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Allies of Skin Multi Peptides & GF Advanced Lifting Serum Versus The Ordinary Argireline Solution 10%

Allies of Skin Multi Peptides & GF Advanced Lifting Serum Versus The Ordinary Argireline Solution 10% Detailed comparison of Allies of Skin Multi Peptides & GF Advanced Lifting Serum versus The Ordinary Argireline Solution 10%. This anti-aging serum is formula

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Allies of Skin Multi Peptides & GF Advanced Lifting Serum Versus The Ordinary Argireline Solution 10% Detailed comparison of Allies of Skin Multi Peptides & GF Advanced Lifting Serum versus The Ordinary Argireline Solution 10%. This anti-aging serum is formulated around Sh-Oligopeptide-1 and Dipeptide Diaminobutyroyl Benzylamide Diacetate to soften the look of wrinkles. This anti-aging serum is formulated around Acetyl Hexapeptide-8 to soften the look of wrinkles. No concerns Water Glycerin Heptyl Glucoside Isodecyl Neopentanoate Acacia Senegal Gum Polysorbate 20 Centella Asiatica Leaf Extract Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil Tocopherol Phospholipids Glycolipids Dimethyl Sulfone Ornithine Lecithin Hydrogenated Lecithin Copper Lysinate/Prolinate Methylglucoside Phosphate Crocus Chrysanthus Bulb Extract Sh-Oligopeptide-1 Dipeptide Diaminobutyroyl Benzylamide Diacetate Pentapeptide-18 Pentapeptide-48 Butyrospermum Parkii Butter Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride Ethylhexylglycerin C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate Sclerotium Gum Xanthan Gum Caprylyl Glycol Levulinic Acid P-Anisic Acid Sodium Gluconate Propanediol Maltodextrin Citric Acid Sodium Hydroxide Heptanol Phenethyl Alcohol Phenoxyethanol Water, Glycerin, Heptyl Glucoside, Isodecyl Neopentanoate, Acacia Senegal Gum, Polysorbate 20, Centella Asiatica Leaf Extract, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Tocopherol, Phospholipids, Glycolipids, Dimethyl Sulfone, Ornithine, Lecithin, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Copper Lysinate/Prolinate, Methylglucoside Phosphate, Crocus Chrysanthus Bulb Extract, Sh-Oligopeptide-1, Dipeptide Diaminobutyroyl Benzylamide Diacetate, Pentapeptide-18, Pentapeptide-48, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Ethylhexylglycerin, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Sclerotium Gum, Xanthan Gum, Caprylyl Glycol, Levulinic Acid, P-Anisic Acid, Sodium Gluconate, Propanediol, Maltodextrin, Citric Acid, Sodium Hydroxide, Heptanol, Phenethyl Alcohol, Phenoxyethanol Acetyl Hexapeptide-8 Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate Gellan Gum Sodium Chloride Isoceteth-20 Dimethyl Isosorbide Potassium Sorbate Chlorphenesin Water, Propanediol, Acetyl Hexapeptide-8, Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate, Gellan Gum, Sodium Chloride, Isoceteth-20, Dimethyl Isosorbide, Potassium Sorbate, Phenoxyethanol, Chlorphenesin These ingredients are found in both products. Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount. Phenoxyethanol is one of the most widely used preservatives in skincare (and for good reason!). It has a large spectrum of antimicrobial activity and especially effective bacteria, yeast, and mold while only having a weak effect on your skin's natural microbiome. On a cellular level, it disrupts the cell membranes of microbes by poking holes that make the cell leak. This shuts down the chemical reactions the microbe needs to make energy so it can no longer survive. Another perk of this ingredient is that it stays functional across a wide pH range (3-10). You'll often see it paired with boosters like Ethylhexylglycerin; one study showed that a 1:9 ratio of Ethylhexylglycerin to Phenoxyethanol damages bacterial membranes as effectively as doubling the Phenoxyethanol concentration on its own. Typical use concentrations range from 0.3-1% depending on the formula, and this ingredient is capped at 1% int the EU. Safety-wise, the fear mongering does not hold up to the evidence. The EU's Scientific Committee on Consumer Safety and FDA consider it safe as a preservative at up to 1%, including for children of all ages. Adverse systemic effects only showed up in animal studies at exposures roughly 200x higher than what people get from cosmetics. And despite its very widespread use, this ingredient is a rare sensitizer and allergic reactions are uncommon. 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. 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!