Skinfix Barrier+ Triple Lipid-Hyaluronate Serum Versus PCA Skin Exlinea Peptide Smoothing Serum

Skinfix Barrier+ Triple Lipid-Hyaluronate Serum Versus PCA Skin Exlinea Peptide Smoothing Serum Detailed comparison of Skinfix Barrier+ Triple Lipid-Hyaluronate Serum versus PCA Skin Exlinea Peptide Smoothing Serum. This barrier-repair serum is formulated around Jojoba Oil/Macadamia Seed Oil Esters and Squalene to strengthen the skin barrier and hydrate skin. This anti-aging serum is formulated around Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice and Gluconolactone to soften the look of wrinkles and refine skin texture. Water Propanediol Jojoba Oil/Macadamia Seed Oil Esters Caprylyl Caprylate/Caprate Glycerin Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-11 Glycine Soja Seed Extract Oryza Sativa Bran Extract Squalene Sodium Hyaluronate Tocopherol Phytosteryl Macadamiate Paeonia Albiflora Root Extract Gluconolactone Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate Phytosterols Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract Helianthus Annuus Extract Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice Chondrus Crispus Extract Xanthan Gum Ethylhexylglycerin Potassium Sorbate Sodium Benzoate Citric Acid Phenoxyethanol Water, Propanediol, Jojoba Oil/Macadamia Seed Oil Esters, Caprylyl Caprylate/Caprate, Glycerin, Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-11, Glycine Soja Seed Extract, Oryza Sativa Bran Extract, Squalene, Sodium Hyaluronate, Tocopherol, Phytosteryl Macadamiate, Paeonia Albiflora Root Extract, Gluconolactone, Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate, Phytosterols, Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract, Helianthus Annuus Extract, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Chondrus Crispus Extract, Xanthan Gum, Ethylhexylglycerin, Potassium Sorbate, Sodium Benzoate, Citric Acid, Phenoxyethanol Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer Aminomethyl Propanol Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate 1,2-Hexanediol Caprylyl Glycol Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer Santalum Austrocaledonicum Wood Oil Aniba Rosodora Wood Oil Citrus Grandis Peel Oil Citrus Nobilis Peel Oil Tropolone Mentha Piperita Oil Acetyl Hexapeptide-8 Tocotrienols Oryza Sativa Bran Wax Water, Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Gluconolactone, Aminomethyl Propanol, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Sodium Benzoate, 1,2-Hexanediol, Caprylyl Glycol, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Santalum Austrocaledonicum Wood Oil, Aniba Rosodora Wood Oil, Phenoxyethanol, Sodium Hyaluronate, Citrus Grandis Peel Oil, Citrus Nobilis Peel Oil, Tropolone, Mentha Piperita Oil, Potassium Sorbate, Acetyl Hexapeptide-8, Phytosterols, Tocopherol, Tocotrienols, Oryza Sativa Bran Wax, Squalene 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. Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice is the filtered, stabilized liquid pressed from the inner gel of the aloe vera leaf. In cosmetics, it shows up as either soothing active or a water-replacement base. It is roughly 98-99% water and the last 1-2% is an interesting mix of polysaccharides, amino acids, vitamins, minerals, and enzymes. The polysaccharides do most of the work: they bind water at the skin surface for a light, non-greasy hydration boost. And one of the polysaccharides, glycomannan, is linked to fibroblast stimulation + collagen synthesis. This is also why aloe has such a long track record in wound and burn healing. This ingredient is also calming with anti-inflammatory and mild antimicrobial activity, making it a great pick for sensitive, irritated, or post-sun skin. Realistic expectations matter though; the solid evidence is mostly limited to hydration, soothing, and wound support. Deeper claims about anti-aging or sun protection are not well backed, and science reviews note it does not prevent radiation-induced skin injury. Because it plays well with almost everything, it's commonly used as a base alongside other actives like niacinamide or vitamin C. Typical usage concentrations range from 0.5% (where hydration benefits already show up) all the way to 90%+ (where it replaces water as the main base). The safety for this ingredient is well-establish as well. Overall, this is a great supporting ingredient for those who want a boost in hydration. Gluconolactone is a PHA. PHAs are a great gentle alternative to traditional AHAs. When applied, Gluconolactone has the same affect on skin as AHAs such as lactic acid. It helps dissolve the dead skin cells in the top layer of your skin. This improves texture and brightens the skin. PHAs are more gentle than AHAs due to their larger structure. They do not penetrate as deeply as AHAs and take a longer time to dissolve dead cells. Studies show PHAs do not cause as much irritation. Gluconolactone has some interesting properties: In a 2004 study, Gluconolactone was found to prevent UV damage in mouse skin cells and has not been found to increase sun sensitivity. However, we still recommend wearing SPF daily. This ingredient is is an created by reacting gluconic acid with an alcohol. Phenoxyethanol is one of the most widely used preservatives in skincare (and for good reason!). It has a large spectrum of antimicrobial activity and especially effective bacteria, yeast, and mold while only having a weak effect on your skin's natural microbiome. On a cellular level, it disrupts the cell membranes of microbes by poking holes that make the cell leak. This shuts down the chemical reactions the microbe needs to make energy so it can no longer survive. Another perk of this ingredient is that it stays functional across a wide pH range (3-10). You'll often see it paired with boosters like