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Perhaps the top “it-girl” skincare ingredient right now ispeptides.

The Ordinary Multi-Peptide + Copper Peptides 1% Serum bottle held in hand in sunlight

Derek Deng

Copper peptides arent common inface serums, and when they are, theyre not cheap.

The Feel: Thick but Fast-Absorbing

The serums texture strikes the perfect balance between goopy and watery.

Its slightly viscous and gel-like, but also lightweight.

The Ordinary Multi-Peptide + Copper Peptides Serum

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The Scent: Noticeable and Chemical

Perhaps the most disagreeable aspect of this serum is the scent.

I cant exactly pinpoint it, but its a sharp copper-y scent that may not be for everyone.

Copper peptides:Apparently, copper peptides are likenatures Botox.

Close-up of Byrdie writer Derek Deng dispensing a dropper of blue The Ordinary Copper Peptides serum into his hand

Derek Deng

It can potentially help with collagen production, moisture retention, and wrinkle formation.

Upon software, this product immediately snatched my skin, literally and figuratively.

My complexion was noticeably firmer and smoother, which made for the perfect base for my everyday makeup.

Byrdie writer Derek Deng’s skin before and after using The Ordinary’s Multi-Peptide + Copper Peptides 1% Serum

Derek Deng / Byrdie

However, I dont have mature skin, so I cant speak to the anti-aging benefits.

That said, I found the hydrating aspect of this serum to be lacking.

Still, Id ideally want the formula to include more nourishing and hydrating ingredients, as well.