Nerds. Multi-Peptide Smart-Aging Moisturizer Versus Origins Youthtopia Peptide Plumping Apple Cream

Nerds. Multi-Peptide Smart-Aging Moisturizer Versus Origins Youthtopia Peptide Plumping Apple Cream Detailed comparison of Nerds. Multi-Peptide Smart-Aging Moisturizer versus Origins Youthtopia Peptide Plumping Apple Cream. This anti-aging moisturizer is formulated around Palmitoyl Tripeptide-5 and Squalane to soften the look of wrinkles and hydrate skin. This anti-aging moisturizer is formulated around Acetyl Hexapeptide-8 and Squalane to soften the look of wrinkles and hydrate skin. Water Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride Propanediol Cetearyl Olivate Glycerin Sorbitan Olivate Palmitoyl Tripeptide-5 Squalane Acetyl Hexapeptide-8 Glyceryl Stearate Sodium PCA Dimethicone Coco-Caprylate/Caprate Betaine Sodium Hyaluronate Butyrospermum Parkii Butter Panthenol Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Powder Tocopherol Xanthan Gum Phenoxyethanol Ethylhexylglycerin Sodium Phytate Citric Acid Water, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Propanediol, Cetearyl Olivate, Glycerin, Sorbitan Olivate, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-5, Squalane, Acetyl Hexapeptide-8, Glyceryl Stearate, Sodium PCA, Dimethicone, Coco-Caprylate/Caprate, Betaine, Sodium Hyaluronate, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Panthenol, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Powder, Tocopherol, Xanthan Gum, Phenoxyethanol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Sodium Phytate, Citric Acid Isoamyl Laurate Pyrus Malus Seed Oil Malus Domestica Fruit Cell Culture Extract Pyrus Malus Fiber Zingiber Officinale Root Extract Laminaria Digitata Extract Laminaria Saccharina Extract Lactobacillus Ferment Caffeine Oryzanol Glycine Soja Oil Lecithin Butylene Glycol Resveratrol Chamomilla Recutita Flower Oil Mentha Piperita Oil Coriandrum Sativum Fruit Oil Citrus Nobilis Peel Oil Mimosa Tenuiflora Leaf Extract Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Oil Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit Oil Citrus Limon Peel Oil Rosa Damascena Flower Extract Rosa Damascena Flower Oil Michelia Alba Flower Oil Copaifera Officinalis Resin Ferula Galbaniflua Resin Oil Jasminum Sambac Flower Extract Ricinus Communis Seed Oil Pelargonium Graveolens Flower Oil Linalool Citral Limonene Citronellol Geraniol PEG-40 Stearate Carbomer Potassium Sorbate Mica CI 77891 Water, Glycerin, Squalane, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Isoamyl Laurate, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Cetearyl Olivate, Pyrus Malus Seed Oil, Malus Domestica Fruit Cell Culture Extract, Pyrus Malus Fiber, Zingiber Officinale Root Extract, Laminaria Digitata Extract, Laminaria Saccharina Extract, Lactobacillus Ferment, Sodium Hyaluronate, Caffeine, Oryzanol, Tocopherol, Glycine Soja Oil, Acetyl Hexapeptide-8, Ethylhexylglycerin, Lecithin, Butylene Glycol, Resveratrol, Sorbitan Olivate, Chamomilla Recutita Flower Oil, Mentha Piperita Oil, Coriandrum Sativum Fruit Oil, Citrus Nobilis Peel Oil, Mimosa Tenuiflora Leaf Extract, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Oil, Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit Oil, Citrus Limon Peel Oil, Rosa Damascena Flower Extract, Rosa Damascena Flower Oil, Michelia Alba Flower Oil, Copaifera Officinalis Resin, Ferula Galbaniflua Resin Oil, Jasminum Sambac Flower Extract, Ricinus Communis Seed Oil, Pelargonium Graveolens Flower Oil, Linalool, Citral, Limonene, Citronellol, Geraniol, PEG-40 Stearate, Xanthan Gum, Carbomer, Phenoxyethanol, Potassium Sorbate, Mica, CI 77891 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. 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. 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 conc