinol Renewal Serum contains this as ingredient number 4.

Skintific Gentle A Retinol Renewal Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 5.

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What it does: Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Loved

Retinol is a form of Vitamin A and proven to help with anti-aging.

It promotes collagen production, increases new cell turnoever, and protects your skin as an antioxidant.

Retinol boosts collagen production and increases cell turnover. This makes retinol effective in removing wrinkles, fading dark spots, and reducing the appearance of pores.

Retinol is less effective when exposed to sun. Be sure to look for appropriate packaging to keep your retinol potent.

Using retinol and retinoids will increase sun-sensitivity in the first few weeks of use. Though studies show retinoids increase your skin's natural SPF with continuous use, it is best to always wear sunscreen and sun-protection.

We recommend speaking with a medical professional about using this ingredient during pregnancy.

Retinol may cause irritation in some people, so be sure to patch test. Experts recommend 'ramping up' retinol use: start using this ingredient once a week and work up to using it daily.

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Learn more about Retinol

Skintific Gentle A Retinol Renewal Serum contains this as ingredient number 5.

Skintific Gentle A Retinol Renewal Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 11.

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What it does: Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Liked

Retinal is a form of retinoid. Retinoids are a group of vitamin A compounds with anti-aging and acne fighting benefits.

Retinal has many benefits as other retinoids: improve skin texture, reduce large pores, reduce the effects of aging, reduce the visibility of dark spots, heal scars, and fight acne.

Studies show retinal may work at a faster rate than retinol due to its structure. Retinoids have to be converted into retinoic acid before starting to work. Some retinoids take several steps of conversion before binding. Retinal is only one step away, making it more potent.

Like other retinoids, retinal may be irritating. It is best to ease into using this ingredient daily. It is best to avoid mixing other active ingredients if you have sensitive skin.

Learn more about Retinal

Skintific Gentle A Retinol Renewal Serum contains this as ingredient number 6.

Skintific Gentle A Retinol Renewal Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 12.

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What it does: Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Very Disliked

Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer is a silicone used to improve the texture of products and absorb oil. It does not get absorbed into the skin.

Like other silicones, Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer helps condition the skin by creating a barrier. In this sense, it can act as an emollient and trap moisture in.

Skintific Gentle A Retinol Renewal Serum contains this as ingredient number 7.

Skintific Gentle A Retinol Renewal Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 6.

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What it does: Skin Conditioning, Solvent
Community Rating: Mixed

1,2-Hexanediol is a multi-tasker ingredient. It acts as a preservative to increase shelf-life and can aid other preservatives in preventing microbe growth. 1,2-Hexanediol also helps the skin retain moisture as a humectant.

In products that are water-based, this ingredient can help stabilize perfumes and fragrances. It can also help make the texture of products softer and more smooth.

Skintific Gentle A Retinol Renewal Serum contains this as ingredient number 8.

Skintific Gentle A Retinol Renewal Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 7.

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What it does: Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Loved

Hydroxypinacolone Retinoate is a form of retinoid. It can be good for be good for oily skin. It can help to improve skin texture, reduce large pores, reduce the effects of aging, reduce the visibility of dark spots, heal scars, and fight acne. It can be bad for dry skin and cause irritation.

Skintific Gentle A Retinol Renewal Serum contains this as ingredient number 9.

Skintific Gentle A Retinol Renewal Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 13.

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What it does: Smoothing
Community Rating: Loved

Niacinamide has emerged as an all-star ingredient due to its many benefits.

It is known to treat acne by reducing inflammation. It also helps fade dark-spots and strengthen the skin by promoting the growth of the ceramide barrier.

Other benefits include smoothing wrinkles and minimizing redness.

The cherry on top? Niacinamide can also help build keratin, a protein that keeps skin firm.

When incorporating niacinamide into your routine, look out for concentration amounts. Typically, 5% niacinamide provides benefits such as fading dark spots. However, if you have sensitive skin, it is better to begin with a smaller concentration.

Niacinamide can be mixed with other ingredients to boost benefits. For instance, it has shown to be effective when used with copper, folic acid, and zinc to treat acne.

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Skintific Gentle A Retinol Renewal Serum contains this as ingredient number 10.

