Peptide Serums & Skincare
Copper peptide serums, a daily cream and a cleanser - a complete routine for smoother-looking skin.
Peptide serums, and the routine around them
Peptides are short chains of amino acids, the building blocks of the proteins in your skin, and in cosmetics they are the actives chosen for skin that looks firmer, smoother and more even. Every serum in this range is built on Copper Tripeptide-1, the copper peptide, and pairs it with a second peptide that gives the formula a focus. Everything is clinically formulated in Australia, topical and cosmetic - available to everyone, no consultation needed.
The SNAP-8 Firming Serum adds Acetyl Octapeptide-3, the peptide used for the look of expression lines, in a light serum that layers under moisturiser and makeup. The KPV Repair Serum adds KPV, a short peptide chosen for skin that looks calm and even. The Copper Peptide Renewal Cream carries the copper peptide in a daily moisturiser, and the Purifying Foaming Cleanser is the first step for both. Serum and cream together make the Firming Duo; the full face routine is the Peptide Skin System.
Looking specifically for a copper peptide serum for the face? That page puts the four face options side by side with the questions people ask before choosing.
How to use a peptide serum
Cleanse, pat dry, then press two or three drops into the face and neck and let it absorb for a minute before moisturiser, with sunscreen in the morning. Start once a day and move to morning and night once your skin is used to it. Keep retinol and strong acids in the other half of the day. Patch test first, keep it away from the eyes, and give the routine 8 to 12 weeks of consistent use: cosmetic peptides change how skin looks gradually, and the fair test is a photo in the same light two to three months apart.
Curious how the ingredients work? Read the copper peptides guide or copper peptides explained. Complete routines at bundle pricing live on the routines page.
Frequently asked questions
What is a peptide serum?
A leave-on face serum whose main actives are peptides: short chains of amino acids used in cosmetics for how skin looks and feels. Ours are built on Copper Tripeptide-1, the copper peptide, paired with a second peptide such as SNAP-8 or KPV that gives each serum its focus.
Which peptide serum is best for my skin?
For the look of fine lines and expression lines, the SNAP-8 Firming Serum. For skin that looks reactive, red or uneven, the KPV Repair Serum. For a single daily step, the Copper Peptide Renewal Cream. The Firming Duo pairs serum and cream at a routine price.
Are peptides good for skin that looks sensitive?
Peptides are generally considered gentle and are often chosen by people whose skin looks reactive. Patch test first, start once a day and stop if irritation occurs. Results vary between individuals.
Can I use a peptide serum with retinol or vitamin C?
Yes, with spacing. Use the peptide serum in one part of the day and retinol or a strong vitamin C in the other, or alternate nights. Niacinamide and hyaluronic acid layer with it without any spacing.
How long until a peptide serum shows results?
Plan on 8 to 12 weeks of daily use. Cosmetic peptides change how skin looks gradually; compare photos taken in the same light two to three months apart.
