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Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of innisfree Collagen Peptide Firming Ampoule Cream versus MEDI-PEEL Brightening Antioxidant Cream with Glutathione .

Last updated on January 08, 2024. Published on February 01, 2024

Overview

What they are

These products are both reef safe general moisturizers. They have a total of 18 ingredients in common

Cool Features

They both contain ceramides, hyaluronic acid, niacinamide, peptides 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, dark spots and better texture

Free From

They both do not contain any parabens or sulfates

What's Inside

They both contain fragrances

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General Moisturizer South Korean Brand South Korea
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.

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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

Vitamin E
Niacinamide
Ceramides
Hyaluronic Acid (5)
Peptides (8)

Benefits

Hydrating (5)
Good For Oily Skin
Redness Reducing (2)
Reduces Irritation
Skin Texture
Reduces Large Pores
Anti-Aging (5)
Dark Spots
Scar Healing (3)
Acne Fighting
Brightening (4)

Concerns

May Worsen Oily Skin (3)
Acne Trigger (2)
Irritating (3)

Notable Ingredients

Vitamin C
Vitamin E
Niacinamide
Ceramides
Hyaluronic Acid
Peptides (5)

Benefits

Hydrating (5)
Good For Oily Skin
Redness Reducing (6)
Reduces Irritation (5)
Skin Texture
Reduces Large Pores
Anti-Aging (3)
Dark Spots (3)
Scar Healing (3)
Acne Fighting
Brightening (4)

Concerns

Drying
May Worsen Oily Skin (4)
Acne Trigger (2)
Irritating (2)
Rosacea (2)
Eczema (2)
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Ingredients Compared

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

WaterGlycerinButylene GlycolSqualaneMethyl TrimethiconePentaerythrityl TetraethylhexanoateDibutyl AdipateSucrose Polystearate1,2-HexanediolGlyceryl StearateSea WaterNiacinamideDipalmitoyl HydroxyprolineCetearyl AlcoholGlyceryl Stearate CitrateLactobacillus Ferment LysatePalmitic AcidHydrogenated PolyisobuteneStearic AcidHydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer Xanthan GumAcrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate CrosspolymerDextrinHyaluronic AcidHydrolyzed ExtensinSimmondsia Chinensis Seed OilPentylene GlycolSodium MetaphosphateGlyceryl Caprylate/CapratePolyglyceryl-10 LaurateTromethamineEthylhexylglycerinAdenosineCaprylyl GlycolArtemisia Vulgaris OilSorbitan IsostearateHydrogenated LecithinTheobroma Cacao Seed ExtractSodium HyaluronateSantalum Album OilPropanediolMannitolAchillea Millefolium ExtractMyristic AcidArachidic AcidGlycine Max PolypeptideAcrylates/Stearyl Methacrylate CopolymerHydrolyzed Hyaluronic AcidTremella Fuciformis Sporocarp ExtractDisodium EDTASodium Hyaluronate CrosspolymerCopper Tripeptide-1Acetyl Tetrapeptide-2TocopherolAcetyl Heptapeptide-4Ceramide NPAcetyl Tetrapeptide-11Soluble CollagenSodium Acetylated HyaluronateAcetyl Hexapeptide-8Sodium HydroxideHexapeptide-9Acetyl Octapeptide-3

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.

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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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innisfree Collagen Peptide Firming Ampoule Cream contains this as ingredient number 1.

MEDI-PEEL Brightening Antioxidant Cream with Glutathione contains this as ingredient number 1.

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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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innisfree Collagen Peptide Firming Ampoule Cream contains this as ingredient number 2.

MEDI-PEEL Brightening Antioxidant Cream with Glutathione contains this as ingredient number 21.

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What it does: Humectant, Masking, Skin Conditioning, Solvent
Community Rating: Mixed

Butylene Glycol (or BG) is used within cosmetic products for a few different reasons:

  • It is a solvent, meaning that it helps to dissolve other ingredients. This also enhances the absorption of the product into one's skin.
  • It is a humectant, which means that it helps attract moisture into the skin.
  • It helps improve product application.

Overall, Butylene Glycol is a safe and well-rounded ingredient. It is unlikely to irritate skin, and works well with pretty much all other ingredients.

innisfree Collagen Peptide Firming Ampoule Cream contains this as ingredient number 3.

