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Geek & Gorgeous
Power Peptides
A serum built around Panthenol and Peptides, for barrier repair and smoothing.
Brand price
EUR 15.80 · checked 8 Oct 2026 · on the brand's site
From the brand
What the brand says about this product. Our ingredient analysis follows below.
The brand recommends it for
- Normal skin
- Fine lines & wrinkles
How to use
Apply 3-5 drops to the face after cleansing, liquid products & gel-textured serums, and before using creams. Can be used around the eyes and in the same routine with any other active ingredient (incl. acids & retinoids), either in the AM and/or PM.
What's inside
Ingredients List
12 trigger at least one check · 21 trigger none
- Fatty esters (glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate)
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
- Panthenol (provitamin B5)
- Barrier Repair
- Hydrating
- Reduces Irritation
- Fatty alcohols (Malassezia)
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Key Ingredients
Fatty alcohol1
Waxy fatty alcohols used as emollients and thickeners; unrelated to drying alcohol.
Peptides3
Short amino-acid chains used as signalling actives.
Heptapeptide-15 Palmitate, Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1
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.
Anti-Aging3
Softens lines and helps skin look youthful.
Heptapeptide-15 Palmitate, Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1
Firming3
Supports elasticity and bounce.
Heptapeptide-15 Palmitate, Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1
Smoothing6
Refines rough or uneven texture.
Allantoin, Cetearyl Alcohol, Citric Acid, Dicaprylyl Carbonate, Dicaprylyl Ether, Polyglyceryl-6 Stearate
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.
Ingredients Explained
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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 →Pentylene Glycol
Skin Conditioning, Solvent
1,2-Dihydroxypentane
Learn more about Pentylene Glycol →Polyglyceryl-6 Stearate
Emollient
Polyglyceryl-6 Stearate isn't fungal acne safe.
Learn more about Polyglyceryl-6 Stearate →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 →Dicaprylyl Ether
Skin Conditioning, Emollient, Solvent
Dioctyl ether
Learn more about Dicaprylyl Ether →Potassium Cetyl Phosphate
Cleansing, Emulsifying
Potassium Cetyl Phosphate isn't fungal acne safe.
Learn more about Potassium Cetyl Phosphate →
Dupes
- Medik8 Liquid Peptides™71% match
- Medik8 Liquid Peptides Advanced MP64% match
- The Ordinary Multi-Peptide + HA Serum62% match
- The Ordinary Multi-Peptide + Copper Peptides 1% Serum62% match
- The Ordinary Matrixyl 10% + HA62% match
- Drunk Elephant Protini™ Powerpeptide Resurfacing Serum with Lactic Acid61% match