Ever wonder if that $4 peptide body cream actually works, or if you need to shell out $40 an ounce for the fancy stuff? This episode breaks down exactly what separates drugstore peptide body creams from their luxury counterparts—active ingredient percentages, molecular science, texture differences, and whether higher prices actually deliver better results. Whether you're a skincare enthusiast trying to build an effective body care routine or simply someone who wants to stop guessing at the store, Julian Thorne walks you through the real differences so you can spend smarter.

• Drugstore and luxury creams often use the same peptides. Many affordable body creams contain Matrixyl 3000, the exact same peptide complex found in expensive formulations. The cheaper version just has a bit less of it—but research shows peptides work at concentra ...