Geek & Gorgeous
Power PeptidesA serum built around Vitamin E and Hyaluronic acid, for barrier repair and smoothing.
A serum built around Panthenol and Peptides, for barrier repair and smoothing.
Brand price
GBP 82.00 · checked 8 Oct 2026 · brand's site
Brand price
EUR 15.80 · 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
Hydrating10
Boosts hydration and relieves dry, tight skin.
Acetyl Hexapeptide-8, Butylene Glycol, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Dimethicone, Glycerin, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Panthenol, Sodium Hyaluronate, Sodium Lactate, Tocopherol
Barrier Repair13
Strengthens and restores the skin's natural barrier.
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Caprylyl Glycol, Cetyl Palmitate, Dimethicone, Glycerin, Glyceryl Caprylate, Glyceryl Linoleate, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Panthenol, Sucrose Palmitate, Tocopherol, Tridecane, Undecane
Reduces Irritation2
Eases discomfort and supports skin resilience.
Anti-Aging3
Softens lines and helps skin look youthful.
Acetyl Hexapeptide-8, Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1
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.
Concerns
May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis18
May feed the yeast involved in seborrheic dermatitis.
Acetyl Hexapeptide-8, Ceteareth-20, Cetyl Palmitate, Copper Palmitoyl Heptapeptide-14, Glyceryl Linoleate, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Palmitoyl Sh-Hexapeptide-13 Serine Sp Amide, Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-10, Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-38, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-5, Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6, Polysorbate 20, Polysorbate 80, Sorbitan Stearate, Sucrose Palmitate
May Worsen Keratosis Pilaris2
May clog follicles or strip skin prone to keratosis pilaris.
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.
Ingredients Side-by-side
Emollient
Cleansing
2 / 3
- Fatty alcohols (Malassezia)
- May Trigger Acne
- May Worsen Irritation
- May Worsen Keratosis Pilaris
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
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
Emollient
Emollient
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Aqua
Solvent
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 →Palmitoyl Tripeptide-38
Skin Conditioning
Palmitoyl Tripeptide-38 isn't fungal acne safe.
Learn more about Palmitoyl Tripeptide-38 →Panthenol
Antistatic, Hair Conditioning, Skin Conditioning
Panthenol is panthenol (provitamin B5).
Learn more about Panthenol →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 →Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1
Skin Conditioning
Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1 isn't fungal acne safe.
Learn more about Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1 →Tetrapeptide-21
Skin Conditioning
Tetrapeptide-21 is the synthetic peptide consisting of glutamic acid, glycine and lysine
Learn more about Tetrapeptide-21 →Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7
Skin Conditioning
Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7 isn't fungal acne safe.
Learn more about Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7 →Phenoxyethanol
Antimicrobial, Preservative
Phenoxyethanol is the aromatic ether alcohol that conforms to the formula:
Learn more about Phenoxyethanol →
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