You know you’ve crossed into serious skincare territory when your products start sounding like scientific research papers. Case in point: the Allies of Skin Multi Peptides & GF Advanced Lifting Serum—a mouthful, yes, but a rather elegant one.
Now that I’m in my 40s, my skincare goals have shifted. I’m not chasing glass skin or a poreless glow—I just want healthy, resilient skin that looks firm and still me, without having to resort to botox and fillers. That’s where peptides come in. These clever little molecules are fragments of proteins that act as messengers, signalling your skin to produce more collagen and elastin—the very things that start dwindling with age. Think of them as gentle nudges to remind your skin to keep doing what it used to do effortlessly in your 20s. And when delivered in a high-quality serum like this one, peptides can help soften fine lines, boost firmness, and restore some of that bounce we all start missing after 40.
The Science Bit
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The Multi Peptides & GF Advanced Lifting Serum is a potent blend of peptides, growth factors, antioxidants, and skin-repairing ingredients, all designed to visibly lift, firm, and revitalise skin that’s beginning to show signs of age or fatigue. It’s like a high-performance gym for your face—with none of the sweating.
Here’s a closer look at the impressive line-up:
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9% Lifting Peptide Complex – These advanced peptides are your skin’s personal trainers. They help support skin structure and improve elasticity, working overtime to lift sagging areas and give you a more defined facial contour.
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10% Multi-Peptide Complex – In addition to the lifting blend, this cocktail includes a mix of next-gen peptides that help reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles, plump the skin, and improve resilience.
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3% sh-Oligopeptide-1 Complex (EGF) – This growth factor (also known as Epidermal Growth Factor) supports cellular regeneration and skin healing. It’s particularly useful for improving skin texture, fading post-inflammatory pigmentation, and giving skin that “you’ve had eight hours of sleep” look.
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MSM (Methylsulfonylmethane) – A bit of a mouthful, but this natural form of sulphur is brilliant for improving skin tone and reducing inflammation. It also helps support collagen production, meaning your skin gets stronger over time.
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Copper Lysinate Complex – Copper peptides are known for accelerating skin renewal and boosting elasticity. Combined with lysinate (an amino acid), this ingredient supports collagen synthesis and helps improve firmness and bounce.
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Glutathione – A master antioxidant that protects the skin against oxidative stress, brightens dull complexions, and works to even out skin tone.
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Niacinamide – Always a fan favourite, this vitamin B3 superstar helps refine pores, regulate sebum, and strengthen the skin barrier.
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Centella Asiatica – Known for its calming, healing properties, Centella soothes irritation and redness, making this serum ideal even for those who use stronger actives like retinoids or exfoliating acids.
The Texture Test
Housed in a sleek, silver green bottle that feels satisfyingly luxe, this serum boasts a lightweight, gel-like texture that glides over the skin and absorbs quickly. No tackiness, no greasiness—just smooth, soft skin with a subtle glow.
And then there’s that scent. It’s clean, fresh, and ever so slightly sweet—definitely not fragranced, but there’s something in the formula that, to my nose, smells faintly of pandan. Of course, there’s no actual pandan in the formula—let’s not get carried away—but something about the blend of ingredients hits that nostalgic olfactory note. A happy accident, I say. Oddly comforting and oddly delightful, even if it’s completely unintentional.
The serum layers beautifully with other skincare staples, which is a huge relief because I love layering my serums. At night, I pair this with the Copper Tripeptide & Ectoin Advanced Repair Serum, also from Allies of Skin. The two seem to work beautifully together—no pilling, no irritation, just a calm, well-fed complexion by morning.
I do sometimes worry about layering incompatible serums and triggering sensitivity (I’ve been there with that itchy feeling that says I have done too much), but thankfully this combo has been gentle and effective. The formulations seem well thought out and play nicely together, which isn’t always the case with actives.
The Results
I’ve been using this serum nightly for about two weeks, and I can confidently say my skin looks and feels better for it. It’s early days, of course, to see significant results but so far, my skin tone appears more even, and there’s a healthy bounce to my skin.
Combined with the repair serum, it feels like I’m giving my skin a solid eight hours of recovery. I love how smooth my skin feels every morning.
At around S$255 for 30ml, it’s an investment, yes—but one worth making. The formula is packed with high-performance ingredients, and a little goes a long way. Two pumps are more than enough for my face and neck.
The serum is a quietly powerful performer. It doesn’t tingle or shout or make dramatic promises. Instead, it works steadily and smartly in the background, lifting, firming, and renewing with every application.
If you’re someone who enjoys layering and is looking for a serum that plays well with others—particularly in a peptide-heavy, skin-repairing routine—this one’s a solid pick. And that curious pandan-like scent? Still there, still oddly endearing, and still making me smile with every application.
The Allies of Skin Multi Peptides & GF Advanced Lifting Serum is available on Allies of Skin website and Sephora Singapore.
