Cécred Restoring Hair & Edge Drops Versus Peptide Labz Copper Peptide Serum

Cécred Restoring Hair & Edge Drops Versus Peptide Labz Copper Peptide Serum

This anti-aging serum is formulated around Copper Tripeptide-1 and Ceramide AP to soften the look of wrinkles and strengthen the skin barrier.

What's inside

Key Ingredients

Benefits

Concerns

No concerns

Ingredients Side-by-side

Water

Propanediol

Butylene Glycol

Glycerin

Acetyl Tetrapeptide-3

Biotinoyl Tripeptide-1

Lactobacillus

Saccharomyces/Rice Ferment Filtrate

Nicotiana Benthamiana Octapeptide-30 Sh-Oligopeptide-2

Mentha Piperita Leaf Extract

Biotin

Nicotiana Benthamiana Hexapeptide-40 Sh-Polypeptide-9

Nicotiana Benthamiana Hexapeptide-40 Sh-Polypeptide-86

Rosa Centifolia Flower Extract

Panthenol

Trifolium Pratense Flower Extract

Zingiber Officinale Root Extract

Melia Azadirachta Leaf Extract

Melia Azadirachta Flower Extract

Coccinia Indica Fruit Extract

Corallina Officinalis Extract

Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate

Dextran

Sodium Phytate

Parfum

Citric Acid

Potassium Sorbate

Ethylhexylglycerin

Phenoxyethanol

Linalool

Water, Propanediol, Butylene Glycol, Glycerin, Acetyl Tetrapeptide-3, Biotinoyl Tripeptide-1, Lactobacillus, Saccharomyces/Rice Ferment Filtrate, Nicotiana Benthamiana Octapeptide-30 Sh-Oligopeptide-2, Mentha Piperita Leaf Extract, Biotin, Nicotiana Benthamiana Hexapeptide-40 Sh-Polypeptide-9, Nicotiana Benthamiana Hexapeptide-40 Sh-Polypeptide-86, Rosa Centifolia Flower Extract, Panthenol, Trifolium Pratense Flower Extract, Zingiber Officinale Root Extract, Melia Azadirachta Leaf Extract, Melia Azadirachta Flower Extract, Coccinia Indica Fruit Extract, Corallina Officinalis Extract, Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate, Dextran, Sodium Phytate, Parfum, Citric Acid, Potassium Sorbate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Phenoxyethanol, Linalool

Copper Tripeptide-1

Collagen

Ceramide AP

Triethanolamine

Palmitoyl Palmitamide Mea

Tetrapeptide-7

Palmitoyl Proline

Oligopeptide-4

Hyaluronic Acid

Water, Copper Tripeptide-1, Propanediol, Butylene Glycol, Collagen, Ceramide AP, Triethanolamine, Palmitoyl Palmitamide Mea, Tetrapeptide-7, Palmitoyl Proline, Oligopeptide-4, Hyaluronic Acid, Phenoxyethanol

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Ingredients Explained

These ingredients are found in both products.

Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.

Butylene Glycol (or BG) is used within cosmetic products for a few different reasons:

Overall, Butylene Glycol is a safe and well-rounded ingredient that works well with other ingredients.

Though this ingredient works well with most skin types, some people with sensitive skin may experience a reaction such as allergic rashes, closed comedones, or itchiness.

Phenoxyethanol is one of the most widely used preservatives in skincare (and for good reason!).

It 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.

On 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.

Another perk of this ingredient is that it stays functional across a wide pH range (3-10).

You'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.

Typical use concentrations range from 0.3-1% depending on the formula, and this ingredient is capped at 1% int the EU.

Safety-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.

Adverse 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.

Propanediol is an all-star ingredient. It softens, hydrates, and smooths the skin.

It’s often used to:

Propanediol is not likely to cause sensitivity and considered safe to use. It is derived from corn or petroleum with a clear color and no scent.

Water. 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.

So why is it so popular? Water most often acts as a solvent - this means that it helps dissolve other ingredients into the formulation.

You'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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