AHC Beauty Youth Lasting Real Eye Cream For Face Versus The Ordinary Multi Peptides + Copper Peptide 1%
Updated on August 01, 2024
Overview
What they are
These products are both reef safe . They have a total of 29 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain hyaluronic acid and peptides
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin, sensitive skin, scar healing and better texture
Free From
They both do not contain any common allergens or parabens
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Ingredient Info
AHC Beauty Youth Lasting Real Eye Cream For Face 221 ingredients
The Ordinary Multi Peptides + Copper Peptide 1% 49 ingredients
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AHC Beauty Youth Lasting Real Eye Cream For Face 221 ingredients
The Ordinary Multi Peptides + Copper Peptide 1% 49 ingredients
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Calendula Officinalis Extract
Skin ConditioningLactobacillus Ferment Lysate
Skin Conditioning
Glycerin
Humectant
Dipropylene Glycol
MaskingCyclohexasiloxane
Emollient
Bifida Ferment Lysate
Skin Conditioning
Hydrogenated Polydecene
EmollientWater
Skin ConditioningCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride
MaskingNiacinamide
Smoothing
Dicaprylyl Carbonate
EmollientCetyl Alcohol
Emollient
Lycium Chinense Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningCamellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
Antimicrobial
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin Conditioning
Methylpropanediol
SolventCentella Asiatica Extract
Cleansing
Ficus Carica Fruit Extract
HumectantDioscorea Japonica Root Extract
Skin ConditioningMalt Extract
Skin ProtectingAloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract
Emollient
Acmella Oleracea Extract
Skin ProtectingHydrolyzed Collagen Extract
Skin Protecting
Oryza Sativa Extract
Absorbent
Collagen Extract
Skin Conditioning
Pseudoalteromonas Ferment Extract
Humectant
Gossypium Herbaceum Seed Extract
Skin ConditioningSolanum Lycopersicum Fruit Extract
Antioxidant
Lepidium Meyenii Root Extract
Skin ConditioningPersea Gratissima Fruit Extract
EmollientSalicornia Herbacea Extract
Skin ConditioningPancratium Maritimum Extract
BleachingTriticum Aestivum Peptide
Skin Conditioning
Nymphaea Alba Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningPhaseolus Lunatus Seed Extract
EmollientCocos Nucifera Oil
Masking
Macadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil
Emollient
Hydrogenated Lecithin
EmulsifyingElaeis Guineensis Oil
Emollient
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Water
Masking
Soluble Collagen
Humectant
Oryza Sativa Germ Oil
Emollient
Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
Emollient
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Sh-Polypeptide-19
Skin Conditioning
Polyglyceryl-10 Myristate
Skin Conditioning
Candida Bombicola/Glucose/Methyl Rapeseedate Ferment
AntimicrobialPolyacrylate-13
Polyglyceryl-2 Stearate
Emulsifying
Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate
Skin Conditioning
Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer
Skin ConditioningCetearyl Olivate
Sorbitan Olivate
Emulsifying
Glyceryl Stearate
Emollient
Behenyl Alcohol
Emollient
Stearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate
