Biolabs 1% GHK-Cu Copper Peptide Face Cream, Fragrance-Free 100g
- 1% GHK-Cu
- Daily moisturiser, 100 g jar
- For skin that looks dry, dull, tired or uneven
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If you want copper peptides in a single, no-fuss step, this GHK-Cu face cream, made in small batches, is for you. A 100 g jar pairs 1% GHK-Cu (copper tripeptide-1, measured as peptide powder by weight) with niacinamide, hyaluronic acid and a blend of seed oils, including marula and baobab. It's made without added fragrance or essential oils. Softer-looking fine lines and wrinkles, for smoother-looking, hydrated skin.
Pairs well with our 2% GHK-Cu Face Serum: serum first, then cream.
It's a daily moisturiser that carries a copper peptide, so you don't need a separate serum unless you'd like one. The cream base is rich enough for drier skin but sinks in without a heavy, greasy film. We kept fragrance out on purpose, for people who'd rather their skincare didn't smell of perfume. Because the raw oils have their own character, you may notice a faint natural scent; nothing has been added to create it.
New to GHK-Cu? Our guide to GHK-Cu copper peptides explains what the ingredient is and what the published research does and doesn't show.
- GHK-Cu, 1%: the copper-bound peptide at the heart of the formula, included for skin that feels smoother and firmer and looks more refined.
- Niacinamide and liquorice extract: a pairing often chosen to improve the look of dullness and uneven tone.
- Hyaluronic acid, vegetable glycerine and panthenol: humectants that pull water into the surface layers, so skin feels supple and comfortable.
- Squalane: a lightweight emollient that softens without feeling oily.
- Seed and kernel oils: jojoba, grape seed, argan, baobab, sweet almond, marula and rosehip, for a cushioned, nourished feel and a healthy-looking glow.
Choose this cream if your skin looks dry, dull, tired or uneven, or feels less smooth and firm than you'd like, or if you simply prefer fragrance-free products. It also suits anyone who likes a short routine: one cream, once a day, instead of a serum and a moisturiser. If you have reactive skin, patch test on a small area first, as you would with any new product.
- Start with clean, dry skin.
- Take a small amount and smooth it over your face and neck, massaging gently until it's absorbed.
- Use it once a day, preferably in the evening. Morning use is fine too, as long as you leave vitamin C out of that routine.
- In the daytime, wear sunscreen while you're using active skincare. In South African sun, make it broad-spectrum and reapply.
Avoid the eyes and any broken skin, and stop using it if irritation develops.
- Want more copper peptide? Apply a few drops of the 2% GHK-Cu Copper Peptide Serum first, then this cream on top.
- Vitamin C: keep it out of any routine that includes this cream. Copper and vitamin C (L-ascorbic acid) don't belong together on the skin at the same time. More detail is in copper peptides with retinol, vitamin C and acids.
Unsure whether a cream, a serum or both is right for you? Compare all our options on which peptide serum or cream is right for you.
Is it completely fragrance-free?
There's no added fragrance and no essential oils. Some natural ingredients carry a light scent of their own, so you may still notice a mild, natural smell.
Can I use it in the morning?
Yes. We suggest once a day, preferably in the evening. If you use it in the morning, leave vitamin C out of that routine and finish with sunscreen.
Do I need a serum as well?
No. The cream works as a stand-alone step. If you want a lighter extra layer with a higher GHK-Cu percentage, the 2% serum goes on underneath.
Can I use it with vitamin C?
Not in the same routine. Leave vitamin C out of whichever routine you use this cream in.
Is it suitable for sensitive skin?
It's made without added fragrance, which many people with sensitive skin prefer, but everyone's skin is different. Patch test first, and stop if you notice irritation.
Net weight: 100 g. Peptides: 1% GHK-Cu, measured as peptide powder by weight. Store in a cool, dry place out of direct sunlight.
Full ingredient list: Aqua, Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Oil, Vitis Vinifera/Grape Seed Oil, Vegetable Glycerine, Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil, Adansonia Digitata Seed Oil, Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis (Sweet Almond) Oil, Sclerocarya Birrea Seed Oil, Rosa Canina Seed Oil, Cetylstearyl Alcohol, Glyceryl Stearate, Polyglyceryl-4 Caprate, Propanediol, Panthenol, Oleic Acid, Niacinamide, Glycyrrhiza Glabra/Liquorice Extract, Hyaluronic Acid, Squalane, Stearic Acid, Carbomer, Phenoxyethanol, Citric Acid, GHK-Cu Copper Peptide.
Free SA delivery on orders of R1,500 or more (R135 below). SA delivery in 2–5 business days (express 1–3). Ships worldwide for a flat R850.
- COSMILE Europe INCI database: Copper Tripeptide-1. cosmileeurope.eu
- COSMILE Europe INCI database: Niacinamide. cosmileeurope.eu
- Johnson W Jr et al. (2018). Safety Assessment of Tripeptide-1, Hexapeptide-12, their Metal Salts and Fatty Acyl Derivatives, and Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7 as Used in Cosmetics. International Journal of Toxicology 37(3 Suppl):90S–102S. cir-safety.org
- Shen J et al. (2021). Ascorbate oxidation by iron, copper and reactive oxygen species: review, model development, and derivation of key rate constants. Scientific Reports 11:7417. nature.com
For external cosmetic use only. Avoid contact with eyes and broken skin. Patch test before use. Discontinue use if irritation occurs. Keep out of reach of children.