Iope PDRN Caffeine Shot Serum Versus VT Cosmetics PDRN Cream 100
Updated on July 22, 2024
Overview
What they are
These products are both reef safe . They have a total of 9 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain niacinamide
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 and dark spots
Free From
They both do not contain any common allergens, parabens or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain fragrances
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Ingredient Info
Iope PDRN Caffeine Shot Serum 29 ingredients
VT Cosmetics PDRN Cream 100 70 ingredients
What's inside (and what isn't)
What's inside (and what isn't)
At a glance
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Iope PDRN Caffeine Shot Serum 29 ingredients
VT Cosmetics PDRN Cream 100 70 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Lactobacillus Ferment Lysate
Skin Conditioning
Water
Skin ConditioningPropanediol
Solvent
Glycerin
Humectant
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Caffeine
Skin Conditioning
Dipropylene Glycol
Masking1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Diethoxyethyl Succinate
SolventGlyceryl Polymethacrylate
Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6
Emulsion StabilisingMannitol
Humectant
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningAdenosine
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Citrate
BufferingDextrin
AbsorbentTheobroma Cacao Extract
Skin ConditioningCitric Acid
Buffering
Disodium EDTA
T-Butyl Alcohol
Perfuming
Arginine
Masking
Cyclodextrin
AbsorbentHydroxypropyl Cyclodextrin
MaskingMaltodextrin
Absorbent
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingBeta-Glucan
Skin Conditioning
Acetyl Tetrapeptide-11
Skin Conditioning
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Lactobacillus Ferment Lysate, Water, Propanediol, Glycerin, Niacinamide, Butylene Glycol, Caffeine, Dipropylene Glycol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Diethoxyethyl Succinate, Glyceryl Polymethacrylate, Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6, Mannitol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Adenosine, Sodium Citrate, Dextrin, Theobroma Cacao Extract, Citric Acid, Disodium EDTA, T-Butyl Alcohol, Arginine, Cyclodextrin, Hydroxypropyl Cyclodextrin, Maltodextrin, Xanthan Gum, Beta-Glucan, Acetyl Tetrapeptide-11, Tocopherol
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Methyl Hydrogenated Rosinate
Perfuming
C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate
AntimicrobialPolyglycerin-3
Humectant
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Caprylic/Capric/Myristic/Stearic Triglyceride
EmollientC14-22 Alcohols
Emulsion StabilisingBis-Diglyceryl Polyacyladipate-2
Emollient
Vinyldimethicone
Macadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil
Emollient
Hydrogenated Vegetable Oil
Emollient
Panax Ginseng Root Extract
Emollient
Solanum Melongena Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningEclipta Prostrata Extract
Skin ConditioningOcimum Sanctum Leaf Extract
Skin Conditioning
Corallina Officinalis Extract
Skin Conditioning
Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
Emollient
Curcuma Longa Root Extract
Masking
Amber Powder
Cetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Palmitic Acid
Emollient
Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate
Skin Conditioning
Hydroxypropyltrimonium Hyaluronate
Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Potassium Hyaluronate
Skin ConditioningMoringa Oleifera Seed Oil
Emollient
Ceramide NP
Skin Conditioning
Melia Azadirachta Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningMelia Azadirachta Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningGlucose
Humectant
Coccinia Indica Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningSodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Pentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningSodium Dna
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer
Humectant
Ceramide Ns
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate
Humectant
Cholesterol
Emollient
Phytosphingosine
Skin Conditioning
Ceramide As
Skin Conditioning
Ceramide AP
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Guaiazulene Sulfonate
Ceramide EOP
Skin Conditioning
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Betaine
Humectant
Glyceryl Stearate
Emollient
Polyacrylate-13
Stearic Acid
Cleansing
C12-20 Alkyl Glucoside
EmulsifyingCetearyl Glucoside
EmulsifyingHydrogenated Polyisobutene
EmollientGlyceryl Acrylate/Acrylic Acid Copolymer
HumectantPolyglyceryl-10 Laurate
Skin Conditioning
Ethylhexyl Palmitate
Emollient
Sorbitan Isostearate
Emulsifying
Cyamopsis Tetragonoloba Gum
Emulsion StabilisingAgar
MaskingHydrogenated Lecithin
Emulsifying
Carbomer
Emulsion StabilisingTromethamine
BufferingXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingAllantoin
Skin Conditioning
Adenosine
Skin Conditioning
Disodium EDTA
