Breadcrumbs ![5 Ingredients A Skincare Expert Really Rates](https://media.sheerluxe.com/HvuoUxnfTx-lDp1o9nq5PR8t8a8=/800x0/smart/https%3A%2F%2Fsheerluxe.com%2Fsites%2Fsheerluxe%2Ffiles%2Farticles%2F2026%2F10%2Fsl-site-assets-161026-thumb-hero-alex-s-skincare-ingredients-to-come.jpg) [Skincare](/beauty/skincare) / 16 October 2026 # 5 Ingredients A Skincare Expert Really Rates Skincare advice tends to follow a fairly predictable script: buy a richer moisturiser, add another serum and hope for the best. SL contributor Alex Steinherr does things differently: she looks for ingredients that are designed to keep skin hydrated, resilient and functioning properly. Here are five she recommends knowing more about… ByAlex Steinherr / [ Save To My Favourites ](/user/login?destination=/markdownify/node/54509) All products on this page have been selected by our editorial team, however we may make commission on some products. [ ![](https://media.sheerluxe.com/rBXrAxF-R_H-VXHpj3KChJKHG9c=/800x0/smart/https%3A%2F%2Fsheerluxe.com%2Fsites%2Fsheerluxe%2Ffiles%2Farticles%2F2026%2F10%2Fsl-editorial-161026-alex-s-skincare-ingredients-to-come-humectants-2.jpg) ](https://www.awin1.com/cread.php?awinmid=59805&awinaffid=69421&platform=dl&ued=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.spacenk.com%2Fuk%2Fskincare%2Fmoisturisers%2Fnight-moisturiser%2Fthe-overnight-restorative-cream-MUK200067971.html) ## HUMECTANTS: GLYCERIN & HYALURONIC ACID Hyaluronic acid gets most of the attention but let's not overlook glycerin – one of the hardest-working and least glamorous ingredients. Both are humectants, meaning they attract and bind water to the skin to keep it hydrated and plump. But glycerin is particularly brilliant because it also supports the skin barrier. Come autumn, I'd look for both in a serum formula and follow up with a moisturiser to stop the hydration escaping. ![The Overnight Restorative Cream from Augustinus Bader](https://media.sheerluxe.com/dDR5XzDnInMyZacCRDLfCxCRDZI=/600x0/smart/https%3A%2F%2Fsheerluxe.com%2Fsites%2Fsheerluxe%2Ffiles%2Farticles%2F2026%2F10%2Faugustinus-bader-the-overnight-restorative-cream-ps290.png) [#### The Overnight Restorative Cream](https://www.awin1.com/cread.php?awinmid=59805&awinaffid=69421&platform=dl&ued=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.spacenk.com%2Fuk%2Fskincare%2Fmoisturisers%2Fnight-moisturiser%2Fthe-overnight-restorative-cream-MUK200067971.html) ##### Augustinus Bader, £290 [ Flag this item ](/user/login?destination=/markdownify/node/54509 "Add product to my favourites") ![Hyalu B5 Suractivated Serum from La Roche-Posay](https://media.sheerluxe.com/IyG05HmqLhCfSSgx7jmxxHSDdYo=/600x0/smart/https%3A%2F%2Fsheerluxe.com%2Fsites%2Fsheerluxe%2Ffiles%2Farticles%2F2026%2F10%2Fla-roche-posay-hyalu-b5-suractivated-serum.png) [#### Hyalu B5 Suractivated Serum](https://www.awin1.com/cread.php?awinmid=2082&awinaffid=69421&platform=dl&ued=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.lookfantastic.com%2Fp%2Fla-roche-posay-hyalu-b5-suractivated-serum-30ml%2F17222049%2F) ##### La Roche-Posay, £36 *(was £45)* [ Flag this item ](/user/login?destination=/markdownify/node/54509 "Add product to my favourites") ![Hyaluronic Acid Intensifier Multi-Glycan from