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Drunk Elephant B-Hydra Intensive Hydration Serum Versus Drunk Elephant Protini Powerpeptide Resurfacing Serum

Drunk Elephant B-Hydra Intensive Hydration Serum Versus Drunk Elephant Protini Powerpeptide Resurfacing Serum Detailed comparison of Drunk Elephant B-Hydra Intensive Hydration Serum versus Drunk Elephant Protini Powerpeptide Resurfacing Serum. This hydrating s

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Drunk Elephant B-Hydra Intensive Hydration Serum Versus Drunk Elephant Protini Powerpeptide Resurfacing Serum Detailed comparison of Drunk Elephant B-Hydra Intensive Hydration Serum versus Drunk Elephant Protini Powerpeptide Resurfacing Serum. This hydrating serum is formulated around Sclerocarya Birrea Seed Oil and Panthenol to hydrate skin and strengthen the skin barrier. This smoothing serum is formulated around Lactic Acid and Sh-Oligopeptide-1 to refine skin texture and soften the look of wrinkles. Water Coconut Alkanes Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer Glycerin Pentylene Glycol Sclerocarya Birrea Seed Oil Wheat Amino Acids Ananas Sativus Fruit Extract Berberis Vulgaris Root Extract Citrullus Lanatus Fruit Extract Lens Esculenta Fruit Extract Pyrus Malus Fruit Extract Coco-Caprylate/Caprate Panthenol Sodium PCA Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate Niacinamide Cyclodextrin Sodium Hyaluronate Sodium Lactate Phenoxyethanol Hydroxyproline Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate Citric Acid Caprylyl Glycol Chlorphenesin Ethylhexylglycerin Water, Coconut Alkanes, Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer, Glycerin, Pentylene Glycol, Sclerocarya Birrea Seed Oil, Wheat Amino Acids, Ananas Sativus Fruit Extract, Berberis Vulgaris Root Extract, Citrullus Lanatus Fruit Extract, Lens Esculenta Fruit Extract, Pyrus Malus Fruit Extract, Coco-Caprylate/Caprate, Panthenol, Sodium PCA, Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Niacinamide, Cyclodextrin, Sodium Hyaluronate, Sodium Lactate, Phenoxyethanol, Hydroxyproline, Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate, Citric Acid, Caprylyl Glycol, Chlorphenesin, Ethylhexylglycerin Lactic Acid Dicaprylyl Carbonate Squalane Sodium Hydroxide Glycine Max Seed Extract Camellia Sinensis Seed Oil Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride Borago Officinalis Seed Oil Tremella Fuciformis Polysaccharide Tocotrienols Sh-Oligopeptide-1 Sh-Oligopeptide-2 Sh-Polypeptide-1 Sh-Polypeptide-9 Sh-Polypeptide-11 Copper Palmitoyl Heptapeptide-14 Heptapeptide-15 Palmitate Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7 Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1 Palmitoyl Tripeptide-38 Palmitoyl Hexapeptide-12 Tripeptide-1 Propanediol PCA Alanine Arginine Glycine Histidine Isoleucine Phenylalanine Proline Serine Threonine Valine Adenosine Nymphaea Alba Root Extract Bacillus/Folic Acid Ferment Filtrate Extract Symphytum Officinale Callus Culture Extract Dextran Oryza Sativa Bran Oil Linoleic Acid Linolenic Acid Butylene Glycol Acetyl Glutamine Isomalt Lecithin Xanthan Gum Aspartic Acid Phytosphingosine Phospholipids Glycine Soja Sterols Tocopherol Lactic Acid/Glycolic Acid Copolymer Polyvinyl Alcohol Sodium Benzoate Hydroxypropyl Cyclodextrin Polysorbate 20 Phenylpropanol Carbomer Glyceryl Caprylate Water, Glycerin, Lactic Acid, Dicaprylyl Carbonate, Squalane, Sodium Hydroxide, Glycine Max Seed Extract, Sclerocarya Birrea Seed Oil, Camellia Sinensis Seed Oil, Sodium PCA, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Borago Officinalis Seed Oil, Tremella Fuciformis Polysaccharide, Tocotrienols, Sh-Oligopeptide-1, Sh-Oligopeptide-2, Sh-Polypeptide-1, Sh-Polypeptide-9, Sh-Polypeptide-11, Copper Palmitoyl Heptapeptide-14, Heptapeptide-15 Palmitate, Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-38, Palmitoyl Hexapeptide-12, Tripeptide-1, Pyrus Malus Fruit Extract, Propanediol, Sodium Hyaluronate, Panthenol, Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer, Sodium Lactate, PCA, Alanine, Arginine, Glycine, Histidine, Isoleucine, Phenylalanine, Proline, Serine 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. 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). Chlorphenesin is a synthetic preservative. It helps protect a product against bacteria in order to extend shelf life. In most cases, Chlorphenesin is paired with other preservatives such as phenoxyethanol and caprylyl glycol. Chlorphenesin is a biocide. This means it is able to help fight the microorganisms on our skin. It is also able to fight odor-releasing bacteria. Chlorphenesin is soluble in both water and glycerin. Studies show Chlorphenesin is easily absorbed by our skin. You should speak with a skincare professional if you have concerns about using Chlorphenesin. 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. Coco-Caprylate/Caprate is a lightweight ester created from coconut oil fatty acids, caprylic acid, and capric acid. It is an emollient that helps soften skin and reduce transepidermal water loss (TEWL). What sets it apart from heavier emollients is its ultralight, non-greasy feel. Once applied, this ingredient dries down quickly and leaves a dry, silky finish behind. This also helps improve spreadability and texture. This ingredient has an excellent sa