Theramid Copper Peptide Serum Review - Anti-Aging 3% Pure Copper Peptides Treatment

[@michaelsomekh1182]

I love your relationship with your husband, Sarah! Always look forward to your product reviews :) Love the Theramid copper serum. New go to over the NIOD. Been using it on my scalp to potentially help with hair growth... Please let me know about the copper powders you mentioned! Would love to give those a try too. Maybe an entire video on the various copper peptide powders/sources you know?? Thanks for your content!

[@JD-xd4sy]

I was looking at the extremely expensive growth factor serum from Allies and then noticed this serum contains growth factor peptides! The price seems so reasonable for everything you get, definitely on my to buy list.

[@Pubslife]

I purchased it based on Sarah’s recommendation and have not looked back. It’s a must in my routine and has replaced multiple serums.

[@Oranaiche1]

I purchased this serum when you talked about it the first time and I absolutely love it. Between copper peptides in the morning and tret at night, my skin is clearer and bouncier than it’s ever been. I still use foundation because I love makeup, but my foundation goes on so much nicer on my clear bright skin. Thank you for talking about this serum!

[@monicaheartsgypsy7877]

Dooood. I started using the DRMTLGY needless serum which is a copper peptide serum along with .25% tret at night and saame. When I wash my face it feels so smooth clear. A lot of the redness I used to get is gone. I use the every sun day sunscreen which is zinc and it makes my skin look perfect. I was skeptical of copper peptides, but it’s definitely doing something that tret was not doing alone.

[@rubyromaine3911]

Im on the same routine and my skin has never looked better!

[@lilluu7]

So you use copper peptide serum together with tret? What goes first? Do you layer something between? Thanks

[@RG-bd5fy]

@@monicaheartsgypsy7877I have the needleless and it’s a copper ester; the peptide will say “copper peptide” or “tripeptide” if something, or GHK-Cu. I just bought this on sale but I have to finish my peach and Lilly which I bought half off during the Ulta sale. I also just bough NIOD half off

[@RG-bd5fy]

@@lilluu7you’re not suppose to. Copper is very sensitive and will break down easily. We never know how much it worked if you use a serum that’s contraindicative. Even vitamin supplements affect copper in your body. I forgot about zinc - that uptakes copper (some zinc supplements include copoer so it will absorb that rather than what is in your body). I have to change my day routine to night routine and vice verse

[@ntheobsn]

I am so happy to have found this brand from your comments section! The non copper peptide serum Theramid offers is extremely hydrating as well. I can see this brand replacing majority of my routine.

[@mayaz9679]

same I have seen the products in many stores in Spain but never paid attention to the special serums @Sarah thx for showing us this product. I also got their Retinal serums (2 different ones) amazing

[@PatriciaBurns-ym4wo]

Thank you for taking the time to break down all the ingredients and demystifying Peptides for me. I ordered through your link and can't wait to receive it! I'm going to use it in my micro-needing routine...❤

[@lidiathompson5023]

I am so glad that you got around to trying some of the Theramid range. I have been using a whole host of different products over the years (including tretinoin). But it was only when I introduced various Theramid products, that my skin really started to look good. The Theramid Ceramide Treatment has been THE product that has helped me to tolerate the tret. I can now put tret directly on my skin without buffering, as long as I follow it with a layer of the Theramid ceramide serum. ... and as for the Theramid Copper Peptide serum, I can report a similar, sudden improvement to the one you yourself have experienced. In fact, I think after much searching and the trying out of many different products, I feel I can finally settle as I have the perfect routine for my personal skin! Theramid has become part of my staples. Thanks Sarah for all that you do. I really appreciate watching your channel.

[@stevierysie]

You made a very good case for this Serum. I have been scared to try Copper Peptides because of their finicky nature. You have inspired me.

[@Pubslife]

As soon as I use up my Niod and The Ordinary Copper Peptide, I will be purchasing this!

