Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Estée Lauder Perfectionist Pro Rapid Firm + Lift Treatment with Acetyl Hexapeptide-8 versus Urban Skin HydraFirm + Brightening Serum .
Published on December 27, 2021
Overview
What they are
These products are both reef safe serums. They have a total of 8 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain AHA, hyaluronic acid and peptides
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for anti aging, brightening skin, sensitive skin, reducing pores, scar healing, dark spots and better texture
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, oils, parabens or sulfates
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Ingredient Info
Estée Lauder Perfectionist Pro Rapid Firm + Lift Treatment with Acetyl Hexapeptide-8 86 ingredients
Urban Skin HydraFirm + Brightening Serum 14 ingredients
Alcohol Free
This product is free of harsh alcohols 🎉
Contains Silicon
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Sulfate Free
This product is free of sulfates 🎉
Paraben Free
This product is free of parabens 🎉
Oil Free
This product is free of oils 🎉
Not Malassezia Safe
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Reef Safe
This product is free of ingredients that damage reefs 🎉
EU Allergen Free
This product is free of EU allergens 🎉
Non Vegan
This product is not vegan 😥
Not Cruelty Free
This product is not cruelty-free 😥
Alcohol Free
This product is free of harsh alcohols 🎉
Silicon Free
This product is free of silicons 🎉
Fragrance Free
This product is free of fragrances 🎉
Sulfate Free
This product is free of sulfates 🎉
Paraben Free
This product is free of parabens 🎉
Oil Free
This product is free of oils 🎉
Not Malassezia Safe
Ingredients in this product that are not malassezia safe:
Reef Safe
This product is free of ingredients that damage reefs 🎉
EU Allergen Free
This product is free of EU allergens 🎉
Vegan
This product is vegan 🎉
Cruelty Free
This product is cruelty-free 🎉
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Estée Lauder Perfectionist Pro Rapid Firm + Lift Treatment with Acetyl Hexapeptide-8 86 ingredients
Urban Skin HydraFirm + Brightening Serum 14 ingredients
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Ingredients that are highlighted in purple are present in both products.
Estée Lauder Perfectionist Pro Rapid Firm + Lift Treatment with Acetyl Hexapeptide-8 86 ingredients
Urban Skin HydraFirm + Brightening Serum 14 ingredients
Water • Dimethicone • Butylene Glycol • Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride • Glycerin • Bis-Peg-18 Methyl Ether Dimethyl Silane • Polysorbate 20 • Lauryl Peg-9 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone • Polysilicone-11 • Mangifera Indica Seed Butter • Phoenix Dactylifera Fruit Extract • Pisum Sativum Extract • Cucumis Sativus Fruit Extract • Crithmum Maritimum Extract • Laminaria Ochroleuca Extract • Commiphora Mukul Resin Extract • Triticum Vulgare Germ Extract • Bambusa Vulgaris Extract • Chlorella Vulgaris Extract • Laminaria Saccharina Extract • Brassica Campestris Sterols • Helianthus Annuus Seed Extract • Algae Extract • Hypnea Musciformis Extract • Sigesbeckia Orientalis Extract • Nymphaea Alba Flower Extract • Acetyl Glucosamine • Caffeine • Gelidiella Acerosa Extract • Coffea Arabica Seed Extract • Sodium Hyaluronate • Lactic Acid • Propylene Glycol Dicaprate • Saccharide Isomerate • Methyl Gluceth-20 • Ethylhexylglycerin • Acrylamide/Sodium Acryloyldimethyltaurate Copolymer • Helianthus Annuus Seedcake • Caprylyl Glycol • Isohexadecane • Tocopheryl Acetate • Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer • Glyceryl Polymethacrylate • Sodium Polyacrylate Starch • Squalane • Sodium PCA • Urea • Zea Mays Kernel Extract • Whey Protein • Palmaria Palmata Extract • Polysorbate 80 • Acetyl Hexapeptide-8 • Triolein • Hydrolyzed Rice Extract • Linoleic Acid • Trehalose • Glycine Soja Protein • Glucosamine Hcl • Phospholipids • Laminaria Digitata Extract • Hordeum Vulgare Extract • Polyquaternium-51 • Palmitoyl Hexapeptide-12 • Ergothioneine • Aminopropyl Ascorbyl Phosphate • Peg-8 • Phytosteryl Canola Glycerides • Pentylene Glycol • Oleic Acid • Palmitic Acid • Xanthan Gum • Parfum • Sodium Hydroxide • Citric Acid • Silica • Calcium Chloride • Stearic Acid • Dipropylene Glycol • Sodium Palmitoyl Proline • Disodium EDTA • BHA • Potassium Sorbate • Phenoxyethanol • Mica • CI 77891 • CI 77491
Ingredients Side-by-side
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Ingredients Explained
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Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
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!
Learn more about WaterEstée Lauder Perfectionist Pro Rapid Firm + Lift Treatment with Acetyl Hexapeptide-8 contains this as ingredient number 1.
