








UpCircle Peptide Serum with Upcycled Custard Apple + Blood Orange 30ml
A brightening, antioxidant serum built around Niacinamide and 3-O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid (a stable Vitamin C derivative), formulated to even out skin tone. Tripeptide-1 supports the skin's natural collagen production, helping soften the look of fine lines over time — and using peptides alongside the rest of your routine can help other products work a little harder too. The formula uses upcycled Custard Apple, which supports skin resilience, and upcycled Blood Orange water to help protect skin against everyday environmental stress — part of UpCircle's approach to using surplus produce that would otherwise go to waste. Vegan and cruelty-free. Made in the UK.
Key ingredients
- Niacinamide — supports brightening and barrier function
- 3-O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid — stable Vitamin C derivative, antioxidant
- Tripeptide-1 — supports skin conditioning and natural collagen production
- Annona Cherimola (Custard Apple) Fruit Extract & Citrus Sinensis (Orange) Fruit Extract — upcycled botanical extracts
Best suited for
- Anyone wanting a brightening serum with well-evidenced Niacinamide and Vitamin C actives
- Normal to oily skin
- Daily use, morning and/or evening
A patch test is recommended before first use, particularly if you have known fragrance sensitivities.
Screening summary
Out of th 18 products listed, 17 passed without comment. The one with a comment is Benzyl Alcohol, a preservative. This is an EU declared allergen.
A patch test is recommended before first use, particularly if you have known fragrance sensitivities.
For more information on the full ingredients list, plain English translation and screening result, see the collapsible text below.
Every product here, including this one, is checked against our Ingredient Standards before it makes the cut.
Full ingredients list, plain English translations and screening results
|
INCI |
Plain English translation by Abevo |
Screening result |
|---|---|---|
|
Aqua |
Water |
✅ Passes |
|
Citrus Sinensis (Orange) Fruit Extract |
Orange fruit extract |
✅ Passes |
|
Niacinamide |
Vitamin B3 |
✅ Passes |
|
Pentylene Glycol |
Moisture-binding preservative booster |
✅ Passes |
|
Annona Cherimola (Custard Apple) Fruit Extract |
Custard apple fruit extract |
✅ Passes |
|
3-O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid |
Stable Vitamin C derivative |
✅ Passes |
|
Tripeptide-1 |
Skin-conditioning peptide |
✅ Passes |
|
Dextran |
Fermentation-derived thickener |
✅ Passes |
|
Diutan Gum |
Fermentation-derived thickener |
✅ Passes |
|
Tocopherol |
Vitamin E |
✅ Passes |
|
Butylene Glycol |
Moisture-binding solvent |
✅ Passes |
|
Sodium Dehydroacetate |
Preservative |
✅ Passes |
|
Potassium Sorbate |
Preservative |
✅ Passes |
|
Sodium Citrate |
pH adjuster |
✅ Passes |
|
Citric Acid |
pH adjuster |
✅ Passes |
|
Phenylpropanol |
Preservative |
✅ Passes |
|
Benzyl Alcohol |
Preservative |
✅🟠 Passes - see below |
|
Ethylhexylglycerin |
Preservative booster/moisturiser |
✅ Passes |
🟠 Contains Benzyl Alcohol, a declared EU fragrance allergen (used here as a preservative).
A patch test is recommended before first use, particularly if you have known fragrance sensitivities.
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