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AXIS - Y Vegan Collagen Eye Serum Versus MediCube PDRN Pink Peptide Eye Cream
AXIS - Y Vegan Collagen Eye Serum Versus MediCube PDRN Pink Peptide Eye Cream Detailed comparison of AXIS - Y Vegan Collagen Eye Serum versus MediCube PDRN Pink Peptide Eye Cream. This anti-aging eye moisturizer is formulated around Niacinamide and Palmitoyl P
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AXIS - Y Vegan Collagen Eye Serum Versus MediCube PDRN Pink Peptide Eye Cream Detailed comparison of AXIS - Y Vegan Collagen Eye Serum versus MediCube PDRN Pink Peptide Eye Cream. This anti-aging eye moisturizer is formulated around Niacinamide and Palmitoyl Pentapeptide-4 to soften the look of wrinkles. This anti-aging eye moisturizer is formulated around Niacinamide and Sodium DNA to soften the look of wrinkles. Water Methylpropanediol Glycerin 1,2-Hexanediol Niacinamide Adenosine Collagen Sodium Hyaluronate Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate Tripeptide-1 Palmitoyl Pentapeptide-4 Hexapeptide-9 Acetyl Hexapeptide-8 Copper Tripeptide-1 Pyrus Malus Fruit Extract Prunus Mume Fruit Extract Vitis Vinifera Fruit Extract Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil Limnanthes Alba Seed Oil Carica Papaya Fruit Extract Centella Asiatica Extract Ficus Carica Fruit Extract Ulmus Davidiana Root Extract Amaranthus Caudatus Seed Extract Ceramide NP Hydrogenated Lecithin Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate Butylene Glycol Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer C13-14 Alkane Sodium Acrylic Acid/Ma Copolymer C15-23 Alkane Ethylhexylglycerin Decyl Glucoside Caprylyl Glycol Polyglyceryl-10 Stearate Tocopherol Water, Methylpropanediol, Glycerin, 1,2-Hexanediol, Niacinamide, Adenosine, Collagen, Sodium Hyaluronate, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate, Tripeptide-1, Palmitoyl Pentapeptide-4, Hexapeptide-9, Acetyl Hexapeptide-8, Copper Tripeptide-1, Pyrus Malus Fruit Extract, Prunus Mume Fruit Extract, Vitis Vinifera Fruit Extract, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Limnanthes Alba Seed Oil, Carica Papaya Fruit Extract, Centella Asiatica Extract, Ficus Carica Fruit Extract, Ulmus Davidiana Root Extract, Amaranthus Caudatus Seed Extract, Ceramide NP, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate, Butylene Glycol, Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, C13-14 Alkane, Sodium Acrylic Acid/Ma Copolymer, C15-23 Alkane, Ethylhexylglycerin, Decyl Glucoside, Caprylyl Glycol, Polyglyceryl-10 Stearate, Tocopherol Dipropylene Glycol Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride Pentaerythrityl Tetraethylhexanoate Cetearyl Alcohol Glycereth-26 Butylene Glycol Dicaprylate/Dicaprate Bis-Behenyl/Isostearyl/Phytosteryl Dimer Dilinoleyl Dimer Dilinoleate Cetearyl Olivate Sorbitan Olivate Propylene Glycol Dibenzoate Pullulan Glyceryl Stearate Vinyldimethicone Hydroxyacetophenone Sodium Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer Sodium DNA Polyisobutene Propanediol Melia Azadirachta Leaf Extract Melia Azadirachta Flower Extract Curcuma Longa Root Extract Sorbitan Isostearate Sorbitan Oleate Caprylyl/Capryl Glucoside Fragaria Chiloensis Fruit Extract Hedera Helix Leaf/Stem Extract Cyanocobalamin Citrus Nobilis Peel Extract Retinol Ocimum Sanctum Leaf Extract Lespedeza Capitata Leaf/Stem Extract Corallina Officinalis Extract Caffeine Coffea Arabica Seed Extract Hydrolyzed Extensin Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7 Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1 Water, Glycerin, Dipropylene Glycol, Niacinamide, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Pentaerythrityl Tetraethylhexanoate, Cetearyl Alcohol, Glycereth-26, Butylene Glycol Dicaprylate/Dicaprate, Bis-Behenyl/Isostearyl/Phytosteryl Dimer Dilinoleyl Dimer Dilinoleate, Cetearyl Olivate, Sorbitan Olivate, Propylene Glycol Dibenzoate, Pullulan, 1 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. Adenosine is a purine nucleoside that your body already makes in every cell. In skincare, it acts mainly as a skin conditioning and anti-aging agent. The way it works is fairly well mapped out: Your skin has cells called fibroblasts that build collagen (the stuff that keeps skin firm and smooth). Adenosine basically flips a switch on these cells that tells them to get to work making more collagen and other proteins. These cells slow down on their own as skin ages, so Adenosine helps give them a little nudge to keep going. The clinical backing is pretty solid too. A blind, randomized, placebo-controlled trial of 126 women aged 45-65 tested a 0.1% cream twice daily and found real improvements in crow's feet and frown lines using a precise 3D skin-mapping technique; these changes showed up by week 3 and held at 2 months. A later study using Adenosine-loaded dissolving microneedle patches reported gains in wrinkle depth, dermal density, elasticity, and hydration. On concentrations, South Korea's Ministry of Food and Drug Safety has set 0.04% as the approved functional anti-wrinkle level. You'll typically see this ingredient used somewhere in the 0.04-0.1% range since it works at low doses. This ingredient has been found safe for cosmetics with the data showing no irritation or sensitization. Overall, this is a great ingredient for any anti-aging routine and has no photosensitizing effect, so it