Urban Skin HydraFirm + Brightening Serum contains this as ingredient number 1.
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:
Learn more about Sodium HyaluronateEstée Lauder Perfectionist Pro Rapid Firm + Lift Treatment with Acetyl Hexapeptide-8 contains this as ingredient number 31.
Urban Skin HydraFirm + Brightening Serum contains this as ingredient number 5.
Lactic Acid is an AHA that is derived from fermenting lactose, a carbohydrate from milk. It removes the top layer of old and dead skin cells and helps increase cell turnover.
Benefits of Lactic Acid are that it can help to reduce large pores and reduce the effects of aging. Some potential downsides are that it can be bad for dry skin, cause irritation, worsen eczema, and worsen rosacea.
Not only does it help exfoliate the skin, it helps strengthen the skin's barrier. When applied, lactic acid helps the skin create ceramides.
Lactic acid is an over-the-counter chemical exfoliant that comes from the fermentation of lactose — a carbohydrate found in milk.
Legend has it that Cleopatra used to bathe in sour milk to help reduce wrinkles.
Read more about some other popular AHA's here:
Learn more about Lactic AcidEstée Lauder Perfectionist Pro Rapid Firm + Lift Treatment with Acetyl Hexapeptide-8 contains this as ingredient number 32.
Urban Skin HydraFirm + Brightening Serum contains this as ingredient number 12.
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.
Estée Lauder Perfectionist Pro Rapid Firm + Lift Treatment with Acetyl Hexapeptide-8 contains this as ingredient number 36.
Urban Skin HydraFirm + Brightening Serum contains this as ingredient number 14.
Caprylyl Glycol is a humectant and emollient, meaning it attracts and preserves moisture.
It is a common ingredient in many products, especially those designed to hydrate skin. The primary benefits are retaining moisture, skin softening, and promoting a healthy skin barrier.
Though Caprylyl Glycol is an alcohol derived from fatty acids, it is not the kind that can dry out skin.
This ingredient is also used as a preservative to extend the life of products. It has slight antimicrobial properties.
Learn more about Caprylyl GlycolEstée Lauder Perfectionist Pro Rapid Firm + Lift Treatment with Acetyl Hexapeptide-8 contains this as ingredient number 39.
Urban Skin HydraFirm + Brightening Serum contains this as ingredient number 11.
Acetyl Hexapeptide-8 is a peptide. A common name for this peptide is Argireline.
Argireline has a similar function to botox. It prevents muscle movement and contractions. By preventing muscles from moving, Argireline also prohibits the formation of fine lines and wrinkles. However, research is lacking in proving this ingredient to be as effective as botox.
Argireline tells our body to create more collagen. Collagen is a protein that makes connective tissue. Boosting collagen production leads to a healthier skin barrier. Having a healthy skin barrier means having firm and hydrated skin.
Read more about other common types of peptides here:
Learn more about Acetyl Hexapeptide-8Estée Lauder Perfectionist Pro Rapid Firm + Lift Treatment with Acetyl Hexapeptide-8 contains this as ingredient number 52.
Urban Skin HydraFirm + Brightening Serum contains this as ingredient number 7.
Pentylene glycol is typically used within a product to thicken it. It also adds a smooth, soft, and moisturizing feel to the product. It is naturally found in plants such as sugar beets.
The hydrophilic trait of Pentylene Glycol makes it a humectant. As a humectant, Pentylene Glycol helps draw moisture from the air to your skin. This can help keep your skin hydrated.
This property also makes Pentylene Glycol a great texture enhancer. It can help thicken or emulsify a product. Emulsifiers help stabilize a product. It does this by preventing certain ingredients from separating.
Pentylene Glycol also acts as a mild preservative and helps to keep a product microbe-free.
Some people may experience mild eye and skin irritation from Pentylene Glycol. We always recommend speaking with a professional about using this ingredient in your routine.
Pentylene Glycol has a low molecular weight and is part of the 1,2-glycol family.
Learn more about Pentylene GlycolEstée Lauder Perfectionist Pro Rapid Firm + Lift Treatment with Acetyl Hexapeptide-8 contains this as ingredient number 68.
Urban Skin HydraFirm + Brightening Serum contains this as ingredient number 3.
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.
Estée Lauder Perfectionist Pro Rapid Firm + Lift Treatment with Acetyl Hexapeptide-8 contains this as ingredient number 83.
Urban Skin HydraFirm + Brightening Serum contains this as ingredient number 13.
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Estée Lauder Perfectionist Pro Rapid Firm + Lift Treatment with Acetyl Hexapeptide-8 86 ingredients
Urban Skin HydraFirm + Brightening Serum 14 ingredients
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Estée Lauder Perfectionist Pro Rapid Firm + Lift Treatment with Acetyl Hexapeptide-8 86 ingredients
Urban Skin HydraFirm + Brightening Serum 14 ingredients
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