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Apotcare Paris Hyaluronic Serum 5% Versus Paula's Choice Pro-Collagen Multi-Peptide Booster
Apotcare Paris Hyaluronic Serum 5% Versus Paula's Choice Pro-Collagen Multi-Peptide Booster Detailed comparison of Apotcare Paris Hyaluronic Serum 5% versus Paula's Choice Pro-Collagen Multi-Peptide Booster. This hydrating serum is formulated around Sodium Hya
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Apotcare Paris Hyaluronic Serum 5% Versus Paula's Choice Pro-Collagen Multi-Peptide Booster Detailed comparison of Apotcare Paris Hyaluronic Serum 5% versus Paula's Choice Pro-Collagen Multi-Peptide Booster. This hydrating serum is formulated around Sodium Hyaluronate to hydrate skin and strengthen the skin barrier. No concerns Water Sodium Hyaluronate Glycerin Pentylene Glycol Propanediol Potassium Sorbate Sodium Benzoate Water, Sodium Hyaluronate, Glycerin, Pentylene Glycol, Propanediol, Potassium Sorbate, Sodium Benzoate Hydrolyzed Yeast Extract Pyrus Malus Fruit Extract Dimethicone Ceramide AP 1,2-Hexanediol Glyceryl Glucoside Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-72 Amide Sh-Polypeptide-121 Tridecapeptide-1 Polyglucuronic Acid C9-12 Alkane Ammonium Polyacryloyldimethyl Taurate Polygonum Bistorta Root Extract Bacillus Ferment Lecithin Sodium Phytate Coco-Caprylate/Caprate Hexylene Glycol Cetyl Hydroxyethylcellulose Xanthan Gum Ethylhexylglycerin Caprylyl Glycol Magnesium Chloride Water, Glycerin, Pentylene Glycol, Hydrolyzed Yeast Extract, Pyrus Malus Fruit Extract, Dimethicone, Propanediol, Ceramide AP, 1,2-Hexanediol, Glyceryl Glucoside, Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-72 Amide, Sh-Polypeptide-121, Tridecapeptide-1, Polyglucuronic Acid, Sodium Hyaluronate, C9-12 Alkane, Ammonium Polyacryloyldimethyl Taurate, Polygonum Bistorta Root Extract, Bacillus Ferment, Lecithin, Sodium Phytate, Coco-Caprylate/Caprate, Hexylene Glycol, Cetyl Hydroxyethylcellulose, Xanthan Gum, Ethylhexylglycerin, Caprylyl Glycol, Magnesium Chloride, Potassium Sorbate, Sodium Benzoate Be the first to review 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. Pentylene Glycol (1,2-pentanediol) is a multitasking little diol with three main roles in a formula: Research on alkanediols (the family pentylene glycol belongs to) show they work by disrupting microbial cell membranes. This disruption helps the primary preservative system in a product work more effectively at lower doses. On the safety side, the Cosmetic Ingredient Review Expert Panel has concluded this ingredient to be safe as used in current cosmetic practices + concentrations. Typical use levels in a formula run about 1-5%. Potassium Sorbate is a preservative used to prevent yeast and mold in products. It is commonly found in both cosmetic and food products. This ingredient comes from potassium salt derived from sorbic acid. Sorbic acid is a natural antibiotic and effective against fungus. Both potassium sorbate and sorbic acid can be found in baked goods, cheeses, dried meats, dried fruit, ice cream, pickles, wine, yogurt, and more. You'll often find this ingredient used with other preservatives. 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