Beauty Pie Über Youth Neck & Chest Super Lift Serum-Spray Versus No7 Restore & Renew Face & Neck Multi Action Cream SPF 30
What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningNiacinamide
Smoothing
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Propanediol
Solvent
Glycerin
Humectant
PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil
Emulsifying
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
PEG-240/Hdi Copolymer Bis-Decyltetradeceth-20 Ether
StabilisingSorbitan Laurate
Emulsifying
Parfum
Masking
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningCitric Acid
Buffering
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Tetrasodium Glutamate Diacetate
Hydroxyethylcellulose
Emulsion StabilisingAcetyl Dipeptide-1 Cetyl Ester
Skin Conditioning
Limonene
Perfuming
Chondrus Crispus Extract
Skin Conditioning
Benzyl Salicylate
Perfuming
Hexyl Cinnamal
Perfuming
Kigelia Africana Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningBenzyl Alcohol
Perfuming
Lithothamnion Calcareum Extract
Skin ConditioningSodium Hydroxide
BufferingPotassium Laurate
EmulsifyingDehydroacetic Acid
Preservative
Water, Niacinamide, Butylene Glycol, Propanediol, Glycerin, PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Phenoxyethanol, PEG-240/Hdi Copolymer Bis-Decyltetradeceth-20 Ether, Sorbitan Laurate, Parfum, Ethylhexylglycerin, Citric Acid, Tocopherol, Tetrasodium Glutamate Diacetate, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Acetyl Dipeptide-1 Cetyl Ester, Limonene, Chondrus Crispus Extract, Benzyl Salicylate, Hexyl Cinnamal, Kigelia Africana Fruit Extract, Benzyl Alcohol, Lithothamnion Calcareum Extract, Sodium Hydroxide, Potassium Laurate, Dehydroacetic Acid
Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane 3%
UV Absorber
Ethylhexyl Salicylate 5%
UV Absorber
Octocrylene 8%
UV Absorber
Water
Skin ConditioningC12-15 Alkyl Benzoate
AntimicrobialGlycerin
Humectant
Alcohol Denat.
Antimicrobial
Tribehenin
Emollient
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Aluminum Starch Octenylsuccinate
Absorbent
Dimethicone
Emollient
Cetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin Conditioning
Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer
Cetearyl Glucoside
Emulsifying
Silica
Abrasive
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Potassium Cetyl Phosphate
EmulsifyingMethylparaben
Preservative
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Dimethiconol
Emollient
Pentylene Glycol
Skin Conditioning
Ascorbyl Glucoside
Antioxidant
Propylene Glycol
Humectant
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingEthylparaben
Preservative
Hibiscus Abelmoschus Extract
MaskingRetinyl Palmitate
Skin Conditioning
Simethicone
Emollient
Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Tetrasodium EDTA
Cetyl Alcohol
Emollient
Stearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Hydrolyzed Rice Protein
Skin ConditioningSorbitan Laurate
Emulsifying
Polysorbate 20
Emulsifying
T-Butyl Alcohol
Perfuming
Panax Ginseng Root Extract
Emollient
Sodium Lauroyl Lactylate
EmulsifyingPhyllanthus Emblica Fruit Extract
HumectantCarbomer
Emulsion StabilisingCalcium Hydroxymethionine
Skin Conditioning3-Aminopropane Sulfonic Acid
Hydroxyethylcellulose
Emulsion StabilisingPotassium Hydroxide
BufferingDimethylmethoxy Chromanol
Antioxidant
Acetyl Dipeptide-1 Cetyl Ester
Skin Conditioning
Morus Alba Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningCeramide NP
Skin Conditioning
Ceramide AP
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Phytosphingosine
Skin Conditioning
Cholesterol
Emollient
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningTocopherol
Antioxidant
Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1
Skin Conditioning
Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7
Skin Conditioning
Ceramide EOP
Skin Conditioning
CI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77491
Cosmetic ColorantCI 14700
Cosmetic ColorantButyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane 3%, Ethylhexyl Salicylate 5%, Octocrylene 8%, Water, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Glycerin, Alcohol Denat., Tribehenin, Butylene Glycol, Aluminum Starch Octenylsuccinate, Dimethicone, Cetearyl Alcohol, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer, Cetearyl Glucoside, Silica, Phenoxyethanol, Potassium Cetyl Phosphate, Methylparaben, Tocopheryl Acetate, Dimethiconol, Pentylene Glycol, Ascorbyl Glucoside, Propylene Glycol, Xanthan Gum, Ethylparaben, Hibiscus Abelmoschus Extract, Retinyl Palmitate, Simethicone, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Tetrasodium EDTA, Cetyl Alcohol, Stearyl Alcohol, Hydrolyzed Rice Protein, Sorbitan Laurate, Polysorbate 20, T-Butyl Alcohol, Panax Ginseng Root Extract, Sodium Lauroyl Lactylate, Phyllanthus Emblica Fruit Extract, Carbomer, Calcium Hydroxymethionine, 3-Aminopropane Sulfonic Acid, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Potassium Hydroxide, Dimethylmethoxy Chromanol, Acetyl Dipeptide-1 Cetyl Ester, Morus Alba Leaf Extract, Ceramide NP, Ceramide AP, Sodium Benzoate, Phytosphingosine, Cholesterol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Tocopherol, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1, Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7, Ceramide EOP, CI 77891, CI 77491, CI 14700
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Acetyl Dipeptide-1 Cetyl Ester is a peptide composed of amino acids arginine and tyrosine.
