peptide

Peptides · 펩타이드

INCI: Various peptide complexes

Also known as: Copper Peptides · Argireline · Matrixyl · Acetyl Hexapeptide-8 · 펩타이드 복합체

Updated May 2026. Based on public cosmetic-science references (INCI Decoder, CosIng EU, EWG Skin Deep, Paula's Choice) plus Korean product catalog mapping. Editorial summary — not regulatory or medical advice.

What it is

Peptides are short chains of amino acids that act as cosmetic signaling, carrier, or enzyme-modulating ingredients. Specific peptide complexes target different claims — firming (Matrixyl), expression-line softening (Argireline), or wound-healing-adjacent support (Copper Peptides). K-beauty pairs peptides with hydrators and niacinamide for slow-aging routines.

한국어 설명

펩타이드는 짧은 아미노산 사슬로, 화장품에서는 신호·전달·효소 조절 역할을 한다. 펩타이드 종류별로 클레임이 달라서 매트릭실(탄력), 아르기레린(표정 주름 외관 완화), 카퍼 펩타이드(상처 회복 인접 케어) 등으로 구분된다. K-뷰티에서는 보습·나이아신아마이드와 조합해 슬로우 에이징 루틴에 활용된다.

Best for

  • loss of firmness
  • fine lines
  • early aging signs
  • slow-aging routines

Pairs well with

  • Niacinamide
  • Hyaluronic Acid
  • Ceramides
  • Squalane

Products with Peptides (221)

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