Plum Plump Hyaluronic Acid Face Cream Moisturizer with Polyglutamic Acid & Peptides (50ml)
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A hydrator often pitched as "stronger than hyaluronic acid." It sits on the surface, locks water in, and helps your skin make more of its own moisturizers over time.
Ko HJ et al., Poly-gamma-Glutamic Acid from a Novel Bacillus subtilis Strain: Strengthening the Skin Barrier and Improving Moisture Retention in Keratinocytes and a Reconstructed Skin Model, International Journal of Molecular Sciences 2025
Li C, Ma H, Li P, Zhang S et al., Cucumber (Cucumis sativus L.) with heterologous poly-gamma-glutamic acid has skin moisturizing, whitening and anti-wrinkle effects, International Journal of Biological Macromolecules 2024;263(Pt 1):130229 — transgenic gamma-PGA-producing cucumber outperformed standard gamma-PGA and hyaluronic acid on hydration, wrinkles (-19 to -25%), and melanin reduction in human skin testing
Yang R et al., Injectable adaptive self-healing hyaluronic acid/poly(gamma-glutamic acid) hydrogel for cutaneous wound healing, Acta Biomaterialia 2021;127:102-115 — HA/gamma-PGA self-healing hydrogel significantly accelerated full-thickness wound closure with enhanced angiogenesis and collagen deposition vs Tegaderm
Often pitched as the gentler cousin of hyaluronic acid. It holds water in the skin, fades less quickly in dry air, and quietly buffers against UV oxidative stress.
Zhang Y et al., iTRAQ-Based Proteomic Profiling of Skin Aging Protective Effects of Tremella fuciformis-Derived Polysaccharides on D-Galactose-Induced Aging Mice, Molecules 2024
Cuttlefish ink-derived melanin nanoparticle-embedded Tremella fuciformis polysaccharide hydrogels for treatment of MRSA-infected diabetic wounds, International Journal of Biological Macromolecules 2024 — TFPS hydrogel platform accelerated infected diabetic wound healing in vivo
Lin M et al., Tremella fuciformis polysaccharides alleviates UV-provoked skin cell damage via regulation of thioredoxin interacting protein and thioredoxin reductase 2, Photochemistry and Photobiology Sciences 2023;22(10) — topical TFPS treatment in chronic UV-irradiated mouse model reduced photoaging markers and protected skin cells from UVA-induced damage
A lightweight oil that mimics what your skin already makes. Softens and seals in hydration without feeling greasy.
Wolosik K et al., Squalane as a Promising Agent Protecting UV-Induced Inhibition of Collagen Biosynthesis and Wound Healing in Human Dermal Fibroblast, Molecules 2025;30(9):1964 — low-dose squalane (0.005-0.015%) restored collagen biosynthesis and wound healing in UVA-exposed human dermal fibroblasts
Morgan AB et al., Explicating the multifunctional roles of tocotrienol and squalene in promoting skin health, Skin Health and Disease 2024;4(5):e448 — squalene/squalane promotes skin health via antioxidant, hydrating, emollient, anti-inflammatory mechanisms
Prakoeswa CRS et al. (Indonesia), The Role of Moisturizer Containing Anti-inflammatory on Skin Hydration in Mild-Moderate Atopic Dermatitis Patients, Dermatology Research and Practice 2024;2024:3586393 — multi-ingredient anti-inflammatory moisturizer (shea butter + bacterial lysate + allantoin + bisabolol + botanicals + squalane as one emollient among many) improved skin hydration over 14 days vs standard in AD patients. NOTE: result cannot be attributed to squalane alone
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A pure hydrator that holds water in your skin. Makes skin look plumper and smoother almost immediately.
Bravo B et al., Benefits of topical hyaluronic acid for skin quality and signs of skin aging: From literature review to clinical evidence, Dermatology and Therapy 2022;12(12):2657-2680 — HA-based cosmeceuticals reliably improve hydration and signs of skin aging
Lee SG et al., Hyaluronan Oligosaccharides Improve Rosacea-Like Phenotype through Anti-Inflammatory and Epidermal Barrier-Improving Effects, Annals of Dermatology 2020
An JH et al., Anti-Wrinkle Efficacy of Cross-Linked Hyaluronic Acid-Based Microneedle Patch with Acetyl Hexapeptide-8 and Epidermal Growth Factor on Korean Skin, Annals of Dermatology 2019;31(3):263-271 — cross-linked HA microneedle patches improved wrinkles on Korean skin with minimal discomfort
A multitasker that calms redness, evens out skin tone, and helps oily skin balance out. One of the safest do-a-little-of-everything ingredients.
Moro F et al., Skin Cancer Prevention and Antiaging: Role of Nicotinamide, International Journal of Molecular Sciences 2026
Passeron T et al., An Investigator-Blinded, Randomized Trial of a Broad-Spectrum Sunscreen Containing Sclareolide and Niacinamide, Dermatology and Therapy (Heidelberg) 2026
Vergilio MM et al., Topical Formulation with Niacinamide Combined with 5 MHz Ultrasound for Improving Skin Ageing, Current Medicinal Chemistry 2025
Sources: PubMed · KCI · J-Stage · CNKI · Wanfang · SFD · MFDS · Cochrane · SCCS · CIR. Every entry points to a specific document. See methodology for what each outcome label means.
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