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Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Allies of Skin Peptide & Antioxidants Firming Daily Treatment versus Naturium Multi-Peptide Moisturizer .

Published on May 26, 2021

Overview

What they are

These products are both vegan, cruelty-free, and reef safe general moisturizers. They have a total of 18 ingredients in common

Cool Features

They both contain hyaluronic acid, niacinamide, peptides, Vitamin C and Vitamin E

Suited For

They're both likely to be good for fighting acne, anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin, sensitive skin, oily skin, reducing pores, scar healing, dark spots and better texture

Free From

They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, parabens or sulfates

What's Inside

They both contain oils and silicones

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General Moisturizer American Brand United States
General Moisturizer American Brand United States

General Moisturizer

All-purpose moisturizers hydrate the top layer of skin cells.

General Moisturizer

All-purpose moisturizers hydrate the top layer of skin cells.

Price

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Ingredient Info

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alcohol-free
silicon-free
fragrance-free
sulfate-free
paraben-free
oil-free
fungal-acne safe
reef-safe
eu-allergen-free
vegan
cruelty-free
alcohol-free
silicon-free
fragrance-free
sulfate-free
paraben-free
oil-free
fungal-acne safe
reef-safe
eu-allergen-free
vegan
cruelty-free

At a glance

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Notable Ingredients

Vitamin C
Vitamin E
Niacinamide
Ceramides
Hyaluronic Acid
Peptides (3)

Benefits

Hydrating (3)
Good For Oily Skin
Redness Reducing (3)
Reduces Irritation (2)
Skin Texture (2)
Reduces Large Pores
Anti-Aging (4)
Dark Spots (2)
Scar Healing (3)
Acne Fighting
Brightening (4)

Concerns

May Worsen Oily Skin
Irritating (2)
Eczema

Notable Ingredients

Vitamin C
Vitamin E
Niacinamide
Hyaluronic Acid
Peptides (3)

Benefits

Hydrating (3)
Good For Oily Skin
Redness Reducing (2)
Reduces Irritation
Skin Texture
Reduces Large Pores
Anti-Aging
Dark Spots (2)
Scar Healing
Acne Fighting
Brightening (3)

Concerns

May Worsen Oily Skin (3)
Acne Trigger
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Ingredients Compared

Ingredients that are highlighted in purple are present in both products.

WaterGlycerinCaprylic/Capric TriglycerideIsononyl IsononanoateCaffeineC12-15 Alkyl BenzoateNiacinamideLactobacillus FermentCetearyl OlivateButylene GlycolPolysorbate 60Ascorbyl TetraisopalmitateMarrubium Vulgare ExtractPlantago Lanceolata Leaf ExtractPalmitoyl Tripeptide-5Acetyl Tetrapeptide-40Palmitoyl Tripeptide-8Hydrolyzed Verbascum Thapsus FlowerMoringa Oleifera Seed ExtractTeprenone PhospholipidsHyaluronic AcidSyringa Vulgaris Leaf Cell Culture ExtractSphingolipidsAstaxanthinBisabololEuterpe Oleracea Fruit OilRubus Idaeus Seed OilHoneyDimethyl IsosorbideCeramide NPPhenyl T-ButylnitroneTocopherolGlutathioneTetrahydrodiferuloylmethaneTetrahydrodemethoxydiferuloylmethaneTetrahydrobisdemethoxydiferuloylmethaneErgothioneineXanthan GumCaprylyl GlycolCarbomerSorbitan OlivateBenzimidazole Diamond Amidoethyl Urea Carbamoyl Propyl PolymethylsilsesquioxaneMicaDextranCitric AcidSodium HydroxideAcrylamide/Sodium Acryloyldimethyltaurate CopolymerCI 77891EthylhexylglycerinIsohexadecaneMaltodextrinPolysorbate 80Acetyl Tributyl CitrateTetrasodium EDTASorbitan OleateSodium BenzoatePotassium SorbateSodium GlycolatePolysorbate 20PhenoxyethanolO-Cymen-5-Ol

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Ingredients Explained

These ingredients are found in both products.

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

1
What it does: Skin Conditioning, Solvent
Community Rating: Loved

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. Talk about multi-purpose! If you see this, drink a glass of water. Stay hydrated!

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Allies of Skin Peptide & Antioxidants Firming Daily Treatment contains this as ingredient number 1.

Naturium Multi-Peptide Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 1.

2
What it does: Humectant, Skin Conditioning, Skin Protecting, Solvent
Community Rating: Loved

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.

