FIQ Copper IQ
Serum 30ml

Water, sodium hyaluronate, sodium hyaluronate crosspolymer, hydrolyzed hyaluronic acid, sodium acetylated hyaluronate, Copper Tripeptide-1, palmitoyl pentapeptide-7, palmitoyl tripeptide-1, and Leucidal (radish root), used as a natural preservative.

Active peptide concentration

3% Copper Tripeptide-1 (Copper GHK)

What is FIQ Copper IQ Serum?

It's an oil-free, water-based topical serum combining a high, 3% concentration of copper peptide, known as Copper Tripeptide-1 or GHK-Cu, with multiple forms of hyaluronic acid, designed to support collagen production, hydration, and overall skin healing.

What does copper peptide do for skin?

Copper Tripeptide-1 is a naturally occurring molecule that, like collagen, declines with age. It's an important part of collagen synthesis, and research shows it promotes wound healing, nerve regeneration, blood vessel and capillary growth, and general tissue repair.

What does the hyaluronic acid add to this formula?

Hyaluronic acid has a strong affinity for water, which helps plump and firm the skin for a more youthful, radiant look. It also plays a role in joint fluid and lubrication elsewhere in the body, and here it works alongside the copper peptide to support hydration while the peptide handles healing and repair.

Why is this specifically described as a serum rather than the cream version?

This serum is oil free and water based, using aloe vera as its foundation, which makes it well suited to oily skin types or for layering underneath a separate moisturizer. The cream version, by comparison, uses oils and shea butter as its base.

Why isn't it more visibly blue, given that copper peptide is naturally a deep blue?

Pure copper peptide is a rich cobalt blue, but at only 3% of the total formula, it shows up as just a light, faint blue tint rather than a strong color, similar to mixing a small amount of blue paint into a much larger batch of clear gel.

What's the suggested use?

This is a potent, 3% copper peptide formula best suited to non-sensitive skin, since it can cause temporary irritation in very sensitive or acne-prone skin. If you notice irritation from applying it directly, try mixing a few drops into your regular moisturizer first to dilute it slightly.

Does using this raise copper levels elsewhere in the body?

No. Like the cream version, this serum works locally on the skin and isn't absorbed into general circulation, so it doesn't affect systemic copper status. It does increase bioavailable copper right at the skin's surface.

Who might use this product?

People with oily skin, or anyone who wants to use it as a lightweight layer underneath their regular moisturizer. It's aimed at those seeking improved skin appearance, elasticity, and clarity, along with support for wound healing and reducing the look of scarring or stretch marks.

Is this tested on animals?

No, it's cruelty free and never tested on animals.

Are there any precautions?

Because this is a potent, active formula, it's worth patch testing first if you have sensitive or acne-prone skin, given the brand's own note that temporary irritation can occur in those cases. If pregnant, nursing, or managing a skin condition, check with a healthcare or dermatology professional before introducing a new active ingredient.

How should it be stored?

Store in a cool, dry place, and don't use if the safety seal is broken or missing. Keep out of reach of children.