Tripeptide-86
A skin conditioning miscellaneous peptide ingredient listed in EU cosmetic databases—often used in anti-aging formulas.
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Spotted this on a label?
Tripeptide-86
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)
Tripeptide-86 is the peptide consisting of methionine, tryptophan and tyrosine.
INCI: TRIPEPTIDE-86 · ~3 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.
ChEMBL: MACROCYCLIC TRIPEPTIDE MOTIF
What brands say it does
Tripeptide-86 EU CosIng describes it as: Tripeptide-86 is the peptide consisting of methionine, tryptophan and tyrosine.. In skin care it is typically a supporting active—meant to complement hydrators and antioxidants rather than work alone.
Where you’ll find it
Anti-aging serums, moisturizers, and multi-peptide complexes. Look for Tripeptide-86 on the INCI list.
Other names you might see
Tripeptide-86
Similar peptides
Educational only—not medical advice. Results vary; talk to a dermatologist for personal recommendations.