Skin science article
Medik8 liquid peptides serum review
Medik8’s liquid peptides advanced MP serum makes anti-ageing promises that would pique the interests of even the most sceptical beauty editors: visibly softer expression lines in just 10 minutes. In a skincare category that’s arguably over saturated, and where
Medik8’s liquid peptides advanced MP serum makes anti-ageing promises that would pique the interests of even the most sceptical beauty editors: visibly softer expression lines in just 10 minutes. In a skincare category that’s arguably over saturated, and where visible results usually demand weeks of patient use, a claim like this is undoubtedly bold – and definitely warrants checking out.
I’m not especially interested in ‘turning back time’, and everything from fine lines to pigmentation (all the natural shifts that come with ageing) don’t bother me nearly as much as day-to-day dullness and loss of bounce. Rather, what I want from a serum is to see skin that looks fresher, clearer and well-rested, with enough glow to make me look as though I’ve had an early night and doubled my water intake.
That’s what made Medik8’s latest peptide innovation (£79, Lookfantastic.com) so intriguing. The brand says it can quickly soften smile lines and frown lines while supporting smoother, firmer-looking skin over time, all without the wait usually associated with line-targeting formulas.
So, I put the serum to the test to see whether its near-instant, wrinkle-smoothing promise translated to real, visible results.
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How I tested
It was very simple to slot in the serum into my routine during testing (Jane Cunningham/The Independent)I used the serum over the course of seven days, applying it in the morning and the evening. My usual routine at night, after cleansing with either a balm or a micellar water, is an acid toner followed by a moisturiser, so, it was very simple to slot in the serum before the moisturiser. In the morning, I often don’t do a specific cleanse, so I was able to add the serum before my foundation. In terms of what I was looking for, from reading the ingredient list, I was hoping the serum would give my skin some bounce and extra hydration that’s much needed during the cold winter weather.
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