SkinCeuticals](https://media.sheerluxe.com/lS2henPusUZ_KoPYvkPAElEYIzA=/600x0/smart/https%3A%2F%2Fsheerluxe.com%2Fsites%2Fsheerluxe%2Ffiles%2Farticles%2F2026%2F10%2Fskinceuticals-ha-intensifier-multi-glycan.png) [#### Hyaluronic Acid Intensifier Multi-Glycan](https://www.awin1.com/cread.php?awinmid=15728&awinaffid=69421&platform=dl&ued=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.skinceuticals.co.uk%2Fen_GB%2Fhyaluronic-acid-intensifier-multi-glycan%2FS122.html) ##### SkinCeuticals, £120 [ Flag this item ](/user/login?destination=/markdownify/node/54509 "Add product to my favourites") ![Ctrl Eye Cream from Mimétique](https://media.sheerluxe.com/aZWHwnaub8RqgQGtiBN7vRYI1RY=/600x0/smart/https%3A%2F%2Fsheerluxe.com%2Fsites%2Fsheerluxe%2Ffiles%2Farticles%2F2026%2F10%2Fmimetique-ctrl-eye-cream-ps43.png) [#### Ctrl Eye Cream](https://www.awin1.com/cread.php?awinmid=59805&awinaffid=69421&platform=dl&ued=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.spacenk.com%2Fuk%2Fskincare%2Feyecare%2Feye-treatment%2Fctrl-eye-cream-UK200059858.html) ##### Mimétique, £43 [ Flag this item ](/user/login?destination=/markdownify/node/54509 "Add product to my favourites") ## PEPTIDES First, a little clarification: peptides aren't one ingredient. They're a whole family of short chains of amino acids, and different peptides have different jobs. Signal peptides, such as palmitoyl pentapeptide-4, are used to support collagen-related processes and improve the appearance of firmness, while copper peptides, such as GHK-Cu, are being studied for their role in skin repair and regeneration. The science is promising, although results depend on the particular peptide and formulation. I love peptides as part of a long-term skin-maintenance strategy, especially when the aim is to support skin quality rather than to chase overnight miracles. ![Rénergie H.P.N. 300-Peptide Cream from Lancôme](https://media.sheerluxe.com/aK-xkhv6OTTyS35oEU2k54_Vkgc=/600x0/smart/https%3A%2F%2Fsheerluxe.com%2Fsites%2Fsheerluxe%2Ffiles%2Farticles%2F2026%2F10%2Flancome-renergie-hpn-300-peptide-cream.png) [#### Rénergie H.P.N. 300-Peptide Cream](https://www.awin1.com/cread.php?awinmid=15734&awinaffid=69421&platform=dl&ued=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.lancome.co.uk%2Fskincare%2Fby-range%2Frenergie%2Frenergie-h.p.n.-300-peptide-cream%2F00769-LAC.html%3Fdwvar_00769-LAC_size%3D50_ml) ##### Lancôme, £89 [ Flag this item ](/user/login?destination=/markdownify/node/54509 "Add product to my favourites") ![Repair Milky Urea Glow Bubble Serum from ShaiShaiShai](https://media.sheerluxe.com/o6ViaPIhgqc5DZuylFNLWAK5Py4=/600x0/smart/https%3A%2F%2Fsheerluxe.com%2Fsites%2Fsheerluxe%2Ffiles%2Farticles%2F2026%2F10%2Fshaishaishai-repair-milky-urea-glow-bubble-serum-ps25.png) [#### Repair Milky Urea Glow Bubble Serum](https://link.amazon/B0eyHY15y) ##### ShaiShaiShai, £25 [ Flag this item ](/user/login?destination=/markdownify/node/54509 "Add product to my favourites") ![Peptide Fix Finishing Oil from Nip+Fab](https://media.sheerluxe.com/yJhDbJfCtYZLEDMZJvfu41f8ffw=/600x0/smart/https%3A%2F%2Fsheerluxe.com%2Fsites%2Fsheerluxe%2Ffiles%2Farticles%2F2026%2F10%2Fnipfab-peptide-fix-finishing-oil-2.png) [#### Peptide Fix Finishing Oil](https://www.awin1.com/cread.php?awinmid=2041&awinaffid=69421&platform=dl&ued=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.boots.com%2Fnipandfab-peptide-fix-finishing-oil-2-30ml-10343436%3F) ##### Nip+Fab, £29.95 [ Flag this item ](/user/login?destination=/markdownify/node/54509 "Add product to my favourites") ![Liquid Peptides Advanced MP from Medik8](https://media.sheerluxe.com/8OQzQVZ4jkxVLrpSK38nNvzD3eA=/600x0/smart/https%3A%2F%2Fsheerluxe.com%2Fsites%2Fsheerluxe%2Ffiles%2Farticles%2F2026%2F10%2Fmedik8-liquid-peptides-advanced-mp.png) [#### Liquid Peptides Advanced MP](https://www.awin1.com/cread.php?awinmid=99011&awinaffid=69421&platform=dl&ued=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.medik8.com%2Fproducts%2Fliquid-peptides-advanced-mp%3Fvariant%3D54828902711676) ##### Medik8, £82 [ Flag this item ](/user/login?destination=/markdownify/node/54509 "Add product to my favourites") [ ![](https://media.sheerluxe.com/jeM-1SGF_WiQRpvxDrelYwtbKOc=/800x0/smart/https%3A%2F%2Fsheerluxe.com%2Fsites%2Fsheerluxe%2Ffiles%2Farticles%2F2026%2F10%2Fsl-editorial-161026-alex-s-skincare-ingredients-to-come-peptides-2.jpg) ](https://www.awin1.com/cread.php?awinmid=15734&awinaffid=69421&platform=dl&ued=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.lancome.co.uk%2Fskincare%2Fby-range%2Frenergie%2Frenergie-h.p.n.-300-peptide-cream%2F00769-LAC.html%3Fdwvar_00769-LAC_size%3D50_ml) [ ![](https://media.sheerluxe.com/H3NjgqcNFcUaviahPqJcu2D84Bc=/800x0/smart/https%3A%2F%2Fsheerluxe.com%2Fsites%2Fsheerluxe%2Ffiles%2Farticles%2F2026%2F10%2Fsl-editorial-161026-alex-s-skincare-ingredients-to-come-ceramides-2.jpg) ](https://www.awin1.com/cread.php?awinmid=2082&awinaffid=69421&platform=dl&ued=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.lookfantastic.com%2Fp%2Fcerave-hydrating-hyaluronic-acid-water-gel-for-plumping-hydration-with-ceramides-hyaluronic-acid-niacinamide-48ml%2F17745345%2F) ## CERAMIDES Think of your skin cells as bricks and ceramides as part of the mortar holding everything together. These naturally occurring lipids make up roughly 50% of the skin barrier's intercellular lipids, and they're essential for keeping moisture in and irritants out. When ceramide levels or their organisation are disrupted, skin can become drier, tighter and more reactive. I particularly like ceramide-rich skincare in autumn because it's about reinforcing the protective barrier, rather than simply adding another layer of hydration. ![Hydrating Hyaluronic Acid Water Gel from CeraVe](https://media.sheerluxe.com/hCns09mHj04-wq9CHODRnNXUsOQ=/600x0/smart/https%3A%2F%2Fsheerluxe.com%2Fsites%2Fsheerluxe%2Ffiles%2Farticles%2F2026%2F10%2Fcerave-hydrating-hyaluronic-acid-water-gel-ps1950.png) [#### Hydrating Hyaluronic Acid Water Gel ](https://www.awin1.com/cread.php?awinmid=2082&awinaffid=69421&platform=dl&ued=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.lookfantastic.com%2Fp%2Fcerave-hydrating-hyaluronic-acid-water-gel-for-plumping-hydration-with-ceramides-hyaluronic-acid-niacinamide-48ml%2F17745345%2F) ##### CeraVe, £19.50 [ Flag this item ](/user/login?destination=/markdownify/node/54509 "Add product to my favourites") ![Stabilizing Repair Cream from Dermalogica](https://media.sheerluxe.com/6MFR1OH63-RMWyOo5zdLBormUOQ=/600x0/smart/https%3A%2F%2Fsheerluxe.com%2Fsites%2Fsheerluxe%2Ffiles%2Farticles%2F2026%2F10%2Fdermalogica-stabilizing-repair-cream-ps65.png) [#### Stabilizing Repair