Skincare Glossary
A clear understanding of ingredients leads to better decisions and better skin. Explore the essential terms behind high-performance skincare formulations.
Explore the IngredientsIntroduction
Terms such as retinol, peptides, antioxidants, and barrier function are widely used, yet rarely explained in a way that connects directly to how the skin behaves and responds over time.
Understanding these terms is not about memorizing definitions. It is about recognizing how ingredients work together, how formulations are structured, and how consistent use leads to visible results.
Where relevant, you will also find links to AUTEUR formulations that incorporate these ingredients as part of a structured approach to skincare.
The goal is not to simplify skincare into isolated concepts, but to provide a framework that supports informed decisions and long-term results.
Matrixyl (Palmitoyl Pentapeptide-4)
Signals skin cells to produce collagen and fibronectin. Clinical studies show measurable improvement in wrinkle depth within 2 to 4 months of consistent use. Effective at concentrations above 3%.
Definitive Density Cream, Superlative Serum
Acetyl Hexapeptide-8 (Argireline)
Reduces the intensity of muscle contractions that create expression lines. Works at the neuromuscular junction to soften dynamic wrinkles without affecting natural facial movement.
Superlative Serum
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