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Hexapeptide-11
Hexapeptide-11
A six-amino-acid peptide used at working dose to support skin renewal and improve the look of surface quality.
STEP 8 OF 9 IN THE GLOW RITUAL
The Lift : Peptide Firming Serum
peptide firming face serum
A peptide-rich serum with aloe juice, dual hyaluronic acid and berry seed oils that smooths texture, layers in hydration and supports skin firmness over time.
£34
- 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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Visibly smooths surface texture
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Leaves skin plumper and hydrated
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Supports firmer, more defined skin
Why this exists
When skin begins to lose a little snap, the change is often first seen in surface texture and in the way lines sit under flat light. This serum is built for that early structural shift, using peptide actives at working dose rather than decorative inclusion. Hexapeptide-11 and Dipalmitoyl Hydroxyproline are paired to signal support for the skin's own renewal and collagen pathways, while a base of aloe juice, sodium PCA and dual-weight hyaluronic acid keeps the skin well hydrated enough to receive those actives properly. Berry seed oils and phytosterols add a nourishing lipid phase that helps the formula feel cushioned and refined on contact. The result is a treatment step that aims for visible smoothness, better hydration and a more defined-looking complexion without heavy residue.
Inside the bottle
The key actives
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Dipalmitoyl Hydroxyproline
Dipalmitoyl Hydroxyproline
A lipophilic hydroxyproline derivative that supports the skin's collagen matrix and helps maintain firmness over time.
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Aloe Juice
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
Provides a calming, bioactive base that helps the serum feel cushioned and ready for the actives that follow.
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Dual Hyaluronic Acid
Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid · Sodium Hyaluronate
Delivers hydration at more than one molecular weight so the skin feels both immediately quenched and comfortably supported.
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Sodium PCA
Sodium PCA
Restores a key component of the skin's Natural Moisturising Factor to help reduce the look and feel of dehydration.
On the skin
Soft and lightly pigmented on the skin. It absorbs within about forty-five seconds and settles to a refined finish. The feel is smooth, hydrated and clean rather than oily or tacky.
Where this sits
Your place in The Glow Ritual
From first cleanse to final seal, this is step 8 of 9 in the full Glow Ritual : the peptide serum that supports firmness and a smoother surface over time.
- Step 1The Reveal Radiant Glow Face Wash
- Step 2The Sweep Glycolic Exfoliating Toner
- Step 3The Polish Resurfacing Kojic Exfoliator
- Step 4The Surface AHA Peeling Concentrate
- Step 5The Light Vitamin C Glow Serum
- Step 6The Even Niacinamide Gel Moisturiser
- Step 7The Glow Marine Active Day Cream
- Step 8The Lift Peptide Firming SerumYou are here
- Step 9The Sheen Omega-Rich Body Oil
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The Polish Resurfacing Kojic Exfoliator
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The Surface AHA Peeling Concentrate
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The Light Vitamin C Glow Serum
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The Even Niacinamide Gel Moisturiser
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The Glow Marine Active Day Cream
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The application
How to layer this
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Start with clean skin
Apply to clean skin after cleansing, and after toner or mist if you use one in your ritual. Use on dry or slightly damp skin depending on your preferred layer of hydration.
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Press in a small amount
Dispense a small amount and smooth over the face and neck. A little goes a long way, so build only if your skin wants a fuller layer.
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Follow with moisturiser
Allow the serum to settle, then seal in the layer with your moisturiser. In the morning, finish with SPF as the final step.
What to expect
On the skin, over time
Day 1
Skin feels immediately more hydrated and looks smoother on first application. The serum settles cleanly, leaving a refined surface without heaviness.
Week 1
Surface lines can begin to look a little softer, and the complexion may read more even in flat light. The skin feels better supported through the day or overnight.
Week 4
With consistent use, the face may appear more defined and less fatigued, with improved texture and a firmer-looking surface. Hydration looks more layered rather than temporary.
The deeper detail
The formulation, the provenance, the standard
Formulation
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice leads the formula, organically sourced, replacing the conventional aqueous phase with a bioactive, calming base that primes the skin for the actives that follow. Jojoba Seed Oil, organic, provides the primary lipid phase : a close mimic of skin sebum that delivers emollient nourishment without disrupting the skin's own oil balance.
