A synthetic lipopeptide used as a skin-conditioning ingredient.
What it is
Myristoyl pentapeptide-17 is, according to CosIng, the product of the reaction of myristic acid, a C14 fatty acid, with pentapeptide-17, a synthetic peptide of five amino acids. CosIng lists it as a skin-conditioning agent.
Where it is used
Found in eyelash and eyebrow serums, mascaras and other eye-area products.
Limits of interpretation
The INCI list shows which ingredients are present, not how much of each. Above 1%, ingredients are listed in descending order of weight; below 1% the order is free.
The label does not show the amount used.
Functions
- Skin conditioning – miscellaneous
- Enhancing the appearance of dry and/or damaged skin by reducing flaking and restoring suppleness.
EU regulation
This ingredient is not listed in the annexes of Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 in the CosIng data.
Products with this ingredient (41)
- I Heart Revolution Tasty Coconut Conditioning Mascara · Revolution
- Revolution Peptide Strength Lash & Brow Serum · Revolution
- Sérum False Lash Effect · Max Factor
- Gel Na Obočí 2000 Calorie Brow Gel · Max Factor
- Tusz do rzęs Volume Infusion · Max Factor
- Żel Do Brwi 2000 Calorie Brow Gel · Max Factor
- False Lash Effect Lash & Brow Treatment Serum · Max Factor
- 2000 Calorie Pro Stylist Mascara · Max Factor
- 2000 Calorie Brow Sculpt Gel · Max Factor
- Siero Ciglia & Sopracciglia False Lash Effect Serum · Max Factor
- Volume Infusion Mascara · Max Factor
- Brow Revival Gel · Max Factor