MEDI-PEEL Brightening Antioxidant Cream with Glutathione contains this as ingredient number 2.

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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.

innisfree Collagen Peptide Firming Ampoule Cream contains this as ingredient number 9.

MEDI-PEEL Brightening Antioxidant Cream with Glutathione contains this as ingredient number 9.

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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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innisfree Collagen Peptide Firming Ampoule Cream contains this as ingredient number 10.

MEDI-PEEL Brightening Antioxidant Cream with Glutathione contains this as ingredient number 12.

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What it does: Smoothing
Community Rating: Loved

Niacinamide has emerged as an all-star ingredient due to its many benefits.

It is known to treat acne by reducing inflammation. It also helps fade dark-spots and strengthen the skin by promoting the growth of the ceramide barrier.

Other benefits include smoothing wrinkles and minimizing redness.

The cherry on top? Niacinamide can also help build keratin, a protein that keeps skin firm.

When incorporating niacinamide into your routine, look out for concentration amounts. Typically, 5% niacinamide provides benefits such as fading dark spots. However, if you have sensitive skin, it is better to begin with a smaller concentration.

Niacinamide can be mixed with other ingredients to boost benefits. For instance, it has shown to be effective when used with copper, folic acid, and zinc to treat acne.

Learn more about Niacinamide

innisfree Collagen Peptide Firming Ampoule Cream contains this as ingredient number 12.

MEDI-PEEL Brightening Antioxidant Cream with Glutathione contains this as ingredient number 5.

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What it does: Emollient, Emulsifying, Emulsion Stabilising
Community Rating: Very Disliked

Cetearyl alcohol is a mixture of two fatty alcohols: cetyl alcohol and stearyl alcohol. It is mainly used as an emulsifier. Emulsifiers help prevent the separation of oils and products. Due to its composition, it can also be used to thicken a product or help create foam.

Cetearyl alcohol is an emollient. Emollients help soothe and hydrate the skin by trapping moisture.

Studies show Cetearyl alcohol is non-toxic and non-irritating. The FDA allows products labeled "alcohol-free" to have fatty alcohols.

This ingredient is usually derived from plant oils such as palm, vegetable, or coconut oils. There is debate on whether this ingredient will cause acne.

Due to the fatty acid base, this ingredient may not be Malassezia folliculitis safe.

Learn more about Cetearyl Alcohol

innisfree Collagen Peptide Firming Ampoule Cream contains this as ingredient number 14.

MEDI-PEEL Brightening Antioxidant Cream with Glutathione contains this as ingredient number 6.

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What it does: Emulsifying, Emulsion Stabilising, Gel Forming, Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Disliked

Xanthan gum is used as a stabilizer and thickener within cosmetic products. It helps give products a sticky, thick feeling - preventing them from being too runny.

On the technical side of things, xanthan gum is a polysaccharide - a combination consisting of multiple sugar molecules bonded together.

Xanthan gum is a pretty common and great ingredient. It is a natural, non-toxic, non-irritating ingredient that is also commonly used in food products.

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innisfree Collagen Peptide Firming Ampoule Cream contains this as ingredient number 21.

MEDI-PEEL Brightening Antioxidant Cream with Glutathione contains this as ingredient number 24.

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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.

innisfree Collagen Peptide Firming Ampoule Cream contains this as ingredient number 32.

MEDI-PEEL Brightening Antioxidant Cream with Glutathione contains this as ingredient number 27.

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What it does: Emulsifying, Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Liked

Hydrogenated Lecithin is created from the hydrogenation of lecithin. Hydrogenation is a chemical reaction between molecule hydrogen and another element.

Hydrogenated Lecithin is an emollient and emulsifier. As an emollient, it helps soften skin by trapping moisture within.

The phospholipids in Hydrogenated Lecithin can produce liposomes. Liposomes help other ingredients get through the skin barrier to be better absorbed.

As an emulsifier, it prevents oil and water ingredients from separating.

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innisfree Collagen Peptide Firming Ampoule Cream contains this as ingredient number 37.

MEDI-PEEL Brightening Antioxidant Cream with Glutathione contains this as ingredient number 42.

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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:

Learn more about Sodium Hyaluronate

innisfree Collagen Peptide Firming Ampoule Cream contains this as ingredient number 39.

MEDI-PEEL Brightening Antioxidant Cream with Glutathione contains this as ingredient number 29.