CleansingHydrogenated Polyisobutene
EmollientCetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Dimethicone
Emollient
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Glyceryl Stearate Se
Emulsifying
Micrococcus Lysate
Skin ConditioningGlycosyl Trehalose
Emulsion StabilisingEthylhexyl Palmitate
Emollient
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingHydrogenated Starch Hydrolysate
HumectantAdenosine
Skin Conditioning
Raffinose
Skin ConditioningCholesterol
Emollient
Sorbitan Isostearate
Emulsifying
Disodium EDTA
Lecithin
EmollientPolyglyceryl-10 Stearate
Skin Conditioning
Inulin Lauryl Carbamate
Emulsion StabilisingCeramide NP
Skin Conditioning
Tromethamine
BufferingPolyquaternium-51
Skin ConditioningSodium Laurate
CleansingPotassium Cetyl Phosphate
EmulsifyingLauric Acid
Cleansing
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Soluble Elastin
Skin ConditioningPropanediol
SolventFolic Acid
Skin ConditioningCarnosine
Skin ConditioningCocoyl Hydrolyzed Collagen
Cleansing
Hydrolyzed Collagen
Emollient
Olive Oil Polyglyceryl-6 Esters
Emollient
Biosaccharide Gum-1
Skin ConditioningSchizosaccharomyces Ferment Filtrate
HumectantGlycolipids
Skin ConditioningPotassium Cocoyl Hydrolyzed Collagen
Skin Conditioning
Glycine
Buffering
Lactobacillus Ferment
Skin ConditioningMaltodextrin
AbsorbentSqualane
Emollient
Serine
MaskingGlutamic Acid
HumectantCrithmum Maritimum Callus Culture Filtrate
Skin ProtectingAscorbic Acid Polypeptide
Antioxidant
Collagen
Moisturising
Collagen Amino Acids
Moisturising
Tetrahydropiperine
Skin ConditioningHydroxydecyl Ubiquinone
Antioxidant
Hydrolyzed Lupine Protein
Skin ConditioningPentaerythrityl Tetraisostearate
Emollient
Aspartic Acid
MaskingMannitol
HumectantLeucine
Skin ConditioningDipeptide Diaminobutyroyl Benzylamide Diacetate
Skin Conditioning
Palmitoyl Pentapeptide-4
Skin Conditioning
Saccharide Hydrolysate
HumectantHydrolyzed Vegetable Protein
Skin ConditioningAlanine
MaskingLysine
Skin ConditioningXylitylglucoside
HumectantArginine
Masking
Tyrosine
MaskingPhenylalanine
MaskingSodium Palmitoyl Proline
Skin ConditioningValine
MaskingThreonine
Proline
Skin ConditioningAnhydroxylitol
HumectantIsoleucine
Skin ConditioningRosa Damascena Callus Extracellular Vesicles
Skin ConditioningDimethylsilanol Hyaluronate
HumectantHydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate
Skin ConditioningHydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Histidine
HumectantXylitol
HumectantMethionine
Skin ConditioningCysteine
Antioxidant
Palmitoyl Tripeptide-5
Skin Conditioning
Potassium Hyaluronate
Skin ConditioningPvp
Emulsion StabilisingHydrogenated Poly(C6-14 Olefin)
EmollientHydroxypropyl Cyclodextrin
MaskingHyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Heptasodium Hexacarboxymethyl Dipeptide-12
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer
Humectant
Hydroxypropyltrimonium Hyaluronate
Acetyl Hexapeptide-8
Humectant
Gluconolactone
Skin Conditioning
Glycine Soja Peptide
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Hyaluronate Dimethylsilanol
HumectantSorbitan Laurate
Emulsifying
Polyglyceryl-10 Diisostearate
Emulsifying
Saccharomyces Polypeptides
Skin Conditioning
Glucose
HumectantSodium Acetylated Hyaluronate
Humectant
Alcohol Denat.