[@rubyromaine3911]

I purchased the small bottle based on your recommendation and I love it at night. I’ll def get the bigger bottle once it goes on sale again. Thnx for the tips!

[@RG-bd5fy]

Just an FYI, PTR THD is on sale at Walmart for $40 rather than $105! Bought two.

[@DRVenard]

Nope! You are not being lazy! I started using copper peptides in earnest in 2021, and for some reason, I quit wearing foundation early this year. I thought I'd start again since the weather has changed, but I love the way my skin looks right now and have no desire to cover it up. I mean, I actually have a nice even skintone. People have complemented my glowy skin. I truly think between the tretanoin and copper peptides, and heck, I rarely exfoliate anymore🤷‍♀️ I'm actually loathe to try out anymore skincare at this point. If it aint broken, why fix it?😂 your skin has been glowing as of late as well! You look Fan-freaking-tastic as a matter of fact🥰Have a beautiful day, and almost the weekend💗💗💗

[@ScoobyDoosMom]

I use tret too and am not sure where to incorporate copper peptide serum. I use vitamin C serum in the morning, so ideally, I would use the copper peptide serum at night, but there are some controversy about whether to use it at the same time as Tretinoin. Thanks

[@DRVenard]

@littlesthepitbull The reason they caution against copper peptides with tretinoin is that copper peptides, the regular ones, not the encapsulated ones, can cause a flushing/blushing effect increasing blood flow and increasing the efficacy and side effects of the tretinoin. I've used them together, TO copper peptides and NIOD CAIS, (depending on which one I had) with tretinoin for years with no issue. Of course, I don't think I've blushed in years 😆😂🤣 If you're not having issues with tretinoin side effects, I should think you would be more than fine combining them in the evening routine. Hope this helped 🥰

[@ScoobyDoosMom]

@@DRVenard Thank you so much; that’s so helpful! Are TO & NIOD the encapsulated ones or not? It would be interesting to see how my skin responded as it does well on Tret without issue but the second I add a mineral sunscreen, it completely freaks out. I had terrible allergic reactions to the two mineral sunscreens. I tried and can only imagine that, unless I’m allergic to a specific ingredient (or zinc oxide/titanium dioxide which I understand is super rare), perhaps my skin is more sensitive now that I’m using. Tret? I used to use U.S. chemical sunscreen in a moisturizer (by Dermatology) prior to Tret with no issue. i’m not sure if it was you, but I think it might have been who reached out to me to answer this, on YT on someone else’s video or possible in a Reddit post? (Are you the retired chemist who keeps a low social media profile?) Either way, thank you so much!

[@valerie4912]

You have the greatest cheekbones! ❤ Thank you for this 😊

[@manuelgonzalez785]

😃😃👍.. thanks Sarah for recommending this brand.....I love this copper peptides serum, couldn't agree more with you; the texture is wonderful 👍👍👍. I apply it after using the azeleic acid, also from the same brand.... really enjoy using them together. I am using the Peach slices one on my neck , because of the strength; loving this as well. I guess you could also give it a try; the Peach slices is a little more moisturizing...😃😃👍

[@grzeszczny]

You should check the forms of copper peptides used. Theramid recently changed theirs (to a cheaper one) and both CAIS and CAIL, use different ones. One being chelated with better stability and one lipid with its own benefits.

[@NOBSBeauty]

I'm wondering if the addition of palmitic acid in the NIOD ones could be what caused my breakouts from it? I hadn't thought of that before. I'd love to know where both brands source their raw peptides from and what country they come from, purity, etc.

[@grzeszczny]

@@NOBSBeauty AFAIK the lipid form was/is developed by Deciem. Most of the raw copper (possibly all) peptide comes from either China or India, as with many raw cosmetic ingredients these days. Can't really compete otherwise.

[@cherrycoke3254]

Which is best would you say? Overwhelmed by all the peptide info!

[@ScoobyDoosMom]

@@grzeszczny when searching for raw copper peptides online, the ones I found were also from China.

