G.M. Collin Bota-Peptides Serum Versus Eminence Organics Marine Flower Peptide Serum

G.M. Collin Bota-Peptides Serum Versus Eminence Organics Marine Flower Peptide Serum

This anti-aging serum is formulated around Acetyl Dipeptide-1 Cetyl Ester and Acetyl Hexapeptide-8 to soften the look of wrinkles and refine skin texture.

This anti-aging serum is formulated around Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice and Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract to soften the look of wrinkles and hydrate skin.

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Key Ingredients

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Ingredients Side-by-side

Water

Butylene Glycol

Dimethicone

Propanediol Dicaprylate

Saccharomyces/Xylinum/Black Tea Ferment

Polymethylsilsesquioxane

Glycerin

Thermus Thermophillus Ferment

Dipalmitoyl Hydroxyproline

Ethylhexylglycerin

Hydrolyzed Manihot Esculenta Tuber Extract

Hydrolyzed Soy Protein

Medicago Sativa Extract

Sodium Hyaluronate

Acetyl Dipeptide-1 Cetyl Ester

Plankton Extract

Vaccinium Macrocarpon Fruit Extract

Glucose

Acetyl Hexapeptide-8

Chondrus Crispus Extract

Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1

Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7

Hexapeptide-9

Phenoxyethanol

Pentylene Glycol

Sodium Benzoate

Potassium Sorbate

Polyacrylate-13

Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer

Parfum

PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil

PPG-26-Buteth-26

Polyisobutene

Xanthan Gum

Palmitic Acid

1,2-Hexanediol

Dimethiconol

Laureth-3

Hydroxyethylcellulose

Caprylyl Glycol

Sorbitan Isostearate

Polysorbate 20

Polysorbate 60

Carbomer

Sodium Lactate

Sodium Citrate

Sodium Hydroxide

Citric Acid

Biotin

Water, Butylene Glycol, Dimethicone, Propanediol Dicaprylate, Saccharomyces/Xylinum/Black Tea Ferment, Polymethylsilsesquioxane, Glycerin, Thermus Thermophillus Ferment, Dipalmitoyl Hydroxyproline, Ethylhexylglycerin, Hydrolyzed Manihot Esculenta Tuber Extract, Hydrolyzed Soy Protein, Medicago Sativa Extract, Sodium Hyaluronate, Acetyl Dipeptide-1 Cetyl Ester, Plankton Extract, Vaccinium Macrocarpon Fruit Extract, Glucose, Acetyl Hexapeptide-8, Chondrus Crispus Extract, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1, Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7, Hexapeptide-9, Phenoxyethanol, Pentylene Glycol, Sodium Benzoate, Potassium Sorbate, Polyacrylate-13, Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Parfum, PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, PPG-26-Buteth-26, Polyisobutene, Xanthan Gum, Palmitic Acid, 1,2-Hexanediol, Dimethiconol, Laureth-3, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Caprylyl Glycol, Sorbitan Isostearate, Polysorbate 20, Polysorbate 60, Carbomer, Sodium Lactate, Sodium Citrate, Sodium Hydroxide, Citric Acid, Biotin

Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice

Bambusa Vulgaris Leaf Extract

Oryza Sativa Extract

Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract

Vitis Vinifera Seed Oil

Calendula Officinalis Flower Oil

Prunus Armeniaca Kernel Oil

Jasminum Officinale Flower Extract

Honey

Maltodextrin

Zea Mays Silk Extract

Heptyl Glucoside

Hamamelis Virginiana Extract

Cassia Angustifolia Seed Polysaccharide

Collagen Extract

Algae Extract

Hydrolyzed Rice Protein

Bulbine Frutescens Leaf Juice

Hydrogenated Starch Hydrolysate

Sucrose

Corallina Officinalis Extract

Arbutin

Tropolone

Fucus Vesiculosus Extract

Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Oil

Morinda Citrifolia Fruit Extract

Arginine

Euterpe Oleracea Fruit Extract

Citrus Limon Fruit Extract

Malpighia Emarginata Fruit Extract

Phyllanthus Emblica Fruit Extract

Adansonia Digitata Seed Oil

Myrciaria Dubia Fruit Extract

Daucus Carota Sativa Root Extract

Cocos Nucifera Water

Lycium Barbarum Fruit Extract

Tapioca Starch

Thioctic Acid

Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Bambusa Vulgaris Leaf Extract, Oryza Sativa Extract, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Vitis Vinifera Seed Oil, Calendula Officinalis Flower Oil, Prunus Armeniaca Kernel Oil, Jasminum Officinale Flower Extract, Honey, Maltodextrin, Glycerin, Zea Mays Silk Extract, Heptyl Glucoside, Hamamelis Virginiana Extract, Cassia Angustifolia Seed Polysaccharide, 1,2-Hexanediol, Caprylyl Glycol, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Collagen Extract, Algae Extract, Hydrolyzed Rice Protein, Bulbine Frutescens Leaf Juice, Sodium Benzoate, Potassium Sorbate, Citric Acid, Chondrus Crispus Extract, Hydrogenated Starch Hydrolysate, Sucrose, Corallina Officinalis Extract, Arbutin, Tropolone, Fucus Vesiculosus Extract, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Oil, Morinda Citrifolia Fruit Extract, Arginine, Euterpe Oleracea Fruit Extract, Citrus Limon Fruit Extract, Malpighia Emarginata Fruit Extract, Phyllanthus Emblica Fruit Extract, Adansonia Digitata Seed Oil, Myrciaria Dubia Fruit Extract, Daucus Carota Sativa Root Extract, Cocos Nucifera Water, Lycium Barbarum Fruit Extract, Tapioca Starch, Thioctic 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.

