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Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Geek & Gorgeous Stress Less versus Neogen Sur.Medic+ Azulene Soothing Peptide Ampoule .

Published on April 06, 2023

Overview

Suited For

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

Free From

They both do not contain any parabens or sulfates

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Serum Hungarian Brand Hungary
Ampoule South Korean Brand South Korea

Serum

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

Ampoule

Ampoules are created to target one area of concern. They are usually highly concentrated with active or beneficial ingredients.

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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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Notable Ingredients

AHA

Benefits

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

Concerns

Irritating
Rosacea

Notable Ingredients

Vitamin C
Exfoliators
Ceramides
Hyaluronic Acid
Peptides (10)

Benefits

Hydrating (3)
Good For Oily Skin
Redness Reducing (4)
Reduces Irritation (7)
Reduces Large Pores
Anti-Aging (4)
Dark Spots
Scar Healing (2)
Acne Fighting (3)
Brightening (2)

Concerns

Drying
May Worsen Oily Skin
Irritating
Rosacea
Eczema
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Ingredients Compared

Ingredients that are highlighted in purple are present in both products.

Water • Dipropylene Glycol • Isopentyldiol • 1,2-Hexanediol • Polydecene • Adenosine • Guaiazulene • Copper Tripeptide-1 • Tripeptide-1 • Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1 • Tripeptide-2 • Hexapeptide-11 • Acetyl Hexapeptide-8 • Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7 • Palmitoyl Pentapeptide-4 • Hexapeptide-9 • Nonapeptide-1 • Ceramide NP • Betula Platyphylla Japonica Juice • Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract • Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract • Camellia Japonica Seed Extract • Artemisia Asiatica Extract • Camellia Japonica Flower Extract • Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract • Calendula Officinalis Extract • Chamomilla Recutita Extract • Propolis Extract • Phellinus Linteus Extract • Oenothera Biennis Oil • Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil • Cupressus Sempervirens Oil • Zinc Oxide • Beta-Glucan • Asiaticoside • Madecassic Acid • Asiatic Acid • Lavandula Angustifolia Flower Extract • Madecassoside • Camellia Sinensis Seed Oil • Camellia Japonica Leaf Extract • Butyrospermum Parkii Oil • Persea Gratissima Oil • Allantoin • Mentha Rotundifolia Leaf Extract • Calamine • Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Oil • Panthenol • Artemisia Capillaris Extract • Alcohol Denat. • Butylene Glycol • Octyldodeceth-16 • Carbomer • Tromethamine • Cellulose Gum • Phenyl Trimethicone • Ethylhexylglycerin • Acacia Senegal Gum • Sodium Hyaluronate • Agar • Mannitol • Zea Mays Starch • Lavandula Angustifolia Oil • Microcrystalline Cellulose • Disodium EDTA • Gardenia Florida Fruit Extract • Hydrogenated Lecithin • Maltodextrin • Glycerin • Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride • Lecithin • Polysorbate 20 • Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate • Hydrogen Dimethicone

Ingredients Side-by-side

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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: 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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Geek & Gorgeous Stress Less contains this as ingredient number 1.

Neogen Sur.Medic+ Azulene Soothing Peptide Ampoule contains this as ingredient number 1.

2
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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Geek & Gorgeous Stress Less contains this as ingredient number 4.

Neogen Sur.Medic+ Azulene Soothing Peptide Ampoule contains this as ingredient number 69.

3
What it does: Antioxidant, Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Loved

Madecassoside comes from the super popular skin-soothing ingredient, Centella asiatica. It is one of four active compounds found in the extract of Centella Asiatica.

Madecassoside has antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and hydrating properties. It contains fatty acids, amino acids, beta-carotene, and phytochemicals.

One study found using Madecassoside with ascorbic acid helped reduce the signs of aging and improved skin hydration.

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Geek & Gorgeous Stress Less contains this as ingredient number 5.

Neogen Sur.Medic+ Azulene Soothing Peptide Ampoule contains this as ingredient number 39.

4
What it does: Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Loved

Beta-Glucan is a polysaccharide. It can be derived from the cell walls of seaweed, oats, yeast, and fungi.

Beta-Glucan is a humectant, meaning it can hold large amounts of water. This helps hydrate the skin. It also helps boost your skin's natural barrier.

Beta-Glucan has antioxidant properties. Antioxidants help fight free-radicals. Free-radicals are molecules that may damage your skin cells, such as pollution.

Studies show Beta-Glucan may be an effective wrinkle reducer as it can deeply penetrate into skin. It has also been show to help with wound healing.

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Geek & Gorgeous Stress Less contains this as ingredient number 6.

Neogen Sur.Medic+ Azulene Soothing Peptide Ampoule contains this as ingredient number 34.

5
What it does: Skin Conditioning, Solvent
Community Rating: Mixed

1,2-Hexanediol is a multi-tasker ingredient. It acts as a preservative to increase shelf-life and can aid other preservatives in preventing microbe growth. 1,2-Hexanediol also helps the skin retain moisture as a humectant.

In products that are water-based, this ingredient can help stabilize perfumes and fragrances. It can also help make the texture of products softer and more smooth.

Geek & Gorgeous Stress Less contains this as ingredient number 7.

Neogen Sur.Medic+ Azulene Soothing Peptide Ampoule contains this as ingredient number 4.

6
What it does: Emulsion Stabilising, Gel Forming
Community Rating: Disliked

Carbomer is a polymer of acrylic acid. Its main role is to create gel consistency within products.

Carbomer is commonly found in many types of cosmetics products. It is found to be safe in concentrations up to 15%. However, a high amount of carbomer can cause pilling or balling up of products. Most products contain 1% of less of carbomer.

Geek & Gorgeous Stress Less contains this as ingredient number 11.

Neogen Sur.Medic+ Azulene Soothing Peptide Ampoule contains this as ingredient number 53.

7
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.

Geek & Gorgeous Stress Less contains this as ingredient number 13.

Neogen Sur.Medic+ Azulene Soothing Peptide Ampoule contains this as ingredient number 57.

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

50% are loved or liked
29% have mixed ratings
21% are disliked or very disliked
0% have no rating yet
59% are loved or liked
9% have mixed ratings
18% are disliked or very disliked
14% have no rating yet

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Reviews

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Geek & Gorgeous Stress Less 14 ingredients

2.8 /5
from 6 ratings
No Scent (2) Absorbs Well (1) Great Value (1) Light (1) Works Well (1)
elinstrandh's avatar

elinstrandh

3 months ago · Combination Skin
Review

Not something my skin reacts to, but I have not noticed any benefits from using this.

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0ctopus_garden

29 days ago · Sensitive Skin
Review

Pro: it does not irritate my skin, does not trigger acne, and it is gentle and does calm my skin.
Contra: it stings near the eyes area and I wish...

Pro: it does not irritate my skin, does not trigger acne, and it is gentle and does calm my skin.
Contra: it stings near the eyes area and I wish it would hydrate more.

Neogen Sur.Medic+ Azulene Soothing Peptide Ampoule 74 ingredients

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