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Maelove Peptide Squad Versus Timeless Skin Care Matrixyl Synthe'6 Serum

Maelove Peptide Squad Versus Timeless Skin Care Matrixyl Synthe'6 Serum This anti-aging serum is formulated around Niacinamide and Copper Tripeptide-1 to soften the look of wrinkles and strengthen the skin barrier. This anti-aging serum is formulated around Pa

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Maelove Peptide Squad Versus Timeless Skin Care Matrixyl Synthe'6 Serum

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

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

What's inside

Key Ingredients

Benefits

Concerns

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Water

Glycerin

Propanediol

Caprylyl Glycol

Niacinamide

Panthenol

Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil

Copper Tripeptide-1

Ceramide EOP

Ceramide NP

Acetyl Hexapeptide-8

Ceramide AP

Allantoin

Sodium Hyaluronate

Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1

Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7

Hydrolyzed Rice Protein

Aloe Barbadensis Flower Extract

Bisabolol

Curcuma Longa Root Extract

Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract

Melia Azadirachta Flower Extract

Hamamelis Virginiana Water

Chondrus Crispus Extract

Glycine

Pullulan

Sodium Lactate

Coccinia Indica Fruit Extract

Dimethicone

Butylene Glycol

Polysorbate 20

Sodium Gluconate

Madecassoside

Hydrolyzed Gardenia Florida Extract

Phytosphingosine

Corallina Officinalis Extract

Ocimum Sanctum Leaf Extract

Sodium Lauroyl Lactylate

Sclerotium Gum

Maltodextrin

Ethylhexylglycerin

Proline

Xanthan Gum

Sodium PCA

Sodium Hydroxide

Lecithin

Phenoxyethanol

Citric Acid

Alcohol

Alcohol Denat.

Water, Glycerin, Propanediol, Caprylyl Glycol, Niacinamide, Panthenol, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Copper Tripeptide-1, Ceramide EOP, Ceramide NP, Acetyl Hexapeptide-8, Ceramide AP, Allantoin, Sodium Hyaluronate, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1, Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7, Hydrolyzed Rice Protein, Aloe Barbadensis Flower Extract, Bisabolol, Curcuma Longa Root Extract, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Melia Azadirachta Flower Extract, Hamamelis Virginiana Water, Chondrus Crispus Extract, Glycine, Pullulan, Sodium Lactate, Coccinia Indica Fruit Extract, Dimethicone, Butylene Glycol, Polysorbate 20, Sodium Gluconate, Madecassoside, Hydrolyzed Gardenia Florida Extract, Phytosphingosine, Corallina Officinalis Extract, Ocimum Sanctum Leaf Extract, Sodium Lauroyl Lactylate, Sclerotium Gum, Maltodextrin, Ethylhexylglycerin, Proline, Xanthan Gum, Sodium PCA, Sodium Hydroxide, Lecithin, Phenoxyethanol, Citric Acid, Alcohol, Alcohol Denat.

Hydroxypropyl Cyclodextrin

Palmitoyl Tripeptide-38

Aloe Barbadensis Leaf

Hyaluronic Acid

Benzyl Alcohol

Dehydroacetic Acid

Water, Glycerin, Hydroxypropyl Cyclodextrin, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-38, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf, Hyaluronic Acid, Benzyl Alcohol, Dehydroacetic 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.

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.

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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Ingredients Explained

  1. 01These ingredients are found in both products.
  2. 02Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
  3. 03Glycerin (or glycerol) is a compound naturally found in your skin. It's a powerhouse humectant that pulls water into the stratum corneum.
  4. 04Topically, glycerin does several things at once:
  5. 05Your 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.
  6. 06Aquaporin-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.
  7. 07This 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.
  8. 08Just know very high concentrations (>40%) can feel tacky in low humidity.
  9. 09Glycerin is the name for this ingredient in American English. British English uses Glycerol/Glycerine.
  10. 10Hyaluronic acid (HA) is a glycosaminoglycan (basically a long sugar chain) that your skin already makes on its own. In your skin, HA lives in the extracellular matrix and acts as the body's moisture reservoir.
  11. 11Topically, HA is a humectant that binds water and helps skin look more plump, smooth, and hydrated.
  12. 12The only catch is that HA isn't a single thing; it actually comes in a wide range of molecular weights (~50 - 2,000+ kDA) and size matters.
  13. 13Some clinical evidence links low molecular weight versions to improved wrinkle depth, elasticity, anti-inflammatory effects, and barrier repair.
  14. 14This is why the best HA serums blend the two sizes together so you get the best of both worlds.
  15. 15The majority of cosmetic HA is produced by bacterial fermentation, typically using Streptococcus or Bacillus strains. Typical use levels in skincare sit around 0.1-2%.
  16. 16A clinical study using a 0.2% low-molecular weight HA gel showed improvement in facial seborrheic dermatitis with excellent tolerance.
  17. 17These are some other common types of Hyaluronic Acid:
  18. 18Water. 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.
  19. 19So why is it so popular? Water most often acts as a solvent - this means that it helps dissolve other ingredients into the formulation.
  20. 20You'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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