# Peptide-rich plasma and tri-ceramide complex

Page: https://lovi.care/skincare/ca/ingredients/peptide-rich-plasma-and-tri-ceramide-complex

The Lovi Fit is the same in every country; only the stores and prices differ, and the ones here are for Canada.

Work well together

Use them together in the same routine, applying the [peptide-rich plasma](https://lovi.care/skincare/ca/ingredients/peptide-rich-plasma) first and the [tri-ceramide complex](https://lovi.care/skincare/ca/ingredients/tri-ceramide-complex) right after, because lipids help skin absorb peptides better. The tri-ceramide complex strengthens your skin barrier while the peptide-rich plasma helps firm and repair, working as a team to make your skin look healthier. You do not need to change anything, but you can space them out by a few minutes if your skin feels sensitive.

- [All about peptide-rich plasma](https://lovi.care/skincare/ca/ingredients/peptide-rich-plasma)
- [All about tri-ceramide complex](https://lovi.care/skincare/ca/ingredients/tri-ceramide-complex)

### [Peptide-rich plasma](https://lovi.care/skincare/ca/ingredients/peptide-rich-plasma) products

- [Eighth Day Regenerative Serum](https://lovi.care/skincare/ca/p/eighth-day/regenerative-serum/for/dry-sensitive-skin) — High fit

### [Tri-ceramide complex](https://lovi.care/skincare/ca/ingredients/tri-ceramide-complex) products

- [BYOMA Hydrating Serum](https://lovi.care/skincare/ca/p/byoma/hydrating-serum/for/dry-sensitive-skin) — Superior fit — [CA$23.00 at Shoppers Drug Mart](https://www.shoppersdrugmart.ca/byoma-hydrating-serum/p/BB_5060489793423?variantCode=5060489793423)
- [BYOMA Moisturizing Gel-Cream](https://lovi.care/skincare/ca/p/byoma/moisturizing-gel-cream/for/mature-skin) — High fit — [CA$14.00 at Sephora](https://www.sephora.com/ca/en/product/byoma-moisturizing-gel-cream-50ml-P521835?skuId=2976835)
- [BYOMA Creamy Jelly Cleanser](https://lovi.care/skincare/ca/p/byoma/creamy-jelly-cleanser/for/dry-skin) — High fit — [CA$19.00 at Shoppers Drug Mart](https://www.shoppersdrugmart.ca/byoma-creamy-jelly-cleanser/p/BB_5060489793478?variantCode=5060489793478)
- [BYOMA Brightening Serum](https://lovi.care/skincare/ca/p/byoma/brightening-serum/for/dry-skin) — High fit — [CA$23.00 at Shoppers Drug Mart](https://www.shoppersdrugmart.ca/byoma-brightening-serum/p/BB_5060489793430?variantCode=5060489793430)
- [BYOMA Balancing Face Mist](https://lovi.care/skincare/ca/p/byoma/balancing-face-mist/for/dry-skin) — Superior fit — [CA$21.00 at Sephora](https://www.sephora.com/ca/en/product/byoma-balancing-face-mist-P521812?skuId=2976843)
- [BYOMA Milky Moisture Cleanser](https://lovi.care/skincare/ca/p/byoma/milky-moisture-cleanser/for/dry-skin) — Superior fit — [CA$19.00 at Sephora](https://www.sephora.com/ca/en/product/byoma-milky-moisture-cleanser-P521833?skuId=2976744)
- [BYOMA Clarifying Serum](https://lovi.care/skincare/ca/p/byoma/clarifying-serum/for/dry-skin) — High fit — [CA$23.00 at Shoppers Drug Mart](https://www.shoppersdrugmart.ca/byoma-clarifying-serum/p/XM41?variantCode=5060489793447)
- [BYOMA Moisturizing Rich Cream](https://lovi.care/skincare/ca/p/byoma/moisturizing-rich-cream/for/dry-skin) — Superior fit — [CA$23.00 at Shoppers Drug Mart](https://www.shoppersdrugmart.ca/byoma-moisturizing-rich-cream/p/BB_5060489793461?variantCode=5060489793461)
- [BYOMA De-Puff + Brighten Eye Gel](https://lovi.care/skincare/ca/p/byoma/de-puff-brighten-eye-gel/for/dry-skin) — High fit — [CA$19.00 at Shoppers Drug Mart](https://www.shoppersdrugmart.ca/byoma-de-puff-and-brighten-eye-gel/p/BB_5060489794550?variantCode=5060489794550)

