Mother Science Molecular Genesis Barrier Repair Moisturizer Versus Lancer Skincare Gravity Defying Moisturizer

Mother Science Molecular Genesis Barrier Repair Moisturizer Versus Lancer Skincare Gravity Defying Moisturizer Detailed comparison of Mother Science Molecular Genesis Barrier Repair Moisturizer versus Lancer Skincare Gravity Defying Moisturizer. This barrier-repair moisturizer is formulated around Copper Tripeptide-1 and Ceramide EOP to strengthen the skin barrier and soften the look of wrinkles. This anti-aging moisturizer is formulated around Acetyl Hexapeptide-8 and Ceramide NP to soften the look of wrinkles and strengthen the skin barrier. Water Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride Cetearyl Alcohol Squalane Glycerin Dicaprylyl Carbonate Dimethyl Isosorbide Glyceryl Stearate Citrate Microcrystalline Cellulose Butyrospermum Parkii Butter Malassezin Copper Tripeptide-1 Ceramide EOP Sh-Oligopeptide-1 Sh-Oligopeptide-2 Sh-Polypeptide-1 Sh-Polypeptide-11 Sh-Polypeptide-9 Ceramide NP Ceramide AP Phytosphingosine Cholesterol Sodium Hyaluronate Carbomer 1,2-Hexanediol Bacillus Tocopherol Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer Cetearyl Glucoside C15-23 Alkane C13-14 Alkane Glyceryl Caprylate Decyl Glucoside Ethylhexylglycerin Hexylene Glycol Acetyl Glutamine Lecithin Sodium Lauroyl Lactylate Caprylyl Glycol Cellulose Gum Phenoxyethanol Xanthan Gum Water, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Cetearyl Alcohol, Squalane, Glycerin, Dicaprylyl Carbonate, Dimethyl Isosorbide, Glyceryl Stearate Citrate, Microcrystalline Cellulose, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Malassezin, Copper Tripeptide-1, Ceramide EOP, Sh-Oligopeptide-1, Sh-Oligopeptide-2, Sh-Polypeptide-1, Sh-Polypeptide-11, Sh-Polypeptide-9, Ceramide NP, Ceramide AP, Phytosphingosine, Cholesterol, Sodium Hyaluronate, Carbomer, 1,2-Hexanediol, Bacillus, Tocopherol, Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Cetearyl Glucoside, C15-23 Alkane, C13-14 Alkane, Glyceryl Caprylate, Decyl Glucoside, Ethylhexylglycerin, Hexylene Glycol, Acetyl Glutamine, Lecithin, Sodium Lauroyl Lactylate, Caprylyl Glycol, Cellulose Gum, Phenoxyethanol, Xanthan Gum Coconut Alkanes C12-16 Alcohols Potassium Cetyl Phosphate Acetyl Hexapeptide-8 Gigartina Stellata Extract Citrus Grandis Peel Oil Hydrogenated Lecithin Palmitic Acid Coco-Caprylate/Caprate Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6 Butylene Glycol Propanediol Hydroxyacetophenone Sodium Phytate Sodium Benzoate Limonene Water, Dicaprylyl Carbonate, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Cetearyl Alcohol, Glycerin, Coconut Alkanes, 1,2-Hexanediol, Squalane, C12-16 Alcohols, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Potassium Cetyl Phosphate, Acetyl Hexapeptide-8, Gigartina Stellata Extract, Ceramide NP, Ceramide AP, Phytosphingosine, Cholesterol, Ceramide EOP, Copper Tripeptide-1, Citrus Grandis Peel Oil, Sodium Hyaluronate, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Palmitic Acid, Tocopherol, Coco-Caprylate/Caprate, Sodium Lauroyl Lactylate, Cetearyl Glucoside, Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6, Butylene Glycol, Propanediol, Hydroxyacetophenone, Ethylhexylglycerin, Xanthan Gum, Carbomer, Sodium Phytate, Sodium Benzoate, Phenoxyethanol, Limonene 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 This ingredient is also known as shea butter. It is a plant-derived extract from the nuts of the Africa shea tree and one of the most well-studied emollients. Because it has a high concentration of fatty acids (primarily oleic, stearic, and linoleic) it is able to form a protective barrier on the skin's surface. This helps seal in moisture and prevents transepidermal water loss (TEWL). In vitro research found an increase in skin hydration by 58% and a decrease in TEWL by 37.8% after 24 hours of applying this ingredient (pretty impressive for a single ingredient!). Besides hydration, shea butter also contains triterpenes that have anti-inflammatory potential. In particule, lupeol cinnamate has shown the highest anti-inflammatory activity in vivo. Shea butter also contains vitamins A and E which may contribute to antioxidant activity. While Shea Butter has an SPF rating of about 3-4, it is not a sunscreen replacement. This ingredient may not be fungal acne safe because its fatty acids fall within the C11-C24 range that the Malassezia yeast can metabolize. Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride (aka MCT Oil) is a lightweight emollient, solvent, and texture enhancer. It is considered a skin-softener by helping to prevent moisture loss. Though it behaves like an oil, it is not technically one due to its chemical composition. One perk of this ingredient is that it is very stable, resistant to oxidation, and unlikely to go rancid. In practice, that translates to a long shelf life and a consistently elegant skin feel. While there is an assumption Caprylic Triglyceride can clog pores due to it being derived from coconut oil, there is no research supporting this. Just patch test if you have concerns. Fractionated coconut oil and MCT Oil are both listed as Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride according to INCI. This is because INCI names are based on the ingredient’s final chemical composition and not its marketing name or source. This ingredient is treated as the gold standard fungal acne safe oil. Even though it is coconut derived, the problematic lauric acid is stripped out. This leaves just caprylic (C8) and capric (C10) acid. These chain lengths actually trend antifungal; a 2020 study found caprylic acid was enough to disrupt Malassezia furfur cell membrane, with a caprylic acid derivative damaging membrane structures at concentrations as low as 0.2%. 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 ver