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Dr. Diamond's Metacine Instafacial Plasma Versus Theramid Copper Peptide

Dr. Diamond's Metacine Instafacial Plasma Versus Theramid Copper Peptide Detailed comparison of Dr. Diamond's Metacine Instafacial Plasma versus Theramid Copper Peptide. This anti-aging serum is formulated around Nicotiana Benthamiana Hexapeptide-40 Sh-Oligope

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Dr. Diamond's Metacine Instafacial Plasma Versus Theramid Copper Peptide Detailed comparison of Dr. Diamond's Metacine Instafacial Plasma versus Theramid Copper Peptide. This anti-aging serum is formulated around Nicotiana Benthamiana Hexapeptide-40 Sh-Oligopeptide-1 and Sh-Oligopeptide-1 to soften the look of wrinkles and strengthen the skin barrier. This anti-aging serum is formulated around Copper Tripeptide-1 and Bifida Ferment Lysate to soften the look of wrinkles and strengthen the skin barrier. No concerns Water Glycerin 1,2-Hexanediol Nicotiana Benthamiana Hexapeptide-40 Sh-Oligopeptide-1 N-Prolyl Palmitoyl Tripeptide-56 Acetate Sh-Oligopeptide-1 Sh-Oligopeptide-2 Sh-Polypeptide-1 Sh-Polypeptide-11 Sh-Polypeptide-9 Acetyl Hexapeptide-8 Acetyl Glutamine Copper Tripeptide-1 Raphanus Sativus Root Extract Bacillus/Folic Acid Ferment Filtrate Extract Hydroxyacetophenone Disodium Acetyl Glucosamine Phosphate Sodium Glucuronate Sodium Hyaluronate Sodium Phytate Magnesium Sulfate Hydroxyethylcellulose Lecithin Citric Acid Maltodextrin Propanediol Butylene Glycol Pentylene Glycol Ethylhexylglycerin Caprylyl Glycol Phenoxyethanol Water, Glycerin, 1,2-Hexanediol, Nicotiana Benthamiana Hexapeptide-40 Sh-Oligopeptide-1, N-Prolyl Palmitoyl Tripeptide-56 Acetate, Sh-Oligopeptide-1, Sh-Oligopeptide-2, Sh-Polypeptide-1, Sh-Polypeptide-11, Sh-Polypeptide-9, Acetyl Hexapeptide-8, Acetyl Glutamine, Copper Tripeptide-1, Raphanus Sativus Root Extract, Bacillus/Folic Acid Ferment Filtrate Extract, Hydroxyacetophenone, Disodium Acetyl Glucosamine Phosphate, Sodium Glucuronate, Sodium Hyaluronate, Sodium Phytate, Magnesium Sulfate, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Lecithin, Citric Acid, Maltodextrin, Propanediol, Butylene Glycol, Pentylene Glycol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Caprylyl Glycol, Phenoxyethanol Dimethicone Hydrogenated Ethylhexyl Olivate Betaine Isododecane PEG-10 Dimethicone Bifida Ferment Lysate PEG/PPG-18/18 Dimethicone Hydrogenated Castor Oil/Sebacic Acid Copolymer Acetyl Hexapeptide-1 Acetyl Tetrapeptide-2 Trifluoroacetyl Tripeptide-2 Disteardimonium Hectorite Hydrogenated Olive Oil Unsaponifiables Propylene Carbonate Dextran Tocopherol Acetic Acid Lactic Acid Disodium EDTA Sodium Benzoate Water, Propanediol, Dimethicone, Hydrogenated Ethylhexyl Olivate, Betaine, Isododecane, PEG-10 Dimethicone, Copper Tripeptide-1, Bifida Ferment Lysate, Glycerin, PEG/PPG-18/18 Dimethicone, Magnesium Sulfate, Hydrogenated Castor Oil/Sebacic Acid Copolymer, Sodium Hyaluronate, Acetyl Hexapeptide-1, Acetyl Tetrapeptide-2, Trifluoroacetyl Tripeptide-2, Sh-Oligopeptide-1, Sh-Oligopeptide-2, Sh-Polypeptide-1, Sh-Polypeptide-9, Sh-Polypeptide-11, Bacillus/Folic Acid Ferment Filtrate Extract, Acetyl Glutamine, Disteardimonium Hectorite, Hydrogenated Olive Oil Unsaponifiables, Propylene Carbonate, Lecithin, Caprylyl Glycol, Butylene Glycol, Dextran, Tocopherol, Acetic Acid, Lactic Acid, Disodium EDTA, Sodium Benzoate, 1,2-Hexanediol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Phenoxyethanol 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 We don't have a description for Acetyl Glutamine yet. Bacillus/Folic Acid Ferment Filtrate Extract is an antioxidant. Butylene Glycol (or BG) is used within cosmetic products for a few different reasons: Overall, Butylene Glycol is a safe and well-rounded ingredient that works well with other ingredients. Though this ingredient works well with most skin types, some people with sensitive skin may experience a reaction such as allergic rashes, closed comedones, or itchiness. 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). Copper Tripeptide-1 (GHK-Cu) is a skin repairing ingredient known for its ability to boost collagen, improve firmness, and support skin regeneration. It is a complex made up of a naturally occurring peptide (glycine-histidine-lysine) and copper, an essential trace element. While studying wound healing, researchers noticed GHK-Cu stimulated hair follicle enlargement and growth by keeping hair in its active growth phase longer. This has made it a promising ingredient for hair regrowth treatments. Some people have reported increased facial hair. While GHK-Cu can make your hair follicles bigger, it usually doesn’t turn soft, barely-visible facial hairs into thick, dark ones. Anecdotal reports suggest that overusing copper peptides might lead to premature aging due to excess free copper or enzyme imbalances. This claim isn’t backed by large-scale studies. Unfortunately, there are limited human studies for this ingredient. While early results are promising, many studies are either small, in-vitro, or not rigorously controlled. For example, there is a 1998 study that explored the effects of copper tripeptide, vitamin C, tretinoin, and melatonin on skin repair and collagen synthesis. After one month, increased procollagen production was seen in 7 out of 10 participants using copper tripeptide (more than those using vitamin C, melatonin, or tretinoin. While the study was exploratory, it offers early evidence that copper tripeptide may support collagen production. Larger, well-designed trials are still needed to confirm its potential and understand individual responses. Read more about other common types of peptides here: Ethylhexylglycerin is created from glycerin. It is a multitasker ingredient that: The CIR Expert Pa