Ingredient · INCI listed
Hepes
A gentle buffering agent that stabilizes formula pH and can mildly support exfoliation and renewal. A functional supporting ingredient.
Data summary
Products containing
2
Most common in
1 product
serums
Typical pairing
Vitamin C (L-Ascorbic Acid)
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In the catalog
Hepes by the numbers.
We've catalogued 2 products that use hepes, and it's strongly concentrated in serums — 1 product, 50% of where it shows up. Formulations carrying it score 83/100 on average (well above the catalog norm); the strongest is L'Oréal Paris Revitalift Derm Intensives 1.5% Pure Hyaluronic Acid Serum at 88/100.
It co-occurs most with Vitamin C (2 shared formulas) and Peptides (1 shared formula).
Where it shows up
