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Transparent Lab Pure Glycerin Face Serum Versus MAKE Beauty Subverse Plumping Peptide Serum

Transparent Lab Pure Glycerin Face Serum Versus MAKE Beauty Subverse Plumping Peptide Serum Detailed comparison of Transparent Lab Pure Glycerin Face Serum versus MAKE Beauty Subverse Plumping Peptide Serum. This hydrating serum is formulated around Sodium PCA

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Transparent Lab Pure Glycerin Face Serum Versus MAKE Beauty Subverse Plumping Peptide Serum Detailed comparison of Transparent Lab Pure Glycerin Face Serum versus MAKE Beauty Subverse Plumping Peptide Serum. This hydrating serum is formulated around Sodium PCA to hydrate skin and strengthen the skin barrier. This anti-aging serum is formulated around Palmitoyl Tripeptide-38 and Bacillus Ferment to soften the look of wrinkles and hydrate skin. No concerns Water Glycerin Propanediol Dimethicone Betaine Proline Threonine Glycine Arginine Serine Alanine Lysine Hcl PCA Sodium PCA Glutamic Acid Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer Sodium Lactate Sodium Phytate Carbomer Hydrogenated Polydecene Trideceth-6 Sodium Polyacrylate Tocopherol Ethylhexylglycerin Phenoxyethanol Water, Glycerin, Propanediol, Dimethicone, Betaine, Proline, Threonine, Glycine, Arginine, Serine, Alanine, Lysine Hcl, PCA, Sodium PCA, Glutamic Acid, Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Sodium Lactate, Sodium Phytate, Carbomer, Hydrogenated Polydecene, Trideceth-6, Sodium Polyacrylate, Tocopherol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Phenoxyethanol Butylene Glycol Camellia Sinensis Leaf Water 1,2-Hexanediol Bacillus Ferment Palmitoyl Tripeptide-38 Hydroxypropyl Cyclodextrin Hibiscus Esculentus Fruit Extract Sodium Hyaluronate Xanthan Gum Erythritol Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer Sodium Benzoate Camellia Oleifera Leaf Extract Potassium Sorbate Caprylyl Glycol Sodium Citrate Sodium Hydroxide Water, Glycerin, Butylene Glycol, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Water, Propanediol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Bacillus Ferment, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-38, Betaine, Sodium PCA, Hydroxypropyl Cyclodextrin, Sodium Lactate, Hibiscus Esculentus Fruit Extract, Sodium Hyaluronate, PCA, Xanthan Gum, Erythritol, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Carbomer, Phenoxyethanol, Sodium Benzoate, Camellia Oleifera Leaf Extract, Potassium Sorbate, Serine, Alanine, Glycine, Glutamic Acid, Lysine Hcl, Threonine, Tocopherol, Proline, Ethylhexylglycerin, Caprylyl Glycol, Sodium Citrate, Sodium Hydroxide 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. Alanine is an amino acid and is already found in the human body. Our skin uses alanine to build collagen, elastin, and keratin. Betaine is a humectant. Like hyaluronic acid, it helps attract and retain moisture in the skin. It’s known for being gentle and for helping the skin maintain balanced hydration. Betaine is mainly used to improve hydration and support calmer skin. It helps skin cells regulate water balance because it functions as an osmolyte. Some studies suggest betaine may support making skin tone more even. Fun fact: Betaine naturally exists in the skin and the body. In cosmetic products, it can be either plant-derived (most commonly from sugar beets) or synthetically produced for consistency and stability. Betaine is also known as trimethylglycine. 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. Ethylhexylglycerin is created from glycerin. It is a multitasker ingredient that: The CIR Expert Panel found minimal skin absorption or sensitization of any kind in a safety assessment. Though this ingredient is considered well-tolerated, a small number of cases of allergic dermatitis have been published since 2002. Just be sure to patch test if you are unsure. Industry-reported use ranges from 8% in rinse-off products and 2% in leave-on formulations. Glutamic Acid is an amino acid that is found in all living organisms. Our bodies use this to help nerve cells in the brain communicate with other cells. In cosmetics, glutamic acid is a famous humectant. It draws water from the air to your skin, keeping your skin hydrated (like hyaluronic acid). An in-vitro study from 2024 found glutamic acid to play a role in inhibiting inflammation and thus a potential skin-soothing ingredient. Other studies show it to be have potential wound healing, skin barrier repair, and hair growth properties. Glutamic acid has poor solubility in water and other solvents. Glycerin (or glycerol) is a compound naturally found in your skin. It's a powerhouse humectant that pulls water into the stratum corneum. Topically, glycerin does several things at once: Your skin makes glycerin on its own (mostly from sebaceous oil breakdown) and shuttles it to your outermost layer of skin, or your e