[@stx7389]

​@@NOBSBeautyhi does this have the same hard smell that geek and gorgeous does? And do you feel is noticably better?

[@laynaaa]

I'm currently using The Ordinary copper peptide serum and bought this one during Black Friday sale. I'm not sure if I see any improvement thanks to copper peptides because I also use acids, retinal, spf daily so yes, my skin has never looked better😊

[@melanie9333]

I love Peptides ! Could you recommend a good bodylotion with Peptides ? Please also review the VT reedle shot ....I am a little bit hesitating as they say it is stinging, but gives great results. Love your channel....

[@MajasticFantastic]

I'd love it if you made a review of the Theramide C-Tetra E.F. I've been using it over the summer and can't quite form an oppinion on it. I've heard great things about tetra-vitamin C since I can't use pure ascorbic acid (the G&G C-glow burns my skin). I am in dire need of a good derivate. Love how detailed your reviews are, been a long time watcher

[@wallflower6942]

I bought this thanks to you! I am trying it on a very badly healing cut on my shin that was looking like it might scar badly. I'm super impressed at how the cut is healing now, I tried to do it everyday but I forgot it for a few days and I noticed it wasn't healing as fast and beautiful anymore. I use it at least every other day now and the wound is looking quite nice, I don't think it's going to leave a bad scar after all!!

[@tundeforasi1257]

Hi Sara.I'm hapy that you love it too.I told you abaut this prodact giune when it came out.Wonderful brand.Hi from Italy.

[@NOBSBeauty]

Oh thank you so much for being the one to tell me about this brand!! I picked up a ton of their other stuff too. Cannot wait to review that too. So jealous that you live in Italy! Wonderful country and such smashing food and wine 🤗

[@tundeforasi1257]

@@NOBSBeauty Wonderful place.I live in Tuscany.Hungarian Italian.Check the Retinylretinoate serum,alsaw 1 month new.For me a dup of Medic8 Intens Retinilretinoate 280€serum.

[@lululee1653]

Thank you breaking down how to use this product ❤❤

[@shannonmaunder7904]

Thank you for the great advice in this video! I'm always unsure on layering with copper peptides, so I tend to keep it simple, but I find that frustrating, because I love both copper peptides and skincare!

[@NOBSBeauty]

I know what you mean, I've found that copper peptides are well worth changing my routine up a bit. Today my skin was super irritated and this serum really helped calm it down.

[@aytacniyazova914]

Please answer me, which serum is better, this or NIOD?🙏🏽 ❤

[@kristinekerr3688]

Does this contain anything that is contraindicated for people with pre-skin cancers or that have had them before? Like growth hormones or growth factors? If it does could you recommend a powerful peptide serum without them? Thank you, and I love your channel❤

[@oliviad5474]

What copper peptide powder do you use or did you use.

[@blee8607]

For those in Canada, be careful since I got charged $28 from DHL for duty and custom fees. Just got the product and haven't used it yet, but prob won't buy it again due to high duty/custom charge from DHL.

[@kathleenwang]

wow thanks for the tip, the website doesn't charge duty and I suspect they charge it when you get it. damn that's pricey

[@stelladavidson478]

Hi, Sarah😀You have to try the Theramid retinoid f you haven't ordered it yet, it is as good as the copper peptide, don't even get me started on the azid serum, lol, this company is a winner!

[@gwendolinehall1386]

I have definitely experienced irritation with copper peptides. I believe from a combo of my tretinoin use, salicylic acid toner and my workplace, I work at a pool, so I get a lot of exposure to chlorine. The sensitivity lasted a few days. I usually use my Farmacy BHA toner morning and night, even with my tretinoin. It's very gentle in my experience and this is the first I've dealt with any sensitivity while using it. I forgot to ditch the toner with the copper peptides and it really kicked up the sensitivity. Then I encountered sensitivity after using copper peptides the morning after tret (.05%). I use it probably 4-5 nights a week so it's definitely more heavy use. I've never dealt with much sensitivity, I think I have very tolerant skin. The stronger Ordinary copper peptide definitely has a bigger kick to it and you really do have to be careful. I wasn't nearly as careful with actives while using a sample of peach and Lily's because I totally forgot, but I never had any sensitivity. I do absolutely think it's worth it, but I would definitely recommend using it very cautiously, like tretinoin.

