It feels like every day a new skincare “must-have” comes around promising a clear, firm face. It can be tough to tell fact from fiction. But when it comes to peptides, we now know dermatologists and other experts love the stuff. So, we rounded up some of the best peptide serum for smoothing fine lines and increasing collagen. Note: there’s absolutely nothing wrong with aging and the term “anti-aging” is a little offensive, TBH. But just because we’re not ashamed of having wrinkles doesn’t mean we don’t want to have our best skin ever.
Peptides or polypeptides, help your skin by telling it to produce more collagen. It’s like lying to your skin that you’re younger than you actually are. That’s crucial because after age 35, collagen production starts to slow down. Chemically, peptides are strings of amino acids that are often called the “building blocks” of your skin. Not only can they help smooth fine lines and wrinkles, but they can also protect against environmental damage from free radicals.
The most effective peptides are ones that you don’t rinse off your face, such as moisturizer, eye cream or serum. When the peptide trend first hit, prices were pretty steep. But now there are much more affordable, even drugstore, brands creating similar products, just with maybe less strength than you’d get from your a luxe brand. And there’s nothing wrong with that. Below, our favorites to get you started on your new peptide journey. Here’s to healthy-looking skin in 2020.
Bliss.
Bliss Bright Idea Vitamin C + Tri-Peptide Serum
With both collagen and vitamin C, this serum is a two-for-one.
Buy: Bright Idea Vitamin C + Tri-Peptide Serum $24.99
Dr. Jart+.
Dr. Jart+ Peptidin Radiance Serum
An “eight-peptide complex” and peach flower extract make this serum an ultra-skin brightener.
Dr. Roebuck’s.
Dr. Roebuck’s Ningaloo Copper Peptide Firming Serum
With the addition of plant-based hyaluronic acid, this serum helps skin retain moisture.
Elemis.
Elemis Peptide4 Antioxidant Hydra-Serum
A blend of Lotus flower milk, Saffron flower and Indian gooseberry leaves skin looking smooth.
Buy: Peptide4 Antioxidant Hydra-Serum $72
Olay.
Olay Skin B3 + Peptides Wrinkle Correction Serum
The addition of vitamin B3 (niacinamide) helps even skin tone.
Peter Thomas Roth.
Peter Thomas Roth PRO Strength Retinoid Peptide Serum
A whopping 10 percent Granactive retinoid and 5 percent hexapeptide complex make for a more intense anti-aging treatment.
StriVectin.
StriVectin Peptight Tightening & Brightening Face Serum
Hexapeptides and vitamin C-rich Australian Kakadu plum extract brighten skin.
Buy: Peptight Tightening & Brightening Face Serum $99
The Inkey List.
The Inkey List Collagen Booster Firming Peptide Serum
This ultra-affordable serum is a favorite for the way it plumps skin and events out texture issues.
The Ordinary.
The Ordinary Buffet + Copper Peptides 1%
If you love the brand’s OG Buffet, you’ll go crazy for this upgraded version with copper peptides to improve skin health.
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