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Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Derma E Ultra Lift DMAE Concentrated Serum versus Biossance Squalane + Copper Peptide Rapid Plumping Serum .

Published on July 07, 2022

Overview

What they are

These products are both vegan, cruelty-free, and reef safe serums. They have a total of 16 ingredients in common

Cool Features

They both contain hyaluronic acid

Suited For

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

Free From

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

What's Inside

They both contain fragrances

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Serum American Brand United States
Serum American Brand United States

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.

Price

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Buy Ultra Lift DMAE Concentrated Serum

Starts at $17.56
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Buy Squalane + Copper Peptide Rapid Plumping Serum

Starts at $68.00

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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Notable Ingredients

AHA
Hyaluronic Acid

Benefits

Hydrating
Reduces Irritation (2)
Skin Texture
Reduces Large Pores
Scar Healing
Brightening (2)

Concerns

Irritating
Rosacea

Benefits

Hydrating (2)
Redness Reducing
Reduces Irritation (2)
Reduces Large Pores
Anti-Aging (2)
Acne Fighting
Brightening
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Ingredients Compared

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Ingredients Explained

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

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

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. Talk about multi-purpose! If you see this, drink a glass of water. Stay hydrated!

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Derma E Ultra Lift DMAE Concentrated Serum contains this as ingredient number 1.

Biossance Squalane + Copper Peptide Rapid Plumping Serum contains this as ingredient number 1.

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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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Derma E Ultra Lift DMAE Concentrated Serum contains this as ingredient number 2.

Biossance Squalane + Copper Peptide Rapid Plumping Serum contains this as ingredient number 2.

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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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Derma E Ultra Lift DMAE Concentrated Serum contains this as ingredient number 4.

Biossance Squalane + Copper Peptide Rapid Plumping Serum contains this as ingredient number 5.

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

We don't have a description for Copper PCA.

Derma E Ultra Lift DMAE Concentrated Serum contains this as ingredient number 7.

Biossance Squalane + Copper Peptide Rapid Plumping Serum contains this as ingredient number 12.

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What it does: Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Loved

Panthenol (also referred to as pro-vitamin B5) is a common ingredient that helps hydrate and soothe the skin.

lt is a humectant, meaning that it helps the skin attract and retain moisture.

Another benefit is the anti-inflammatory abilities. This means that it's great for sensitive, irritation-prone skin.

Once oxidized, panthenol converts to pantothenic acid. Panthothenic acid is found in all living cells.

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Derma E Ultra Lift DMAE Concentrated Serum contains this as ingredient number 8.

Biossance Squalane + Copper Peptide Rapid Plumping Serum contains this as ingredient number 13.

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

Aloe Barbadensis Flower Extract is an extract of the flowers of the aloe, Aloe barbadensis, Liliaceae

Aloe contains the antioxidants Vitamins A, C, and E. These vitamins neutralize free radicals. It also contains sugars in the form of monosaccharides and polysaccharides, folic acid, choline, many common minerals such as calcium, 12 anthraquinones, fatty acids, amino acids, and Vitamin B12. Aloe is known to be anti-inflammatory, moisturizing, antiseptic, healing, and protect against UV rays.

Derma E Ultra Lift DMAE Concentrated Serum contains this as ingredient number 9.

Biossance Squalane + Copper Peptide Rapid Plumping Serum contains this as ingredient number 16.

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What it does: Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Liked

Melia Azadirachta Leaf Extract is extract from the neem plant.

Melia Azadirachta Leaf Extract is an antioxidant. Antioxidants help fight free-radicals. Free-radicals are molecules that may damage your skin cells, such as pollution.

The leaves of this tree contain flavonoids and polyphenols. These two compounds are antioxidants, anti-inflammatory, and antibacterial. Further research is needed as to their effects when applied on skin.

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Derma E Ultra Lift DMAE Concentrated Serum contains this as ingredient number 16.

Biossance Squalane + Copper Peptide Rapid Plumping Serum contains this as ingredient number 18.

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What it does: Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Liked

Melia Azadirachta Flower Extract is from the Neem tree. Neem trees originate from India.

Melia Azadirachta Flower Extract contains antioxidants. Antioxidants help fight free-radicals. Free-radicals are molecules that may damage your skin cells, such as pollution.

The flowers of this tree are lilac colored.

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Derma E Ultra Lift DMAE Concentrated Serum contains this as ingredient number 17.

Biossance Squalane + Copper Peptide Rapid Plumping Serum contains this as ingredient number 23.