[@ScoobyDoosMom]

Did I misunderstand or are you saying the Ordinarys 1% copper peptide serum is stronger than this Theramid 3%? I haven’t tried either, but wasn’t going to try the ordinary one as i’ve heard many complaints about the tackiness leaves on the skin and was leaning towards ordering this. Thanks for clarifying. I hope the irritation dies down for you. I certainly have been there. I tolerate tretinoin really well but ever since I started it, I’ve had major issues with sunscreen. I can’t wear mineral sunscreens, so I just ordered a bunch of chemical ones from overseas and I’m hoping to find one that doesn’t seriously irritate my skin. I never had sensitive skin before tretinoin and haven’t had any reactions to it, but once I put on the sunscreen, even before leaving the house, my skin looks like it has a red chemical burn. Really frustrating.

[@gwendolinehall1386]

@@ScoobyDoosMom the ordinary's is stronger than peach and Lily's version. I found my skin to prefer the lighter percentage! It worked a lot better with my lifestyle (lots of chlorine exposure) and tretinoin (.05%) on other days. If you don't have sensitive skin or sensitizing lifestyle or strong retinols, it's probably worth going for one of the other brands that have a higher %, and I think they're both cheaper than peach and Lily's

[@ScoobyDoosMom]

@@gwendolinehall1386 thanks so much for the info and for writing. I’m on Tretinoin for almost 6 mos and about to increase to .05 from .025. I was avoiding Peach & Lily simply because of their built in fragrance & having being warned that this can be irritating to skin using Tret. I never considered myself to have sensitive skin (but I’m now in my young 50s so maybe my skin changed?). I’ve done really well on Tret but when I tried adding mineral sunscreen after going on Tret, my skin had allergic reactions to every one: it was BAD! I had to discontinue all my skin care because I had what felt like a chemical burn. (I had been on Tret for months and reaction happened very shortly after applying the mineral sunscreen and I use no other skin care so I have no doubt it was that . I also only wore it in the house, so it wasn’t from a reaction to the sun; it was a reaction to something in the sunscreen. I don’t know if I was allergic to a specific ingredient or to mineral sunscreens all together. I am waiting for some J&K beauty chemical sunscreens to arrive and hopefully my skin can tolerate those because I obviously need to be wearing SPF. I am homebound at the moment and try to stay away from windows until I can find a sunscreen my face can tolerate. From what I understand, the encapsulated copper peptides are safer/less risky to not work together, but I’m not sure how I know which are encapsulated unless I can find that out from the ingredient list. I’m guessing you haven’t tried the Theramid 3%? Copper Peptide (navy blue bottle). That was the one I was going to order. I’m not sure if the cops are encapsulated. Trying to find ones that are, as well as one with snap 8, is becoming a real pain,

[@RG-bd5fy]

Your skin has become sensitive because of the BHA even though it’s sensitive. BHA is BHA usually 2%. I use this once or twice a week with my other acids.

[@attilaaluhut6250]

Did you notice a difference between the XL and normal version? In the reviews on the website people claim that the XL version is a light lilac and not a dark blue like the original one. Theramid claims that doesn't effect it's efficacy but at the same time in the small print it says: "Due to our constant striving for innovation and the availability of raw materials due to the current situation, there may be slight changes in the percentages and/or nomenclature of the ingredients, so the INCIs may vary depending on the production batch." Sounds fishy, don't you think?

[@NOBSBeauty]

Interesting, for me it seems like the blue tone is the same for me. Perhaps they changed suppliers for the copper peptides? I've bought a lot of raw copper peptides and each supplier has their own unique shade and tone.

