Our peptides (GHK-Cu, Snap-8, KPV, and BPC-157) get most of the spotlight on our packaging, and we’ve already covered what each of them does. But a peptide is only as effective as the formula carrying it. This deep dive skips past the actives and looks at everything else in the jar: the oils, thickeners, and stabilizers that give our Signature Facial Creme its texture, its shelf life, and its ability to actually deliver on what’s layered into it.
The Full Ingredient List
Every jar of Signature Facial Creme (Repair, Restore, or Protect) shares the exact same base:
Water, Grape Seed Oil, Jojoba Seed Oil, Stearic Acid, Cetearyl Alcohol, Polysorbate 60, Evening Primrose Oil, Phenoxyethanol, Vitamin E, Witch Hazel Water, White Willow Bark Extract, Neem Seed Oil, Rosemary Leaf Extract, Xanthan Gum, Alcohol, Tetrasodium Glutamate Diacetate.
The only thing that changes between formulas is the peptide blend added on top. Here’s what each base ingredient is actually doing.
🌿 The Oils (Emollients)
- Grape Seed Oil: lightweight, non-greasy, naturally rich in antioxidant polyphenols
- Jojoba Seed Oil: structurally close to skin’s own sebum, absorbs quickly
- Evening Primrose Oil: rich in GLA, an omega-6 associated with supporting the skin barrier
- Neem Seed Oil: traditional botanical oil with a long history in soothing formulations
🧪 Texture & Stability
- Stearic Acid: naturally derived fatty acid that binds water and oil into a stable creme
- Cetearyl Alcohol: a fatty alcohol (not the drying kind) that thickens and softens
- Polysorbate 60: emulsifier that keeps water and oil phases from separating
- Xanthan Gum: plant-derived thickener that helps the creme hold its texture
🍃 Antioxidants & Botanicals
- Vitamin E (Tocopherol): protects the formula’s oils and conditions skin
- Rosemary Leaf Extract: natural antioxidant that helps keep plant oils from oxidizing
- White Willow Bark Extract: contains naturally occurring salicin for mild soothing benefits
- Witch Hazel Water: gentle astringent botanical water that refreshes the complexion
⚙️ Formula Foundation
- Water (Aqua): the base of the emulsion and largest ingredient by volume
- Phenoxyethanol: a widely used, well-studied preservative that keeps the formula free of bacterial and mold growth
- Tetrasodium Glutamate Diacetate: a chelating agent that helps the preservative system keep working effectively
- Alcohol: present in a small amount, mainly as a carrier for the botanical extracts
Why the Base Matters as Much as the Peptides
Even the most well-researched peptide won’t do much good in a formula that separates in the jar, degrades on the shelf, or sits on top of skin without absorbing. That’s the base’s job: a stable, lightweight emulsion that stays uniform, resists breaking down, and actually lets everything layered on top reach the skin. The oils condition, the emulsifiers hold everything together, and the antioxidants protect the formula itself from going rancid, all before the peptides even get a chance to work.
Same Base, Three Formulas
Because every version of the Facial Creme shares this identical base, the difference between Repair, Restore, and Protect comes down entirely to the peptide blend layered on top, BPC-157 + KPV, GHK-Cu + Snap-8, or GHK-Cu alone. That means you can switch formulas as your skin’s needs change without switching to a completely different texture or feel.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Facial Creme fragrance-free?
No fragrance or parfum appears anywhere in the ingredient list above.
Is this formula non-comedogenic?
The base is built around lightweight oils like jojoba and grape seed that are generally considered non-comedogenic, but as with any new product, we recommend a patch test first if you have known sensitivities.
Does the base ingredient list differ between Repair, Restore, and Protect?
No, all three formulas share the exact base described above. Only the added peptide blend changes.
Why is there alcohol in the ingredient list if it can be drying?
The alcohol here appears in a small amount, primarily as a carrier for the botanical extracts in the formula rather than as a defining ingredient.
Ready to see the base and peptides work together? Shop the Signature Facial Creme or take our two-question quiz to find your formula.