I’m at the age where I can no longer take plumpness and moisture for granted. Those are no longer the default settings of my skin. Some mornings my face just looks like a little meh, a little deflated. I’m used to and prepared to deal with acne, hyperpigmentation, sensitivity, puffiness, etc but this was out of my wheelhouse. I quickly began experimenting with different anti-aging and plumping products but happily ended my search with Naturium’s Multi-Peptide Advanced Serum.

This is the thickest serum in my routine so it is the last one I apply before moisturizer. It has a relatively thick and viscous texture — it’s creamy rather than watery or oily. It feels light, refreshing, and hydrating as soon as it touches my skin. I didn’t experience any irritation, it didn’t make my routine feel heavy, and didn’t cause pilling so I continued using it. 20 days later I began to see and feel subtle changes in my skin. 

The ingredients responsible for these benefits are peptides and ferulic acid. Peptides are actually part of the collagen nesting doll — chains of the former create the latter. While collagen’s molecular size is too large to penetrate through the surface of the skin, peptides’ aren’t. They’re absorbed deep in the skin where they enhance elastin and collagen production, improve elasticity, heal damage, improve plumpness, and minimize the look of pores. Ferulic acid is a great complementary ingredient because it prevents further loss of collagen and protects from environmental stressors that accelerate aging. 

In the mornings my sleep marks dissipate faster and my skin feels more hydrated even before I put anything on it. It looks bouncier and those new, barely perceptible lines (one on my forehead and two near my mouth) are invisible most days. However, keep in mind that I am still in my late 20s, so these lines are not very pronounced to begin with. 

It’s a lot of peace and comfort for just $25. Head to Naturium to shop its Multi-Peptide Advanced Serum.