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Asterwood Naturals Triple Repair Anti-Aging Complex Serum Versus The Ordinary Ascorbyl Tetraisopalmitate Solution 20% In Vitamin F

Asterwood Naturals Triple Repair Anti-Aging Complex Serum Versus The Ordinary Ascorbyl Tetraisopalmitate Solution 20% In Vitamin F This anti-aging serum is formulated around Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1 and Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7 to soften the look of wrinkles and

By Peptide Skincare & Beauty Editorial TeamPublished

Asterwood Naturals Triple Repair Anti-Aging Complex Serum Versus The Ordinary Ascorbyl Tetraisopalmitate Solution 20% In Vitamin F

This anti-aging serum is formulated around Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1 and Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7 to soften the look of wrinkles and refine skin texture.

This brightening serum is formulated around Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate to brighten dull-looking skin and fade the look of dark spots.

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Key Ingredients

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Water

Glycerin

Butylene Glycol

Carbomer

Polysorbate 20

Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1

Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7

Potassium Sorbate

Acetyl Hexapeptide-8

Phenoxyethanol

Magnesium Ascorbyl Phosphate

Hyaluronic Acid

Citric Acid

Benzoic Acid

Dehydroacetic Acid

Water, Glycerin, Butylene Glycol, Carbomer, Polysorbate 20, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1, Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7, Potassium Sorbate, Acetyl Hexapeptide-8, Phenoxyethanol, Magnesium Ascorbyl Phosphate, Hyaluronic Acid, Citric Acid, Benzoic Acid, Dehydroacetic Acid

Coconut Alkanes

Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate

Ethyl Linoleate

Coco-Caprylate/Caprate

Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil

Solanum Lycopersicum Fruit Extract

Squalane

Coconut Alkanes, Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate, Ethyl Linoleate, Coco-Caprylate/Caprate, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Solanum Lycopersicum Fruit Extract, Squalane

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  1. 01These ingredients are found in both products.
  2. 02Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
  3. 03Phenoxyethanol is one of the most widely used preservatives in skincare (and for good reason!).
  4. 04It has a large spectrum of antimicrobial activity and especially effective bacteria, yeast, and mold while only having a weak effect on your skin's natural microbiome.
  5. 05On a cellular level, it disrupts the cell membranes of microbes by poking holes that make the cell leak. This shuts down the chemical reactions the microbe needs to make energy so it can no longer survive.
  6. 06Another perk of this ingredient is that it stays functional across a wide pH range (3-10).
  7. 07You'll often see it paired with boosters like Ethylhexylglycerin; one study showed that a 1:9 ratio of Ethylhexylglycerin to Phenoxyethanol damages bacterial membranes as effectively as doubling the Phenoxyethanol concentration on its own.
  8. 08Typical use concentrations range from 0.3-1% depending on the formula, and this ingredient is capped at 1% int the EU.
  9. 09Safety-wise, the fear mongering does not hold up to the evidence. The EU's Scientific Committee on Consumer Safety and FDA consider it safe as a preservative at up to 1%, including for children of all ages.
  10. 10Adverse systemic effects only showed up in animal studies at exposures roughly 200x higher than what people get from cosmetics. And despite its very widespread use, this ingredient is a rare sensitizer and allergic reactions are uncommon.
  11. 11Water. It's the most common cosmetic ingredient of all. You'll usually see it at the top of ingredient lists, meaning that it makes up the largest part of the product.
  12. 12So why is it so popular? Water most often acts as a solvent - this means that it helps dissolve other ingredients into the formulation.
  13. 13You'll also recognize water as that liquid we all need to stay alive. If you see this, drink a glass of water. Remember to stay hydrated!
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