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Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Cos De BAHA Peptide Serum with Matrixyl 3000 Argireline versus Cos De BAHA L1 Bakuchiol 2% + Retinol 0.15% Serum .

Published on August 15, 2023

Overview

What they are

These products are both reef safe serums. They have a total of 9 ingredients in common

Cool Features

They both contain hyaluronic acid

Suited For

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

Free From

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

What's Inside

They both contain common allergens

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Serum

Serums are highly concentrated with ingredients to provide skin with benefits. They should be used after cleansing and before moisturizing.

Serum

Serums are highly concentrated with ingredients to provide skin with benefits. They should be used after cleansing and before moisturizing.

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Ingredient Info

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alcohol-free
silicon-free
fragrance-free
sulfate-free
paraben-free
oil-free
fungal-acne safe
reef-safe
eu-allergen-free
vegan
cruelty-free
alcohol-free
silicon-free
fragrance-free
sulfate-free
paraben-free
oil-free
fungal-acne safe
reef-safe
eu-allergen-free
vegan
cruelty-free

At a glance

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Benefits

Hydrating
Redness Reducing (3)
Reduces Irritation (2)
Reduces Large Pores
Anti-Aging (2)
Scar Healing (2)
Acne Fighting
Brightening

Notable Ingredients

Retinoid
Vitamin E
Niacinamide
Ceramides
Hyaluronic Acid

Benefits

Hydrating (2)
Good For Oily Skin (2)
Redness Reducing (4)
Reduces Irritation (4)
Skin Texture
Reduces Large Pores (2)
Anti-Aging (4)
Dark Spots (3)
Scar Healing (3)
Acne Fighting (2)
Brightening (4)

Concerns

Drying
May Worsen Oily Skin
Acne Trigger
Irritating
Rosacea
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Ingredients Explained

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1
What it does: Solvent
Community Rating: Liked

Propanediol helps absorb ingredients into your skin, boosting their benefits. It can act as an emollient, making your skin softer. Propanediol can help products last longer by boosting the properties of preservatives within the formulation.

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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Cos De BAHA Peptide Serum with Matrixyl 3000 Argireline contains this as ingredient number 2.

Cos De BAHA L1 Bakuchiol 2% + Retinol 0.15% Serum contains this as ingredient number 2.

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What it does: Humectant, Skin Conditioning, Skin Protecting, Solvent
Community Rating: Loved

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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Cos De BAHA Peptide Serum with Matrixyl 3000 Argireline contains this as ingredient number 3.

Cos De BAHA L1 Bakuchiol 2% + Retinol 0.15% Serum contains this as ingredient number 5.

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What it does: Humectant, Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Loved

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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Cos De BAHA Peptide Serum with Matrixyl 3000 Argireline contains this as ingredient number 8.

Cos De BAHA L1 Bakuchiol 2% + Retinol 0.15% Serum contains this as ingredient number 13.

4
What it does: Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Loved

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.

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Cos De BAHA Peptide Serum with Matrixyl 3000 Argireline contains this as ingredient number 10.

Cos De BAHA L1 Bakuchiol 2% + Retinol 0.15% Serum contains this as ingredient number 14.

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What it does: Skin Conditioning, Skin Protecting, Soothing
Community Rating: Loved

Allantoin plays a role in soothing and moisturizing the skin. Because of this, it is often added to products with strong active ingredients.

Some studies have shown this ingredient can promote wound healing with higher concentrations.

Allantoin is derived from the comfrey plant but produced synthetically for cosmetic products to ensure purity.

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Cos De BAHA Peptide Serum with Matrixyl 3000 Argireline contains this as ingredient number 12.

Cos De BAHA L1 Bakuchiol 2% + Retinol 0.15% Serum contains this as ingredient number 15.

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What it does: Masking, Tonic
Community Rating: Mixed

Rosa Damascena Extract comes from the Damask rose.

The Damask Roses' petals have been found to help sooth skin. The petals also contain antioxidant compounds.

Rosa Damascena Extract is a tonic. Tonics are used to remove soap residues. They also help moisturize the skin.

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Cos De BAHA Peptide Serum with Matrixyl 3000 Argireline contains this as ingredient number 13.

Cos De BAHA L1 Bakuchiol 2% + Retinol 0.15% Serum contains this as ingredient number 24.

7
What it does: Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Disliked

Lavandula Angustifolia Extract comes from the lavender flower. Lavandula Angustifolia is known as the English Lavender and famous for creating purple fields in Provence, France.

Lavandula Angustifolia Extract has anti-inflammatory properties due to its prostanoids and histamine content. Lavender also contains flavonoids and phenolic acids (such as ferulic acid), potent antioxidants.

Lavender extract may have a scent. It contains linalool, a known allergen. However, lavender extract contains less linalool than lavender essential oil.

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Cos De BAHA Peptide Serum with Matrixyl 3000 Argireline contains this as ingredient number 14.

Cos De BAHA L1 Bakuchiol 2% + Retinol 0.15% Serum contains this as ingredient number 25.

8
What it does: Skin Conditioning

We don't have a description for Melissa Officinalis Leaf Extract.

Cos De BAHA Peptide Serum with Matrixyl 3000 Argireline contains this as ingredient number 16.

Cos De BAHA L1 Bakuchiol 2% + Retinol 0.15% Serum contains this as ingredient number 27.

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What it does: Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Loved

Artemisia Vulgaris Extract is more commonly known as the common mugwort. It has strong antioxidant properties and helps soothe irritation.

Antioxidants protect skin from damage and the signs of aging.

This plant contains the compounds saponins, glycosides, flavanoids, protein, triterpenoids.

The common wugwort has been used in traditional Indian, Chinese, and European medicines to treat gastrointestinal diseases.

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Cos De BAHA Peptide Serum with Matrixyl 3000 Argireline contains this as ingredient number 17.

Cos De BAHA L1 Bakuchiol 2% + Retinol 0.15% Serum contains this as ingredient number 28.

Here's what our community thinks of the ingredients in these two products.

71% are loved or liked
18% have mixed ratings
6% are disliked or very disliked
6% have no rating yet
57% are loved or liked
7% have mixed ratings
32% are disliked or very disliked
4% have no rating yet

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