## Questions and answers

### Can you use peptide-rich plasma and tri-ceramide complex together?

Yes, [peptide-rich plasma](https://lovi.care/skincare/ca/ingredients/peptide-rich-plasma) and [tri-ceramide complex](https://lovi.care/skincare/ca/ingredients/tri-ceramide-complex) work well together to enhance repair and barrier support. Combining them helps improve absorption and reinforces skin structure, making them well-suited for dry, mature, or barrier-impaired skin.

### Which goes first, peptide-rich plasma or tri-ceramide complex?

There is no specific order required when using peptide-rich plasma and tri-ceramide complex together, as combining them enhances skin repair and barrier support.

### Are peptide-rich plasma and tri-ceramide complex good for sensitive skin?

Yes, peptide-rich plasma and tri-ceramide complex work well together to enhance repair and barrier support for dry, mature, or barrier-impaired skin. Combining them helps improve peptide absorption and reinforces skin structure.

## Other combinations

- Work well together: [Benzoyl peroxide and tri-ceramide complex](https://lovi.care/skincare/ca/ingredients/benzoyl-peroxide-and-tri-ceramide-complex)
- Keep them apart: [Adapalene and peptide-rich plasma](https://lovi.care/skincare/ca/ingredients/adapalene-and-peptide-rich-plasma)
- Keep them apart: [Granactive retinoid and peptide-rich plasma](https://lovi.care/skincare/ca/ingredients/granactive-retinoid-and-peptide-rich-plasma)
- Keep them apart: [Hydroxypinacolone retinoate and peptide-rich plasma](https://lovi.care/skincare/ca/ingredients/hydroxypinacolone-retinoate-and-peptide-rich-plasma)
- Keep them apart: [Pro-retinol and peptide-rich plasma](https://lovi.care/skincare/ca/ingredients/pro-retinol-and-peptide-rich-plasma)
- Keep them apart: [Retinal and peptide-rich plasma](https://lovi.care/skincare/ca/ingredients/retinal-and-peptide-rich-plasma)
- Keep them apart: [Retinoid blend and peptide-rich plasma](https://lovi.care/skincare/ca/ingredients/retinoid-blend-and-peptide-rich-plasma)
- Depends on the strength: [Retinol and peptide-rich plasma](https://lovi.care/skincare/ca/ingredients/retinol-and-peptide-rich-plasma)
- Keep them apart: [Tretinoin and peptide-rich plasma](https://lovi.care/skincare/ca/ingredients/tretinoin-and-peptide-rich-plasma)
- Keep them apart: [Vitamin A and peptide-rich plasma](https://lovi.care/skincare/ca/ingredients/vitamin-a-and-peptide-rich-plasma)
- Work well together: [Liposome and peptide-rich plasma](https://lovi.care/skincare/ca/ingredients/liposome-and-peptide-rich-plasma)
- Work well together: [Microcapsule and peptide-rich plasma](https://lovi.care/skincare/ca/ingredients/microcapsule-and-peptide-rich-plasma)
- Keep them apart: [Vitamin C and peptide-rich plasma](https://lovi.care/skincare/ca/ingredients/vitamin-c-and-peptide-rich-plasma)
- Work well together: [Niacinamide and tri-ceramide complex](https://lovi.care/skincare/ca/ingredients/niacinamide-and-tri-ceramide-complex)
- Work well together: [Betaine and peptide-rich plasma](https://lovi.care/skincare/ca/ingredients/betaine-and-peptide-rich-plasma)
- Work well together: [Glycerin and peptide-rich plasma](https://lovi.care/skincare/ca/ingredients/glycerin-and-peptide-rich-plasma)
- Work well together: [Hyaluronic acid and peptide-rich plasma](https://lovi.care/skincare/ca/ingredients/hyaluronic-acid-and-peptide-rich-plasma)
