Naturium Multi-Peptide Advanced Serum Versus Numbuzin No.9 NAD+ PDRN Glow Boosting Toner

Naturium Multi-Peptide Advanced Serum Versus Numbuzin No.9 NAD+ PDRN Glow Boosting Toner Detailed comparison of Naturium Multi-Peptide Advanced Serum versus Numbuzin No.9 NAD+ PDRN Glow Boosting Toner. This anti-aging serum is formulated around Acetyl Hexapeptide-8 and Ferulic Acid to soften the look of wrinkles. This anti-aging toner is formulated around Niacinamide and Sodium DNA to soften the look of wrinkles and brighten dull-looking skin. Water Propanediol Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride Isopentyldiol Ethylhexyl Polyhydroxystearate Squalane Tetradecane Glyceryl Stearate Citrate Butyrospermum Parkii Butter Polyglyceryl-3 Stearate Helianthus Annuus Extract Oryza Sativa Bran Extract Mannitol Phosphatidylcholine Ferulic Acid Arginine Acetyl Hexapeptide-8 Copper Palmitoyl Heptapeptide-14 Palmitoyl Sh-Heptapeptide-12 Sp Hydrolyzed Collagen Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract Lactic Acid/Glycolic Acid Copolymer Glycerin Tocopherol Pullulan Lysolecithin Sclerotium Gum Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer Dimethicone Sodium Phytate Diglycerin Hydrogenated Lecithin Silica Cetyl Alcohol Hydroxyacetophenone Polysorbate 60 Sorbitan Isostearate Sodium Hydroxide Sodium Benzoate Potassium Sorbate Polyvinyl Alcohol Decyl Glucoside Xanthan Gum Tocopheryl Acetate Sodium Chloride Citric Acid Phenoxyethanol Water, Propanediol, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Isopentyldiol, Ethylhexyl Polyhydroxystearate, Squalane, Tetradecane, Glyceryl Stearate Citrate, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Polyglyceryl-3 Stearate, Helianthus Annuus Extract, Oryza Sativa Bran Extract, Mannitol, Phosphatidylcholine, Ferulic Acid, Arginine, Acetyl Hexapeptide-8, Copper Palmitoyl Heptapeptide-14, Palmitoyl Sh-Heptapeptide-12 Sp, Hydrolyzed Collagen, Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract, Lactic Acid/Glycolic Acid Copolymer, Glycerin, Tocopherol, Pullulan, Lysolecithin, Sclerotium Gum, Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Dimethicone, Sodium Phytate, Diglycerin, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Silica, Cetyl Alcohol, Hydroxyacetophenone, Polysorbate 60, Sorbitan Isostearate, Sodium Hydroxide, Sodium Benzoate, Potassium Sorbate, Polyvinyl Alcohol, Decyl Glucoside, Xanthan Gum, Tocopheryl Acetate, Sodium Chloride, Citric Acid, Phenoxyethanol Methylpropanediol Niacinamide PEG/PPG-17/6 Copolymer 1,2-Hexanediol Tripropylene Glycol Glyceryl Glucoside Xylitylglucoside PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil Anhydroxylitol Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate Candida Bombicola/Glucose/Methyl Rapeseedate Ferment C20-40 Pareth-10 Xylitol Cetearyl Alcohol Sodium DNA Glucose Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6 Ethylhexylglycerin Adenosine Ceramide NP Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil Melia Azadirachta Leaf Extract Melia Azadirachta Flower Extract Hydroxyethylcellulose Sodium Citrate Phytosterols Coccinia Indica Fruit Extract Aloe Barbadensis Flower Extract Solanum Melongena Fruit Extract T-Butyl Alcohol Ocimum Sanctum Leaf Extract Curcuma Longa Root Extract Corallina Officinalis Extract Cyanocobalamin Butylene Glycol Adenosine Triphosphate Nicotinamide Adenine Dinucleotide Resveratrol Sodium Palmitoyl Sarcosinate Palmitic Acid C12-14 Alketh-12 Pisum Sativum Peptide Stearic Acid Polyglyceryl-6 Laurate Caprylyl Glycol Dipeptide Diaminobutyroyl Benzylamide Diacetate Dextran Hydrolyzed Elastin Soluble Collagen Acetyl Tetrapeptide-3 Trifolium Pratense Flower Extract Disodium EDTA Myristic Acid Mannose Sh-Octapeptide-4 Sh-Decapeptide-7 Palmitoyl P 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. 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%. Citric Acid is an alpha hydroxy acid (AHA) naturally found in citrus fruits like oranges, lemons, and limes. Like other AHAs, citric acid can exfoliate skin by breaking down the bonds that hold dead skin cells together. This helps reveal smoother and brighter skin underneath. However, this exfoliating effect only happens at high concentrations (20%) which can be hard to find in cosmetic products. Due