Mizon Peptide Ampoule Cream Versus MEDI-PEEL Bor-Tox Peptide Wrinkle Stick

Mizon Peptide Ampoule Cream Versus MEDI-PEEL Bor-Tox Peptide Wrinkle Stick

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

This anti-aging moisturizer is formulated around Anemarrhena Asphodeloides Root Extract and Palmitoyl Tripeptide-5 to soften the look of wrinkles.

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Key Ingredients

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Ingredients Side-by-side

Water

Stearic Acid

Neopentyl Glycol Diheptanoate

Cetearyl Olivate

Sorbitan Olivate

Hydrogenated Poly(C6-14 Olefin)

Glycerin

Cyclomethicone

Butylene Glycol

Copper Tripeptide-1

Glyceryl Stearate

PEG-100 Stearate

Polyacrylate-13

Polyisobutene

Polysorbate 20

Cetearyl Alcohol

Cetearyl Glucoside

Dimethicone

Trehalose

Theobroma Cacao Extract

Caprylyl Glycol

Ethylhexylglycerin

Tropolone

Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer

Triethanolamine

Coptis Japonica Extract

Adenosine

Propylene Glycol

Hydrolyzed Extensin

Rubus Idaeus Fruit Extract

Beta-Glucan

Biosaccharide Gum-1

Iris Florentina Root Extract

Hydrolyzed Wheat Protein

Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Seed Extract

Lavandula Angustifolia Oil

Disodium EDTA

Water, Stearic Acid, Neopentyl Glycol Diheptanoate, Cetearyl Olivate, Sorbitan Olivate, Hydrogenated Poly(C6-14 Olefin), Glycerin, Cyclomethicone, Butylene Glycol, Copper Tripeptide-1, Glyceryl Stearate, PEG-100 Stearate, Polyacrylate-13, Polyisobutene, Polysorbate 20, Cetearyl Alcohol, Cetearyl Glucoside, Dimethicone, Trehalose, Theobroma Cacao Extract, Caprylyl Glycol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Tropolone, Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer, Triethanolamine, Coptis Japonica Extract, Adenosine, Propylene Glycol, Hydrolyzed Extensin, Rubus Idaeus Fruit Extract, Beta-Glucan, Biosaccharide Gum-1, Iris Florentina Root Extract, Hydrolyzed Wheat Protein, Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Seed Extract, Lavandula Angustifolia Oil, Disodium EDTA

Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil

Beeswax

Diisostearyl Malate

Octyldodecanol

Butyrospermum Parkii Butter

Polyglyceryl-2 Triisostearate

Tocopheryl Acetate

Euphorbia Cerifera Wax

Ricinus Communis Seed Oil

Tridecyl Trimellitate

Polyethylene

Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil

Polyglyceryl-2 Isostearate/Dimer Dilinoleate Copolymer

Hydrogenated Polyisobutene

Microcrystalline Wax

Tocopherol

Bisabolol

Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride

Silica Dimethyl Silylate

Parfum

Sorbitan Sesquioleate

Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil

Camellia Japonica Seed Oil

Olea Europaea Fruit Oil

Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil

Camellia Sinensis Seed Oil

Macadamia Integrifolia Seed Oil

Dehydroacetic Acid

Monascus Extract

Beta Vulgaris Root Extract

Angelica Gigas Extract

Centella Asiatica Extract

Perilla Ocymoides Leaf Extract

Daucus Carota Sativa Root Extract

Anthemis Nobilis Flower Extract

Borago Officinalis Extract

Calendula Officinalis Flower Extract

Sodium Hyaluronate

Allantoin

Propanediol

Anemarrhena Asphodeloides Root Extract

1,2-Hexanediol

Bellis Perennis Flower Extract

Leontopodium Alpinum Callus Culture Extract

Camellia Japonica Flower Extract

Hydrolyzed Collagen

Hydrolyzed Elastin

Phenethyl Alcohol

Hydroxyacetophenone

Palmitoyl Tripeptide-5

Sodium Chloride

Disodium Phosphate

Tripeptide-1

Hydrolyzed Collagen Extract

Acetyl Hexapeptide-8

Hexapeptide-9

Palmitoyl Pentapeptide-4

Potassium Chloride

Potassium Phosphate

Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Beeswax, Diisostearyl Malate, Octyldodecanol, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Polyglyceryl-2 Triisostearate, Tocopheryl Acetate, Euphorbia Cerifera Wax, Ricinus Communis Seed Oil, Tridecyl Trimellitate, Polyethylene, Sorbitan Olivate, Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil, Polyglyceryl-2 Isostearate/Dimer Dilinoleate Copolymer, Hydrogenated Polyisobutene, Microcrystalline Wax, Tocopherol, Bisabolol, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Silica Dimethyl Silylate, Parfum, Sorbitan Sesquioleate, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Camellia Japonica Seed Oil, Olea Europaea Fruit Oil, Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil, Camellia Sinensis Seed Oil, Macadamia Integrifolia Seed Oil, Dehydroacetic Acid, Monascus Extract, Water, Beta Vulgaris Root Extract, Angelica Gigas Extract, Centella Asiatica Extract, Perilla Ocymoides Leaf Extract, Daucus Carota Sativa Root Extract, Anthemis Nobilis Flower Extract, Borago Officinalis Extract, Calendula Officinalis Flower Extract, Sodium Hyaluronate, Allantoin, Glycerin, Butylene Glycol, Propanediol, Anemarrhena Asphodeloides Root Extract, 1,2-Hexanediol, Bellis Perennis Flower Extract, Leontopodium Alpinum Callus Culture Extract, Camellia Japonica Flower Extract, Hydrolyzed Collagen, Hydrolyzed Elastin, Phenethyl Alcohol, Caprylyl Glycol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Hydroxyacetophenone, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-5, Sodium Chloride, Disodium Phosphate, Tripeptide-1, Hydrolyzed Collagen Extract, Copper Tripeptide-1, Acetyl Hexapeptide-8, Hexapeptide-9, Palmitoyl Pentapeptide-4, Potassium Chloride, Potassium Phosphate

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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.

Butylene Glycol (or BG) is used within cosmetic products for a few different reasons:

Overall, Butylene Glycol is a safe and well-rounded ingredient that works well with other ingredients.

Though this ingredient works well with most skin types, some people with sensitive skin may experience a reaction such as allergic rashes, closed comedones, or itchiness.

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).

Copper Tripeptide-1 (GHK-Cu) is a skin repairing ingredient known for its ability to boost collagen, improve firmness, and support skin regeneration.

It is a complex made up of a naturally occurring peptide (glycine-histidine-lysine) and copper, an essential trace element.

While studying wound healing, researchers noticed GHK-Cu stimulated hair follicle enlargement and growth by keeping hair in its active growth phase longer. This has made it a promising ingredient for hair regrowth treatments.

Some people have reported increased facial hair. While GHK-Cu can make your hair follicles bigger, it usually doesn’t turn soft, barely-visible facial hairs into thick, dark ones.

Anecdotal reports suggest that overusing copper peptides might lead to premature aging due to excess free copper or enzyme imbalances. This claim isn’t backed by large-scale studies.

Unfortunately, there are limited human studies for this ingredient. While early results are promising, many studies are either small, in-vitro, or not rigorously controlled.

For example, there is a 1998 study that explored the effects of copper tripeptide, vitamin C, tretinoin, and melatonin on skin repair and collagen synthesis.

After one month, increased procollagen production was seen in 7 out of 10 participants using copper tripeptide (more than those using vitamin C, melatonin, or tretinoin.

While the study was exploratory, it offers early evidence that copper tripeptide may support collagen production. Larger, well-designed trials are still needed to confirm its potential and understand individual responses.

Read more about other common types of peptides here:

Ethylhexylglycerin is created from glycerin. It is a multitasker ingredient that:

The CIR Expert Panel found minimal skin absorption or sensitization of any kind in a safety assessment. Though this ingredient is considered well-tolerated, a small number of cases of allergic dermatitis have been published since 2002. Just be sure to patch test if you are unsure.

Industry-reported use ranges from 8% in rinse-off products and 2% in leave-on formulations.

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.

Sorbitan Olivate is created from the fatty acids in olive oil and sorbitol.

This ingredient is an oil in water emulsifier. It helps stabilize a product by preventing oils and waters from separating. Sorbitan Olivate also helps hydrate the skin.

This ingredient is also known as part of Olivem 1000, with Cetearyl Olivate being the other part.

According to a manufacturer, this ingredient helps preserve the natural microbiome of skin. Having a healthy microbiome helps keep our skin healthy and protects against harmful bacteria.

Please note, having a healthy microbiome is different from fungal acne; a healthy microbiome includes small amounts of yeast that normally live on your skin without causing problems.

Fungal acne happens when one type of yeast (Malassezia) grows out of control. This is usually because it's feeding on certain oils or fatty acids. Due to the olive oil base, this ingredient may not be fungal acne safe.

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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