The actives and the oils
Matrixyl 3000
Matrixyl 3000 is the trade name for a pair of small peptides, palmitoyl tripeptide-1 and palmitoyl tetrapeptide-7, each tagged with a fatty acid so it can sit in the skin’s surface. On a list you’ll see the two names, not the brand name.
- On a list as
- Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1 + Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7
- What it does
- Signal peptides
- Where it comes from
- Synthetic
- Vegan?
- Yes
Why it’s in a formula
They are “signal” peptides: fragments that resemble pieces of the skin’s own matrix proteins, used to support the look of firmer, smoother skin. They are generally well tolerated, which makes them a gentler route than retinoids for many skins.
- Peptides are not collagen. Le Peptide contains Matrixyl 3000 and no collagen at all.
Where you’ll find it at Divina
Read from each piece’s published ingredient list. 5 pieces.
Le Peptide
Matrixyl 3000 Peptide Serum — 30ml
$128
Listed as Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1, Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7
Cruelty-free; vegan status not confirmed
L'Élixir
Anti-Aging Elixir — 30ml
$98
Listed as Palmitoyl Tripepetide-1, Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7
Not vegan: honey (as mel extract)
La Crème de Jour
Day Cream — 30ml
$96
Listed as Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1, Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7
Not vegan: honey (as mel extract)
Le Contour
Eye Cream — 15ml
$78
Listed as Palmitoyl Tripepetide-1, Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7
Not vegan: lanolin alcohol and honey
Le Teint Nu
Tinted BB Veil — 30ml
$68
Listed as Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1, Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7
Cruelty-free; vegan status not confirmed
Questions
What is Matrixyl 3000?
A pair of peptides, palmitoyl tripeptide-1 and palmitoyl tetrapeptide-7, used in anti-aging skincare to support the look of firmness and soften the look of fine lines.
Is Matrixyl 3000 better than retinol?
They work differently. Retinol has the deeper evidence base but can irritate; Matrixyl 3000 is gentler and suits skins that don’t tolerate retinol, or people who prefer to avoid retinoids.
Can I use Matrixyl 3000 with vitamin C?
Yes. They are commonly layered: vitamin C in the morning, peptides morning or night.
How we know: every ingredient list on this site is the manufacturer’s own, read piece by piece and shade by shade, and the pieces above are worked out from those lists each time the site is built. Ingredient names and functions follow the EU’s CosIng database. This page describes cosmetic ingredients; it isn’t medical advice.
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