Skincare glossary
Peptides
Short chains of amino acids that signal skin to behave in particular ways, depending on which peptide is used.
- Who it suits
- Skin looking to support firmness and resilience.
Why are peptides used?
Added to support firmer, more resilient-looking skin over time, but the specific peptide used matters more than the word itself.
Worth knowing
Don't buy on the word “peptides” alone. Check which peptides are used and whether the finished product has evidence behind it.
Products with peptides
Overnight moisturiserMedik8
£££Advanced Night Restore
Night cream designed to support skin overnight
Peptide moisturiserNATURIUM
££Multi-peptide Moisturizer
Peptide moisturiser for hydration and firmness
Daily moistureMedik8
£££Total Moisture Daily Facial Cream
Daily moisturiser for sustained hydration
Pore-smoothing serumSkinCeuticals
££££P-TIOX Serum
Peptide serum targeting expression lines and texture
Retinal cream serumNATURIUM
££Retinaldehyde Cream Serum
Cream serum combining retinal with hydration
Retinol eye masksMurad
£££Retinol Youth Renewal Eye Masks
Retinol eye masks for smoothing and hydration
Peptide firming eye carePaula's Choice
£££Pro-Collagen Peptide Firming Eye Serum
Peptide eye serum for firmness
Byoma
££Longevit-8 Peptide Serum
Copper peptide ‘skin longevity’ serum with Phyto-PDRN, NMN and ceramides
Articles mentioning peptides
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This month's launches
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Ingredient deep dive
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Point of view
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