Multi-Peptide + Copper Peptides 1% Serum
An advanced peptide serum with copper peptides designed to target multiple visible signs of aging at once.
A more advanced age-support serum for people who want firmness, elasticity, and smoother texture without jumping straight to retinoids every night.
Copper Tripeptide-1 at a meaningful 1% concentration is expensive in premium anti-aging serums. The ordinary's price point for this formula is exceptional — multi-mechanism peptide coverage including copper's regenerative signaling at a fraction of the typical cost.
After cleansing, before moisturizer. Morning or evening — but keep it away from vitamin C and direct acids. Many users adopt a split approach: copper peptide serum in AM, actives (retinol, acids) in PM.
People in their 30s–50s who want a comprehensive, non-irritating anti-aging serum. Those who want peptide-forward anti-aging without committing to retinol, or who want to combine copper peptides into a multi-peptide routine.
If layered directly with vitamin C, strong AHAs, or retinoids. Copper and vitamin C interact in ways that degrade both. This is one of the more specific ingredient compatibility requirements in skincare.
Peptide serums are gentle — copper peptides are usually well tolerated even by sensitive skin. If skin reacts, isolate variables by removing one product at a time before blaming this serum.
- A gentle hydrating serum before it
- Niacinamide in the same routine (compatible and synergistic for barrier)
- Mineral SPF in the morning on top
Best For
- Advanced signs of aging
- Elasticity
- Firmness
- Smoother texture
- Dry skin support
- Peptide-focused routines
How to Use
Apply after cleansing and before moisturizer in the morning and/or evening. Avoid layering in the same routine with direct acids, retinoids, or strong vitamin C.
Key Ingredients
Supports collagen and elastin production, promotes wound healing and skin regeneration, has antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties, and supports hair follicle health. Works through stimulating fibroblast activity and signaling growth-factor-like pathways.
Inhibits the SNARE protein complex that triggers muscle contractions involved in repetitive facial expressions. This mechanism theoretically reduces the formation of expression lines (forehead lines, crow's feet) with consistent use.
Works by modulating enkephalin receptors (opioid pathway) to reduce muscle contraction-triggering signals — a different mechanism from Argireline, allowing a synergistic approach when used together for expression line reduction.
Signals skin fibroblasts to produce more collagen and other extracellular matrix proteins. It works by mimicking the signals released when existing collagen degrades, triggering the skin's repair response.
Inhibits the overproduction of interleukins (inflammatory signaling molecules) that break down collagen and elastin during the aging process. Works synergistically with Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1 — one stimulates collagen production, the other prevents its excessive breakdown.
Stimulates the production of six extracellular matrix proteins: collagen I, III, and IV, fibronectin, hyaluronic acid, and laminin-5. Designed as a more comprehensive matrix-regenerating peptide than earlier Matrixyl generations.
Attracts moisture at multiple skin depths, helping to hydrate both the surface and deeper layers of the skin.
Soothes irritated skin, promotes skin cell renewal, smooths rough texture, and supports barrier recovery.
Provides skin conditioning benefits, may support the skin's natural defense signaling, and is used in premium anti-aging and microbiome-supportive formulas.
Ingredients to Note
May be a concern for some skin types. Tap to learn more.
May be a concern for some skin types. Tap to learn more.
Full Ingredient List
Aqua (Water), Glycerin, Lactococcus Ferment Lysate, Copper Tripeptide-1, Acetyl Hexapeptide-8, Pentapeptide-18, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1, Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-38, Dipeptide Diaminobutyroyl Benzylamide Diacetate, Acetylarginyltryptophyl Diphenylglycine, Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer, Sodium Hyaluronate, Allantoin, Glycine, Alanine, Serine, Valine, Isoleucine, Proline, Threonine, Histidine, Phenylalanine, Arginine, Aspartic Acid, Trehalose, Fructose, Glucose, Maltose, Urea, Sodium PCA, PCA, Lactic Acid, Citric Acid, Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate, Xanthan Gum, PPG-26-Buteth-26, Carbomer, Isoceteth-20, Polysorbate 20, Sodium Hydroxide, Ethoxydiglycol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Caprylyl Glycol, Phenoxyethanol, Chlorphenesin
About This Product
The Ordinary Multi-Peptide + Copper Peptides 1% Serum extends the base of the Multi-Peptide + HA Serum formula by adding Copper Tripeptide-1 — one of the most studied copper peptide complexes for collagen support and skin regeneration. The copper peptide presence makes this the more advanced option between the two, intended for users who want broader multi-pathway age-support including the regenerative signaling effects associated with copper peptides.