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Skin Deva Peptide Power Blend Serum Versus Maelove Peptide Squad

Skin Deva Peptide Power Blend Serum Versus Maelove Peptide Squad Detailed comparison of Skin Deva Peptide Power Blend Serum versus Maelove Peptide Squad. This anti-aging serum is formulated around Matrixyl 3000 and Acetyl Hexapeptide-8 to soften the look of wr

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Skin Deva Peptide Power Blend Serum Versus Maelove Peptide Squad Detailed comparison of Skin Deva Peptide Power Blend Serum versus Maelove Peptide Squad. This anti-aging serum is formulated around Matrixyl 3000 and Acetyl Hexapeptide-8 to soften the look of wrinkles and strengthen the skin barrier. This anti-aging serum is formulated around Niacinamide and Copper Tripeptide-1 to soften the look of wrinkles and strengthen the skin barrier. Water Sodium Hyaluronate Panthenol Matrixyl 3000 Acetyl Hexapeptide-8 Niacinamide Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract Hydrolyzed Rice Protein Glycerin Copper Tripeptide-1 Lz1 Peptide Ceramide EOP Ceramide AP Ceramide NP Benzyl Alcohol Xanthan Gum Water, Sodium Hyaluronate, Panthenol, Matrixyl 3000, Acetyl Hexapeptide-8, Niacinamide, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Hydrolyzed Rice Protein, Glycerin, Copper Tripeptide-1, Lz1 Peptide, Ceramide EOP, Ceramide AP, Ceramide NP, Benzyl Alcohol, Xanthan Gum Propanediol Caprylyl Glycol Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil Allantoin Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1 Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7 Aloe Barbadensis Flower Extract Bisabolol Curcuma Longa Root Extract Melia Azadirachta Flower Extract Hamamelis Virginiana Water Chondrus Crispus Extract Glycine Pullulan Sodium Lactate Coccinia Indica Fruit Extract Dimethicone Butylene Glycol Polysorbate 20 Sodium Gluconate Madecassoside Hydrolyzed Gardenia Florida Extract Phytosphingosine Corallina Officinalis Extract Ocimum Sanctum Leaf Extract Sodium Lauroyl Lactylate Sclerotium Gum Maltodextrin Ethylhexylglycerin Proline Sodium PCA Sodium Hydroxide Lecithin Phenoxyethanol Citric Acid Alcohol Alcohol Denat. Water, Glycerin, Propanediol, Caprylyl Glycol, Niacinamide, Panthenol, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Copper Tripeptide-1, Ceramide EOP, Ceramide NP, Acetyl Hexapeptide-8, Ceramide AP, Allantoin, Sodium Hyaluronate, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1, Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7, Hydrolyzed Rice Protein, Aloe Barbadensis Flower Extract, Bisabolol, Curcuma Longa Root Extract, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Melia Azadirachta Flower Extract, Hamamelis Virginiana Water, Chondrus Crispus Extract, Glycine, Pullulan, Sodium Lactate, Coccinia Indica Fruit Extract, Dimethicone, Butylene Glycol, Polysorbate 20, Sodium Gluconate, Madecassoside, Hydrolyzed Gardenia Florida Extract, Phytosphingosine, Corallina Officinalis Extract, Ocimum Sanctum Leaf Extract, Sodium Lauroyl Lactylate, Sclerotium Gum, Maltodextrin, Ethylhexylglycerin, Proline, Xanthan Gum, Sodium PCA, Sodium Hydroxide, Lecithin, Phenoxyethanol, Citric Acid, Alcohol, Alcohol Denat. 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. Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract (tea extract) is one of the most well-researched plant extracts in skincare with an impressive resume. Black tea, green tea, and oolong tea are all harvested from the Camellia Sinensis plant. Studies show green tea extract and its catechins (like epigallocatechin gallate (EGCG)) help your skin cells product energy more efficiently and reducing the number of free-radicals that can damage your skin from the inside. In lab-grown skin models, this translated to younger, healthier, and stronger skin. There's also good sun protection data; researchers saw less DNA damage and redness on human skin when green tea was applied before UVB exposure. And the more they applied, the better the protection. Needless to say, this ingredient shouldn't replace your sunscreen. But it is a great supportive ingredient that you can already find in many sunscreens and antioxidant serums. A 2009 study found a 2% green tea lotion was effective for mild-to-moderate acne thanks to its anti-inflammatory and mild antimicrobial activity. The quality of the extract matters a lot here: Good extracts contain 50-90% catechins while lower quality ones are mostly there for marketing. We recommend reaching out to the brand if you have questions about the quality or source of their ingredients. Human Repeated Insult Patch Testing showed no irritation or sensitization at use concentrations (0.86% in leave-on products and up to 30% as leaf water). Ceramide AP is is a skin-identical lipid that mimics what your skin already makes naturally. Ceramides help maintain epidermal integrity and barrier function. You'll often see this ingredient paired with other ceramides (like ceramide NP), cho