MEDI-PEEL Peptide 9 Aqua Essence Toner Versus MEDI-PEEL Anti-aging Toner with Glutathione

MEDI-PEEL Peptide 9 Aqua Essence Toner Versus MEDI-PEEL Anti-aging Toner with Glutathione Detailed comparison of MEDI-PEEL Peptide 9 Aqua Essence Toner versus MEDI-PEEL Anti-aging Toner with Glutathione. This anti-aging toner is formulated around Trehalose and Adenosine to soften the look of wrinkles and hydrate skin. This anti-aging toner is formulated around Niacinamide and Glutathione to soften the look of wrinkles and brighten dull-looking skin. Water Glycerin Butylene Glycol Betaine Trehalose Hydroxyacetophenone PEG-60 Hydrogenated Castor Oil Arginine Carbomer Sodium PCA Ethylhexylglycerin Adenosine Parfum Sodium Hyaluronate Desamido Collagen Juniperus Communis Fruit Extract Magnolia Officinalis Bark Extract Eucalyptus Globulus Leaf Extract Fructan Hydrolyzed Collagen Hydrogenated Polyisobutene Propanediol Glyceryl Polymethacrylate Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer Sorbitan Laurate Propylene Glycol Hydrolyzed Glycosaminoglycans 1,2-Hexanediol Nonoxynol-14 Phenoxyethanol Chondrus Crispus Extract Hydroxyethylcellulose Benzyl Glycol Acetyl Dipeptide-1 Cetyl Ester Astaxanthin Ethyl Hexanediol Hydrolyzed Elastin Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid Palmitoyl Tripeptide-5 Caprylyl Glycol Anemarrhena Asphodeloides Root Extract Acetyl Hexapeptide-8 Copper Tripeptide-1 Hyaluronic Acid Acetyl Octapeptide-3 Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7 Hexapeptide-9 Raspberry Ketone Palmitoyl Oligopeptide Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1 Palmitoyl Pentapeptide-4 Water, Glycerin, Butylene Glycol, Betaine, Trehalose, Hydroxyacetophenone, PEG-60 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Arginine, Carbomer, Sodium PCA, Ethylhexylglycerin, Adenosine, Parfum, Sodium Hyaluronate, Desamido Collagen, Juniperus Communis Fruit Extract, Magnolia Officinalis Bark Extract, Eucalyptus Globulus Leaf Extract, Fructan, Hydrolyzed Collagen, Hydrogenated Polyisobutene, Propanediol, Glyceryl Polymethacrylate, Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer, Sorbitan Laurate, Propylene Glycol, Hydrolyzed Glycosaminoglycans, 1,2-Hexanediol, Nonoxynol-14, Phenoxyethanol, Chondrus Crispus Extract, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Benzyl Glycol, Acetyl Dipeptide-1 Cetyl Ester, Astaxanthin, Ethyl Hexanediol, Hydrolyzed Elastin, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-5, Caprylyl Glycol, Anemarrhena Asphodeloides Root Extract, Acetyl Hexapeptide-8, Copper Tripeptide-1, Hyaluronic Acid, Acetyl Octapeptide-3, Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7, Hexapeptide-9, Raspberry Ketone, Palmitoyl Oligopeptide, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1, Palmitoyl Pentapeptide-4 Hippophae Rhamnoides Water Dipropylene Glycol Niacinamide Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride PPG-13-Decyltetradeceth-24 Hydrogenated Lecithin Glutathione Tromethamine Cetearyl Alcohol Disodium EDTA Stearic Acid Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate Terminalia Ferdinandiana Fruit Extract Lecithin Pentylene Glycol Acetyl Glutamine Folic Acid Bacillus/Soybean Ferment Extract Oligopeptide-1 Hexapeptide-11 Oligopeptide-2 Oligopeptide-3 Hydrolyzed Pea Protein Madecassoside Phytosterols Squalane Olea Europaea Fruit Oil Tocopherol Polyglyceryl-10 Stearate Panthenol Hydroxypropyltrimonium Hyaluronate Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate Potassium Hyaluronate Ceramide NP Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate Butyrospermum Parkii Butter Biotin Pyridoxine Cyanocobalamin Riboflavin Thiamine Hcl Retinol Bioflavonoids Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate Menadione Linoleic Acid Beta-Carotene Hippophae Rhamnoides Water, Glycerin, Dipropylene Glycol, Propanediol, Niacinamide, 1,2-Hexanediol, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Water, 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. 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. 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). Carbomer is a synthetic thickening and gelling agent. It's basically the ingredient that gives a lot of serums, gels, creams, and sunscreens their smooth, non-sticky texture. Although legally permitted at very high levels, carbomers are normally used at concentrations below 1%. It also needs to be neutralized to actually thicken, and because it is a large molecule, it doesn't really penetrate the skin barrier. Allergy-wise, the risk is very low. Clinical studies show carbomers have low potential for skin irritation/sensitization even at concentrations up to 100%. A 2024 UK study patch-tested 1,302 patients and found true allergy to the parent group of carbomer to be rare with no confi