iNNBEAUTY PROJECT Extreme Cream Firming & Lifting Moisturizer Versus Paula's Choice Pro-Collagen Peptide Plumping Moisturizer

iNNBEAUTY PROJECT Extreme Cream Firming & Lifting Moisturizer Versus Paula's Choice Pro-Collagen Peptide Plumping Moisturizer Detailed comparison of iNNBEAUTY PROJECT Extreme Cream Firming & Lifting Moisturizer versus Paula's Choice Pro-Collagen Peptide Plumping Moisturizer. This anti-aging moisturizer is formulated around Squalane and Nicotiana Benthamiana Hexapeptide-40 Sh-Polypeptide-76 to soften the look of wrinkles and strengthen the skin barrier. This anti-aging moisturizer is formulated around Squalane to soften the look of wrinkles and hydrate skin. No concerns Water C13-15 Alkane Squalane Propanediol Polyglyceryl-5 Polyricinoleate Bisabolol Coco-Caprylate/Caprate Glycerin Magnesium Sulfate Panthenol Glyceryl Behenate 1,2-Hexanediol Butylene Glycol Heptapeptide-7 Acetyl Sh-Hexapeptide-5 Amide Acetate Nicotiana Benthamiana Hexapeptide-40 Sh-Polypeptide-76 Ceramide AP Ceramide EOP Ceramide NP Tremella Fuciformis Extract Allantoin Oryza Sativa Bran Oil Arginine Glycosphingolipids Phytosphingosine Cholesterol Tetraacetylphytosphingosine Polyglyceryl-6 Octastearate Stearic Acid Cetearyl Alcohol Glyceryl Glucoside Glyceryl Stearate Hydrogenated Polydecene Hydrogenated Lecithin Lecithin Xanthan Gum Tocopherol Carnosine Potassium Sorbate Sodium Benzoate Phenoxyethanol Citric Acid Quaternium-90 Bentonite Mica Triethyl Citrate Zinc Stearate Ethylhexylglycerin Gluconolactone Calcium Gluconate Hydroxyacetophenone Water, C13-15 Alkane, Squalane, Propanediol, Polyglyceryl-5 Polyricinoleate, Bisabolol, Coco-Caprylate/Caprate, Glycerin, Magnesium Sulfate, Panthenol, Glyceryl Behenate, 1,2-Hexanediol, Butylene Glycol, Heptapeptide-7, Acetyl Sh-Hexapeptide-5 Amide Acetate, Nicotiana Benthamiana Hexapeptide-40 Sh-Polypeptide-76, Ceramide AP, Ceramide EOP, Ceramide NP, Tremella Fuciformis Extract, Allantoin, Oryza Sativa Bran Oil, Arginine, Glycosphingolipids, Phytosphingosine, Cholesterol, Tetraacetylphytosphingosine, Polyglyceryl-6 Octastearate, Stearic Acid, Cetearyl Alcohol, Glyceryl Glucoside, Glyceryl Stearate, Hydrogenated Polydecene, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Lecithin, Xanthan Gum, Tocopherol, Carnosine, Potassium Sorbate, Sodium Benzoate, Phenoxyethanol, Citric Acid, Quaternium-90 Bentonite, Mica, Triethyl Citrate, Zinc Stearate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Gluconolactone, Calcium Gluconate, Hydroxyacetophenone Dimethicone Pyrus Malus Fruit Extract Pentylene Glycol Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer Sodium Acrylates Copolymer Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer Gigartina Stellata Extract Tridecapeptide-1 Oligopeptide-1 Sodium Phytate Hydroxypropyltrimonium Hyaluronate Cyanocobalamin Water, Dimethicone, Squalane, Glycerin, Pyrus Malus Fruit Extract, Pentylene Glycol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer, Butylene Glycol, Hydroxyacetophenone, Sodium Acrylates Copolymer, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Gigartina Stellata Extract, Acetyl Sh-Hexapeptide-5 Amide Acetate, Tridecapeptide-1, Oligopeptide-1, Sodium Phytate, Propanediol, Lecithin, Hydroxypropyltrimonium Hyaluronate, Cyanocobalamin, Phenoxyethanol 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 Sh-Hexapeptide-5 Amide Acetate (aka Versillin or Acetyl Hexapeptide-70) is a synthetic peptide designed to mimic Versican. Versican is a large structural protein found in the skin's extracellular matrix that helps bind water and organize collagen + elastin fibers. According to the formulation data published by its manufacturer, the peptide works by inhibiting elastase and certain matrix metalloproteinases (the enzymes that break down elastin). It also encourages the production of tropoelastin and hyaluronic acid. The caveat to this ingredient: like many newer specialty peptides, the supporting evidence is primarily in vitro and manufacturer sponsored rather than independent, peer-reviewed clinical trials. Exact concentrations are not usually disclosed by the supplier either but peptides of this type are generally formulated in the 0.5-5% range. 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. 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. Hydroxyacetophenone is a small phenolic molecule that earns its place in a formulas as an antioxidant and preservative booster. As a phenol, it is able to neutralize free radicals to protect both the product and the skin from oxidative stress. Though it can't kill microbes on its own, it works as a good supporting agent when combined with other preservatives like Phenoxyethanol or 1,2-Hexanediol. This ingredient naturally oc