1,2-Hexanediol is a synthetic liquid and another multi-functional powerhouse.

It is a:

Humectant, drawing moisture into the skin

Emollient, helping to soften skin

Solvent, dispersing and stabilizing formulas

Preservative booster, enhancing the antimicrobial activity of other preservatives

Caprylyl Glycol is a humectant, skin conditioner, emollient, and preservative booster derived from either caprylic acid or synthetically created.

Typical use levels vary from 0.3-1% as a preservative booster and go up to 2% to condition skin.

Because it is not a free-fatty acid, this ingredient is fungal acne safe (there's nothing for Malassezia to feed on).

Chondrus Crispus Extract comes from a red algae native to the northern Atlantic coasts of Europe and North America. It helps hydrate the skin and is rich in antioxidants.

The antioxidants in chondrus crispus include lutein and zeaxanthin. Lutein has the ability to filter blue light from screens.

Other contents of chondrus crispus include polysaccharides, peptides, and amino acids. These help hydrate the skin.

What's the difference between algae and seaweed? Algae is a broad term that includes seaweed. Not all algae is seaweed.

Citric Acid is an alpha hydroxy acid (AHA) naturally found in citrus fruits like oranges, lemons, and limes.

Like other AHAs, citric acid can exfoliate skin by breaking down the bonds that hold dead skin cells together. This helps reveal smoother and brighter skin underneath.

However, this exfoliating effect only happens at high concentrations (20%) which can be hard to find in cosmetic products.

Due to this, citric acid is usually included in small amounts as a pH adjuster. This helps keep products slightly more acidic and compatible with skin's natural pH.

In skincare formulas, citric acid can:

While it can provide some skin benefits, research shows lactic acid and glycolic acid are generally more effective and less irritating exfoliants.

Most citric acid used in skincare today is made by fermenting sugars (usually from molasses). This synthetic version is identical to the natural citrus form but easier to stabilize and use in formulations.

Rosacea skin has a lower threshold for acids generally, with 62.5% of rosacea subjects in one study reacting to lactic acid in a sting test. This is why we mark citric acid as a potential rosacea trigger.

However, this ingredient shows up as a pH adjuster or chelator at roughly 0.1-1% in many products. These low levels are unlikely to be an issue for rosacea skin and becomes a potential trigger at exfoliating concentrations (20%). Because everybody's skin is unique, we recommend a patch test if you are unsure.

Glycerin (or glycerol) is a compound naturally found in your skin. It's a powerhouse humectant that pulls water into the stratum corneum.

Topically, glycerin does several things at once:

Your skin makes glycerin on its own (mostly from sebaceous oil breakdown) and shuttles it to your outermost layer of skin, or your epidermis, via aquaporin-3.

Aquaporin-3 is a transporter that is essential for normal skin hydration, elasticity, and repair. Interestingly, mice lacking in AQP3 have dry and less elastic skin that can be fully corrected with glycerin.

This ingredient is non-irritating, plays well with almost every ingredient, and works across all skin types. Typical use is anywhere between 3-10% but can go up to 79% in some leave-on products.

Just know very high concentrations (>40%) can feel tacky in low humidity.

Glycerin is the name for this ingredient in American English. British English uses Glycerol/Glycerine.

Hydroxyethylcellulose is used to improve the texture of products. It is created from a chemical reaction involving ethylene oxide and alkali-cellulose. Cellulose is a sugar found in plant cell walls and help give plants structure.

This ingredient helps stabilize products by preventing ingredients from separating. It can also help thicken the texture of a product.

This ingredient can also be found in pill medicines to help our bodies digest other ingredients.

Potassium Sorbate is a preservative used to prevent yeast and mold in products. It is commonly found in both cosmetic and food products.

This ingredient comes from potassium salt derived from sorbic acid. Sorbic acid is a natural antibiotic and effective against fungus.

Both potassium sorbate and sorbic acid can be found in baked goods, cheeses, dried meats, dried fruit, ice cream, pickles, wine, yogurt, and more.

You'll often find this ingredient used with other preservatives.

Sodium Benzoate is a preservative. It's used in both cosmetic and food products to inhibit the growth of mold and bacteria. It is typically produced synthetically.

Both the US FDA and EU Health Committee have approved the use of sodium benzoate. In the US, levels of 0.1% (of the total product) are allowed.

Sodium benzoate works as a preservative by inhibiting the growth of bacteria inside of cells. It prevents the cell from fermenting a type of sugar using an enzyme called phosphofructokinase.

It is the salt of benzoic acid. Foods containing sodium benzoate include soda, salad dressings, condiments, fruit juices, wines, and snack foods.

Studies for using ascorbic acid and sodium benzoate in cosmetics are lacking, especially in skincare routines with multiple steps.

We always recommend speaking with a professional, such as a dermatologist, if you have any concerns.

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