Hexapeptide-11 sits in the mid-formula as the primary peptide signal, supported by Dipalmitoyl Hydroxyproline for collagen-pathway reinforcement. Sodium PCA restores the Natural Moisturising Factor. Strawberry Seed Oil and Blueberry Seed Oil, blueberry organically certified, contribute exceptionally high tocopherol and essential fatty acid concentrations alongside the anthocyanin antioxidant activity associated with berry-derived oils at the skin surface. Ginkgo Biloba Leaf Extract brings a further antioxidant and circulation-supporting layer. Phytosterols reinforce the barrier's cholesterol fraction.
Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid and Sodium Hyaluronate provide hydration at two molecular weights : surface and deeper dermal layers addressed simultaneously. Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate contributes a natural preservative system and skin microbiome support. A small amount of mineral pigment (CI 77491, Iron Oxides) gives the serum a warm skin-toned finish that blends immediately on application. Fragrance is present and declared in full.
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 bottled 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. Natural certified (Ecocert COSMOS Natural).
From our community
Reviews and reflections
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Verified
keeps things smooth
Feels thoughtful rather than flashy. My dry cheeks stay comfortable and the texture looks more even by the end of the day.
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slipped in fine
After weekend brunch, I tested this for my old serum and used it on my cheeks. Not thrilling, but it sank in quickly and didn’t leave that tacky mess I hate.
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not an instant fix
Absorbs cleanly and my skin does look smoother, but the change is gradual rather than dramatic. Patience needed. I can see why the brand talks about firmness over time, it's sensible stuff.
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Soft finish
A few drops morning and night and my skin does look a bit better under the harsh office lights. It settles fast too, so I am not stood waiting around before moisturiser.
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fine for me
Made a visible difference in harsher daylight. Decent.
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pleasantly precise
The finish is the best thing. Vanishes fast, feels properly hydrated without the sticky. I press in three drops after cleansing.
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works in my hands
Surface looks a bit more polished. happy with it.
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better by week two
Helps with a slightly slack look around my cheeks.
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good under cream
Absorbs quickly, no tacky film and my moisturiser goes on top without any fuss. Genuine peptide serum at working dose.
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above my last pick
I swapped from a pricier serum and this sits under cream; less fancy, but my reactive skin likes it.
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nice, but a bit much
Made my skin look smoother but the warm pigment was awkward.
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unexpectedly elegant
Formula feels more considered than most peptide serums I've tried. A few drops are enough and it layers neatly under cream. The skin looks smoother in low light.
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measurably nicer skin
After a couple of weeks my face looked less tired and a bit more defined, especially around the jaw. Soft lightly pigmented slip, disappears cleanly. Makes it easy to use before SPF. I appreciate the aloe juice and berry seed oils as the base rather than a plain watery serum.
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softens the look
A few drops is enough for my face and neck, fresh feel without being watery. Surface lines look less sharp by late afternoon which is exactly what I wanted from a peptide serum. Only gripe is the warm tint can show if I'm not quick with blending.
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
Who is this serum for?
It is suited to skin that is starting to show early changes in firmness, definition or surface texture. It is especially relevant for dry or normal skin that wants hydration with a more active treatment step.
Can I use it both morning and night?
Yes. The formula is designed for use in both rituals, so you can apply it after cleansing and before moisturiser in either the morning or evening.
Will it feel heavy on skin?
No, it is designed to absorb cleanly and settle to a refined finish. The emulsion texture gives a cushioned feel without leaving a greasy residue.
Can I layer this with other actives?
Yes, it can sit within a broader treatment ritual. Apply it after toner or mist and before moisturiser, then avoid over-layering if your skin is already feeling reactive.
Does it contain fragrance?
Yes, fragrance is present and declared in full. If you are very fragrance-sensitive, patch testing before regular use is sensible.
When will my order arrive?
We start preparing your bottle once your order is placed and dispatch within 2 business days. From dispatch, delivery is UK 3 to 7 business days, EU 5 to 10 business days, US 2 to 5 business days.
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