Retinol and Vitamin C are two of the most trending ingredients lately. But there's another player on a market - Peptides! Some time ago Dr. Jart+ released Peptidin series. Dr. Jart+ Peptidin™ Radiance Serum With Energy Peptides. Should you buy this serum or stick to other Dr. Jart+ lines?
The history of Dr. Jart+
Dr.Jart+ is a South Korean brand that doesn't need an introduction. Dr.Jart+ is always evolving: new lines, formulas and packaging. For example, Ceramidin looks way different than it used to. There are series called Peptidin and Teatreetment, and Pore Remedy - a new series based on PHA. But the most significant thing is how enormous Dr.Jart+ became. I feel like there's no country where you can't buy Dr. Jart+ products. Dr.Jart+ is quite a young brand. The first products got released in the year 2005. According to the Dr.Jart+ website, the brand is a collaboration between dermatologist Dr. Sung Jae Jung and architect Chin Wook Lee. If you think that dermatology and architecture don't go well together, then you're wrong! If you ever check photos or videos of Dr.Jart+ flagship stores, you'll be surprised how valuable interior design is for marketing purposes. The beauty industry is not just about technology, ingredients, policy (animal testing, supporting campaigns that have meaning for society, etc.) or transparent marketing. Nowadays, clients look at packaging design, Instagram profiles full of photos and videos, and the one unusual element - interior design.
But back to the Dr.Jart+, the company combined science and art to make advanced skincare products suitable for different skin problems. The Cicapair series fits sensitive skin, and the main ingredient of this series is Centella Asiatica. Ceramidin is for dry and sensitive skin. Vital Hydra Solution is a line that you might not know. This line is suitable for dry skin. There's one cleansing line that fits all skin types, and it's called Dermaclear. Peptidin is a collection of two peptide products. We also got a series for acne-prone skin - Teatreement. If you need to brighten your skin, then the V7 line is ideal for you. There are also products like BB Creams - funny enough, Dr.Jart+ BB Cream was the first BB Cream introduced to the American market. In 2015, the news about Estee Lauder investing in Dr.Jart+ got spread all around the internet. Now we can see that Estee Lauder's investment in Dr.Jart+ wasn't as bad as people suspected.
Dr. Jart+ Peptidin™ Radiance Serum With Energy Peptides - Packaging
Every Dr. Jart+ line has its colour - Ceramidin has yellow (and gold), Cicapair - green & magenta, and Peptidin have magenta and blue. Although Dr. Jart+ Peptidin™ Radiance Serum With Energy Peptides is fully in this magenta shade, still there's a room for white in the packaging. I said that before - I love Dr Jart+ applicators, but sadly this packaging is made out of plastic, not glass. The bottle tops made by the brand are usually hard plastic, so how to squeeze them if all you have is a pipette? Just open the bottle, and you'll see a button which helps with product application. Even if I enjoy this solution, it's not flawless. It's a bit noisy.
Dr. Jart+ Peptidin™ Radiance Serum With Energy Peptides - Scent & Texture
It's a liquid texture, a bit thicker than water. Dr. Jart+ Peptidin™ Radiance Serum With Energy Peptides has a scent, a bit intensive, but it doesn't remind me of anything. I can't even compare it.
