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Myristoyl Pentapeptide-17

The lash-boosting peptide behind many brow and lash serums—often listed as Myristoyl Pentapeptide-17.

Myristoyl Pentapeptide-17 illustration
Reading ingredients on a skincare label

Spotted this on a label?

Lash peptide

That’s the INCI name—the official way it appears on the back of your serum or cream. Same ingredient, different marketing names.

Structure (cute edition)

Simplified amino acid chain for Myristoyl Pentapeptide-17
2D chemical structure from PubChem ✨ real molecule sketch

Myristoyl Pentapeptide-17 is the product of the reaction of myristic acid and Pentapeptide-17.

INCI: MYRISTOYL PENTAPEPTIDE-17 · ~5 amino acids in our simplified view

What brands say it does

Brands use this peptide to extend the growth phase of lashes and brows. It is a supporting cosmetic active—helpful in a consistent routine, not a prescription lash drug.

Where you’ll find it

Lash serums, brow gels, and dual lash-brow treatments (e.g. peptide lash boosters at Ulta/Sephora).

Other names you might see

Lash peptide

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