Peptide-rich plasma
Peptide-rich plasma offers a thoughtful option for most skin types through gentle daily serums. This supportive care layers well alongside panthenol, green tea, and ceramide-building complex, while remaining separate from adapalene, glycolic acid, and benzoyl peroxide.
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Popular peptide-rich plasma products
- Eighth Day Regenerative Serum
What to combine peptide-rich plasma with
| Ingredient | Together | How to use them |
|---|---|---|
 Panthenol |
Works well | Use them together in the same routine, applying the peptide-rich plasma first and following with the panthenol. Peptide-rich plasma and panthenol |
 Green tea |
Works well | Use them together in the same routine, applying the green tea first and the peptides right after. Peptide-rich plasma and green tea |
 Ceramide-building complex |
Works well | Use them together by applying the peptide-rich plasma first and the ceramide-building complex right after, because lipids help peptides absorb better. Peptide-rich plasma and ceramide-building complex |
 Glycerin |
Works well | Apply the glycerin product first to hydrate the skin, and then follow with the peptide-rich plasma to boost absorption. Peptide-rich plasma and glycerin |
 Coenzyme Q10 |
Works well | Use them together by applying coenzyme Q10 first and peptide-rich plasma second, because they make each other work much better. Peptide-rich plasma and coenzyme q10 |
 Vitamin E |
Works well | Use them together by applying the vitamin E product before the peptide plasma, as they help each other fight skin aging. Peptide-rich plasma and vitamin E |
 Bakuchiol |
Works well | Use them together in the same routine, applying the bakuchiol first and following with the peptide-rich plasma, because they boost each other's firming benefits. Peptide-rich plasma and bakuchiol |
 Silk amino acids |
Works well | Use them together in the same routine, applying the peptide product first and following with the silk amino acids for better hydration. Peptide-rich plasma and silk amino acids |
 Arginine |
Works well | Use them together in the same routine, applying arginine first to prep the skin. Peptide-rich plasma and arginine |
 Liposome |
Works well | Use them together in the same routine, applying the liposome product first to help the peptides sink in better. Peptide-rich plasma and liposome |
 Taurine |
Works well | Use them together in the same routine, because they team up to build firmer, better-hydrated skin. Peptide-rich plasma and taurine |
 Hyaluronic acid |
Works well | Use them together by applying the hydrating hyaluronic acid first, followed by the peptide product, to lock in moisture and help firmness. Peptide-rich plasma and hyaluronic acid |
 Microcapsule |
Works well | Use them together by applying the microcapsule first, because the capsule protects the peptide and helps it sink in better. Peptide-rich plasma and microcapsule |
 Cholesterol |
Works well | Use them together by applying your peptide product first and your cholesterol cream right after, because lipids help peptides sink in better. Peptide-rich plasma and cholesterol |
 Phytosphingosine |
Works well | Use them together in the same routine, applying the peptide-rich plasma first and the phytosphingosine right after to boost results. Peptide-rich plasma and phytosphingosine |
 Betaine |
Works well | Use betaine first to hydrate the skin, followed by the peptide serum to boost absorption and firmness. Peptide-rich plasma and betaine |
 Phytosterol |
Works well | Use phytosterol and peptide-rich plasma together by applying the peptide first, because lipids help peptides sink in better. Peptide-rich plasma and phytosterol |
 Beta-sitosterol |
Works well | Use them together in the same routine, applying the plant sterol first and the peptide serum right after, because lipids help peptides absorb better. Peptide-rich plasma and beta-sitosterol |
 Squalene |
Works well | Use them together in the same routine, applying the squalene after your peptide product. Peptide-rich plasma and squalene |
 Tri-ceramide complex |
Works well | Use them together in the same routine, applying the peptide-rich plasma first and the tri-ceramide complex right after, because lipids help skin absorb peptides better. Peptide-rich plasma and tri-ceramide complex |
 GABA |
Works well | Use them together in the same routine, applying the peptide serum first and the GABA product right after for better skin moisture. Peptide-rich plasma and GABA |
 Theanine |
Works well | Use them together in the same routine, applying theanine first and peptide-rich plasma right after to boost hydration. Peptide-rich plasma and theanine |
 Retinol |
Depends | Use them at different times of day, applying peptides in the morning and retinol at night, to prevent extra skin irritation. Peptide-rich plasma and retinol |
 Niacinamide |
Depends | Use them together because niacinamide helps peptides work better while soothing the skin. Peptide-rich plasma and niacinamide |
 Adapalene |
Keep apart | Use them at different times of day by applying peptides in the morning and adapalene at night, because combining them in the same routine causes irritation. Peptide-rich plasma and adapalene |
 Glycolic acid |
Keep apart | Use them at different times of day, applying glycolic acid in the morning and peptides at night, because the acid ruins the peptides. Peptide-rich plasma and glycolic acid |
 Benzoyl peroxide |
Keep apart | Use them at different times of day, applying the peptide serum in the morning and benzoyl peroxide at night, because they clash and cancel each other out. Peptide-rich plasma and benzoyl peroxide |
 Vitamin C |
Keep apart | Apply vitamin C in the morning and peptide serum at night, because mixing them together makes the vitamin C less effective. Peptide-rich plasma and vitamin C |
 Azelaic acid |
Keep apart | Use them at different times of day, applying azelaic acid in the morning and peptides at night, because mixing them reduces their effectiveness. Peptide-rich plasma and azelaic acid |
 AHA blend glycolic and citric acids |
Keep apart | Apply the acid blend and the peptide serum at different times of day, because the acid breaks down the peptide. Peptide-rich plasma and aha blend glycolic and citric acids |
 Salicylic acid |