This peptide is considered a neurotransmitter peptide, meaning it has pain-relieving and relaxing properties. It has the ability to calm skin irritation from external factors such as chemical stinging or heat.
Neurotransmitter peptides are also often called "botox in a bottle". This is because these peptides have the ability to relax the muscles.
Though relaxing the muscles can prevent expression lines (as we have seen in botox), the studies do not show these peptides to be a botox replacement. The effects of this muscle relaxation is also short-term, as opposed to longer-term results from botox.
Learn more about Acetyl Dipeptide-1 Cetyl EsterButylene 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 GlycolEthylhexylglycerin 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.
Learn more about EthylhexylglycerinGlycerin (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 epidermis, via aquaporin-3.
Aquaporin-3 is a transporter that is essential for normal skin hydration, elasticity, and repair. Interestingly, mice lacking in AQP3 have dry and less elastic skin that can be fully corrected with glycerin.
This ingredient is non-irritating, plays well with almost every ingredient, and works across all skin types. Typical use is anywhere between 3-10% but can go up to 79% in some leave-on products.
Just know very high concentrations (>40%) can feel tacky in low humidity.
Glycerin is the name for this ingredient in American English. British English uses Glycerol/Glycerine.
Learn more about GlycerinHydroxyethylcellulose is used to improve the texture of products. It is created from a chemical reaction involving ethylene oxide and alkali-cellulose. Cellulose is a sugar found in plant cell walls and help give plants structure.
This ingredient helps stabilize products by preventing ingredients from separating. It can also help thicken the texture of a product.
This ingredient can also be found in pill medicines to help our bodies digest other ingredients.
Learn more about HydroxyethylcellulosePhenoxyethanol is a preservative that has germicide, antimicrobial, and aromatic properties. Studies show that phenoxyethanol can prevent 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.
Sorbitan Laurate is created from lauric acid and derivatives from sorbitol. It is an emulsifier.
Tocopherol is a fat-soluble antioxidant known as Vitamin E.
You'll find this ingredient in the vast majority of skincare (for good reason). It works to neutralize free radicals, or unstable molecules generated by UV exposure, pollution, and other environmental stressors, before they can cause oxidative damage to your skin cells.
Topically applied tocopherol has been shown to protect against UV damage by ramping up the skin's own natural defense enzymes.
It also acts as a skin conditioning agent; some studies show that regular topical use can improve the skin's water-binding capacity over 2-4 weeks.
This ingredient is especially loved for being a team player. When combined with Vitamin C, the photoprotective effect of both ingredients roughly doubles and the combo also helps reduce UV-induced DNA damage.
This ingredient has some brightening potential but it's more of a prevention ingredient than spot-fader. Cell studies show it can slow down melanin production but it's worth noting that it's not the most powerful brightener out there.
In formulations, it also serves as a stabilizer that helps protect other oxidation-prone ingredients from degrading.
Concentrations usually range from 0.1-1% in most leave-on products.
Learn more about TocopherolWater. 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!
Learn more about Water
