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Hydrator / Humectant

Polyglutamic Acid

Often labeled as: PGA

The hydrator that holds 4x more water than Hyaluronic Acid.

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Overall Safety Safe
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Pregnancy Safety Safe
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Comedogenic (0-5) 0 / 5
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Irritancy (0-5) 0 / 5

๐Ÿ”ฌ How It Actually Works

A water-soluble peptide derived from fermented soybeans. Its massive molecule size creates a flexible, glass-like film on the skin to lock in moisture.

๐Ÿ’– Why your skin loves it

Intensely hydrates, reduces the appearance of pores, and gives a "glass skin" finish.

๐Ÿ’ก Pro Tip

Plays incredibly well under makeup as a hydrating primer.

โš–๏ธ Myth vs. Fact

The Myth

It replaces Hyaluronic Acid.

The Science

They work best together. HA hydrates the deeper layers, while PGA seals the surface.

๐Ÿงด Formulations featuring Polyglutamic Acid

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CeraGlow Gel Moisturizer
Dr Anne
CeraGlow Gel Moisturizer
Moisturizer

A highly advanced gel moisturizer designed specifically for oily and acne-prone skin types. It utilizes a highly effective 3 percent Niacinamide concentration alongside Ceramides to strengthen the barrier without suffocating the pores. The unique inclusion of Crocus Chrysanthus bulb extract acts as an advanced botanical growth factor to maintain skin firmness safely. It completely bypasses heavy occlusive waxes.

โ˜… 9.6
Hyaluronic Acid Hydrating Essence
Dr Anne
Hyaluronic Acid Hydrating Essence
Toner

A breathtakingly elegant, minimalist hydration essence. It completely bypasses heavy silicones and complex botanical extracts, focusing purely on massive water-binding agents. By utilizing a clinical dose of Sodium Hyaluronate alongside Polyglutamic Acid, D-Panthenol, and Glycerin, it acts as a sheer liquid sponge that pulls ambient moisture directly into the stratum corneum.

โ˜… 9.6
Essential Skin Booster
Skinmade
Essential Skin Booster
Essence

A masterfully engineered barrier-rescue essence from Skinmade. Instead of relying purely on standard hyaluronic acid, this fluid functions as a complete bio-mimetic hydration engine. It deploys multiple Mineral Electrolytes (Sodium, Calcium, Potassium, Magnesium PCA) and Polyglutamic Acid to command water flow directly into cellular aquaporins. Furthermore, it suspends critical Signal Peptides to actively trigger collagen repair loops. The texture is a profound, viscous silky water that glides onto the skin effortlessly, absorbing within 15 seconds to leave a touch-soft, deeply quenched mochi-bounce canvas without any tacky weight.

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Advanced Metabiotic Micro Essence
Dr Anne
Advanced Metabiotic Micro Essence
Toner

A breathtakingly advanced, ultra-premium fermentation essence. It utilizes a massive, multi-tiered microbiome complex featuring Galactomyces, Saccharomyces, Lactobacillus, and Bifida ferment filtrates. By driving these bio-ferments deeply into the skin alongside Polyglutamic Acid and Beta-Glucan, it drastically shifts the dermal environment to support profound cellular repair, hydration, and visible brightening safely.