Horace Bio-Retinol + Argireline Peptide Serum Versus Asterwood Naturals Matrixyl 3000 + Argireline Anti Aging Serum
Updated on December 19, 2024
Overview
What they are
These products are both vegan, cruelty-free, and reef safe serums. They have a total of 5 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain peptides
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin and scar healing
Free From
They both do not contain any oils, parabens, silicones or sulfates
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Ingredient Info
Horace Bio-Retinol + Argireline Peptide Serum 25 ingredients
Asterwood Naturals Matrixyl 3000 + Argireline Anti Aging Serum 14 ingredients
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Horace Bio-Retinol + Argireline Peptide Serum 25 ingredients
Asterwood Naturals Matrixyl 3000 + Argireline Anti Aging Serum 14 ingredients
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Triethyl Citrate
Masking
Saccharomyces Ferment
Skin Conditioning
Chlorella Vulgaris Extract
Skin ConditioningXylitylglucoside
HumectantBenzyl Alcohol
Perfuming
Anhydroxylitol
HumectantXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingPropanediol
SolventXylitol
HumectantDehydroacetic Acid
Preservative
Raphanus Sativus Root Extract
AstringentAcacia Senegal Gum
MaskingSclerotium Gum
Emulsion StabilisingSodium Hydroxide
BufferingAlgin
Masking
Lecithin
EmollientMaltodextrin
AbsorbentCaprylyl Glycol
EmollientPotassium Sorbate
Preservative
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Citric Acid
Buffering
Lactic Acid
Buffering
Acetyl Hexapeptide-8
Humectant
Water, Glycerin, Triethyl Citrate, Saccharomyces Ferment, Chlorella Vulgaris Extract, Xylitylglucoside, Benzyl Alcohol, Anhydroxylitol, Xanthan Gum, Propanediol, Xylitol, Dehydroacetic Acid, Raphanus Sativus Root Extract, Acacia Senegal Gum, Sclerotium Gum, Sodium Hydroxide, Algin, Lecithin, Maltodextrin, Caprylyl Glycol, Potassium Sorbate, Sodium Benzoate, Citric Acid, Lactic Acid, Acetyl Hexapeptide-8
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
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. If you see this, drink a glass of water. Stay hydrated!
Learn more about WaterGlycerin 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.
Learn more about GlycerinDehydroacetic Acid is fungicide and bactericide. It is used as a preservative in cosmetics. Preservatives help elongate the shelf life of a product.
Dehydroacetic Acid is not soluble in water.
Potassium Sorbate is a preservative used to prevent yeast and mold in products. It is commonly found in both cosmetic and food products.
This ingredient comes from potassium salt derived from sorbic acid. Sorbic acid is a natural antibiotic and effective against fungus.
Both potassium sorbate and sorbic acid can be found in baked goods, cheeses, dried meats, dried fruit, ice cream, pickles, wine, yogurt, and more.
You'll often find this ingredient used with other preservatives.
Learn more about Potassium SorbateAcetyl 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 slightly. 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.
On the other hand, 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.
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