Skin Glow Complex
Label says GHK-Cu 0.2%
- Has estriol, a gentle form of estrogen (a hormone)
- Also has niacinamide (evens tone) and hyaluronic acid (adds moisture)
- For dull skin, fine lines and skin changes from perimenopause
Free skin care guide
Each cream works on its own. You don’t need both.
Copper Peptide Cream and Skin Glow Complex both contain GHK-Cu, a copper peptide (a tiny protein that helps your skin make collagen). This guide explains where each one goes, how they compare, and the one rule if you use both.
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- Using just one is completely fine. Each cream works on its own.
- They look alike. Check the name and the GHK-Cu number on the label before you apply.
- One rule if you use both. Never put them on the same area of skin at the same time.
Tiffany Bailey, PA-CDirector of Patient Education, Belle
Meet the creams
They look alike. Check the label.
The bottles look almost the same. Check the name and the GHK-Cu number on the front of the label before you apply.
Copper Peptide Cream
Label says GHK-Cu 0.5%
- The stronger GHK-Cu cream
- No hormone in it
- For dark marks, acne scars, melasma (brown patches) and firmness
Why Skin Glow Complex stays on the face and neck
It contains estriol, a hormone. Using it only on the face and neck keeps the amount of hormone your skin takes in small. Copper Peptide Cream has no hormone, so it can be used on more areas.
The one rule
If you use both, never put them on the same area of skin at the same time.
Both creams contain GHK-Cu. Because they share this ingredient, there is one rule to follow.
- Don’t layer them (one on top of the other).
- Don’t use both on the same area on the same night.
- Do use each cream on its own area of your body.
- Do take turns: one cream one night, the other the next.
Side by side
How they’re different and the same
Skin Glow ComplexCopper Peptide Cream
Where to use it
Skin Glow Complex: Face and neck only
Copper Peptide Cream: Face, neck, scalp and other areas of the body
Has a hormone?
Skin Glow Complex: Yes, estriol (a form of estrogen)
Copper Peptide Cream: No
GHK-Cu strength
Skin Glow Complex: 0.2% (lower)
Copper Peptide Cream: 0.5% (stronger)
Main job
Skin Glow Complex: Brighter, more even, hydrated skin as hormones change
Copper Peptide Cream: Fading marks and scars, and supporting firmer skin
The same for both
How to apply
2 pumps on clean skin, at night.
One bottle lasts
About 30 days.
Other skincare
Don’t apply in the same step as strong vitamin C, retinoids or exfoliating acids (AHAs and BHAs). Use those at a different time or on a different day.
Pregnancy
Don’t use either cream if you are pregnant, planning a pregnancy or breastfeeding.
Only if you choose both
If you use both, pick one plan.
Using both creams is optional. Using just one is completely fine.
A
Different areas
Skin Glow Complex on your face and neck. Copper Peptide Cream on other areas, like your scalp, chest or hands.
B
Taking turns on one area
Use one cream one night and the other cream the next night. Never both on the same night.
C
Switching from one to the other
Stop the first cream, then start the new one. No overlap needed.
Not safe
Both creams on the same area at the same time, or Skin Glow Complex anywhere below the neck.
Choosing
Which one is right for you?
Not sure? Your licensed provider decides what is right for you.
Skin Glow Complex may fit if:
- Your face looks dull or thinner as your hormones change
- You want brighter, more even, more hydrated skin
- You only want to treat your face and neck
Copper Peptide Cream may fit if:
- Your main concern is dark marks, acne scars or melasma
- You want to treat areas beyond your face and neck
- You can’t or prefer not to use a hormone cream
Side effects
When to contact your care team
Mild dryness or a little redness can happen. Reach out if you have any of the below.
Message your care team if you have
- Redness, burning, itching or peeling that doesn’t go away or gets worse
- Blisters or swelling where you put the cream
- Questions about which cream goes where
Call 911
Swelling of your face, lips, tongue or throat, or trouble breathing? Stop the cream and call 911 or go to the nearest emergency room.
“Each cream works on its own. Using just one is completely fine.”
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Safety
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Prescription required. Copper Peptide Cream and Skin Glow Complex are only available after a licensed provider reviews your medical history and determines eligibility. Both are prepared by a licensed compounding pharmacy. Compounded medications are not evaluated or approved by the FDA. This means the FDA does not assess them for safety, effectiveness, or quality. This treatment may not be appropriate for all patients and is prescribed only when clinically appropriate. Individual results vary.
This guide is for education only. It is not a substitute for medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. Follow the instructions from your licensed provider and the ones that came with your order.