- Reviewed product
- Peptide Moisturizer
- Checked US price
- $18 / 50 mL
- Fragrance statement
- Fragrance-free
The product that anchors this profile
The INKEY List sells skincare across several ingredient categories. This profile begins with its Peptide Moisturizer, a retail cosmetic cream listed on the US website at $18 for 50 mL. That product receives its own detailed review; the presence of other products in the brand's routine suggestions does not make their formulas or claims part of this assessment.
The useful starting point is the moisturizer's role. It is intended to occupy the moisturizing step rather than serve as a prescription treatment or replace sunscreen. We have reviewed the public formula and purchase information, without applying the product or independently measuring its effect on lines, hydration or skin tolerance.
What ingredient-led presentation can reveal
The product describes two peptide-containing complexes, with two-percent and one-percent labels. The manufacturer's ingredient information identifies Pentapeptide-48 and Acetyl Hexapeptide-37 within those systems. Naming the ingredients is helpful, but the complex percentages should not be read as the same percentages of isolated, pure peptides.
The supporting formula also matters. Ingredients such as glycerin, emollients and shea butter can affect how a moisturizer fits a routine. A comparison focused only on the front-label peptide terms would miss much of the finished product. Ingredient transparency is therefore useful for selection without proving how the cream feels on every reader's skin.
A relatively small purchase with real checkout costs
At the checked price and volume, the moisturizer costs $0.36 per mL before shipping, taxes or discounts. That permits a container-level comparison with another product labeled in milliliters. It does not reveal a monthly cost, the amount of pure peptide purchased or the size of a visible benefit.
The brand's US shipping information describes a free-shipping threshold, so a single low-priced item can still attract delivery charges. Confirm the basket total rather than adding unnecessary products solely to reach a threshold. A budget comparison is strongest when it includes the order a reader actually intends to place.
Claims and compatibility need context
The brand describes the moisturizer as fragrance-free and suitable for a range of skin types. These are product statements, not a guarantee that irritation or an individual reaction cannot occur. Check the current package and known ingredient sensitivities, especially if the website or an older review describes a different formulation.
The public page also makes broad compatibility and appearance claims. We have not verified an independent head-to-head trial against the other moisturizers in this guide. AAD recommends realistic expectations and choosing products for one's skin type; a branded peptide complex or a low price should not override those basic considerations.
Where the brand fits in this guide
The INKEY List adds an accessible moisturizer with a stated volume, named peptide systems and a clear place in a simple routine. The product's cost and disclosure are easier to compare than an unspecified proprietary cream. That is an assessment of documentation, not a finding that this formula is universally the best choice.
Read the separate product review for the percentage interpretation and use the comparison with Naturium and Drunk Elephant to examine package units and formula differences. An affordable product can be a sensible purchase when it fills a defined need. Buying several overlapping products because each is inexpensive can still make a routine costly and difficult to evaluate.
Useful distinctions
- Specific peptide complexes identified
- Verified US price and volume
- Moisturizer has a defined routine role
Limitations to weigh
- Complex percentages are not pure-peptide concentrations
- No hands-on wear test by this publication
- Shipping can change the cost of a single-item order
Sources & further reading
Official pages and evidence consulted for this article. Checked October 11, 2026. Provider pages establish advertised terms; they do not independently establish effectiveness.