Dr. Jart+ Peptidin™ Radiance Serum With Energy Peptides - Ingredients
Water, Pentylene Glycol, Glycerin, Methyl Gluceth-20, Alcohol, Glyceryl Polymethacrylate, Niacinamide, Polyglycerin-3, Methylpropanediol, Prunus Persica (Peach) Flower Extract, Prunus Persica (Peach) Leaf Extract, Algae Extract, Eclipta Prostrata Leaf Extract, Octyldodeceth-16, Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate, Beta-Glucan, Camellia Japonica Flower Extract, Avena Sativa (Oat) Kernel Extract, Cynara Scolymus (Artichoke) Leaf Extract, Pteris Multifida Extract, Rhododendron Ferrugineum Extract, Leucojum Aestivum Bulb Extract, Ethylhexylglycerin, Adenosine, Fructooligosaccharides, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Citrus Aurantium Bergamia (Bergamot) Fruit Oil, Polyquaternium-51, Sodium Hyaluronate, Xanthan Gum, Acrylates /C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Tromethamine, Butylene Glycol, Propanediol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Lavandula Angustifolia (Lavender) Oil, Cholesterol, Cyanocobalamin, Caprylyl Glycol, Glycine, Acetyl Glutamine, Dipalmitoyl Hydroxyproline, Sodium Cocoyl Alaninate, Serine, Glutamic Acid, Aspartic Acid, Leucine, Alanine, Lysine, Arginine, Tyrosine, Phenylalanine, Proline, Threonine, Valine, Isoleucine, Histidine, Cysteine, Methionine, Acetyl Hexapeptide-8, Copper Tripeptide-1, Hexapeptide-9, Nonapeptide-1, Palmitoyl Pentapeptide-4, Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1, Tripeptide-1
Water hides in cosmetic products under names such as Aqua or Eau. It's a solvent, but it's not your regular drinking water. Water in skin care needs to fit some standards. It should be clean and free from minerals, microorganisms or other substances. Usually, water makes up the majority of the content of the product. Pentylene Glycol is mostly a solvent and stabilizer, but it has great moisturizing properties. Glycerin or Glycerol is a humectant. Its origin can be natural or synthetic - depending on the product. It protects TEWL (transepidermal water loss) and naturally occurs in the skin. It's one of the NMFs - natural moisturizing factors. It's practical in hair care. Glycerin won't clog your skin or irritate it just the opposite - it protects your skin from irritation. Methyl Gluceth-20 is a delicate humectant. It is derived from corn. Alcohol is an immense topic in skincare. Alcohol can be good or bad for your skin, but sometimes the amount makes a poison. Alcohol, after all, is a prominent solvent. It makes active substances penetrate the skin deeper. This effect has its cost - the skin is getting a bit irritated. Some substances can be dissolved only in alcohol. This ingredient has antibacterial properties. It works as a preservative by preventing microorganisms from growing in the product. It has some awful sides too - it can dry your skin, mainly if we use it in large amounts. Sensitive skin is not a fan of this ingredient. Glyceryl Polymethacrylate makes the application process more smooth. It leaves a film on the skin. Niacinamide is a form of vitamin B3 - a vitamin soluble in water. It helps with problems like wrinkles, acne, skin texture, and enlarged pores and promotes collagen synthesis. Niacinamide makes the skin barrier stronger. It might be handy in cellulite treatments. Do you want to fight pigmentation or uneven skin? Try to mix niacinamide with Kojic Acid, Arbutin, Vitamin C, Tranexamic Acid or Retinol. Polyglycerin-3 is a humectant since this ingredient is made out of glycerin molecules. It helps promote active ingredients deeper. Methylpropanediol is a solvent with antimicrobial properties. Prunus Persica (Peach) Flower Extract has a simple task to moisturise the skin. Prunus Persica (Peach) Leaf Extract is a source of alpha-glucan, a polysaccharide with anti-aging and moisturizing properties. It's an antioxidant with anti-inflammatory properties. Algae Extract is an emollient that every person with dry skin should enjoy. It's a source of antioxidants, amino acids, vitamins and minerals. Algae can also be a source of fucoidan - a substance that fights photo-aging and supports the microbiome. After all, it's a good moisturizer and it might help with wrinkles. Eclipta Prostrata (False Daisy) Leaf Extract is a source of vitamin C, flavonoids, triterpenes or phytosterol. False Daisy is a typical herb for Ayurveda. In skin care, this ingredient has anti-aging properties and it's an antioxidant. In hair care, it helps with hair growth and regeneration.
