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Hexapeptide-11
Hexapeptide-11
A yeast-derived signal peptide dosed at a working concentration, the kind that registers in the visible-firmness work peptides are documented to do.
OVESSI SKINCARE
The Firm : Peptide Eye Cream
peptide eye cream for the orbital zone
A targeted peptide eye cream that softens the look of fine lines and supports the look of firmness around the orbital zone, in a quiet daily ritual.
£38
- Vegan and cruelty-free
- Made fresh once you order
- Dispatched within 2 working days
- Free UK shipping over £75
Made fresh for you once you order · dispatched within 2 working days.
On the skin
What this bottle brings
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Supports the look of firmness around the orbital zone
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Softens the look of fine lines around the eyes
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Lightweight, silky texture absorbs in under a minute
Why this exists
Most peptide eye creams lean on a single fragrance-trace peptide for marketing and pad the rest with filler, or go too heavy on a base the periorbital skin cannot absorb. The Firm refuses both. Hexapeptide-11 sits at a working concentration, supported by an organic lipid quartet calibrated specifically for the eye area, with Dipalmitoyl Hydroxyproline and Ginkgo Biloba doing the supporting work.
Inside the bottle
The key actives
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Dipalmitoyl Hydroxyproline
Dipalmitoyl Hydroxyproline
Lipid-conjugated proline that aids skin penetration and supports the dermal collagen matrix where the look of firmness is built.
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Organic Lipid Quartet
Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil · Borago Officinalis Seed Oil · Fragaria Ananassa Seed Oil · Vaccinium Myrtillus Seed Oil
Jojoba, Borage, Strawberry, and Blueberry seed oils, all organic, calibrated to the orbital zone for omega-rich periorbital comfort without heaviness.
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Ginkgo Biloba Leaf Extract
Ginkgo Biloba Leaf Extract (organic)
Flavonoid antioxidants the periorbital area benefits from, chosen for the eye zone specifically.
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Sodium PCA
Sodium PCA
The natural moisturising factor restored, hydrating skin that loses moisture faster than anywhere else on the face.
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Mango Seed Butter
Mangifera Indica Seed Butter (organic)
A slow, soft cushion that lets the formula settle into the orbital bone without weight or slip.
On the skin
Silky and lightweight on first contact, absorbing into the orbital bone area in under a minute. The finish is soft and cushioned, with no white cast and no slip onto the lash line. The next layer of serum, moisturiser, or SPF sits cleanly on top.
The application
How to layer this
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Use morning and evening
Apply to clean skin, after toning and any treatment serums. Suitable for daily morning and night use as part of a complete ritual.
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Press with the ring finger
Take a small amount on the ring finger, the lightest of the four. Press, do not rub, working from the inner corner outward along the orbital bone.
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Layer with the rest of the ritual
Allow to absorb fully before continuing with serum, moisturiser, or SPF. Pairs cleanly under the lightest base.
What to expect
On the skin, over time
Day 1
The texture sinks into the orbital bone in under a minute. The eye area feels cushioned and soft, with the next layer disappearing into it cleanly.
Week 1
The area looks more rested. Dehydration-amplified fine lines start to soften, and the morning-puff after a short night becomes less of an event.
Week 4
A steadier, lifted appearance around the eyes that holds through the day. The orbital zone reads as cared-for, the look of firmness feels supported.