Antimicrobial
Silica Dimethyl Silylate
EmollientAvena Sativa Peptide
Skin Conditioning
Retinal
Skin Conditioning
Menadione
MaskingSilica
Abrasive
Brassica Campestris Sterols
Emollient
Glycine Max Polypeptide
Skin Conditioning
Hydroxyethylcellulose
Emulsion StabilisingLactic Acid
Buffering
Acetyl Dipeptide-1 Cetyl Ester
Skin Conditioning
Ceteth-3
EmulsifyingCeteth-5
EmulsifyingSodium Chondroitin Sulfate
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate
Antioxidant
Aluminum/Magnesium Hydroxide Stearate
Emulsion StabilisingTocopherol
Antioxidant
Cetyl Hydroxyethylcellulose
Emulsion StabilisingSucrose Distearate
Emollient
Atelocollagen
Skin Conditioning
Rutin
Antioxidant
Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate
Antioxidant
Sodium Phosphate
BufferingAcetyl Octapeptide-3
Humectant
Sh-Oligopeptide-1
Skin Conditioning
Sh-Oligopeptide-2
Skin Conditioning
Sh-Polypeptide-1
Skin Conditioning
Dipotassium Phosphate
BufferingCalcium Gluconate
HumectantNonapeptide-1
Skin Conditioning
Dipeptide-1
Skin Conditioning
Dipeptide-2
Skin Conditioning
Dipeptide-4
Skin Conditioning
Acetyl Tetrapeptide-2
Skin Conditioning
Acetyl Tetrapeptide-3
Skin Protecting
Acetyl Tetrapeptide-5
Humectant
Acetyl Tripeptide-1
Skin Conditioning
Alanine/Histidine/Lysine Polypeptide Copper Hcl
Skin Conditioning
Oligopeptide-6
Skin Conditioning
Copper Tripeptide-1
Skin Conditioning
Tripeptide-1
Skin Conditioning
Tripeptide-2
Skin Conditioning
Tripeptide-3
Skin Conditioning
Pentapeptide-3
Skin Conditioning
Hexapeptide-2
Bleaching
Hexapeptide-9
Skin Conditioning
Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7
Skin Conditioning
Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1
Skin Conditioning
Fullerenes
AntimicrobialBiotin
AntiseborrhoeicSh-Polypeptide-3
Skin Conditioning
Thiamine Hcl
MaskingPalmitoyl Dipeptide-7
Skin Conditioning
Palmitoyl Hexapeptide-12
Skin Conditioning
Pyridoxine
Skin ConditioningCyanocobalamin
Skin ConditioningSh-Polypeptide-11
Sh-Polypeptide-9
Skin Conditioning
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin ConditioningPhytosteryl/Behenyl/Octyldodecyl Lauroyl Glutamate
Skin ConditioningPolysorbate 20
Emulsifying
PEG-5 Rapeseed Sterol
Cleansing
Parfum
Masking
Hydroxyacetophenone
Antioxidant
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningCaprylyl Glycol
EmollientSodium Benzoate
Masking
Pentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningCalendula Officinalis Extract, Lactobacillus Ferment Lysate, Glycerin, Dipropylene Glycol, Cyclohexasiloxane, Bifida Ferment Lysate, Hydrogenated Polydecene, Water, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Niacinamide, Dicaprylyl Carbonate, Cetyl Alcohol, Lycium Chinense Leaf Extract, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Methylpropanediol, Centella Asiatica Extract, Ficus Carica Fruit Extract, Dioscorea Japonica Root Extract, Malt Extract, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract, Acmella Oleracea Extract, Hydrolyzed Collagen Extract, Oryza Sativa Extract, Collagen Extract, Pseudoalteromonas Ferment Extract, Gossypium Herbaceum Seed Extract, Solanum Lycopersicum Fruit Extract, Lepidium Meyenii Root Extract, Persea Gratissima Fruit Extract, Salicornia Herbacea Extract, Pancratium Maritimum Extract, Triticum Aestivum Peptide, Nymphaea Alba Flower Extract, Phaseolus Lunatus Seed Extract, Cocos Nucifera Oil, Macadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Elaeis Guineensis Oil, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Water, Soluble Collagen, Oryza Sativa Germ Oil, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Sodium Hyaluronate, Sh-Polypeptide-19, Polyglyceryl-10 Myristate, Candida Bombicola/Glucose/Methyl Rapeseedate Ferment, Polyacrylate-13, Polyglyceryl-2 Stearate, Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate, Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Cetearyl Olivate, Sorbitan Olivate, Glyceryl Stearate, Behenyl