Theramid A-Retinoate Versus Naturium Multi-Peptide Advanced Serum

Theramid A-Retinoate Versus Naturium Multi-Peptide Advanced Serum Detailed comparison of Theramid A-Retinoate versus Naturium Multi-Peptide Advanced Serum. This anti-aging serum is formulated around Retinal and Retinyl Retinoate to soften the look of wrinkles and refine skin texture. This anti-aging serum is formulated around Acetyl Hexapeptide-8 and Ferulic Acid to soften the look of wrinkles. Water Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride Coco-Caprylate Glycerin Dimethicone Tribehenin PEG-20 Esters Silica Coco-Caprylate/Caprate Betaine Panthenol Cetearyl Alcohol PPG-13-Decyltetradeceth-24 Retinal Retinyl Retinoate Sodium Retinoyl Hyaluronate Jojoba Esters Helianthus Annuus Seed Wax Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer Carbomer Butylene Glycol Mannitol Phosphatidylcholine Isopropyl Lauroyl Sarcosinate Potassium Cetyl Phosphate Cetyl Alcohol Acacia Decurrens Flower Wax Polyglycerin-3 Diethylhexyl Syringylidenemalonate Benzotriazolyl Dodecyl P-Cresol Xanthan Gum Tocopherol Phosphoric Acid Citric Acid Ethylhexylglycerin Sodium Benzoate Potassium Sorbate Sodium Chloride Phenoxyethanol Sodium Hydroxide Water, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Coco-Caprylate, Glycerin, Dimethicone, Tribehenin PEG-20 Esters, Silica, Coco-Caprylate/Caprate, Betaine, Panthenol, Cetearyl Alcohol, PPG-13-Decyltetradeceth-24, Retinal, Retinyl Retinoate, Sodium Retinoyl Hyaluronate, Jojoba Esters, Helianthus Annuus Seed Wax, Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Carbomer, Butylene Glycol, Mannitol, Phosphatidylcholine, Isopropyl Lauroyl Sarcosinate, Potassium Cetyl Phosphate, Cetyl Alcohol, Acacia Decurrens Flower Wax, Polyglycerin-3, Diethylhexyl Syringylidenemalonate, Benzotriazolyl Dodecyl P-Cresol, Xanthan Gum, Tocopherol, Phosphoric Acid, Citric Acid, Ethylhexylglycerin, Sodium Benzoate, Potassium Sorbate, Sodium Chloride, Phenoxyethanol, Sodium Hydroxide Propanediol Isopentyldiol Ethylhexyl Polyhydroxystearate Squalane Tetradecane Glyceryl Stearate Citrate Butyrospermum Parkii Butter Polyglyceryl-3 Stearate Helianthus Annuus Extract Oryza Sativa Bran Extract Ferulic Acid Arginine Acetyl Hexapeptide-8 Copper Palmitoyl Heptapeptide-14 Palmitoyl Sh-Heptapeptide-12 Sp Hydrolyzed Collagen Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract Lactic Acid/Glycolic Acid Copolymer Pullulan Lysolecithin Sclerotium Gum Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer Sodium Phytate Diglycerin Hydrogenated Lecithin Hydroxyacetophenone Polysorbate 60 Sorbitan Isostearate Polyvinyl Alcohol Decyl Glucoside Tocopheryl Acetate Water, Propanediol, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Isopentyldiol, Ethylhexyl Polyhydroxystearate, Squalane, Tetradecane, Glyceryl Stearate Citrate, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Polyglyceryl-3 Stearate, Helianthus Annuus Extract, Oryza Sativa Bran Extract, Mannitol, Phosphatidylcholine, Ferulic Acid, Arginine, Acetyl Hexapeptide-8, Copper Palmitoyl Heptapeptide-14, Palmitoyl Sh-Heptapeptide-12 Sp, Hydrolyzed Collagen, Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract, Lactic Acid/Glycolic Acid Copolymer, Glycerin, Tocopherol, Pullulan, Lysolecithin, Sclerotium Gum, Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Dimethicone, Sodium Phytate, Diglycerin, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Silica, Cetyl Alcohol, Hydroxyacetophenone, Polysorbate 60, Sorbitan Isostearate, Sodium Hydroxide, Sodium Benzoate, Potassium Sorbate, Polyvinyl Alcohol, Decyl Glucoside, Xanthan Gum, To 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. 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%. Cetyl Alcohol is a fatty alcohol. Fatty Alcohols are most often used as an emollient or to thicken a product. Its main roles are: Though it has "alcohol" in the name, it is not related to denatured alcohol or ethyl alcohol. The FDA allows products labeled "alcohol-free" to have fatty alcohols. This ingredient may not be fungal acne safe. It is a primary fatty alcohol with a chain length above 12 carbons. A study from 2019 show Malassezia can feed on fatty alcohols in this range, so it may trigger fungal acne in those prone to it. Citric Acid is an alpha hydroxy acid (AHA) naturally found in citrus fruits like oranges, lemons, and limes. Like other AHAs, citric acid can exfoliate skin by breaking down the bonds that hold dead skin cells together. This helps reveal smoother and brighter skin underneath. However, this exfoliating effect only happens at high concentrations (20%) which can be hard to find in cosmetic products. Due to this, citric acid is usually included in small amounts as a pH adjuster. This helps keep products slightly more acidic and compatible with skin's natural pH. In skincare formulas, citric acid can: While it can provide some skin benefits, research shows lactic acid and glycolic acid are generally more effective and less irritating exfoliants. Most citric acid used in skincare today is made by fermenting sugars (usually from molasses). This synthetic version is identical to the natural citrus form but easier to stabilize and use in formulations. Rosacea skin has a lower threshold for acids generally, with 62.5% of rosac