Dr. Idriss Major Fade Active Seal Moisturizer Versus Biba de Sousa The Plant Stem Cell Serum with Peptides

Dr. Idriss Major Fade Active Seal Moisturizer Versus Biba de Sousa The Plant Stem Cell Serum with Peptides

This brightening moisturizer is formulated around Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate and 4-Butylresorcinol to fade the look of dark spots and brighten dull-looking skin.

This anti-aging serum is formulated around Palmitoyl Tripeptide-38 and Palmitoyl Tripeptide-5 to soften the look of wrinkles and refine skin texture.

What's inside

Key Ingredients

Benefits

Concerns

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Ingredients Side-by-side

Water

Glycerin

Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate

Squalane

Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride

Bis-PEG-18 Methyl Ether Dimethyl Silane

Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer

Triheptanoin

Pentylene Glycol

Phenyl Trimethicone

Oxidized Glutathione

4-Butylresorcinol

Hexapeptide-2

Hydrolyzed Brassica Napus Seedcake Extract

Ceramide NP

Ceramide AP

Ceramide EOP

Tocopherol

Butylene Glycol

Cetearyl Olivate

Coco-Caprylate/Caprate

Sorbitan Olivate

Ethylhexylglycerin

Polysorbate 60

Xanthan Gum

Dilinoleic Acid/Butanediol Copolymer

Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer

Cholesterol

Phytosphingosine

Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate

Sodium Lauroyl Lactylate

Carbomer

Sodium Hydroxide

Tetrasodium Glutamate Diacetate

Sorbitan Isostearate

Castor Oil/Ipdi Copolymer

Sodium Benzoate

Potassium Sorbate

Phenoxyethanol

Water, Glycerin, Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate, Squalane, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Bis-PEG-18 Methyl Ether Dimethyl Silane, Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Triheptanoin, Pentylene Glycol, Phenyl Trimethicone, Oxidized Glutathione, 4-Butylresorcinol, Hexapeptide-2, Hydrolyzed Brassica Napus Seedcake Extract, Ceramide NP, Ceramide AP, Ceramide EOP, Tocopherol, Butylene Glycol, Cetearyl Olivate, Coco-Caprylate/Caprate, Sorbitan Olivate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Polysorbate 60, Xanthan Gum, Dilinoleic Acid/Butanediol Copolymer, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Cholesterol, Phytosphingosine, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Sodium Lauroyl Lactylate, Carbomer, Sodium Hydroxide, Tetrasodium Glutamate Diacetate, Sorbitan Isostearate, Castor Oil/Ipdi Copolymer, Sodium Benzoate, Potassium Sorbate, Phenoxyethanol

Sodium Hyaluronate

Palmitoyl Tripeptide-38

Leontopodium Alpinum Extract

Ubiquinone

Echinacea Purpurea Leaf/Stem/Meristem Cell Culture Extract

Palmitoyl Tripeptide-5

Hydroxyethylcellulose

Panthenol

Terminalia Ferdinandiana Fruit Extract

Asparagus Officinalis Stem Extract

Caprylyl Glycol

Citric Acid

Water, Sodium Hyaluronate, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-38, Leontopodium Alpinum Extract, Ubiquinone, Echinacea Purpurea Leaf/Stem/Meristem Cell Culture Extract, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-5, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Panthenol, Tocopherol, Terminalia Ferdinandiana Fruit Extract, Asparagus Officinalis Stem Extract, Caprylyl Glycol, Citric Acid

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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.

Tocopherol is a fat-soluble antioxidant known as Vitamin E.

You'll find this ingredient in the vast majority of skincare (for good reason). It works to neutralize free radicals, or unstable molecules generated by UV exposure, pollution, and other environmental stressors, before they can cause oxidative damage to your skin cells.

Topically applied tocopherol has been shown to protect against UV damage by ramping up the skin's own natural defense enzymes.

It also acts as a skin conditioning agent; some studies show that regular topical use can improve the skin's water-binding capacity over 2-4 weeks.

This ingredient is especially loved for being a team player. When combined with Vitamin C, the photoprotective effect of both ingredients roughly doubles and the combo also helps reduce UV-induced DNA damage.

This ingredient has some brightening potential but it's more of a prevention ingredient than spot-fader. Cell studies show it can slow down melanin production but it's worth noting that it's not the most powerful brightener out there.

In formulations, it also serves as a stabilizer that helps protect other oxidation-prone ingredients from degrading.

Concentrations usually range from 0.1-1% in most leave-on products.

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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