Alcohol, Stearyl Alcohol, Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate, Hydrogenated Polyisobutene, Cetearyl Alcohol, Dimethicone, Panthenol, Butylene Glycol, Glyceryl Stearate Se, Micrococcus Lysate, Glycosyl Trehalose, Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Xanthan Gum, Hydrogenated Starch Hydrolysate, Adenosine, Raffinose, Cholesterol, Sorbitan Isostearate, Disodium EDTA, Lecithin, Polyglyceryl-10 Stearate, Inulin Lauryl Carbamate, Ceramide NP, Tromethamine, Polyquaternium-51, Sodium Laurate, Potassium Cetyl Phosphate, Lauric Acid, Tocopheryl Acetate, Soluble Elastin, Propanediol, Folic Acid, Carnosine, Cocoyl Hydrolyzed Collagen, Hydrolyzed Collagen, Olive Oil Polyglyceryl-6 Esters, Biosaccharide Gum-1, Schizosaccharomyces Ferment Filtrate, Glycolipids, Potassium Cocoyl Hydrolyzed Collagen, Glycine, Lactobacillus Ferment, Maltodextrin, Squalane, Serine, Glutamic Acid, Crithmum Maritimum Callus Culture Filtrate, Ascorbic Acid Polypeptide, Collagen, Collagen Amino Acids, Tetrahydropiperine, Hydroxydecyl Ubiquinone, Hydrolyzed Lupine Protein, Pentaerythrityl Tetraisostearate, Aspartic Acid, Mannitol, Leucine, Dipeptide Diaminobutyroyl Benzylamide Diacetate, Palmitoyl Pentapeptide-4, Saccharide Hydrolysate, Hydrolyzed Vegetable Protein, Alanine, Lysine, Xylitylglucoside, Arginine, Tyrosine, Phenylalanine, Sodium Palmitoyl Proline, Valine, Threonine, Proline, Anhydroxylitol, Isoleucine, Rosa Damascena Callus Extracellular Vesicles, Dimethylsilanol Hyaluronate, Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Histidine, Xylitol, Methionine, Cysteine, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-5, Potassium Hyaluronate, Pvp, Hydrogenated Poly(C6-14 Olefin), Hydroxypropyl Cyclodextrin, Hyaluronic Acid, Heptasodium Hexacarboxymethyl Dipeptide-12, Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer, Hydroxypropyltrimonium Hyaluronate, Acetyl Hexapeptide-8, Gluconolactone, Glycine Soja Peptide, Sodium Hyaluronate Dimethylsilanol, Sorbitan Laurate, Polyglyceryl-10 Diisostearate, Saccharomyces Polypeptides, Glucose, Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate, Alcohol Denat., Silica Dimethyl Silylate, Avena Sativa Peptide, Retinal, Menadione, Silica, Brassica Campestris Sterols, Glycine Max Polypeptide, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Lactic Acid, Acetyl Dipeptide-1 Cetyl Ester, Ceteth-3, Ceteth-5, Sodium Chondroitin Sulfate, Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate, Aluminum/Magnesium Hydroxide Stearate, Tocopherol, Cetyl Hydroxyethylcellulose, Sucrose Distearate, Atelocollagen, Rutin, Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate, Sodium Phosphate, Acetyl Octapeptide-3, Sh-Oligopeptide-1, Sh-Oligopeptide-2, Sh-Polypeptide-1, Dipotassium Phosphate, Calcium Gluconate, Nonapeptide-1, Dipeptide-1, Dipeptide-2, Dipeptide-4, Acetyl Tetrapeptide-2, Acetyl Tetrapeptide-3, Acetyl Tetrapeptide-5, Acetyl Tripeptide-1, Alanine/Histidine/Lysine Polypeptide Copper Hcl, Oligopeptide-6, Copper Tripeptide-1, Tripeptide-1, Tripeptide-2, Tripeptide-3, Pentapeptide-3, Hexapeptide-2, Hexapeptide-9, Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1, Fullerenes, Biotin, Sh-Polypeptide-3, Thiamine Hcl, Palmitoyl Dipeptide-7, Palmitoyl Hexapeptide-12, Pyridoxine, Cyanocobalamin, Sh-Polypeptide-11, Sh-Polypeptide-9, 1,2-Hexanediol, Phytosteryl/Behenyl/Octyldodecyl Lauroyl Glutamate, Polysorbate 20, PEG-5 Rapeseed Sterol, Parfum, Hydroxyacetophenone, Ethylhexylglycerin, Caprylyl Glycol, Sodium Benzoate, Pentylene Glycol
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Lactococcus Ferment Lysate
Skin ConditioningCopper Tripeptide-1
Skin Conditioning
Acetyl Hexapeptide-8
Humectant
Pentapeptide-18
Skin Conditioning
Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1
Skin Conditioning
Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7
Skin Conditioning
Palmitoyl Tripeptide-38
Skin Conditioning
