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Allies of Skin Copper Tripeptide + Ectoin Advanced Repair Serum.

About this product

A lightweight serum with 2% copper tripeptide complex, 2% ectoin, and additional peptides designed to support collagen production and skin repair.

Full ingredients

Aqua (Water), Glycerin, Ectoin, Polyglyceryl-10 Oleate, Coco-Caprylate/​Caprate, Isononyl Isononanoate, Dimethyl Isosorbide, Panthenol, Carnitine, Tocopherol, Copper Tripeptide-1, Oxidized Glutathione, Ergothioneine, Tropolone, Copper Lysinate/​Prolinate, Acetyl Hexapeptide-8, Methylglucoside Phosphate, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Saccharide Isomerate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Sodium Gluconate, Sclerotium Gum, Disodium Phosphate, Sodium Phosphate, Caprylyl Glycol, Propanediol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/​Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Citric Acid, Polysorbate 60, Sodium Hydroxide, Polysorbate 20, Phenoxyethanol

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Guru Score

81%

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10 experts · Strong agreement

What the gurus are saying

Copper peptides in this serum earn consistent praise for firming skin, smoothing fine lines, and boosting collagen, making it a solid pick for anyone wanting those results without a thick texture. The gurus highlight its soothing ectoin and multiple peptide types working together, though a few note it pairs best with growth factors or other peptides (some actives can clash with copper). The main trade-off is the price point, which several reviewers flag as steep, though those who've tried it feel the results justify the cost.
Synthesized from 10 expert reviews · most recent take September 2026

What they liked

  • Works well alongside retinoids and vitamin C
  • Calms sensitivity and supports barrier repair
  • Fast-acting on sensitive skin

What they flagged

  • Expensive for the size

Type

Key actives

Vitamin EPeptides

Formula notes

Fragrance-freeNo drying alcohol

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What the gurus are saying.

