Alastin Restorative Skin Complex Versus Biologique Recherche ISO-Placenta Regenerating Serum for Face

This anti-aging treatment is formulated around Niacinamide and Palmitoyl Hexapeptide-12 to soften the look of wrinkles and strengthen the skin barrier.

Facial Treatment

Serum

American

French

What's inside

Key Ingredients

Benefits

Concerns

No concerns

Ingredients Side-by-side

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Water

Skin Conditioning

Glycerin

Humectant

0 / 0 Helps hydrate Dry Skin Icon

Niacinamide

Smoothing

Isopropyl Palmitate

Emollient

3-4 / 1 Bad for Acne Prone Skin Icon

Polyacrylate-13

Butylene Glycol

Humectant

1 / 0 Helps hydrate Dry Skin Icon

Palmitoyl Hexapeptide-12

Skin Conditioning

Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1

Skin Conditioning

Palmitoyl Tripeptide-5

Skin Conditioning

Palmitoyl Dipeptide-5 Diaminobutyroyl Hydroxythreonine

Skin Conditioning

Palmitoyl Dipeptide-5 Diaminohydroxybutyrate

Skin Conditioning

Acetyl Hexapeptide-38

Skin Conditioning

Octapeptide-45

Skin Conditioning

Swertia Chirata Extract

Magnolol

Ornithine

Ceramide AP

Ceramide NP

Ergothioneine

Dunaliella Salina Extract

Phytosterols

Phospholipids

Glycolipids

Tremella Fuciformis Sporocarp Extract

Antioxidant

Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride

Masking

Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate

Cleansing

Stearic Acid

Cleansing

2-3 / 0 Helps hydrate Dry Skin Icon

Betaine

Humectant

Squalane

Emollient

1 / 0 Helps with Anti-Aging Icon

Lecithin

Caprylyl Methicone

Disodium EDTA

Polysorbate 20

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Tocopherol

Antioxidant

0-3 / 0-3 Vitamin E Icon

Caprylyl Glycol

Glyceryl Caprylate

Pentylene Glycol

Oleic Acid

Palmitic Acid

2 / 0 Helps hydrate Dry Skin Icon

Hexylene Glycol

Emulsifying

0-2 / 0-1

Propanediol

Solvent

Polyisobutene

Potassium Sorbate

Preservative

Levulinic Acid

Perfuming

Sodium Hydroxide

Buffering

Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil

P-Anisic Acid

Sorbitan Isostearate

1-2 / 0 May worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis Icon

Ethylhexylglycerin

Skin Conditioning

Phenoxyethanol

Preservative

Water, Glycerin, Niacinamide, Isopropyl Palmitate, Polyacrylate-13, Butylene Glycol, Palmitoyl Hexapeptide-12, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-5, Palmitoyl Dipeptide-5 Diaminobutyroyl Hydroxythreonine, Palmitoyl Dipeptide-5 Diaminohydroxybutyrate, Acetyl Hexapeptide-38, Octapeptide-45, Swertia Chirata Extract, Magnolol, Ornithine, Ceramide AP, Ceramide NP, Ergothioneine, Dunaliella Salina Extract, Phytosterols, Phospholipids, Glycolipids, Tremella Fuciformis Sporocarp Extract, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate, Stearic Acid, Betaine, Squalane, Lecithin, Caprylyl Methicone, Disodium EDTA, Polysorbate 20, Tocopherol, Caprylyl Glycol, Glyceryl Caprylate, Pentylene Glycol, Oleic Acid, Palmitic Acid, Hexylene Glycol, Propanediol, Polyisobutene, Potassium Sorbate, Levulinic Acid, Sodium Hydroxide, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, P-Anisic Acid, Sorbitan Isostearate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Phenoxyethanol

Water

Propanediol

Methylpropanediol

Butylene Glycol

1 / 0 Helps hydrate Dry Skin Icon

Ceratonia Siliqua Seed Extract

Skin Conditioning

Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract

Antimicrobial

Cryptomeria Japonica Bud Extract

Skin Conditioning

Bacillus/Soybean Ferment Extract

Hexapeptide-11

Oligopeptide-1

Oligopeptide-2

Oligopeptide-3

Acetyl Glutamine

Folic Acid

Sodium Hyaluronate

0 / 0 Hyaluronic Acid Icon

Citric Acid

Lecithin

1,2-Hexanediol

Triethanolamine

Caprylyl Glycol

Sodium Benzoate

Alternatives

Ingredients Explained

These ingredients are found in both products.

Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.

Butylene Glycol

Humectant, Masking, Skin Conditioning

Butylene Glycol (or BG) is used within cosmetic products for a few different reasons:

Overall, Butylene Glycol is a safe and well-rounded ingredient that works well with other ingredients.

Though this ingredient works well with most skin types, some people with sensitive skin may experience a reaction such as allergic rashes, closed comedones, or itchiness.

Learn more about Butylene Glycol

Caprylyl Glycol

Emollient, Humectant, Skin Conditioning

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).

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Lecithin

Emollient, Emulsifying, Skin Conditioning

Lecithin is a term for a group of substances found in the cell membranes of plants, animals, and humans. They are made up of phospholipids.

Thanks to its amphiphilic structure (water-loving head and oil-loving tail), it is a true multitasker:

It plays well with most ingredients and is typically used at 0.1-1%. However, concentrations up to 50% have been reported in moisturizers.

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Propanediol

Solvent

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.

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Water

Skin Conditioning, Solvent

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!

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