Acetyl Tetrapeptide-5
A humectant peptide ingredient listed in EU cosmetic databases—often used in eyes formulas.
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Acetyl Tetrapeptide-5
That’s the INCI name—the official way it appears on the back of your serum or cream. Same ingredient, different marketing names.
Structure (cute edition)
✨ real molecule sketch
Four amino acids—often pitched for eye-area puffiness (Eyeseryl).
INCI: ACETYL TETRAPEPTIDE-5 · ~4 amino acids in our simplified view
Research & public records
Counts and links from public databases (PubMed, ClinicalTrials.gov, Wikidata, NIH drug nomenclature). Educational only — not medical advice.
Knowledge base: chemical compound
ChEMBL: SULFAMETHOXYPYRIDAZINE ACETYL · max phase -1.0
What brands say it does
Acetyl Tetrapeptide-5 EU CosIng describes it as: Acetyl Tetrapeptide-5 is product obtained by the acetylation of Tetrapeptide-5.. In skin care it is typically a supporting active—meant to complement hydrators and antioxidants rather than work alone.
Where you’ll find it
Eye creams, depuffing gels, and brightening treatments. Look for Acetyl Tetrapeptide-5 on the INCI list.
Other names you might see
Eyeseryl
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Educational only—not medical advice. Results vary; talk to a dermatologist for personal recommendations.