Beverly Hills MD Deep Wrinkle Filler Versus Merle Norman Wrinkle Smoother
Overview
What they are
These products are both cruelty-free general moisturizers. They have a total of 8 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain AHA, peptides, Vitamin C and Vitamin E
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin, sensitive skin, oily skin, reducing pores, scar healing and better texture
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens or parabens
What's Inside
They both contain silicones
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Ingredient Info
Beverly Hills MD Deep Wrinkle Filler 44 ingredients
Merle Norman Wrinkle Smoother 47 ingredients
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Beverly Hills MD Deep Wrinkle Filler 44 ingredients
Merle Norman Wrinkle Smoother 47 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningDimethicone Crosspolymer
Emulsion StabilisingDimethicone
Emollient
Cyclohexasiloxane
Emollient
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Pyrus Malus Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Cetyl PEG/PPG-10/1 Dimethicone
Emulsifying
Cyclopentasiloxane
Emollient
Disteardimonium Hectorite
StabilisingPropylene Carbonate
SolventCaprylyl Methicone
Skin Conditioning
Diamond Powder
Abrasive
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Helianthus Annuus Extract
EmollientVitis Vinifera Seed Oil
Emollient
Olea Europaea Fruit Oil
Masking
Oryza Sativa Bran Extract
Skin Conditioning
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract
AntimicrobialLaminaria Digitata Extract
Skin ProtectingTetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate
Antioxidant
Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract
Masking
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Tuber Aestivum Extract
Skin ProtectingSqualane
Emollient
Palmitoyl Hexapeptide-12
Skin Conditioning
Ceramide Ng
Skin Conditioning
PEG-10 Phytosterol
EmulsifyingPolymethylsilsesquioxane
Magnesium Sulfate
Sodium Glucuronate
HumectantC12-15 Alkyl Benzoate
AntimicrobialTribehenin
Emollient
Disodium Acetyl Glucosamine Phosphate
Skin ConditioningPhytic Acid
Caprylyl Glycol
EmollientEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningHexylene Glycol
EmulsifyingSilica
Abrasive
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Sodium Chloride
Masking
Citric Acid
Buffering
Parfum
Masking
Water, Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Dimethicone, Cyclohexasiloxane, Butylene Glycol, Pyrus Malus Fruit Extract, Glycerin, Cetyl PEG/PPG-10/1 Dimethicone, Cyclopentasiloxane, Disteardimonium Hectorite, Propylene Carbonate, Caprylyl Methicone, Diamond Powder, Sodium Hyaluronate, Helianthus Annuus Extract, Vitis Vinifera Seed Oil, Olea Europaea Fruit Oil, Oryza Sativa Bran Extract, Panthenol, Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract, Laminaria Digitata Extract, Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate, Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract, Tocopherol, Tuber Aestivum Extract, Squalane, Palmitoyl Hexapeptide-12, Ceramide Ng, PEG-10 Phytosterol, Polymethylsilsesquioxane, Magnesium Sulfate, Sodium Glucuronate, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Tribehenin, Disodium Acetyl Glucosamine Phosphate, Phytic Acid, Caprylyl Glycol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Hexylene Glycol, Silica, Phenoxyethanol, Sodium Chloride, Citric Acid, Parfum
Water
Skin ConditioningCyclopentasiloxane
Emollient
Isodecyl Neopentanoate
EmollientHydrogenated Polyisobutene
EmollientGlycerin
Humectant
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Isohexadecane
EmollientStearic Acid
Cleansing
Cetyl Alcohol
Emollient
Nylon-12
Glyceryl Stearate
Emollient
Stearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Dimethicone
Emollient
Glyceryl Polymethacrylate
Acetyl Hexapeptide-8
Humectant
Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1
Skin Conditioning
Serine
MaskingGlycine
Buffering
Proline
Skin ConditioningPalmitoyl Carnitine
Skin ConditioningAlanine
MaskingGlutamic Acid
HumectantCamellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
Antimicrobial
Calluna Vulgaris Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningCentella Asiatica Extract
Cleansing
Retinyl Palmitate
Skin Conditioning
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Ascorbyl Palmitate
