# Hexapeptide-9 and GABA

Page: https://lovi.care/skincare/fr/ingredients/hexapeptide-9-and-gaba

The Lovi Fit is the same in every country; only the stores and prices differ, and the ones here are for France.

Work well together

Use them together morning and night, because they help each other boost skin firmness and moisture. [GABA](https://lovi.care/skincare/fr/ingredients/gaba) helps plump the skin while [hexapeptide-9](https://lovi.care/skincare/fr/ingredients/hexapeptide-9) supports firmness, and together they give better anti-aging results. You can use your regular strength products, but just wait a few minutes between applying them.

- [All about hexapeptide-9](https://lovi.care/skincare/fr/ingredients/hexapeptide-9)
- [All about GABA](https://lovi.care/skincare/fr/ingredients/gaba)

### [Hexapeptide-9](https://lovi.care/skincare/fr/ingredients/hexapeptide-9) products

- [Elemis Pro-Collagen Night Cream](https://lovi.care/skincare/fr/p/elemis/pro-collagen-night-cream/for/dry-sensitive-skin) — Superior fit — [€97.95 at Amazon](https://www.amazon.fr/dp/B00175YVOS?tag=lovi-care-web-product06-21&linkCode=osi&th=1&psc=1)
- [Murad Cellular Hydration Repair Serum](https://lovi.care/skincare/fr/p/murad/cellular-hydration-repair-serum/for/acne-prone-skin) — High fit
- [MARY & MAY 6 Peptide Complex Serum](https://lovi.care/skincare/fr/p/mary-and-may/6-peptide-complex-serum/for/mature-skin) — High fit — [€18.00 at Amazon](https://www.amazon.fr/dp/B095YHYF33?tag=lovi-care-web-product06-21&linkCode=osi&th=1&psc=1)

### [GABA](https://lovi.care/skincare/fr/ingredients/gaba) products

- [Revision Skincare Revox™ Line Relaxer](https://lovi.care/skincare/fr/p/revision-skincare/revoxtm-line-relaxer/for/mature-skin) — High fit

## Questions and answers

### Can you use hexapeptide-9 and GABA together?

Yes, [hexapeptide-9](https://lovi.care/skincare/fr/ingredients/hexapeptide-9) and [GABA](https://lovi.care/skincare/fr/ingredients/gaba) work well together to support structural protein synthesis and moisture balance. Lovi rates this combination as having a high compatibility for all skin types.

[Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2025](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/40586182/)

### Which goes first, hexapeptide-9 or GABA?

Hexapeptide-9 and GABA work well together because they support structural protein synthesis and moisture balance. Lovi rates their fit as Superior.

### Are hexapeptide-9 and GABA good for sensitive skin?

Hexapeptide-9 and GABA work well together for all skin types, supporting structural protein synthesis and moisture balance when used in hydrating and reparative complexes. Lovi rates this ingredient combination as High fit.

[Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2025](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/40586182/)

## Research on hexapeptide-9 and GABA

- [Novel Cyclized Hexapeptide-9 Outperforms Retinol Against Skin Aging: A Randomized, Double-Blinded, Active- and Vehicle-Controlled Clinical Trial](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/40586182/) Hexapeptide-9 · Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2025