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✓Yay
"This is one that I've been wanting to try for a long time by Allies of Skin, their copper peptide serum. They also have very stacked ingredient decks. And this one has 2% ectoine copper peptides, the copper lysinate complex, acetyl hexopeptide 8, plus 1% copper tripeptide complex. So a couple different types of copper peptides in here. Excited to try this too, and I've heard great things."
✓Mixed
"It's beautiful packaging, the formulas are very thoughtful, very complicated, and I just have a hard time bringing myself to buy it. [...] It's an incredible copper peptide serum, but it's 199 dollars, so what I'm looking for is a very deep discount, 20 to 30 percent, to splurge and indulge in this copper peptide product."
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"I've been using their copper peptides probably for three years now. I [...] love that product. [...] The formulas are outstanding. I think they bring something unique to the table. [...] There's so many copper peptide serums out there, but [...] theirs is really stellar. Of the one I use the most frequently, it would be the copper peptide."
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"This is the blue that you would expect from a true copper peptide serum that has a good concentration of copper peptides in it. [...] That one will come in at about $140 right now with Black Friday. So, a bit on the expensive side currently. Nice formula, but expensive."
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"If you want a good copper peptide, I do like the one from Allies of Skin. Unfortunately, this is very expensive. [...] It's kind of ridiculous how expensive it is."
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"Copper peptides have really profound benefits on the skin, and that is a beautiful formula. I spent the last hour looking for it in my house and couldn't find it, but it's just absolutely beautiful packaging and an absolutely beautiful formula. Right now the price point on those, if you had a problem with Skinceuticals you'll have a problem with this, they're nearing two hundred dollars per product, however they are top top tier in terms of innovation, formulation and aesthetics."
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"This is a copper tripeptide and ectoin advanced repair serum. Ectoin is really where you're getting that hydration from. You're also getting some other hydrating ingredients in this formula as well. But you also get that compounded effect of the cetal hexapeptide aka giralene. And you also have two forms of different copper peptides in this formula. It's a beautiful blue serum and [...] it's super hydrating. It's a super hydrating formula."
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"It's beautiful packaging, the formulas are very thoughtful, very complicated, and I just have a hard time bringing myself to buy it. [...] It's an incredible copper peptide serum, but it's 199 dollars, so what I'm looking for is a very deep discount, 20 to 30 percent, to splurge and indulge in this copper peptide product."
✓Yay
"I did empty the Allies of Skin Copper Tripeptide and Ectoin Advanced Repair Serum, which I did share in my Epic Empties video, and I told you like I didn't want to like it, but I did. And I hated that I liked it because it's so expensive and that while it was gifted to me by the brand, this isn't really something that I care to afford. [...] It's just like it's a little too rich for my budget."
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"This is a pretty good peptide product. I do think that this is a good preventative serum. I do feel that this definitely rejuvenates the skin, which is something that peptides and copper peptide in general can do for the skin that people tend to overlook. We're all about that collagen stimulation, but just the fact that it can help with skin tone and texture and it can just improve and refresh your overall skin quality."
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"I really like this product. I think it is a great peptide product. [...] They're using a 2% copper lysinate complex, which is actually a complex of amino acids that really help to support the skin, skin hydration, skin barrier, and it can help to improve the signs of aging including skin density and firmness. They're also using a 2% complex of acetyl hexapeptide 8, which is a Botox peptide. It actually helps to give a really nice effect to the skin to lift and firm it pretty quickly."
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"I did empty the Allies of Skin Copper Tripeptide and Ectoin Advanced Repair Serum, which I did share in my Epic Empties video, and I told you like I didn't want to like it, but I did. And I hated that I liked it because it's so expensive and that while it was gifted to me by the brand, this isn't really something that I care to afford. [...] It's just like it's a little too rich for my budget."
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"This is the Allies of Skin Copper Tripeptide and Ectoin Advanced Repair Serum. [...] It is wildly expensive and was gifted to me by the brand, but I have been happy with the results, and it has a really nice refreshing gel texture that makes it nice for summer mornings, which is why I have stuck with it consistently."
✓Yay
"I really like this stuff, it's expensive but the sample was awesome. I really like that."
✓Yay
"Copper Tri peptide serum um I love that so much"
✓Yay
"This by Allies of Skin is recently released, it's their Copper Tripeptide + Ectoin Advanced Repair Serum, which also has peptides that are going to help collagen production. So if you're not into the thicker texture or you live somewhere very humid but you want to get those peptides in, this is a nice alternative."
✓Yay
"I also really like the Allies of Skin Copper Peptide. [...] It doesn't matter what copper peptide serum you're using, pair it up with a growth factor serum, [...] copper peptides work better and quicker than just regular peptides from my experience."
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"And then over time, when you are consistent, it really firms. Copper peptides in general firm the skin, and it helps to soften some of those premature fine lines as well. And then again, it will collagen bank, and it will help to stimulate collagen. This is 10 out of 10. Honestly, one of the nicest copper peptides I've ever used. [...] Copper takes your skin to the next level, and it pairs well with growth factors and other types of peptides."
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"This is one of my favorites. I really like this one for morning. Sometimes I will use this at night time. I'm very careful on how I use copper peptides because there's a lot of ingredients that can conflict with the copper ingredient, and then it just won't be as effective on the skin. So I usually only pair this up with growth factors or other peptide serums, or [...] sometimes I will even use this with a vitamin C derivative in my morning skincare routine."
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"This is a very firming serum. And this is also very hydrating. It doesn't peel with skincare products. It layers up nicely with other peptide serums, other hydrating repairing products. It is a friendly product that pairs up nicely with a lot of things including sunscreen, including makeup because it is a product that can be used twice a day if you wish. This has 2% ectoin, which is an ingredient that is a stress molecule. This is going to protect your skin and repair it from pollution."
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"I also quite enjoy the Allies of Skin Copper Tripeptide and Ectoin Advanced Repair Serum. I actually just started using this one not long ago, and this is also really impressive. This one is a little bit more advanced than the ordinary one in my opinion. This one has an ingredient called ectoin in it. And ectoin is a hydrating repairing ingredient. So, not only does copper peptides help with skin repair, so does ectoin, but then there's a lot of humectants in here."
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"This is the copper tripeptide and ectoin advanced repair serum. So, this one actually has a 2% ectoin ingredient and this ingredient is actually quite popular this year as well. It's been trending and it's a very hydrating repairing ingredient. I find this to be a very repairing serum. So, if you do have that compromised skin barrier, it's feeling a little angry or you're just lacking hydration, you have dry skin, this is wonderful to use."
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"This one from Allies of Skin is absolutely beautiful and I just really love the formulation and how this has performed on my skin."
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"This pairs up really nicely with the growth factor serum because there's peptides in here. There's also peptides in this one as well. So you're getting a double whammy. Plus we have growth factors and we have that copper ingredient. So this pairing really is exceptional."
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"The one that I really love is the Allies of Skin [...] copper tripeptide and ectoin advanced repair serum. I really like this because it has the ectoin, which is like a stress molecule, so not only does it help to protect and shield the skin from pollution, but it also aids in skin repair and it also provides hydration as well. This serum is very hydrating, I find this to be quite plumping as well."
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"It's very lightweight but more hydrating on the skin, so if it's really hot and humid you may find it's too much, too hydrating for when it's really hot and humid. But this is absolutely perfect for the warmer months, I love how thin it is, it's literally like water, [...] never sticky or tacky, never peels with other skincare, and it dries down skin-like."
