The INKEY List Peptide Moisturizer for dry skin
Peptides
Glycerin
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter Shea Butter
Tocopheryl Acetate Vitamin E
Acetyl Hexapeptide-37
Superior
- SuperiorDry Skin Fit
- SuperiorEffectiveness
- ExcellentSafety
One of the best moisturizers for dry skin.
This fit is calculated for the concerns frequently associated with dry skin: flakiness, tightness, dehydration, fine lines, and wrinkles. For scores and recommendations based on your full skin profile, including your 12D face scan results and any goals or preferences you have, please use the Lovi app.
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Lovi Assistant explains
- Excellent suitability for your dry skin is provided by glycerin and shea butter, which offer humectant and emollient actions to deeply moisturize and plump your skin.
- Acetyl hexapeptide-37 and pentapeptide-48 further support your skin barrier function and hydration, enhancing the overall benefits for dry or flaky skin.
- The product is safe for your skin, containing no harsh ingredients and including soothing components.
How to apply
- Could be used as part of your AM or PM routine. Start using it 3 times a week and work your way up to daily use.
- Apply your moisturizer after your toner and before your sunscreen in the morning. At night, use it as the final step after your serum.
- Gently press a small amount of the moisturizer into your skin. Avoid rubbing to keep your dry skin happy.
- Apply the moisturizer on slightly damp skin to help lock in extra hydration. This is great for soothing dry and flaky areas .
- Avoid the sensitive eye area and do a patch test before your first use .
People Say
★4.3Overall rating based on 1.8k+ reviewsThis moisturizer is widely appreciated by users with combination and sensitive skin for its lightweight, fast-absorbing formula that layers exceptionally well under makeup without pilling. Users with very dry skin often report it provides insufficient hydration on its own. While the airless pump design is praised for hygiene, it is a frequent source of frustration due to mechanical failures and the inability to see how much product remains. This summary is based on a very large amount of data and should definitely be taken into account.
Highlights
Lightweight & fast-absorbing Mostly Mentioned
- “sinks in instantly”
- “non-greasy finish”
- “lightweight texture”
- “glides on smoothly”
- “absorbs like a dream”
Hygienic airless pump Often Mentioned
- “love the dispenser”
- “sanitary packaging”
- “perfect dose pump”
- “keeps product fresh”
- “convenient press-top”
Pump malfunctions Often Mentioned
- “pump stopped working”
- “dispenser broke”
- “product won't come out”
- “lid falls off”
- “faulty mechanism”
Gentle & fragrance-free Sometimes Noted
- “no irritation”
- “great for sensitive skin”
- “soothing formula”
- “no strong scent”
- “didn't sting”
Makeup compatible Sometimes Noted
- “great under foundation”
- “doesn't pill”
- “acts like primer”
- “smooth base”
- “makeup sits beautifully”
Softens & plumps Sometimes Noted
- “skin feels plump”
- “smooths fine lines”
- “leaves face soft”
- “improves skin texture”
- “healthy glow”
Insufficient hydration Sometimes Noted
- “not moisturizing enough”
- “skin felt tight”
- “need extra oil”
- “dry patches remained”
- “too light for winter”
Quantity uncertainty Sometimes Noted
- “can't see level”
- “ran out unexpectedly”
- “opaque bottle”
- “finished too fast”
- “hard to gauge amount”
Caused breakouts Rarely Noted
- “caused cystic acne”
- “broke me out”
- “clogged my pores”
- “tiny bumps appeared”
- “reaction on chin”
Unpleasant scent Rarely Noted
- “smells like plastic”
- “chemical odor”
- “weird smell”
- “funky scent”
- “smells like glue”
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Questions and answers
What makes The INKEY List Peptide Moisturizer one of the best fits for dry skin?
This moisturizer is one of the best fits for your dry skin because it uses glycerin and shea butter to deeply moisturize and make your skin feel plump. Peptides and vitamin E further support your skin barrier and boost hydration, helping keep flaky skin smooth and soft.
Which ingredients make this moisturizer a good fit for dry skin?
Glycerin and shea butter make this a great fit by drawing in moisture and softening dry skin. Additionally, peptides and vitamin E help strengthen your skin barrier and keep it well-hydrated.
What do Peptides do for dry skin?
Peptides help dry skin by supporting skin barrier health and improving moisture retention. Regular use may also enhance skin firmness and smooth out the texture of dry skin over time.
What does Glycerin do for dry skin?
Glycerin helps dry skin by drawing in moisture and keeping it locked in, which makes the skin feel much softer and smoother. It also supports your natural skin barrier to stop water from escaping easily. A product for dry skin needs extra ingredients like hyaluronic acid and soothing plant extracts to truly calm and hydrate dry patches.
Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2017The British Journal of Dermatology, 2008
Where does this cream go in a skincare routine for dry skin?
