Lancôme Rénergie H.P.N. 300-Peptide Cream Versus Shiseido Vital Perfection Uplifting and Firming Cream

Lancôme Rénergie H.P.N. 300-Peptide Cream Versus Shiseido Vital Perfection Uplifting and Firming Cream Detailed comparison of Lancôme Rénergie H.P.N. 300-Peptide Cream versus Shiseido Vital Perfection Uplifting and Firming Cream. This anti-aging moisturizer is formulated around Niacinamide and Adenosine to soften the look of wrinkles and refine skin texture. This anti-aging moisturizer is formulated around Caffeine and Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract to soften the look of wrinkles and brighten dull-looking skin. Water Glycerin Dimethicone Cetearyl Alcohol Theobroma Grandiflorum Seed Butter Alcohol Denat. Cetearyl Isononanoate Niacinamide Glyceryl Stearate PEG-100 Stearate Isopropyl Palmitate Octyldodecanol Cyclodextrin Hydrolyzed Lupine Protein Pisum Sativum Extract Adenosine Capryloyl Salicylic Acid Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid Hydrolyzed Linseed Extract Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate Tocopheryl Acetate Cera Alba Orbignya Oleifera Seed Oil Simmondsia Chinensis Butter Cetearyl Glucoside Citric Acid Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer Polysorbate 60 Potassium Cetyl Phosphate Sorbitan Isostearate Tocopherol Dimethicone/Polyglycerin-3 Crosspolymer Benzyl Alcohol Geraniol Limonene Chlorphenesin Dipropylene Glycol Phenoxyethanol Sodium Benzoate Parfum Water, Glycerin, Dimethicone, Cetearyl Alcohol, Theobroma Grandiflorum Seed Butter, Alcohol Denat., Cetearyl Isononanoate, Niacinamide, Glyceryl Stearate, PEG-100 Stearate, Isopropyl Palmitate, Octyldodecanol, Cyclodextrin, Hydrolyzed Lupine Protein, Pisum Sativum Extract, Adenosine, Capryloyl Salicylic Acid, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Hydrolyzed Linseed Extract, Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate, Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate, Tocopheryl Acetate, Cera Alba, Orbignya Oleifera Seed Oil, Simmondsia Chinensis Butter, Cetearyl Glucoside, Citric Acid, Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Polysorbate 60, Potassium Cetyl Phosphate, Sorbitan Isostearate, Tocopherol, Dimethicone/Polyglycerin-3 Crosspolymer, Benzyl Alcohol, Geraniol, Limonene, Chlorphenesin, Dipropylene Glycol, Phenoxyethanol, Sodium Benzoate, Parfum Butylene Glycol PPG-3 Dipivalate Glyceryl Stearate Se Cetyl Alcohol Pentaerythrityl Tetraethylhexanoate Hydrogenated Polydecene Myristyl Myristate Silica Bis-Diglyceryl Polyacyladipate-2 Potassium Methoxysalicylate Behenyl Alcohol Sodium Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer Stearyl Alcohol Polyvinyl Alcohol Isohexadecane Polysorbate 80 Sorbitan Tristearate Trisodium EDTA Erythritol PEG/PPG-14/7 Dimethyl Ether PEG/PPG-17/4 Dimethyl Ether Rosa Damascena Flower Water Sodium Citrate Succinoglycan Alcohol Sorbitan Oleate Caffeine Sodium Metaphosphate Lavandula Angustifolia Oil Phytosteryl/Octyldodecyl Lauroyl Glutamate Hexyl Cinnamal Linalool Citronellol Sodium Metabisulfite CI 77492 Angelica Acutiloba Root Extract Angelica Keiskei Leaf/Stem Extract Olea Europaea Leaf Extract Lamium Album Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract Cellulose Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract Inositol Carthamus Tinctorius Flower Extract CI 77491 Ziziphus Jujuba Fruit Extract Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract Hydrolyzed Silk Bupleurum Falcatum Root Extract Water, Butylene Glycol, Dimethicone, Glycerin, Alcohol Denat., PPG-3 Dipivalate, Glyceryl Stearate Se, Cetyl Alcohol, Pentaerythrityl Tetraethylhexanoate, Hydrogenated Polydecene, Myristyl Myristate, PEG-100 Stearate, Silica, Bis-Diglyceryl Po 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. 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. 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, cit