Acetyl Tetrapeptide-5
What Acetyl Tetrapeptide-5 is & what it does
A peptide that helps reduce the look of puffiness and improve smoothness, common in eye formulas. It supports a firmer, more rested appearance.
What does Acetyl Tetrapeptide-5 do in skincare?
Acetyl Tetrapeptide-5 is a synthetic four-amino-acid peptide used as a skin-conditioning agent. It is marketed in formulas aimed at improving the look of skin smoothness and the appearance of puffiness around the eyes. It is typically used at low concentrations as an active.
Is Acetyl Tetrapeptide-5 safe?
Acetyl Tetrapeptide-5 is a peptide used in cosmetics and is generally considered well tolerated at the low levels typical of finished products. As with any active, individual reactions are possible, so a patch test is sensible for those with reactive skin.
Is Acetyl Tetrapeptide-5 vegan?
The peptide is made by synthesis from amino acid building blocks rather than from animal tissue, so it is generally considered suitable for vegan formulas. The overall product's vegan status depends on its full ingredient list.
Sunscreens with Acetyl Tetrapeptide-5
We rate 6 sunscreens that contain it:
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Swanicoco All Day Care Peptine Biome Suncream
90/100
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MARY & MAY Vegan Peptide Bakuchiol Sun Stick SPF50+ Pa++++
88/100
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Espoir Water Splash Sunscreen Ceramide SPF 50+ Pa++++
82/100
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Espoir Water Splash Sun Cream Ceramide
81/100
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Renee Cosmetics Pore Minimizing SPF 70 Sunscreen
60/100
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Implora Perfect Shield Gel Sunscreen SPF 30 Pa+++
59/100