The Face Shop 8 Peptide Hydrating Serum — 30ml Vegan Mucin, Lightweight Firming & Anti-Aging

The Face Shop 8 Peptide Serum is a lightweight, 30ml Korean serum that blends a plant-derived vegan mucin alternative with eight peptides to hydrate skin and support firmer, bouncier texture.

This serum pairs a yam-root derived vegan mucin substitute with a concentrated peptide complex and supportive humectants like glycerin and panthenol. Designed for daily layering under moisturizers, the non-fragranced formula aims to improve hydration, elasticity, and visible signs of aging while remaining suitable for all skin types, including sensitive skin.

How does this serum boost moisture without feeling heavy?

The formula uses plant-based mucilage from wild yam root plus glycerin and panthenol to attract and retain moisture at the skin surface. Lightweight solvents and carriers help the serum absorb quickly without leaving a sticky finish.

• Yam root-derived vegan mucin substitute for water-binding comfort
• Glycerin and panthenol for fast hydration and skin-soothing
• Fast-absorbing base (butylene glycol) avoids greasiness
• Suitable for layering under creams or makeup

What do the eight peptides actually do for skin firmness?

The product combines eight different peptides — including palmitoyl tripeptide, palmitoyl tetrapeptide, copper tripeptide and oligopeptides — which work together to support the skin’s structural proteins and surface resilience. Regular use can help skin appear firmer and reduce the look of fine lines by improving the conditions that support elasticity.

• Peptide blend targets elasticity and surface texture
• Copper tripeptide supports skin’s repair-related processes
• Palmitoyl peptides help smooth the appearance of fine lines
• Combined peptides provide multi-targeted care for aging signs

Is the formula gentle enough for sensitive or reactive skin?

The serum is fragrance-free and dermatologist tested, formulated to be gentle while delivering active ingredients. It contains soothing agents like allantoin and panthenol, though any product with active peptides and botanical extracts can still cause sensitivity in very reactive skin, so patch-testing is recommended.

• Fragrance-free, dermatologist tested
• Panthenol and allantoin for calming effects
• Suitable for most skin types, including sensitive skin
• Patch test advised for those with extreme reactivity

How should I incorporate this serum into my routine for best results?

Use after cleansing and toning on slightly damp skin, then follow with moisturizer and sunscreen in the morning. For layered benefits, apply twice daily; consistent use over several weeks supports visible improvements in texture and elasticity.

• Apply 1–2 drops to clean, damp skin morning and night
• Layer under a cream or SPF in daytime routines
• Allow absorption before applying heavier products
• Expect progressive results with continuous use over weeks

Who is this for: This serum is aimed at people looking for a vegan, science-forward anti-aging step: those wanting hydration plus peptide support without animal-derived mucin. It fits routines for combination, dry, oily, or sensitive skin types and for shoppers seeking Korean skincare innovation with a cruelty-free profile.

Ingredients

WATER/EAU, GLYCERIN, NIACINAMIDE, POLYGLYCERIN-3, BUTYLENE GLYCOL, 1,2-HEXANEDIOL, PANTHENOL, ADENOSINE, Dioscorea Opposita (wild Yam) Root Extract, GLUTATHIONE, ARGININE/LYSINE POLYPEPTIDE, ACETYL TETRAPEPTIDE-9, ACETYL HEXAPEPTIDE-8, OLIGOPEPTIDE-107 SH-OLIGOPEPTIDE-1, COPPER TRIPEPTIDE-1, PALMITOYL TRIPEPTIDE-1, PALMITOYL TETRAPEPTIDE-7, ALLANTOIN, UNDECANE, TRIDECANE, GLYCINE, DESAMIDO COLLAGEN, SERINE, ARGININE, SODIUM POLYACRYLATE, CARBOMER, GLYCERYL ACRYLATE/ACRYLIC ACID COPOLYMER, POLYGLYCERYL-10 STEARATE, POLYGLYCERYL-10 OLEATE, CITRIC ACID, CHOLESTEROL, HYDROGENATED LECITHIN, PEG-8 CAPRYLIC/CAPRIC GLYCERIDES, POLYSORBATE 20, TOCOPHEROL, SODIUM LACTATE, SORBIC ACID, TROMETHAMINE, CAPRYLYL GLYCOL, ALCOHOL DENAT.