Cream](https://www.awin1.com/cread.php?awinmid=40836&awinaffid=69421&platform=dl&ued=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.dermalogica.co.uk%2Fproducts%2Fstabilizing-repair-cream%3Fview%3Ddefault-product%26variant%3D43745835221184) ##### Dermalogica, £65 [ Flag this item ](/user/login?destination=/markdownify/node/54509 "Add product to my favourites") ![ICE Ceramide Moisturizing Cream from Sunday Riley](https://media.sheerluxe.com/Dh3JviRj63JR31EBTEhvIqypezk=/600x0/smart/https%3A%2F%2Fsheerluxe.com%2Fsites%2Fsheerluxe%2Ffiles%2Farticles%2F2026%2F10%2Fsunday-riley-ice-ceramide-moisturising-cream-ps60.png) [#### ICE Ceramide Moisturizing Cream](https://www.awin1.com/cread.php?awinmid=59805&awinaffid=69421&platform=dl&ued=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.spacenk.com%2Fuk%2Fskincare%2Fmoisturisers%2Fday-moisturiser%2Fice-ceramide-moisturizing-cream-UK200062912.html%3F) ##### Sunday Riley, £60 [ Flag this item ](/user/login?destination=/markdownify/node/54509 "Add product to my favourites") ![Advanced Gold Ceramide Capsules Daily Youth Restoring Serum from Elizabeth Arden](https://media.sheerluxe.com/VGhICFYUx07c-xK33DA3tkR2m3w=/600x0/smart/https%3A%2F%2Fsheerluxe.com%2Fsites%2Fsheerluxe%2Ffiles%2Farticles%2F2026%2F10%2Felizabeth-arden-advanced-gold-ceramide-capsules-daily-youth-restoring-serum.png) [#### Advanced Gold Ceramide Capsules Daily Youth Restoring Serum](https://john-lewis-and-partners.pxf.io/VOWGga) ##### Elizabeth Arden, £85 [ Flag this item ](/user/login?destination=/markdownify/node/54509 "Add product to my favourites") ## FATTY ACID & LIPIDS Here's something worth knowing: ceramides don't work alone. Your skin's protective lipid structure also relies on cholesterol and free fatty acids, and it's the balance and organisation of these lipids that helps the barrier function properly. I look for moisturisers that combine these ingredients, often with nourishing emollients such as shea butter, which helps to soften skin and reduce moisture loss. And don't confuse richness with effectiveness: a cream can feel wonderfully luxurious without necessarily delivering the right combination of barrier-supporting ingredients. ![Moisturising Rich Cream from Byoma](https://media.sheerluxe.com/dg3rfPiE4RG4Q4v-9uQXzOFIGQM=/600x0/smart/https%3A%2F%2Fsheerluxe.com%2Fsites%2Fsheerluxe%2Ffiles%2Farticles%2F2026%2F10%2Fbyoma-moisturising-rich-cream.png) [#### Moisturising Rich Cream](https://www.awin1.com/cread.php?awinmid=59805&awinaffid=69421&platform=dl&ued=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.spacenk.com%2Fuk%2Fskincare%2Fmoisturisers%2Fday-moisturiser%2Fmoisturising-rich-cream-UK200039087.html) ##### Byoma, £15 [ Flag this item ](/user/login?destination=/markdownify/node/54509 "Add product to my favourites") ![The Renewal Oil from La Mer](https://media.sheerluxe.com/m-e_6jzscOfvZ8PEYBkdBL0yFBU=/600x0/smart/https%3A%2F%2Fsheerluxe.com%2Fsites%2Fsheerluxe%2Ffiles%2Farticles%2F2026%2F10%2Fla-mer-the-renewal-oil-ps230.png) [#### The Renewal Oil](https://www.awin1.com/cread.php?awinmid=59805&awinaffid=69421&platform=dl&ued=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.spacenk.com%2Fuk%2Fskincare%2Ftreatment%2Fface-oils%2Fthe-renewal-oil-UK200040651.html) ##### La Mer, £225 [ Flag this item ](/user/login?destination=/markdownify/node/54509 "Add product to my favourites") ![Super Restorative Night Cream from Clarins](https://media.sheerluxe.com/2nKAyt00AyOFVzeE30hdoo0DcEg=/600x0/smart/https%3A%2F%2Fsheerluxe.com%2Fsites%2Fsheerluxe%2Ffiles%2Farticles%2F2026%2F10%2Fclarins-super-restorative-night-cream-ps89.png) [#### Super Restorative Night Cream](https://click.linksynergy.com/deeplink?id=etT1jgERWYw&mid=37335&murl=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.clarins.co.uk%2Fsuper-restorative-night-cream---all-skin-types%2FCS00595078.html) ##### Clarins, £90 [ Flag this item ](/user/login?destination=/markdownify/node/54509 "Add product to my favourites") ![Omega+ Complex Moisturiser from Paula's Choice](https://media.sheerluxe.com/3Y9_TWfzgMf3YiPft8_sZM7MLM8=/600x0/smart/https%3A%2F%2Fsheerluxe.com%2Fsites%2Fsheerluxe%2Ffiles%2Farticles%2F2026%2F10%2Fpaulas-choice-omega-complex-moisturiser-50ml-ps39.png) [#### Omega+ Complex Moisturiser](https://www.awin1.com/cread.php?awinmid=29063&awinaffid=69421&platform=dl&ued=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.cultbeauty.co.uk%2Fp%2Fpaula-s-choice-omega-complex-moisturiser-50ml%2F12051693%2F) ##### Paula's Choice, £39 [ Flag this item ](/user/login?destination=/markdownify/node/54509 "Add product to my favourites") [ ![](https://media.sheerluxe.com/SITxKJtBKB6EXarM0xdYiB-HP3g=/800x0/smart/https%3A%2F%2Fsheerluxe.com%2Fsites%2Fsheerluxe%2Ffiles%2Farticles%2F2026%2F10%2Fsl-editorial-161026-alex-s-skincare-ingredients-to-come-fatty-acid-lipids-2.jpg) ](https://www.awin1.com/cread.php?awinmid=59805&awinaffid=69421&platform=dl&ued=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.spacenk.com%2Fuk%2Fskincare%2Fmoisturisers%2Fday-moisturiser%2Fmoisturising-rich-cream-UK200039087.html) [ ![](https://media.sheerluxe.com/WpWckAxM3D6nurF1St7Ee3YMYc8=/800x0/smart/https%3A%2F%2Fsheerluxe.com%2Fsites%2Fsheerluxe%2Ffiles%2Farticles%2F2026%2F10%2Fsl-editorial-161026-alex-s-skincare-ingredients-to-come-ectoin.jpg) ](https://www.awin1.com/cread.php?awinmid=59805&awinaffid=69421&platform=dl&ued=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.spacenk.com%2Fuk%2Fskincare%2Ftreatment%2Fserums%2Fcopper-tripeptide-ectoin-advanced-repair-serum-UK200051015.html) ## ECTOIN One of the more interesting ingredients in modern skincare, ectoin is a molecule produced by certain microorganisms to help them survive extreme environmental conditions. In skincare, it's valued for its water-binding and protective properties, with emerging evidence supporting its ability to improve hydration and protect the skin barrier against environmental stress. I particularly like it for now because we're constantly moving between cold outdoor air and dry, centrally heated rooms. Think of it as an extra layer of support for skin that's having to adapt to changing conditions. ![Copper Tripeptide & Ectoin Advanced Repair Serum from Allies Of Skin](https://media.sheerluxe.com/SXH5yNNDEDXhdOuBci5FkIBxvmo=/600x0/smart/https%3A%2F%2Fsheerluxe.com%2Fsites%2Fsheerluxe%2Ffiles%2Farticles%2F2026%2F10%2Fallies-of-skin-copper-tripeptide-ectoin-advanced-repair-serum_0.png) [#### Copper Tripeptide & Ectoin Advanced Repair Serum](https://www.awin1.com/cread.php?awinmid=59805&awinaffid=69421&platform=dl&ued=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.spacenk.com%2Fuk%2Fskincare%2Ftreatment%2Fserums%2Fcopper-tripeptide-ectoin-advanced-repair-serum-UK200051015.html) ##### Allies