Repair and Release Cream Ingredients: Full Breakdown
South Beach Skin Lab's Repair & Release Cream builds its formula around a five-peptide complex designed to address expression lines, collagen loss, and barrier weakness simultaneously. Below we decode every ingredient by category.
Peptide Complex (5 peptides)
Argireline (Acetyl Hexapeptide-8)
Relaxes micro-contractions that deepen expression lines
SNAP-8 (Acetyl Octapeptide-3)
Extended Argireline variant — may work at lower concentrations
Matrixyl Synthe'6 (Palmitoyl Tripeptide-38)
Activates six pathways in collagen and elastin synthesis
Leuphasyl (Pentapeptide-18)
Enhances Argireline by acting on a different step of the contraction pathway
Syn-Ake (Dipeptide Diaminobutyroyl Benzylamide Diacetate)
Waglerin-1 peptide mimic that targets neuromuscular signalling
Emollients & Barrier Support
Squalane
Lightweight, non-comedogenic emollient that mimics skin's own sebum
Shea Butter (Butyrospermum Parkii)
Rich in vitamins A and E — seals moisture and calms inflammation
Coconut Oil (Cocos Nucifera)
Lauric-acid-rich occlusive with antimicrobial properties
Jojoba Oil (Simmondsia Chinensis)
Wax ester closest to human sebum — balances without clogging
Antioxidants & Botanicals
Vitamin E (Tocopheryl Acetate)
Neutralises free radicals and supports skin-barrier repair
Aloe Vera (Aloe Barbadensis)
Soothing humectant that reduces transepidermal water loss
Green Tea Extract (Camellia Sinensis)
Polyphenol-rich antioxidant with anti-inflammatory action
Functional / Formulation
Glycerin
Humectant that draws moisture into the stratum corneum
Phenoxyethanol
Broad-spectrum preservative considered safe at ≤ 1 % concentration
Carbomer
Thickening agent that creates the cream's gel-like texture