MEDI-PEEL Peptide 9 Aqua Essence Lifting Eye Cream Versus MEDI-PEEL Peptide 9 Aqua Essence Lifting Ampoule

MEDI-PEEL Peptide 9 Aqua Essence Lifting Eye Cream Versus MEDI-PEEL Peptide 9 Aqua Essence Lifting Ampoule Detailed comparison of MEDI-PEEL Peptide 9 Aqua Essence Lifting Eye Cream versus MEDI-PEEL Peptide 9 Aqua Essence Lifting Ampoule. This anti-aging eye moisturizer is formulated around Niacinamide and Adenosine to soften the look of wrinkles. This anti-aging ampoule is formulated around Niacinamide and Palmitoyl Tripeptide-5 to soften the look of wrinkles. Water Glycerin Triethylhexanoin Dipropylene Glycol Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride Cetearyl Alcohol Polysorbate 60 1,2-Hexanediol Niacinamide Glyceryl Stearate Stearic Acid Glyceryl Stearate Se Palmitic Acid Sorbitan Sesquioleate Dimethicone Xanthan Gum Lecithin Hydroxyethyl Ethylcellulose Ethylhexylglycerin Disodium EDTA Adenosine Tocopherol Allantoin Hydrogenated Polyisobutene Butylene Glycol Panthenol Disodium Phosphate Chondrus Crispus Extract Hydrolyzed Elastin Sodium Phosphate Hair Extract Tripeptide-1 Copper Tripeptide-1 Hexapeptide-9 Palmitoyl Pentapeptide-4 Acetyl Hexapeptide-8 Acetyl Octapeptide-3 Nonapeptide-1 Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1 Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7 Collagen Extract Astaxanthin Water, Glycerin, Triethylhexanoin, Dipropylene Glycol, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Cetearyl Alcohol, Polysorbate 60, 1,2-Hexanediol, Niacinamide, Glyceryl Stearate, Stearic Acid, Glyceryl Stearate Se, Palmitic Acid, Sorbitan Sesquioleate, Dimethicone, Xanthan Gum, Lecithin, Hydroxyethyl Ethylcellulose, Ethylhexylglycerin, Disodium EDTA, Adenosine, Tocopherol, Allantoin, Hydrogenated Polyisobutene, Butylene Glycol, Panthenol, Disodium Phosphate, Chondrus Crispus Extract, Hydrolyzed Elastin, Sodium Phosphate, Hair Extract, Tripeptide-1, Copper Tripeptide-1, Hexapeptide-9, Palmitoyl Pentapeptide-4, Acetyl Hexapeptide-8, Acetyl Octapeptide-3, Nonapeptide-1, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1, Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7, Collagen Extract, Astaxanthin Isopentyldiol Propanediol Xylitylglucoside Anhydroxylitol Xylitol Betaine Hydrolyzed Collagen Stomach 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 Caprylyl Glycol Glycereth-25 PCA Isostearate Palmitoyl Tripeptide-5 Alanine/Histidine/Lysine Polypeptide Copper Hcl Dipeptide-2 Glutathione Thioctic Acid Ubiquinone Cholesterol PEG-5 Rapeseed Sterol Tocopheryl Acetate Ceteth-3 Ceteth-5 Hydrogenated Lecithin Potassium Cetyl Phosphate Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate Carbomer Benzyl Glycol Hydroxyacetophenone 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, 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