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Etos Multi Peptide Serum Versus Joanna Vargas Magic Serum

Etos Multi Peptide Serum Versus Joanna Vargas Magic Serum Detailed comparison of Etos Multi Peptide Serum versus Joanna Vargas Magic Serum. This anti-aging serum is formulated around Acetyl Tetrapeptide-9 to soften the look of wrinkles. This hydrating serum is

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Etos Multi Peptide Serum Versus Joanna Vargas Magic Serum Detailed comparison of Etos Multi Peptide Serum versus Joanna Vargas Magic Serum. This anti-aging serum is formulated around Acetyl Tetrapeptide-9 to soften the look of wrinkles. This hydrating serum is formulated around Tocopheryl Acetate and Panthenol to hydrate skin and strengthen the skin barrier. Water Glycerin Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil Dicaprylyl Carbonate Mannitol Panthenol Phenoxyethanol Cetearyl Olivate Sorbitan Olivate Xanthan Gum Lecithin Ethylhexylglycerin Gellan Gum Sclerotium Gum Tocopherol Sodium Hyaluronate Pantolactone Acetyl Tetrapeptide-11 Citric Acid Acetyl Tetrapeptide-9 Hexanoyl Dipeptide-3 Norleucine Acetate Water, Glycerin, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Dicaprylyl Carbonate, Mannitol, Panthenol, Phenoxyethanol, Cetearyl Olivate, Sorbitan Olivate, Xanthan Gum, Lecithin, Ethylhexylglycerin, Gellan Gum, Sclerotium Gum, Tocopherol, Sodium Hyaluronate, Pantolactone, Acetyl Tetrapeptide-11, Citric Acid, Acetyl Tetrapeptide-9, Hexanoyl Dipeptide-3 Norleucine Acetate Butyrospermum Parkii Butter Cetyl Alcohol Tocopheryl Acetate Hydrogenated Vegetable Glycerides Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil Potassium Cetyl Phosphate Butylene Glycol Hydrogenated Palm Glycerides Microcrystalline Cellulose Allantoin Juglans Regia Leaf Extract Juglans Regia Shell Extract Centella Asiatica Extract Pyrus Germanica Extract Cellulose Gum Biosaccharide Gum-1 Potassium Sorbate Leontopodium Alpinum Flower/Leaf Extract Sorbic Acid Water, Glycerin, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Cetyl Alcohol, Tocopheryl Acetate, Panthenol, Phenoxyethanol, Hydrogenated Vegetable Glycerides, Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil, Potassium Cetyl Phosphate, Butylene Glycol, Hydrogenated Palm Glycerides, Xanthan Gum, Microcrystalline Cellulose, Allantoin, Ethylhexylglycerin, Juglans Regia Leaf Extract, Juglans Regia Shell Extract, Centella Asiatica Extract, Lecithin, Pyrus Germanica Extract, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Tocopherol, Cellulose Gum, Citric Acid, Biosaccharide Gum-1, Potassium Sorbate, Pantolactone, Leontopodium Alpinum Flower/Leaf Extract, Sorbic Acid These ingredients are found in both products. Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount. 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. Ethylhexylglycerin is created from glycerin. It is a multitasker ingredient that: The CIR Expert Panel found minimal skin absorption or sensitization of any kind in a safety assessment. Though this ingredient is considered well-tolerated, a small number of cases of allergic dermatitis have been published since 2002. Just be sure to patch test if you are unsure. Industry-reported use ranges from 8% in rinse-off products and 2% in leave-on formulations. Glycerin (or glycerol) is a compound naturally found in your skin. It's a powerhouse humectant that pulls water into the stratum corneum. Topically, glycerin does several things at once: Your skin makes glycerin on its own (mostly from sebaceous oil breakdown) and shuttles it to your outermost layer of skin, or your epidermis, via aquaporin-3. Aquaporin-3 is a transporter that is essential for normal skin hydration, elasticity, and repair. Interestingly, mice lacking in AQP3 have dry and less elastic skin that can be fully corrected with glycerin. This ingredient is non-irritating, plays well with almost every ingredient, and works across all skin types. Typical use is anywhere between 3-10% but can go up to 79% in some leave-on products. Just know very high concentrations (>40%) can feel tacky in low humidity. Glycerin is the name for this ingredient in American English. British English uses Glycerol/Glycerine. Helianthus An