MEDI-PEEL Peptide 9 Aqua Essence Lifting Ampoule Versus MEDI-PEEL Peptide 9 Volume Bio Tox Ampoule Pro

MEDI-PEEL Peptide 9 Aqua Essence Lifting Ampoule Versus MEDI-PEEL Peptide 9 Volume Bio Tox Ampoule Pro Detailed comparison of MEDI-PEEL Peptide 9 Aqua Essence Lifting Ampoule versus MEDI-PEEL Peptide 9 Volume Bio Tox Ampoule Pro. This anti-aging ampoule is formulated around Niacinamide and Palmitoyl Tripeptide-5 to soften the look of wrinkles. This anti-aging ampoule is formulated around Niacinamide and Adenosine to soften the look of wrinkles and refine skin texture. Water Butylene Glycol Isopentyldiol Glycerin Niacinamide Panthenol 1,2-Hexanediol Propanediol Dipropylene Glycol Xylitylglucoside Anhydroxylitol Xylitol Betaine Allantoin Hydrolyzed Elastin Hydrolyzed Collagen Stomach Extract Hair Extract Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate Sodium Hyaluronate Hyaluronic Acid Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid Hydroxypropyltrimonium Hyaluronate Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate Hydrolyzed Glycosaminoglycans Sodium Polyacryloyldimethyl Taurate Arginine Glucose Hydrogenated Polydecene Trideceth-10 Macadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil Hydrogenated Polyisobutene Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride Caprylyl Glycol Glycereth-25 PCA Isostearate Xanthan Gum Palmitoyl Tripeptide-5 Acetyl Hexapeptide-8 Alanine/Histidine/Lysine Polypeptide Copper Hcl Copper Tripeptide-1 Dipeptide-2 Palmitoyl Pentapeptide-4 Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1 Tripeptide-1 Acetyl Octapeptide-3 Glutathione Thioctic Acid Ubiquinone Astaxanthin Cholesterol PEG-5 Rapeseed Sterol Tocopheryl Acetate Ceteth-3 Ceteth-5 Hydrogenated Lecithin Potassium Cetyl Phosphate Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate Carbomer Benzyl Glycol Hydroxyacetophenone Ethylhexylglycerin Adenosine Disodium EDTA Parfum Water, Butylene Glycol, Isopentyldiol, Glycerin, Niacinamide, Panthenol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Propanediol, Dipropylene Glycol, Xylitylglucoside, Anhydroxylitol, Xylitol, Betaine, Allantoin, Hydrolyzed Elastin, Hydrolyzed Collagen, Stomach Extract, Hair Extract, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Sodium Hyaluronate, Hyaluronic Acid, Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Hydroxypropyltrimonium Hyaluronate, Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate, Hydrolyzed Glycosaminoglycans, Sodium Polyacryloyldimethyl Taurate, Arginine, Glucose, Hydrogenated Polydecene, Trideceth-10, Macadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil, Hydrogenated Polyisobutene, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Caprylyl Glycol, Glycereth-25 PCA Isostearate, Xanthan Gum, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-5, Acetyl Hexapeptide-8, Alanine/Histidine/Lysine Polypeptide Copper Hcl, Copper Tripeptide-1, Dipeptide-2, Palmitoyl Pentapeptide-4, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1, Tripeptide-1, Acetyl Octapeptide-3, Glutathione, Thioctic Acid, Ubiquinone, Astaxanthin, Cholesterol, PEG-5 Rapeseed Sterol, Tocopheryl Acetate, Ceteth-3, Ceteth-5, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Potassium Cetyl Phosphate, Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate, Carbomer, Benzyl Glycol, Hydroxyacetophenone, Ethylhexylglycerin, Adenosine, Disodium EDTA, Parfum Sodium Lactate Gellan Gum PEG-60 Hydrogenated Castor Oil Actinidia Chinensis Fruit Extract Eucalyptus Globulus Leaf Extract Centella Asiatica Extract Golden Extract Polygonum Cuspidatum Root Extract Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract Fructan Chamomilla Recutita Extract Glycine Polysorbate 80 Serine Glutamic Acid Ectoin Aspartic Acid Leucine Oryza Sativa Extract Alanine Lysine Tyrosine Phenylalanine Valine Threonine Proline Isoleucine Histidine Methionine Cysteine Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7 Hydrolyzed Sodium H 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. 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 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. Acetyl Octapeptide-3 is a synthetic peptide also commonly known as SNAP-8. It is a lab-made peptide often marketed as a gentler, topical alternative to Botox. It works by mimicking part of a protein involved in muscle contractions, which may help relax facial tension and reduce the appearance of fine lines (mostly around the eyes and forehead). It’s considered a “next-gen” version of Argireline (Acetyl Hexapeptide-8), an older peptide with more research behind it that also supports collagen production. SNAP-8 showed slightly better results than Argireline in one small manufacturer-funded study, but there’s limited independent research. Plus, most tests use concentrations higher than what’s typically found in skincare products. This ingredient might offer a subtle smoothing effect but it won't don’t deliver the dramatic results of actual Botox injections. Think of it more like a supporting actor in your skincare lineup. Adenosine is a purine nucleoside that your body already makes in every cell. In skincare, it acts mainly as a skin conditioning and anti-aging agent. The way it works is fairly well mapped out: Your skin has cells called fibroblasts that build collagen (the stuff that keeps skin firm and smooth). Adenosine basically flips a switch on these cells that tells them to get to work making more collagen and other proteins. These cells slow down on their own as skin ages, so Adenosine