Amino Acid Skincare

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Discover the transformative power of amino acids with our collection of skincare essentials. Harnessing the natural building blocks of proteins, amino acid-infused formulas are designed to nourish and revitalize your skin. From cleansers to serums, these innovative products work to restore balance, promote hydration, and enhance the overall health and appearance of your complexion. Explore our range of amino acid skincare and unlock the secret to radiant, youthful-looking skin.

The OrdinaryMarine Hyaluronics

ITEM: 2336493

Size: 1 oz/ 30 mL

287 Reviews

$12.20

It is less sticky than the amino acid serum, yet it has amino acids, it has evened out my spotty skin tone, and it even does some of the work that the zinc/niacinamide serum does with breakouts! ...The best!!! I raved about the Amino Acids a while ago until I recently used this.

What it is: A serum that brings together lightweight marine-derived water reservoirs that attract and hold water like hyaluronic acid.

Skin Type: Normal, Dry, Combination, and Oily

Skincare Concerns: Dryness

Formulation: Lightweight Serum

Ingredient Callouts: Free of parabens. This product is also vegan, cruelty-free, and gluten-free, and comes in recyclable packaging.

What Else You Need to Know: This serum contains exopolysaccharides from skin-friendly marine bacteria, Hawaiian red algae, glycoproteins from Antarctic marine sources, micro-filtered blue-green algae, and several health-supporting amino acids. It is light in texture and supports skin hydration.

The OrdinaryAmino Acids + B5

ITEM: 2210615

Size: 1 oz/ 30 mL

256 Reviews

$12.20

Both the Buffet+Copper and Retinol are very potent and can't be combined with acids or potent antioxidants. But this amino acid serum is very gentle and had definitely supported my skin's moisture level. ...Amino acid

What it is: A lightweight, concentrated hydration support formula with 17 percent amino acids (including amino acid derivatives) and five percent vitamin B5.

Skin Type: Normal, Dry, Combination, and Oily

Skincare Concerns: Dryness, Fine Lines and Wrinkles, and Loss of Firmness and Elasticity

Formulation: Lightweight Serum

Highlighted Ingredients:
- Amino Acids: Found in the skin’s own Natural Moisturizing Factors and provides enhanced barrier support, elasticity, and balance.
- Vitamin B5: A pro-vitamin of vitamin B5 to provide surface and below-surface hydration while aiding in skin repair and anti-irritant functions.

$35.00

Infused with ceramides and a 10 amino acid blend, it’s perfect for all skin types....Finally, a gel-to-cream cleanser that removes makeup and makes double cleansing optional. This amino acid-based cleansing agent combined with ceramides and vegan collagen supports the skin's natural moisture barrier and softens the skin as you cleanse.

What it is: A hydrating & softening gel cleanser that removes makeup, dirt & excess oil without drying the skin. Opthamologist tested safe for eye makeup removal.


Skin Type: Dry, Combination, and Oily


Skincare Concerns: Pores, Dryness, and Dullness


Highlighted Ingredients:

- 10 Amino Acid Blend: Helps maintain skin's hydration, resilience, and overall healthy appearance.

- Ceramides: Help strengthen skin's natural moisture barrier.

- Vegan Collagen: Hydrates and visibly smooths skin.


Ingredient Callouts: This product is vegan, gluten-free, cruelty-free, and comes in recyclable packaging.

$80.00

It contains 6 pro-collagen peptides, hyaluronic and amino acids which helped combat my uneven skin texture. ...A skincare booster you must try...Formulated with six highly specialized supercharged peptides, amino acids and hyaluronic acid, it's all about tackling signs of aging, reviving skin resilience, firmness, and enhancing uneven skin tone and texture.

What it is: A targeted treatment with six pro-collagen peptides that visibly firms and smooths wrinkles in as little as 15 minutes and over time. 


Skin Type: Normal, Dry, Combination, and Oily


Skincare Concerns: Fine Lines and Wrinkles, Uneven Texture, and Loss of Firmness and Elasticity


Formulation: Lightweight Gel


Highlighted Ingredients:
- Tridecapeptide-1: Smooths the look of expression lines.

- Sh-Polypeptide-121: Visibly improves skin’s elasticity in as little as four weeks.

- Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-72 Amide: Visibly lifts skin and supports healthy collagen levels.

$35.40

Glycolic acid is the best one for dark spots....The Ordinary is always my favorite skincare product I love it and perfect size for 2 months thanks...Natural Moisturizing Factors + HA: This moisturizer is non-greasy and perfect for all-day hydration. It’s formulated with amino acids, fatty acids, and other components that naturally exist in the skin, making it feel soothing and compatible with sensitive or dry skin.

What it is: A full regimen featuring travel sizes of The Ordinary’s clinically effective bestsellers for skin that looks smoother, brighter, and more hydrated.