Octyldodeceth-16 is an emulsifier. Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate is an emulsifier. Beta-glucan is a polysaccharide. It can come from yeast, seaweed or fungi. It's one of the best humectants with soothing properties. It might help with reducing wrinkle visibility on the epidermis. Some sources say it might be an antioxidant. It's good to mix it with niacinamide and retinoids or use it after skincare treatments to heal the skin more quickly. Beta-glucan leaves a film on the skin to prevent TEWL and lock the moisture inside the skin. Camellia Japonica Flower Extract is an antioxidant. Camellia Japonica has a long history of use in beauty. It's a source of gallic acid, superoxide dismutase and Camellioside A - a triterpenoid. It has anti-inflammatory and anti-aging properties. Avena Sativa (Oat) Kernel Extract is an antioxidant. It's a source of flavonoids, saponins and tocopherol (vitamin E). Oat Kernel Extract has wide use in skincare - from soothing and anti-inflammatory properties to antioxidant properties. We use it on eczema, sensitive skin or acne. Avena Sativa (Oat) Kernel Extract can help with hair and scalp care. Cynara Scolymus (Artichoke) Leaf Extract has anti-inflammatory and anti-bacterial properties. It's a source of luteolin. Rhododendron Ferrugineum Extract is a source of arbutin and rhododendrol. Both these substances make Rhododendron Ferrugineum Extract an ideal product to remove PIH marks. Leucojum Aestivum Bulb Extract smoothes wrinkles. It is supposed to have Botox-like effects. Ethylhexylglycerin is a preservative with subtle moisturizing and antimicrobial properties. Adenosine naturally occurs in the skin. One of the adenosine's roles in our bodies is being a neurotransmitter. In skin care, we use adenosine for its anti-wrinkle properties. Adenosine is an anti-inflammatory ingredient. It can boost collagen production. At the same time, it speeds up the healing process. Adenosine can have positive effects on reducing redness. In hair care, adenosine can help with hair loss. Fructooligosaccharides are prebiotics. They nourish the skin and help the microbiome. Hydrogenated Lecithin is a version of lecithin. It works as an emollient in the formulas. Citrus Aurantium Bergamia (Bergamot) Fruit Oil is an essential oil. It has a typical scent that might remind you of Earl Grey tea, in the beauty industry we use it for the same purposes, even if it is told to have mild anti-septic properties and help with sebum production. Usually, Bergamot Fruit Oil contains furanocoumarins - phototoxic substances, but there are also furanocoumarin-free versions of this oil. Polyquaternium-51 is a synthetic humectant.
Sodium Hyaluronate or sodium salt of hyaluronic acid. It's a form of hyaluronic acid and naturally occurs in the skin. Sodium Hyaluronate has strong water-binding properties. Sodium hyaluronate combined with elastin and collagen is like a scaffolding for the skin. It has hydrating properties and leaves a hydrating film on the skin, but sodium hyaluronate prevents skincare products from drying. Xanthan Gum is a polysaccharide that works as a thickener. Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer is a synthetic polymer and quite a large molecule. It works as a thickener and emulsion stabiliser. Tromethamine is a synthetic pH adjuster. Butylene Glycol is a common ingredient in products. It's not only a solvent. We use butylene glycol because it helps with the penetration of active ingredients, protects products from drying and moisturizes skin and hair. This ingredient can prevent hair loss and make your hair stronger. Propanediol is also known as natural glycol - an alternative to propylene glycol. Propanediol is a solvent with additional moisturizing properties. It makes the product smooth to the touch. It can even improve the effectiveness of active ingredients. 1,2-Hexanediol is a synthetic solvent and preservative - it protects products from microorganisms by boosting other preservatives. At the same time, it can moisturize the skin, and it has no unpleasant effects on your epidermis. Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid is a low-weight humectant. It's a form of natural moisturizing factor that occurs in our skin - Hyaluronic Acid. The smaller the molecule is, the better it works. Lavandula Angustifolia (Lavender) Oil is an essential oil which you might love or hate. It has some relaxing and antibacterial properties, but it can irritate your skin. Cholesterol is a lipid with a crucial role in our skin. This ingredient makes sure that our skin barriers are healthy. It can also work as a stabilizer. Cyanocobalamin or vitamin B12 is not so popular in skincare, we all associate this vitamin with the one vitamin that vegans and vegetarians have problems with. Vitamin B12 like all vitamins have an important role in our bodies, it helps us function. During med school, I was told to avoid B12 in skincare if you have acne, but for mature skin, this vitamin can make it look better. Caprylyl Glycol is an oily emollient and humectant. It leaves a moisturizing film on the surface of the skin. Glycine is an amino acid, it's a moisturizer that promotes wound healing. Acetyl Glutamine is an anti-aging moisturizer. Dipalmitoyl Hydroxyproline is a derivative of hydroxyproline - an amino acid found in collagen. Hydroxyproline protects collagen from degradation, It has anti-aging and moisturizing properties. It's an oil-soluble ingredient and it's supposed to work stronger than Vitamin C.