- Work well together: [Liposome and tri-ceramide complex](https://lovi.care/skincare/ca/ingredients/liposome-and-tri-ceramide-complex)
- Work well together: [Tri-ceramide complex and multi-lamellar emulsion](https://lovi.care/skincare/ca/ingredients/tri-ceramide-complex-and-multi-lamellar-emulsion)
- Depends on the strength: [Niacinamide and peptide-rich plasma](https://lovi.care/skincare/ca/ingredients/niacinamide-and-peptide-rich-plasma)
- Work well together: [Panthenol and peptide-rich plasma](https://lovi.care/skincare/ca/ingredients/panthenol-and-peptide-rich-plasma)
- Work well together: [Betaine and tri-ceramide complex](https://lovi.care/skincare/ca/ingredients/betaine-and-tri-ceramide-complex)
- Work well together: [Glycerin and tri-ceramide complex](https://lovi.care/skincare/ca/ingredients/glycerin-and-tri-ceramide-complex)
- Work well together: [Hyaluronic acid and tri-ceramide complex](https://lovi.care/skincare/ca/ingredients/hyaluronic-acid-and-tri-ceramide-complex)
- Work well together: [Bakuchiol and peptide-rich plasma](https://lovi.care/skincare/ca/ingredients/bakuchiol-and-peptide-rich-plasma)
- Work well together: [Arginine and peptide-rich plasma](https://lovi.care/skincare/ca/ingredients/arginine-and-peptide-rich-plasma)
- Work well together: [Peptide-rich plasma and GABA](https://lovi.care/skincare/ca/ingredients/peptide-rich-plasma-and-gaba)
- Work well together: [Silk amino acids and peptide-rich plasma](https://lovi.care/skincare/ca/ingredients/silk-amino-acids-and-peptide-rich-plasma)
- Work well together: [Taurine and peptide-rich plasma](https://lovi.care/skincare/ca/ingredients/taurine-and-peptide-rich-plasma)
- Work well together: [Peptide-rich plasma and theanine](https://lovi.care/skincare/ca/ingredients/peptide-rich-plasma-and-theanine)
- Keep them apart: [AHA blend glycolic and citric acids and peptide-rich plasma](https://lovi.care/skincare/ca/ingredients/aha-blend-glycolic-and-citric-acids-and-peptide-rich-plasma)
- Keep them apart: [Citric acid and peptide-rich plasma](https://lovi.care/skincare/ca/ingredients/citric-acid-and-peptide-rich-plasma)
- Keep them apart: [Glycolic acid and peptide-rich plasma](https://lovi.care/skincare/ca/ingredients/glycolic-acid-and-peptide-rich-plasma)
- Keep them apart: [Lactic acid and peptide-rich plasma](https://lovi.care/skincare/ca/ingredients/lactic-acid-and-peptide-rich-plasma)
- Keep them apart: [Mandelic acid and peptide-rich plasma](https://lovi.care/skincare/ca/ingredients/mandelic-acid-and-peptide-rich-plasma)
- Work well together: [Coenzyme Q10 and peptide-rich plasma](https://lovi.care/skincare/ca/ingredients/coenzyme-q10-and-peptide-rich-plasma)
- Work well together: [Green tea and peptide-rich plasma](https://lovi.care/skincare/ca/ingredients/green-tea-and-peptide-rich-plasma)
- Work well together: [Vitamin E and peptide-rich plasma](https://lovi.care/skincare/ca/ingredients/vitamin-e-and-peptide-rich-plasma)
- Work well together: [Coenzyme Q10 and tri-ceramide complex](https://lovi.care/skincare/ca/ingredients/coenzyme-q10-and-tri-ceramide-complex)
- Work well together: [Green tea and tri-ceramide complex](https://lovi.care/skincare/ca/ingredients/green-tea-and-tri-ceramide-complex)
