A toner-like, lightweight serum made with six peptides, niacinamide and sodium hyaluronate. It is designed as the first step after cleansing. From COSRX, a Korean skincare brand.

Key ingredients

• Acetyl Hexapeptide-8: Helps smooth the look of fine lines
• Copper Tripeptide-1: Helps skin look smoother and more refined
• sh-Polypeptide-121: Helps skin look plumper and more supple
• Palmitoyl Tripeptide-8: Helps soothe sensitive-feeling skin
• Niacinamide: Helps even the look of skin tone

Suits all skin types, including sensitive and blemish-prone skin.

1. After cleansing, apply 2 to 3 pumps to the face.
2. Pat gently until absorbed.
3. Follow with serum and moisturizer. Use morning and night.

• Size: 150 mL
• Skin type: All skin types
• Hypoallergenic tested (brand-stated)
• Non-comedogenic (brand-stated)

Patch test on a small area before first use. Avoid the eye area. Stop use if irritation occurs. COSRX suggests not using copper peptide products at the same time as a strong vitamin C serum; use them at different times of day.

Is it a toner or a serum?

Both. It has a watery, toner-like texture but is made to work as a first-step serum.

Can I use it with vitamin C?

Because it contains copper tripeptide-1, use vitamin C at a different time of day.

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