What is Acetyl Hexapeptide-8?
Humectant
Acetyl Hexapeptide-8 is a humectant that draws water into the skin and helps hold it there.
This ingredient is listed in CosIng, the EU's cosmetic ingredient database. CosIng lists what it's used for as: Humectant, Skin conditioning.
CosIng function classes are the EU's standard list of the jobs an ingredient does inside a product, such as moisturizing, emulsifying, or preserving.
Which products feature it?
70 of the 2320 products we've checked feature this as a key ingredient. Products that disclose a concentration or list it near the top of the ingredient list come first.
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FRANZ SKINCARE
Naked Sunshield Peptide Patch
Key: Acetyl Hexapeptide-8 (#7 on the ingredient list), Acrylates/Ethylhexyl Acrylate Copolymer, Copper Tripeptide-1
6 claims, summarized
- Only partly backed:
- less visible dark spots · softer-looking fine lines
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claims, checked
Franz Naked Sun Shield Peptide Transparent UV Protection Patch L Size (5 applications)
backed by evidenceTransparent patch, UV protection patch, golf patch, transparent golf patch, Franz patch
plausible, not testedWhile maintaining the strengths of Season 1 products, it includes a dual-functional essence for whitening and wrinkles.
plausible, not testedIn addition to 99.9% UV blocking, it is composed of ingredients that help improve skin texture along with an essence.
partly backedTransparent and thin, yet with UPF 50+, UV-B 99.9%, UV-A 95.2% blocking power, it is a multi-functional outdoor sun patch that physically and continuously blocks UV rays.
partly backedTransparent UV protection patch for perfect UV protection
overstated
Key: Acetyl Hexapeptide-8 (#7 on the ingredient list), Copper Tripeptide-1, SH-polypeptide-121
2 claims, summarized
- Only partly backed:
- less visible dark spots · softer-looking fine lines
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claims, checked
The 6 Peptide
backed by evidenceFunctional cosmetic status: wrinkle improvement / whitening functional product
plausible, not tested
S.NATURE
Aqua Squalane Moisturizing Cream
Key: Acetyl Hexapeptide-8 (#12 on the ingredient list), Squalane, Hyaluronic Acid
2 claims, summarized
- Don't count on:
- better hydration
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S.NATURE Aqua Squalane Moisture Cream combines purity found in nature with science to deliver clear and moist hydration to the skin every day.
overstatedCleanly and smartly, experience true beauty.
nothing specific to check
AXIS-Y
Vegan Collagen Eye Serum
It's made for better hydration and calmer skin.
Key: Acetyl Hexapeptide-8 (#14 on the ingredient list), Niacinamide, Adenosine
26 claims, summarized
- Only partly backed:
- better hydration (amount unknown) · firmer skin (amount unknown) · calmer skin
- Don't count on:
- a brighter skin tone
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Jojoba seed oil moisturizing and soothing
plausible, not testedSunflower seed oil moisturizing and nourishment
plausible, not testedTriple hyaluronic acid skin moisture supply and retention
plausible, not testedBased on a single use, the amount is easy to control, and you can massage around the eyes coolly without irritation.
plausible, not testedIt cares for fine lines around sensitive and dry eyes from fine lines to deep wrinkles, provides a moist moisturizing feeling, and helps relieve eye puffiness and dark circles.
partly backedThrough the combination of vegan collagen and a 5-peptide complex, it helps improve skin elasticity, and triple hyaluronic acid helps with moisture care around the eyes, providing synergistic care for moist eyes.
partly backed3 minutes after a single use, eye puffiness reduction by 14%
partly backedAfter 2 weeks of use, dark circle relief by 7%
partly backedDetermined non-irritating in tests at a specialized human application testing institution
partly backedDetermined non-irritating for sensitive skin at a specialized human application testing institution
partly backedElasticity + conditioning effects delivered by 5 peptides
partly backedAfter one use, the puffiness reduction effect felt within 3 minutes
partly backedAfter 2 weeks of use, improvement in 4 types of eye wrinkles by 67%
overstatedAfter 2 weeks of use, improvement of under-eye sagging (eye bags) by 22%
overstatedSix plant-derived ingredients
overstatedGently massaging any area where wrinkles are a concern helps improve wrinkles.
overstatedHwahae 2026 first half efficacy/effect awards eye care category 1st place
no supporting source foundGreen apple moisture supply and tone care
no supporting source foundGreen grape (Shine Muscat) moisturizing and vitality care
no supporting source foundGreen plum skin moisturizing and soothing
no supporting source foundA high-purity low-molecular-weight collagen ingredient very similar to human collagen, which helps improve wrinkles and elasticity.
no supporting source foundHigh-moisturizing ingredients sunflower seed and jojoba seed are microsomed (=split) into 1/250th the size of a pore, providing moisture and hydrating sensation to dry eye area skin, helping effective wrinkle care.
no supporting source foundCustomer satisfaction with eye area improvement after 2 weeks of product use
no supporting source foundCosmetic certified by the Korea Vegan Certification Institute
no supporting source foundCosmetic that does not involve animal testing
no supporting source foundVegan collagen eye serum offering an unmissable 360-degree° eye care solution
nothing specific to check
Key: Acetyl Hexapeptide-8 (#15 on the ingredient list), Niacinamide, Adenosine
Centellian24
Centellian24 Wrinklecell Core Eye Cream
Key: Acetyl Hexapeptide-8 (#16 on the ingredient list), Copper Tripeptide-1, Palmitoyl Pentapeptide-4
It's registered in Korea as a functional cosmetic for wrinkle improvement.