Dipeptide Diaminobutyroyl Benzylamide Diacetate
Skin Conditioning
Acetylarginyltryptophyl Diphenylglycine
Skin ConditioningSodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer
Humectant
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Allantoin
Skin Conditioning
Glycine
Buffering
Alanine
MaskingSerine
MaskingValine
MaskingIsoleucine
Skin ConditioningProline
Skin ConditioningThreonine
Histidine
HumectantPhenylalanine
MaskingArginine
Masking
Aspartic Acid
MaskingTrehalose
HumectantFructose
HumectantGlucose
HumectantMaltose
MaskingUrea
Buffering
Sodium PCA
HumectantPCA
HumectantSodium Lactate
BufferingCitric Acid
Buffering
Hydroxypropyl Cyclodextrin
MaskingSodium Chloride
Masking
Sodium Hydroxide
BufferingButylene Glycol
Humectant
Pentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningAcacia Senegal Gum
MaskingXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingCarbomer
Emulsion StabilisingPolysorbate 20
Emulsifying
Dimethyl Isosorbide
SolventSodium Benzoate
Masking
Caprylyl Glycol
EmollientEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
Chlorphenesin
Antimicrobial
Water, Glycerin, Lactococcus Ferment Lysate, Copper Tripeptide-1, Acetyl Hexapeptide-8, Pentapeptide-18, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1, Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-38, Dipeptide Diaminobutyroyl Benzylamide Diacetate, Acetylarginyltryptophyl Diphenylglycine, Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer, Sodium Hyaluronate, Allantoin, Glycine, Alanine, Serine, Valine, Isoleucine, Proline, Threonine, Histidine, Phenylalanine, Arginine, Aspartic Acid, Trehalose, Fructose, Glucose, Maltose, Urea, Sodium PCA, PCA, Sodium Lactate, Citric Acid, Hydroxypropyl Cyclodextrin, Sodium Chloride, Sodium Hydroxide, Butylene Glycol, Pentylene Glycol, Acacia Senegal Gum, Xanthan Gum, Carbomer, Polysorbate 20, Dimethyl Isosorbide, Sodium Benzoate, Caprylyl Glycol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Phenoxyethanol, Chlorphenesin
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Glycerin is already naturally found in your skin. It helps moisturize and protect your skin.
A study from 2016 found glycerin to be more effective as a humectant than AHAs and hyaluronic acid.
As a humectant, it helps the skin stay hydrated by pulling moisture to your skin. The low molecular weight of glycerin allows it to pull moisture into the deeper layers of your skin.
Hydrated skin improves your skin barrier; Your skin barrier helps protect against irritants and bacteria.
Glycerin has also been found to have antimicrobial and antiviral properties. Due to these properties, glycerin is often used in wound and burn treatments.
In cosmetics, glycerin is usually derived from plants such as soybean or palm. However, it can also be sourced from animals, such as tallow or animal fat.
This ingredient is organic, colorless, odorless, and non-toxic.
Glycerin is the name for this ingredient in American English. British English uses Glycerol/Glycerine.
Learn more about GlycerinWater. 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. Stay hydrated!
Learn more about WaterSodium Hyaluronate is hyaluronic acid's salt form. It is commonly derived from the sodium salt of hyaluronic acid.
Like hyaluronic acid, it is great at holding water and acts as a humectant. This makes it a great skin hydrating ingredient.
Sodium Hyaluronate is naturally occurring in our bodies and is mostly found in eye fluid and joints.
These are some other common types of Hyaluronic Acid:
Learn more about Sodium HyaluronateButylene Glycol (or BG) is used within cosmetic products for a few different reasons:
- It is a solvent, meaning that it helps to dissolve other ingredients. This also enhances the absorption of the product into one's skin.
- It is a humectant, which means that it helps attract moisture into the skin.
- It helps improve product application.
- It has mild preservative properties.
