Alpyn Beauty Super Peptide and Ghostberry Barrier Repair Cream
Works for
MoisturizingCeramide np, Acetyl octapeptide-3 + 22 moreWorks well
“Ghostberry, ceramides and hyaluronic acid help replenish and restore the look of a dry, compromised barrier.”
This product can help improve hydration of the skin with the two types of ingredients.
The first type is called “humectants”:
these ingredients help attract water.
When humectants are on the surface of the skin, they “pull in” the moisture from the outside environment, or from
within deeper layers of the skin. The following ingredients in this product do the job:
glycerin, sodium hyaluronate.
This product also contains ingredients called “occlusives”. They help reduce the speed with which our skin loses moisture to the outside environment. These ingredients also help soften the upper layer of the skin, so it feels less tight and nicer to the touch. The following ingredients in this product do the job: caprylic/capric triglyceride, squalane.
The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: acetyl hexapeptide-8, acetyl octapeptide-3, ceramide ap, ceramide as, ceramide eop, ceramide np, ceramide ns, tripeptide-29
Anti-agingAcetyl hexapeptide-8, Acetyl octapeptide-3 + 1 moreMay help
“A mix of 14 peptides, including snap 8, help to visibly relax the appearance of lines and wrinkles.”
This product contains acetyl hexapeptide-8, acetyl octapeptide-3, tripeptide-29. These ingredients might be able to help reduce and prevent fine lines and wrinkles, improve skin elasticity and firmness, but there is not enough evidence that it actually works.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy11 flagged ingredientsMedium risk
Comedogenic2 ingredients rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale2 flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~45–55%
Glycerin~5–6.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant
More about GlycerinCaprylic/capric/myristic/stearic triglyceride~4.1–5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Caprylic/capric/myristic/stearic triglycerideCaprylic/capric triglyceride~3.1–3.8%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A good mix of fatty acids that forms a protective layer on the skin. Improves the shelf life of products. Derived from coconut and glycerin
More about Caprylic/capric triglycerideSqualane~2.4–2.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An oil naturally present in skin. Works as an emollient to soften the skin and form a protective layer on its surface without a greasy feeling.
More about SqualaneCandelilla/jojoba/rice bran polyglyceryl-3 esters~1.8–2.3%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Help oil and water mix together
More about Candelilla/jojoba/rice bran polyglyceryl-3 estersCoconut alkanes~1.6–2%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
- Comedogenicity
- 2/5
An emollient that helps soften the skin
More about Coconut alkanesC12-16 alcohols~1.4–1.7%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and improve the product's texture
More about C12-16 alcoholsPropanediol~1.2–1.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Acts as a solvent for other ingredients. Speeds up the absorption of other ingredients into the skin
More about PropanediolPolyhydroxystearic acid~0.95–1.15%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to create a thicker product consistency and stabilize the formulation
More about Polyhydroxystearic acidBehenyl alcohol~0.7–1.05%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Non-drying alcohol that helps water and oil mix together. Also serves as an emollient
More about Behenyl alcoholGlyceryl stearate~0.6–0.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that softens the skin and forms a protective layer on its surface. Helps water and oil mix together
More about Glyceryl stearateCetearyl alcohol~0.6–0.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 2/5
A non-drying alcohol. Works as an emollient. Helps water and oil mix together and creates a nice product texture
More about Cetearyl alcoholSymphoricarpos albus fruit extract~0.45–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Acetyl hexapeptide-8~0.35–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A type of peptide. Peptides are excellent moisturizers and might be able support collagen production reducing fine lines and wrinkles
More about Acetyl hexapeptide-8Acetyl octapeptide-3~0.35–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A type of peptide. Peptides are excellent moisturizers and might be able support collagen production reducing fine lines and wrinkles
More about Acetyl octapeptide-3Ceramide np~0.45–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A type of lipid similar to ceramides naturally present in skin. Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin and supports the skin barrier function to keep it hydrated. Can help to prevent inflammation in skin
More about Ceramide npCeramide eop~0.35–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A type of lipid similar to ceramides naturally present in skin. Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin and supports the skin barrier function to keep it hydrated. Can help to prevent inflammation in skin
