A lightly gelled fluid in which you can make out fine filaments that dissolve as soon as you stretch them over the skin. Sungboon Editor's Silk Peptide EGF ampoule slips in between the toner and the cream, for faces that lack suppleness and show tiredness quickly. It absorbs quickly and leaves a satin feel, with no sticky film.
A peptide ampoule for smoother, suppler skin
The name sums up the idea. Silk peptides (Silk Peptide) are small protein fragments that leave a velvety feel and help the skin's surface retain water. The abbreviation EGF designates, in cosmetics, a synthetic peptide inspired by a natural messenger of the epidermis: it is a skincare ingredient, with no relation to an injectable product.
The brand presents this ampoule as a complex of several peptides combined with collagen. Peptides are among the best-studied anti-ageing actives, but their effects remain modest and gradual: we are talking about softer skin and a plumper look after several weeks of regular use, not a metamorphosis overnight. Collagen, for its part, stays on the surface, where it forms a hydrating veil that smooths the feel for the day.
How to use it
On clean skin, after toner, place two to three drops in the palm, warm them between your fingers then press them onto the face and neck, concentrating on the areas that show the most. Leave to absorb before the cream. The ampoule is used in the morning, followed by sunscreen, and in the evening.
- If your skin is reactive, start every other day in the first week.
- Do not layer it, in the same routine, with an acid exfoliant (AHA, BHA) or a pure vitamin C: alternate morning and evening instead.
Which skin is it for?
It suits mature skin or skin that is starting to lose suppleness, dehydrated skin and skin that tolerates retinol badly and looks for a gentler anti-ageing product. Oily skin can use it on its own in the morning, without a thick cream on top. During pregnancy, ask your pharmacist for advice before introducing a new product. To complete the routine, browse the anti-ageing and firmness selection.
Product details
- Size: 40 ml
- Brand: Sungboon Editor
- Product type: ampoule, concentrated face serum
- Ingredients: full ingredients list: on the packaging.
- Country of manufacture: South Korea
- Precautions for use: external use. Avoid the immediate eye area. Do a test on a small area before first use. Stop in case of redness or irritation. Keep out of reach of children.
Frequently asked questions
What does EGF mean on the label?
It is the abbreviation of Epidermal Growth Factor. In a skincare product, the term designates a synthetic peptide used for the smooth, fresh look of the skin. It is a cosmetic ingredient, applied to the surface.
Can it be used with a retinol?
Yes. In the evening, apply the ampoule after the retinol, once it has absorbed, then finish with the cream. If the skin feels tight, keep the ampoule for the morning and the retinol for the evening.
Morning or evening?
Both suit. In the morning, always finish with sunscreen; in the evening, it prepares the skin to receive a more nourishing cream.
How long before you see an effect?
The softer feel is noticeable from application. For skin that looks suppler and plumper, allow several weeks of daily use: peptides work slowly.
Is it suitable for sensitive skin?
Its main actives, peptides and collagen, are generally well tolerated. Do, however, test on the neck for a few days before applying it to the whole face.
A few drops are enough to give both the morning and the evening routine a step focused on suppleness, alongside the other products in the Korean skincare range.
