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Biossance Squalane + Copper Peptide Rapid Plumping Serum - Original Versus Cos De BAHA Peptide Serum with Matrixyl 3000 Argireline

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Updated on October 10, 2024

Overview

What they are

These products are both cruelty-free and reef safe serums. They have a total of 4 ingredients in common

Cool Features

They both contain hyaluronic acid and peptides

Suited For

They're both likely to be good for anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin, sensitive skin and reducing pores

Free From

They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, oils, parabens, silicones or sulfates

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Ingredient Info

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Benefits

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Ingredients Side-by-side

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Squalane + Copper Peptide Rapid Plumping Serum

Ingredients Explained

These ingredients are found in both products.

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

Humectant, Skin Conditioning, Skin Protecting

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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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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Humectant, Skin Conditioning

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:

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Antimicrobial, Antioxidant, Astringent

Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract is derived from the leaves of the tea plant. Black tea, green tea, and oolong tea are all harvested from this plant.

This ingredient has many skin benefits:

This ingredient contains polyphenols, a strong antioxidant. Antioxidants help fight off molecules that damage skin cells.

On top of that, the antioxidants in green tea neutralize free-radicals from the sun. This gives the skin some extra UV protection, but should not replace sunscreen.

Many components of tea have anti-inflammatory properties.

Polyphenols and L-theanine help soothe the skin and reduce irritation. The caffeine in Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract helps calm inflamed blood vessels.

Other compounds found in tea include: Vitamin Bs, linoleic acid, magnesium, calcium, iron, and zinc.

Research has shown both drinking Camellia Sinensis Leaf Tea and applying it to the skin can help boost skin elasticity and hydration. Studies also show using tea extract may reduce sebum, or oil, production.

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Reviews

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Biossance Squalane + Copper Peptide Rapid Plumping Serum 32 ingredients

3.8 /5
from 5 ratings
Expensive (3) Hydrating (2) Light (2)
shelbid's avatar

Shelbi D

29 days ago
Review

It’s a nice serum, but for the price didn’t do anything crazy. Not breakouts, but could get the same results from a basic hyaluronic acid serum.

#expensive
#hydrating
#light
#absorbs well
verenski's avatar

verenski

4 months ago
Review

Really nice and pretty serum with a light blue color, works well but it's too expensive

#expensive
#hydrating
#light

Cos De BAHA Peptide Serum with Matrixyl 3000 Argireline 17 ingredients

3.0 /5
from 1 rating
Absorbs Well (1) Doesn't Work (1) Great Value (1)
bujanabrahimi's avatar

🍯 Boo

8 months ago
Review

I honestly have no idea what does this product do and I am on my second bottle. It’s supposed to help with fine lines but I see no difference when I don’t use it.
Well, at least it doesn’t break me out…
Almost full bottle atm as I got them on a 1+1 offer but I will not be repurchasing.

#great value
#hydrating
#light
#absorbs well