Innersense Organic Beauty Hair Renew Daily Active Serum Versus The Ordinary Multi-Peptide Serum for Hair Density

Innersense Organic Beauty Hair Renew Daily Active Serum Versus The Ordinary Multi-Peptide Serum for Hair Density

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Key Ingredients

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Ingredients Side-by-side

Water

Propanediol

Glycerin

Caprylyl/Capryl Glucoside

Pyrus Malus Fruit Extract

Citric Acid

Sodium Levulinate

Potassium Sorbate

Alcohol

Angelica Archangelica Root Extract

Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract

Mentha Piperita Oil

Lactic Acid

Sodium Gluconate

Glycolic Acid

Lavandula Angustifolia Oil

Vaccinium Myrtillus Fruit/Leaf Extract

Pisum Sativum Sprout Extract

Gevuina Avellana Oil

Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Oil

Oenothera Biennis Oil

Euterpe Oleracea Fruit Oil

Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil

Saccharum Officinarum Extract

Calendula Officinalis Flower Extract

Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Fruit Extract

Citrus Limon Fruit Extract

Acer Saccharum Extract

Cannabis Sativa Seed Oil

Malic Acid

Hydrolyzed Adansonia Digitata Seed Extract

Tartaric Acid

Equisetum Arvense Extract

Prunus Persica Gum

Menthyl Lactate

Tocopherol

Sodium Benzoate

Limonene

Water, Propanediol, Glycerin, Caprylyl/Capryl Glucoside, Pyrus Malus Fruit Extract, Citric Acid, Sodium Levulinate, Potassium Sorbate, Alcohol, Angelica Archangelica Root Extract, Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract, Mentha Piperita Oil, Lactic Acid, Sodium Gluconate, Glycolic Acid, Lavandula Angustifolia Oil, Vaccinium Myrtillus Fruit/Leaf Extract, Pisum Sativum Sprout Extract, Gevuina Avellana Oil, Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Oil, Oenothera Biennis Oil, Euterpe Oleracea Fruit Oil, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Saccharum Officinarum Extract, Calendula Officinalis Flower Extract, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Fruit Extract, Citrus Limon Fruit Extract, Acer Saccharum Extract, Cannabis Sativa Seed Oil, Malic Acid, Hydrolyzed Adansonia Digitata Seed Extract, Tartaric Acid, Equisetum Arvense Extract, Prunus Persica Gum, Menthyl Lactate, Tocopherol, Sodium Benzoate, Limonene

Butylene Glycol

Caffeine

Biotinoyl Tripeptide-1

Acetyl Tetrapeptide-3

Larix Europaea Wood Extract

Pisum Sativum Extract

Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract

Triticum Vulgare Germ Extract

Glycine Soja Germ Extract

Trifolium Pratense Flower Extract

Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract

Apigenin

Oleanolic Acid

Arginine

Glycine

Calcium Gluconate

Zinc Chloride

Gluconolactone

Dextran

Maltodextrin

Hydroxyethylcellulose

Xanthan Gum

Pentylene Glycol

Dimethyl Isosorbide

Polysorbate 20

PPG-26-Buteth-26

PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil

Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate

Sodium Metabisulfite

Phenoxyethanol

Chlorphenesin

Water, Propanediol, Butylene Glycol, Glycerin, Caffeine, Biotinoyl Tripeptide-1, Acetyl Tetrapeptide-3, Larix Europaea Wood Extract, Pisum Sativum Extract, Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract, Triticum Vulgare Germ Extract, Glycine Soja Germ Extract, Trifolium Pratense Flower Extract, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Apigenin, Oleanolic Acid, Arginine, Glycine, Calcium Gluconate, Zinc Chloride, Lactic Acid, Gluconolactone, Dextran, Maltodextrin, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Xanthan Gum, Pentylene Glycol, Dimethyl Isosorbide, Polysorbate 20, PPG-26-Buteth-26, PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate, Sodium Metabisulfite, Sodium Benzoate, Phenoxyethanol, Chlorphenesin

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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.

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.

Lactic Acid is another well-loved alpha hydroxy acid (AHA). It is gentler than glycolic acid but still highly effective.

Its main role is to exfoliate the surface of the skin by loosening the “glue” that holds dead skin cells together. Shedding those old cells leads to smoother, softer, and more even-toned skin.

Because lactic acid molecules are larger than glycolic acid, they don’t penetrate as deeply. This means they’re less likely to sting or irritate, making it a great choice for beginners or those with sensitive skin.

Like glycolic acid, it can:

Lactic acid also acts as a humectant (like hyaluronic acid). It can draw water into the skin to improve hydration and also plays a role in the skin's natural moisturizing factor (NMF) in the form of sodium lactate.

Studies show it can boost ceramide production to strengthen the skin barrier and even help balance the skin’s microbiome.

To get results, choose products with a pH between 3-4.

Lower strengths (5-12%) focus on surface exfoliation; higher strengths (12% and up) can reach deeper in the dermis (deeper, supportive layer) to improve skin texture and firmness over time.

Though it was originally derived from milk, most modern lactic acid used in skincare is vegan. It is made through non-dairy fermentation to create a bio-identical and stable form suitable for all formulations.

When lactic acid shows up near the end of an ingredient list, it usually means the brand added just a tiny amount to adjust the product’s pH.

Legend has it that Cleopatra used to bathe in sour milk to help reduce wrinkles.

Lactic acid is truly a gentle multitasker: it exfoliates, hydrates, strengthens, and brightens. It's a great ingredient for giving your skin a smooth, glowing, and healthy look without the harshness of stronger acids.

Read more about some other popular AHA's here:

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.

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.

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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