The INKEY List Peptide Moisturizer Versus DR's Secret Emulsion A6

The INKEY List Peptide Moisturizer Versus DR's Secret Emulsion A6 Detailed comparison of The INKEY List Peptide Moisturizer versus DR's Secret Emulsion A6. This hydrating emulsion is formulated around Squalane and Panthenol to hydrate skin and strengthen the skin barrier. Water Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride Glycerin C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate Cetearyl Alcohol Glyceryl Stearate Se Betaine Butylene Glycol Phenoxyethanol Benzyl Alcohol Carbomer Butyrospermum Parkii Butter Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate Sodium Hydroxide Ethylhexylglycerin Sodium Gluconate Tocopheryl Acetate Dehydroacetic Acid Hydrogenated Lecithin Phenethyl Alcohol Acetyl Hexapeptide-37 Maltodextrin Pentapeptide-48 Water, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Glycerin, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Cetearyl Alcohol, Glyceryl Stearate Se, Betaine, Butylene Glycol, Phenoxyethanol, Benzyl Alcohol, Carbomer, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate, Sodium Hydroxide, Ethylhexylglycerin, Sodium Gluconate, Tocopheryl Acetate, Dehydroacetic Acid, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Phenethyl Alcohol, Acetyl Hexapeptide-37, Maltodextrin, Pentapeptide-48 Cyclopentasiloxane Cyclohexasiloxane Squalane Glyceryl Stearate Bis-PEG-18 Methyl Ether Dimethyl Silane Polysorbate 60 PEG-100 Stearate Panthenol Sorbitan Sesquioleate Caprylyl Glycol Vitis Vinifera Seed Oil Citrus Limon Peel Oil Lactobacillus Lactobacillus/Punica Granatum Fruit Ferment Extract Polyacrylate-13 Glyceryl Polyacrylate Triethanolamine Polyisobutene Disodium EDTA Polysorbate 20 Sorbitan Isostearate Apium Graveolens Root Extract Brassica Oleracea Capitata Leaf Extract Brassica Oleracea Italica Extract Brassica Rapa Leaf Extract Daucus Carota Sativa Root Extract Oryza Sativa Extract Solanum Lycopersicum Fruit Extract Pentylene Glycol PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil PPG-26-Buteth-26 1,2-Hexanediol Lecithin Sodium Phosphate Copper Tripeptide-1 Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1 Oligopeptide-1 Water, Butylene Glycol, Glycerin, Cyclopentasiloxane, Cyclohexasiloxane, Squalane, Glyceryl Stearate, Bis-PEG-18 Methyl Ether Dimethyl Silane, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Polysorbate 60, Cetearyl Alcohol, PEG-100 Stearate, Panthenol, Sorbitan Sesquioleate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Caprylyl Glycol, Vitis Vinifera Seed Oil, Citrus Limon Peel Oil, Lactobacillus, Lactobacillus/Punica Granatum Fruit Ferment Extract, Polyacrylate-13, Glyceryl Polyacrylate, Carbomer, Triethanolamine, Polyisobutene, Disodium EDTA, Polysorbate 20, Sorbitan Isostearate, Apium Graveolens Root Extract, Brassica Oleracea Capitata Leaf Extract, Brassica Oleracea Italica Extract, Brassica Rapa Leaf Extract, Daucus Carota Sativa Root Extract, Oryza Sativa Extract, Solanum Lycopersicum Fruit Extract, Pentylene Glycol, PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, PPG-26-Buteth-26, 1,2-Hexanediol, Lecithin, Sodium Phosphate, Copper Tripeptide-1, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1, Oligopeptide-1, Phenoxyethanol These ingredients are found in both products. Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount. Butylene Glycol (or BG) is used within cosmetic products for a few different reasons: Overall, Butylene Glycol is a safe and well-rounded ingredient that works well with other ingredients. Though this ingredient works well with most skin types, some people with sensitive skin may experience a reaction such as allergic rashes, closed comedones, or itchiness. 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 concerns. Fractionated coconut oil and MCT Oil are both listed as Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride according to INCI. This is because INCI names are based on the ingredient’s final chemical composition and not its marketing name or source. This ingredient is treated as the gold standard fungal acne safe oil. Even though it is coconut derived, the problematic lauric acid is stripped out. This leaves just caprylic (C8) and capric (C10) acid. These chain lengths actually trend antifungal; a 2020 study found caprylic acid was enough to disrupt Malassezia furfur cell membrane, with a caprylic acid derivative damaging membrane structures at concentrations as low as 0.2%. 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. Cetearyl alcohol is a waxy mixture of two fatty alcohols: cetyl alcohol and stearyl alcohol. It is an emollient and emulsifier. Despite having "alcohol" in its name, it has nothing to do with drying solvent alcohols; the FDA also allows "alcohol-free" products to contain fatty alcohols like this ingredient. It plays several roles in a formula: Typical use levels for this ingredient sit around 1-10% and the Cosmetic Ingredient Review Expert Panel has affirmed safety at concentrations up