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Biossance Squalane + Firm And Lift Dual Serum Versus Biossance Squalane + Copper Peptide Rapid Plumping Serum

Biossance Squalane + Firm And Lift Dual Serum Versus Biossance Squalane + Copper Peptide Rapid Plumping Serum Detailed comparison of Biossance Squalane + Firm And Lift Dual Serum versus Biossance Squalane + Copper Peptide Rapid Plumping Serum Original. This an

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Biossance Squalane + Firm And Lift Dual Serum Versus Biossance Squalane + Copper Peptide Rapid Plumping Serum Detailed comparison of Biossance Squalane + Firm And Lift Dual Serum versus Biossance Squalane + Copper Peptide Rapid Plumping Serum Original. This anti-aging serum is formulated around Squalane and Ectoin to soften the look of wrinkles and strengthen the skin barrier. This hydrating serum is formulated around Squalane and Sodium Hyaluronate to hydrate skin and soften the look of wrinkles. No concerns Water Squalane Glycerin Sodium Benzoate Sodium Hyaluronate Ectoin Potassium Sorbate Phenoxyethanol Bisabolol Propanediol Citric Acid Sodium Gluconate Leucojum Aestivum Bulb Extract Acmella Oleracea Extract Hippophae Rhamnoides Fruit Oil Melia Azadirachta Extract Moringa Oleifera Seed Oil Water, Squalane, Glycerin, Sodium Benzoate, Sodium Hyaluronate, Ectoin, Potassium Sorbate, Phenoxyethanol, Bisabolol, Propanediol, Citric Acid, Sodium Gluconate, Leucojum Aestivum Bulb Extract, Acmella Oleracea Extract, Hippophae Rhamnoides Fruit Oil, Melia Azadirachta Extract, Moringa Oleifera Seed Oil Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer Copper Tripeptide-1 Tetrapeptide-30 Palmitoyl Hexapeptide-52 Copper PCA Panthenol Sodium Polyglutamate Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract Aloe Barbadensis Flower Extract Passiflora Incarnata Flower Extract Melia Azadirachta Leaf Extract Solanum Melongena Fruit Extract Curcuma Longa Root Extract Ocimum Basilicum Flower/Leaf Extract Coccinia Indica Fruit Extract Melia Azadirachta Flower Extract Ocimum Sanctum Leaf Extract Corallina Officinalis Extract Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6 Acacia Senegal Gum Xanthan Gum Ethylhexylglycerin Caprylyl Glycol Water, Glycerin, Propanediol, Squalane, Sodium Hyaluronate, Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Copper Tripeptide-1, Acmella Oleracea Extract, Ectoin, Tetrapeptide-30, Palmitoyl Hexapeptide-52, Copper PCA, Panthenol, Sodium Polyglutamate, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Aloe Barbadensis Flower Extract, Passiflora Incarnata Flower Extract, Melia Azadirachta Leaf Extract, Solanum Melongena Fruit Extract, Curcuma Longa Root Extract, Ocimum Basilicum Flower/Leaf Extract, Coccinia Indica Fruit Extract, Melia Azadirachta Flower Extract, Ocimum Sanctum Leaf Extract, Corallina Officinalis Extract, Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6, Acacia Senegal Gum, Xanthan Gum, Phenoxyethanol, Ethylhexylglycerin, 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. We don't have a description for Acmella Oleracea Extract yet. 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 study reacting to lactic acid in a sting test. This is why we mark citric acid as a potential rosacea trigger. However, this ingredient shows up as a pH adjuster or chelator at roughly 0.1-1% in many products. These low levels are unlikely to be an issue for rosacea skin and becomes a potential trigger at exfoliating concentrations (20%). Because everybody's skin is unique, we recommend a patch test if you are unsure. Ectoin is a compound found naturally in some species of bacteria. It can be synthetically created for skincare use. This ingredient is an osmolyte; Osmolytes help organisms survive osmotic shock (it protects them from extreme conditions). It does this by influencing the properties of biological fluids within cells. When applied to the skin, ectoin helps bind water molecules to protect our skin. The water forms a sort of armor for the parts of our skin cells, enzymes, proteins, and more. Besides this, ectoin has many uses in skincare: A study from 2004 found ectoin to counteract the damage from UV-A exposure at different cell levels. It has also been shown to protect skin against both UV-A, UV-B rays, infrared light, and visible light. Studies show ectoin to have dual-action pollution protection: first, it protects our skin from further pollution damage. Second, it helps repair damage from pollution. In fact, ectoin has been shown to help with: Fun fact: In the EU, ectoin is used in inhalation medication as an anti-pollution ingredient. Ectoin is a highly stable ingredient. It has a wide pH range of 1-9. Light, oxygen, and temperature do not affect this ingredient. The chemical name for this ingredient is Tetrahydromethylpyrimidine Carboxylic Acid. Glycerin (or glycerol) is a compound naturally found in your skin