What Happened When I Added Vichy Peptide-C Moisturizer to My Morning Skin Care

Even as a beauty editor, I had no idea what peptides were until I started noticing the word pop up on the labels of new product formulas from my favorite skincare brands. However, it took me quite a bit of research to fully understand their benefits in my product formulas. Summing up, peptides are fragments of proteins which help improve skin elasticity and are great for anti aging. 

Peptides are fairly new in terms of being called the main ingredient, but you'll soon find them in many of your anti-aging products, including new ones. Vichy LiftActiv Peptide-C. Formulated with botanical phytopeptides and vitamin C, this anti-aging moisturizer combats multiple signs of aging, including wrinkles, dullness, loss of contour and firmness. It also helps improve radiance and boost hydration with Vichy's signature mineral water. The dose of Vitamin C in Peptide-C Cream helps to brighten skin, lighten dark spots and reduce environmental damage. 

For me, any product that promises to improve the look of dullness and increase hydration grabs my attention immediately, and as someone who believes it's never too early to start preventing signs of aging, I was sold as soon as I heard about it. The first day I added it to my daily skincare routine, I was amazed by its unique creamy texture and how it transforms into a light, soft powder once it blends into your skin. It also feels slightly cool when in contact with your face, making it especially refreshing in summer. It doesn't feel sticky or greasy and leaves skin feeling smooth, comfortable and hydrated - perfect for applying make-up immediately after application. Unlike most gel creams, this one didn't feel watery when I applied it - hence the unique "gel powder" formula.

When it came time to apply the other products in my morning routine, namely my sunscreen, foundation, and then full face makeup, I found that the Peptide-C moisturizer was made to be a smooth canvas and really hydrated my skin. Ten hours later, despite a full face of make-up, my skin still felt hydrated and my makeup looked smooth - a tough test to pass considering I go everywhere and this summer has been particularly hot and humid. 

In short: Vichy LiftActiv Peptide-C feels like a summer treat for your skin thanks to its cooling creamy gel and powder texture. It's actually a pleasure to apply and blend (I know, that's not the usual way to describe most skin care products). I try to make sure every bit of this cream lasts until I have to restock.