The Ordinary Amino Acids + B5 Versus Good Molecules Super Peptide Serum

The Ordinary Amino Acids + B5 Versus Good Molecules Super Peptide Serum Detailed comparison of The Ordinary Amino Acids + B5 versus Good Molecules Super Peptide Serum. This hydrating serum is formulated around Sodium PCA and Panthenol to hydrate skin and strengthen the skin barrier. This anti-aging serum is formulated around Acetyl Hexapeptide-8 and Acetyl Octapeptide-3 to soften the look of wrinkles and strengthen the skin barrier. No key ingredients No concerns Water Propanediol Betaine Sodium PCA Panthenol Sodium Lactate Arginine PCA Aspartic Acid Glycine Alanine Serine Threonine Valine Proline Isoleucine Lysine Hcl Histidine Phenylalanine Glutamic Acid Citric Acid Dimethyl Isosorbide Polysorbate 20 Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate 1,2-Hexanediol Caprylyl Glycol Water, Propanediol, Betaine, Sodium PCA, Panthenol, Sodium Lactate, Arginine, PCA, Aspartic Acid, Glycine, Alanine, Serine, Threonine, Valine, Proline, Isoleucine, Lysine Hcl, Histidine, Phenylalanine, Glutamic Acid, Citric Acid, Dimethyl Isosorbide, Polysorbate 20, Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate, 1,2-Hexanediol, Caprylyl Glycol Glycerin Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer Diheptyl Succinate Capryloyl Glycerin/Sebacic Acid Copolymer Xanthan Gum Ethylhexylglycerin Acetyl Hexapeptide-8 Acetyl Octapeptide-3 Sodium Hyaluronate Copper Tripeptide-1 Tocopherol Water, Propanediol, Glycerin, Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer, 1,2-Hexanediol, Diheptyl Succinate, Capryloyl Glycerin/Sebacic Acid Copolymer, Glycine, Xanthan Gum, Ethylhexylglycerin, Caprylyl Glycol, Acetyl Hexapeptide-8, Acetyl Octapeptide-3, Sodium Hyaluronate, Copper Tripeptide-1, Tocopherol These ingredients are found in both products. Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount. 1,2-Hexanediol is a synthetic liquid and another multi-functional powerhouse. It is a: Humectant, drawing moisture into the skin Emollient, helping to soften skin Solvent, dispersing and stabilizing formulas Preservative booster, enhancing the antimicrobial activity of other preservatives Caprylyl Glycol is a humectant, skin conditioner, emollient, and preservative booster derived from either caprylic acid or synthetically created. Typical use levels vary from 0.3-1% as a preservative booster and go up to 2% to condition skin. Because it is not a free-fatty acid, this ingredient is fungal acne safe (there's nothing for Malassezia to feed on). Glycine is the smallest amino acid and a key building block of collagen. It's part if your skin's Natural Moisturizing Factor (NMF), or the water-loving molecules in your outermost layer of skin (stratum corneum) that keeps everything hydrated and happy. A study from 2022 found that an amino acid complex featuring taurine, arginine, and glycine significantly reduced skin irritation, improved redness, and accelerated the skin repair process. Propanediol is an all-star ingredient. It softens, hydrates, and smooths the skin. It’s often used to: Propanediol is not likely to cause sensitivity and considered safe to use. It is derived from corn or petroleum with a clear color and no scent. Water. It's the most common cosmetic ingredient of all. You'll usually see it at the top of ingredient lists, meaning that it makes up the largest part of the product. So why is it so popular? Water most often acts as a solvent - this means that it helps dissolve other ingredients into the formulation. You'll also recognize water as that liquid we all need to stay alive. If you see this, drink a glass of water. Remember to stay hydrated!