More about Ceramide eopCeramide ns~0.3–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A type of lipid similar to ceramides naturally present in skin. Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin and supports the skin barrier function to keep it hydrated. Can help to prevent inflammation in skin
More about Ceramide nsCeramide as~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A type of lipid similar to ceramides naturally present in skin. Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin and supports the skin barrier function to keep it hydrated. Can help to prevent inflammation in skin
More about Ceramide asCeramide ap~0.3–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A type of lipid similar to ceramides naturally present in skin. Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin and supports the skin barrier function to keep it hydrated. Can help to prevent inflammation in skin
More about Ceramide apGlyceryl citrate/lactate/linoleate/oleate~0.25–0.5%
1,2-hexanediol~0.2–0.4%
Cetearyl olivate~0.25–0.45%
Hydrogenated lecithin~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps to retain moisture by creating a protective barrier on the skin. Rich in fatty acids. Improves product texture and helps with the penetration of other ingredients.
More about Hydrogenated lecithinNephelium lappaceum peel extract~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Palmitic acid~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that is naturally present in skin and helps soften it
More about Palmitic acidSodium stearoyl lactylate~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oil and water mix together
More about Sodium stearoyl lactylateSorbitan olivate~0.25–0.45%
Caprylhydroxamic acid~0.25–0.45%
Coco-caprylate/caprate~0.3–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin without creating a greasy texture
More about Coco-caprylate/caprateXanthan gum~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a thicker product consistency
More about Xanthan gumSimmondsia chinensis seed oil~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Softens the upper layer of skin and helps restore the healthy skin barrier. Has shown to help calm down inflammation in skin. It is a stable oil, meaning that it retains its properties even when exposed to air.
More about Simmondsia chinensis seed oilTasmannia lanceolata fruit/leaf extract~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- High
Bisabolol~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An active component of chamomile plant that historically has been used to calm down irritated skin. A recent study shows that bisabolol indeed can have some anti-inflammatory effect on skin, even though conclusive data is lacking. Bisabolol has a sweet floral scent and can be added to products for its aromatic properties
More about BisabololSodium hyaluronate~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin
More about Sodium hyaluronateHydrolyzed sodium hyaluronate~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin
More about Hydrolyzed sodium hyaluronateTripeptide-29~0.2–0.35%
Hydrolyzed pea protein~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
2,3-butanediol~0.15–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Leuconostoc/radish root ferment filtrate~0.15–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A preservative that comes from radishes fermented by a bacteria. New research suggests that the preservation properties in the ingredient come from an ammonium salt that is not present naturally in radish root but used in its cultivation. Is problematic because the exact amount of the preservative agents is difficult to determine
More about Leuconostoc/radish root ferment filtrateHydrolyzed rice protein~0.15–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Might have some anti-oxidant properties
More about Hydrolyzed rice proteinCholesterol~0.15–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that is naturally found in skin
More about CholesterolSodium benzoate~0.1–0.2%
Ingredient list view
Water, Glycerin, Caprylic/capric/myristic/stearic triglyceride, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Squalane, Candelilla/jojoba/rice bran polyglyceryl-3 esters, Coconut alkanes, C12-16 alcohols, Propanediol, Polyhydroxystearic acid, Behenyl alcohol, Glyceryl stearate, Cetearyl alcohol, Symphoricarpos albus fruit extract, Acetyl hexapeptide-8, Acetyl octapeptide-3, Ceramide np, Ceramide eop, Ceramide ns, Ceramide as, Ceramide ap, Glyceryl citrate/lactate/linoleate/oleate, 1,2-hexanediol, Cetearyl olivate, Hydrogenated lecithin, Nephelium lappaceum peel extract, Palmitic acid, Sodium stearoyl lactylate, Sorbitan olivate, Caprylhydroxamic acid, Coco-caprylate/caprate, Xanthan gum, Simmondsia chinensis seed oil, Tasmannia lanceolata fruit/leaf extract, Bisabolol, Sodium hyaluronate, Hydrolyzed sodium hyaluronate, Tripeptide-29, Hydrolyzed pea protein, 2,3-butanediol, Leuconostoc/radish root ferment filtrate, Hydrolyzed rice protein, Cholesterol, Sodium benzoate
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Match % combines shared ingredients, the first five ingredients, shared actives and hero ingredients, irritancy (lower counts in the alternative's favour), texture and body area. Only products in the same routine step are compared.
