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Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Derma E Ultra Lift Firming DMAE Moisturizer versus Cos De BAHA Peptide Complex Facial Cream with Matrixyl 3000 & Argireline .

Last updated on December 28, 2023. Published on February 19, 2024

Overview

What they are

These products are both reef safe general moisturizers. They have a total of 7 ingredients in common

Cool Features

They both contain ceramides, hyaluronic acid and Vitamin E

Suited For

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

Free From

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

What's Inside

They both contain common allergens and oils

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General Moisturizer American Brand United States
General Moisturizer South Korean Brand South Korea

General Moisturizer

All-purpose moisturizers hydrate the top layer of skin cells.

General Moisturizer

All-purpose moisturizers hydrate the top layer of skin cells.

Price

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Buy Ultra Lift Firming DMAE Moisturizer

Starts at $25.00
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Starts at $11.60

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

Retinoid
Vitamin C
Vitamin E
Ceramides
Hyaluronic Acid

Benefits

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

Concerns

Drying
May Worsen Oily Skin
Irritating
Eczema

Notable Ingredients

Vitamin E
Niacinamide
Ceramides
Hyaluronic Acid
Peptides (3)

Benefits

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

Concerns

May Worsen Oily Skin (2)
Acne Trigger
Eczema
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Ingredients Compared

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Ingredients Explained

These ingredients are found in both products.

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

1
What it does: Masking, Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Mixed

Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride is an emollient, solvent, and texture enhancer. It is considered a skin-softener by helping the skin prevent moisture loss.

Within a product, Caprylic Triglyceride can thicken the product and make spreadability easier by dissolving clumping compounds. An added benefit of Caprylic Triglyceride is its antioxidant properties.

Caprylic Triglyceride is made by combining glycerin with coconut oil, forming a clear liquid. Caprylic Triglyceride has not been found to be toxic for human use in concentrations under 50%.

While there is an assumption Caprylic Triglyceride can clog pores due to it being derived from coconut oil, there is no research supporting this.

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Derma E Ultra Lift Firming DMAE Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 3.

Cos De BAHA Peptide Complex Facial Cream with Matrixyl 3000 & Argireline contains this as ingredient number 3.

2
What it does: Emollient, Emulsifying
Community Rating: Disliked

Glyceryl Stearate is a mix of glycerin and stearic acid.

Glyceryl Stearate is used to stabilize the mixing of water and oil ingredients. By preventing these ingredients from separating, it can help elongate shelf life. It can also help thicken the product's texture.

As an emollient, it helps soften skin and supports barrier-replenishing ingredients.

In cosmetics, Glyceryl Stearate is often made from vegetable oils or synthetically produced. The human body also creates Glyceryl Stearate naturally.

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Derma E Ultra Lift Firming DMAE Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 8.

Cos De BAHA Peptide Complex Facial Cream with Matrixyl 3000 & Argireline contains this as ingredient number 8.

3
What it does: Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Loved

Caffeine is most associated with coffee, tea, and cacao. In skincare, it helps with calming inflammation and anti-aging.

Caffeine is an antioxidants, which help with the signs of aging. This is because antioxidants help fight skin-damaging free radical molecules.

While caffeine is used to treat cellulite and and dark circles, further studies are needed to prove this. It has been believed to help with these skin conditions due to its ability to dilate blood vessels and increase blood flow.

Some studies are looking into caffeine's ability to protect against UV rays.

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Derma E Ultra Lift Firming DMAE Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 13.

Cos De BAHA Peptide Complex Facial Cream with Matrixyl 3000 & Argireline contains this as ingredient number 17.

4
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 Firming DMAE Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 18.

Cos De BAHA Peptide Complex Facial Cream with Matrixyl 3000 & Argireline contains this as ingredient number 19.

5
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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Derma E Ultra Lift Firming DMAE Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 23.

Cos De BAHA Peptide Complex Facial Cream with Matrixyl 3000 & Argireline contains this as ingredient number 18.

6
What it does: Antioxidant, Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Liked

Tocopheryl Acetate is AKA Vitamin E. It is an antioxidant and protects your skin from free radicals. Free radicals damage the skin by breaking down collagen.

One study found using Tocopheryl Acetate with Vitamin C decreased the number of sunburned cells.

Tocopheryl Acetate is commonly found in both skincare and dietary supplements.

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Derma E Ultra Lift Firming DMAE Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 24.

Cos De BAHA Peptide Complex Facial Cream with Matrixyl 3000 & Argireline contains this as ingredient number 14.

7
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 Firming DMAE Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 25.

Cos De BAHA Peptide Complex Facial Cream with Matrixyl 3000 & Argireline contains this as ingredient number 10.

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

50% are loved or liked
17% have mixed ratings
33% are disliked or very disliked
0% have no rating yet
52% are loved or liked
13% have mixed ratings
32% are disliked or very disliked
3% have no rating yet

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