Peptide Serum vs Peptide Cream: What’s the Difference?
Peptides appear in many modern skincare formulas, but a peptide serum and a peptide cream are not interchangeable simply because they share the same ingredient category.
The main difference is the role each product plays in the routine. A serum is usually lighter and treatment-led. A cream is usually richer and focused on moisturising and finishing the routine.
What is a peptide serum?
A peptide serum is normally applied after cleansing and before moisturiser. Its lighter texture makes it easy to layer with other products without making the routine feel heavy.
FIRM Peptide Night Serum is Canna Magic’s evening peptide serum for smoother-looking, softer-feeling skin.
What is a peptide cream?
A peptide cream combines peptide-led skincare with the moisturising role of a face cream. It usually sits later in the routine and helps seal in the products applied before it.
RENEW Peptide Day Cream is the morning moisturising step. Apply after serum and eye care, then follow with a separate sunscreen.
Do you need both?
- Choose a serum if you want a lightweight treatment step.
- Choose a cream if moisturising is the main priority.
- Use both if you like layering and the two textures work well for your skin.
What about peptide eye cream?
AWAKEN Peptide Eye Cream is the dedicated eye-care option in the Canna Magic peptide group.
How to layer peptide products
- Cleanser
- Peptide serum
- Eye cream
- Face cream
- SPF in the morning
Explore FIRM, RENEW and AWAKEN, or browse the full Canna Magic peptide skincare collection. The peptide serum, face cream and eye cream are coming soon and are not yet available to order.