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[ DemythSkin Verdict ]

The INKEY List Peptide Moisturizer
MoisturizerBarrier Repair
Efficacy
Solid
3.9 / 5.0
Safety
Safe
4.4 / 5.0
System Verdict
This is a solid, no-frills peptide cream that moisturizes well but delivers only modest anti-aging benefits because the peptides sit at the very bottom of the list and the overall formula is basic. The base is a competent mix of humectants (glycerin, betaine, butylene glycol) and emollients (caprylic/capric triglyceride, shea butter, hydrogenated lecithin) that will hydrate and support the barrier, but the two headline peptides (Acetyl Hexapeptide-37, Pentapeptide-48) are present in low-list positions and, while claimed at around 3% combined, still function more as nice-to-have additions than true S Tier anti-aging powerhouses, so efficacy lands in a mid-high A/B Tier zone for moisturization and a B Tier for anti-aging. Vitamin E (tocopheryl acetate) provides some antioxidant support but is a secondary player and not formulated in a way that would justify a high anti-aging/firming score.
Active Ingredients Detected
A Tier: Good BasicsProven Results
Aqua (Water/Eau)Caprylic/Capric TriglycerideGlycerinBetaineButyrospermum Parkii (Shea) ButterTocopheryl AcetateHydrogenated Lecithin
B Tier: Supporting IngredientsPromising Ingredients
C12-15 Alkyl BenzoateCetearyl AlcoholGlyceryl Stearate SEButylene GlycolPhenoxyethanolCarbomerSodium Stearoyl GlutamateSodium HydroxideSodium GluconateDehydroacetic AcidPhenethyl AlcoholAcetyl Hexapeptide-37MaltodextrinPentapeptide-48
D Tier: Potential IrritantsBe Cautious
Benzyl AlcoholEthylhexylglycerin
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