Formulation Deep Dive
Elastic Skin by INNBEAUTY PROJECT is a high-performance, water-based anti-aging serum designed to improve skin elasticity and density through advanced peptide technology. The base utilizes a sophisticated emulsion system of Squalane and Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride supported by humectants like Butylene Glycol and Glycerin to provide a cushiony, skin-identical lipid profile without heaviness. Active performance is driven by a synergistic peptide complex, including Copper Tripeptide-1 for dermal remodeling and bio-retinoid alternatives like Nicotiana Benthamiana Hexapeptide-40 SH-Polypeptide-76, which work alongside Niacinamide (Vitamin B3) and Ceramide NP to reinforce the skin barrier and target fine lines. The formula is stabilized with a robust polymer network of Sodium Polyacrylate and Xanthan Gum, while the preservation strategy relies on a blend of Phenoxyethanol, Ethylhexylglycerin, and Hydroxyacetophenone for broad-spectrum microbial control.
Formula Structure Overview
This formula has a 80% match with ingredients from our research database. Among the matched ingredients, the main functional themes identified are categorized as barrier support, moisturizer, soother, and hydrator ingredients.
Reviewed Ingredient Coverage
80%
Water
GREAT
Purified water serves as the primary, high-quality solvent in most cosmetics.
Solvent
Butylene Glycol
GOOD
To hydrate and condition skin and hair, enhance the absorption of active ingredients, and improve product texture and stability.
Hydrator
Moisturizer
Emollient
Texture Enhancer
Conditioner
Solvent
Preservative
Glycerin
GREAT
To attract and retain moisture in the skin and hair, enhancing hydration and improving barrier function.
Hydrator
Moisturizer
Emollient
Texture Enhancer
Conditioner
Soother
Barrier Support
Anti-Aging Agent
Solvent
Caprylic/Capric triglyceride
GREAT
To provide emollient and moisturizing benefits, enhance product texture, and stabilize formulations.
Moisturizer
Emollient
Texture Enhancer
Conditioner
Anti-Frizz Agent
Antioxidant
Barrier Support
Emulsifier
Solvent
Squalane Oil
GREAT
To provide moisturization and enhance the skin and hair's barrier function.
Moisturizer
Emollient
Texture Enhancer
Antioxidant
Barrier Support
Diheptyl Succinate
NOT RATED
Pentylene Glycol
GREAT
To elevate cosmetic formulations by delivering efficient hydration, actives solubilization, enhanced texture, and supplemental antimicrobial support—thereby improving both performance and sensory quality.
Hydrator
Moisturizer
Texture Enhancer
Conditioner
Soother
Barrier Support
Solvent
Preservative
1,2-Hexanediol
GOOD
A multifunctional glycol used as a humectant and preservative booster with mild antimicrobial activity.
Hydrator
Preservative
Helianthus annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil
GREAT
To reinforce skin barrier function, deliver lightweight hydration, and protect against oxidative stress—while improving texture and ease of application.
Moisturizer
Emollient
Texture Enhancer
Antioxidant
Soother
Barrier Support
GHK-Cu
GREAT
To stimulate collagen production, enhance skin elasticity, reduce signs of aging, and promote hair growth.
Antioxidant
Strengthener
Anti-Inflammatory Agent
Barrier Support
Tone Evener
Anti-Aging Agent
Blood Flow Modulator
SH-Oligopeptide-1
GOOD
A signal peptide used to support smoother, firmer, renewed-looking skin.
Anti-Aging Agent
Conditioner
Nicotiana Benthamiana Hexapeptide-40 SH-Polypeptide-76
NOT RATED
Nicotiana Benthamiana Hexapeptide-40 SH-Polypeptide-47
NOT RATED
Acetyl SH-Hexapeptide-5 Amide Acetate
NOT RATED
Ceramide NP
GREAT
To restore and maintain the skin's natural barrier, enhance hydration, and improve hair strength and resilience.
Moisturizer
Emollient
Strengthener
Soother
Anti-Inflammatory Agent
Barrier Support
Niacinamide
GREAT
To enhance skin and scalp health by improving barrier function, reducing inflammation, and providing antioxidant protection.
Hydrator
Moisturizer
Antioxidant
Strengthener
Anti-Inflammatory Agent
Barrier Support
Oil Control Agent
Tone Evener
Anti-Aging Agent
FSS REISHI BETA GLUCAN PF
GOOD
To support skin barrier integrity, provide deep hydration, reduce inflammation, and protect against oxidative stress.
Hydrator
Moisturizer
Antioxidant
Soother
Anti-Inflammatory Agent
Barrier Support
Anti-Aging Agent
Sodium Hyaluronate
GREAT
To attract and retain moisture within skin and hair-care formulations, improve product texture and spread, fortify barrier integrity and deliver a smoothing, plumping effect.
Hydrator
Moisturizer
Texture Enhancer
Conditioner
Soother
Barrier Support
Anti-Aging Agent
Haematococcus Pluvialis (Astaxanthin) Oil
GREAT
Oil-soluble carotenoid antioxidant to quench ROS, calm irritation, and support photo-exposed skin and scalp.
Emollient
Antioxidant
Soother
Anti-Inflammatory Agent
Barrier Support
UV Protector
Sodium PCA
GREAT
Sodium PCA provides intense hydration, supports skin and scalp barrier function, and conditions hair to enhance manageability.
Hydrator
Moisturizer
Conditioner
Anti-Frizz Agent
Barrier Support
Anti-Aging Agent
Panthenol
GREAT
To hydrate and condition skin and hair, enhance barrier function, and provide anti-inflammatory benefits.