Skintific Gentle A Retinol Renewal Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 2.

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What it does: Solvent
Community Rating: Liked

Propanediol helps absorb ingredients into your skin, boosting their benefits. It can act as an emollient, making your skin softer. Propanediol can help products last longer by boosting the properties of preservatives within the formulation.

Propanediol is not likely to cause sensitivity and considered safe to use.

It is derived from corn or petroleum with a clear color and no scent.

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Skintific Gentle A Retinol Renewal Serum contains this as ingredient number 11.

Skintific Gentle A Retinol Renewal Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 9.

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What it does: Emulsion Stabilising, Gel Forming
Community Rating: Disliked

Carbomer is a polymer of acrylic acid. Its main role is to create gel consistency within products.

Carbomer is commonly found in many types of cosmetics products. It is found to be safe in concentrations up to 15%. However, a high amount of carbomer can cause pilling or balling up of products. Most products contain 1% of less of carbomer.

Skintific Gentle A Retinol Renewal Serum contains this as ingredient number 12.

Skintific Gentle A Retinol Renewal Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 10.

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What it does: Masking

We don't have a description for Calcium Alginate.

Skintific Gentle A Retinol Renewal Serum contains this as ingredient number 14.

Skintific Gentle A Retinol Renewal Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 21.

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What it does: Masking

Agar is the vegan substitute for animal-gelatin. It helps thicken and improve the texture of cosmetics.

Agar is an antioxidant. Antioxidants help fight free-radicals. Free-radicals are molecules that may damage your skin cells.

Agar is created from cell-walls of red algae.

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Skintific Gentle A Retinol Renewal Serum contains this as ingredient number 15.

Skintific Gentle A Retinol Renewal Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 22.

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What it does: Humectant, Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Loved

Sodium Hyaluronate is hyaluronic acid's salt form. It is commonly derived from the sodium salt of hyaluronic acid.

Like hyaluronic acid, it is great at holding water and acts as a humectant. This makes it a great skin hydrating ingredient.

Sodium Hyaluronate is naturally occurring in our bodies and is mostly found in eye fluid and joints.

These are some other common types of Hyaluronic Acid:

Learn more about Sodium Hyaluronate

Skintific Gentle A Retinol Renewal Serum contains this as ingredient number 19.

Skintific Gentle A Retinol Renewal Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 31.

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What it does:
Community Rating: Disliked

Disodium EDTA plays a role in making products more stable by aiding other preservatives.

It is a chelating agent, meaning it neutralizes metal ions that may be found in a product.

Disodium EDTA is a salt of edetic acid and is found to be safe in cosmetic ingredients.

Learn more about Disodium EDTA

Skintific Gentle A Retinol Renewal Serum contains this as ingredient number 20.

Skintific Gentle A Retinol Renewal Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 25.

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What it does: Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Loved

Ceramide AS is a type of Ceramide.

Ceramides are intercellular lipids naturally found in our skin that bonds dead skin cells together to create a barrier. They are known for their ability to hold water and thus are a great ingredient for dry skin.

Skintific Gentle A Retinol Renewal Serum contains this as ingredient number 21.

Skintific Gentle A Retinol Renewal Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 18.

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What it does: Cleansing, Skin Conditioning, Smoothing, Soothing, Tonic
Community Rating: Loved

Centella Asiatica Extract is derived from an herb plant native to Southeast Asia. It is rich in antioxidants and amino acids. In skincare products, Centella Asiatica Extract is used for its anti-inflammatory and soothing properties.

Many active components found in Centella Asiatica Extract, such as Madecassic Acid and Asiaticoside, encourage the skin to naturally produce hyaluronic acid. This helps keep our skin hydrated. Many of these components also show antioxidant activity and may help reduce the signs of aging.

Research shows Centella Asiatica can help increase Type I collagen production by increasing fibroblast production. Fibroblast helps form connective tissue.

The combination of all these properties makes Centella Asiatica Extract effective at soothing the skin.

Other components of Centella Asiatic Extract include Vitamin A, vitamin C, several B vitamins, and Asiatic Acid.

Recent studies found madecassoside may help prevent damage from UV rays by preventing UV-induced inflammation. Further research is needed.