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"I also really love the Allies of Skin Copper Tripeptide and Actiwin Advanced Repair Serum. This one is really nice because of that Actiwin ingredient, which acts as a little messenger with the skin and helps to protect and shield your skin from pollution, but it's also very hydrating. This is a very repairing serum, and of course it has the copper peptides too."
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"I also really like the Allies of Skin Copper Peptide. [...] It doesn't matter what copper peptide serum you're using, pair it up with a growth factor serum, [...] copper peptides work better and quicker than just regular peptides from my experience."
✓Yay
"This is the best copper peptide serum on skincare planet earth, no competition. If you want quick results, maximum collagen production and maximum anti-aging, this is the product you need to use. I've gone through six or seven bottles now. I would never pay this price for a product if it didn't work, and if there was an alternative to this I would be on it straight away. There isn't. This is the best copper peptide I have ever used."
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"This is a powerhouse serum, which I was really skeptical of when I first tried it because the price point is up there. [...] If I'm paying top dollar, I want to get top dollar results. And I did from this. It's calming, soothing, barrier boosting, anti-aging. It does a whole lot. And that's why I'm talking about it being an advanced serum that you can almost use as a three-in-one: calming, soothing, barrier boosting, and anti-aging. [...] I love it."
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"You've got all peptides alongside that, and ectoin is great for calming, soothing, and healing the skin. You've got so much in here. It [...] doesn't come at the most affordable price point, so I'll call that out and there are more affordable options out there, but I think this is honestly one of the best copper peptides that I've ever tried. I'd say it's a 10 out of 10."
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"The Allies of Skin Copper Tripeptide Advanced Repair Serum. This is phenomenal. One of the best on the market."
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"I've now gone through three bottles of this, I got the first one in PR and then I bought two with my own coin subsequently because I loved it that much. [...] You are paying top dollar for it, but you're getting a lot for that. Ectoin is one of the best calming, soothing, and barrier-supporting ingredients, so that's really going to help dial back any inflammation or sensitivity that you have."
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"This was doing it for me and definitely delivered over the ordinary. However, I think if you're somebody that is either pre-, during, or post-menopausal in terms of your skin profile, this could genuinely be a game changer. [...] If you're looking to increase the density of the skin, calm and soothe any menopausal-related inflammation and sensitivity, this could be a really great option."
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"The allies of skin copper peptides, normally I wouldn't spend this much on skin care, but [...] I've gone through many, many bottles, which I bought time and time again because I really, really love the formula. In here again, you've got those copper peptides. You've got other beneficial ingredients like ectoin, you've got a plethora of other peptides."
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"This is the best copper peptide serum on skincare planet earth, no competition. If you want quick results, maximum collagen production and maximum anti-aging, this is the product you need to use. I've gone through six or seven bottles now. I would never pay this price for a product if it didn't work, and if there was an alternative to this I would be on it straight away. There isn't. This is the best copper peptide I have ever used."
✓Yay
"I love this especially for menopausal skin. This product repairs, it firms, and it really supports the barrier. I just ran out of this and I thought I had a backup and I didn't. So, it's time to reorder."
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"I love this especially for menopausal skin. This product repairs, it firms, and it really supports the barrier. I just ran out of this and I thought I had a backup and I didn't. So, it's time to reorder."
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"I would combine this with the Allies of Skin Copper Tripeptide + Ectoin Advanced Repair Serum. So this is all about soothing and strengthening. It contains a 2% ectoin and a copper tripeptide complex that not only deeply moisturizes and helps my skin retain moisture, it also provides antioxidant protection against daily damage. In other words, it's kind of telling my skin to chill out and recover."
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"Allies launched their Copper Tripeptide and Ectoin Advanced Repair Serum and I could honestly see positive changes in my skin within one month of adding this into my routine. Copper peptides were new for me in 2024 and they are firmly in place."
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"I've been using their copper tripeptide and ectoin advanced Repair Serum for about 4 months and the results have been so good that I just didn't want to stop. This product was designed to deal with the stresses that our skin undergoes, particularly inflammation. Inflammation is actually the root cause of tons of our skin issues: acne, hyperpigmentation, rosacea, premature aging. This product is designed to reduce inflammation and allow the skin to repair itself."
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"My high-end bestie is Allies of Skin Copper Tripeptide + Ectoin Advanced Repair Serum. [...] This has tons of other ingredients to support aging skin and [...] I've seen the difference this makes firsthand. She is shockingly expensive at €220 for 30 ml. I did a video last year with Allies of Skin founder Nick Travis and we spoke about this product and why it's so great for my middle-aged skin and the price tag. [...] Ally Skin's products are very multi-layered multifunctional."
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"After 6 weeks of use my skin was incredible and has maintained that position. It is healthy, plump, balanced, hydrated. This stuff just works. [...] It layers well. [...] You can use copper peptides in all areas of your skincare routine as long as you do it properly. [...] I've been able to use this in the morning with vitamin C and in the evening with retinoids, so same with AHAs and all of that."
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"I've been using this for the past two months and it's so nice. [...] At about six weeks my skin started glowing. It took about the six week mark [...] and all of a sudden one morning I went, what's going on there? I had to kind of remember that I put this into my routine because I try not to swap up too much if I'm trying a new product, and all of a sudden I went, it's the Copper Tripeptide. My skin would plump and it actually enabled me to stop using as heavy a cream in the evening."
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"I adore the Allies of Skin Copper Tripeptide + Ectoin Advanced Repair Serum. There are so many benefits to skin health and rejuvenation. They promote collagen and elastin production, they improve the skin barrier function, reduce inflammation, even out skin tone, and they provide antioxidant protection. But this is outrageously expensive."
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"The peptide products that I use on a regular basis are the Allies of Skin Copper Tripeptide + Ectoin Advanced Repair Serum. I adore"
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"The copper Tripeptide and ectoin advanced Repair Serum, I got a few factory samples in advance just so that I could test it out and let me tell you the love is real."
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"The copper tripeptide and ectoin advanced Repair Serum launched in 2024 and it's incredible. I am now a very firm believer in the power of copper peptides and they are firmly in my routine now. I did open a new bottle of course which I am using in my evening routine but I got to warn you she's pricey but I could see a visible difference in the clarity and in the condition of my skin after only using this for 4 weeks."
✓Yay
"I don't think it's a replacement, I do think it's different though. I also like the texture, it is bouncy, it's pretty substantial, which makes it really nice, especially in the drier months because you really feel like it's got some skin plumping hydration. There's also just a really nice bouncy slip to it during application which I enjoy. It's quite lipid, feels quite moisturizing, and it does sit on the skin, it's kind of somewhere in between."
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"I don't think it's a replacement, I do think it's different though. I also like the texture, it is bouncy, it's pretty substantial, which makes it really nice, especially in the drier months because you really feel like it's got some skin plumping hydration. There's also just a really nice bouncy slip to it during application which I enjoy. It's quite lipid, feels quite moisturizing, and it does sit on the skin, it's kind of somewhere in between."
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"This is different in many ways from the cis-3 so it's not like I will be replacing one for the other but I'm really enjoying using this right now. This is full of age defensive peptides. In my experience this has also been really fast acting with skin that is very sensitive. The texture has the kind of viscosity to it that I really love so when you're applying it on your skin there is some slip and a little bit does go a long way. It is so hydrating and comforting."

