frank body Balancing Peptide Moisturiser Versus Glossier Priming Moisturizer

frank body Balancing Peptide Moisturiser Versus Glossier Priming Moisturizer

This anti-aging moisturizer is formulated around Niacinamide and Pisum Sativum Peptide to soften the look of wrinkles and strengthen the skin barrier.

This barrier-repair moisturizer is formulated around Squalane and Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer to strengthen the skin barrier and hydrate skin.

What's inside

Key Ingredients

Benefits

Concerns

Ingredients Side-by-side

Water

Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride

Cetearyl Alcohol

Niacinamide

Propanediol

Citrullus Lanatus Fruit Water

Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate

Pisum Sativum Peptide

Acetyl Hexapeptide-1

Isopropyl Palmitate

Sodium Hyaluronate

Acetyl Tetrapeptide-5

Biotinoyl Tripeptide-1

Copper Tripeptide-1

Caffeine

Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate

Squalane

Lecithin

Butylene Glycol

Ethyl Acetate

Cyclohexane

Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer

Sodium Hydroxide

Lactic Acid

Phenoxyethanol

Benzyl Alcohol

Water, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Cetearyl Alcohol, Niacinamide, Propanediol, Citrullus Lanatus Fruit Water, Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate, Pisum Sativum Peptide, Acetyl Hexapeptide-1, Isopropyl Palmitate, Sodium Hyaluronate, Acetyl Tetrapeptide-5, Biotinoyl Tripeptide-1, Copper Tripeptide-1, Caffeine, Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate, Squalane, Lecithin, Butylene Glycol, Ethyl Acetate, Cyclohexane, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Sodium Hydroxide, Lactic Acid, Phenoxyethanol, Benzyl Alcohol

Behenyl Alcohol

Cetyl Alcohol

Glycerin

Sorbitan Stearate

Pseudozyma Epicola/Camellia Japonica Seed Oil Ferment Extract Filtrate

Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer

Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice

Buddleja Officinalis Flower Extract

Poria Cocos Extract

Phragmites Communis Extract

Tocopheryl Acetate

Betaine

Sucrose Cocoate

Ethylhexylglycerin

Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer

Microcrystalline Cellulose

Cellulose Gum

Polysorbate 60

Sorbitan Isostearate

Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate

Potassium Sorbate

Sodium Benzoate

Pentylene Glycol

Citric Acid

Water, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Propanediol, Squalane, Behenyl Alcohol, Cetyl Alcohol, Glycerin, Sorbitan Stearate, Pseudozyma Epicola/Camellia Japonica Seed Oil Ferment Extract Filtrate, Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Buddleja Officinalis Flower Extract, Poria Cocos Extract, Phragmites Communis Extract, Tocopheryl Acetate, Betaine, Sucrose Cocoate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Microcrystalline Cellulose, Cellulose Gum, Polysorbate 60, Sorbitan Isostearate, Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate, Potassium Sorbate, Sodium Benzoate, Pentylene 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.

Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride (aka MCT Oil) is a lightweight emollient, solvent, and texture enhancer. It is considered a skin-softener by helping to prevent moisture loss.

Though it behaves like an oil, it is not technically one due to its chemical composition. One perk of this ingredient is that it is very stable, resistant to oxidation, and unlikely to go rancid.

In practice, that translates to a long shelf life and a consistently elegant skin feel.

While there is an assumption Caprylic Triglyceride can clog pores due to it being derived from coconut oil, there is no research supporting this. Just patch test if you have concerns.

Fractionated coconut oil and MCT Oil are both listed as Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride according to INCI. This is because INCI names are based on the ingredient’s final chemical composition and not its marketing name or source.

This ingredient is treated as the gold standard fungal acne safe oil. Even though it is coconut derived, the problematic lauric acid is stripped out.

This leaves just caprylic (C8) and capric (C10) acid. These chain lengths actually trend antifungal; a 2020 study found caprylic acid was enough to disrupt Malassezia furfur cell membrane, with a caprylic acid derivative damaging membrane structures at concentrations as low as 0.2%.

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.

Squalane is the hydrogenated and shelf-stable form of squalene (a lipid that naturally occurs in human sebum).

It is an emollient and skin conditioning agent that is able to integrate seamlessly into the skin's lipid barrier without clogging pores.

This is due to how structurally similar it is to what your skin already produces.

Though it is mostly an emollient that helps soften and hydrate skin, it also has some humectant and occlusive action. Humectants help the skin retain moisture while occlusives seal it in, making squalane a triple-threat moisturizer.

Research shows it has antioxidant capabilities that help protect against stressors like UV exposure, specifically UVA induced oxidative stress. This study also found that it supports collagen biosynthesis in human dermal fibroblasts.

No clinical study has reported significant adverse effects and irritation reactions are very rare from this ingredient (even at 100% concentration).

Overall, it's a fantastic ingredient for hydration and is suitable for all skin types.

This depends on the source. Squalane can be derived from both plants and animals. Most squalane used in skincare comes from plants.

Please note: the source of squalane is only known if disclosed by the brand. We recommend reaching out to the brand if you have any questions about their squalane.

Read more about squalene with an "e".

Though squalane is often called an oil, it’s technically not one. It is a hydrocarbon, meaning it is only made of carbon and hydrogen. True oils are triglycerides and made of fatty acids and glycerol.

The term “oil-free” isn’t regulated so companies can define it however they want. Some exclude all oils, while others just avoid mineral oil or comedogenic oils.

Squalane has a comedogenic rating of 1 from the original 1972 study that tested raw ingredients under occlusion on rabbit ears. This system is not standardized or peer-reviewed, and using the raw ingredients is very different from how diluted cosmetic formulations are used on human skin.

A comedogenic rating of 1 means it is "unlikely to clog pores" according to the original rating system.

The overall formula of a product matters more than the individual ingredients on whether or not it will cause clogged pores.

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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