| Alpyn BeautySuper Peptide and Ghostberry Barrier Repair CreamYOUR PRODUCT | NEEDLYAzelaic Acid 12 Ceramide Cream | celimaxDual Barrier Skin Wearable Cream | TIA'MHyaluronic moisture revive cream | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 57% | 57% | 55% |
| Price | $62.00 | $20.41−$41.59 | $14.39−$47.61 | $22.90−$39.10 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 10 of 16 | 9 of 16 | 11 of 16 |
| Key difference | — | Acetyl Tetrapeptide-2 | Panthenol | Copper Tripeptide-1 |
| Irritancy | Medium | Medium | Low | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
| View product | Shop | Shop | Shop |
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Product summary
"Alpyn Beauty - Super Peptide and Ghostberry Barrier Repair Cream" is a well-rounded moisturizing product. This moisturizer uses a good combo of humectants and emollients. These both types of ingredients are essentials for improving the skin hydration and keeping the skin barrier healthy. Humectants in this product (acetyl hexapeptide-8, acetyl octapeptide-3, glycerin, sodium hyaluronate and hydrolyzed rice protein) help to increase the water content in the upper layer of the skin. (These ingredients do so by "capturing" water molecules from the outside air or from within the deeper layers of the skin). Ceramide eop, ceramide np, ceramide ns, cholesterol and caprylic/capric triglyceride in this product help decrease the water evoporation from the skin, so that it stays hydrated for longer. These ingredients also soften the skin and take away the feeling of tightness and dryness.
Ingredient callouts
- Another benefit is that this moisturizer contain ceramides (ceramide ap 0.25% - 0.45%, ceramide as 0.25% - 0.50%, ceramide ns 0.30% - 0.60%, ceramide eop 0.35% - 0.60% and ceramide np 0.45% - 0.65%). Ceramides are an important part of our natural skin barrier. The Ceramides used in skincare are synthetic or come from plants. They help soften the skin and can help "fill the gaps" in the skin barrier, keeping the skin hydrated and resilient for longer.
- This moisturizer also contains Peptides (tripeptide-29 0.20% - 0.35%, acetyl octapeptide-3 0.35% - 0.65% and acetyl hexapeptide-8 0.35% - 0.65%). Peptides are a very big group of ingredients. They all consist of a different combination of aminoacids. Our skin produces Peptides naturally. Some of them work as natural antibiotics, promote wound-healing and production of collagen. The scientists are still studying how effective the topical application of Peptides is, but it is very likely that they are helpful. Peptides might be able to support skin barrier restoration and even have an anti-aging benefit. At the very least, they certainly help attract water to the skin and support the hydration in this way.
Irritation risk
This formulation includes some common irritants, including ingredients that do not provide a benefit for the skin. We assess the overall irritancy of this moisturizer to be medium. For a detailed overview of all potential irritants: click here
You can see the detailed formula review with the breakdown of all actives in the product and the full ingredient list with estimated concentrations in the tables below.
About the brand
According to Cruelty-Free Kitty "Alpyn Beauty" is cruelty free and so is its parent company.
Price
The product retails for 62.00$ in the United States.
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Sources cited in this review
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