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Mad Hippie Corrective Peptide Serum Versus Mad Hippie Super A Serum

Mad Hippie Corrective Peptide Serum Versus Mad Hippie Super A Serum Detailed comparison of Mad Hippie Corrective Peptide Serum versus Mad Hippie Super A Serum. This anti-aging serum is formulated around Palmitoyl Tripeptide-38 and Ceramide NP to soften the loo

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Mad Hippie Corrective Peptide Serum Versus Mad Hippie Super A Serum Detailed comparison of Mad Hippie Corrective Peptide Serum versus Mad Hippie Super A Serum. This anti-aging serum is formulated around Palmitoyl Tripeptide-38 and Ceramide NP to soften the look of wrinkles and strengthen the skin barrier. This anti-aging serum is formulated around Bakuchiol and Hydroxypinacolone Retinoate to soften the look of wrinkles and refine skin texture. Water Glycerin Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride Chenopodium Quinoa Seed Extract Propanediol Potassium Cetyl Phosphate Acetyl Tetrapeptide-2 Sodium Hyaluronate Apium Graveolens Seed Extract Linum Usitatissimum Seed Extract Hydroxypropyl Cyclodextrin Palmitoyl Tripeptide-38 Tremella Fuciformis Polysaccharide Squalane Hydrolyzed Yeast Extract Sorbitan Trioleate Cetyl Hydroxyethylcellulose Polyglucuronic Acid Acetyl Tetrapeptide-22 Avena Sativa Meal Extract Phenethyl Alcohol Caprylyl Glycol Ethylhexylglycerin Stearyl Alcohol Polyglutamic Acid Hydroxyethylcellulose Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Oil Lecithin Ceramide NP Tocopherol Water, Glycerin, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Chenopodium Quinoa Seed Extract, Propanediol, Potassium Cetyl Phosphate, Acetyl Tetrapeptide-2, Sodium Hyaluronate, Apium Graveolens Seed Extract, Linum Usitatissimum Seed Extract, Hydroxypropyl Cyclodextrin, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-38, Tremella Fuciformis Polysaccharide, Squalane, Hydrolyzed Yeast Extract, Sorbitan Trioleate, Cetyl Hydroxyethylcellulose, Polyglucuronic Acid, Acetyl Tetrapeptide-22, Avena Sativa Meal Extract, Phenethyl Alcohol, Caprylyl Glycol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Stearyl Alcohol, Polyglutamic Acid, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Oil, Lecithin, Ceramide NP, Tocopherol Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice Retinyl Linoleate Bakuchiol Tremella Fuciformis Sporocarp Extract Dimethyl Isosorbide Hydroxypinacolone Retinoate Retinol Cetearyl Alcohol Cetearyl Glucoside Avena Sativa Kernel Extract Beta-Glucan Stearyl Phosphate Coffea Arabica Fruit Extract Acetyl Glucosamine Xanthan Gum Water, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Propanediol, Glycerin, Squalane, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Retinyl Linoleate, Bakuchiol, Tremella Fuciformis Sporocarp Extract, Polyglutamic Acid, Dimethyl Isosorbide, Hydroxypinacolone Retinoate, Retinol, Cetearyl Alcohol, Cetearyl Glucoside, Phenethyl Alcohol, Caprylyl Glycol, Avena Sativa Kernel Extract, Beta-Glucan, Ethylhexylglycerin, Stearyl Phosphate, Stearyl Alcohol, Coffea Arabica Fruit Extract, Acetyl Glucosamine, Sodium Hyaluronate, Xanthan Gum, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Oil, Tocopherol 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. Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride (aka MCT Oil) is a lightweight emollient, solvent, and texture enhancer. It is considered a skin-softener by helping to prevent moisture loss. Though it behaves like an oil, it is not technically one due to its chemical composition. One perk of this ingredient is that it is very stable, resistant to oxidation, and unlikely to go rancid. In practice, that translates to a long shelf life and a consistently elegant skin feel. While there is an assumption Caprylic Triglyceride can clog pores due to it being derived from coconut oil, there is no research supporting this. Just patch test if you have concerns. Fractionated coconut oil and MCT Oil are both listed as Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride according to INCI. This is because INCI names are based on the ingredient’s final chemical composition and not its marketing name or source. This ingredient is treated as the gold standard fungal acne safe oil. Even though it is coconut derived, the problematic lauric acid is stripped out. This leaves just caprylic (C8) and capric (C10) acid. These chain lengths actually trend antifungal; a 2020 study found caprylic acid was enough to disrupt Malassezia furfur cell membrane, with a caprylic acid derivative damaging membrane structures at concentrations as low as 0.2%. 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). Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Oil is oil from the peel of an orange fruit. Limonene and linalool make up the majority of oils from citrus peels. Limonene has a "citrus" fragrance. Citrus peels also contain flavonoids, which have anti-inflammatory properties. Citrus peel is also a rich source of flavonoids. Flavonoids are natural antioxidants and help protect your skin against damage. Flavonoids are a group of compounds naturally found in vegetables and fruits. The term 'fragrance' is not regulated in many countries. In many cases, it is up to the brand to define this term. For instance, many brands choose to label themselves as "fragrance-free" because they are not using synthetic fragrances. However, their products may still contain ingredients such as essential oils that are considered a fragrance. 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. 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