Pro-Retinol, Vitamin C, and Hyaluronic Acid. Some terms have already become part of the everyday vocabulary of skincare enthusiasts. However, there is another active ingredient that in recent years has begun to gain increasing prominence: peptides.
Its growing presence is no accident. As more is learned about the mechanisms linked to skin aging, new formulas also emerge to support natural skin processes such as collagen production, cellular renewal, and firmness.
What are peptides and what are they for?
Peptides are small chains of amino acids that participate in different skin processes. One of their most interesting features is that they act as messengers, capable of guiding mechanisms related to firmness, repair, and collagen production.
“They function as messengers that help the skin initiate processes it naturally carries out, but which over time become less efficient,” explains Dr. Simón Scarano, dermatologist (MN 151.411).
Unlike other ingredients associated with more immediate effects, their inclusion in a routine targets sustained work. Therefore, consistency and combination with other actives become essential.
Why peptides have gained ground in skincare:
Over time, some natural skin processes begin to decline. This is where peptides have come to occupy an increasingly important place within cosmetic formulations.
Moreover, not all of them perform exactly the same function. In new formulas, you can find peptides tied to firmness and others aimed at smoothing the appearance of expression lines.
The combination with already known ingredients also allows addressing different needs within the same routine. Hyaluronic acid to provide hydration, Vitamin C to work on brightness and tone, or retinol derivatives to support wrinkle treatment are some examples.
The new generation of formulas that combine different actives:
In this context, L’Oréal Paris marks a milestone in mass-market offerings by introducing peptides for the first time into its product portfolio, launching the Revitalift Laser line recommended for people over 30. One of the stars of the renewal is the Revitalift Laser Triple Action Serum, which combines tripeptides, hyaluronic acid, Pro-Retinol, Vitamin C and other actives within a single formula.
Tripeptides include collagen-associated peptides and Argireline, aimed at smoothing expression lines, along with elastic peptides linked to firmness. The formula also incorporates three types of hyaluronic acid, intended to provide hydration, support the appearance of expression lines and generate a volumizing effect.
Joining them are Vitamin Cg, Vitamin B5 and probiotic extract. According to the brand’s information, these components work on tone, radiance, and repair of the skin barrier.
How to build a complete routine:
The Revitalift Laser offering is complemented by products designed for different moments and needs of the routine.
Within this routine, the Revitalift Laser Triple Action Serum embodies much of this logic: gathering different actives in a single formula to address different signs of aging. Its formula contains Peptides and Pro Retinol (to reduce wrinkles and impart firmness), Hyaluronic Acid (to hydrate and plump the skin) and Vitamin C (to brighten and unify the tone).
Thus, peptides are incorporated into a trend that is increasingly permeating the beauty universe: routines that do not rely on a single star ingredient, but on formulas that combine different actives to address various skin needs.
Knowing what each ingredient does and choosing products suitable for each skin type remains the best way to build a routine that can be sustained over time.
The day facial cream combines Adenosine, fragmented hyaluronic acid and Pro-Xylane™, while the
The line also adds the Instant Eye Bag Corrector, featuring a Gel-to-Tape technology designed to reduce the appearance of bags and expression lines in as little as 15 minutes. Its ultra-elastic formula resists facial movements throughout the day. It can be used as the final step of the skincare routine, or if makeup is worn as the finish.
An experience to get to know Revitalift Laser up close:
As part of the launch of its new anti-aging line Revitalift Laser, L’Oréal Paris gathered influencers and consumers at a special event in Buenos Aires. The experience allowed attendees to discover the products up close, learn about the line’s proposition, and explore the innovations driving this new phase of the brand, in an immersive presentation bathed in the red Revitalift Laser universe.