The deeper detail
The formulation, the provenance, the standard
Formulation
Aqua leads the formula, followed by Glycerin and a calibrated organic oil blend. Coconut Alkanes and Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride contribute the lightweight emollient phase. Jojoba Seed Oil (organic) provides the primary skin-compatible lipid. Sodium PCA restores the natural moisturising factor of the periorbital skin. Dipalmitoyl Hydroxyproline supports the dermal collagen matrix with a lipid-conjugated proline delivery that aids skin penetration. Borago Officinalis (Borage) Seed Oil (organic) contributes gamma-linolenic acid. Castor, Fragaria (Strawberry), and Vaccinium (Blueberry) seed oils round the omega-rich lipid base. Hexapeptide-11 is the targeted peptide active, supported by Phytosterols, Mangifera (Mango) Seed Butter (organic), and Ginkgo Biloba Leaf Extract (organic). Ascorbyl Palmitate provides the Vitamin C; Tocopherol provides Vitamin E. Rhus Verniciflua / Rhus Succedanea fruit waxes give the formula its soft structure. Preservation is gentle and EU-compliant : Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate, Sodium Benzoate, Potassium Sorbate. The fragrance is naturally derived and fully declared in the INCI.
Provenance
A small-batch boutique skincare house, made to order. Every bottle is formulated and filled within two working days of your order, then dispatched from the fulfilment centre closest to you : our European facility for United Kingdom and European Union customers, our United States facility for North American customers. Because every bottle is filled to order, what arrives at your door is at the peak of its actives : nothing has been sitting against light, heat, or oxygen for months. Two-day production is the price of formulation freshness, and the boutique standard we hold ourselves to.
Cruelty-free. Vegan. Gluten free.
From our community
Reviews and reflections
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Verified
My morning is a different morning
I have been using it for about six weeks. My under-eye looks less crepey by 8am, and the area where my concealer always cracks now stays smooth until lunch. This is the only eye cream I have repurchased twice.
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Verified
Finally an eye cream that actually does something
I have tried a lot. This one is the first that sits on my skin without rolling, without milia, and that I can see a real difference from. Four weeks in and my outer crinkles are visibly softer. Worth every penny.
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Verified
Lovely cream, took about three weeks
It took me about three weeks to really see it but now I see it. The fine lines under my eyes are less obvious and the area looks more rested even on bad sleep nights. The pot is small but a tiny amount goes a long way.
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Verified
Sits beautifully under makeup
This is my new everyday routine cream and it has been amazing under concealer. No flaking, no shifting. The texture is so smooth and sinks in fast. I love that the bottle is small enough to actually finish.
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Quietly does the work
It is not flashy and it does not promise miracles, but my eyes look more rested and my crow's feet are softer. Sometimes the best skincare is the one that just quietly works. I will keep it in my routine.
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Verified
Good, expected slightly more
After four weeks my under-eye area definitely looks more cushioned and smoother. I was hoping for slightly more lifting effect but the hydration alone is worth it. I would buy again.
Every OVESSI order is prepared once you place it. Your order is filled, sealed and labelled for you, then dispatched within 2 working days. Nothing waits on a warehouse shelf.
- ✦Made fresh
- ○ 2-day dispatch
- →UK 3 to 7 / EU 5 to 10 / US 2 to 5 days
In case you wondered
Frequently asked
Is this safe to use morning and night?
Yes. The Firm is formulated for daily morning and evening use as part of a complete ritual. Press a small amount along the orbital bone with the ring finger, allow it to settle, then continue with the rest of the layers.
Will it sit cleanly under SPF and makeup?
It is designed to. The texture absorbs into the orbital bone area in under a minute, leaving no white cast and no slip onto the lash line. SPF, base, and concealer layer over it without disturbance.
Can I use this if I have sensitive skin?
The base is calibrated to the periorbital zone, which is the thinnest skin on the face. Jojoba, Borage, Mango Seed Butter, and Ginkgo Biloba carry the cushion. As with any new active, patch testing on the inner wrist for two days is sensible if your skin tends to be reactive.
How long until I see the look of fine lines soften?
Most customers see the area looking more rested within the first week. Visible work around firmness and the look of fine lines builds over four to eight weeks of consistent daily use. Patience is the unspoken active ingredient in this category.
Can I layer it with other peptide products?
Yes. The Firm layers cleanly with The Lift Peptide Firming Serum on the rest of the face, and pairs well with any of the OVESSI face serums applied before. The eye cream is always the second-to-last layer before SPF in the morning, or before a night cream in the evening.
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