innisfree Youth Enhancing Treatment Essence with Black Tea + Peptides Versus FaceTheory Polypep Complex Collagen-Boosting Serum
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Key Ingredients
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Camellia Sinensis Leaf Water 95%
MaskingWater
Skin ConditioningPropanediol
SolventGlycerin
HumectantNiacinamide
Smoothing1,2-Hexanediol
Skin ConditioningCamellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
AntimicrobialEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningAdenosine
Skin ConditioningDextrin
AbsorbentEctoin
Skin ConditioningHyaluronic Acid
Humectant3-O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid
Skin ConditioningGlutathione
Mannitol
HumectantSaccharomyces Cerevisiae Extract
Skin ConditioningButylene Glycol
HumectantCentella Asiatica Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract
Skin ConditioningGlycine Max Polypeptide
Skin ConditioningArginine/Lysine Polypeptide
Skin ConditioningCopper Tripeptide-1
Skin ConditioningDisodium EDTA
Acetyl Tetrapeptide-11
Skin ConditioningCaprylyl Glycol
EmollientAcetyl Heptapeptide-4
HumectantSorbic Acid
PreservativeHexapeptide-9
Skin ConditioningAcetyl Hexapeptide-8
HumectantSodium Hydroxide
BufferingAcetyl Octapeptide-3
HumectantCamellia Sinensis Leaf Water 95%, Water, Propanediol, Glycerin, Niacinamide, 1,2-Hexanediol, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Ethylhexylglycerin, Adenosine, Dextrin, Ectoin, Hyaluronic Acid, 3-O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid, Glutathione, Mannitol, Saccharomyces Cerevisiae Extract, Butylene Glycol, Centella Asiatica Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract, Glycine Max Polypeptide, Arginine/Lysine Polypeptide, Copper Tripeptide-1, Disodium EDTA, Acetyl Tetrapeptide-11, Caprylyl Glycol, Acetyl Heptapeptide-4, Sorbic Acid, Hexapeptide-9, Acetyl Hexapeptide-8, Sodium Hydroxide, Acetyl Octapeptide-3
Water
Skin ConditioningPropanediol
SolventGluconolactone
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
HumectantUrea
BufferingSodium Gluconate
Skin ConditioningButylene Glycol
HumectantMannitol
HumectantDextran
Caprooyl Tetrapeptide-3
Skin ProtectingCurcuma Longa Root Extract
MaskingSodium Phytate
Sodium Hyaluronate
HumectantCentella Asiatica Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract
Skin ConditioningMaltodextrin
AbsorbentDipeptide Diaminobutyroyl Benzylamide Diacetate
Skin ConditioningNephelium Lappaceum Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningKhaya Senegalensis Bark Extract
Skin ProtectingAcetyl Tetrapeptide-11
Skin ConditioningAcetyl Tetrapeptide-9
Skin ConditioningTripeptide-1
Skin ConditioningWater, Propanediol, Gluconolactone, Glycerin, Urea, Sodium Gluconate, Butylene Glycol, Mannitol, Dextran, Caprooyl Tetrapeptide-3, Curcuma Longa Root Extract, Sodium Phytate, Sodium Hyaluronate, Centella Asiatica Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract, Maltodextrin, Dipeptide Diaminobutyroyl Benzylamide Diacetate, Nephelium Lappaceum Leaf Extract, Khaya Senegalensis Bark Extract, Acetyl Tetrapeptide-11, Acetyl Tetrapeptide-9, Tripeptide-1
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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.
This synthetic peptide is a signal peptide, meaning it tells your skin to create more collagen and elastin.
According to a manufacturer, Acetyl Tetrapeptide-11 helps improve skin elasticity and firmness.
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 GlycolCentella Asiatica Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract can be good for be good for sensitive skin. It can help to reduce redness.
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.
Learn more about GlycerinMannitol is a sugar alcohol. It is a humectant and moisturizes the skin. In vitro (not tested on a living organism), mannitol displays antioxidant properties.
When found in aqueous solutions, mannitol tends to become acidic. This is because it loses a hydrogen ion. This is why mannitol can often be found with pH adjusting ingredients, such as sodium bicarbonate.
Fun fact: Mannitol can be found in foods as a sweetener. It can be naturally found in mushrooms, algae, fruits, and veggies.
Learn more about MannitolPropanediol 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 PropanediolWater. 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 Water