Glow Recipe Prickly Pear Peptide Mucin Versus Dr. Brandt Skincare Dermal Micro Points
Updated on October 10, 2025
Overview
What they are
These products are both reef safe serums. They have a total of 11 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain hyaluronic acid, peptides and Vitamin E
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin, sensitive skin, scar healing and dark spots
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, fragrances, parabens, silicones or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain oils
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Ingredient Info
Glow Recipe Prickly Pear Peptide Mucin 26 ingredients
Dr. Brandt Skincare Dermal Micro Points 34 ingredients
What's inside
What's inside
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Glow Recipe Prickly Pear Peptide Mucin 26 ingredients
Dr. Brandt Skincare Dermal Micro Points 34 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Opuntia Ficus-Indica Stem Extract
Skin Conditioning
Propanediol
Solvent
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Water
Skin ConditioningBetaine
Humectant
Opuntia Ficus-Indica Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningPalmitoyl Tripeptide-1
Skin Conditioning
Ectoin
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Glycerin
Humectant
Ubiquinone
Antioxidant
Galactomyces Ferment Filtrate
Humectant
Bifida Ferment Filtrate
Skin ConditioningSpilanthes Acmella Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract
AntimicrobialCarthamus Tinctorius Seed Oil
Masking
Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract
Bleaching
Chamaecyparis Obtusa Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningAmmonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer
Paeonia Suffruticosa Root Extract
Skin ProtectingAstragalus Membranaceus Root Extract
EmollientScutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract
AstringentPEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil
Emulsifying
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
PPG-26-Buteth-26
Skin ConditioningCaprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Opuntia Ficus-Indica Stem Extract, Propanediol, Butylene Glycol, Water, Betaine, Opuntia Ficus-Indica Fruit Extract, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1, Ectoin, Sodium Hyaluronate, Glycerin, Ubiquinone, Galactomyces Ferment Filtrate, Bifida Ferment Filtrate, Spilanthes Acmella Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract, Carthamus Tinctorius Seed Oil, Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract, Chamaecyparis Obtusa Leaf Extract, Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer, Paeonia Suffruticosa Root Extract, Astragalus Membranaceus Root Extract, Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract, PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, 1,2-Hexanediol, PPG-26-Buteth-26, Caprylyl Glycol, Tocopherol
Water
Skin ConditioningCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Aminobutyric Acid
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Dimethyl Isosorbide
SolventPropanediol
Solvent
Pentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningCetearyl Olivate
Inositol
Humectant
Pullulan
Hydrolyzed Sponge
Skin Conditioning1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Carthamus Tinctorius Seed Oil
Masking
Sorbitan Olivate
Emulsifying
Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer
Taurine
BufferingIsopulegol
MaskingCitric Acid
Buffering
Caprylhydroxamic Acid
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingTrisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate
Astragalus Membranaceus Root Extract
EmollientSpilanthes Acmella Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract
AntimicrobialCamellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
Antimicrobial
Magnesium Gluconate
Skin ConditioningUbiquinone
Antioxidant
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Calcium Silicate
AbsorbentSodium Silicate
BufferingTocopherol
Antioxidant
Acetyl Hexapeptide-8
Humectant
Tridecapeptide-1
Skin Conditioning
CI 77163
Cosmetic ColorantWater, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Aminobutyric Acid, Butylene Glycol, Dimethyl Isosorbide, Propanediol, Pentylene Glycol, Cetearyl Olivate, Inositol, Pullulan, Hydrolyzed Sponge, 1,2-Hexanediol, Carthamus Tinctorius Seed Oil, Sorbitan Olivate, Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer, Taurine, Isopulegol, Citric Acid, Caprylhydroxamic Acid, Xanthan Gum, Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate, Astragalus Membranaceus Root Extract, Spilanthes Acmella Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Magnesium Gluconate, Ubiquinone, Caprylyl Glycol, Hyaluronic Acid, Calcium Silicate, Sodium Silicate, Tocopherol, Acetyl Hexapeptide-8, Tridecapeptide-1, CI 77163
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
1,2-Hexanediol is a synthetic liquid and another multi-functional powerhouse.Â
It is a:
- Humectant, drawing moisture into the skin
- Emollient, helping to soften skin
- Solvent, dispersing and stabilizing formulas
- Preservative booster, enhancing the antimicrobial activity of other preservativesÂ
Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer (let's call it AAVC for short) is a synthetically created polymer. It's used as a film-forming agent and used to thicken the consistency of products.
