A synthetic peptide linked to palmitic acid.
What it is
Palmitoyl tetrapeptide-7 is the reaction product of palmitic acid and tetrapeptide-7, a short chain of four amino acids. CosIng lists it as a skin-conditioning agent.
Where it is used
Used in anti-ageing creams, serums and eye creams, often together with palmitoyl tripeptide-1.
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 INCI list does not show the amount used, and its presence alone says nothing about the effect of the product.
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 (247)
- Revolution Skin Silk Serum Foundation · Revolution
- Revolution Skin Bouncy Barrier Ceramide & Peptide Soothing Serum · Revolution
- Revolution Skin Wide Awake 10% Vitamin C & Tri-Peptide Brightening Eye Serum · Revolution
- Revolution Superdewy Cushion Foundation · Revolution
- Revolution Pro Miracle PDRN Pink Peptide Serum · Revolution
- Revolution Pro Miracle EGF & NAD+ Youth Boost Serum · Revolution
- Instant Eraser® · Maybelline
- Airbrush Bronzing Magic Skin Kit – Moisturiser & Matte Bronzer · Charlotte Tilbury
- Magic Mini Skin Set: Travel-sized Moisturiser & Serum Gift · Charlotte Tilbury
- Charlotte’s Magic Skin Bauble Duo · Charlotte Tilbury
- Airbrush Flawless Brighten & Glow Kit: Face Makeup Trio · Charlotte Tilbury
- Save 15%: Charlotte's Magic Trio Of Trinkets: Beauty Baubles Gift Set · Charlotte Tilbury

