Biossance Squalane + Copper Peptide Rapid Plumping Serum for mature skin
Squalane
Copper Peptides
Sodium Hyaluronate
Acmella Oleracea Extract
PanthenolLow
- LowNormal Skin Fit
- SuperiorEffectiveness
- ConcerningSafety
A weak match for mature skin; the moisturizers alongside fit it better.
This fit is calculated for the concerns frequently associated with mature skin: fine lines, wrinkles, and loss of firmness. For scores and recommendations based on your full skin profile, including your 12D face scan results and any goals or preferences you have, please use the Lovi app.
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Lovi Assistant explains
- Offers moderate benefits for wrinkles and fine lines due to the presence of peptides like Copper Tripeptide-1 and Tetrapeptide-30, but lacks highly specialized ingredients for significant improvement, providing only partial benefits for your normal skin.
- The serum provides excellent plumping and hydration with sodium hyaluronate and glycerin, which are beneficial for maintaining skin elasticity and smoothness.
How to apply
- Use your moisturizer twice a day in your AM and PM routines. Apply it daily to help smooth fine lines.
- Apply this product after your toner and serum, but before your SPF in the morning. Follow your cleanser and toner steps to keep your skin balanced.
- Gently press a small amount into your face and neck. Avoid rubbing the skin too harshly to prevent extra tension.
- Apply the moisturizer on slightly damp skin to help lock in extra moisture. Clean skin helps the product absorb much more evenly.
- Avoid the sensitive eye area during application. Do a quick patch test before your very first use to stay safe.
People Say
★4.6Overall rating based on 2.1k+ reviewsBased on a very large amount of data, this serum is widely praised for its ability to deliver instant hydration and a visible plumping effect, making it a favorite for users with dry, dehydrated, or aging skin. The majority of users report a lightweight texture that absorbs well and improves skin bounce. A minority experience stickiness or find the high price point unjustifiable for the results achieved.
Highlights
Intense hydration Mostly Mentioned
- “floods skin with moisture”
- “saved my dry winter skin”
- “keeps skin hydrated all day”
- “instant relief for tightness”
Elegant texture Often Mentioned
- “absorbs quickly”
- “sinks in beautifully”
- “lightweight and silky”
- “not heavy or greasy”
Visible plumping Often Mentioned
- “skin looks bouncy”
- “instant plumping effect”
- “lines look minimized”
- “cheeks feel fuller”
Improved texture Sometimes Noted
- “glass skin effect”
- “skin feels softer”
- “smoother complexion”
- “gives a healthy glow”
Soothing properties Sometimes Noted
- “calms my redness”
- “soothing on sensitive skin”
- “gentle and non-irritating”
- “helped repair barrier”
High price point Sometimes Noted
- “too expensive for results”
- “pricey for the amount”
- “not worth the money”
- “wallet hurts”
Breakouts/Irritation Rarely Noted
- “caused breakouts”
- “massive allergic reaction”
- “gave me tiny bumps”
- “skin turned red”
Lack of results Rarely Noted
- “no noticeable difference”
- “didn't do anything”
- “just a basic hydrator”
- “disappointed by lack of results”
Paradoxical drying Rarely Noted
- “sucked moisture out”
- “skin felt tight”
- “dried me out”
- “needed more moisturizer on top”
Sticky after-feel Rarely Noted
- “feels tacky”
- “leaves a sticky film”
- “texture is sticky”
- “hair sticks to face”
Sources: lovi.care, biossance.com, sephora.sg, influenster.com, reddit.com, cultbeauty.co.uk, and more
Questions and answers
Why is Biossance Squalane + Copper Peptide Rapid Plumping Serum a weak match for mature skin?
This serum is a weak match because it offers only moderate help for fine lines and lacks highly specialized ingredients for significant improvement. Mature skin needs products with powerful anti-wrinkle ingredients, deep hydration, and skin-repairing components to effectively target signs of aging.
Skin Research and Technology, 2026Dermatologic Therapy, 2022
Which ingredients make this serum a poor fit for mature skin?
