Alanine
Alanine is a humectant used in skincare. It's found in 62 products in our database, making it one of the most common ingredients.
What it does
Draws in moisture
Who it's best for
All skin types, especially dry or dehydrated skin.
- Dehydrated skin that needs a moisture boost regardless of skin type
- Oily skin types who want lightweight hydration without heaviness
- Anyone living in a humid climate where humectants work best
Works well with
- +Locks moisture in(occlusive)
- +Softens and smooths(emollient)
- +Works on your skin(active)
62 products
Draws in moisture
Best products with Alanine
Top products with Alanine
The Littles 8.0
Deep Water Surge Hydrating Serum 30 with PDRN, Hyaluronic Acid, and Ceramide
Vitamin Enriched Smoothing Serum with Niacinamide + Vitamin C
Ceramide Milky Essence for Full-Body Hydration
Moisture Treatment Mask c-PDRN® for Hydration & Redness Relief
Buffet
Multi-Peptide + Copper Peptides 1% for Wrinkles and Skin Elasticity
Strength Peptide Barrier Boost Moisturizer with Hyaluronic Acid and Niacinamide
Strength Trainer Peptide Boost Moisturizer
Amino Rain™ Glasswater Serum
Multi-Peptide + Hyaluronic Acid Serum for Firmness and Elasticity
Cica Daily Soothing Mask Sheet
Rice Lipids + Ectoin Microemulsion Moisturizer for Soothing Hydration & Reduced Redness
RETINOL SKIN CREAM
The 6 Peptide Skin Booster Serum
Reedle Shot 100 Essence
Ceramic Milk Ampoule
Dream Oasis Deep Hydration Serum
TIME-FILLER Crème Absolue Correction Rides
Jet Lag Deep Hydration Serum
Frequently asked questions
What does Alanine do in skincare?
Alanine is classified as "draws in moisture" in skincare formulations. Draws in moisture.
Is Alanine safe for sensitive skin?
Alanine is generally well-tolerated and has no specific concern flags in our database. As with any ingredient, patch-test if you have highly reactive skin.
What products contain Alanine?
62 products in our database contain Alanine. The highest-rated is Drunk Elephant The Littles 8.0 scoring 9.8/9.8.
Can I use Alanine every day?
Yes, humectants are gentle enough for daily use and are a staple in most skincare routines. They work well both morning and evening.