Lancôme Clarifique Pro-Solution Serum Versus SkinCeuticals P-Tiox Wrinkle Modulating Peptide Serum

Lancôme Clarifique Pro-Solution Serum Versus SkinCeuticals P-Tiox Wrinkle Modulating Peptide Serum Detailed comparison of Lancôme Clarifique Pro-Solution Serum versus SkinCeuticals P-Tiox Wrinkle Modulating Peptide Serum. This brightening serum is formulated around Gluconolactone and Niacinamide to brighten dull-looking skin and refine skin texture. This anti-aging serum is formulated around Dipeptide Diaminobutyroyl Benzylamide Diacetate and Acetyl Hexapeptide-8 to soften the look of wrinkles and refine skin texture. Water Gluconolactone Niacinamide Butylene Glycol PEG/PPG/Polybutylene Glycol-8/5/3 Glycerin Alcohol Denat. Pentylene Glycol Potassium Hydroxide Methyl Gluceth-20 Tocopherol Hydroxyethylcellulose Sodium Hyaluronate PPG-6-Decyltetradeceth-30 Fagus Sylvatica Bud Extract Salicylic Acid Chlorphenesin Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil Benzoic Acid Sorbic Acid Rosmarinus Officinalis Extract Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract Vitis Vinifera Seed Oil Phytic Acid Glycolic Acid Parfum Water, Gluconolactone, Niacinamide, Butylene Glycol, PEG/PPG/Polybutylene Glycol-8/5/3 Glycerin, Alcohol Denat., Pentylene Glycol, Potassium Hydroxide, Methyl Gluceth-20, Tocopherol, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Sodium Hyaluronate, PPG-6-Decyltetradeceth-30, Fagus Sylvatica Bud Extract, Salicylic Acid, Chlorphenesin, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Benzoic Acid, Sorbic Acid, Rosmarinus Officinalis Extract, Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract, Vitis Vinifera Seed Oil, Phytic Acid, Glycolic Acid, Parfum Glycerin Adenosine Sodium Benzoate Laminaria Digitata Extract Dipeptide Diaminobutyroyl Benzylamide Diacetate Acetyl Hexapeptide-8 Water, Niacinamide, Gluconolactone, Butylene Glycol, PEG/PPG/Polybutylene Glycol-8/5/3 Glycerin, Alcohol Denat., Pentylene Glycol, Methyl Gluceth-20, Glycerin, Potassium Hydroxide, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Salicylic Acid, Chlorphenesin, Phytic Acid, Adenosine, Sodium Benzoate, Laminaria Digitata Extract, Dipeptide Diaminobutyroyl Benzylamide Diacetate, Acetyl Hexapeptide-8 These ingredients are found in both products. Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount. Alcohol Denat. is an alcohol with a denaturant property. It is created by mixing ethanol with other additives. The "denat" part just means "denatured"; common denaturants include Denatonium Benzoate, t-butyl alcohol, and Diethyl Phthalate. This step makes the alcohol undrinkable (and lets brand skip taxes related to beverage alcohol). This ingredient gets a bad rep because it is irritating and drying due to its astringent property. Astringents draw out natural oils in tissue to constrict pores and dry out your skin. However, alcohol denat. is not all that bad. Due to its low molecular weight, alcohol denat. tends to evaporate quickly. One study on pig skin found half of applied alcohol evaporated in 10 seconds and less than 3% stayed on skin. This also helps other ingredients become better absorbed upon application. Studies are conflicted about whether this ingredient causes skin dehydration. One study from 2005 found adding emollients to propanol-based sanitizer decreased skin dryness and irritation. Another study found irritation only occurs if your skin is already damaged. Small amounts of alcohol are generally tolerated by oily skin or people who live in humid environments. The rule of thumb is this ingredient will probably not affect your skin much if it is near the end of an ingredients list. One thing to note: People with ALDH2 (aldehyde dehydrogenase 2) deficiency may experience skin irritation from continued alcohol use. About 8% of the world's population have this deficiency. The Cosmetic Ingredient Review Expert Panel has determined denatured alcohols to be safe for use in concentrations between 0.05% and 12% (depending on which denaturant is used). Also... This ingredient has antimicrobial and solvent properties. The antimicrobial property helps preserve products and increase their shelf life. As a solvent, it helps dissolve other ingredients. Look for formulas that contain glycerin, hyaluronic acid, or panthenol if you want to offset any drying effect. This ingredient will trip away your skin's natural oils/lipids that help it lock in moisture. This can worsen dryness, trigger eczema flare-ups, and aggravate rosacea. Be sure to patch test any product with this ingredient if you have dry or sensitive skin, eczema, or rosacea. 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. 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. Chlo