Reference

The Ingredient Library

A plain, honest reference for the actives in our serums and creams — the INCI name and class of each, the appearance areas it's used for, and how to work it into a routine. These are cosmetics: everything here describes the look and feel of skin, never a treatment. For external cosmetic use only.

12 ingredient profiles · each tied to its formula and its collection.

Brightening

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Nonapeptide-1 Brightening Serum
INCI: Nonapeptide-1
Nine-amino-acid peptide (nonapeptide) in a brightening-focused serum

A brightening-focused peptide serum built around Nonapeptide-1 — for a more radiant look and to soften the appearance of dull, uneven areas. For external cosmetic use only.

Oligopeptide-1 Renewal Serum
INCI: Oligopeptide-1
Short-chain oligopeptide in a renewal-focused serum

A polished renewal serum built around Oligopeptide-1 — for the look of fresh, luminous, even-toned skin and a healthy, dewy glow. For external cosmetic use only.

Copper Peptides

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Copper Peptide Renewal Cream
INCI: Copper Tripeptide-1
Copper-binding tripeptide in a cushiony leave-on cream base

The same iconic copper peptide, carried in a cushiony cream for morning and evening — for skin that looks supple, refreshed, and smooth. For external cosmetic use only.

GHK-Cu Copper Serum
INCI: Copper Tripeptide-1
Copper-binding tripeptide (glycyl-L-histidyl-L-lysine, copper complex)

GHK-Cu is the copper-bound tripeptide that made copper peptides an icon of fine skincare — used for the look of firmer, smoother, more radiant skin. For external cosmetic use only.

Eye & Delicate

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Acetyl Tetrapeptide-5 Eye Serum
INCI: Acetyl Tetrapeptide-5
Acetylated tetrapeptide formulated for the delicate eye area

A featherlight serum for the delicate eye area — used to help the under-eye look fresh, smooth, and less tired in appearance. For external cosmetic use only.

Fine Lines

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Argireline (Acetyl Hexapeptide-8)
INCI: Acetyl Hexapeptide-8
Acetylated hexapeptide (expression-area peptide)

A cult-favorite peptide for expression areas — used to help soften the look of fine lines around the forehead and eyes. For external cosmetic use only.

SNAP-8 (Acetyl Octapeptide-3)
INCI: Acetyl Octapeptide-3
Acetylated octapeptide (extended expression-area peptide)

An extended-sequence relative of Argireline — used to support the appearance of a smoother, more relaxed-looking surface where fine expression lines gather. For external cosmetic use only.

Firming & Elasticity

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Matrixyl (Palmitoyl Pentapeptide-4)
INCI: Palmitoyl Pentapeptide-4
Matrikine signal peptide (lipidated pentapeptide)

The original Matrixyl — a matrikine peptide beloved for its firming feel and for softening the look of fine lines over time. For external cosmetic use only.

Matrixyl 3000
INCI: Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1 & Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7
Two-peptide matrikine pairing (lipidated tripeptide + tetrapeptide)

A duo of matrikine peptides in one lightweight serum — for the look of firmer, bouncier skin and a smoother, more even surface. For external cosmetic use only.

Palmitoyl Hexapeptide-12
INCI: Palmitoyl Hexapeptide-12
Lipidated conditioning peptide (palmitoylated hexapeptide)

A silky conditioning peptide for a soft, cared-for feel — for the look of smooth, supple, healthy-looking skin. For external cosmetic use only.

Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7
INCI: Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7
Lipidated soothing-feel peptide (palmitoylated tetrapeptide)

A soothing-feel peptide often paired with Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1 — for the look of calm, comfortable, resilient-looking skin. For external cosmetic use only.

Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1
INCI: Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1
Lipidated signal peptide (palmitoylated tripeptide)

A lipidated signal peptide that layers beautifully under moisturizer — for skin that looks firm, supported, and well-rested. For external cosmetic use only.

These products are cosmetics and are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. Ingredient names and classes are factual; appearance descriptions are cosmetic, not claims of any effect. For external cosmetic use only. Patch-test before first use and discontinue if irritation occurs.