Beautygen Renew II Velvet Touch is a rejuvenating 24-hour jar cream formulated specifically for dry, line-prone skin. Its primary active is Chlamydomonas Extract — a snow algae (Chlamydomonas sp.) extract that Dr. Grandel identifies as the defining active of the entire Beautygen line and brands as an activator of the skin’s longevity pathways. The formula also contains Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1 and Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7, a well-researched anti-age peptide pair that supports the skin’s structural matrix while reducing the appearance of lines and wrinkles. A blended composition of safflower, rose hip, babassu, and shea oils, plus squalane, delivers the characteristic “velvet touch” texture and addresses the taut, uncomfortable feeling typical of dry skin. The result is skin that feels replenished, smoother, and more elastic after consistent twice-daily use.

Beautygen is Dr. Grandel’s anti-aging product line built around Chlamydomonas Extract — an extract from snow algae (Chlamydomonas sp.) that thrive in extreme alpine and polar environments. The alga produces protective red pigmentation under UV stress and harsh cold conditions; Dr. Grandel’s brand science positions this adaptation as an activator of what they call the skin’s “beauty gene,” with links to longevity-associated cellular pathways that help the skin maintain elasticity and slow visible aging. In INCI terms, the ingredient appears as Chlamydomonas Extract. It is paired with anti-age peptides (Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1 and Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7) and a nourishing oil complex to deliver both biological activity and immediate skin-feel improvement.

The anti-age peptides in Beautygen Renew II Velvet Touch are Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1 and Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7. Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1 is a biomimetic peptide derived from a fragment of collagen; it stimulates the skin’s own production of collagen I, collagen III, collagen IV, and fibronectin, helping to restore structural density over time. Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7 complements this by reducing the activity of interleukin-6 (IL-6), a signaling molecule that contributes to glycation-related skin aging. Together they address both the loss of structural proteins and the low-grade inflammatory processes associated with mature, dry skin. These two peptides together are equivalent in composition to what is commercially known as the Matrixyl 3000 peptide system.

Apply Beautygen Renew II Velvet Touch twice daily — morning and evening. Start on cleansed skin; if you use an eye cream, apply that first on the delicate eye area before moving to the face. Use approximately a hazelnut-sized amount and spread it across the face, neck, and décolleté using gentle upward movements. Allow the formula to absorb before applying sunscreen (mornings) or leaving skin bare (evenings). The cream is packaged in a jar; use a clean spatula to maintain hygiene across the jar’s lifespan. As a 24-hour care, a single morning application provides all-day comfort for dry skin; the evening application supports the skin’s overnight repair cycle.

Beautygen Renew II Velvet Touch is not fragrance-free. The INCI includes Parfum (Fragrance) and the individual fragrance component Limonene. Multiple authorized retailers including biokosmetikoftexas.com note that the formula is “gentle enough for sensitive skin” and tag it as suitable for sensitive and dry skin types; however, those with confirmed fragrance allergies or extreme fragrance sensitivity should patch test on the inner forearm before full-face use. The formula does not contain alcohol denat., parabens, or mineral oil. It is a product of German manufacture and tested to professional salon distribution standards.

The same 50 ml jar is listed at $165 by eSkinStore, an authorized US retailer. The brand-direct German price is €84 (approximately $91–$95 depending on exchange rate, before shipping from Germany). organicskincare.com’s price of $103.75 is meaningfully below the authorized US retail benchmark without crossing into grey-market territory — the product carries a legitimate origin and complies with Dr. Grandel authorized distribution. There is also a 125 ml professional (Pro Size) format available through Amazon marketplace sellers at $131; the per-ml cost of the 50 ml at OSC ($2.08/ml) is lower than the Pro Size per-ml rate ($1.05/ml), so the Pro Size remains the better value per application, but requires a larger upfront commitment.