This serum is a weak match for mature skin because it lacks highly specialized anti-aging ingredients for significant wrinkle improvement. Mature skin of this type needs advanced ingredients and targeted benefits that focus deeply on firming and smoothing fine lines.
Skin Research and Technology, 2026Dermatologic Therapy, 2022
What does Squalane do for mature skin?
Squalane helps keep mature skin feeling soft and smooth by boosting moisture and protecting the skin barrier. It also provides antioxidant support that helps improve the look of fine lines and wrinkles over time.
Journal of Nanobiotechnology, 2025Journal of Nanoscience and Nanotechnology, 2010
What do Copper Peptides do for mature skin?
Copper peptides help mature skin by supporting tissue regeneration, reducing inflammation, and improving wrinkles and overall skin barrier conditions. They also may help enhance collagen production and elastin biosynthesis to keep skin looking firm and smooth.
Skin Research and Technology, 2026International Journal of Molecular Sciences, 2018
Where does this serum go in a skincare routine for mature skin?
This serum goes in your evening routine after cleansing and toning, and before your moisturizer. A product of this type for mature skin needs specialized active ingredients that target deep wrinkles and firm sagging areas to improve its fit.
Can I use this serum with retinol, and in what order?
You can use this serum with retinol, and applying it right before your retinol helps keep your skin smooth and hydrated while you treat it. Using a moisturizing treatment like this alongside your retinol is unlikely to cause irritation and may help your skin tolerate the retinol better.
How often should I use this serum?
You can use this serum in the evening as part of your routine. Some active serums of this type can also be used in the morning or twice a day if your skin tolerates them well.
Can this serum clog pores, cause breakouts or purging for mature skin?
This serum is unlikely to clog pores or cause breakouts for mature skin, as reviewers rarely report such issues. It features lightweight hydrating ingredients like squalane and glycerin that help keep skin smooth without heavy oils.
Can I use this serum around the eyes or on my body?
This serum is safe to use around the eyes and on the body, though it provides only a weak match for mature skin. To truly improve mature skin, a product of this type needs specialized anti-aging ingredients and rich moisturizers that target deep lines and restore elasticity.
Is this serum fragrance-free and alcohol-free?
Yes, it has no fragrance and no drying alcohol.
What the research says
The combination of Thermus thermophilus and Bacillus subtilis mixed-culture ferment extract and copper tripeptide-1 GHK-Cu reduced inflammatory cytokines, protected skin explants from UV-induced damage, and improved wrinkles and skin barrier conditions compared to individual components or controls.
Skin Research and Technology, 2026A single application of a moisturizing fluid containing hyaluronic acid 1%, glycerin 5%, and Centella asiatica stem cells extract significantly increased skin hydration by 29% and reduced transepidermal water loss at 24 hours compared to baseline and an untreated control site in twenty healthy women.
Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2017Topical hyaluronic acid filler serum combined with Botulinum toxin type A lengthened the duration of the toxin's effect in reducing wrinkles compared to Botulinum toxin type A alone.
Dermatologic Therapy, 2022Squalane at 0.005-0.015% counteracts UVA-induced oxidative stress, inflammation, and collagen metabolism inhibition while stimulating fibroblast migration in human dermal fibroblasts.
Molecules, 2025Plant-derived squalane protected human dermal fibroblasts against UVA-induced damage by counteracting ROS formation, suppressing apoptosis-related proteins p53, caspase-3, caspase-9, and PARP, and restoring the pro-survival p-Akt/mTOR pathway.
Antioxidants, 2025Topical copper tripeptide complex on CO2 laser-resurfaced skin caused no significant reduction in erythema or objective improvement in wrinkles compared to controls, but significantly increased patient satisfaction regarding overall skin quality.
Archives of Facial Plastic Surgery, 2006A novel regimen combining a hydroxy acid-based scrub and copper tripeptide serum significantly reduced adherent scalp flaking by 61.24%, increased hair density by 12.48%, increased hair thickness by 25.36%, and improved scalp skin hydration by 76.24% in adults with mild to moderate dandruff over 15 days.