## Other combinations

- Keep them apart: [Adapalene and hexapeptide-9](https://lovi.care/skincare/fr/ingredients/adapalene-and-hexapeptide-9)
- Keep them apart: [Granactive retinoid and hexapeptide-9](https://lovi.care/skincare/fr/ingredients/granactive-retinoid-and-hexapeptide-9)
- Keep them apart: [Hydroxypinacolone retinoate and hexapeptide-9](https://lovi.care/skincare/fr/ingredients/hydroxypinacolone-retinoate-and-hexapeptide-9)
- Keep them apart: [Pro-retinol and hexapeptide-9](https://lovi.care/skincare/fr/ingredients/pro-retinol-and-hexapeptide-9)
- Keep them apart: [Retinal and hexapeptide-9](https://lovi.care/skincare/fr/ingredients/retinal-and-hexapeptide-9)
- Keep them apart: [Retinoid blend and hexapeptide-9](https://lovi.care/skincare/fr/ingredients/retinoid-blend-and-hexapeptide-9)
- Depends on the strength: [Retinol and hexapeptide-9](https://lovi.care/skincare/fr/ingredients/retinol-and-hexapeptide-9)
- Keep them apart: [Tretinoin and hexapeptide-9](https://lovi.care/skincare/fr/ingredients/tretinoin-and-hexapeptide-9)
- Keep them apart: [Vitamin A and hexapeptide-9](https://lovi.care/skincare/fr/ingredients/vitamin-a-and-hexapeptide-9)
- Work well together: [Liposome and hexapeptide-9](https://lovi.care/skincare/fr/ingredients/liposome-and-hexapeptide-9)
- Work well together: [Microcapsule and hexapeptide-9](https://lovi.care/skincare/fr/ingredients/microcapsule-and-hexapeptide-9)
- Depends on the strength: [Vitamin C and hexapeptide-9](https://lovi.care/skincare/fr/ingredients/vitamin-c-and-hexapeptide-9)
- Work well together: [Betaine and hexapeptide-9](https://lovi.care/skincare/fr/ingredients/betaine-and-hexapeptide-9)
- Work well together: [Glycerin and hexapeptide-9](https://lovi.care/skincare/fr/ingredients/glycerin-and-hexapeptide-9)
- Work well together: [Hyaluronic acid and hexapeptide-9](https://lovi.care/skincare/fr/ingredients/hyaluronic-acid-and-hexapeptide-9)
- Depends on the strength: [Niacinamide and hexapeptide-9](https://lovi.care/skincare/fr/ingredients/niacinamide-and-hexapeptide-9)
- Work well together: [Panthenol and hexapeptide-9](https://lovi.care/skincare/fr/ingredients/panthenol-and-hexapeptide-9)
- Work well together: [Bakuchiol and hexapeptide-9](https://lovi.care/skincare/fr/ingredients/bakuchiol-and-hexapeptide-9)
- Work well together: [Acetyl hexapeptide-3 and GABA](https://lovi.care/skincare/fr/ingredients/acetyl-hexapeptide-3-and-gaba)
- Work well together: [Bio-placenta peptides and GABA](https://lovi.care/skincare/fr/ingredients/bio-placenta-peptides-and-gaba)
- Work well together: [Collagen peptide and GABA](https://lovi.care/skincare/fr/ingredients/collagen-peptide-and-gaba)
- Work well together: [Copper peptide and GABA](https://lovi.care/skincare/fr/ingredients/copper-peptide-and-gaba)
- Work well together: [Hexapeptide and GABA](https://lovi.care/skincare/fr/ingredients/hexapeptide-and-gaba)
- Work well together: [Arginine and hexapeptide-9](https://lovi.care/skincare/fr/ingredients/arginine-and-hexapeptide-9)
- Work well together: [Silk amino acids and hexapeptide-9](https://lovi.care/skincare/fr/ingredients/silk-amino-acids-and-hexapeptide-9)
- Work well together: [Taurine and hexapeptide-9](https://lovi.care/skincare/fr/ingredients/taurine-and-hexapeptide-9)
- Work well together: [Hexapeptide-9 and theanine](https://lovi.care/skincare/fr/ingredients/hexapeptide-9-and-theanine)
- Work well together: [GABA and palmitoyl pentapeptide-4](https://lovi.care/skincare/fr/ingredients/gaba-and-palmitoyl-pentapeptide-4)
- Work well together: [GABA and palmitoyl tripeptide-1](https://lovi.care/skincare/fr/ingredients/gaba-and-palmitoyl-tripeptide-1)
- Work well together: [Peptide-rich plasma and GABA](https://lovi.care/skincare/fr/ingredients/peptide-rich-plasma-and-gaba)
- Work well together: [Triple peptide blend and GABA](https://lovi.care/skincare/fr/ingredients/triple-peptide-blend-and-gaba)
- Keep them apart: [AHA blend glycolic and citric acids and hexapeptide-9](https://lovi.care/skincare/fr/ingredients/aha-blend-glycolic-and-citric-acids-and-hexapeptide-9)
- Keep them apart: [Citric acid and hexapeptide-9](https://lovi.care/skincare/fr/ingredients/citric-acid-and-hexapeptide-9)
