We’ve talked about retinol being the no. 1 anti-ageing ingredient when it comes to your skincare (aside from SPF of course!), how collagen and caviar can truly transform your skin, and why ingredients like vitamin C, ceramides and hyaluronic acid are so important, but what about peptides? What role do they play in skincare and what even are peptides anyway? Well peptides have become one of skincare’s most trusted ingredients and for good reason! Backed by some serious research, they help improve firmness, smooth lines and support healthy collagen production. Want to know our favourite peptide serums? The ones the BC experts highly recommend! Keep reading as we count them down…

Firstly though, what are peptides?

Peptides are short chains of amino acids that act like tiny messengers, telling your skin to ramp up collagen production. They help strengthen the skin barrier, improve elasticity, and soften the look of wrinkles. The best part? Peptides are usually gentle, making them great for all skin types.

What is peptide serum?

Peptides are one of the most powerful ingredients you can add to your skincare routine, especially if you’re noticing early signs of ageing or wanting to get ahead of them! And the best way to apply is using a targeted peptide serum as they penetrate deeper than any moisturiser can.

Peptide serums contain smaller molecules and deliver peptides exactly where the skin needs them most helping to improve firmness and elasticity, reduce the appearance of fine lines, boost hydration and support a strong, healthy skin barrier, amazing right? What’s more, peptide serums are suitable for almost every skin type! Including sensitive and breakout-prone skin, and they pair beautifully with hydrating ingredients, antioxidants, and barrier-supportive products.

The best peptide serums to add to your routine

Here are the standout formulas we love, each offering something unique, but all delivering visible firmness, smoothness, and youthful bounce.

Naturys Anti-Age Multi-Peptide Serum

If you’re looking for natural, vegan friendly skincare that delivers results this is the peptide serum for you! It’s beautifully lightweight, eco-friendly formula combines multiple plant-derived peptides to help smooth lines, firm the complexion, and deeply hydrate. Skin feels soft, plump, and refreshed with daily use, and its ideal for both early ageing concerns and more advanced lines.

Hubislab MineExo Peptide Ampoule

This new intensive serum harnesses advanced Exosome Technology and a potent peptide complex to deeply hydrate, firm, and rejuvenate stressed or ageing skin!  It is jam packed with antioxidants including Vitamin C, E and retinol, and it boosts collagen, reduces wrinkles, improves elasticity, and strengthens the skin barrier. It’s outstanding! So if you are worried about dull, tired, ageing skin or stressed skin that needs a visible boost, this is your serum!  

ELES Energize & Hydrate Tinted Serum

This multitasker is part skincare, part sheer complexion enhancer. Infused with peptides, vitamins A, C & K and other nourishing and calming ingredients, it delivers immediate glow while helping improve skin firmness and texture with continued use. It really is ideal for those “no makeup makeup” days or anyone wanting skincare benefits with a hint of makeup tint. 

Hubislab Premium Active Revival Essence

This beautiful silky soft bio serum is not only rich in peptides, but it’s formulated with hydrolysed collagen, and asiaticoside madecassoside which both help soothe inflammation, repair the skins barrier and boost collagen too!

Calming and comforting this serum delivers deep, long-lasting moisture and softer, smoother, younger looking skin!

Vie Collection Serum De Vie – High Performance Youth Concentrate

For those serious about combating the signs of ageing, this beautifully nourishing high-performance, anti-ageing powerhouse is a game-changer I tell you! Its advanced formula works at a cellular level to protect skin cells while targeting fine lines, wrinkles, loss of elasticity and hyperpigmentation, helping to restore a youthful, firm and smooth complexion. With its powerful blend of antioxidants and collagen peptides, it helps to stimulate collagen production and improve skin elasticity while niacinamide slows the transfer of melanin to key parts of the skin to fade the look of dark spots and age spots. It’s the ultimate weapon in your anti-ageing arsenal, believe me!

Pevonia Age Correction Intensifier – Collagen

Perfect for those who want a collagen-boosting formula without irritation. This serum supports natural collagen renewal while improving softness, suppleness, and hydration. It’s especially loved by mature, dry, or sensitive skin types and pairs well with any moisturiser for an added anti-ageing boost. It’s a global best-seller and just happens to be my daily go to and has been for YEARS!!  

Each of these formulas brings something special, from natural actives to advanced clinical technology. With consistent use, expect smoother texture, firmer contours, and a more youthful, radiant complexion.