[@attilaaluhut6250]

@@NOBSBeauty That's good to know, thank you. I just had to think of it as currently there's a little "scandal" in the German skincare community. A couple of companies have been selling retinal products with allegedly high concentrations of 0.15%. Their formulations are white / clear but since retinal is of bright yellow/ orange colour, people got suspicious. Now it turned out there's basically no retinal in the products. And of course the companies are all saying they didn't know of anything and the supplier tricked them lol.

[@DeepEmoticPhoria9]

@@attilaaluhut6250 Wow, the Transparent Lab's (which is made by the same Niche Beauty that produces Theramide) Retinal Age Reversal Cream looks totally white on their product photos. That made me think - does it even contain retinaldehyde? Can I assume it doesn't as much as it claims? Some might say it's because it's encapsulated, but if I compare it to a Slovenian brand Miss Alice, who also sells retinal serums, theirs look incredibly yellow, while Transparent Lab's completely white.

[@ScoobyDoosMom]

I can’t find in product description, whether the copper peptides in this, are encapsulated. If they are, I’m less worried about layering it with Tretinoin. Have you used this at night with Altreno? It sounds like you don’t mix them, and I think you may not be using your Tret while you’re testing out the remedy for dark spots. I was so excited to use Remedy for dark spots until I saw it had retinol in it, and they are recommending alternate days with your Tretinoin. If I have to alternate days with that, copper, peptides, and my AHA/BHA peel pads. I would never get to use my tretinoin. 😂At that point, I have to choose what’s the most important. I would really like to try this & Remedy for dark spots but only so many days in the week.

[@sunshine9993]

I’m enjoy this! It has a very emollient texture very good now for the winter months. I bought it because I saw it on your channel 💚

[@NOBSBeauty]

So happy to hear you're enjoying it, always nice to hear what works for everyone whether it's good or bad so thank you for letting me know. 😉

[@sunshine9993]

We most have the same skin type. I never been let down by any of your recommendations. Thank you Sarah!

[@Rinek2010]

You look SO amazing!!!!

[@NOBSBeauty]

Oh thank you so much- you are too kind! I appreciate it 😊🤗

[@anka8830]

Nie działa, bo zawiera chelator peptydu miedzi , czyli disodium EDTA, które skutecznie blokuje działanie Cooper Cu

[@Rose_Sadler]

I was told to use my copper peptides as first step at night before my tretinoin.....are you saying don't do that? I only use in night routine....

[@oliviad5474]

I bought the copper peptide serum from the ordinary and copper peptides from Skin Actives Science and put it into the bottle making it 2%. It lasts forever since I literally use exactly 3 drops nightly but I will switch over to this 3% once I know my skin is good with going from 1% to 2%. The $50 does seem like a lot but not really. Can you do a video on Skin Actives Science, I think you have bought the copper peptide liquid as well but they have alot of DIY ingredients including Growth factors.

[@stayinalivewithtaylor1449]

Omg this is SO smart!!! Thank you for commenting

[@DeepEmoticPhoria9]

If retinaldehyde makes products yellow, then why Transparent Lab's Retinal Age Reverse Cream is ALL YELLOW? I checked out our local retinal serum from Miss Alice in Slovenia and noticed theirs is VERY YELLOW and they too use encapsulated version, so that cannot be the reason why Transparent Lab's Cream is white. Do you think it's fake?

[@carmenguevara3186]

Sarah, this product looks interesting. What do you use over it? Does it affect your melasma?

[@simplybri3608]

I hate missed the Black Friday sale but I do plan on trying this one I finish up the ordinary one.

[@joansmith6844]

Maybe new years / Christmas sale ??? I’m hoping I missed it too got confused with the web sites for USA 🇺🇸

[@nicolette3436]

Love your laugh 😊

[@amyrodwell17]

Great info Sarah. I've just started using this. I've been using their azid Azelaic acid serum for about a year, and numbuzin no.5 serum a few months. I can tolerate it all together in my morning routine just fine. I don't think this combo should have any issues? My skin loves it. Just wanted your valued opinion. Thank you honeymoon!