Hydrator
Moisturizer
Emollient
Conditioner
Strengthener
Soother
Anti-Inflammatory Agent
Barrier Support
Emulsifier
Allantoin
GREAT
Exfoliates skin or scalp; reduces redness; controls oiliness; promotes cell regeneration
Moisturizer
Exfoliant
Soother
Betaine
GOOD
A naturally-derived osmolyte humectant that hydrates, soothes and improves the mildness of cleansers.
Hydrator
Soother
Bisabolol
GREAT
To soothe and protect the skin and scalp by reducing inflammation and oxidative stress.
Antioxidant
Strengthener
Soother
Anti-Inflammatory Agent
Microbiome Balance Agent
Barrier Support
Zinc PCA
GOOD
The zinc salt of the NMF humectant PCA, used to support the look of balanced oil, refined pores and hydrated skin.
Oil Control Agent
Hydrator
C12-20 Alkyl Glucoside
GOOD
A natural, sugar-derived alkyl-glucoside O/W emulsifier for gentle, liquid-crystal creams.
Emulsifier
C14-22 Alcohols
GOOD
A plant-derived fatty-alcohol blend used as a natural co-emulsifier and texturizer.
Emulsifier
Texture Enhancer
Sodium Polyacrylate
NOT RATED
Capryloyl Glycerin/Sebacic Acid Copolymer
NOT RATED
Carbomer
GOOD
High-efficiency gel former and viscosity builder that stabilizes emulsions and suspends actives/pigments.
Texture Enhancer
Cleansing Agent
Emulsifier
Sorbitan Olivate
GREAT
Stabilizes oil‑in‑water emulsions with a smooth, luxurious texture, enhances hydration and barrier mimicry, and improves sensory application.
Moisturizer
Texture Enhancer
Conditioner
Soother
Barrier Support
Emulsifier
Cellulose Gum
GOOD
A cellulose-derived polymer (CMC) used as a thickener, binder, suspending agent and stabilizer.
Texture Enhancer
Hydrogenated Lecithin
GOOD
A natural, skin-identical phospholipid emulsifier that forms liposomes and supports the barrier feel.
Emulsifier
Emollient
Cetearyl Olivate
GREAT
To stabilize emulsions, elevate sensorial texture, support skin’s barrier function, and enhance hydration with a luxurious feel.
Moisturizer
Texture Enhancer
Soother
Barrier Support
Emulsifier
Mannitol
GOOD
A natural sugar alcohol used as a humectant, mild antioxidant and gentle sensory aid.
Hydrator
Antioxidant
Phosphatidylcholine
NOT RATED
Cetyl Alcohol
GREAT
To improve the texture and stability of cosmetic formulations while providing emollient and conditioning benefits to skin and hair.
Emollient
Texture Enhancer
Conditioner
Emulsifier
Decyl Glucoside
GOOD
To provide mild yet effective cleansing and foaming in cosmetic formulations while maintaining skin and scalp compatibility.
Texture Enhancer
Conditioner
Cleansing Agent
Microbiome Balance Agent
Barrier Support
Emulsifier
Solvent
Dipotassium Phosphate
NOT RATED
Propanediol
GREAT
Improve hydration, solubilize actives, enhance texture and absorption, support barrier function.
Hydrator
Emollient
Barrier Support
Solvent
Sodium Chloride
GOOD
To manage viscosity, texture, and cohesion in cosmetic emulsions and gels; in scrub formulations, to exfoliate and purify gently.
Texture Enhancer
Cleansing Agent
Soother
Emulsifier
Sodium Hydroxide
GOOD
A strong alkali used at trace levels as a pH adjuster — to neutralize acids, set a formula’s target pH and activate gelling agents such as carbomer.
Sodium Phytate
GOOD
To bind metal ions that degrade formulations, thereby preserving stability, enhancing clarity, supporting preservative efficacy, and contributing mild hydrating and brightening effects.
Moisturizer
Texture Enhancer
Antioxidant
Preservative
Chelating Agent
Tocopherol (Vitamin E)
GREAT
To provide antioxidant protection, moisturize and condition the skin and hair, support the skin’s barrier function, soothe irritation, and protect against environmental damage.
Moisturizer
Emollient
Conditioner
Antioxidant
Soother
Barrier Support
Anti-Aging Agent
Xanthan Gum
GOOD
Improves formula viscosity and stability, enhances spreadability, supports skin hydration by forming a moisture-retaining film, and smooths hair appearance.
Hydrator
Moisturizer
Texture Enhancer
Conditioner
Soother
Barrier Support
Emulsifier
Potassium Phosphate
NOT RATED
Potassium Sorbate
GOOD
Functions as a preservative (antimicrobial), protecting water-containing formulations primarily against yeasts and molds, with weaker activity against bacteria. Its activity is pH-dependent and strongest in acidic systems (effective below roughly pH 6, optimal near pH 4.4), so it is used in low-pH products and is commonly paired with a second preservative such as sodium benzoate for broad-spectrum coverage.
Preservative
Sodium Benzoate
GOOD
Functions as a preservative (antimicrobial), protecting water-containing formulations from yeast, mold, and bacterial spoilage. Its activity is pH-dependent and strongest in acidic systems (optimal below roughly pH 5), so it is used in low-pH products and frequently paired with potassium sorbate for broader, more robust preservation.
Preservative
Euxyl PE 9010™
GOOD
Provide broad‑spectrum antimicrobial protection to prevent bacterial, yeast and mold contamination in cosmetic products.
Microbiome Balance Agent
Solvent
Preservative
Hydroxyacetophenone
GOOD
A multifunctional antioxidant and soothing agent that also supports preservation and stability.
Antioxidant
Soother
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