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What it does: Cleansing, Masking, Refreshing, Skin Conditioning, Soothing, Tonic
Community Rating: Liked

Achillea Millefolium Extract comes from the yarrow plant. Yarrow is rich in antioxidants and fatty acids.

innisfree Collagen Peptide Firming Ampoule Cream contains this as ingredient number 43.

MEDI-PEEL Brightening Antioxidant Cream with Glutathione contains this as ingredient number 35.

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What it does:
Community Rating: Disliked

Disodium EDTA plays a role in making products more stable by aiding other preservatives.

It is a chelating agent, meaning it neutralizes metal ions that may be found in a product.

Disodium EDTA is a salt of edetic acid and is found to be safe in cosmetic ingredients.

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innisfree Collagen Peptide Firming Ampoule Cream contains this as ingredient number 50.

MEDI-PEEL Brightening Antioxidant Cream with Glutathione contains this as ingredient number 28.

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What it does: Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Loved

Copper Tripeptide-1 is a peptide naturally found in body fluids. Peptides are building blocks for protein.

Studies show this ingredient tells our body to create more collagen and elastin. Collagen is a protein that makes connective tissue. Elastin is the protein responsible for giving our skin elasticity. Our bodies start to slow down collagen and elastin production with age.

Boosting collagen and elastin production can help create a healthier skin barrier. Having a healthy skin barrier means having firm and hydrated skin. It's a win-win situation!

Studies show this ingredient can help with scar healing. This is because it breaks down damaged collagen, the main component of scar tissue. It may also help with reducing sunspots, acne scars, and uneven skin tone.

This ingredient is also an antioxidant. Antioxidants help the body fight off free-radicals. Free radicals are molecules that damage our cells, such as pollution and tobacco smoke.

More benefits: Copper Tripeptide-1 helps maintain tissues in blood vessels and promote natural hyaluronic acid in skin.

Read more about other common types of peptides here:

Learn more about Copper Tripeptide-1

innisfree Collagen Peptide Firming Ampoule Cream contains this as ingredient number 52.

MEDI-PEEL Brightening Antioxidant Cream with Glutathione contains this as ingredient number 54.

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

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 Tocopherol

innisfree Collagen Peptide Firming Ampoule Cream contains this as ingredient number 54.

MEDI-PEEL Brightening Antioxidant Cream with Glutathione contains this as ingredient number 23.

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What it does: Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Loved

Ceramide NP is a type of ceramide.

Ceramides are intercellular lipids naturally found in our skin that bonds dead skin cells together to create a barrier. They are known for their ability to hold water and thus are a great ingredient for dry skin.

Ceramides are an important building block for our skin barrier. A stronger barrier helps the skin look more firm and hydrated. By bolstering the skin ceramides act as a barrier against irritating ingredients. This can help with inflammation as well.

If you would like to eat ceramides, sweet potatoes contain a small amount.

Read more about other common types of ceramides here: Ceramide AP Ceramide EOP

Learn more about Ceramide NP

innisfree Collagen Peptide Firming Ampoule Cream contains this as ingredient number 56.

MEDI-PEEL Brightening Antioxidant Cream with Glutathione contains this as ingredient number 41.

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What it does: Humectant, Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Loved

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-8

innisfree Collagen Peptide Firming Ampoule Cream contains this as ingredient number 60.

MEDI-PEEL Brightening Antioxidant Cream with Glutathione contains this as ingredient number 55.

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What it does: Buffering
Community Rating: Mixed

Sodium Hydroxide is also known as lye or caustic soda. It is used to adjust the pH of products; many ingredients require a specific pH to be effective.

In small amounts, sodium hydroxide is considered safe to use. However, large amounts may cause chemical burns due to its high alkaline.

Your skin has a natural pH and acid mantle. This acid mantle helps prevent harmful bacteria from breaking through. The acid mantle also helps keep your skin hydrated.

"Alkaline" refers to a high pH level. A low pH level would be considered acidic.

Learn more about Sodium Hydroxide

innisfree Collagen Peptide Firming Ampoule Cream contains this as ingredient number 61.

MEDI-PEEL Brightening Antioxidant Cream with Glutathione contains this as ingredient number 44.

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13% have mixed ratings
25% are disliked or very disliked
10% have no rating yet
47% are loved or liked
14% have mixed ratings
25% are disliked or very disliked
14% have no rating yet

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