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What it does: Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Liked

Corallina Officinalis Extract is from the red seaweed, Corallina Officinalis. This seaweed is found all over the world but is most common in the rocky shores of Great Britain and Ireland.

Corallina Officinalis Extract contains antioxidant and emollient properties.

Extracted polysaccharides, galactose and xylose, in red algae showed antioxidant activity. Antioxidants help with anti-aging by neutralizing free-radical molecules. Free-radical molecules may damage your skin cells and DNA. Galactose is also a PHA.

Corallina Officinalis is structurally similar to coral due to its high calcium content.

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Derma E Ultra Lift DMAE Concentrated Serum contains this as ingredient number 18.

Biossance Squalane + Copper Peptide Rapid Plumping Serum contains this as ingredient number 25.

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What it does: Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Liked

We don't have a description for Coccinia Indica Fruit Extract.

Derma E Ultra Lift DMAE Concentrated Serum contains this as ingredient number 19.

Biossance Squalane + Copper Peptide Rapid Plumping Serum contains this as ingredient number 22.

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What it does: Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Liked

We don't have a description for Solanum Melongena Fruit Extract.

Derma E Ultra Lift DMAE Concentrated Serum contains this as ingredient number 20.

Biossance Squalane + Copper Peptide Rapid Plumping Serum contains this as ingredient number 19.

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What it does: Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Liked

Ocimum Sanctum Leaf Extract comes from the Holy Basil plant. Holy Basil is native to India.

Holy Basil is rich in antioxidants due to its high romarinic acid, ferulic acid, and rutin content. The ferulic acid may help with skin brightening and help soothe the skin.

Antioxidants may help with anti-aging due to its ability to neutralize free-radical molecules. These molecules may damage skin cells and DNA.

While Holy Basil has many claims to help fight acne, more research is needed.

One thing to note is the presence of tannins. Tannins are naturally found in nature. This compound may be skin-sensitizing.

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Derma E Ultra Lift DMAE Concentrated Serum contains this as ingredient number 21.

Biossance Squalane + Copper Peptide Rapid Plumping Serum contains this as ingredient number 24.

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What it does: Masking, Perfuming
Community Rating: Liked

Curcuma Longa Root Extract is from the spice, turmeric. Besides being a healthy and delicious spice, turmeric also has plenty of skincare benefits. It has anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, and anti-microbial properties.

Turmeric contains curcumin, an antioxidant. Antioxidants help neutralize unstable free-radical molecules. Free-radical molecules may damage your skin's cells and DNA. Curcumin may help with anti-aging.

Curcumin also has anti-inflammatory properties. It can help soothe skin and reduce irritation. On top of that, curcumin has been shown to help prevent hyperpigmentation from sun damage.

The anti-microbial property of turmeric can make it effective in treating acne. It has also been shown to help regulate the production of sebum.

Learn more about Curcuma Longa Root Extract

Derma E Ultra Lift DMAE Concentrated Serum contains this as ingredient number 22.

Biossance Squalane + Copper Peptide Rapid Plumping Serum contains this as ingredient number 20.

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What it does: Emulsifying, Emulsion Stabilising, Gel Forming, Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Disliked

Xanthan 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 Gum

Derma E Ultra Lift DMAE Concentrated Serum contains this as ingredient number 28.

Biossance Squalane + Copper Peptide Rapid Plumping Serum contains this as ingredient number 28.

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What it does: Preservative
Community Rating: Very Disliked

Phenoxyethanol is a preservative that has germicide, antimicrobial, and aromatic properties. Studies show that phenoxyethanol can prevent germ and 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.

Derma E Ultra Lift DMAE Concentrated Serum contains this as ingredient number 29.

Biossance Squalane + Copper Peptide Rapid Plumping Serum contains this as ingredient number 29.

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What it does: Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Mixed

Ethylhexylglycerin (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.

Derma E Ultra Lift DMAE Concentrated Serum contains this as ingredient number 30.

Biossance Squalane + Copper Peptide Rapid Plumping Serum contains this as ingredient number 30.

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

53% are loved or liked
20% have mixed ratings
13% are disliked or very disliked
13% have no rating yet
63% are loved or liked
6% have mixed ratings
19% are disliked or very disliked
13% have no rating yet

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Derma E Ultra Lift DMAE Concentrated Serum 30 ingredients

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Biossance Squalane + Copper Peptide Rapid Plumping Serum 32 ingredients

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