Overall, Butylene Glycol is a safe and well-rounded ingredient that works well with other ingredients.
Xanthan gum is used as a stabilizer and thickener within cosmetic products. It helps give products a sticky, thick feeling - preventing them from being too runny.
On the technical side of things, xanthan gum is a polysaccharide - a combination consisting of multiple sugar molecules bonded together.
Xanthan gum is a pretty common and great ingredient. It is a natural, non-toxic, non-irritating ingredient that is also commonly used in food products.
Learn more about Xanthan GumThis ingredient is an amino acid that helps build proteins and moisturizes skin. It is already present in our skin as our bodies produce them naturally.
Glycine already plays a role in helping keep our skin moisturized as amino acids transport moisture throughout our skin.
As collagen is made up of glycine and other amino acids, it is believed glycine may help our skin produce more collagen.
Learn more about GlycineSerine is an amino acid naturally found in our body. Our bodies use amino acids to create protein.
Amino-acids help give keep our skin hydrated. They play an important role in the skin barrier, which keeps the skin plump and firm.
Serine is a non-essential amino acid, meaning we don't need to obtain it from eating foods.
Learn more about SerineAspartic Acid is an amino acid that our bodies produce naturally. It is an antioxidant.
Our body uses Aspartic Acid to help build collagen and elastin. It also plays a role in hydrating skin.
This small molecule peptide has similar benefits to Argireline, the "botox" peptide.
According to the manufacturer, this peptide mimics snake venom to freeze muscles. This prevents muscle movement and contractions to prohibit the formation of fine lines and wrinkles.
While this seems promising, research is lacking in proving this ingredient to be as effective as botox.
Learn more about Dipeptide Diaminobutyroyl Benzylamide DiacetateAlanine is an amino acid and is already found in the human body. Our skin uses alanine to build collagen, elastin, and keratin.
Arginine is an amino acid that is important for human development. Your body uses is it to produce hair keratin and skin collagen.
As a cosmetic ingredient, Arginine has antioxidant properties and can also help repair damaged skin. This ingredient is derived either synthetically or from animals.
Arginine isn't fungal acne safe when used in the presence of other lipids (fats, fatty acids, oils, esters, etc). Oils and fats occur naturally within the skin, so take caution when using Arginine if you're prone to fungal acne.
Learn more about ArgininePhenylalanine is an amino acid. It is a skin soothing and hydrating ingredient. Amino acids play a crucial role in wound healing and skin hydration.
This ingredient is also used to help even out skin tone due to its ability to disrupt the melanin production process.
Two structures of phenylalanine exist: L-phenylalanine and D-phenylalanine. L-phenylalanine is essential, this means our bodies cannot produce it naturally and we must get it from foods. Our bodies convert D-phenylalanine to neurotransmitters, and D-phenylalanine is found in our bodies naturally.
Some foods that contain L-phenylalanine include eggs, soybeans, beef, milk.
Learn more about PhenylalanineValine is an essential amino acid. It is used by our bodies for tissue repair and muscle growth.
An essential amino acid is one in which our bodies cannot naturally produce so we must get them through diet. Foods such as eggs, dairy, red meat, and fish contain valine.
This ingredient can either be derived from an animal product or be synthetically created.
Learn more about ValineThreonine is an amino-acid. It helps hydrate the skin and has antioxidant benefits.
Our skin uses threonine for creating collagen and elastin. Humans are not able to create threonine and must get it through eating foods such as fish, lentils, poultry, sesame seeds, and more.
Proline is an amino-acid. It helps moisturize the skin and plays an important role in creating proteins.
Our skin uses proline as one of the building blocks for producing collagen.
In medicine, proline is used as an osmoprotectant. This means it helps prevent oxidative degradation in other drugs.
Our bodies are able to produce proline naturally, but certain conditions may inhibit this production. In that case, proline can be obtained from eating egg whites, soy protein, dairy products, asparagus, mushrooms, and seaweed.
Learn more about ProlineIsoleucine is an amino acid that helps reinforce our skin barrier. This amino acid plays a role in creating protein for the body.