Key: Acetyl Hexapeptide-8 (#16 on the ingredient list), Adenosine, Tripeptide-1
6 claims, summarized
- You can expect:
- softer-looking fine lines
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Wrinkle-improving functional cosmetic
backed by evidenceToner that smoothly adheres to dense pore texture
partly backedProprietary patent Botul-Peptide™
overstatedInner pore elasticity
no supporting source foundPore scaling
no supporting source foundPore prescription
nothing specific to check
Biodance
Collagen Cleansing Oil
Key: Acetyl Hexapeptide-8 (#21 on the ingredient list), Collagen Extract, Copper Tripeptide-1
1 claim checked
claims, checked
Skincare starting with cleansing
nothing specific to check
DERMAFIRM
Vita Active Micro Crystal Patch Plus
It's registered in Korea as a functional cosmetic for brightening and wrinkle improvement.
Key: Acetyl Hexapeptide-8 (#21 on the ingredient list), Hyaluronic Acid, Ascorbyl Glucoside
7 claims, summarized
- You can expect:
- less visible dark spots · softer-looking fine lines
- Only partly backed:
- a brighter skin tone · better hydration
- Don't count on:
- firmer skin
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claims, checked
Functional cosmetics review (or reporting) completed in accordance with the Cosmetics Act / Whitening, wrinkle improvement functionality
backed by evidenceThis product contains 817,091 ppm (80%) of low-molecular-weight hyaluronic acid, which enhances skin moisture retention. The hyaluronic acid has been broken down into smaller fragments, with an average molecular weight of 50kDa
plausible, not testedContains Dermafirm's patented Glutathione Nano Brightening (4,300 ppm of Glutathione). Patent Status(Application No. 10-2587666)
partly backedDual (brightening & anti-wrinkle) functional product approved by the Ministry of Food and Drug Safety
partly backedThe ultra-fine needles (thinner than hair) directly deliver active ingredients to the skin
overstatedClinically proven results after just one use. Eye Bag Lifting: Improved by 14.17%. Fine Lines Around the Eyes: Reduced by 17.55%. Melanin Levels: Reduced by 26.31%. Dark Spots: Reduced by 17.27%. Nasolabial Volume: Improved by 12.50%. Nasolabial Wrinkles: Reduced by 16.46%
no supporting source foundContaining "Botox-like peptides" with mechanisms similar with Botox : Acetyl Octapeptide-3, Acetyl Hexapeptide-8, Arginine/Lysine Polypeptide
no supporting source found
BIOHEAL BOH
Bioheal Boh Probioderm 3D Lifting Cream Mist
Key: Acetyl Hexapeptide-8 (#23 on the ingredient list), Lactobacillus Ferment Lysate, Panthenol
It's made for firmer skin and better hydration.
Key: Acetyl Hexapeptide-8 (#23 on the ingredient list), Hydrolyzed Collagen, Collagen
4 claims, summarized
- Only partly backed:
- firmer skin · better hydration (amount unknown)
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claims, checked
A formulation that finishes without stickiness and is firm, close to colorless, and good for adding gloss before and after lip makeup – a daily volume and elasticity lip care product.
plausible, not testedA daily volume and elasticity care functional lip balm that makes lips more elastic and healthy the more you use it.
partly backedAdding Pink Vitamin B12, which helps moisture absorption, and jojoba seed oil, which forms a moist protective barrier, it fills dry lips with moist and lively volume.
partly backedA volume and elasticity lip care product that contains Torriden's exclusive 5D complex low-molecular collagen and peptide ingredients to fill lips with bounce and firmness.
overstated
MARSHIQUE
Wrinkle Repair Smile Line Patch
Key: Acetyl Hexapeptide-8 (#23 on the ingredient list), Adenosine, Hydrolyzed Collagen
4 claims checked
claims, checked
Clinically proven wrinkle improvement
plausible, not testedPrevents wrinkles with tight fixation
no supporting source foundMarssik wrinkle patch 8.48% vs our essence 3.08% (275% UP)
no supporting source foundOlive Young online mall overall sales ranking No. 1 (as of 2024.12.30)
no supporting source found
Often featured alongside it
Are the claims about it backed up?
We checked each claim that features this ingredient. Open the list below to see the result for each one.
See the results by claim
| Result | Claims |
|---|---|
| backed by evidence | 5 of 28 |
| plausible, not tested | 2 of 28 |
| partly backed | 15 of 28 |
| overstated | 3 of 28 |
| no supporting source found | 1 of 28 |
| nothing specific to check | 2 of 28 |
These are counts of claims, not products. One product can name the same ingredient in several claims, and we checked each one on its own.