Antioxidant
PCA
HumectantPhospholipids
Skin ConditioningChamomilla Recutita Flower Extract
Masking
Echinacea Purpurea Extract
MoisturisingPEG-20 Stearate
Emulsifying
PEG-100 Stearate
Dimethicone Crosspolymer
Emulsion StabilisingBisabolol
Masking
Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
Emulsion StabilisingXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingEthoxydiglycol
HumectantLecithin
EmollientGlucose
HumectantLactic Acid
Buffering
Triethanolamine
BufferingPropylene Glycol
Humectant
Disodium EDTA
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Diazolidinyl Urea
Preservative
Water, Cyclopentasiloxane, Isodecyl Neopentanoate, Hydrogenated Polyisobutene, Glycerin, Butylene Glycol, Isohexadecane, Stearic Acid, Cetyl Alcohol, Nylon-12, Glyceryl Stearate, Stearyl Alcohol, Dimethicone, Glyceryl Polymethacrylate, Acetyl Hexapeptide-8, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1, Serine, Glycine, Proline, Palmitoyl Carnitine, Alanine, Glutamic Acid, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Calluna Vulgaris Flower Extract, Centella Asiatica Extract, Retinyl Palmitate, Tocopheryl Acetate, Ascorbyl Palmitate, PCA, Phospholipids, Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract, Echinacea Purpurea Extract, PEG-20 Stearate, PEG-100 Stearate, Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Bisabolol, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Xanthan Gum, Ethoxydiglycol, Lecithin, Glucose, Lactic Acid, Triethanolamine, Propylene Glycol, Disodium EDTA, Phenoxyethanol, Diazolidinyl Urea
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
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. Stay hydrated!
Learn more about WaterDimethicone Crosspolymer is a silicone created by modifying dimethicone with hydrocarbon side chains. Due to its large size, it does not penetrate skin. It is considered non-occlusive.
Dimethicone Crosspolymer is used to stabilize and thicken products. It also helps give products a silky feel.
Dimethicone is a type of synthetic silicone created from natural materials such as quartz.
What it does:
Dimethicone comes in different viscosities:
Depending on the viscosity, dimethicone has different properties.
Ingredients lists don't always show which type is used, so we recommend reaching out to the brand if you have questions about the viscosity.
This ingredient is unlikely to cause irritation because it does not get absorbed into skin. However, people with silicone allergies should be careful about using this ingredient.
Note: Dimethicone may contribute to pilling. This is because it is not oil or water soluble, so pilling may occur when layered with products. When mixed with heavy oils in a formula, the outcome is also quite greasy.
Learn more about DimethiconeButylene 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.
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 GlycerinCyclopentasiloxane, or D5, is a silicone used to improve texture of products and trap moisture.
D5 is considered lightweight and volatile. Volatile means it evaporates quickly after application. Once evaporated, D5 leaves a thin barrier that helps keep skin hydrated.
It is also an emollient. Emollients help soften the skin and prevent water loss. Silicones create a silky texture in products. D5 helps other ingredients become more spreadable.
Studies show D5 is safe to use in skincare products. We recommend speaking with a skincare professional if you have concerns.
Learn more about CyclopentasiloxaneChamomilla Recutita Flower Extract comes from the Chamomile flower.
Chamomile is rich in antioxidants and has anti-inflammatory properties. Several compounds found in chamomile help with soothing, such as bisbolol.
Antioxidant components in chamomile make it an effective ingredient to help slow the signs of aging. Antioxidants help fight free-radical molecules, or molecules that may damage your skin.
Essential oils from chamomile have been found to improve wound healing due to its antimicrobial properties.
Ancient Greeks and Egyptians used Chamomile to treat skin redness and dryness. Chamomile has also been used to help treat stomach issues.
Learn more about Chamomilla Recutita Flower ExtractPhenoxyethanol 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.
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