Mamonde Red Energy Recovery Serum Versus Medik8 Clarity Peptides

Mamonde Red Energy Recovery Serum Versus Medik8 Clarity Peptides Detailed comparison of Mamonde Red Energy Recovery Serum versus Medik8 Clarity Peptides. This calming serum is formulated around Niacinamide and Tranexamic Acid to calm redness and strengthen the skin barrier. This brightening serum is formulated around Niacinamide and Zinc PCA to brighten dull-looking skin and refine the look of pores. Water Dimethicone Alcohol Glycerin Propanediol 1,2-Hexanediol Betaine Niacinamide Glyceryl Polymethacrylate Butylene Glycol Tranexamic Acid Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer Saccharide Isomerate Cetearyl Alcohol Polyglyceryl-3 Methylglucose Distearate Sodium Hyaluronate Xanthan Gum Glyceryl Caprylate Hydrogenated Lecithin Glyceryl Stearate Citrate Ethylhexylglycerin Hydroxyethylcellulose Adenosine Sucrose Parfum Disodium EDTA Punica Granatum Fruit Extract Beta-Glucan Sodium Citrate Citric Acid Rosa Canina Fruit Extract Tocopherol Punica Granatum Flower Extract Indole Acetic Acid Water, Dimethicone, Alcohol, Glycerin, Propanediol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Betaine, Niacinamide, Glyceryl Polymethacrylate, Butylene Glycol, Tranexamic Acid, Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer, Saccharide Isomerate, Cetearyl Alcohol, Polyglyceryl-3 Methylglucose Distearate, Sodium Hyaluronate, Xanthan Gum, Glyceryl Caprylate, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Glyceryl Stearate Citrate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Adenosine, Sucrose, Parfum, Disodium EDTA, Punica Granatum Fruit Extract, Beta-Glucan, Sodium Citrate, Citric Acid, Rosa Canina Fruit Extract, Tocopherol, Punica Granatum Flower Extract, Indole Acetic Acid Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride Acetyl Glucosamine Zinc PCA Polyglyceryl-3 Stearate Crambe Abyssinica Seed Oil Hydroxyacetophenone Behenyl Alcohol Phenoxyethanol Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer Cetyl Palmitate Carnosine Polysorbate 80 Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-10 Sorbitan Stearate Polysorbate 60 Sorbitan Isostearate Sodium Benzoate Caprylhydroxamic Acid Water, Niacinamide, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Acetyl Glucosamine, Glyceryl Stearate Citrate, Dimethicone, Zinc PCA, Glycerin, Polyglyceryl-3 Stearate, Crambe Abyssinica Seed Oil, Hydroxyacetophenone, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Behenyl Alcohol, Cetearyl Alcohol, Phenoxyethanol, Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Disodium EDTA, Xanthan Gum, Cetyl Palmitate, Carnosine, Ethylhexylglycerin, Polysorbate 80, Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-10, Sorbitan Stearate, Sodium Hyaluronate, Polysorbate 60, Sorbitan Isostearate, Sodium Benzoate, Citric Acid, Tocopherol, Butylene Glycol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Caprylhydroxamic Acid 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 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. Cetearyl alcohol is a waxy mixture of two fatty alcohols: cetyl alcohol and stearyl alcohol. It is an emollient and emulsifier. Despite having "alcohol" in its name, it has nothing to do with drying solvent alcohols; the FDA also allows "alcohol-free" products to contain fatty alcohols like this ingredient. It plays several roles in a formula: Typical use levels for this ingredient sit around 1-10% and the Cosmetic Ingredient Review Expert Panel has affirmed safety at concentrations up to 25% in leave-on products. Multiple assessments have found it to be non-irritating and non-sensitizing to most people. However, there have been some cases of allergic contact dermatitis in patients with chronically compromised skin barriers. Cetearyl alcohol has a comedogenic rating of 2 and irritancy rating of 1. Both of these numbers come from the 1989 study that used rabbit ears; a "2" means mildly comedogenic and a "1" means low irritancy. Here's the catch: rabbit skin is more sensitive than human skin and throws a lot of false positives. A 1996 reappraisal found that ingredients rated 1-2 in the rabbit ear tests are generally safe for humans. Remember comedogenic ratings are unable to assess the entire formula of a product or how it will react on your skin. Just be sure to patch test if you are unsure about certain ingredients. This ingredient is not fungal acne safe. Cetearyl alcohol is a fatty alcohol with chain lengths that fall within the range that Malassezia can metabolize. A 2019 study has also observed Malassezia growth in the presence of this ingredient, confirming it to be not-fungal acne safe. 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, citric acid