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Assess the finished product as a whole. One fashionable ingredient cannot describe all the properties of a formula.
Start with the INCI list
The name on the front of the packaging and the ingredient list serve different purposes. Find the peptide's exact INCI name and save the full ingredient list to compare products.
Match the claim to the evidence
A review of cosmetics for sensitive skin examined formulas and scientific evidence for their ingredients separately. This approach helps distinguish how common an ingredient is from how well a particular claim is supported.
Prepare a short list of questions
Was the finished formula studied? What was the comparison group? How was the effect measured? Were adverse reactions described? These questions are more useful than a universal ranking of the “strongest” peptides.
Sources
- Usage of Synthetic Peptides in Cosmetics for Sensitive Skin, 2021Ingredient review
A registry link lets you find studies; it does not confirm effectiveness. Learn more about our approach to sources.
