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The INKEY List Peptide Moisturizer ingredients, decoded

This is a moisturizer with humectants such as glycerin and betaine, alongside emollients and fatty ingredients that shape its moisturizing feel. It also contains two peptides near the end of the list, plus benzyl alcohol and phenethyl alcohol.

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Full ingredient list · 23 items

  1. 01Aqua (Water/Eau)
  2. 02Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
  3. 03Glycerin
  4. 04C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate
  5. 05Cetearyl Alcohol
  6. 06Glyceryl Stearate SE
  7. 07Betaine
  8. 08Butylene Glycol
  9. 09Phenoxyethanol
  10. 10Benzyl Alcohol
  11. 11Carbomer
  12. 12Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter
  13. 13Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate
  14. 14Sodium Hydroxide
  15. 15Ethylhexyl-glycerin
  16. 16Sodium Gluconate
  17. 17Tocopheryl Acetate
  18. 18Dehydroacetic Acid
  19. 19Hydrogenated Lecithin
  20. 20Phenethyl Alcohol
  21. 21Acetyl Hexapeptide-37
  22. 22Maltodextrin
  23. 23Pentapeptide-48

As published on the brand's own site, checked October 14, 2026. Formulas change by batch and region, so check your pack.

01 · Key ingredients

02 · Who it may suit

  • People looking for a moisturizer with both humectants and emollients.
  • Those who prefer a cream formula containing fatty alcohol and shea butter.
  • People interested in peptide-containing skincare, with modest expectations based on the ingredient list.

03 · What to watch for

  • Benzyl alcohol and phenethyl alcohol may be a concern for people sensitive to fragrance-related ingredients.
  • Shea butter and several emollients give the formula a richer moisturizing profile, which may not suit everyone who prefers a light feel.
  • The peptides are near the end of the list; the ingredient list does not reveal their concentrations.

Questions people ask

Does The INKEY List Peptide Moisturizer contain peptides?
Yes. The list includes Acetyl Hexapeptide-37 and Pentapeptide-48, both near the end of the list.
Does this moisturizer contain fragrance?
Benzyl alcohol and phenethyl alcohol are listed. They can be used as fragrance ingredients, though benzyl alcohol can also serve as a preservative.
Is there drying alcohol in this moisturizer?
Cetearyl alcohol is a fatty alcohol used to soften skin and support texture. It is different from drying alcohols such as ethanol.

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Sources (1) · Confirmed
  1. Ingredient list, theinkeylist.com (Confirmed: the brand's own published list)

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