The Ordinary Amino Acids + B5 Versus Olay Collagen Peptide 24 Eye Cream

The Ordinary Amino Acids + B5 Versus Olay Collagen Peptide 24 Eye Cream Detailed comparison of The Ordinary Amino Acids + B5 versus Olay Collagen Peptide 24 Eye Cream. This hydrating serum is formulated around Sodium PCA and Panthenol to hydrate skin and strengthen the skin barrier. This anti-aging eye moisturizer is formulated around Niacinamide and Palmitoyl Pentapeptide-4 to soften the look of wrinkles and refine skin texture. No key ingredients 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 Petrolatum Isopropyl Isostearate Tapioca Starch Isohexadecane Glycerin Niacinamide Stearyl Alcohol Cetyl Alcohol Palmitoyl Pentapeptide-4 Tremella Fuciformis Sporocarp Extract C13-14 Isoparaffin Cetearyl Alcohol Cetearyl Glucoside Laureth-7 Palmitic Acid Stearic Acid Behenyl Alcohol Disodium EDTA Polyacrylamide PEG-100 Stearate Polymethylsilsesquioxane Phenoxyethanol Water, Petrolatum, Isopropyl Isostearate, Tapioca Starch, Isohexadecane, Glycerin, Niacinamide, Stearyl Alcohol, Cetyl Alcohol, Panthenol, Palmitoyl Pentapeptide-4, Tremella Fuciformis Sporocarp Extract, Caprylyl Glycol, C13-14 Isoparaffin, Cetearyl Alcohol, Cetearyl Glucoside, Laureth-7, Palmitic Acid, Stearic Acid, Behenyl Alcohol, Disodium EDTA, Polyacrylamide, PEG-100 Stearate, Polymethylsilsesquioxane, 1,2-Hexanediol, Phenoxyethanol 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. 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). Panthenol is a common ingredient that helps hydrate and soothe the skin. It is found naturally in our skin and hair. There are two forms of panthenol: D and L. D-panthenol is also known as dexpanthenol. Most cosmetics use dexpanthenol or a mixture of D and L-panthenol. Panthenol is famous due to its ability to go deeper into the skin's layers. Using this ingredient has numerous pros (and no cons): Like hyaluronic acid, panthenol is a humectant. Humectants are able to bind and hold large amounts of water to keep skin hydrated. This ingredient works well for wound healing. It works by increasing tissue in the wound and helps close open wounds. Once oxidized, panthenol converts to pantothenic acid. Panthothenic acid is found in all living cells. This ingredient is also referred to as pro-vitamin B5. 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!