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IMAGE Skincare the MAX Serum

Name: IMAGE Skincare the MAX Serum
Brand: IMAGE Skincare
Price: 153.00 GBP
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✓ Multi-Peptide Complex for Wrinkles | ✓ Vitamin C and Plant Cell Extracts | ✓ Vectorize Technology Time Release

IMAGE Skincare the MAX Serum (previously the MAX Stem Cell Serum) is IMAGE Skincare's bestselling multi-peptide serum, formulated to visibly brighten and to minimise the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles. Light, smooth and quick to absorb under moisturiser, it is the peptide anti-ageing serum for anyone who wants firmer-looking, more radiant skin without retinol.

The formula pairs a potent multi-peptide complex - acetyl hexapeptide-8, palmitoyl tripeptide-38 and acetyl octapeptide-3 - which IMAGE says helps to improve the appearance of wrinkles, with plant cell extracts from apple, argan and edelweiss and tetrahexyldecyl ascorbate, an oil-soluble antioxidant form of vitamin C that helps to visibly brighten. The brand's proprietary Vectorize Technology encapsulates key ingredients and releases them over time rather than all at once, while sodium hyaluronate, centella asiatica, green tea and superoxide dismutase add hydration, comfort and antioxidant support. IMAGE Skincare the MAX Serum is lightweight and easy to layer, which is why it works equally well morning and evening.

Visible Results Users Love

Visibly smoother fine lines and wrinkles
Brighter, more radiant-looking skin
Firmer, more lifted-looking contours over time
Soft, refined skin texture
Hydrated, comfortable skin that layers well under moisturiser

Why This Beats a Standard Peptide Serum

Three targeted peptides - IMAGE Skincare the MAX Serum combines acetyl hexapeptide-8, palmitoyl tripeptide-38 and acetyl octapeptide-3 in one formula
Vectorize Technology releases encapsulated key ingredients over time for longer-lasting benefit
Vitamin C and plant cell extracts built in, so it brightens and defends as well as smooths
Lightweight and quick to absorb - no pilling under moisturiser, SPF or make-up
Suitable morning and evening with no retinol, so it fits into any routine from day one

Best For

Fine lines, wrinkles and loss of firmness
Dull, tired-looking skin in need of radiance
Dehydrated or sensitive skin that wants anti-ageing results without retinol
Anyone building a MAX routine with the Crème, Eye Crème and Masque
Wearing under make-up - it absorbs fast and sits smoothly

Choose IMAGE Skincare the MAX Serum if you want a peptide serum you can use twice a day under any moisturiser; pair it with the MAX Crème at night for the full effect of the range.

With over 20 years as a registered aesthetics nurse in specialist skincare and medical aesthetics, Becci is asked almost daily which serum is actually worth the money. IMAGE Skincare the MAX Serum is the peptide serum she recommends to clients who cannot tolerate retinol, or who want something gentle to run alongside it, because it delivers visibly smoother, brighter skin with no adjustment period and no fuss.

Size: 30ml

FAQS

Is IMAGE Skincare the MAX Serum good for wrinkles and fine lines? +

That is exactly what it is formulated for. IMAGE describes it as an effective formula to visibly improve the appearance of signs of ageing, including wrinkles, built on a potent multi-peptide complex of acetyl hexapeptide-8, palmitoyl tripeptide-38 and acetyl octapeptide-3, with vitamin C to visibly brighten.

Is the MAX Serum the same as the old MAX Stem Cell Serum? +

Yes. IMAGE Skincare confirms there was a packaging update and the name changed with it - the brand's own words are that this would be the product you used previously. It is now sold simply as the MAX Serum.

Can I use IMAGE Skincare the MAX Serum with retinol? +

Yes. It contains no retinol, so it layers happily with a vitamin A product. In the evening apply the MAX Serum first, let it absorb, then your retinol; in the morning use the serum under SPF. Sensitive skins sometimes use it on the nights they skip retinol.

What is Vectorize Technology? +

IMAGE Skincare's proprietary delivery system. Key ingredients are encapsulated and released over time rather than all at once, which the brand says gives longer-lasting benefit from a single application.

Does the MAX Serum contain vitamin C? +

Yes - tetrahexyldecyl ascorbate, an oil-soluble, antioxidant form of vitamin C that IMAGE says helps to visibly brighten skin. It is generally considered one of the gentler forms, which suits the serum's twice-daily use.

Can I use the MAX Serum around my eyes? +

IMAGE suggests using it around the eyes and on the neck and décolleté prior to applying eye cream or SPF for an instant lifted look. Keep it to the orbital bone and follow with the MAX Eye Crème if you want targeted dark circle care.

Is the MAX Serum suitable for oily or combination skin? +

Yes. IMAGE describes it as lightweight and easy to layer, with a light, smooth texture that absorbs quickly. Oily skins can use it alone under SPF in the morning and skip a heavy moisturiser.

What is the difference between the MAX Serum and the MAX Crème? +

The serum is the lightweight, twice-daily peptide step that goes on first; the crème is the richer evening moisturiser that seals everything in. IMAGE designed them to be layered - serum, then crème - and many customers start with the serum and add the crème later.

Can I use IMAGE Skincare the MAX Serum during pregnancy or while breastfeeding? +

It contains no retinol or other vitamin A derivatives, so it is generally considered suitable during pregnancy and breastfeeding. IMAGE Skincare does not make a specific pregnancy claim for this product and recommends checking with your midwife or GP before introducing any new skincare while pregnant or breastfeeding.

IMAGE Skincare the MAX Serum