Ingredient · Morning or night
Peptides
On the label as: copper peptides, matrixyl
Support firmness; gentle enough for most skin.
Peptides are short chains of amino acids. Some signal skin to make more collagen; copper peptides also help with repair. The effect is gentler and slower than retinol, with much less irritation.
Who it suits
Early fine lines and loss of firmness, especially for skin that cannot take retinol.
How to use it
- Morning or night, after cleansing.
- Not at the same time as strong acids, which can break them down.
- Give them three months.
What to pair it with
Peptides + AHA
Use one in the morning, one at night
Acids can break down peptides. Peptides in the morning, the acid at night.
Everything else pairs fine with peptides: apply the thinnest product first.