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SNAP-8

Skin & cosmetic

A synthetic acetylated octapeptide that is an elongated analog of acetyl hexapeptide-8.

Acetyl Octapeptide-3Snap 8SNAP8

Observed median price

$42

0%

6

Active listings

0

Independent lab tests

$29–$60

Observed price range

4

Known aliases

Understand this compound

What is SNAP-8?

Widely studieda.k.a. Acetyl Octapeptide-3

A topical cosmetic peptide, an extended relative of Argireline.

Skin & cosmetic

Good to know: Most supportive data originate from the ingredient's developer (Lipotec) rather than independent researchers, and real-world topical efficacy is limited by skin penetration.

How does SNAP-8 work?

An extended, eight-amino-acid analog of Argireline that similarly mimics the SNAP-25 N-terminus to interfere with SNARE-complex-mediated acetylcholine release at neuromuscular junctions.

Mechanism of action from published research — how the molecule behaves, not a claim about any product or any human-use effect.

What is SNAP-8 researched for?

Studied as a topical cosmetic ingredient for dynamic (expression) wrinkle reduction.

  • Skin & cosmeticStudied in cosmetic and skin research — collagen, elasticity, and appearance.
How far has the research gone?

Widely studied (cosmetic literature) — small industry-linked trials report wrinkle-depth reductions, claimed to exceed Argireline at equivalent concentrations.

Where the science stands — an approved drug is not the same as the research-grade material a vendor sells, which is unregulated regardless.

What should I check before buying?
  • Independent purity. Look for a third-party COA (Janoshik or MZ) showing a measured purity — not just a number the vendor typed.
  • Batch match. The strongest evidence is a certificate for the exact batch you’ll receive, attributed to this vendor — check the cross-verification on the listing.
  • Vendor reputation. See how the vendor is talked about in the community before trusting a new name.

Research context only — VialGrade never gives dosing, medical, or human-use guidance.

US legal status

Research-use-only — not FDA-approved

Sold “for research use only,” this compound is not FDA-approved for human use and has not been evaluated for safety, purity, or sterility in people. It is generally not a scheduled controlled substance, so buying it as a research chemical is typically not itself a drug crime — but marketing or using it as a drug is not lawful, and it is not a dietary supplement.

Read the full US legal overview →

General information, not legal or medical advice. VialGrade sells nothing and encourages no human use.

Compare by real cost

Cheapest SNAP-8, by price per mg

Vials come in different sizes, so the sticker price lies. This ranks every listing by what a milligram actually costs — with independent test purity where we have it.

#VendorSizePricePer mgTested purityReal $/active mg
1Bluum Peptides10mg total$29$2.90/mgView
2Ez Peptides10mg total$35$3.50/mgView
3Felix Chemical Supply10mg total$60$6.00/mgView
4Umbrella Labs5mg total$51$10.2/mgView

Real $/active mg divides the price-per-mg by the measured purity — the honest cost of the actual peptide, so a 90%-pure vial isn’t compared as if it were 99%. Too cheap? flags a listing far below the market rate — often underdosing or a fake, not a deal. The crown marks the cheapest non-outlier; best value marks the lowest real cost per active mg.

Current market

All SNAP-8 listings

Snap-8 10mgBluum Peptides
B+Grade B+
Skin & cosmetic

$29

$2.90/mg

-39% vs median/mg

Vendor catalog No lab testLive data

Availability

In stock

Last checked

3 hours ago

SNAP-8 10mg 10mgEZ Peptides
AGrade A
Skin & cosmetic

$35

$3.50/mg

-26% vs median/mg

Vendor catalog No lab testLive data

Availability

In stock

Last checked

1 hour ago

SNAP-8 1 vialPureRawz
C-Grade C-
Skin & cosmetic

$42

Vendor catalog No lab testLive data

Availability

In stock

Last checked

3 hours ago

Research notes aren’t product proof

Research summaries describe published literature and market data only. They do not establish the identity, quality, safety, or legal status of any listed physical product.