- Keep them apart: [Glycolic acid and hexapeptide-9](https://lovi.care/skincare/fr/ingredients/glycolic-acid-and-hexapeptide-9)
- Keep them apart: [Lactic acid and hexapeptide-9](https://lovi.care/skincare/fr/ingredients/lactic-acid-and-hexapeptide-9)
- Keep them apart: [Mandelic acid and hexapeptide-9](https://lovi.care/skincare/fr/ingredients/mandelic-acid-and-hexapeptide-9)
- Work well together: [Coenzyme Q10 and hexapeptide-9](https://lovi.care/skincare/fr/ingredients/coenzyme-q10-and-hexapeptide-9)
- Work well together: [Green tea and hexapeptide-9](https://lovi.care/skincare/fr/ingredients/green-tea-and-hexapeptide-9)
- Work well together: [Vitamin E and hexapeptide-9](https://lovi.care/skincare/fr/ingredients/vitamin-e-and-hexapeptide-9)
- Work well together: [Hexapeptide-9 and beta-sitosterol](https://lovi.care/skincare/fr/ingredients/hexapeptide-9-and-beta-sitosterol)
- Work well together: [Ceramide-building complex and hexapeptide-9](https://lovi.care/skincare/fr/ingredients/ceramide-building-complex-and-hexapeptide-9)
- Work well together: [Cholesterol and hexapeptide-9](https://lovi.care/skincare/fr/ingredients/cholesterol-and-hexapeptide-9)
- Work well together: [Phytosphingosine and hexapeptide-9](https://lovi.care/skincare/fr/ingredients/phytosphingosine-and-hexapeptide-9)
- Work well together: [Phytosterol and hexapeptide-9](https://lovi.care/skincare/fr/ingredients/phytosterol-and-hexapeptide-9)
- Work well together: [Hexapeptide-9 and squalene](https://lovi.care/skincare/fr/ingredients/hexapeptide-9-and-squalene)
- Work well together: [Hexapeptide-9 and tri-ceramide complex](https://lovi.care/skincare/fr/ingredients/hexapeptide-9-and-tri-ceramide-complex)
- Keep them apart: [Salicylic acid and hexapeptide-9](https://lovi.care/skincare/fr/ingredients/salicylic-acid-and-hexapeptide-9)
- Work well together: [AHA blend glycolic and citric acids and GABA](https://lovi.care/skincare/fr/ingredients/aha-blend-glycolic-and-citric-acids-and-gaba)
- Work well together: [Citric acid and GABA](https://lovi.care/skincare/fr/ingredients/citric-acid-and-gaba)
- Work well together: [Glycolic acid and GABA](https://lovi.care/skincare/fr/ingredients/glycolic-acid-and-gaba)
- Work well together: [Lactic acid and GABA](https://lovi.care/skincare/fr/ingredients/lactic-acid-and-gaba)
- Work well together: [Mandelic acid and GABA](https://lovi.care/skincare/fr/ingredients/mandelic-acid-and-gaba)
- Keep them apart: [Hexapeptide-9 and baking soda](https://lovi.care/skincare/fr/ingredients/hexapeptide-9-and-baking-soda)
- Keep them apart: [Bleach and hexapeptide-9](https://lovi.care/skincare/fr/ingredients/bleach-and-hexapeptide-9)
- Keep them apart: [Potassium hydroxide and hexapeptide-9](https://lovi.care/skincare/fr/ingredients/potassium-hydroxide-and-hexapeptide-9)
- Keep them apart: [Hexapeptide-9 and behenyl alcohol](https://lovi.care/skincare/fr/ingredients/hexapeptide-9-and-behenyl-alcohol)
- Keep them apart: [Hexapeptide-9 and isopropyl alcohol](https://lovi.care/skincare/fr/ingredients/hexapeptide-9-and-isopropyl-alcohol)
- Keep them apart: [Polyvinyl alcohol and hexapeptide-9](https://lovi.care/skincare/fr/ingredients/polyvinyl-alcohol-and-hexapeptide-9)
- Keep them apart: [Copper and hexapeptide-9](https://lovi.care/skincare/fr/ingredients/copper-and-hexapeptide-9)
- Work well together: [Hyaluronic acid and GABA](https://lovi.care/skincare/fr/ingredients/hyaluronic-acid-and-gaba)
- Keep them apart: [Benzoyl peroxide and hexapeptide-9](https://lovi.care/skincare/fr/ingredients/benzoyl-peroxide-and-hexapeptide-9)
- Keep them apart: [Magnesium and hexapeptide-9](https://lovi.care/skincare/fr/ingredients/magnesium-and-hexapeptide-9)
- Keep them apart: [Zinc and hexapeptide-9](https://lovi.care/skincare/fr/ingredients/zinc-and-hexapeptide-9)
- Keep them apart: [Zinc sulfate and hexapeptide-9](https://lovi.care/skincare/fr/ingredients/zinc-sulfate-and-hexapeptide-9)
- Keep them apart: [Azelaic acid and hexapeptide-9](https://lovi.care/skincare/fr/ingredients/azelaic-acid-and-hexapeptide-9)
- Keep them apart: [Hexapeptide-9 and protease](https://lovi.care/skincare/fr/ingredients/hexapeptide-9-and-protease)
- Keep them apart: [Superoxide dismutase and hexapeptide-9](https://lovi.care/skincare/fr/ingredients/superoxide-dismutase-and-hexapeptide-9)