Sodium Cocoyl Alaninate is a delicate surfactant. Serine is an amino acid and one of the substances in the natural moisturizing factor (NMF). It's a humectant with anti-aging properties. In hair care, it has antistatic properties. Glutamic Acid is an amino acid that naturally occurs in the human body. It's a humectant that helps with the right pH of the skin. Aspartic Acid is an amino acid, it occurs in the human body. Aspartic Acid takes part in Urea's cycle. It brings moisture to the skin. In hair care, Aspartic Acid protects hair from breakage and split ends. Leucine is an amino acid, so it shouldn't surprise us that it can help with the hydration of the skin. Alanine is an amino acid. It can delicately help with the moisture of the skin and it has anti-static properties. Arginine is an amino acid. It helps with protein biosynthesis in adults. According to research from 1964, a lack of arginine might raise your chance to get an HSV infection. Tyrosine is an amino acid with antioxidant properties. It speeds up the melanin synthesis process and has anti-static properties. Phenylalanine is an amino acid. It's a moisturizing ingredient and a part of the natural moisturizing factor (NMF). Phenylalanine is used in combination with UVA to treat vitiligo. Proline is an amino acid. It has anti-aging properties, it boosts skin elasticity. Proline + Vitamin C is a great combination for mature skin. Isoleucine is an amino acid. It's a moisturizer that helps repair the skin barrier. It has anti-static properties. Histidine is an amino acid with soothing and moisturizing properties. It can be helpful with Candida infection. Cysteine is an amino acid that naturally occurs in our bodies. It's a humectant and antioxidant popular in hair care products. It protects from the negative effects of UV radiation on our skin and helps with inflammation. Acetyl Hexapeptide-8 is a synthetic peptide (sometimes called neuropeptide or biomimetic peptide). Lots of brands and media did a great job marketing this substance. That's why you can spot it with names such as Botox-like peptides or treatments. It won't give you the same effects as botox, but there are some similarities. Acetyl Hexapeptide-8 can help with wrinkles by decreasing the visibility of wrinkles and fine lines created by repetitive movements of muscles. Acetyl Hexapeptide-8 inhibits SNARE complex and catecholamine release. It can stimulate collagen synthesis, and it has powerful, water-binding properties. That's why acetyl hexapeptide-8 might increase the moisture of the skin. It's better to use this peptide near the eye area to prevent fine lines in the eye area. Unless you have drooping eyelids, then the use of acetyl hexapeptide-8 is not recommended for you. If you have muscle problems, it's better to consult with your doctor or PT first, before adding acetyl hexapeptide-8 to your routine. Acetyl Hexapeptide-8 can hide under the name Argireline or Acetyl Hexapeptide-3.
