Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of APRILSKIN Collagen Peptide Plumping Serum versus MediCube AGE-R Collagen Booster Gel Serum .
Last updated on October 28, 2023. Published on January 14, 2024
Overview
What they are
These products are both reef safe serums. They have a total of 21 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain hyaluronic acid and niacinamide
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for fighting acne, anti aging, dry skin, brightening 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
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Ingredient Info
APRILSKIN Collagen Peptide Plumping Serum 45 ingredients
MediCube AGE-R Collagen Booster Gel Serum 49 ingredients
Alcohol Free
This product is free of harsh alcohols 🎉
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Fragrance Free
This product is free of fragrances 🎉
Sulfate Free
This product is free of sulfates 🎉
Paraben Free
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Contains Oils
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Reef Safe
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EU Allergen Free
This product is free of EU allergens 🎉
Vegan
This product is vegan 🎉
Not Cruelty Free
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Alcohol Free
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Silicon Free
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Contains Fragrance
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Sulfate Free
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Paraben Free
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Contains Oils
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Not Malassezia Safe
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Reef Safe
This product is free of ingredients that damage reefs 🎉
EU Allergen Free
This product is free of EU allergens 🎉
Non Vegan
This product is not vegan 😥
Cruelty Free
This product is cruelty-free 🎉
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APRILSKIN Collagen Peptide Plumping Serum 45 ingredients
MediCube AGE-R Collagen Booster Gel Serum 49 ingredients
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APRILSKIN Collagen Peptide Plumping Serum 45 ingredients
MediCube AGE-R Collagen Booster Gel Serum 49 ingredients
Soluble Collagen • Water • Methyl Gluceth-20 • Glycereth-26 • Glycerin • 1,2-Hexanediol • Niacinamide • Artemisia Vulgaris Extract • Propylene Glycol Dibenzoate • Sorbeth-30 Tetraoleate • C12-14 Pareth-12 • Glyceryl Acrylate/Acrylic Acid Copolymer • Polyglycerin-3 • Methyl Gluceth-10 • Tromethamine • Butyl Acrylate • Gardenia Florida Fruit Extract • Pentaerythrityl Tetraisostearate • Sodium Hyaluronate • Adenosine • Dextrin • Ethylhexylglycerin • Butylene Glycol • Hyaluronic Acid • Palmitoyl Tripeptide-5 • Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil • Oryza Sativa Bran Extract • Butyrospermum Parkii Butter • Squalane • Caprylyl Glycol • Sorbitan Laurate • Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid • Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate • Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer • Hydroxyethylcellulose • Acetyl Dipeptide-1 Cetyl Ester • Hydroxypropyltrimonium Hyaluronate • Acetyl Hexapeptide-1 • Sorbitan Sesquioleate • Sodium Polyacryloyldimethyl Taurate • Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate • Diphenyl Dimethicone • Triethylhexanoin • Hydrogenated Lecithin • Polyglyceryl-10 Oleate
Water • Methylpropanediol • Glycereth-26 • Glycerin • Niacinamide • 1,2-Hexanediol • Polyglycerin-3 • Methyl Gluceth-20 • Methyl Gluceth-10 • Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride • Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer • Tromethamine • Allantoin • C12-14 Pareth-12 • Soluble Elastin • Ethylhexylglycerin • Parfum • Adenosine • Sodium Hyaluronate • Eclipta Prostrata Extract • Butylene Glycol • Melia Azadirachta Leaf Extract • Soluble Collagen • Moringa Oleifera Seed Oil • Phosphatidylcholine • Hyaluronic Acid • Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer • Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate • Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid • Sodium Dna • Atelocollagen • Desamido Collagen • Ceramide NP • Prunella Vulgaris Extract • Fucus Vesiculosus Extract • Hydrolyzed Collagen • Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate • Hydroxypropyltrimonium Hyaluronate • Collagen • Collagen Amino Acids • Glycine • Serine • Procollagen • Glutamic Acid • Lysine • Alanine • Threonine • Proline • Arginine
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Ingredients Explained
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Soluble Collagen can help to reduce the effects of aging.
APRILSKIN Collagen Peptide Plumping Serum contains this as ingredient number 1.
MediCube AGE-R Collagen Booster Gel Serum contains this as ingredient number 23.
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!
