Biossance Squalane + 5% Niacinamide Brightening Eye Serum Versus Biossance Squalane + Peptide Eye Gel

Biossance Squalane + 5% Niacinamide Brightening Eye Serum Versus Biossance Squalane + Peptide Eye Gel Detailed comparison of Biossance Squalane + 5% Niacinamide Brightening Eye Serum versus Biossance Squalane + Peptide Eye Gel. This brightening eye moisturizer is formulated around Niacinamide and Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate to brighten dull-looking skin and soften the look of wrinkles. This anti-aging eye moisturizer is formulated around Squalane and Niacinamide to soften the look of wrinkles and hydrate skin. Water Niacinamide Squalane Glycerin Cetyl Ethylhexanoate Sodium Acrylates Copolymer Phenoxyethanol Caffeine Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate Lecithin Synthetic Fluorphlogopite Polyglyceryl-3 Laurate Pullulan Ethylhexylglycerin Hippophae Rhamnoides Fruit Oil Sodium Gluconate Methyl Glucose Sesquistearate Caprylyl Glycol Tin Oxide Acetyl Hexapeptide-8 Acetyl Tetrapeptide-5 CI 77891 Water, Niacinamide, Squalane, Glycerin, Cetyl Ethylhexanoate, Sodium Acrylates Copolymer, Phenoxyethanol, Caffeine, Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate, Lecithin, Synthetic Fluorphlogopite, Polyglyceryl-3 Laurate, Pullulan, Ethylhexylglycerin, Hippophae Rhamnoides Fruit Oil, Sodium Gluconate, Methyl Glucose Sesquistearate, Caprylyl Glycol, Tin Oxide, Acetyl Hexapeptide-8, Acetyl Tetrapeptide-5, CI 77891 Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice Panthenol Chondrus Crispus Extract Malus Domestica Fruit Cell Culture Extract Tocopherol Pentylene Glycol Cucumis Sativus Fruit Extract Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract Lycium Barbarum Fruit Extract Lycopene Vitis Vinifera Skin Extract Sodium Hyaluronate Acacia Senegal Gum Dimethicone Crosspolymer Xanthan Gum Carbomer Ethyl Lauroyl Arginate Hcl Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer Silica Potassium Sorbate Citric Acid Water, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Squalane, Niacinamide, Glycerin, Panthenol, Chondrus Crispus Extract, Malus Domestica Fruit Cell Culture Extract, Acetyl Tetrapeptide-5, Acetyl Hexapeptide-8, Tocopherol, Pentylene Glycol, Cucumis Sativus Fruit Extract, Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Lycium Barbarum Fruit Extract, Lycopene, Vitis Vinifera Skin Extract, Sodium Hyaluronate, Caffeine, Acacia Senegal Gum, Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Xanthan Gum, Carbomer, Ethyl Lauroyl Arginate Hcl, Lecithin, Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer, Silica, Phenoxyethanol, Potassium Sorbate, Citric Acid, Caprylyl Glycol These ingredients are found in both products. Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount. 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. Acetyl Tetrapeptide-5 is a peptide that goes by another name, eyeseryl, due to claims that it can help reduce eye puffiness. The manufacturer claims this ingredient reduces eye puffiness by: An in-vivo study from the manufacturer found 95% of volunteers saw eye bag improvement by the end of the study. Eye puffiness is caused by two major factors: fluid retention and fat. Those with fluid retention may see improvement from using this ingredient. However, those with eye fat will need surgical intervention in order to get rid of puffiness. Caffeine is a naturally occurring plant compound found in coffee beans, tea leaves, cocoa pods, and guarana. As an antioxidant, caffeine protects your skin from free radical damage caused by UV exposure and envionrmnetal stressors. Early research also shows that caffeine can help calm redness, soothe irritated skin, and support hair growth by stimulating microcirculation in the scalp. You might have seen eye creams marketing caffeine as a depuffing ingredient. This is because it is a vasoconstrictor meaning it can temporarily constrict blood vessels, though clinical evidence for this specific use is still limited. Most skincare products contain this ingredient at concentrations between 1-6%. It is able to penetrate skin easily regardless of skin type or thickness. Just so you know, a very small number of case reports describe caffeine-induced allergy. This ingredient is generally well-tolerated, non-irritating, and non-sensitizing for the majority of people. 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 p