Luminous Peptide Serum
Firm + Smooth + Illuminate
An advanced peptide serum designed to visibly soften wrinkles, support firmer-looking skin, and improve uneven tone for a smoother, more luminous complexion.
Luminous Peptide Serum combines multiple peptides with Daisy, Bearberry, Licorice, Green Tea, Gotu Kola, Red Marine Algae, CoQ10, Vitamins C and E, Squalane, and Sodium Hyaluronate for a multidimensional approach to visible aging.
Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1 and Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7 support collagen and extracellular matrix processes associated with firmness and wrinkle reduction, while Acetyl Hexapeptide-8 targets the appearance of expression lines.
Daisy, Bearberry, and Licorice provide complementary brightening activity to help address uneven pigmentation, while antioxidants and hydrating ingredients support smoother, resilient, more radiant-looking skin.
TEXTURE + FINISH
Clear light-yellow gel • Lightweight • Hydrating • Smooth finish
• Fine lines + deeper wrinkles
• Expression lines
• Loss of firmness + elasticity
• Uneven tone + hyperpigmentation
• Dullness
• Dehydrated skin
• Visible signs of aging
• Supporting collagen + visible skin firmness
• All skin types
Softens the Appearance of Wrinkles
A multi-peptide complex supports the skin structures associated with firmness while helping visibly smooth fine lines and wrinkles.
Targets Expression Lines
Acetyl Hexapeptide-8 is a signaling peptide designed to reduce the appearance of dynamic expression lines, particularly in areas such as the forehead.
Firms + Lifts
Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1 and Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7 support collagen and extracellular matrix processes for firmer, smoother-looking skin.
Brightens + Evens Tone
Daisy, Bearberry, Licorice, and Vitamin C target multiple pathways involved in visible pigmentation to support a brighter, more even complexion.
Hydrates + Plumps
Sodium Hyaluronate, Glycerin, Red Marine Algae, and Squalane support moisture retention, softness, and visible plumping.
Provides Antioxidant Protection
CoQ10, Vitamins C and E, Green Tea, Licorice, Daisy, and other botanical extracts help defend against oxidative stress associated with premature skin aging.
Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1 + Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7
Firm • Smooth • Support
This peptide combination, commonly known as Matrixyl 3000®, supports signaling involved in collagen and extracellular matrix maintenance.
In clinical testing of the Matrixyl 3000® peptide complex, results included a 39% reduction in the appearance of deep wrinkles, 32% reduction in wrinkle density, and a 16% improvement in lifting effect.
Acetyl Hexapeptide-8
Expression Lines • Smooth • Refine
Acetyl Hexapeptide-8 is a peptide designed to influence signaling associated with repetitive facial movement.
By helping reduce the intensity of muscle-related skin contraction at the surface, it can soften the visible appearance of dynamic expression lines while preserving natural facial movement.
Daisy Flower Extract
Brighten • Antioxidant • Even Tone
Bellis perennis, or Daisy, contains naturally occurring polyphenols and other botanical compounds that help influence pathways involved in melanin formation.
Supplier clinical testing demonstrated reduced melanin formation and significant brightening activity. In comparative testing at equivalent polyphenol concentrations, Daisy Extract demonstrated twice the activity of Arbutin.
Bearberry + Licorice
Brighten • Calm • Even
Bearberry contains naturally occurring arbutin compounds associated with skin-brightening activity, while Licorice provides flavonoids and other compounds that help address uneven pigmentation while calming inflammation.
Together with Daisy, they provide a botanical approach to supporting more even-looking skin tone.
Red Marine Algae
Hydrate • Condition • Support
Ahnfeltia Concinna Extract is a mineral-rich red marine algae that helps support hydration, conditioning, firmness, and elasticity.
Sodium Hyaluronate
Hydrate • Plump • Smooth
A moisture-binding form of Hyaluronic Acid that attracts and retains water, helping improve hydration and visibly plump fine lines.
Coenzyme Q10 + Vitamins C & E
Antioxidant • Protect • Support
CoQ10, Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate, and Vitamin E provide complementary antioxidant protection against oxidative stress while supporting collagen, skin conditioning, and visible radiance.
Gotu Kola + Green Tea
Support • Calm • Antioxidant
Gotu Kola (Centella asiatica) is traditionally valued in herbal medicine for tissue support and contains compounds associated with collagen processes.
Green Tea provides antioxidant-rich polyphenols that help protect against oxidative stress and calm inflammation.
Apply Luminous Peptide Serum morning and evening after thoroughly cleansing and toning.
Apply over the face, neck, and décolleté, concentrating on areas of visible lines, loss of firmness, or uneven pigmentation.
Follow with additional treatment products as appropriate and moisturizer.
During the day, follow with Mineral Tinted SPF 30.
Luminous Peptide Serum is an excellent choice when your primary goals are wrinkle correction, firmness, expression lines, and uneven pigmentation.
For additional hydration, apply 4D+ Hyaluronic Serum to slightly damp skin before layering Luminous Peptide Serum.
For a more comprehensive age-supporting and brightening ritual, Luminous Peptide Serum can also be paired with the I Am Skin Vitamin C collection, combining peptide support with additional antioxidant and brightening benefits. Finish with the I Am Skin moisturizer selected for your skin’s individual needs and Mineral Tinted SPF 30 during the day.
Consistent daily use is especially important when addressing collagen support and uneven pigmentation, as these changes occur gradually over time.
How is this different from a Vitamin C serum?
Luminous Peptide Serum focuses on peptides for firmness, wrinkles, and expression lines, with added brightening and antioxidant support. Pair with your I Am Skin Vitamin C ritual for enhanced antioxidant and brightening benefits.
What are peptides?
Peptides are short chains of amino acids that can function as signaling molecules within skincare. Different peptides have different functions; this formula combines peptides supporting skin structure with Acetyl Hexapeptide-8 for visible expression lines.
How does Acetyl Hexapeptide-8 help with expression lines?
Expression lines develop in areas where repeated facial movements continually fold and crease the skin. Acetyl Hexapeptide-8 is a topical peptide designed to influence signaling involved in these repetitive contractions, helping soften the visible appearance of dynamic lines over time.
Unlike treatments that restrict facial movement (like Botox injections), this peptide works topically within the skin to support a smoother appearance while preserving natural expression.
Why are there several brightening botanicals?
Visible pigmentation is influenced by multiple biological pathways. Daisy, Bearberry, and Licorice contain different botanical compounds that provide complementary support for a more even-looking complexion.
Aqua, Butylene Glycol, Glycerin, Polysorbate 20, Carbomer, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1, Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7, Acetyl Hexapeptide-8, Ahnfeltia Concinna Extract, Polysorbate 80, Bellis Perennis (Daisy) Flower Extract, Sodium Hyaluronate, Arctostaphylos Uva Ursi (Bearberry) Leaf Extract, Centella Asiatica (Gotu Kola) Extract, Echinacea Angustifolia Extract, Glycyrrhiza Glabra (Licorice) Root Extract, Camellia Sinensis (Green Tea) Leaf Extract, Melissa Officinalis (Lemon Balm) Leaf Extract, Squalane, Ubiquinone, Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate, Tocopheryl Acetate, Mentha Piperita Oil, Lavandula Hybrida Oil, Xanthan Gum, Phenoxyethanol, Caprylyl Glycol, Sodium Hydroxide.
