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Product Name
Copper PCA Peptides™
Product URL
https://int.medik8.com/products/copper-pca-peptides
Date of Assessment
July 10, 2025
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Harmful Flags
Unverified Safety for Sensitive Skin
Misleading Buzzword Claim
Useless Flags
No % Disclosed for Key Actives
Marketing Claims with No Efficacy Pathway
Claims pH-Balanced But Not Verified
Barrier Repair Claimed but No Ceramides, Fatty Acids, Cholesterol
Fluffy Marketing Buzzword
No 3rd-Party Data (for serious claims like “anti-aging”)
Bonus Flags
Synergistic Combo Present
Clinically Proven Actives Used
Claims
Supports collagen and elastin production
Provides antioxidant protection
Hydrates and nourishes skin
Reduces environmental damage
Suitable for sensitive skin
Contains clinically proven peptides and copper PCA
Score
70.7
Verdict
👍 Safe Choice
False/Misleading Claim Details
Reduces environmental damage, Suitable for sensitive skin
Key Strengths
Contains clinically supported peptides including Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1 and Tetrapeptide-7, combined with Copper PCA for antioxidant benefits. Hydrating base with glycerin and natural oils nourishes the skin. Formulated without synthetic fragrance and drying alcohols. Promotes wrinkle reduction, collagen support, and skin firming with antioxidant protection.
Red Flags
Contains benzyl alcohol and botanical extracts that may cause irritation in sensitive skin. No disclosed percentages for key actives. Claims of “5x antioxidant power” and “pharmaceutical-grade precision” are marketing exaggerations lacking public data. No sensitive skin certification or dermatological testing is provided. Environmental damage protection claim is unsubstantiated with product-level evidence.
Suitable For
combination, normal, dry, aging
Ingredients
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
Centella Asiatica Extract
Harmful Score
10.4
Useless Score
11.899999999999999
Bonus Score
14
Product Type
Serum
Short Description
A peptide-rich antioxidant serum combining Copper PCA, niacinamide, and botanical extracts to hydrate, firm, and protect skin from environmental stressors.
Notes
Medik8 Copper PCA Peptides is an advanced serum formulated with Copper PCA, niacinamide, and a blend of clinically supported peptides designed to promote collagen production, improve skin firmness, and provide potent antioxidant protection. Enriched with hydrating agents like glycerin and cocoa seed butter, this serum nourishes the skin while helping to neutralize free radicals and reduce visible signs of aging. Botanical extracts such as Centella Asiatica and Panax Ginseng offer soothing and revitalizing properties. Although it contains mild preservatives and botanical components that may cause sensitivity in some, the formula is fragrance-free and avoids drying alcohols, making it suitable for most skin types seeking anti-aging and protective benefits.
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