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningWater, Glycerin, Butylene Glycol, Hyaluronic Acid, Methyl Hydrogenated Rosinate, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Polyglycerin-3, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, 1,2-Hexanediol, Niacinamide, Caprylic/Capric/Myristic/Stearic Triglyceride, C14-22 Alcohols, Bis-Diglyceryl Polyacyladipate-2, Vinyldimethicone, Macadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil, Hydrogenated Vegetable Oil, Panax Ginseng Root Extract, Solanum Melongena Fruit Extract, Eclipta Prostrata Extract, Ocimum Sanctum Leaf Extract, Corallina Officinalis Extract, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Curcuma Longa Root Extract, Amber Powder, Cetearyl Alcohol, Palmitic Acid, Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate, Hydroxypropyltrimonium Hyaluronate, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Potassium Hyaluronate, Moringa Oleifera Seed Oil, Ceramide NP, Melia Azadirachta Leaf Extract, Melia Azadirachta Flower Extract, Glucose, Coccinia Indica Fruit Extract, Sodium Hyaluronate, Pentylene Glycol, Sodium Dna, Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer, Ceramide Ns, Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate, Cholesterol, Phytosphingosine, Ceramide As, Ceramide AP, Sodium Guaiazulene Sulfonate, Ceramide EOP, Panthenol, Betaine, Glyceryl Stearate, Polyacrylate-13, Stearic Acid, C12-20 Alkyl Glucoside, Cetearyl Glucoside, Hydrogenated Polyisobutene, Glyceryl Acrylate/Acrylic Acid Copolymer, Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate, Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Sorbitan Isostearate, Cyamopsis Tetragonoloba Gum, Agar, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Carbomer, Tromethamine, Xanthan Gum, Allantoin, Adenosine, Disodium EDTA, Ethylhexylglycerin
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 GlycerinNiacinamide is a multitasking form of vitamin B3 that strengthens the skin barrier, reduces pores and dark spots, regulates oil, and improves signs of aging.
And the best part? It's gentle and well-tolerated by most skin types, including sensitive and reactive skin.
You might have heard of "niacin flush", or the reddening of skin that causes itchiness. Niacinamide has not been found to cause this.
In very rare cases, some individuals may not be able to tolerate niacinamide at all or experience an allergic reaction to it.
If you are experiencing flaking, irritation, and dryness with this ingredient, be sure to double check all your products as this ingredient can be found in all categories of skincare.
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.
When you apply niacinamide to your skin, your body converts it into nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide (NAD). NAD is an essential coenzyme that is already found in your cells as "fuel" and powers countless biological processes.
In your skin, NAD helps repair cell damage, produce new healthy cells, support collagen production, strengthen the skin barrier, and fight environmental stressors (like UV and pollution).
Our natural NAD levels start to decline with age, leading to slower skin repair, visible aging, and a weaker skin barrier. By providing your skin niacinamide, you're recharging your skin's NAD levels. This leads to stronger, healthier, and younger looking skin.
Another name for vitamin B3 is nicotinamide. This vitamin is water-soluble and our bodies don't store it. We obtain Vitamin B3 from either food or skincare. Meat, fish, wheat, yeast, and leafy greens contain vitamin B3.
The type of niacinamide used in skincare is synthetically created.
Learn more about NiacinamideButylene 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 Glycol1,2-Hexanediol is a synthetic liquid and another multi-functional powerhouse.
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 preservatives
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.
Adenosine is in every living organism. It is one of four components in nucleic acids that helps store our DNA.
Adenosine has many benefits when used. These benefits include hydrating the skin, smoothing skin, and reducing wrinkles. Once applied, adenosine increases collagen production. It also helps with improving firmness and tissue repair.
Studies have found adenosine may also help with wound healing.
In skincare products, Adenosine is usually derived from yeast.
Learn more about AdenosineDisodium 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.
Learn more about Disodium EDTAXanthan 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.
Learn more about Xanthan GumIngredient Ratings
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Iope PDRN Caffeine Shot Serum 29 ingredients
VT Cosmetics PDRN Cream 100 70 ingredients
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Iope PDRN Caffeine Shot Serum 29 ingredients
Effective PDRN serum safe for all skin types. Not as substantial of anti-aging effect as peptides but can be easily added to any routine for extra anti-aging power. May even help with oil control. Immediately decreases the appearance of redness and puffiness.
Technically doesn’t have PDRN(sodium DNA) but the Lactobacillus Ferment Lysate works in the same way and actually works better than most Show more
