Allies of Skin Copper Tripeptide & Ectoin Advanced Repair Serum Versus Remedy For Skin Elasticity Copper Peptide Complex Advanced Firming Serum

Allies of Skin Copper Tripeptide & Ectoin Advanced Repair Serum Versus Remedy For Skin Elasticity Copper Peptide Complex Advanced Firming Serum Detailed comparison of Allies of Skin Copper Tripeptide & Ectoin Advanced Repair Serum versus Remedy For Skin Elasticity Copper Peptide Complex Advanced Firming Serum. This barrier-repair serum is formulated around Ectoin and Copper Tripeptide-1 to strengthen the skin barrier and soften the look of wrinkles. This anti-aging serum is formulated around Ectoin and Copper Tripeptide-1 to soften the look of wrinkles and strengthen the skin barrier. Water Glycerin Ectoin Polyglyceryl-10 Oleate Coco-Caprylate/Caprate Isononyl Isononanoate Dimethyl Isosorbide Panthenol Carnitine Tocopherol Copper Tripeptide-1 Oxidized Glutathione Ergothioneine Tropolone Copper Lysinate/Prolinate Acetyl Hexapeptide-8 Methylglucoside Phosphate Hydroxyethylcellulose Saccharide Isomerate Ethylhexylglycerin Sodium Gluconate Sclerotium Gum Disodium Phosphate Sodium Phosphate Caprylyl Glycol Propanediol 1,2-Hexanediol Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer Citric Acid Polysorbate 60 Sodium Hydroxide Polysorbate 20 Phenoxyethanol Water, Glycerin, Ectoin, Polyglyceryl-10 Oleate, Coco-Caprylate/Caprate, Isononyl Isononanoate, Dimethyl Isosorbide, Panthenol, Carnitine, Tocopherol, Copper Tripeptide-1, Oxidized Glutathione, Ergothioneine, Tropolone, Copper Lysinate/Prolinate, Acetyl Hexapeptide-8, Methylglucoside Phosphate, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Saccharide Isomerate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Sodium Gluconate, Sclerotium Gum, Disodium Phosphate, Sodium Phosphate, Caprylyl Glycol, Propanediol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Citric Acid, Polysorbate 60, Sodium Hydroxide, Polysorbate 20, Phenoxyethanol Pentylene Glycol Isopentyldiol Polyglutamic Acid Allantoin Biosaccharide Gum-1 Butylene Glycol Centella Asiatica Extract Curcuma Longa Root Extract Hydroxyacetophenone Tea-Acrylates/Acrylonitrogens Copolymer Lactobacillus Ferment Palmitoyl Tripeptide-5 Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-5 Sodium Citrate Sodium Hyaluronate Sorbitan Isostearate Superoxide Dismutase Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate Tromethamine Water, Pentylene Glycol, Isopentyldiol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Glycerin, Ectoin, Copper Tripeptide-1, Polyglutamic Acid, Allantoin, Biosaccharide Gum-1, Butylene Glycol, Caprylyl Glycol, Centella Asiatica Extract, Citric Acid, Curcuma Longa Root Extract, Ethylhexylglycerin, Acetyl Hexapeptide-8, Hydroxyacetophenone, Tea-Acrylates/Acrylonitrogens Copolymer, Lactobacillus Ferment, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-5, Phenoxyethanol, Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-5, Polysorbate 60, Sodium Citrate, Sodium Hyaluronate, Sorbitan Isostearate, Superoxide Dismutase, Tocopherol, Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate, Tromethamine 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 Acetyl Hexapeptide-8 (also known as Argireline) is a synthetic hexapeptide that is often called a "topical Botox alternative". It works by mimicking how Botox relaxes muscles; it interferes with the signaling process that tells your facial muscles to contract. This can help soften expression lines like forehead wrinkles or crow's feet over time. The comparison to Botox does have limits because the molecule is water-loving and relatively large. Acetyl Hexapeptide-8 has a hard time absorbing deeply enough through the skin's outer barrier to actually reach the muscles. So whether it truly works the way Botox does at a biological level is still up for debate, but early clinical outcomes are fairly encouraging. A 12 week human study of a multi-ingredient regimen containing this ingredient saw: While some studies have observed improvements in wrinkle appearance, it is important to note that more consistent results are seen in multi-ingredient formulations (vs just Acetyl Hexapeptide-8 alone). Some research studies also used higher concentrations (up to 10%) while this ingredient is usually found in concentrations up to 0.005% in leave-on formulations. 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). 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 st