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Allies of Skin Peptide & Antioxidants Firming Daily Treatment contains this as ingredient number 2.

Naturium Multi-Peptide Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 2.

3
What it does: Smoothing
Community Rating: Loved

Niacinamide has emerged as an all-star ingredient due to its many benefits.

It is known to treat acne by reducing inflammation. It also helps fade dark-spots and strengthen the skin by promoting the growth of the ceramide barrier.

Other benefits include smoothing wrinkles and minimizing redness.

The cherry on top? Niacinamide can also help build keratin, a protein that keeps skin firm.

When incorporating niacinamide into your routine, look out for concentration amounts. Typically, 5% niacinamide provides benefits such as fading dark spots. However, if you have sensitive skin, it is better to begin with a smaller concentration.

Niacinamide can be mixed with other ingredients to boost benefits. For instance, it has shown to be effective when used with copper, folic acid, and zinc to treat acne.

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Allies of Skin Peptide & Antioxidants Firming Daily Treatment contains this as ingredient number 7.

Naturium Multi-Peptide Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 8.

4
What it does: Humectant, Masking, Skin Conditioning, Solvent
Community Rating: Mixed

Butylene 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.

Overall, Butylene Glycol is a safe and well-rounded ingredient. It is unlikely to irritate skin, and works well with pretty much all other ingredients.

Allies of Skin Peptide & Antioxidants Firming Daily Treatment contains this as ingredient number 10.

Naturium Multi-Peptide Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 34.

5
What it does: Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Liked

Palmitoyl Tripeptide-5 isn't fungal acne safe and is a peptide.

Allies of Skin Peptide & Antioxidants Firming Daily Treatment contains this as ingredient number 15.

Naturium Multi-Peptide Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 10.

6
What it does: Emollient, Humectant, Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Liked

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.

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Allies of Skin Peptide & Antioxidants Firming Daily Treatment contains this as ingredient number 40.

Naturium Multi-Peptide Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 31.

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What it does: Emulsion Stabilising, Gel Forming
Community Rating: Disliked

Carbomer is a polymer of acrylic acid. Its main role is to create gel consistency within products.

Carbomer is commonly found in many types of cosmetics products. It is found to be safe in concentrations up to 15%. However, a high amount of carbomer can cause pilling or balling up of products. Most products contain 1% of less of carbomer.

Allies of Skin Peptide & Antioxidants Firming Daily Treatment contains this as ingredient number 41.

Naturium Multi-Peptide Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 42.

8
What it does: Buffering, Masking
Community Rating: Disliked

Citric Acid is an AHA derived from citrus fruits (think oranges, lemons, and limes!).

If you spot Citric Acid near the end of an ingredient list, it's likely there as a pH adjuster rather than an active ingredient.

As an AHA, Citric Acid removes the top layer of skin cells from the newer layer of skin underneath. This helps skin to remove dark spots and look more even.

Read more about some other popular AHA's here:

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Allies of Skin Peptide & Antioxidants Firming Daily Treatment contains this as ingredient number 46.

Naturium Multi-Peptide Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 46.

9
What it does: Buffering
Community Rating: Mixed

Sodium Hydroxide is also known as lye or caustic soda. It is used to adjust the pH of products; many ingredients require a specific pH to be effective.

In small amounts, sodium hydroxide is considered safe to use. However, large amounts may cause chemical burns due to its high alkaline.

Your skin has a natural pH and acid mantle. This acid mantle helps prevent harmful bacteria from breaking through. The acid mantle also helps keep your skin hydrated.

"Alkaline" refers to a high pH level. A low pH level would be considered acidic.

Learn more about Sodium Hydroxide

Allies of Skin Peptide & Antioxidants Firming Daily Treatment contains this as ingredient number 47.

Naturium Multi-Peptide Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 40.

10

We don't have a description for Acrylamide/Sodium Acryloyldimethyltaurate Copolymer.

Allies of Skin Peptide & Antioxidants Firming Daily Treatment contains this as ingredient number 48.

Naturium Multi-Peptide Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 27.

11
What it does: Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Mixed

Ethylhexylglycerin (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.

Allies of Skin Peptide & Antioxidants Firming Daily Treatment contains this as ingredient number 50.

Naturium Multi-Peptide Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 47.

12
What it does: Emollient, Skin Conditioning, Solvent
Community Rating: Mixed

Isohexadecane is added to enhance texture, emulsify, and to help cleanse. It is an isoparrafin. It is a component of petrolatum.