Skin Type: Normal, Dry, Combination, and Oily

Skincare Concerns: Dark Spots, Dryness, and Uneven Texture

Highlighted Ingredients:
- Niacinamide (Vitamin B3): Reduces the appearance of skin blemishes and signs of congestion.
- Hyaluronic Acid: Works skin’s surface to hold water.
- Glycolic Acid: An alpha hydroxy acid that exfoliates.

Ingredient Callouts: These products are vegan and cruelty-free.

What Else You Need to Know: This set is the ideal place to begin with The Ordinary. It features miniature sizes of some of th

$54.00

This set included everything I needed to keep my skin hydrated. I love the Green Tea Amino Acid cleansing foam, left my skin feeling so refreshed and clean. ...As someone with dry skin, I tend to prefer true amino acid cleansers for a gentler cleansing experience.

What it is: Green Tea hydration to the rescue! This set packs all the barrier-boosting, hyaluronic acid-infused skin essentials: cleanser, toner, serum & cream.


Skin Type: Normal, Dry, Combination, and Oily


Skincare Concerns: Dryness, Dullness, and Uneven Texture


Highlighted Ingredients:

- Green Tea Water + Encapsulated Hyaluronic Acid (Serum): has higher hydration power than Hyaluronic Acid alone 

- Green Tea-derived enzyme (Toner): helps gently exfoliate the skin

- Green Tea Barrier Complex (Cream): hydrates and helps fortify skin's barrier with Squalane + Ceramide

$175.00

What it is: A set with captivating skincare formulas to elevate your glow, significantly reduce the look of lines and wrinkles, and reignite your radiance.

Skin Type: Normal, Dry, Combination, and Oily

Skincare Concerns: Fine Lines and Wrinkles, Dryness, and Dullness

Highlighted Ingredients:
- Hyaluronic Acid (serum and eye cream): Locks in moisture.
- Exclusive Hibiscus Morning Bloom Extract (moisturizer): Holds the highest collagen-supporting activity.
- 15 Amino Acids (cleanser): Balance and support skin’s barrier.

What Else You Need to Know: Advanced Night Cleansing Gelée washes away impurities from skin’s surface. Advanced Night Repair Serum helps skin look radiant. Revitalizing

$129.00

What it is: A set that includes everything you need in a complete a.m. routine (including a full-size Protini Cream!) for brighter-, firmer-, healthier-looking skin—at any latitude.

Skin Type: Normal, Dry, Combination, and Oily

Skincare Concerns: Dark Spots, Fine Lines and Wrinkles, Dryness, Redness, Dullness, Uneven Texture, and Loss of Firmness and Elasticity

Highlighted Ingredients:
- Signal Peptide Complex (Growth Factors): Nine signal peptides (made up of amino acids, which form proteins in the skin) bind moisture to skin—visibly plumping, firming, and restoring bounce.
- L-Ascorbic Acid: Improve the look of fine lines, wrinkles, and hyperpigmentation and visibly brighten skin.

Ingredient C

$130.00

Great skincare set!...This kit allows you to get a feel for their products and decide what the perfect skincare routine for you is. The clearing lotion is wonderful and the essence leaves my skin very smooth!...The star of the show is the Facial Treatment Essence, a lightweight lotion packed with over 90% Pitera, a bio-ingredient rich in vitamins, amino acids, minerals, and organic acids. This essence is beloved for its hydrating and brightening properties, and users report that it leaves skin feeling soft, smooth, and radiant.

What it is: Experience the PITERA™ favorites in this 4-piece starter set - our signature essence, clear lotion toner, and sheet masks.


Skin Type: Normal, Dry, Combination, and Oily


Skincare Concerns: Dark Spots, Fine Lines and Wrinkles, and Loss of Firmness and Elasticity


Highlighted Ingredients:

- PITERA™: Addresses visible signs of aging.

- AHAs: Exfoliate dead skin surface cells and impurities for a silky finish.

$27.00

A Wonderful Trial/Travel Skincare Set !!...The perfect travel set for your skincare routine!! Being a 56 yr old woman, I really like this!!!...good oil cleanser, warms quickly n melts off my makeup easily. also doesn’t irritate the eyes. the hyaluronic acid is good as well. the moisturizer isn’t hydrating enough for me.

What it is: A set featuring the building blocks of a healthy skincare routine: a Squalane Cleanser, hyaluronic acid serum, and moisturizer.

Skin Type: Normal, Dry, Combination, and Oily

Skincare Concerns: Fine Lines and Wrinkles, Dryness, and Dullness

Highlighted Ingredients:
- Plant-Derived Squalane: A natural moisturizing agent.
- Hyaluronic Acid 2% and B5: Support hydration in multiple layers of your skin.

Ingredient Callouts: These products are gluten-free and cruelty-free.

What Else You Need to Know: If you’re new to The Ordinary, start here. The Daily Set features three products that can be used in a daily skincare routine. They’re the fundamental formulas for any skincar

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