AAVC is able to increase the consistency and viscosity of products due to its large molecule size. It also prevents ingredients from separating.
Astragalus Membranaceus Root Extract is from an herb called Huang Qi. The roots of this plant have traditionally used in traditional Chinese medicine.
Butylene Glycol (or BG) is used within cosmetic products for a few different reasons:
Overall, Butylene Glycol is a safe and well-rounded ingredient that works well with other ingredients.
Though this ingredient works well with most skin types, some people with sensitive skin may experience a reaction such as allergic rashes, closed comedones, or itchiness.
Learn more about Butylene GlycolCaprylyl 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 GlycolCarthamus tinctorius seed oil comes from safflower, one of humanity's oldest crops.
Safflower seed oil contains a high percentage of linoleic acid and oleic acid. It also contains Vitamin E. These three components are effective moisturizers.
Vitamin E helps nourish your skin's lipid barrier. It is also a potent antioxidant. Antioxidants help fight free-radical molecules, or unstable molecules that may damage your skin cells.
Due to its high fatty acid content, this ingredient may not be malassezia folliculitis safe.
Thoughout history, safflower has been used for dying fabrics and in food as a saffron substitute.
Learn more about Carthamus Tinctorius Seed OilPropanediol is an all-star ingredient. It softens, hydrates, and smooths the skin.Â
It’s often used to:
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.
Learn more about PropanediolWe don't have a description for Spilanthes Acmella Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract yet.
Tocopherol (also known as Vitamin E) is a common antioxidant used to help protect the skin from free-radicals and strengthen the skin barrier. It's also fat soluble - this means our skin is great at absorbing it.
Vitamin E also helps keep your natural skin lipids healthy. Your lipid skin barrier naturally consists of lipids, ceramides, and fatty acids. Vitamin E offers extra protection for your skin’s lipid barrier, keeping your skin healthy and nourished.
Another benefit is a bit of UV protection. Vitamin E helps reduce the damage caused by UVB rays. (It should not replace your sunscreen). Combining it with Vitamin C can decrease sunburned cells and hyperpigmentation after UV exposure.
You might have noticed Vitamin E + C often paired together. This is because it is great at stabilizing Vitamin C. Using the two together helps increase the effectiveness of both ingredients.
There are often claims that Vitamin E can reduce/prevent scarring, but these claims haven't been confirmed by scientific research.
Learn more about TocopherolUbiquinone (Coenzyme Q10) is a molecule already found in our bodies. It is a potent antioxidant and skin-soothing ingredient.
Aging and environmental exposure diminishes our skin's natural ubiquinone levels. This is much like our natural collagen and elastin.
The good news is: studies show applying this ingredient topically replenishes ubiquinone levels in our skin. This also comes with a ton of skin benefits. These benefits include:
Ubiquinone is considered a large molecule and cannot be absorbed into the lower layers of skin. This is why it is believed to be such an effective antioxidant: it protects our skin in the upper layers and prevents damage in the deeper layers.
When used in sunscreen, ubiquinone is shown to increase ingredient stability, increase SPF factor, and add to infrared protection.
Fun fact: ubiquinone is fat-soluble.
Learn more about UbiquinoneWater. 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. If you see this, drink a glass of water. Stay hydrated!
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Glow Recipe Prickly Pear Peptide Mucin 26 ingredients
Dr. Brandt Skincare Dermal Micro Points 34 ingredients
