How to use them
Use them in the same routine in the morning. Apply Vitamin C first, then Peptides, moving from thinnest to thickest texture. Finish with sunscreen in the morning.
- 1CleanseGentle cleanser, pat dry
- 2Vitamin C10% – 20%, wait about 1 minute
- 3Peptidesvaries
- 4Moisturiserthen SPF 50 in the morning
What Peptides does
Short chains of amino acids that signal skin to support collagen and repair. They are gentle, a good anti-ageing option for people who cannot tolerate retinoids, and they layer easily.
- Typical strength
- varies
- When
- AM/PM
- Irritation
- Best for
- Dry, Normal, Sensitive And Combination skin
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What Vitamin C does
A powerful antioxidant that brightens dull skin, fades dark spots and boosts your sunscreen's protection against free radicals. Pure L-ascorbic acid works best at a low pH and oxidises (turns orange) quickly.
- Typical strength
- 10% – 20%
- When
- AM
- Irritation
- Best for
- Normal, Oily, Combination And Dry skin
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Trying to choose one? Read Peptides vs Vitamin C: which is better for your skin.
Frequently asked questions
Can I use Peptides and Vitamin C together?
Yes, it is safe. There is no known chemical conflict between Peptides and Vitamin C, and neither makes the other less effective. They share a goal (aging), so together they reinforce each other.
Which goes first, Peptides or Vitamin C?
Apply Vitamin C first, then Peptides. The general rule is thinnest to thickest texture, and lowest pH first.
Should I use Peptides in the morning or at night?
Peptides: works morning or night. Use morning and night after water-based serums. Low-pH acids applied at the same time can break some peptides down.
Should I use Vitamin C in the morning or at night?
Vitamin C: best in the morning. Apply in the morning on clean skin before moisturiser and sunscreen. Store it away from light and heat, and throw it out once it turns dark orange.