Ingredient glossary
Argireline
INCI: Acetyl Hexapeptide-8 · Also: Acetyl Hexapeptide-3
Promising, not proven
Does Argireline clash with what you already use? Check it →Early signs are interesting, but the proof is not in yet. Worth watching, not worth a premium.
What it does
- anti aging
- wrinkle smoothing
emerging evidenceAvailable studies and reviews describe reductions in wrinkle depth at around ten percent solution but many are small and industry sponsored so effect size is uncertain.
On a label: usually effective at 5-10%.
Who it's for, and who should skip it
Tends to suit
- normal
- combo
- photoaged
Approach with care
No specific group flagged to avoid it.
- Clogs poresLow
- Irritation riskLow
Plays well with
- other peptides
- humectants
- film formers
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