Cureus, 2024Copper applied transdermally as a tripeptide on human skin ex vivo permeated the tissue and was retained in amounts potentially effective for treating inflammatory diseases.
Inflammation Research, 2010Topical application of 0.1% hyaluronic acid formulations of different molecular weights led to significant improvements in skin hydration and elasticity, with low-molecular-weight formulations also significantly reducing wrinkle depth in seventy-six female subjects compared to a vehicle control.
Journal of Drugs in Dermatology, 2011Topical application of hyaluronic acid in conjunction with free gingival graft significantly reduced donor site postoperative pain until day 7 compared to normal saline, with no significant differences in graft dimensions or patient satisfaction.
Clinical Oral Investigations, 2022Treatment with a hyaluronic acid-containing mouth rinse or topical gel led to significant lesion reduction, pain relief, and normalization of lesion color in adult patients with minor recurrent aphthous stomatitis, with the gel formulation showing an earlier healing onset at 3 days.
BMC Oral Health, 2019An Acmella oleracea extract-loaded glycolipid emulsion serum applied topically demonstrated safety with no ocular irritation or systemic dermal absorption, alongside significant improvements in facial skin hydration, smoothness, and reductions in roughness, scaliness, and wrinkles.
International Journal of Cosmetic Science, 2025A novel formulation containing supramolecular retinol plus acmella oleracea extract significantly reduced dark circles by 13.8% in melanin index, decreased fine wrinkles, and increased skin firmness by 13.0% in 33 Chinese urban women after 6 weeks of use.
Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2022The optimized squalane-based spilanthol emulsion achieved a maximum skin retention of 118.71 μg/g and restored skin hydroxyproline content to 23.99 μg/g, outperforming positive and negative groups due to high drug release and miscibility driven by weak Van der Waals interactions.
AAPS PharmSciTech, 2019Topical dexpanthenol acts as a moisturizer, improves stratum corneum hydration, accelerates wound healing and epidermal regeneration, reduces erythema, and improves symptoms of skin irritation compared to vehicle or no pretreatment.
American Journal of Clinical Dermatology, 2002Moisturizer containing 5% panthenol, madecassoside, and copper-zinc-manganese decreased adverse reactions and downtime after ablative fractional carbon dioxide laser resurfacing with comparable efficacy to 0.02% triamcinolone acetonide cream in 20 subjects.
Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2019Topical dexpanthenol formulated in lipophilic vehicles improved stratum corneum hydration and reduced transepidermal water loss compared to vehicle control in humans.
Arzneimittel-Forschung, 2000
Why other moisturizers fit mature skin better
Topical post-laser application of human adipocyte-derived mesenchymal stem cell media combined with niacinamide significantly improved wrinkle index, melanin index, patient satisfaction, and investigator esthetic improvement scores compared to vehicle cream in patients with aging skin.
Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2021Treatment with a combination of niacinamide and hyaluronic acid improved skin aging signs and demonstrated a senomorphic effect by decreasing SASP and autocrine signaling genes in women.
Scientific Reports, 2024
Ingredients
Water, Glycerin, Propanediol, Squalane, Sodium Hyaluronate, Hydroxyethyl Acrylate Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Copper Tripeptide-1, Acmella Oleracea Extract, Ectoin, Tetrapeptide-30, Palmitoyl Hexapeptide-52, Copper Pca, Panthenol, Sodium Polyglutamate, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Aloe Barbadensis Flower Extract, Passiflora Incarnata Flower Extract, Melia Azadirachta Leaf Extract, Solanum Melongena Fruit Extract, Curcuma Longa Root Extract, Ocimum Basilicum Leaf Extract Flower, Coccinia Indica Fruit Extract, Melia Azadirachta Flower Extract, Ocimum Sanctum Leaf Extract, Corallina Officinalis Extract, Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6, Acacia Senegal Gum, Xanthan Gum, Phenoxyethanol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Citric Acid, Caprylyl Glycol
Behind this fit score
Lovi calculates every fit score from the full ingredient list with brand-independent rules our 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.
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