## About the Lovi Fit

Lovi: Unbiased, science-based skincare AI trained on real user outcomes.

Lovi checks every pairing with brand-independent rules its dermatologists and cosmetic chemists build and review, and personalizes every pick with AI trained on the real results of millions of users. Lovi trains its fit score models on a proprietary dataset built from more than 10,000 expert-labeled products and more than 100,000 simulated examples, following an internally consistent methodology presented at Cosmoprof, AMWC, and Skin of Color Update. Levels from best to worst: Superior, High, Average, Low, Caution, Warning.

Behind this pairing advice: Nadia Kapleva, MS (Co-founder, Medical Director); Alexey Shagraev, PhD (Co-founder, CEO and CTO); Dr. Sofía Perea Pérez, MD, MSc (Medical Board); Aishani Shah, MD (Medical Board); Asya Zubkova, MS (Medical Board); Hanna Kurets, MD (Medical Board, Medical Advisor); Elina Nazarenko, MD (Medical Board); Victoria Derkova, MS (Medical Board).

Page built Nov 8, 2026.

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## This page in other countries

- United States: https://lovi.care/skincare/ingredients/hexapeptide-9-and-gaba
- United Kingdom: https://lovi.care/skincare/uk/ingredients/hexapeptide-9-and-gaba
- Ireland: https://lovi.care/skincare/ie/ingredients/hexapeptide-9-and-gaba
- Germany: https://lovi.care/skincare/de/ingredients/hexapeptide-9-and-gaba
- France: https://lovi.care/skincare/fr/ingredients/hexapeptide-9-and-gaba (this page)
- Italy: https://lovi.care/skincare/it/ingredients/hexapeptide-9-and-gaba
- Netherlands: https://lovi.care/skincare/nl/ingredients/hexapeptide-9-and-gaba
- Spain: https://lovi.care/skincare/es/ingredients/hexapeptide-9-and-gaba
- Canada: https://lovi.care/skincare/ca/ingredients/hexapeptide-9-and-gaba
- Australia: https://lovi.care/skincare/au/ingredients/hexapeptide-9-and-gaba
- Singapore: https://lovi.care/skincare/sg/ingredients/hexapeptide-9-and-gaba
- Saudi Arabia: https://lovi.care/skincare/sa/ingredients/hexapeptide-9-and-gaba
- United Arab Emirates: https://lovi.care/skincare/ae/ingredients/hexapeptide-9-and-gaba