- Work well together: [Vitamin E and tri-ceramide complex](https://lovi.care/skincare/ca/ingredients/vitamin-e-and-tri-ceramide-complex)
- Work well together: [Acetyl hexapeptide-3 and tri-ceramide complex](https://lovi.care/skincare/ca/ingredients/acetyl-hexapeptide-3-and-tri-ceramide-complex)
- Work well together: [Bio-placenta peptides and tri-ceramide complex](https://lovi.care/skincare/ca/ingredients/bio-placenta-peptides-and-tri-ceramide-complex)
- Work well together: [Collagen peptide and tri-ceramide complex](https://lovi.care/skincare/ca/ingredients/collagen-peptide-and-tri-ceramide-complex)
- Work well together: [Copper peptide and tri-ceramide complex](https://lovi.care/skincare/ca/ingredients/copper-peptide-and-tri-ceramide-complex)
- Work well together: [Hexapeptide and tri-ceramide complex](https://lovi.care/skincare/ca/ingredients/hexapeptide-and-tri-ceramide-complex)
- Work well together: [Hexapeptide-9 and tri-ceramide complex](https://lovi.care/skincare/ca/ingredients/hexapeptide-9-and-tri-ceramide-complex)
- Work well together: [Tri-ceramide complex and palmitoyl pentapeptide-4](https://lovi.care/skincare/ca/ingredients/tri-ceramide-complex-and-palmitoyl-pentapeptide-4)
- Work well together: [Tri-ceramide complex and palmitoyl tripeptide-1](https://lovi.care/skincare/ca/ingredients/tri-ceramide-complex-and-palmitoyl-tripeptide-1)
- Work well together: [Beta-sitosterol and peptide-rich plasma](https://lovi.care/skincare/ca/ingredients/beta-sitosterol-and-peptide-rich-plasma)
- Work well together: [Ceramide-building complex and peptide-rich plasma](https://lovi.care/skincare/ca/ingredients/ceramide-building-complex-and-peptide-rich-plasma)
- Work well together: [Cholesterol and peptide-rich plasma](https://lovi.care/skincare/ca/ingredients/cholesterol-and-peptide-rich-plasma)
- Work well together: [Phytosphingosine and peptide-rich plasma](https://lovi.care/skincare/ca/ingredients/phytosphingosine-and-peptide-rich-plasma)
- Work well together: [Phytosterol and peptide-rich plasma](https://lovi.care/skincare/ca/ingredients/phytosterol-and-peptide-rich-plasma)
- Work well together: [Peptide-rich plasma and squalene](https://lovi.care/skincare/ca/ingredients/peptide-rich-plasma-and-squalene)
- Work well together: [Tri-ceramide complex and triple peptide blend](https://lovi.care/skincare/ca/ingredients/tri-ceramide-complex-and-triple-peptide-blend)
- Work well together: [Bakuchiol and tri-ceramide complex](https://lovi.care/skincare/ca/ingredients/bakuchiol-and-tri-ceramide-complex)
- Keep them apart: [Salicylic acid and peptide-rich plasma](https://lovi.care/skincare/ca/ingredients/salicylic-acid-and-peptide-rich-plasma)
- Keep them apart: [AHA blend glycolic and citric acids and tri-ceramide complex](https://lovi.care/skincare/ca/ingredients/aha-blend-glycolic-and-citric-acids-and-tri-ceramide-complex)
- Keep them apart: [Citric acid and tri-ceramide complex](https://lovi.care/skincare/ca/ingredients/citric-acid-and-tri-ceramide-complex)
- Keep them apart: [Glycolic acid and tri-ceramide complex](https://lovi.care/skincare/ca/ingredients/glycolic-acid-and-tri-ceramide-complex)
- Keep them apart: [Lactic acid and tri-ceramide complex](https://lovi.care/skincare/ca/ingredients/lactic-acid-and-tri-ceramide-complex)
- Keep them apart: [Mandelic acid and tri-ceramide complex](https://lovi.care/skincare/ca/ingredients/mandelic-acid-and-tri-ceramide-complex)
