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Olival Professional Peptide Serum P Versus Avant Skincare Pink Orchid Subtle Restoring Overnight Serum

Olival Professional Peptide Serum P Versus Avant Skincare Pink Orchid Subtle Restoring Overnight Serum Detailed comparison of Olival Professional Peptide Serum P versus Avant Skincare Pink Orchid Subtle Restoring Overnight Serum. This anti-aging serum is formu

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Olival Professional Peptide Serum P Versus Avant Skincare Pink Orchid Subtle Restoring Overnight Serum Detailed comparison of Olival Professional Peptide Serum P versus Avant Skincare Pink Orchid Subtle Restoring Overnight Serum. This anti-aging serum is formulated around Palmitoyl Tripeptide-38 and Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1 to soften the look of wrinkles and refine skin texture. This anti-aging serum is formulated around Sodium Hyaluronate and Acetyl Hexapeptide-8 to soften the look of wrinkles and hydrate skin. Water Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice Glycerin Palmitoyl Tripeptide-38 Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1 Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7 Butylene Glycol Sodium Hyaluronate Carbomer Hydroxypropyl Cyclodextrin Polysorbate 20 Phenoxyethanol Ethylhexylglycerin Sodium Benzoate Potassium Sorbate Citric Acid Sodium Hydroxide Water, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Glycerin, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-38, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1, Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7, Butylene Glycol, Sodium Hyaluronate, Carbomer, Hydroxypropyl Cyclodextrin, Polysorbate 20, Phenoxyethanol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Sodium Benzoate, Potassium Sorbate, Citric Acid, Sodium Hydroxide Propylene Glycol Bis-PEG-18 Methyl Ether Dimethyl Silane CI 77015 Xanthan Gum Titanium Dioxide Glyceryl Caprylate Malva Sylvestris Leaf Extract Dendrobium Nobile Extract Paeonia Lactiflora Root Extract Caprylyl Glycol Acetyl Hexapeptide-8 Pentapeptide-18 Sodium Glutamate Water, Glycerin, Phenoxyethanol, Propylene Glycol, Bis-PEG-18 Methyl Ether Dimethyl Silane, Sodium Hyaluronate, CI 77015, Ethylhexylglycerin, Xanthan Gum, Carbomer, Titanium Dioxide, Glyceryl Caprylate, Malva Sylvestris Leaf Extract, Citric Acid, Sodium Hydroxide, Dendrobium Nobile Extract, Paeonia Lactiflora Root Extract, Caprylyl Glycol, Acetyl Hexapeptide-8, Pentapeptide-18, Sodium Glutamate These ingredients are found in both products. Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount. 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 confirmed relevant reactions. 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 to this, citric acid is usually included in small amounts as a pH adjuster. This helps keep products slightly more acidic and compatible with skin's natural pH. In skincare formulas, citric acid can: While it can provide some skin benefits, research shows lactic acid and glycolic acid are generally more effective and less irritating exfoliants. Most citric acid used in skincare today is made by fermenting sugars (usually from molasses). This synthetic version is identical to the natural citrus form but easier to stabilize and use in formulations. Rosacea skin has a lower threshold for acids generally, with 62.5% of rosacea subjects in one study reacting to lactic acid in a sting test. This is why we mark citric acid as a potential rosacea trigger. However, this ingredient shows up as a pH adjuster or chelator at roughly 0.1-1% in many products. These low levels are unlikely to be an issue for rosacea skin and becomes a potential trigger at exfoliating concentrations (20%). Because everybody's skin is unique, we recommend a patch test if you are unsure. Ethylhexylglycerin is created from glycerin. It is a multitasker ingredient that: The CIR Expert Panel found minimal skin absorption or sensitization of any kind in a safety assessment. Though this ingredient is considered well-tolerated, a small number of cases of allergic dermatitis have been published since 2002. Just be sure to patch test if you are unsure. Industry-reported use ranges from 8% in rinse-off products and 2% in leave-on formulations. Glycerin (or glycerol) is a compound naturally found in your skin. It's a powerhouse humectant that pulls water into the stratum corneum. Topically, glycerin does several things at once: Your skin makes glycerin on its ow