Keep apart | Use them at different times of day, applying salicylic acid first and peptides later, because mixing them makes the peptides less effective. Peptide-rich plasma and salicylic acid |
 Tretinoin |
Keep apart | Use them at different times of day by applying peptides in the morning and tretinoin at night to prevent irritation. Peptide-rich plasma and tretinoin |
 Vitamin A |
Keep apart | Use them at different times of day with peptides in the morning and vitamin A at night, because combining them at once can irritate skin. Peptide-rich plasma and vitamin A |
 Pro-retinol |
Keep apart | Use them at different times of day by applying peptides in the morning and pro-retinol at night, because combining them can cause irritation. Peptide-rich plasma and pro-retinol |
 Retinal |
Keep apart | Use them at different times of day by applying peptides in the morning and retinal at night to avoid irritation. Peptide-rich plasma and retinal |
 Copper |
Keep apart | Use them on alternate nights, applying copper first and peptides second, to prevent them from canceling each other out. Peptide-rich plasma and copper |
 Magnesium |
Keep apart | Apply them at different times of day, using the peptide product in the morning and the magnesium at night, because mixing them makes the peptides less effective. Peptide-rich plasma and magnesium |
 Lactic acid |
Keep apart | Use lactic acid in the morning and peptide-rich plasma at night, because acid ruins the peptides. Peptide-rich plasma and lactic acid |
 Mandelic acid |
Keep apart | Use them at different times of day by applying mandelic acid in the morning and peptide-rich plasma at night, because acids ruin peptide strength. Peptide-rich plasma and mandelic acid |
 Retinoid blend |
Keep apart | Use them at different times of day, applying your peptide serum in the morning and your retinoid blend at night, to prevent irritation. Peptide-rich plasma and retinoid blend |
 Superoxide dismutase |
Keep apart | Use them at different times of day, applying the peptide product in the morning and superoxide dismutase at night. Peptide-rich plasma and superoxide dismutase |
 Polyvinyl alcohol |
Keep apart | Use them at different times of day, applying the peptide product first and the alcohol product later, because they clash in the same routine. Peptide-rich plasma and polyvinyl alcohol |
 Zinc |
Keep apart | Apply the zinc and peptide products at different times of day, using peptides in the morning and zinc at night, because combining them stops them from working. Peptide-rich plasma and zinc |
 Zinc sulfate |
Keep apart | Apply zinc sulfate and the peptide serum at different times of day because mixing them can make the peptides stop working. Peptide-rich plasma and zinc sulfate |
 Bleach |
Keep apart | Use them at different times of day, applying bleach first and peptides later, because mixing them destroys the peptide benefits. Peptide-rich plasma and bleach |
 Granactive retinoid |
Keep apart | Use them at different times of day, applying the peptide serum in the morning and the retinoid at night, to avoid extra skin irritation. Peptide-rich plasma and granactive retinoid |
 Hydroxypinacolone retinoate |
Keep apart | Use them at different times of day, applying the peptide serum in the morning and the retinoid at night, to avoid extra skin irritation. Peptide-rich plasma and hydroxypinacolone retinoate |
 Potassium hydroxide |
Keep apart | Use them at different times of day, applying the peptide product first and the potassium hydroxide later, because they clash and ruin results. Peptide-rich plasma and potassium hydroxide |
 Citric acid |
Keep apart | Apply the peptide serum in the morning and the citric acid at night to prevent the acid from breaking down the peptides. Peptide-rich plasma and citric acid |
 Isopropyl alcohol |
Keep apart | Use them at different times of day, applying the peptide serum in the morning and the alcohol product at night. Peptide-rich plasma and isopropyl alcohol |
 Behenyl alcohol |
Keep apart | Use them at different times of day, applying the peptide product first and the alcohol product later, because harsh alcohols can ruin the peptides. Peptide-rich plasma and behenyl alcohol |
 Protease |
Keep apart | Use them at different times of day, applying the peptide serum in the morning and the protease product at night, because they cancel each other out. Peptide-rich plasma and protease |
 Baking soda |
Keep apart | Use them at different times of day, applying the peptide product first and baking soda later, because baking soda undoes the peptides. Peptide-rich plasma and baking soda |
From the ingredient rules behind the "Works well with" and "Don't mix with" notes on every product in the Lovi app.
Questions and answers
What does peptide-rich plasma do for the skin?
Peptide-rich plasma helps build firmer and better-hydrated skin. It supports overall skin health when used correctly in a routine.
How do you use peptide-rich plasma?
You can use peptide-rich plasma by applying it as part of your daily routine with compatible ingredients like panthenol, or by following specific timing guidelines to avoid irritation or reduced effectiveness when paired with certain acids or retinoids.
Should you use peptide-rich plasma in the morning or at night?
You can use peptide-rich plasma in the morning or at night, as its timing depends entirely on which other ingredients you are pairing it with in your routine.
Can you use peptide-rich plasma every day?
Yes, you can use peptide-rich plasma every day.
Does peptide-rich plasma cause purging or irritation?
Peptide-rich plasma is unlikely to cause purging, as it does not speed up skin cell turnover.
Which skin types is peptide-rich plasma best for?
Lovi finds that peptide-rich plasma is suitable for popular products like Eighth Day Regenerative Serum.
Can you use peptide-rich plasma with panthenol?
Yes, you can use peptide-rich plasma with panthenol by applying the peptide-rich plasma first and following with the panthenol in the same routine.
Can you use peptide-rich plasma with adapalene?
You should keep peptide-rich plasma and adapalene apart, using them at different times of day by applying peptides in the morning and adapalene at night, because combining them in the same routine causes irritation.
Behind this ingredient guide
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