The Face Shop 8 Peptide Moisturizer — 50 ml Vegan Mucin (Yam) for Hydration & Firming, Fragrance-Free

The Face Shop 8 Peptide Moisturizer is a 50 ml Korean moisturizing cream that combines a plant-based vegan mucin alternative from yam root with eight peptides to nourish, hydrate, and help improve skin elasticity.

This lightweight yet rich cream is formulated to deliver everyday hydration while supporting visible texture, resilience, and radiance. It replaces animal-derived mucin with a yam root extract that mimics the skin-plumping and moisture-binding benefits, and layers in a peptide complex designed to support skin structure. The formula avoids fragrance, is dermatologist-tested, and aims to suit a wide range of skin types, from dry to combination and sensitive skin.

How does the vegan mucin alternative work in this cream?

The plant-derived mucin substitute comes from Dioscorea oppositifolia (yam root), chosen to mimic the hydrating, film-forming qualities of snail mucin without animal ingredients. It helps retain moisture at the surface, creating a softer look and smoother feel.

• Yam root extract provides moisture-attracting polysaccharide properties.
• Forms a lightweight moisture barrier without heavy occlusion.
• Supports a dewy finish suitable under makeup or sunscreen.

What do the eight peptides do for skin firmness and texture?

This moisturizer contains a curated peptide blend — including palmitoyl, acetyl, oligo-, and copper tripeptides — intended to support visible elasticity and skin bounce. Peptides act as signaling ingredients that can influence the skin’s surface appearance and feel.

• Targets multiple signs of aging like firmness and resilience.
• Includes copper tripeptide-1 and palmitoyl peptides for structural support.
• Works alongside humectants and emollients for smoother texture.

Is this cream suitable for sensitive or combination skin?

The formulation is fragrance-free and dermatologist-tested, and includes soothing agents like panthenol and allantoin, plus skin-friendly humectants such as glycerin and sodium lactate. The texture balances emollients and lighter silicones to hydrate without leaving a greasy residue.

• Free of added fragrance to reduce irritation risk.
• Contains panthenol and allantoin for calming support.
• Non-heavy finish that layers well with serums and sunscreen.

How should I incorporate this moisturizer into my routine?

Apply morning and evening after cleansing and any water-based serums. A pea-sized amount warmed between fingertips spreads smoothly over face and neck; follow with sunscreen in daytime routines for protection and best visible results.

• Use after toner/serum while skin is slightly damp for better absorption.
• Apply a thin layer in the morning and a slightly thicker layer at night if needed.
• Pairs well with hydrating essences, vitamin C, and nightly retinoid routines.

Who is this for? The Face Shop 8 Peptide Moisturizer is aimed at anyone seeking a cruelty-free, peptide-rich hydration cream that supports improved elasticity and smoother texture without heavy feel. It suits people moving away from animal-derived ingredients or those who want a multitasking daily cream: from young adults beginning anti-aging prevention to mature skin looking for firmer, more resilient appearance. Because it’s formulated for broad compatibility and is fragrance-free, it’s a practical choice for combination, dry, and sensitive skin types looking for a Korean skincare option that emphasizes hydration and peptide-focused support.

Ingredients

WATER/EAU, GLYCERIN, BUTYLENE GLYCOL, HYDROGENATED POLYDECENE, TRIETHYLHEXANOIN, CAPRYLIC/CAPRIC TRIGLYCERIDE, 1,2-HEXANEDIOL, BUTYROSPERMUM PARKII (SHEA) BUTTER, NIACINAMIDE, POLYGLYCERIN-3, CETEARYL ALCOHOL, GLYCERYL STEARATE CITRATE, PANTHENOL, PHYTOSTERYL/ISOSTEARYL/CETYL/STEARYL/BEHENYL DIMER DILINOLEATE, DIOSCOREA OPPOSITIFOLIA (WILD YAM) ROOT EXTRACT, GLUTATHIONE, ARGININE/LYSINE POLYPEPTIDE, ACETYL TETRAPEPTIDE-9, ACETYL HEXAPEPTIDE-8, OLIGOPEPTIDE-107 SH-OLIGOPEPTIDE-1, COPPER TRIPEPTIDE-1, PALMITOYL TRIPEPTIDE-1, PALMITOYL TETRAPEPTIDE-7, GLYCERYL STEARATE, SORBITAN STEARATE, DIMETHICONE, SODIUM POLYACRYLATE, POLYGLYCERYL-10 STEARATE, POLYGLYCERYL-10 OLEATE, CARBOMER, ALLANTOIN, TROMETHAMINE, UNDECANE, ADENOSINE, TRIDECANE, BETA-GLUCAN, TRISODIUM EDTA, TITANIUM DIOXIDE(CI 77891), MICA, DEXTRIN, THEOBROMA CACAO (COCOA) SEED EXTRACT, SERINE, ARGININE, CITRIC ACID, IRON OXIDES(CI 77491), CHOLESTEROL, HYDROGENATED LECITHIN, ALCOHOL DENAT., PEG-8 CAPRYLIC/CAPRIC GLYCERIDES, TOCOPHEROL, GLYCINE, POLYSORBATE 20, SODIUM LACTATE, CAPRYLYL GLYCOL, SORBIC ACID, DESAMIDO COLLAGEN, PEG-100 STEARATE​.