[@lilluu7]

Could this serum be used after microneedling 0,5+ depth?

[@stellaok325]

Hi Sarah; great video and right on time coz I’m looking to incorporate copper peptide into my routine. Between this and TO copper peptide which one would you recommend,???

[@Cccjjj323]

Hi, I watched a video from Claudia Glow's channel a question and answer interview with Dr. Ania. At the beginning of the video, she talks about the ineffectiveness of peptides in skincare. There's no way it works, because it just stays on the surface of the skin... it would be interesting to hear what you think about her advice . The title of the video in question begins with "how to eliminate jowls and improve the undereyes area with Dr Ania".

[@NOBSBeauty]

There is a group of people that don't believe in peptides- I am in the opposite camp on this topic. I also think tools like microneedling help peptides penetrate better if that is their opposition to peptides. The results from peptides are undeniable to me. The research on pubmed is also hard to refute. There's always going to be non-believers in everything, but to me what I've personally experienced using peptides is amazing.

[@Cccjjj323]

@@NOBSBeautyThank you for your answer. 😊

[@ScoobyDoosMom]

@@NOBSBeautyIf you do micro needling, do you stop Tretinoin a certain # of days before? are you still using Tret? Id love to know if you prefer the Theramid serums over the Reviv ones you recently reviewed. Thanks, Sarah!

[@nicolette3436]

​@@ScoobyDoosMom Great question

[@blairtyler]

Can you use 2% niacinamide with it eg. BOJ Ginseng Essence water then this?

[@NOBSBeauty]

I think that would be just fine- give the Essence a moment to absorb and then apply the Theramid afterwards.

[@blairtyler]

@NOBSBeauty I find the serum not easily spreadable and use it when damn but find slight tingly sensation when applied damn with BOJ. Thanks for replying - you are awesome even though this video is not new you always reply xo

[@stx7389]

How can it be 16% peptides if the most concentrated peptide is 3% and is far above on the list? Im confused 🤔

[@NOBSBeauty]

The full ingredient list for this product should read: INGREDIENTS: Aqua (Water), Propanediol, Cyclopentasiloxane, Dimethicone, Betaine, Copper Tripeptide-1, Bifida Ferment Lysa te, Cyclohexasiloxane, Glycerin, Sodium Chloride, Polyglyceryl-4 Isostearate, Sodium Hyaluronate, Acetyl Tetrapeptide-2, Trifluoroacetyl Tripeptide-2, SH-Oligopeptide-1, SH-Oligopeptide-2, SH-Polypeptide-1, SH-Polypeptide-11, SH-Polypeptide-9, Acetyl Hexapeptide-1, Bacillus/Folic Acid Ferment Filtrate Extract, Cetyl PEG/PPG-10/1 Dimethicone, Hexyl Laurate, PEG/PPG-18/18 Dimethicone, Lecithin, Acetyl Glutamine, Caprylyl Glycol, Butylene Glycol, Dextran, Disodium EDTA, Acetic Acid, L actic Acid,1,2-Hexanediol, Sodium Benzoate, Phenoxyethanol I apologize, the ingredient list on their website is incomplete.

[@stx7389]

@NOBSBeauty thanks, the issue is rhe first copper peptide is at 3% then how do they get to 16% or whatever they claim i don't understand

[@Lulu-kt6gr]

Do you like this better than The Ordinary with copper peptide serum? Sounds like yes.

[@Pubslife]

I have used both and like both. If I had to choose it would be Theramid. It just has more beneficial ingredients. the ordinary is a great serum if you are on a tight budget and it is easier to find.

[@asmarashid2221]

Would you prefer this over the niod copper peptide cais3? I use theramid's azelaic acid and retinol serums but wasn't sure about the copper peptide

[@sunshine9993]

If you have dry skin this is great but if you are oily the Niod cais 3. Sometimes cais makes my skin very flaky, it does speed your skin renewal very quickly

[@asmarashid2221]

@@sunshine9993 thanks!

