Cipher Skincare Beam Me Up Versus SkinMedica TNS® Advanced+ Serum
Updated on May 14, 2024
Overview
What they are
These products are both reef safe serums. They have a total of 11 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain peptides and Vitamin E
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for dry skin, brightening skin, sensitive skin and scar healing
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, parabens or sulfates
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Ingredient Info
Cipher Skincare Beam Me Up 49 ingredients
SkinMedica TNS® Advanced+ Serum 35 ingredients
What's inside (and what isn't)
What's inside (and what isn't)
At a glance
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Cipher Skincare Beam Me Up 49 ingredients
SkinMedica TNS® Advanced+ Serum 35 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningLactobacillus/Portulaca Oleracea Ferment Extract
Antioxidant
Ascorbyl Tetraisopalmitate
Antioxidant
Avena Sativa Kernel Oil
Skin Conditioning
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Isodecyl Neopentanoate
EmollientPropanediol
Solvent
Glycereth-26
Humectant
Undecane
EmollientGlycerin
Humectant
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Glyceryl Stearate
Emollient
PEG-100 Stearate
Glyceryl Oleate Citrate
Emulsifying
Adenosine
Skin Conditioning
Phytosterols
Skin Conditioning
Oryzanol
Skin ConditioningCaffeine
Skin Conditioning
Trifluoroacetyl Tripeptide-2
Skin Conditioning
Palmitoyl Tripeptide-38
Skin Conditioning
Xylitylglucoside
Humectant
Beta-Glucan
Skin Conditioning
Hydroxyphenyl Propamidobenzoic Acid
Skin ConditioningSuperoxide Dismutase
Antioxidant
Anhydroxylitol
Humectant
Xylitol
Humectant
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Tridecane
Perfuming
Ceramide NP
Skin Conditioning
Ceramide AP
Skin Conditioning
Ceramide EOP
Skin Conditioning
Cetyl Alcohol
Emollient
Olive Glycerides
Emulsifying
Phytosphingosine
Skin Conditioning
Cholesterol
Emollient
Bisabolol
Masking
Zingiber Officinale Root Extract
Masking
Dextran
Hydroxyacetophenone
Antioxidant
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6
Emulsion StabilisingAmmonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer
Hydroxypropyl Cyclodextrin
MaskingDisodium EDTA
Sodium Lauroyl Lactylate
EmulsifyingPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningCarbomer
Emulsion StabilisingXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingWater, Lactobacillus/Portulaca Oleracea Ferment Extract, Ascorbyl Tetraisopalmitate, Avena Sativa Kernel Oil, Niacinamide, Isodecyl Neopentanoate, Propanediol, Glycereth-26, Undecane, Glycerin, Panthenol, Glyceryl Stearate, PEG-100 Stearate, Glyceryl Oleate Citrate, Adenosine, Phytosterols, Oryzanol, Caffeine, Trifluoroacetyl Tripeptide-2, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-38, Xylitylglucoside, Beta-Glucan, Hydroxyphenyl Propamidobenzoic Acid, Superoxide Dismutase, Anhydroxylitol, Xylitol, Tocopherol, Tridecane, Ceramide NP, Ceramide AP, Ceramide EOP, Cetyl Alcohol, Olive Glycerides, Phytosphingosine, Cholesterol, Bisabolol, Zingiber Officinale Root Extract, Dextran, Hydroxyacetophenone, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6, Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer, Hydroxypropyl Cyclodextrin, Disodium EDTA, Sodium Lauroyl Lactylate, Phenoxyethanol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Carbomer, Xanthan Gum
Water
Skin ConditioningPentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningHuman Neonatal Fibroblast Conditioned Media
Skin ConditioningGlycereth-7 Triacetate
EmollientShea Butter Ethyl Esters
Emollient
Glycerin
Humectant
Ethoxydiglycol
HumectantLactococcus Ferment Lysate
Skin ConditioningWhey Protein
Skin ConditioningChlorella Vulgaris Extract
Skin Conditioning
Saccharide Isomerate
Humectant
Trifluoroacetyl Tripeptide-2
Skin Conditioning
Dimer Tripeptide-43
Hydrolyzed Linseed Extract
Skin ConditioningVitis Vinifera Flower Cell Extract
MaskingPyrus Malus Fruit Extract
Skin Conditioning
Hydroxyacetophenone
Antioxidant
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Propanediol
Solvent
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingPolyacrylate Crosspolymer-6
Emulsion StabilisingPolyacrylate-13
Polyisobutene
Sclerotium Gum
Emulsion StabilisingPEG-12 Dimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Lecithin
Emollient
Pullulan
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Sodium Citrate
BufferingPolysorbate 20
Emulsifying
Aminomethyl Propanol
BufferingDextran
Disodium EDTA
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningWater, Pentylene Glycol, Human Neonatal Fibroblast Conditioned Media, Glycereth-7 Triacetate, Shea Butter Ethyl Esters, Glycerin, Ethoxydiglycol, Lactococcus Ferment Lysate, Whey Protein, Chlorella Vulgaris Extract, Saccharide Isomerate, Trifluoroacetyl Tripeptide-2, Dimer Tripeptide-43, Hydrolyzed Linseed Extract, Vitis Vinifera Flower Cell Extract, Pyrus Malus Fruit Extract, Hydroxyacetophenone, Tocopheryl Acetate, Propanediol, Xanthan Gum, Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6, Polyacrylate-13, Polyisobutene, Sclerotium Gum, PEG-12 Dimethicone, Lecithin, Pullulan, Butylene Glycol, Sodium Citrate, Polysorbate 20, Aminomethyl Propanol, Dextran, Disodium EDTA, Phenoxyethanol, Ethylhexylglycerin
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Dextran is a sugar (polysaccharide) with skin hydrating properties.
Fun fact: Louis Pasteur first discovered this ingredient as a microbial product in wine.
Disodium EDTA plays a role in making products more stable by aiding other preservatives.
It is a chelating agent, meaning it neutralizes metal ions that may be found in a product.
Disodium EDTA is a salt of edetic acid and is found to be safe in cosmetic ingredients.
Learn more about Disodium EDTAEthylhexylglycerin (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.
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 GlycerinHydroxyacetophenone is antioxidant with skin conditioning and soothing properties. It also boosts the efficiency of preservatives.
This ingredient is not irritating or sensitizing.
Phenoxyethanol 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.
Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6 is a texture enhancer and pH adjuster.
It is be used to thicken water-based products and create a gel-texture with a velvet feel.
One manufacturer claims this ingredient to have a pH range of 2-8 and to be biodegradable.
Learn more about Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6Propanediol 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.
Learn more about PropanediolTrifluoroacetyl Tripeptide-2 is a peptide.
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 WaterXanthan gum is used as a stabilizer and thickener within cosmetic products. It helps give products a sticky, thick feeling - preventing them from being too runny.
On the technical side of things, xanthan gum is a polysaccharide - a combination consisting of multiple sugar molecules bonded together.
Xanthan gum is a pretty common and great ingredient. It is a natural, non-toxic, non-irritating ingredient that is also commonly used in food products.
Learn more about Xanthan GumIngredient Ratings
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