This cream goes in your morning and evening routines after your cleanser and toner, and before sunscreen in the morning. Using a daily moisturizer helps improve visual dryness and keeps dry skin soft and comfortable.
Can I use this moisturizer with retinol, and in what order?
Yes, you can use this moisturizer with retinol by applying it after your retinol treatment to help soothe your skin and keep it soft and hydrated. Using a moisturizing cream with retinol helps reduce dryness and supports your skin barrier function.
How often should I use this cream?
You can use this moisturizing treatment twice a day as part of your morning and evening routine. Regular daily application helps keep dry skin plump, soft, and comfortable.
Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2020Health Science Reports, 2021
Can this moisturizer clog pores, cause breakouts or purging for dry skin?
This moisturizer is unlikely to clog pores or cause breakouts on dry skin, as it contains no harsh ingredients and includes soothing components. It also does not cause purging since it lacks active ingredients that speed up skin shedding.
Can I use this cream around the eyes or on my body?
Yes, you can use this cream around your eyes and on your body because it has excellent suitability for dry skin, with glycerin and shea butter that deeply moisturize and soothe without harsh ingredients. Studies show that gentle moisturizing creams with ingredients like glycerin and shea butter work well on delicate areas like the eyelids and body.
Is this moisturizer fragrance-free and alcohol-free?
It has no drying alcohol and contains fragrance (benzyl alcohol). Cetearyl alcohol is a fatty alcohol, which soften the skin.
What the research says
A single application of a moisturizing fluid containing hyaluronic acid 1%, glycerin 5%, and Centella asiatica stem cells extract significantly increased skin hydration by 29% and reduced transepidermal water loss at 24 hours compared to baseline and an untreated control site in twenty healthy women.
Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2017Vitamin E in O/W and W/O emulsions significantly increased stratum corneum hydration and enhanced water-binding capacity, with an optimum concentration of 5%.
Arzneimittel-Forschung, 1998The emollient V0034CR significantly reduced TEWL compared to vehicle and vehicle plus glycerol, and significantly increased corneometry scores compared to vehicle and vehicle plus petrolatum in healthy volunteers with dry skin, demonstrating combined barrier function improvement from petrolatum and hydration improvement from glycerol.
Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2020Ten days of treatment with a cream containing 20% glycerin significantly increased skin hydration measured by corneometer values in 17 healthy volunteers compared to a placebo cream, but showed no influence on transepidermal water loss or skin sensitivity to an irritating surfactant.
International Journal of Cosmetic Science, 2001Niacinamide/glycerin body moisturizers provided better rapid and prolonged improvement of cosmetic xerosis through functional improvement of stratum corneum barrier function compared to no treatment and conventional moisturizers in female subjects.
Journal of Drugs in Dermatology, 2012A combination cream of stimu-tex AS and saccharide isomerate reduced erythema, increased skin capacitance, and reduced transepidermal water loss compared to placebo in 20 subjects after fractional CO2 laser procedure without causing serious adverse events.
Lasers in Medical Science, 2025A skin barrier restoring cream with shea butter, silkflo, and vitamin E increased type I procollagen synthesis, enhanced antioxidant enzyme activity, decreased reactive oxygen species generation, and promoted hyaluronic acid production in H2O2-stimulated human keratinocyte cells compared to untreated cells.
International Journal of Cosmetic Science, 2025Topical application of an antioxidant serum containing 15% ascorbic acid, 0.5% ferulic acid, and 1% tocopherol prevented particulate matter-induced degradation of extracellular matrix components, inflammation, and oxidative stress in the skin of 15 female volunteers compared to untreated controls.
Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2025Dermatological products containing d-alpha tocopheryl acetate showed non-comedogenic potential with less than a 50% increase in microcomedones in 12 healthy male subjects compared to octyl palmitate.
Contemporary Clinical Trials Communications, 2021Topical application of an antioxidant mix containing 15% ascorbic acid, 0.5% ferulic acid, and 1% tocopherol prevented PM and UV-induced skin barrier perturbation, lipid peroxidation, inflammatory markers, MMP9 activation, and Type I collagen loss in 15 healthy females compared to untreated exposed skin.
Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2024
Ingredients
Water, Caprylic Capric Triglyceride, Glycerin, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Cetearyl Alcohol, Glyceryl Stearate Se, Betaine, Butylene Glycol, Phenoxyethanol, Benzyl Alcohol, Carbomer, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter Shea Butter, Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate, Sodium Hydroxide, Ethylhexylglycerin, Sodium Gluconate, Tocopheryl Acetate, Dehydroacetic Acid, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Phenethyl Alcohol, Acetyl Hexapeptide-37, Maltodextrin, Pentapeptide-48
Behind this fit score
Lovi calculates every fit score from the full ingredient list with brand-independent rules our 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.
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