What the evidence says.

Independent of what the gurus think, this is what the published research supports about the main active ingredients here.

Humectants and emollients

Ingredients like these draw water into the surface layers and slow how fast it leaves. The evidence is for comfort, softness and hydration rather than for changing the structure of the skin.

Source: DermNet

Peptides

Peptides are short protein fragments meant to signal repair. The evidence for them is thinner than for retinoids or vitamin C, and it varies a lot by the specific peptide, so the category is more promising than proven.

Source: NIH, National Library of Medicine

Vitamin E

Vitamin E is an antioxidant, and it is often in a formula to keep the other ingredients stable rather than as the active itself. It pairs well with vitamin C, though on its own the evidence for visible change is limited.

Source: NIH, National Library of Medicine

Frequently asked.

What is Allies of Skin Copper Tripeptide + Ectoin Advanced Repair Serum?

A lightweight serum with 2% copper tripeptide complex, 2% ectoin, and additional peptides designed to support collagen production and skin repair.

Is Allies of Skin Copper Tripeptide + Ectoin Advanced Repair Serum worth it?

Mostly yes. 9 of the 10 gurus who reviewed it give it their stamp of approval, for a Guru Score of 81%.

What is Allies of Skin Copper Tripeptide + Ectoin Advanced Repair Serum's Guru Score?

Allies of Skin Copper Tripeptide + Ectoin Advanced Repair Serum holds a Guru Score of 81%. That is our read on how warmly the experts talk about it, based on the verdicts of 10 expert reviewers we have collected.

Who is Allies of Skin Copper Tripeptide + Ectoin Advanced Repair Serum best for?

Allies of Skin Copper Tripeptide + Ectoin Advanced Repair Serum is generally suited to dry skin, sensitive skin and mature skin.

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