[@aprilarredondo1197]

I’m having a hard time finding a vitamin c serum because l-ascorbic acid just flares up the capillaries on my face. I want to try this during the day- what are your favorite chemical sunscreens here in the U.S?

[@colleendixon4122]

I was charged duty which was more than the product was. Can you use this with growth factors?

[@divisioneparzero]

What's on your eyes? So pretty!

[@NOBSBeauty]

I recently got the Natasha Denona Retro Glam Palette on sale and I've been loving it!

[@divisioneparzero]

@@NOBSBeauty it suits you very much!

[@fenzirulfr]

Can I use this with tretinoin

[@NOBSBeauty]

If you want to use this in the same routine with tret I would apply the Theramid Serum first in your routine and then apply a good serum or moisturizer in between them as a buffer. If your skin is sensitive it might be best to use them in different routines, but if your skin can tolerate it I think it will work best with a buffer.

[@TaylorOwen]

You mention micro needling… I did the at home Qure micro needling twice and both times, and days later experience the worst irritation and perioral dermatitis… maybe I started my actives again too soon? Should I just discontinue use of the four remaining Qure treatments I purchased? I’m so disappointed 😔

[@tiahnarodriguez3809]

Are you sure you’re not allergic to any ingredients in the treatment?

[@TaylorOwen]

@@tiahnarodriguez3809 All ingredients: Rosa Damascena Flower Water, Butylene Glycol, Panthenol, Glycerin, Niacinamide, 1,2-Hexanediol, Allantoin, Sodium Hyaluronate, sh-Oligopeptide-1, Carbomer, Arginine, Ethylhexylglycerin… I don’t think so??? 🤔

[@vetsai8199]

@@TaylorOwenPossibly Rosa damascena. More likely, you returned to using actives too soon. It’s best to wait 48 hours before re-introducing any retinoids or acids such as vitamin c.

[@TaylorOwen]

@@vetsai8199 I think that’s it. I did it Saturday afternoon and eliminated actives through Sunday but wore makeup Monday - I could have used an active sooner than that… of course, once my skin cleared, I tried the Alpha-H midnight reboot serum I bought before starting Tret and my face blew up again… perhaps the highest strength glycolic acid was a very wrong idea.

[@ScoobyDoosMom]

I just found out some very scary information about Theramid’s copper peptides from a fellow KZbinr who wanted to try it. It’s been a while since I watched this video so you may mention it as an ingredient; I don’t remember. It contains EDTA which I had to look up as I never heard of it. It is used to keep blood from clotting. Serious side effects that have been reported include low blood sugar, diminished calcium levels, headache, nausea, dangerously low blood pressure, kidney failure, organ damage, irregular heartbeat, seizures, or even death. I didn’t even know what this was so I had to look it up, but apparently it has some extremely serious side effects in people that are allergic to it, including low blood sugar, diminished calcium levels, headache, nausea, dangerously low blood pressure, kidney failure, organ damage, irregular heartbeat, seizures, or even death. Pretty scary stuff. With those types of potential side effects, you would think it would come with a black box warning?

[@Phero18eighty]

I am amazed that nobody has responded to your comment, thats very alarming. Thank for taking the time to share this, I appreciate you.

[@jenny.savina]

Hello 👋 Where did you get this information? EDTA is found in a huge amount of high-quality cosmetic products and is dangerous only when taken orally and in very-very-very large doses. It is an antioxidant/preservative and chelating agent with low toxicity. It helps the ingredients penetrate into the skin. Overall, EDTA - it is a pretty large molecule that remains on the surface of the skin. By the way, EDTA is also present in a number of food additives…

[@ScoobyDoosMom]

@@jenny.savina as I mentioned, it was from a fellow KZbinr, who went in depth. I wish I could remember the name, but it was someone I respect and follow. I realize it’s only been three months since I posted, but a lot has gone on in my life since then, so I apologize my memory isn’t great. I would say do whatever is comfortable for you. I was just trying to pass along some information, but certainly not scare anyone.