Copper Tripeptide-1 is a peptide complex made out of copper and three amino acids - glycine, histidine and lysine. This complex naturally occurs in our body - you can find it in urine and saliva. It has a beneficial meaning for our figures. It helps with wound healing, and it stimulates glycosaminoglycans, collagen and elastin production, it has antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties. That's why companies love to use it as a firming ingredient. Klairs use Copper Tripeptide-1 in many products like Midnight Blue Youth Activating Drop which review you can find on Kherblog. I used formulas with GHK-Cu before and in my case - it helps a lot with wound healing, and from time to time I like to add Copper Peptide serums to my skincare to give my skin some healing support. Hexapeptide-9 is a synthetic peptide, it helps with wrinkles. Nonapeptide-1 - it's a synthetic substance that helps with melanin synthesis, that's why this ingredient has skin-brightening properties. Palmitoyl Pentapeptide-4 or Matrixyl. It helps with wrinkles and fine lines. It might be an impressive substitute for retinol with fewer side effects. Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7 is a part of a complex named Matrixyl 3000. People treat it as an alternative to retinol, but it's a synthetic peptide that can help fight wrinkles and inflammation. Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1 or Pal-GHK which is similar to Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7 is a part of a peptide complex called Matrixyl 3000. It's an anti-aging ingredient. Tripeptide-1 or GHK (Glycine-Histidine-Lysine). It looks like a part of Collagen type I and as you know our skin needs Collagen type I and III the most. This ingredient can give a hint to your body that it needs to work more effectively and boost collagen production.
How does Dr. Jart+ Peptidin™ Radiance Serum With Energy Peptides work?
I swear I thought I'll never make a review of the Peptidin series. As you can see lately, I'm not publishing posts with promo codes and beauty news, but I'm trying to publish a new blog post every 2nd or 3rd week. I'm a bit busy with university, and I'm trying to mix everything, but Monday/Sunday posts are coming back soon. Meanwhile, let's go back to Dr. Jart+ Peptidin™ Radiance Serum With Energy Peptides.
I thought I'll never make a review of Dr. Jart+ Peptidin™ Radiance Serum With Energy Peptides, because I had my first try of this serum a few months ago, and at first I didn't like it. Dr. Jart+ Peptidin™ Radiance Serum With Energy Peptides has a lightweight formula, but an oily formula. It's not totally like water, but more like oily water. I thought my combo skin is not a fan of it. I gave up for some time since the PAO date of this serum is 12 months. If you read Kherblog regularly then you probably read some Vitamin C reviews lately. When I started to use Dr. Jart+ Peptidin™ Radiance Serum With Energy Peptides with Kiehl's Corrective™ Dark Spot Solution, bingo! Peptides + Vitamin C is the best combination possible.
Dr. Jart+ Peptidin™ Radiance Serum With Energy Peptides is not my first peptide serum. I tried Klairs Midnight Blue Youth Activating Drop, I even tried Swanicoco FGF 99% Pure Ampoule - this one is a Fibroblast Growth Factor. I enjoy using peptides and FGFs or EGFs. In good amounts, they can help you a lot with your skin. Even some time ago I was doing microneedling with FGF and the effects were okay, but after one treatment it wasn't enough. Dr. Jart+ Peptidin™ Radiance Serum With Energy Peptides is a good peptide serum, when you use it with Vitamin C products you can see your skin getting more radiant and smooth. I feel like I don't notice my forehead so much - I didn't have wrinkles on my forehead but I was seeing that my skin elasticity is not the same as even a year ago, but I'm in my late 20's so it should be expected.
There's one thing that I love in Dr. Jart+ Peptidin™ Radiance Serum With Energy Peptides - usually, peptides make me grow some facial hair, especially in one spot behind my jaw. This one doesn't, but I see that my eyebrows are growing faster if I apply Dr. Jart+ Peptidin™ Radiance Serum With Energy Peptides on them. The scent might be a bit irritating, but overall, it's a good, but a bit pricey formula, because it costs about $50 for 40ml - if you're lucky enough to find it.
Where to find Dr. Jart+ Peptidin™ Radiance Serum With Energy Peptides and how much does it cost?
The sad information I got for you, finding this Dr. Jart+ Peptidin™ Radiance Serum With Energy Peptides is tricky. Some stores might still have it, but it seems like this series is discontinued. Still, if you have a chance to get it somewhere - give it a try.
Overall, Dr. Jart+ Peptidin™ Radiance Serum With Energy Peptides was a good serum, but Dr Jart+ has other interesting options like Cicapair serum which review you can find here.
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