Paula's Choice

Peptide Booster

Peptide Booster

5.0

/ 10

Is it right for me?

Moisturizing

10.0Humectancy0.1Occlusivity

Overview

How moisturizing is it? Quite moisturizing. Paula's Choice Peptide Booster has a moisturizing rating of 5.0 out of 10.

Is it more humectant or occlusive? Significantly more humectant. It has a maximum Humectancy of 10.0 out of 10 and a low Occlusivity of 0.1 out of 10.

  • ALCOHOL-FREE
  • SULFATE-FREE
  • FRAGRANCE-FREE
  • NON-COMEDOGENIC
  • PHTHALATE-FREE
  • PARABEN-FREE
  • ESSENTIAL OIL-FREE
  • OIL-FREE

Score
IngredientOriginFunctions
70
WaterNaturally occurringFormula Helper
6
GlycerinBotanical,Synthetic,AnimalMoisturizing (humectant),Soothing,Emollient,Fragrance,Formula Helper
4
PEG-8 DimethiconeSyntheticEmollient
3
Tripeptide-1SyntheticMoisturizing (humectant),Anti-wrinkle
1
Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1Botanical,SyntheticAnti-wrinkle
1
Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7Botanical,SyntheticAnti-wrinkle,Soothing
1
Palmitoyl Hexapeptide-12Botanical,Synthetic,AnimalAntioxidant,Anti-wrinkle
1
Myristoyl Hexapeptide-16
0.3
Myristoyl Pentapeptide-17
0.3
Hexanoyl Dipeptide-3 Norleucine AcetateSyntheticExfoliant
0.3
Azelaoyl Bis-Dipeptide-10
0.3
GlycoproteinsAnimalAntioxidant,Soothing

Ingredients explained

Score

70

Function

Solvent

Origin

Naturally occurring

The most used ingredient in skincare. Its concentration defines the product texture: rich creams may have about 50% of water while a light jelly about 90%. Water doesn’t moisturize the skin by itself and is used in skincare as a solvent for other ingredients.
Score

6

Function

Moisturizing (humectant), Soothing, Emollient, Fragrance, Denaturant, Solvent, Viscosity controlling

Origin

Botanical,Synthetic,Animal

The most popular moisturizing ingredient in the world. It is a powerful humectant – cheap yet very effective. Glycerin also has soothing and anti-irritant properties and is considered to be very safe for use.
Score

4

Function

Emollient

Origin

Synthetic

Description is coming soon
Score

3

Function

Moisturizing (humectant), Anti-wrinkle

Origin

Synthetic

A small, skin-identical peptide that boosts collagen renewal in the skin and improves other structural proteins. It may have trouble penetrating the skin in this form, so palmitic acid or biotin is usually added to it.
Score

1

Function

Anti-wrinkle

Origin

Botanical,Synthetic

A small peptide consisting of three amino acids with anti-wrinkle effects. Together with Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7, it is a part of the popular anti-wrinkle complex called Matrixyl™ 3000.

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