[@jenny.savina]

@@ScoobyDoosMom Thank you so much for your answer 🙌 Unfortunately, even authoritative bloggers do not always have a good understanding of the issue... I myself constantly encounter such content, which is often simply saturated with phobia due to one or two formulations they saw in dubious articles, but they have already brought it out for millions subscribers… In matters of ingredients, I personally always rely on the conclusions of national commissions, real studies that can be found in scientific journals and the opinions of scientists, chemical engineers, biologists, practicing doctors ... I'm a little too meticulous about these matters 🙈 and I understand of course that, unfortunately, such collection of information takes quite a lot of time 😟 we, as consumers, are not particularly protected today, and there are few truly conscientious manufacturers… so i completely understand your concerns 🙌 I would also like to note that you can be quite calm with cosmetics that are produced in Western Europe. There are a lot of restrictions here, which - on the one hand - is good, because strictly regulates manufacturers; on the other hand - for me personally, this is a minus, since many effective products with ultra-modern ingredients are often simply unavailable on the European market (but are, for example, on the US and Asian markets)… I wish you all the best and really hope that you have found or will find the most effective cosmetic products with ingredients that you will be 100% confident in 🫶

[@lisa-lisa-lisa]

how does this compare to the discontinued hylamide Sub q?

[@NOBSBeauty]

Interesting question- the Sub Q was holy grail for so many people. I liked it but could only use it occasionally without my skin starting to get irritated. I think that might have been from the salicylic acid in the SubQ. The subq is definitely much thinner in texture. I think a major difference is the inclusion of copper peptides in the Theramid. Here's an ingredient breakdown between the two products you will find interesting: incidecoder.com/compare-products/niche-beauty-lab-theramid-copper-peptide-4/hylamide-subq-anti-age-advanced-serum

[@lisa-lisa-lisa]

@@NOBSBeauty thanks! I still have some bottles left but im trying to prepare.. it really works well for me. I like the texture a lot too. I wonder if the Niod serum with the initials in the title is close.

[@kristinjohansson9031]

So sad to see cyclic silicones on the inci 😒.

[@oliviad5474]

Whoops I used the ordinary toner and then copper peptides after I layered a calm toner after the the ordinary toner.

[@vincentallen943]

I purchased this product after watching this review and I have it on my face right now. I wish I could take a picture and upload I use a lot of skin care and the texture of this product is very odd. I don’t even know how to explain it and it definitely doesn’t feel like it’s sinking into my skin. It just feels like it’s sitting on top. My face is also discolored lol I have blue spots everywhere lol it looks like my face is dirty, I tried rubbing in this product and it’s not really doing anything but just moving around. It’s very strange. I don’t know what to make of this. This is my first time using it though I will try again later and see how it goes.

[@stayinalivewithtaylor1449]

Idk if you ever figured it out but I use a hydrating facial mist right before applying! I notice it does way better on slightly damp skin. It’s perfect now!

[@victoriaxa]

💝💝💝

[@Vegard1986]

I rather stick with IDEBENONE from Prevage by Elizabeth Arden

[@BartekKowalski-qi4rj]

👍👍👍

[@susanb3989]

Ascorbic acid has shown to have a reservoir in MICE skin. Not human skin to my understanding. If you have a study showing ascorbic acids reservoir in HUMAN skin, please post. Thanks !

[@denisenj7648]

Niche azalaic acid is 15 percent, which you can't find uyn the US. Nice.

[@NOBSBeauty]

Very good point, you're right, the US limits it to 10%. I've had good luck with anywhere from 10 up to 20. I think the higher percentage seems to help a bit more with my redness.

[@lululee1653]

Thank you breaking down how to use this product ❤❤

[@NOBSBeauty]

You are so welcome!