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Ingredient library

Beautiful skin starts with what's inside the jar.


Plain-English explainers of every active inside Repair & Release Cream — what each ingredient does, the evidence behind it, and how it earns its place on the INCI list.

The headline active

Peptides

Short chains of amino acids that signal your skin to make more collagen, soften expression lines, and rebuild barrier function. The most credible anti-aging ingredient class for women over 45.

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Argireline ingredient — used in Repair & Release Cream

Acetyl Hexapeptide-8

Argireline

Smooth away lines and wrinkles with this potent peptide that works to increase collagen and elastin production for radiant skin.

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SNAP-8 ingredient — used in Repair & Release Cream

Acetyl Octapeptide-3

SNAP-8

Harness the power of amino acids with this unique peptide that helps limit facial movements that lead to wrinkles and lines.

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Squalane ingredient — used in Repair & Release Cream

Hydration & barrier

Squalane

Use the power of natural squalane to even skin tone, banish imperfections, and reveal a more radiant and youthful complexion.

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Shea Butter ingredient — used in Repair & Release Cream

Antioxidant emollient

Shea Butter

Repair and replenish inflamed, dry skin with this powerful antioxidant, known for its healing and hydrating abilities.

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Coconut Oil ingredient — used in Repair & Release Cream

Barrier support

Coconut Oil

A natural moisturizer with antioxidants and anti-inflammatory properties, that soothes skin and strengthens the skin barrier.

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