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Ceramides vs. Peptides: Which Skin Concern Are You Trying to Address?

Ceramides and peptides mostly do different jobs. Ceramides help skin keep water in, while particular peptides are studied for fine lines, dark spots and comfort. Start with your concern.

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Skincare Guides

Peptides vs. Retinol: Which Fits Your Skin?

Retinol improves fine lines and uneven pigmentation but can irritate. Certain peptides offer another way to work on wrinkles. Compare the evidence and choose what suits your skin.

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Can You Use Peptides and Vitamin C Together?

Whether peptides and vitamin C work together depends on which peptide and which form of vitamin C you have. Copper peptides need a closer look. Here's how to check your products.

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Skincare Guides

Can You Use Peptides with Retinol?

Peptides and retinol can share a routine, and they've been studied together in one serum. If yours is a copper peptide, check its directions first. Here's how to pair and layer them.

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Can You Use Peptides and Niacinamide Together?

Peptides and niacinamide can be used together, in one formula or in separate products. Learn what each does, what combined formulas have shown and how to fit the pair into your routine.

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Skin Science

What Are Peptides in Skincare?

Peptides are short chains of amino acids, studied in skincare for collagen, copper binding and expression lines. Learn how they work and why the formula around them matters.

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Can You Use Peptides and Hyaluronic Acid Together?

Peptides and hyaluronic acid can be used together, even in one formula. Your peptide product or moisturizer may already contain hyaluronic acid, so check before adding a serum.

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Skin Science

Copper Peptides in Skincare: What GHK-Cu May Do for Collagen and Wrinkles

In a small split-face study, a GHK-Cu serum improved wrinkle depth more than one without it. Learn what copper peptides do for collagen and why getting them into skin is the hard part.

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Skincare Guides

How to Choose and Use a Peptide Serum

Choose between a peptide serum and a peptide moisturizer, read the percentage on the label, pair it with your other treatments and give it weeks before judging the results.

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The best in the market

★★★★★

I absolutely love Omnia. I’ve tried a LOT of skincare over the years, and this is one of the rare products where I can genuinely see and feel a difference in my skin. It leaves my skin incredibly hydrated, smooth, and healthy-looking without needing a complicated routine or a million different products. I also really appreciate the thought and science behind the ingredients and formulation. My skin has never looked better, and I honestly recommend this to anyone who wants great skin without a 10-step routine!

Perfect for AM and PM!

At first I thought I’d try to preserve this and only use it at night, but I love it too much and need it AM and PM. In the morning it’s the only thing I wear on my face then apply a little bit of blush and call it a day. It’s silky and hydrating, and the times I have added another layer of makeup it acts as the perfect primer too. At night I use it as my last step moisturizer and it feels like it locks in all of the products I’ve used before. On nights I’m lazy (more often than not) I only cleanse and use the Omnia.

My new favorite serum

My new favorite serum. I love how quickly this product absorbs into my skin. Leaves my skin hydrated and glowing. Love love love. Will definitely be purchasing this product again.

The serum that retired my tinted serum

In my 20s I slathered on foundation like it was a personality. Full coverage, extra layer, the whole thing. I thought I looked incredible. I was the only one.
30s hit and I switched to tinted serum (thank god).
Then I started using Omnia and now I actually like how I look with just that. Soft. Skin can breathe. The glow does something foundation never did. Looks like skin, just better. Like I’ve been drinking 8 glasses of water and sleeping 8 hours. (I have not.) Immediate yes. Curious and excited to see what it does longer term.

Never ending moisture

My very favorite thing about this product is how the moisture it adds to my skin lasts … and lasts and lasts ! It doesn’t have a greasy or heavy feel , it leaves my skin feeling buttery soft and vibrant, and I only need to apply a very small amount once a day . A lot of moisturizers wear off but this is a totally different experience . It makes a great base for makeup and leaves me feeling radiant .

I’m loving this product

I honestly can’t say enough good things about this moisturizer! I’m 70 and over the years my skin had become noticeably dry, dull, and definitely starting to show my age. So along with aging skin came those little white bumps. I was amazed to see after several weeks of using Omnia they are gone. I’ve tried plenty of products, but this one has made a remarkable difference.
My skin looks and feels so much better. It feels hydrated, softer, smoother, and has a healthier, more youthful appearance.
This is definitely one of a kind. They’ve created something really special.

Obsessed

For texture think Sisley meets Dior 😍 it’s the most delicious application to your skin. I have very sensitive skin and am always hesitant to try new things once I find a routine that works and materia earned my full trust. If anything I feel like it protected me from harsher products at night and made my makeup application even more flawless during the day. Obsessed

I really like this product

I really like this product. It goes on so nicely and it really does absorb into your skin rather than laying on top. I’m 71 years old and I really think that it has improved my skin. I have always tried to take care of my skin, but I have never had a product that went on so nicely. And you don’t even need very much. I know when you first look at the price it seems like it might be expensive, but when you realize how much it does and how many other products you don’t need I think it’s really worth it.
I wanna thank material for making such a wonderful product

The texture alone

I collect skincare the way some people collect wine and I have never felt a texture like this. It is a firm balm in the jar, opaque and matte. Beautiful orange-gold color. The second it touches your skin it liquefies into a thin clear oil, and then a minute later it's setlled. Just skin that looks like skin, only better, and my makeup applies better than it did before. The jar is heavy glass and looks beautiful on the counter. Performance wise my skin is softer and more even after three weeks. This is the first product in a long time that feels like it was actually designed by someone.

On the first night my face felt smoother and it keeps getting better even seems to make my laugh

On the first night my face felt smoother and it keeps getting better even seems to make my laugh lines less noticeable.

Ceramides vs. Peptides: Which Skin Concern Are You Trying to Address?

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