- Keep them apart: [Salicylic acid and tri-ceramide complex](https://lovi.care/skincare/ca/ingredients/salicylic-acid-and-tri-ceramide-complex)
- Keep them apart: [Peptide-rich plasma and baking soda](https://lovi.care/skincare/ca/ingredients/peptide-rich-plasma-and-baking-soda)
- Keep them apart: [Bleach and peptide-rich plasma](https://lovi.care/skincare/ca/ingredients/bleach-and-peptide-rich-plasma)
- Keep them apart: [Potassium hydroxide and peptide-rich plasma](https://lovi.care/skincare/ca/ingredients/potassium-hydroxide-and-peptide-rich-plasma)
- Keep them apart: [Peptide-rich plasma and behenyl alcohol](https://lovi.care/skincare/ca/ingredients/peptide-rich-plasma-and-behenyl-alcohol)
- Keep them apart: [Isopropyl alcohol and peptide-rich plasma](https://lovi.care/skincare/ca/ingredients/isopropyl-alcohol-and-peptide-rich-plasma)
- Keep them apart: [Polyvinyl alcohol and peptide-rich plasma](https://lovi.care/skincare/ca/ingredients/polyvinyl-alcohol-and-peptide-rich-plasma)
- Keep them apart: [Bergamot oil and tri-ceramide complex](https://lovi.care/skincare/ca/ingredients/bergamot-oil-and-tri-ceramide-complex)
- Keep them apart: [Camphor oil and tri-ceramide complex](https://lovi.care/skincare/ca/ingredients/camphor-oil-and-tri-ceramide-complex)
- Keep them apart: [Chamomile oil and tri-ceramide complex](https://lovi.care/skincare/ca/ingredients/chamomile-oil-and-tri-ceramide-complex)
- Keep them apart: [Clove leaf oil and tri-ceramide complex](https://lovi.care/skincare/ca/ingredients/clove-leaf-oil-and-tri-ceramide-complex)
- Keep them apart: [Eucalyptus oil and tri-ceramide complex](https://lovi.care/skincare/ca/ingredients/eucalyptus-oil-and-tri-ceramide-complex)
- Keep them apart: [Tri-ceramide complex and geranium oil](https://lovi.care/skincare/ca/ingredients/tri-ceramide-complex-and-geranium-oil)
- Keep them apart: [Grapefruit peel oil and tri-ceramide complex](https://lovi.care/skincare/ca/ingredients/grapefruit-peel-oil-and-tri-ceramide-complex)
- Keep them apart: [Lavender oil and tri-ceramide complex](https://lovi.care/skincare/ca/ingredients/lavender-oil-and-tri-ceramide-complex)
- Keep them apart: [Lemon oil and tri-ceramide complex](https://lovi.care/skincare/ca/ingredients/lemon-oil-and-tri-ceramide-complex)
- Keep them apart: [Orange oil and tri-ceramide complex](https://lovi.care/skincare/ca/ingredients/orange-oil-and-tri-ceramide-complex)
- Keep them apart: [Palmarosa oil and tri-ceramide complex](https://lovi.care/skincare/ca/ingredients/palmarosa-oil-and-tri-ceramide-complex)
- Keep them apart: [Peppermint oil and tri-ceramide complex](https://lovi.care/skincare/ca/ingredients/peppermint-oil-and-tri-ceramide-complex)
- Keep them apart: [Rose oil and tri-ceramide complex](https://lovi.care/skincare/ca/ingredients/rose-oil-and-tri-ceramide-complex)
- Keep them apart: [Rosewood oil and tri-ceramide complex](https://lovi.care/skincare/ca/ingredients/rosewood-oil-and-tri-ceramide-complex)
- Keep them apart: [Sandalwood oil and tri-ceramide complex](https://lovi.care/skincare/ca/ingredients/sandalwood-oil-and-tri-ceramide-complex)
- Keep them apart: [Tea tree oil and tri-ceramide complex](https://lovi.care/skincare/ca/ingredients/tea-tree-oil-and-tri-ceramide-complex)
