Luv it! Repairing Peptide Repair Serum Versus Medik8 Liquid Peptides Advanced MP

Luv it! Repairing Peptide Repair Serum Versus Medik8 Liquid Peptides Advanced MP Detailed comparison of Luv it! Repairing Peptide Repair Serum versus Medik8 Liquid Peptides Advanced MP. This anti-aging serum is formulated around Chondrus Crispus Extract and Palmitoyl Tripeptide-5 to soften the look of wrinkles. This anti-aging serum is formulated around Palmitoyl Tripeptide-38 and Palmitoyl Tripeptide-5 to soften the look of wrinkles and refine skin texture. Water Chondrus Crispus Extract Palmitoyl Tripeptide-5 Palmitoyl Tripeptide-38 Copper Palmitoyl Heptapeptide-14 Heptapeptide-15 Palmitate Acetyl Hexapeptide-8 Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1 Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7 Panthenol Phenoxyethanol Ethylhexylglycerin Polysorbate 20 Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer Sodium Hyaluronate Caprylyl Glycol Hydroxypropyltrimonium Hyaluronate Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6 Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate Hyaluronic Acid Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid Potassium Hyaluronate Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate 1,2-Hexanediol Xanthan Gum Glucose Butylene Glycol Polyvinyl Alcohol Phenylpropanol Lactic Acid/Glycolic Acid Copolymer Glycerin Glyceryl Caprylate Citric Acid Carbomer EDTA Water, Chondrus Crispus Extract, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-5, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-38, Copper Palmitoyl Heptapeptide-14, Heptapeptide-15 Palmitate, Acetyl Hexapeptide-8, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1, Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7, Panthenol, Phenoxyethanol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Polysorbate 20, Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer, Sodium Hyaluronate, Caprylyl Glycol, Hydroxypropyltrimonium Hyaluronate, Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6, Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate, Hyaluronic Acid, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Potassium Hyaluronate, Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate, 1,2-Hexanediol, Xanthan Gum, Glucose, Butylene Glycol, Polyvinyl Alcohol, Phenylpropanol, Lactic Acid/Glycolic Acid Copolymer, Glycerin, Glyceryl Caprylate, Citric Acid, Carbomer, EDTA Dimethicone Dimethyl Isosorbide Undecane Arginine Inulin Microcrystalline Cellulose Ceteareth-20 Tridecane Tocopherol Hydroxyacetophenone Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride Pullulan Tetrapeptide-21 Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-10 Ammonium Polyacryloyldimethyl Taurate Glyceryl Linoleate Pentapeptide-18 Oligopeptide-1 Arginine/Lysine Polypeptide Sucrose Palmitate Cetyl Palmitate Benzotriazolyl Dodecyl P-Cresol Polysorbate 80 Sorbitan Stearate Carnosine Sodium Metabisulfite Dunaliella Salina Extract Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil Hydroxypropyl Cyclodextrin Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer Sodium Benzoate Hydrogenated Lecithin Pantolactone Disodium EDTA T-Butyl Alcohol Potassium Sorbate Water, Glycerin, Dimethicone, Dimethyl Isosorbide, Butylene Glycol, Undecane, Arginine, Inulin, Microcrystalline Cellulose, Ceteareth-20, Tridecane, Tocopherol, Hydroxyacetophenone, Sodium Hyaluronate, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-38, Panthenol, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-5, Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1, Pullulan, Tetrapeptide-21, Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-10, Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7, Ammonium Polyacryloyldimethyl Taurate, Glyceryl Linoleate, Acetyl Hexapeptide-8, Pentapeptide-18, Oligopeptide-1, Arginine/Lysine Polypeptide, Sucrose Palmitate, Cetyl Palmitate, Phenoxyethanol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Carbomer, Copper Palmitoyl Heptapeptide-14, Heptapeptide-15 Palmitate, Benzotriazolyl Dodecyl P-Cresol, Polysorbate 80, Sorbitan Stearate, Polysorbate 20, Carnosine, Sodium Metabisulfite, Dunaliella Salina Extract, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Hydroxypr 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. Acetyl Hexapeptide-8 (also known as Argireline) is a synthetic hexapeptide that is often called a "topical Botox alternative". It works by mimicking how Botox relaxes muscles; it interferes with the signaling process that tells your facial muscles to contract. This can help soften expression lines like forehead wrinkles or crow's feet over time. The comparison to Botox does have limits because the molecule is water-loving and relatively large. Acetyl Hexapeptide-8 has a hard time absorbing deeply enough through the skin's outer barrier to actually reach the muscles. So whether it truly works the way Botox does at a biological level is still up for debate, but early clinical outcomes are fairly encouraging. A 12 week human study of a multi-ingredient regimen containing this ingredient saw: While some studies have observed improvements in wrinkle appearance, it is important to note that more consistent results are seen in multi-ingredient formulations (vs just Acetyl Hexapeptide-8 alone). Some research studies also used higher concentrations (up to 10%) while this ingredient is usually found in concentrations up to 0.005% in leave-on formulations. 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. 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). Carbomer is a synthetic thickening and gelling agent. It's basically the ingredient that gives a lot of serums, gels, creams, and sunscreens their smooth, non-sticky texture. Although legally permitted at very high levels, carbomers are normally used at concentrations below 1%. It also needs to be neutralized to actually thicken, and because it is a large molecule, it doesn't really penetrate the skin barrier. Allergy-wise, the risk is very low. Clinical studies show carbomers have low potential for skin irritation/sensitization even at concentrations up to 100%. A 2024 UK study patch-tested 1,302 patients and found true allergy to the parent group of carbomer to be rare with no confirmed relevant reactions. 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