SkinCeuticals P-Tiox Wrinkle Modulating Peptide Serum Versus L'Oreal Revitalift Laser Tri-Peptide Serum

SkinCeuticals P-Tiox Wrinkle Modulating Peptide Serum Versus L'Oreal Revitalift Laser Tri-Peptide Serum Detailed comparison of SkinCeuticals P-Tiox Wrinkle Modulating Peptide Serum versus L'Oreal Revitalift Laser Tri-Peptide Serum. This anti-aging serum is formulated around Dipeptide Diaminobutyroyl Benzylamide Diacetate and Acetyl Hexapeptide-8 to soften the look of wrinkles and refine skin texture. This anti-aging serum is formulated around Bifida Ferment Lysate and Acetyl Hexapeptide-8 to soften the look of wrinkles and refine skin texture. Water Niacinamide Gluconolactone Butylene Glycol PEG/PPG/Polybutylene Glycol-8/5/3 Glycerin Alcohol Denat. Pentylene Glycol Methyl Gluceth-20 Glycerin Potassium Hydroxide Hydroxyethylcellulose Salicylic Acid Chlorphenesin Phytic Acid Adenosine Sodium Benzoate Laminaria Digitata Extract Dipeptide Diaminobutyroyl Benzylamide Diacetate Acetyl Hexapeptide-8 Water, Niacinamide, Gluconolactone, Butylene Glycol, PEG/PPG/Polybutylene Glycol-8/5/3 Glycerin, Alcohol Denat., Pentylene Glycol, Methyl Gluceth-20, Glycerin, Potassium Hydroxide, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Salicylic Acid, Chlorphenesin, Phytic Acid, Adenosine, Sodium Benzoate, Laminaria Digitata Extract, Dipeptide Diaminobutyroyl Benzylamide Diacetate, Acetyl Hexapeptide-8 Bifida Ferment Lysate Polyglyceryl-4 Caprate Sodium Hyaluronate Betaine Acetyl Dipeptide-1 Cetyl Ester Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7 Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1 Secale Cereale Seed Extract Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate Sodium Hydroxide Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate Ascorbyl Glucoside Calcium Pantothenate Isononyl Isononanoate Isopropyl Myristate Polyglyceryl-2 Isostearate Acetic Acid Ammonium Polyacryloyldimethyl Taurate Caprylyl Glycol Carbomer Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose Lactic Acid Polyepsilon-Lysine Polysorbate 20 PPG-6-Decyltetradeceth-30 Sodium Lactate Sorbitan Laurate Tocopherol Simethicone Benzyl Alcohol Citronellol Linalool Parfum Water, Bifida Ferment Lysate, Glycerin, Alcohol Denat., Polyglyceryl-4 Caprate, Sodium Hyaluronate, Betaine, Acetyl Dipeptide-1 Cetyl Ester, Acetyl Hexapeptide-8, Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1, Phytic Acid, Secale Cereale Seed Extract, Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate, Sodium Hydroxide, Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate, Ascorbyl Glucoside, Calcium Pantothenate, Isononyl Isononanoate, Isopropyl Myristate, Polyglyceryl-2 Isostearate, Acetic Acid, Ammonium Polyacryloyldimethyl Taurate, Butylene Glycol, Caprylyl Glycol, Carbomer, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose, Lactic Acid, Pentylene Glycol, Polyepsilon-Lysine, Polysorbate 20, PPG-6-Decyltetradeceth-30, Sodium Lactate, Sorbitan Laurate, Tocopherol, Simethicone, Benzyl Alcohol, Citronellol, Linalool, Chlorphenesin, Sodium Benzoate, Parfum 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. Alcohol Denat. is an alcohol with a denaturant property. It is created by mixing ethanol with other additives. The "denat" part just means "denatured"; common denaturants include Denatonium Benzoate, t-butyl alcohol, and Diethyl Phthalate. This step makes the alcohol undrinkable (and lets brand skip taxes related to beverage alcohol). This ingredient gets a bad rep because it is irritating and drying due to its astringent property. Astringents draw out natural oils in tissue to constrict pores and dry out your skin. However, alcohol denat. is not all that bad. Due to its low molecular weight, alcohol denat. tends to evaporate quickly. One study on pig skin found half of applied alcohol evaporated in 10 seconds and less than 3% stayed on skin. This also helps other ingredients become better absorbed upon application. Studies are conflicted about whether this ingredient causes skin dehydration. One study from 2005 found adding emollients to propanol-based sanitizer decreased skin dryness and irritation. Another study found irritation only occurs if your skin is already damaged. Small amounts of alcohol are generally tolerated by oily skin or people who live in humid environments. The rule of thumb is this ingredient will probably not affect your skin much if it is near the end of an ingredients list. One thing to note: People with ALDH2 (aldehyde dehydrogenase 2) deficiency may experience skin irritation from continued alcohol use. About 8% of the world's population have this deficiency. The Cosmetic Ingredient Review Expert Panel has determined denatured alcohols to be safe for use in concentrations between 0.05% and 12% (depending on which denaturant is used). Also... This in