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Protini™ Powerpeptide Resurfacing Serum with Lactic AcidA serum built around Panthenol and Peptides, for barrier repair and smoothing.
A serum built around AHA and Lactic acid, for barrier repair and hydration.
Brand price
EUR 15.80 · checked 8 Oct 2026 · brand's site
Brand price
USD 82.00 · checked 8 Oct 2026 · brand's site

At a Glance

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Key Ingredients

Fatty alcohol1
Waxy fatty alcohols used as emollients and thickeners; unrelated to drying alcohol.

Benefits

Hydrating5
Boosts hydration and relieves dry, tight skin.
Butylene Glycol, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Glycerin, Panthenol, Saccharide Isomerate
Barrier Repair8
Strengthens and restores the skin's natural barrier.
Allantoin, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Cetearyl Alcohol, Dicaprylyl Carbonate, Dicaprylyl Ether, Glycerin, Panthenol, Polyglyceryl-6 Stearate
Reduces Irritation3
Eases discomfort and supports skin resilience.
Hydrating18
Boosts hydration and relieves dry, tight skin.
Bacillus/Folic Acid Ferment Filtrate Extract, Butylene Glycol, Camellia Sinensis Seed Oil, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Glycerin, Histidine, Isomalt, Lactic Acid, Panthenol, PCA, Propanediol, Sclerocarya Birrea Seed Oil, Sodium Hyaluronate, Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer, Sodium Lactate, Sodium PCA, Squalane, Tocopherol
Barrier Repair22
Strengthens and restores the skin's natural barrier.
Borago Officinalis Seed Oil, Camellia Sinensis Seed Oil, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Caprylyl Glycol, Coco-Caprylate/Caprate, Coconut Alkanes, Dicaprylyl Carbonate, Glycerin, Glyceryl Caprylate, Glycine Max Seed Extract, Glycine Soja Sterols, Lecithin, Linoleic Acid, Linolenic Acid, Oryza Sativa Bran Oil, Panthenol, Phytosphingosine, Sclerocarya Birrea Seed Oil, Sh-Oligopeptide-2, Squalane, Tocopherol, Tripeptide-1
Reduces Irritation2
Eases discomfort and supports skin resilience.
Anti-Aging4
Softens lines and helps skin look youthful.
Adenosine, Heptapeptide-15 Palmitate, Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1

Concerns

May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis12
May feed the yeast involved in seborrheic dermatitis.
Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Cetearyl Alcohol, Copper Palmitoyl Heptapeptide-14, Glyceryl Stearate Se, Heptapeptide-15 Palmitate, Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-38, Polyglyceryl-6 Behenate, Polyglyceryl-6 Stearate, Polysorbate 20, Potassium Cetyl Phosphate
May Worsen Keratosis Pilaris2
May clog follicles or strip skin prone to keratosis pilaris.
May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis19
May feed the yeast involved in seborrheic dermatitis.
Acetyl Glutamine, Borago Officinalis Seed Oil, Camellia Sinensis Seed Oil, Coco-Caprylate/Caprate, Coconut Alkanes, Copper Palmitoyl Heptapeptide-14, Heptapeptide-15 Palmitate, Lecithin, Linoleic Acid, Linolenic Acid, Oryza Sativa Bran Oil, Palmitoyl Hexapeptide-12, Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-38, Phospholipids, Phytosphingosine, Polysorbate 20, Sclerocarya Birrea Seed Oil
May Worsen Oily Skin5
May increase shine or excess oil.
Borago Officinalis Seed Oil, Camellia Sinensis Seed Oil, Oryza Sativa Bran Oil, Sclerocarya Birrea Seed Oil, Squalane

Ingredients Side-by-side

Emollient
- Fatty esters (glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate)
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Panthenol (in both products)
Skin Conditioning
0 / 0
- Panthenol (provitamin B5)
- Barrier Repair
- Hydrating
- Reduces Irritation
Dicaprylyl Carbonate (in both products)
Emollient
Emollient
Skin Conditioning
Dicaprylyl Carbonate (in both products)
Emollient
Skin Conditioning
Humectant
- Face oil
- Plant oils and butters (coconut, olive, shea)
- Plant or mineral oil
- Barrier Repair
- May Worsen Oily Skin
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Humectant
- Plant oils and butters (coconut, olive, shea)
- Plant or mineral oil
- Barrier Repair
- May Worsen Oily Skin
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Glycerin
Denaturant, Fragrance, Hair Conditioning, Humectant, Oral Care, Perfuming, Humectant, Skin Protecting, Solvent, Viscosity Controlling
Glycerin may be plant, synthetic or animal depending on the supplier.
Learn more about Glycerin →Butylene Glycol
Fragrance, Humectant, Skin Conditioning, Solvent, Viscosity Controlling
Butane-1,3-diol (CAS No. 107-88-0/ EC No. 203-529-7) (R)-(-)-butane-1,3-diol” (CAS No. 6290-03-5/ EC No. 228-532-0)
Learn more about Butylene Glycol →Pentylene Glycol
Skin Conditioning, Solvent
1,2-Dihydroxypentane
Learn more about Pentylene Glycol →Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Fragrance, Perfuming, Occlusive, Solvent
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride is the mixed triester of glycerin and caprylic and capric acids.
Learn more about Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride →Panthenol
Antistatic, Hair Conditioning, Skin Conditioning
Panthenol is panthenol (provitamin B5).
Learn more about Panthenol →Dicaprylyl Carbonate
Skin Conditioning, Emollient
Carbonic Acid, Dicaprylyl Ester
Learn more about Dicaprylyl Carbonate →Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1
Skin Conditioning
Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1 isn't fungal acne safe.
Learn more about Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1 →Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7
Skin Conditioning
Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7 isn't fungal acne safe.
Learn more about Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7 →Palmitoyl Tripeptide-38
Skin Conditioning
Palmitoyl Tripeptide-38 isn't fungal acne safe.
Learn more about Palmitoyl Tripeptide-38 →Copper Palmitoyl Heptapeptide-14
Skin Conditioning
Copper Palmitoyl Heptapeptide-14 isn't fungal acne safe.
Learn more about Copper Palmitoyl Heptapeptide-14 →
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