Fun fact: Isoleucine is found in meat, fish, dairy, legumes, and nuts.
Histidine is a semi-essential amino acid used by our bodies to create protein. It has humectant and skin conditioning properties.
Our bodies use histidine to create filaggrin - filaggrin is a structural protein that the skin uses in maintaining skin barrier.
One study found histidine and carnosine to be a dynamic duo for your skin:
Oral histidine has also been found to help with filaggrin-deficit skin disorders such as atopic dermatitis.
Why is it considered a semi-essential amino acid? This is because adults are able to create it but children must get it from their diet.
Learn more about HistidineWe don't have a description for Hydroxypropyl Cyclodextrin yet.
Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer is a type of hyaluronic acid. In fact, it is modified version of hyaluronic acid.
The structure of Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer allows it to stay in the skin's top layer for a longer period of time. This allows for even more hydration and humectant action than hyaluronic acid.
These are some other common types of Hyaluronic Acid:
Learn more about Sodium Hyaluronate CrosspolymerAcetyl Hexapeptide-8 is a peptide. A common name for this peptide is Argireline.
Argireline has a similar function to botox; it prevents muscle movement and contractions slightly. By preventing muscles from moving, argireline also prohibits the formation of fine lines and wrinkles. However, research is lacking in proving this ingredient to be as effective as botox.
On the other hand, argireline tells our body to create more collagen. Collagen is a protein that makes connective tissue. Boosting collagen production leads to a healthier skin barrier. Having a healthy skin barrier means having firm and hydrated skin.
Read more about other common types of peptides here:
Learn more about Acetyl Hexapeptide-8Glucose is a simple sugar and is the most important source of energy in all organisms.
In skincare, glucose is used to hydrate the skin. It also acts as a prebiotic for our natural biome.
Glucose is hydrating due to its humectant property. As a humectant, glucose draws moisture from the air and from deeper levels in the skin.
Our skin contains many sugars that act as prebiotics and help strengthen our natural microbiome. Having a healthy microbiome helps protect our skin from harmful bacteria and other contaminants.
Studies show glucose may help with fading discoloration and pigmentation. This is because our skin metabolizes glucose into lactic acid. Lactic acid is an AHA that helps exfoliate the top layer of skin.
Learn more about GlucoseCopper Tripeptide-1 is a peptide naturally found in body fluids. Peptides are building blocks for protein.
Studies show this ingredient tells our body to create more collagen and elastin. Collagen is a protein that makes connective tissue. Elastin is the protein responsible for giving our skin elasticity. Our bodies start to slow down collagen and elastin production with age.
Boosting collagen and elastin production can help create a healthier skin barrier. Having a healthy skin barrier means having firm and hydrated skin. It's a win-win situation!
This ingredient helps with scar healing. This is because it breaks down damaged collagen, the main component of scar tissue. It may also help with reducing sunspots, acne scars, and uneven skin tone.
On top of all this, Copper Tripeptide-1 is also an antioxidant. Antioxidants help the body fight off free-radicals. Free radicals are molecules that damage our cells, such as pollution and tobacco smoke.
More benefits: Copper Tripeptide-1 helps maintain tissues in blood vessels and promote natural hyaluronic acid in skin.
Read more about other common types of peptides here:
Learn more about Copper Tripeptide-1Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7 is a peptide. Peptides are building blocks for protein.
This ingredient consists of four amino acids and palmitic acid. These amino acids are arginine, proline, glutamine, and glycine.
This ingredient has many benefits. These benefits include boosting collagen production, fighting inflammation, and reversing UV damage.
By preventing our bodies from producing interleukins, Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7 helps fight inflammation. An interleukin is a chemical that signals to the body to produce an inflammatory response. Interleukin production is accelerated by UV radiation.
Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7 tells our body to create more collagen. Collagen is a protein that makes connective tissue. Boosting collagen production leads to a healthier skin barrier. Having a healthy skin barrier means having firm and hydrated skin.
Read more about other common types of peptides here:
Learn more about Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1 is a 3-amino acid peptide. Peptides are building blocks for protein.
