CU29 copper peptide serum, held by a woman with luminous skin
GHK-CU 5% + SNAP-8 · Hyaluronic Acid · Panthenol

Copper, in its element.

★★★★★4.8 · 2,140 reviews · firmness in 8 weeks
  • Firmer, lifted skin
  • Softer fine lines
  • Deep, lasting hydration
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What actually happens, week by week
Days 1–3Hydration & glow
Weeks 4–8Firmness & softer lines
OngoingCollagen support
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01 / The science

Your skin runs on copper.

GHK-Cu is a tripeptide — three amino acids carrying a copper ion — first isolated from human plasma in 1973. Your skin uses it as a repair signal. The problem: you make less of it every year.

Plasma GHK-Cu by age — the decline we re-supply
100%60%20%AGE 204060−60%
Adapted from published plasma-concentration data (Pickart, 1973 onward). Illustrative curve.
MECH 01

Re-signal collagen

GHK-Cu binds skin receptors that trigger collagen and elastin synthesis — the scaffolding that keeps skin firm.

MECH 02

Soften expression lines

SNAP-8 targets the look of expression lines — visibly smoothing the creases that repeated expressions leave around the forehead and eyes.

MECH 03

Hold the water

Multi-weight hyaluronic acid plumps immediately while panthenol keeps the barrier calm — so the actives stay comfortable.

02 / Results

Week 0 to week 8. Drag it yourself.

Week 0
Week 8
Drag to compare · week 0 vs week 8Same lighting, same framing, 8 weeks apart.
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saw firmer-looking skin by week 8
Consumer study, n=124
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said fine lines looked softened
Consumer study, n=124
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felt hydrated from day one
Consumer study, n=124

Independent consumer self-assessment · 124 participants · twice daily for 8 weeks. Firmness and fine-line figures measured at week 8; hydration reported from first use.

03 / Reviews

2,140 people checked the blue.

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★★★★★Danielle R.✓ Verified · week 9

“I bought it for the forehead lines. I kept it because my skin just looks… awake. The blue is real, it’s not dye — I checked.”

★★★★★Marcus T.✓ Verified · week 12

“45, skeptical, spreadsheet guy. Took weekly photos under the same light. Week 8 vs week 0 is not subtle. Subscribed.”

★★★★☆Priya S.✓ Verified · week 6

“Docked a star because I wanted overnight magic and it took five weeks to show. But it layers under sunscreen perfectly, no pilling, no sting around the eyes — and the firmness along my jaw is genuinely different.”

04 / The ritual

One serum. Eight weeks. Your collagen.

Two pumps, morning and night, on clean skin. One bottle runs about two months — the length of one full protocol.

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+ Complete the ritual

The serum treats. The cream seals it in.

Copper peptides work best sealed under moisture. Layer the serum, then lock it in with the GHK-Cu cream — a richer copper-peptide moisturiser that firms and hydrates overnight. All skin types, morning and night.

CU29 GHK-Cu serum and cream — the Ritual Duo
Step 01 · Treat

The Serum

GHK-Cu 5% + SNAP-8. Signals collagen, softens lines. Two pumps on clean skin.

Step 02 · Seal

The Cream

GHK-Cu moisturiser. Locks the serum in, firms and hydrates while you sleep.

Serum $49 + Cream $39 = $88The Ritual Duo — $69Save $19
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05 / Ingredients

Four actives. Full disclosure.

The INCI list is public, dosages included. If a brand won’t tell you the percentage, ask why.

5%
GHK-Cu
Copper tripeptide. Signals collagen & elastin synthesis, supports repair.
10%
SNAP-8
Octapeptide. Visibly softens the look of expression lines.
2%
Hyaluronic Acid
Multi-weight. Immediate plumping hydration, better peptide delivery.
1%
Panthenol B5
Barrier support that calms the look of redness — keeps the actives comfortable.
Full INCI list
Aqua, Copper Tripeptide-1 (GHK-Cu), Acetyl Glutamyl Heptapeptide-3 (SNAP-8), Sodium Hyaluronate, Panthenol, Glycerin, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Curcuma Longa (Turmeric) Root Extract, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Phenoxyethanol, Ethylhexylglycerin.
06 / Questions

Asked before checkout.

Why is it blue — is that dye?
No dye. When the GHK peptide binds a copper ion, the complex itself absorbs red light and reflects blue — the same reason copper minerals look blue-green. The colour is the active ingredient. If your serum is clear, ask what’s actually in it.
Can I use it with retinol or vitamin C?
Retinol: yes — alternate nights, or retinol PM / CU29 AM. Direct-acid vitamin C (L-ascorbic): use at opposite ends of the day; copper peptides and strong acids compete. Derivative vitamin C forms layer fine.
When will I actually see something?
Hydration and glow: days. Firmness and softened lines: weeks 4–8, because collagen remodelling is slow biology, not marketing. Take a photo on day zero — it’s the only way to see a change this gradual.
Is it safe for sensitive skin, pregnancy, breastfeeding?
Fragrance-free, essential-oil-free, pH 5.5 — formulated for all skin types including sensitive. For pregnancy or breastfeeding there’s limited research on topical peptides, and we’re a serum company, not your doctor — please ask yours before starting.
Will the blue serum stain my skin or pillow?
No. The colour comes from the copper-peptide complex in solution — it’s not a pigment or dye. It absorbs clear into skin in seconds and leaves no blue cast, no transfer to fabric. The blue is chemistry, not staining.
The Copper Serum
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