Due to its large size, Isohexadecane is not absorbed by the skin. Instead, it sits on top and acts as an emollient. Emollients help keep your skin soft and smooth by trapping moisture within.

Isohexadecane is often used in products designed to help oily skin. It is lightweight and non-greasy while helping to moisturize. When mixed with silicones, it gives a product a silky feel.

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Allies of Skin Peptide & Antioxidants Firming Daily Treatment contains this as ingredient number 51.

Naturium Multi-Peptide Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 33.

13
What it does: Emulsifying
Community Rating: Very Disliked

Polysorbate 80 is a surfactant and emulsifier. It is used to keep ingredients together, and prevent oils and waters from separating.

It is made from polyethoxylated sorbitan and oleic acid. This ingredient can be found in cosmetics, foods, and medicine. It is water-soluble.

Polysorbate 80 may not be fungal acne safe.

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Allies of Skin Peptide & Antioxidants Firming Daily Treatment contains this as ingredient number 53.

Naturium Multi-Peptide Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 38.

14
What it does: Emulsifying
Community Rating: Very Disliked

Sorbitan Oleate is created from compounds in oleic acid and sorbitol. It is used to stabilize a product by preventing ingredients from separating.

Emulsifiers help keep ingredients together, such as oils and water.

Sorbitan Oleate may not be fungal acne safe. It can also worsen oily skin.

Learn more about Sorbitan Oleate

Allies of Skin Peptide & Antioxidants Firming Daily Treatment contains this as ingredient number 56.

Naturium Multi-Peptide Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 23.

15
What it does: Masking, Preservative
Community Rating: Disliked

Sodium 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.

Sodium Benzoate 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 Benzoate

Allies of Skin Peptide & Antioxidants Firming Daily Treatment contains this as ingredient number 57.

Naturium Multi-Peptide Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 41.

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What it does: Preservative
Community Rating: Disliked

Potassium Sorbate is a preservative used to prevent yeast and mold in products. It is commonly found in both cosmetic and food products.

Potassium sorbate is potassium salt derived from sorbic acid. Sorbic acid is a natural antibiotic and effective against fungus.

Potassium sorbate and sorbic acid can be found in baked goods, cheeses, dried meats, dried fruit, ice cream, pickles, wine, yogurt, and more.

Potassium sorbate is often used with stronger preservatives.

Learn more about Potassium Sorbate

Allies of Skin Peptide & Antioxidants Firming Daily Treatment contains this as ingredient number 58.

Naturium Multi-Peptide Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 48.

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What it does: Emulsifying
Community Rating: Very Disliked

Polysorbate 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 20

Allies of Skin Peptide & Antioxidants Firming Daily Treatment contains this as ingredient number 60.

Naturium Multi-Peptide Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 45.

18
What it does: Preservative
Community Rating: Very Disliked

Phenoxyethanol is a preservative that has germicide, antimicrobial, and aromatic properties. Studies show that phenoxyethanol can prevent germ and microbial growth. By itself, it has a scent that is similar to that of a rose.

It's often used in formulations along with Caprylyl Glycol to preserve the shelf life of products.

Allies of Skin Peptide & Antioxidants Firming Daily Treatment contains this as ingredient number 61.

Naturium Multi-Peptide Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 44.

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37% are loved or liked
8% have mixed ratings
31% are disliked or very disliked
24% have no rating yet
31% are loved or liked
13% have mixed ratings
40% are disliked or very disliked
17% have no rating yet

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Naturium Multi-Peptide Moisturizer 48 ingredients

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kristinkoe

12 months ago · Sensitive Skin
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Worst fungal acne breakout I’ve ever had
29, sensitive skin. I have a super simple routine and recently swapped for several new brands and products...

Worst fungal acne breakout I’ve ever had
29, sensitive skin. I have a super simple routine and recently swapped for several new brands and products in the past 2 months. Been dealing with excess sebum acne on my jawline and hormonal acne for 10 years. Skin isn’t as bad as it used to be in terms of those two. And I’ve had fungal acne before but not very often…. Ans I currently have the worst fungal acne breakout I’ve ever experienced. Soooo itchy and painful and red and swollen.

I think this is the #1 cause. I’ve been ruling out my other products one by one while continuing to use this moisturizer; because it seemed simple and clean and really great. But the fungal acne isn’t letting up. So I just checked the ingredients and there are SO many fungal triggers, and Im thinking I found the source! Bummer, I really liked this brand, the price point and this products simplicity… but looks like I need to find another moisturizer.

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