COSRX The 6 Peptide Skin Booster Serum Versus Ghost Democracy Peptide-Packed Dewy Toning Mist

COSRX The 6 Peptide Skin Booster Serum Versus Ghost Democracy Peptide-Packed Dewy Toning Mist Detailed comparison of COSRX The 6 Peptide Skin Booster Serum versus Ghost Democracy Peptide-Packed Dewy Toning Mist. This anti-aging serum is formulated around Niacinamide and Acetyl Hexapeptide-8 to soften the look of wrinkles and strengthen the skin barrier. This anti-aging toner is formulated around Niacinamide and Copper Tripeptide-1 to soften the look of wrinkles. No concerns Water Dipropylene Glycol Glycerin Pentylene Glycol 1,2-Hexanediol Niacinamide Acetyl Hexapeptide-8 Copper Tripeptide-1 Sh-Polypeptide-121 Dipeptide Diaminobutyroyl Benzylamide Diacetate Oligopeptide-68 Palmitoyl Tripeptide-8 Allantoin Sodium Hyaluronate Acetyl Glucosamine Serine Alanine Glycine Threonine Arginine Proline Betaine Sodium PCA Sodium Lactate PCA Glutamic Acid Lysine Hcl Tocopherol Dextran Glycine Soja Oil Hydrogenated Lecithin Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6 Butylene Glycol Xanthan Gum Ethylhexylglycerin Adenosine Polyquaternium-51 Disodium EDTA Citric Acid Caprylyl Glycol T-Butyl Alcohol Potassium Sorbate Sodium Oleate Water, Dipropylene Glycol, Glycerin, Pentylene Glycol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Niacinamide, Acetyl Hexapeptide-8, Copper Tripeptide-1, Sh-Polypeptide-121, Dipeptide Diaminobutyroyl Benzylamide Diacetate, Oligopeptide-68, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-8, Allantoin, Sodium Hyaluronate, Acetyl Glucosamine, Serine, Alanine, Glycine, Threonine, Arginine, Proline, Betaine, Sodium PCA, Sodium Lactate, PCA, Glutamic Acid, Lysine Hcl, Tocopherol, Dextran, Glycine Soja Oil, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer, Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6, Butylene Glycol, Xanthan Gum, Ethylhexylglycerin, Adenosine, Polyquaternium-51, Disodium EDTA, Citric Acid, Caprylyl Glycol, T-Butyl Alcohol, Potassium Sorbate, Sodium Oleate Propanediol Hydrogenated Starch Hydrolysate Aphanizomenon Flos-Aquae Extract Palmitoyl Pentapeptide-4 Acetyl Octapeptide-3 Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7 Dipeptide-2 Panthenol Methylglucoside Phosphate Copper Lysinate/Prolinate Hesperidin Methyl Chalcone Melia Azadirachta Leaf Extract Melia Azadirachta Flower Extract Corallina Officinalis Extract Coccinia Indica Fruit Extract Aloe Barbadensis Flower Extract Ocimum Sanctum Leaf Extract Ocimum Basilicum Flower/Leaf Extract Curcuma Longa Root Extract Tetrasodium Glutamate Diacetate Steareth-20 Phenoxyethanol Water, Propanediol, Hydrogenated Starch Hydrolysate, Aphanizomenon Flos-Aquae Extract, Niacinamide, Copper Tripeptide-1, Palmitoyl Pentapeptide-4, Acetyl Octapeptide-3, Acetyl Hexapeptide-8, Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7, Dipeptide-2, Dipeptide Diaminobutyroyl Benzylamide Diacetate, Sodium Hyaluronate, Panthenol, Methylglucoside Phosphate, Copper Lysinate/Prolinate, Hesperidin Methyl Chalcone, Melia Azadirachta Leaf Extract, Melia Azadirachta Flower Extract, Corallina Officinalis Extract, Coccinia Indica Fruit Extract, Aloe Barbadensis Flower Extract, Ocimum Sanctum Leaf Extract, Ocimum Basilicum Flower/Leaf Extract, Curcuma Longa Root Extract, Glycerin, 1,2-Hexanediol, Caprylyl Glycol, Tetrasodium Glutamate Diacetate, Steareth-20, Potassium Sorbate, Citric Acid, Phenoxyethanol, Ethylhexylglycerin 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. 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. 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 preservative booster and go up to 2% to condition skin. Because it is not a free-fatty acid, this ingredient is fungal acne safe (there's nothing for Malassezia to feed on). 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 st