Learn more about WaterAPRILSKIN Collagen Peptide Plumping Serum contains this as ingredient number 2.
MediCube AGE-R Collagen Booster Gel Serum contains this as ingredient number 1.
Methyl Gluceth-20 is a humectant. Humectants help draw moisture from the air to your skin.
It is created by combining polyethylene glycol with glucose.
APRILSKIN Collagen Peptide Plumping Serum contains this as ingredient number 3.
MediCube AGE-R Collagen Booster Gel Serum contains this as ingredient number 8.
Glycereth-26 is a synthetic ingredient and polyethylene glycol ether of Glycerin. Glycerin is already naturally found in your skin and helps keep your skin moisturized.
It is a humectant and helps add texture to products. It can make your product thicker.
As a humectant, it helps draw moisture from the air to your skin. This helps your skin stay hydrated.
Learn more about Glycereth-26APRILSKIN Collagen Peptide Plumping Serum contains this as ingredient number 4.
MediCube AGE-R Collagen Booster Gel Serum contains this as ingredient number 3.
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 GlycerinAPRILSKIN Collagen Peptide Plumping Serum contains this as ingredient number 5.
MediCube AGE-R Collagen Booster Gel Serum contains this as ingredient number 4.
1,2-Hexanediol is a multi-tasker ingredient. It acts as a preservative to increase shelf-life and can aid other preservatives in preventing microbe growth. 1,2-Hexanediol also helps the skin retain moisture as a humectant.
In products that are water-based, this ingredient can help stabilize perfumes and fragrances. It can also help make the texture of products softer and more smooth.
APRILSKIN Collagen Peptide Plumping Serum contains this as ingredient number 6.
MediCube AGE-R Collagen Booster Gel Serum contains this as ingredient number 6.
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.
Learn more about NiacinamideAPRILSKIN Collagen Peptide Plumping Serum contains this as ingredient number 7.
MediCube AGE-R Collagen Booster Gel Serum contains this as ingredient number 5.
C12-14 Pareth-12 is created from a mixture of synthetic C12-14 alcohols that have about 12 moles of ethylene oxide.
It is an emulsifying and cleansing ingredient. Emulsifier help prevent ingredients from separating, such as oils and waters.
APRILSKIN Collagen Peptide Plumping Serum contains this as ingredient number 11.
MediCube AGE-R Collagen Booster Gel Serum contains this as ingredient number 14.
Polyglycerin-3 is a 3-unit glycerin polymer.
Like glycerin, this ingredient is a humectant. Humectants help hydrate your skin by drawing water to it.
Having moisturized skin helps improve the skin barrier. Your skin barrier helps protect against irritants and bacteria.
Learn more about Polyglycerin-3APRILSKIN Collagen Peptide Plumping Serum contains this as ingredient number 13.
MediCube AGE-R Collagen Booster Gel Serum contains this as ingredient number 7.
We don't have a description for Methyl Gluceth-10.
APRILSKIN Collagen Peptide Plumping Serum contains this as ingredient number 14.
MediCube AGE-R Collagen Booster Gel Serum contains this as ingredient number 9.
Tromethamine is an aliphatic compound. An aliphatic compound is an organic compound with open-chained carbon atoms. It is synthetically created. Tromethamine is used to balance pH and improve texture.
As an emulsifier, Tromethamine prevents oil and water ingredients from separating. This helps stabilize the product and elongate a product's shelf life. Tromethamine also makes a product thicker.
Tromethamine helps balance the pH level of a product. Normal pH level of skin is slightly acidic (~4.75-5.5). The acidity of our skin is maintained by our glands and skin biome. Being slightly acidic allows our skin to create an "acid mantle". This acid mantle is a thin barrier that protects our skin from bacteria and contaminants.
Oral Tromethanmine is an anti-inflammatory drug but plays the role of masking, adding fragrance, and/or balancing pH in skincare.
1,3-Propanediol, 2-amino-2-(hydroxymethyl)-
Learn more about TromethamineAPRILSKIN Collagen Peptide Plumping Serum contains this as ingredient number 15.
MediCube AGE-R Collagen Booster Gel Serum contains this as ingredient number 12.
Sodium 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 HyaluronateAPRILSKIN Collagen Peptide Plumping Serum contains this as ingredient number 19.
MediCube AGE-R Collagen Booster Gel Serum contains this as ingredient number 19.
