MEDI-PEEL Bakuchiol Miracle Firming Ampoule Versus Skin Functional Peptides + Cu Complex Anti-Ageing Complex

MEDI-PEEL Bakuchiol Miracle Firming Ampoule Versus Skin Functional Peptides + Cu Complex Anti-Ageing Complex Detailed comparison of MEDI-PEEL Bakuchiol Miracle Firming Ampoule versus Skin Functional Peptides + Cu Complex Anti-Ageing Complex. This anti-aging ampoule is formulated around Niacinamide and Bakuchiol to soften the look of wrinkles and refine skin texture. This anti-aging serum is formulated around Pentapeptide-18 and Acetyl Hexapeptide-8 to soften the look of wrinkles. Water Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride Glycerin Butylene Glycol Diglycerin 1,2-Hexanediol Niacinamide Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer Arginine Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate Adenosine Disodium EDTA Sodium Hyaluronate Polyquaternium-51 Bakuchiol Carapa Guaianensis Seed Oil Xylitylglucoside Lilium Candidum Callus Culture Extract Anhydroxylitol Xylitol Diospyros Kaki Leaf Extract Vitis Vinifera Fruit Extract Hydrolyzed Collagen Coffea Arabica Seed Extract Carthamus Tinctorius Flower Extract Polygonum Cuspidatum Root Extract Zanthoxylum Piperitum Fruit Extract Castanea Crenata Shell Extract Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract Glucose Centella Asiatica Root Extract Aronia Melanocarpa Fruit Extract Centella Asiatica Extract Centella Asiatica Leaf Extract Resveratrol Pinus Palustris Leaf Extract Ulmus Davidiana Root Extract Pueraria Lobata Root Extract Oenothera Biennis Flower Extract Saccharomyces/Xylinum/Black Tea Ferment Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid Ethylhexylglycerin Hexapeptide-9 Nonapeptide-1 Copper Tripeptide-1 Acetyl Hexapeptide-8 Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate Tripeptide-1 Palmitoyl Oligopeptide Palmitoyl Pentapeptide-4 Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7 Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1 Palmitoyl Tripeptide-5 Acetyl Tetrapeptide-2 Madecassoside Asiaticoside Parfum CI 17200 Water, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Glycerin, Butylene Glycol, Diglycerin, 1,2-Hexanediol, Niacinamide, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Arginine, Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate, Adenosine, Disodium EDTA, Sodium Hyaluronate, Polyquaternium-51, Bakuchiol, Carapa Guaianensis Seed Oil, Xylitylglucoside, Lilium Candidum Callus Culture Extract, Anhydroxylitol, Xylitol, Diospyros Kaki Leaf Extract, Vitis Vinifera Fruit Extract, Hydrolyzed Collagen, Coffea Arabica Seed Extract, Carthamus Tinctorius Flower Extract, Polygonum Cuspidatum Root Extract, Zanthoxylum Piperitum Fruit Extract, Castanea Crenata Shell Extract, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Glucose, Centella Asiatica Root Extract, Aronia Melanocarpa Fruit Extract, Centella Asiatica Extract, Centella Asiatica Leaf Extract, Resveratrol, Pinus Palustris Leaf Extract, Ulmus Davidiana Root Extract, Pueraria Lobata Root Extract, Oenothera Biennis Flower Extract, Saccharomyces/Xylinum/Black Tea Ferment, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Ethylhexylglycerin, Hexapeptide-9, Nonapeptide-1, Copper Tripeptide-1, Acetyl Hexapeptide-8, Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate, Tripeptide-1, Palmitoyl Oligopeptide, Palmitoyl Pentapeptide-4, Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-5, Acetyl Tetrapeptide-2, Madecassoside, Asiaticoside, Parfum, CI 17200 Betaine Pentapeptide-18 Glycosaminoglycans Propanediol Bis-PEG-8 Dimethicone Palmitoyl Tripeptide-38 Laminaria Japonica Extract Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer Polyglutamic Acid Aminobutyric Acid Urea Polyporus Umbellatus Extract Phenoxyethanol Water, Butylene Glycol, Betaine, Pentapeptide-18, Acetyl Hexapeptide-8, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1, Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7, Palmitoyl Oligopeptide, Copper Tripe 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. Copper Tripeptide-1 (GHK-Cu) is a skin repairing ingredient known for its ability to boost collagen, improve firmness, and support skin regeneration. It is a complex made up of a naturally occurring peptide (glycine-histidine-lysine) and copper, an essential trace element. While studying wound healing, researchers noticed GHK-Cu stimulated hair follicle enlargement and growth by keeping hair in its active growth phase longer. This has made it a promising ingredient for hair regrowth treatments. Some people have reported increased facial hair. While GHK-Cu can make your hair follicles bigger, it usually doesn’t turn soft, barely-visible facial hairs into thick, dark ones. Anecdotal reports suggest that overusing copper peptides might lead to premature aging due to excess free copper or enzyme imbalances. This claim isn’t backed by large-scale studies. Unfortunately, there are limited human studies for this ingredient. While early results are promising, many studies are either small, in-vitro, or not rigorously controlled. For example, there is a 1998 study that explored the effects of copper tripeptide, vitamin C, tretinoin, and melatonin on skin repair and collagen synthesis. After one month, increased procollagen production was seen in 7 out of 10 participants using copper tripeptide (more than those using vitamin C, mela