Of Skin, £190 [ Flag this item ](/user/login?destination=/markdownify/node/54509 "Add product to my favourites") ![Ectoin Hydro-Barrier Serum from The Inkey List](https://media.sheerluxe.com/jVi1udn6dUQQDFUx7geH6cwI0rY=/600x0/smart/https%3A%2F%2Fsheerluxe.com%2Fsites%2Fsheerluxe%2Ffiles%2Farticles%2F2026%2F10%2Fcopy-of-the-inkey-list-ectoin-hydro-barrier-serum-ps16.png) [#### Ectoin Hydro-Barrier Serum](https://the-inkey-list.sjv.io/7X7ZKy) ##### The Inkey List, £16 [ Flag this item ](/user/login?destination=/markdownify/node/54509 "Add product to my favourites") ![Supercharged Glow Complex from DUA By AB](https://media.sheerluxe.com/DvffLUgHbvDW6xIRLPh5KDmDAcg=/600x0/smart/https%3A%2F%2Fsheerluxe.com%2Fsites%2Fsheerluxe%2Ffiles%2Farticles%2F2026%2F10%2Fdua-by-ab-supercharged-glow-complex-ps65.png) [#### Supercharged Glow Complex](https://duabyab.com/en-uk/products/supercharged-glow-complex?variant=55571134873924) ##### DUA By AB, £65 [ Flag this item ](/user/login?destination=/markdownify/node/54509 "Add product to my favourites") ![Multi-Quench Hydration Mist from Prequel](https://media.sheerluxe.com/Vs30tYWYXtSMUZBQgFZsrM3YV9c=/600x0/smart/https%3A%2F%2Fsheerluxe.com%2Fsites%2Fsheerluxe%2Ffiles%2Farticles%2F2026%2F10%2Fprequel-multi-quench-hydration-mist-ps20.png) [#### Multi-Quench Hydration Mist](https://www.awin1.com/cread.php?awinmid=59805&awinaffid=69421&platform=dl&ued=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.spacenk.com%2Fuk%2Fskincare%2Fmoisturisers%2Fday-moisturiser%2Fmulti-quench-hydration-mist-UK200065349.html) ##### Prequel, £20 [ Flag this item ](/user/login?destination=/markdownify/node/54509 "Add product to my favourites") [ Sign in to comment with your SheerLuxe profile ](/user/login?destination=)Or continue to comment as a Guest below [View the discussion thread.](http://sheerluxe-dev.disqus.com/) *more from* Beauty [View All Beauty](/beauty) ![The Brands, Treatments & Experts A Beauty Founder Really Rates ](https://media.sheerluxe.com/GlOL7ab7QbyC7PRzcY6dvcZmx_I=/200x267/smart/https%3A%2F%2Fsheerluxe.com%2Fsites%2Fsheerluxe%2Ffiles%2Farticles%2F2026%2F10%2Fsl-site-assets-021026-a-beauty-insiders-go-to-brands-treatments-more-hero-thumb.jpg) [Beauty](/beauty) / 02 October 2026 [## The Brands, Treatments & Experts A Beauty Founder Really Rates ](/beauty/the-brands-treatments-experts-a-beauty-founder-really-rates) ![All The New Drops, Events & Cool Things Happening In Beauty](https://media.sheerluxe.com/zOYLU2YQT449f9OWMrU9IlgL_QU=/200x267/smart/https%3A%2F%2Fsheerluxe.com%2Fsites%2Fsheerluxe%2Ffiles%2Farticles%2F2026%2F10%2Fsl-site-assets-011026-beauty-radar-hero-thumb.jpg) [Beauty](/beauty) / 01 October 2026 [## All The New Drops, Events & Cool Things Happening In Beauty ](/beauty/all-the-new-drops-events-cool-things-happening-in-beauty) ![Is AI the Future of Beauty?](https://media.sheerluxe.com/ru2VbhiXxMcgkcvDEJdvlSI1Fic=/200x267/smart/https%3A%2F%2Fsheerluxe.com%2Fsites%2Fsheerluxe%2Ffiles%2Farticles%2F2026%2F09%2Fsl-site-assets-300926-is-ai-the-future-of-beauty-thumb.jpg) [The Business Edition](/the-business-edition)/ 30 September 2026 [## Is AI the Future of Beauty? 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