Adenosine is in every living organism. It is one of four components in nucleic acids that helps store our DNA.
Adenosine has many benefits when used. These benefits include hydrating the skin, smoothing skin, and reducing wrinkles. Once applied, adenosine increases collagen production. It also helps with improving firmness and tissue repair.
Studies have found adenosine may also help with wound healing.
In skincare products, Adenosine is usually derived from yeast.
Learn more about AdenosineAPRILSKIN Collagen Peptide Plumping Serum contains this as ingredient number 20.
MediCube AGE-R Collagen Booster Gel Serum contains this as ingredient number 18.
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.
APRILSKIN Collagen Peptide Plumping Serum contains this as ingredient number 22.
MediCube AGE-R Collagen Booster Gel Serum contains this as ingredient number 16.
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.
APRILSKIN Collagen Peptide Plumping Serum contains this as ingredient number 23.
MediCube AGE-R Collagen Booster Gel Serum contains this as ingredient number 21.
Hyaluronic acid is naturally found in healthy skin. It is a humectant, meaning it draws moisture to your skin.
Hyaluronic Acid has the capacity to bind to large amounts of water. This ingredient helps hydrate, soothe, and protect the skin.
Fun fact: It is already naturally found in our bodies, such as the fluids of our eyes and our joints.
Studies find this ingredient to have anti-inflammatory and anti-microbial properties. This can help speed up wound-healing,
These are some other common types of Hyaluronic Acid:
Learn more about Hyaluronic AcidAPRILSKIN Collagen Peptide Plumping Serum contains this as ingredient number 24.
MediCube AGE-R Collagen Booster Gel Serum contains this as ingredient number 26.
Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid is a form of hyaluronic acid. It is created by the hydrolysis of hyaluronic acid with a high molecular weight. Once created, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid has a low molecular weight.
Low molecular weight HA has been shown to hydrate and increase elasticity of the skin. Increasing elasticity is also associated with reduction of wrinkle depth.
One study found topical low molecular weight hyaluronic acid may be considered for the treatment of rosacea in the adult population. However, we always recommend speaking with a professional about your skin concerns.
Hyaluronic acids are a humectant. This means they draw moisture from the air. Hyaluronic acids help moisturize, soothe, and protect the skin.
Read more about other common forms of hyaluronic acid:
Learn more about Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic AcidAPRILSKIN Collagen Peptide Plumping Serum contains this as ingredient number 32.
MediCube AGE-R Collagen Booster Gel Serum contains this as ingredient number 29.
This ingredient is created by putting sodium hyaluronate through hydrolysis.
You might know this as 'mini' or 'ultra low-molecular weight' hyaluronic acid. The small molecule size means it is able to travel deeper in the skin.
According to studies, low molecular-weight hyaluronic acid can:
One study from 2011 found ultra-low weight HA to show pro-inflammatory properties. Another study from 2022 found it to downregulate UV-B induced inflammation.
Hydrolysis is a process of changing a molecule using water or enzymes.
This ingredient is water-soluble.
Learn more about Hydrolyzed Sodium HyaluronateAPRILSKIN Collagen Peptide Plumping Serum contains this as ingredient number 33.
MediCube AGE-R Collagen Booster Gel Serum contains this as ingredient number 28.
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 CrosspolymerAPRILSKIN Collagen Peptide Plumping Serum contains this as ingredient number 34.
MediCube AGE-R Collagen Booster Gel Serum contains this as ingredient number 27.
This form of hyaluronic acid is produced through fermentation.
According to a manufacturer, it has a positive charge by ionic binding to help moisturize and give hair a smooth feel. This is why you'll find this ingredient in shampoos and body washes.
APRILSKIN Collagen Peptide Plumping Serum contains this as ingredient number 37.
MediCube AGE-R Collagen Booster Gel Serum contains this as ingredient number 38.
Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate is a type of Hyaluronic Acid.
Hyaluronic Acids help moisturize, soothe, and protect the skin.
Read about common types of Hyaluronic Acid here: Sodium Hyaluronate Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid Hyaluronic Acid
Learn more about Sodium Acetylated HyaluronateAPRILSKIN Collagen Peptide Plumping Serum contains this as ingredient number 41.
MediCube AGE-R Collagen Booster Gel Serum contains this as ingredient number 37.
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