3.8
Beta-Alanine is a gentle amino acid that helps maintain skin hydration and resilience, but it is not a standout active for dramatic anti-aging results.
Irritation
low
Source
natural
beautyskincareamino acid
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4.0
Dipotassium Aspartate is a gentle, water-attracting amino acid salt that helps keep skin hydrated and supports a healthy moisture barrier without irritation.
Irritation
low
Source
synthetic
beautyskincarehumectantamino acid
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GABOB is a gentle amino acid derivative that may help calm skin and support the moisture barrier, but research in cosmetics is still limited.
Irritation
low
Source
natural
beautyskincareamino acid
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Isoleucine is a gentle amino acid that helps maintain skin hydration and supports the skin's natural repair processes.
Irritation
low
Source
natural
beautyskincarehumectantamino acid
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Lysine HCl is a gentle amino acid that may help support collagen and skin repair, but research in topical skincare is still limited.
Irritation
low
Source
natural
beautyskincareamino acid
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Norvaline is a synthetic amino acid that may help support skin firmness and microcirculation, but research is limited and it is not a proven anti-aging ingredient.
Irritation
low
Source
synthetic
beautyskincareamino acid
Read ingredient review4.0
A gentle amino acid that helps skin hold onto moisture and supports a healthy barrier, but it's not a standout active on its own.
Irritation
low
Source
natural
beautyskincarehumectantamino acid
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