- Keep them apart: [Thyme oil and tri-ceramide complex](https://lovi.care/skincare/ca/ingredients/thyme-oil-and-tri-ceramide-complex)
- Keep them apart: [Wild mint oil and tri-ceramide complex](https://lovi.care/skincare/ca/ingredients/wild-mint-oil-and-tri-ceramide-complex)
- Keep them apart: [Copper and peptide-rich plasma](https://lovi.care/skincare/ca/ingredients/copper-and-peptide-rich-plasma)
- Work well together: [Cholesterol and tri-ceramide complex](https://lovi.care/skincare/ca/ingredients/cholesterol-and-tri-ceramide-complex)
- Work well together: [Lauric acid and tri-ceramide complex](https://lovi.care/skincare/ca/ingredients/lauric-acid-and-tri-ceramide-complex)
- Work well together: [Linoleic acid and tri-ceramide complex](https://lovi.care/skincare/ca/ingredients/linoleic-acid-and-tri-ceramide-complex)
- Keep them apart: [Magnesium and peptide-rich plasma](https://lovi.care/skincare/ca/ingredients/magnesium-and-peptide-rich-plasma)
- Keep them apart: [Zinc and peptide-rich plasma](https://lovi.care/skincare/ca/ingredients/zinc-and-peptide-rich-plasma)
- Keep them apart: [Zinc sulfate and peptide-rich plasma](https://lovi.care/skincare/ca/ingredients/zinc-sulfate-and-peptide-rich-plasma)
- Keep them apart: [Benzoyl peroxide and peptide-rich plasma](https://lovi.care/skincare/ca/ingredients/benzoyl-peroxide-and-peptide-rich-plasma)
- Work well together: [Allantoin and tri-ceramide complex](https://lovi.care/skincare/ca/ingredients/allantoin-and-tri-ceramide-complex)
- Work well together: [Bisabolol and tri-ceramide complex](https://lovi.care/skincare/ca/ingredients/bisabolol-and-tri-ceramide-complex)
- Work well together: [Panthenol and tri-ceramide complex](https://lovi.care/skincare/ca/ingredients/panthenol-and-tri-ceramide-complex)
- Work well together: [Retinol and tri-ceramide complex](https://lovi.care/skincare/ca/ingredients/retinol-and-tri-ceramide-complex)
- Keep them apart: [Azelaic acid and peptide-rich plasma](https://lovi.care/skincare/ca/ingredients/azelaic-acid-and-peptide-rich-plasma)
- Keep them apart: [Peptide-rich plasma and protease](https://lovi.care/skincare/ca/ingredients/peptide-rich-plasma-and-protease)
- Keep them apart: [Superoxide dismutase and peptide-rich plasma](https://lovi.care/skincare/ca/ingredients/superoxide-dismutase-and-peptide-rich-plasma)

## About the Lovi Fit

Lovi: Unbiased, science-based skincare AI trained on real user outcomes.

Lovi checks every pairing with brand-independent rules its dermatologists and cosmetic chemists build and review, and personalizes every pick with AI trained on the real results of millions of users. Lovi trains its fit score models on a proprietary dataset built from more than 10,000 expert-labeled products and more than 100,000 simulated examples, following an internally consistent methodology presented at Cosmoprof, AMWC, and Skin of Color Update. Levels from best to worst: Superior, High, Average, Low, Caution, Warning.

Behind this pairing advice: Nadia Kapleva, MS (Co-founder, Medical Director); Alexey Shagraev, PhD (Co-founder, CEO and CTO); Dr. Sofía Perea Pérez, MD, MSc (Medical Board); Aishani Shah, MD (Medical Board); Asya Zubkova, MS (Medical Board); Hanna Kurets, MD (Medical Board, Medical Advisor); Elina Nazarenko, MD (Medical Board); Victoria Derkova, MS (Medical Board).

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