This plant has been used as a medicine and in food for many centuries. As a medicine, it is used to treat burns, scratches, and wounds.

Learn more about Centella Asiatica Extract

Skintific Gentle A Retinol Renewal Serum contains this as ingredient number 22.

Skintific Gentle A Retinol Renewal Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 20.

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What it does: Humectant, Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Liked

Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate comes from licorice root.

Extracts of licorice have demonstrated to have antibacterial, anti‐inflammatory, antiviral, antioxidant properties.

One component, glabridin, has extra potent antioxidant and soothing properties. It has also been found to block pigmentation from UVB rays in guinea pigs.

Licorice Root also contains a flavonoid. Flavonoids are a natural substance from in plants. Flavonoids also have antioxidant properties.

Another component, glycyrrhizin, has been found to have anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial benefits. This may make licorice root extract effective at treating acne. However, more research is needed to support this.

Liquiritin is one of the flavone compounds found in licorice. It has been found to help lighten skin by preventing tyrosinase from reacting with tyrosine. When the two react, protein is converted to melanin. Melanin is the substance in your body that gives your features pigmentation.

Licorice root is native to Southern Europe and Asia. It has been used in traditional Chinese medicine to help with respiratory issues.

Learn more about Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate

Skintific Gentle A Retinol Renewal Serum contains this as ingredient number 23.

Skintific Gentle A Retinol Renewal Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 26.

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What it does: Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Loved

Ceramide NS is a type of Ceramide. Ceramides are intercellular lipids naturally found in our skin that bonds dead skin cells together to create a barrier. They are known for their ability to hold water and thus are a great ingredient for dry skin.

Ceramide NG,Ceramide NS,1,3-Hexadecanediol, 2-Hexadecanamide,Palmitoyl-C16-Dihydrosphingosine,1-Stearoyl-C18-Sphingosine

Skintific Gentle A Retinol Renewal Serum contains this as ingredient number 24.

Skintific Gentle A Retinol Renewal Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 15.

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What it does: Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Loved

Ceramide NP is a type of ceramide.

Ceramides are intercellular lipids naturally found in our skin that bonds dead skin cells together to create a barrier. They are known for their ability to hold water and thus are a great ingredient for dry skin.

Ceramides are an important building block for our skin barrier. A stronger barrier helps the skin look more firm and hydrated. By bolstering the skin ceramides act as a barrier against irritating ingredients. This can help with inflammation as well.

If you would like to eat ceramides, sweet potatoes contain a small amount.

Read more about other common types of ceramides here: Ceramide AP Ceramide EOP

Learn more about Ceramide NP

Skintific Gentle A Retinol Renewal Serum contains this as ingredient number 26.

Skintific Gentle A Retinol Renewal Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 16.

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What it does: Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Loved

Ceramide AP is a type of Ceramide.

Ceramides are intercellular lipids naturally found in our skin that bonds dead skin cells together to create a barrier. Having a strong skin barrier leads to more firm and hydrated skin.

They are known for their ability to hold water and thus are a great ingredient for dry skin. By bolstering the skin ceramides act as a barrier against irritating ingredients. This can help with inflammation as well.

If you would like to eat ceramides, sweet potatoes contain a small amount.

Read more about other common types of ceramides here: Ceramide NP Ceramide EOP

Learn more about Ceramide AP

Skintific Gentle A Retinol Renewal Serum contains this as ingredient number 27.

Skintific Gentle A Retinol Renewal Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 17.

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What it does: Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Loved

Ceramide EOP is a type of Ceramide. EOP stands for a linked Ester fatty acid, a linked Omega hydroxy fatty acid, and the Phytosphingosine base.

Ceramides are intercellular lipids naturally found in our skin that bonds dead skin cells together to create a barrier. They are known for their ability to hold water and thus are a great ingredient for dry skin.

Ceramides are an important building block for our skin barrier. A stronger barrier helps the skin look more firm and hydrated. By bolstering the skin ceramides act as a barrier against irritating ingredients. This can help with inflammation as well.

If you would like to eat ceramides, sweet potatoes contain a small amount.

Read more about other common types of ceramides here: Ceramide AP Ceramide NP

Learn more about Ceramide EOP

Skintific Gentle A Retinol Renewal Serum contains this as ingredient number 28.

