This is a moisturizing cream with humectants, emollients and a blend of peptides. The list also includes sodium hyaluronate, marula seed oil and a lactic acid/glycolic acid copolymer; it does not list added fragrance.
Glycerin is near the top of the list and helps attract water to the outer layer of skin. It is a well-established moisturizing ingredient. Full receipt ›
Cetearyl Alcoholemollient and thickener
well-supported
This fatty alcohol is near the top of the list and helps give the cream body while softening skin. It is different from drying alcohols such as denatured alcohol.
Sclerocarya Birrea Seed Oilemollient oil
limited evidence
Also known as marula oil, it is near the top of the list and helps soften skin and contribute to the cream's emollient feel. The ingredient list does not indicate its concentration.
This is one of several peptides listed in a cluster after the ingredients near the top. The presence of peptides does not establish how much is in the formula or what effect the finished product will have. Full receipt ›
This is listed in the latter part of the ingredient list. Its presence alone does not show the amount, activity or exfoliating strength of the finished formula. Full receipt ›
02 · Who it may suit
Those looking for a cream with both humectants and emollients.
Those interested in a moisturizer containing several peptides.
Those who prefer a formula with no added fragrance listed.
03 · What to watch for
The formula contains several peptide ingredients, but the list does not provide their concentrations.
The lactic acid/glycolic acid copolymer is not enough to determine whether the cream will exfoliate.
Phenoxyethanol, chlorphenesin and phenylpropanol are among the preservatives and supporting ingredients; some people may prefer to patch test new products.
Questions people ask
Does Protini Polypeptide Cream contain peptides?
Yes. The list includes several peptides, including sh-Oligopeptide-1 and palmitoyl tripeptide-1. The ingredient list does not give their concentrations.
Does Protini Polypeptide Cream contain hyaluronic acid?
It contains sodium hyaluronate, a form of hyaluronic acid, listed around the middle of the ingredient list.
Does Protini Polypeptide Cream contain glycolic acid?
The list includes lactic acid/glycolic acid copolymer. This is not the same as listing free glycolic acid, and the list alone cannot establish exfoliating strength.
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