Ingredient glossary

Relistase

What Relistase does for your skin, who it suits, and what to watch for.

INCI: Acetylarginyltryptophyl Diphenylglycine

Minor player

In short: Relistase delivers anti-aging support and texture, suits most skin types, and the evidence behind it is limited.

What it does
Anti aging, texture
Best for
Most skin types
Evidence
Limited
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The Glow take

Nice to have, and nothing to overthink.

Relistase plays a quiet supporting role, rounding out a formula rather than being the reason you buy it.

— Maya

What it does

  • anti aging
  • texture

weak evidenceIn vitro work shows elastase inhibition. The only human data is the manufacturer own eight week test on women averaging forty nine, reporting about fourteen percent better elasticity. No independent study exists.

On a label: usually effective at 1-5%.

Who it's for, and who should skip it

Tends to suit

  • normal
  • combo
  • photoaged
  • mature

Approach with care

No specific group flagged to avoid it.

  • Clogs poresLow
  • Irritation riskLow

How it fits each skin type

  • DrySuits
  • CombinationSuits
  • OilySuits
  • SensitiveSuits

Often chosen for photoaged, mature.

Where it fits in your routine

WhenMorning or evening
Where in the orderAfter cleansing, before your moisturizer

Plays well with

  • other peptides
  • humectants

Relistase, answered

Is Relistase safe during pregnancy?

Yes. Relistase is considered safe to use during pregnancy and breastfeeding. As with anything, if you are unsure it is worth a quick word with your doctor or midwife.

Who should avoid Relistase?

No specific group is flagged to avoid Relistase. It is well tolerated by most skin. Still, introduce anything new one product at a time.

What concentration of Relistase actually works?

Relistase tends to do its job in the 1 to 5% range. Much lower and it is likely underdosed.

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Sources & how we reviewed this

Last reviewed August 2026. Educational information about a cosmetic ingredient, not medical advice.