Skintific Gentle A Retinol Renewal Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 19.

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What it does: Antimicrobial, Preservative

O-Cymen-5-Ol is a preservative.

Skintific Gentle A Retinol Renewal Serum contains this as ingredient number 29.

Skintific Gentle A Retinol Renewal Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 23.

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What it does: Skin Conditioning, Solvent
Community Rating: Mixed

Pentylene glycol is typically used within a product to thicken it. It also adds a smooth, soft, and moisturizing feel to the product. It is naturally found in plants such as sugar beets.

The hydrophilic trait of Pentylene Glycol makes it a humectant. As a humectant, Pentylene Glycol helps draw moisture from the air to your skin. This can help keep your skin hydrated.

This property also makes Pentylene Glycol a great texture enhancer. It can help thicken or emulsify a product. Emulsifiers help stabilize a product. It does this by preventing certain ingredients from separating.

Pentylene Glycol also acts as a mild preservative and helps to keep a product microbe-free.

Some people may experience mild eye and skin irritation from Pentylene Glycol. We always recommend speaking with a professional about using this ingredient in your routine.

Pentylene Glycol has a low molecular weight and is part of the 1,2-glycol family.

Learn more about Pentylene Glycol

Skintific Gentle A Retinol Renewal Serum contains this as ingredient number 30.

Skintific Gentle A Retinol Renewal Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 24.

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What it does:
Community Rating: Liked

Caprylhydroxamic Acid is a chelating agent.

Chelating agents help prevent metal ions from binding to other ingredients. This helps prevent unwanted reactions and effects from using the product.

Caprylhydroxamic Acid is often used with natural antimicrobial products as an alternative to preservatives.

Learn more about Caprylhydroxamic Acid

Skintific Gentle A Retinol Renewal Serum contains this as ingredient number 31.

Skintific Gentle A Retinol Renewal Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 28.

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What it does: Skin Conditioning

We don't have a description for Gentiana Scabra Root Extract.

Skintific Gentle A Retinol Renewal Serum contains this as ingredient number 32.

Skintific Gentle A Retinol Renewal Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 29.

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What it does: Skin Conditioning

We don't have a description for Piper Methysticum Leaf/Root/Stem Extract.

Skintific Gentle A Retinol Renewal Serum contains this as ingredient number 33.

Skintific Gentle A Retinol Renewal Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 34.

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What it does: Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Loved

We don't have a description for Carnosine.

Skintific Gentle A Retinol Renewal Serum contains this as ingredient number 34.

Skintific Gentle A Retinol Renewal Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 27.

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What it does: Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Liked

Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1 is a 3-amino acid peptide. Peptides are building blocks for protein.

Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1 is a signal peptide. This means it tells our skin to create collagen. Collagen is a protein that makes connective tissue. Boosting collagen production leads to a healthier skin barrier. Having a healthy skin barrier means having firm and hydrated skin.

Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1 can help reduce wrinkles and make the skin look more youthful.

Read more about other common types of peptides here:

Learn more about Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1

Skintific Gentle A Retinol Renewal Serum contains this as ingredient number 37.

Skintific Gentle A Retinol Renewal Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 32.

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What it does: Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Loved

Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7 is a peptide. Peptides are building blocks for protein.

This ingredient consists of four amino acids and palmitic acid. These amino acids are arginine, proline, glutamine, and glycine.

This ingredient has many benefits. These benefits include boosting collagen production, fighting inflammation, and reversing UV damage.

By preventing our bodies from producing interleukins, Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7 helps fight inflammation. An interleukin is a chemical that signals to the body to produce an inflammatory response. Interleukin production is accelerated by UV radiation.

Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7 tells our body to create more collagen. Collagen is a protein that makes connective tissue. Boosting collagen production leads to a healthier skin barrier. Having a healthy skin barrier means having firm and hydrated skin.

Read more about other common types of peptides here:

Learn more about Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7

Skintific Gentle A Retinol Renewal Serum contains this as ingredient number 38.

Skintific Gentle A Retinol Renewal Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 33.

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13% are disliked or very disliked
18% have no rating yet
60% are loved or liked
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14% are disliked or very disliked
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