peptides

  • matrixyl 3000

    Is Matrixyl 3000 A New And Improved Version Of Anti-Aging Peptide Matrixyl?

    Did you know that Matrixyl isn’t just one ingredient? There’s the original Matrixyl and there’s Matrixyl 3000, a distant cousin developed by the same corporation, Sederma. Yep, just when you thought skincare couldn’t have become more confusing… Matrixyl 3000 is said to be a better version than it predecessor, yet not many skincare brands are […]

  • Paula's Choice peptide booster

    Paula’s Choice Peptide Booster: Does It Work?

    Wait, didn’t Paula Begoun swear for years peptides don’t work? Yes – and then she changed her mind. Whether she caved in to customers or marketing pressure (certainly NOT science, that ain’t there yet), a few years ago Paula’s Choice came out with her own peptide booster – aptly called Paula’s Choice Peptide Booster. Yep, […]

  • the ordinary buffet + copper peptides 1% 03

    Are Copper Peptides Better Than Retinoids?

    Have you heard? Copper is the latest metal to make its way into your serums and moisturisers, in the form of copper peptides. Once again, The Ordinary made this active popular – and confused skincare fanatics who have no idea how to use them or what they even do. Using metals in skincare is nothing […]

  • ordinary buffet revolution peptide serum dupe

    Are They Dupes? The Ordinary “Buffet” VS Revolution Skincare Multi Peptide Serum

    It’s hard to come across a peptide-rich serum cheaper than The Ordinary “Buffet”. Revolution Skincare did it. Their Multi Peptide Serum is just a couple of £ cheaper. If budget’s your main criteria, you may be tempted to switch. Is it really a good idea? Mmmm… Let’s find out: What Ingredients Do The Ordinary “Buffet” […]

  • matrixyl

    Is Matrixyl A Gentler Alternative To Retinol?

    Is Matrixyl a gentler alternative to retinol? If there’s a peptide that can fight wrinkles, this is it. Unlike most other members of the peptide family, Matrixyl has a ton of research supporting its anti-aging properties. The catch? Come on, you knew this was coming. There’s always a catch. Read on to find out the […]

  • palmitoyl-hexapeptide-14

    Is Palmitoyl Hexapeptide-14 A Gentler Alternative To Prescription Retinoids?

    Have you heard of Palmitoyl Hexapeptide-14? It’s probably the less known member of the peptide family. While we’re all fawning over Matrixyl or Argireline (a.k.a. Botox in a jar), Palmitoyl Hexapeptide-14 has sneaked it away into a few serums and moisturizers without anyone noticing. There’s a reason for that…. Let’s look at what the science […]