This ingredient is a signal peptide, meaning it tells our skin to create collagen. Collagen is a protein that makes connective tissue. Boosting collagen production leads to a healthier skin barrier. Having a healthy skin barrier means having firm and hydrated skin.
Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1 can help reduce wrinkles and make the skin look more youthful.
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Learn more about Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1Polysorbate 20 is made by combining ethoxylation of sorbitan, ethylene oxide, and lauric acid. It is a mild cleansing agent, surfactant, and emulsifier.
As a surfactant, it helps collect dirt and oils for washing. Emulsifiers prevent oils and water from separating.
Polysorbate 20 also adds scent to a product. Since it is made using sorbitol, it has a sweet scent. Sorbitol can also be found in fruits such as apples and peaches.
The lauric acid used to create Polysorbate 20 is often derived from coconuts.
Polysorbate 20 may not be fungal acne safe.
Learn more about Polysorbate 20Ethylhexylglycerin (we can't pronounce this either) is commonly used as a preservative and skin softener. It is derived from glyceryl.
You might see Ethylhexylglycerin often paired with other preservatives such as phenoxyethanol. Ethylhexylglycerin has been found to increase the effectiveness of these other preservatives.
Caprylyl Glycol is a humectant and emollient, meaning it attracts and preserves moisture.
It is a common ingredient in many products, especially those designed to hydrate skin. The primary benefits are retaining moisture, skin softening, and promoting a healthy skin barrier.
Though Caprylyl Glycol is an alcohol derived from fatty acids, it is not the kind that can dry out skin.
This ingredient is also used as a preservative to extend the life of products. It has slight antimicrobial properties.
Learn more about Caprylyl GlycolSodium Benzoate is a preservative. It's used in both cosmetic and food products to inhibit the growth of mold and bacteria. It is typically produced synthetically.
Both the US FDA and EU Health Committee have approved the use of sodium benzoate. In the US, levels of 0.1% (of the total product) are allowed.
Sodium benzoate works as a preservative by inhibiting the growth of bacteria inside of cells. It prevents the cell from fermenting a type of sugar using an enzyme called phosphofructokinase.
It is the salt of benzoic acid. Foods containing sodium benzoate include soda, salad dressings, condiments, fruit juices, wines, and snack foods.
Studies for using ascorbic acid and sodium benzoate in cosmetics are lacking, especially in skincare routines with multiple steps.
We always recommend speaking with a professional, such as a dermatologist, if you have any concerns.
Learn more about Sodium BenzoatePentylene glycol is typically used within a product to thicken it. It also adds a smooth, soft, and moisturizing feel to the product. It is naturally found in plants such as sugar beets.
The hydrophilic trait of Pentylene Glycol makes it a humectant. As a humectant, Pentylene Glycol helps draw moisture from the air to your skin. This can help keep your skin hydrated.
This property also makes Pentylene Glycol a great texture enhancer. It can also help thicken or stabilize a product.
Pentylene Glycol also acts as a mild preservative and helps to keep a product microbe-free.
Some people may experience mild eye and skin irritation from Pentylene Glycol. We always recommend speaking with a professional about using this ingredient in your routine.
Pentylene Glycol has a low molecular weight and is part of the 1,2-glycol family.
Learn more about Pentylene GlycolIngredient Ratings
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AHC Beauty Youth Lasting Real Eye Cream For Face 221 ingredients
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Here's what our community thinks
AHC Beauty Youth Lasting Real Eye Cream For Face 221 ingredients
The Ordinary Multi Peptides + Copper Peptide 1% 49 ingredients
I've slept on peptides for way too long. Don't make the same mistake!
This product has made my skin look more youthful in a way I didn't know was possible, and has increased my skin's baseline level of hydration in a way that other hydrating products have not.
I love this serum! Copper peptides speed up the healing process of rosacea / eszema / damaged skin barrier etc.
It has also anti aging properties, its hydrates…it pretty much got rid of my “dehydration” within 2 days and calmed down my rosacea within 1 day.
it’s just an all rounder that I certainly implement in my skin routine all the time.
However, it’s important to note: copper peptides break Show more
