Laneige Cream Skin Cerapeptide Refiner Versus MEDI-PEEL Melanon X Ampoule
Updated on August 29, 2024
Overview
What they are
These products are both reef safe . They have a total of 12 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, reducing pores and scar healing
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, parabens, silicones or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain oils
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Ingredient Info
Laneige Cream Skin Cerapeptide Refiner 26 ingredients
MEDI-PEEL Melanon X Ampoule 82 ingredients
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Laneige Cream Skin Cerapeptide Refiner 26 ingredients
MEDI-PEEL Melanon X Ampoule 82 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningButylene Glycol
Humectant
Glycerin
Humectant
Limnanthes Alba Seed Oil
Skin Conditioning
Isopentyldiol
Humectant1,2-Hexanediol
Skin ConditioningSqualane
Emollient
Polyglyceryl-10 Stearate
Skin Conditioning
Glyceryl Stearate Citrate
Emollient
Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate
CleansingInulin Lauryl Carbamate
Emulsion StabilisingGlyceryl Caprylate
EmollientEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningPropanediol
SolventDisodium EDTA
Carbomer
Emulsion StabilisingMannitol
HumectantAcrylates/Stearyl Methacrylate Copolymer
Emulsion StabilisingTremella Fuciformis Sporocarp Extract
Antioxidant
Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
Antimicrobial
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingCeramide NP
Skin Conditioning
Camellia Japonica Flower Extract
EmollientTocopherol
Antioxidant
Acetyl Tetrapeptide-11
Skin Conditioning
Water, Butylene Glycol, Glycerin, Limnanthes Alba Seed Oil, Isopentyldiol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Squalane, Polyglyceryl-10 Stearate, Glyceryl Stearate Citrate, Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate, Inulin Lauryl Carbamate, Glyceryl Caprylate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Propanediol, Disodium EDTA, Carbomer, Mannitol, Acrylates/Stearyl Methacrylate Copolymer, Tremella Fuciformis Sporocarp Extract, Hyaluronic Acid, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Xanthan Gum, Ceramide NP, Camellia Japonica Flower Extract, Tocopherol, Acetyl Tetrapeptide-11
Water
Skin ConditioningPanthenol
Skin Conditioning
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin Conditioning
Niacinamide
Smoothing
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin ConditioningPPG-20 Methyl Glucose Ether
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Terminalia Ferdinandiana Fruit Extract
Antioxidant
Methyl Glucose Sesquistearate
Emollient
Pyrus Malus Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningCarica Papaya Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningEel Extract
HumectantPropanediol
SolventCetearyl Olivate
Sorbitan Olivate
Emulsifying
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
MaskingCarbomer
Emulsion StabilisingCaprylyl Glycol
EmollientInulin Lauryl Carbamate
Emulsion StabilisingTromethamine
BufferingLavandula Angustifolia Flower Extract
Cleansing
Michelia Alba Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningSalvia Officinalis Extract
Antimicrobial
Centaurea Cyanus Flower Extract
AstringentAlpha-Arbutin
Antioxidant
Clay Extract
Skin ConditioningBoletus Edulis Whole Plant Extract
Perfuming
Vitex Trifolia Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningAdenosine
Skin Conditioning
Lactobacillus Ferment
Skin ConditioningXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingDisodium EDTA
Elaeis Guineensis Kernel Oil
Emollient
Hydrogenated Lecithin
EmulsifyingCalcium Pantothenate
Maltodextrin
AbsorbentSodium Starch Octenylsuccinate
AbsorbentGarcinia Indica Fruit Extract
HumectantGlutathione
Camellia Sinensis Flower Extract
Perfuming
Alteromonas Ferment Extract
Skin ConditioningPhenethyl Alcohol
MaskingHydrolyzed Sponge
Skin ConditioningArtemisia Annua Extract
MaskingPentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningCitrus Tangerina Peel Extract
AstringentSodium Ascorbyl Phosphate
Antioxidant
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Pyridoxine Hcl
Skin ConditioningEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningSucrose Palmitate
EmollientAscorbic Acid
Antioxidant
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Menadione
MaskingPolyglyceryl-4 Oleate
Emulsifying
Linoleic Acid
Cleansing
Retinyl Palmitate
Skin Conditioning
Arachis Hypogaea Oil
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Phosphate
BufferingLinolenic Acid
Cleansing
Lecithin
EmollientRetinol
Skin Conditioning
Silica
Abrasive
Tranexamic Acid
Astringent
Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract
AntimicrobialAcetyl Hexapeptide-8
Humectant
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil
Emollient
Sh-Oligopeptide-1
Skin Conditioning
Sh-Oligopeptide-2
Skin Conditioning
Sh-Polypeptide-1
Skin Conditioning
Sh-Polypeptide-10
Skin Conditioning
Sh-Polypeptide-60
Skin Conditioning
Citrus Limon Peel Oil
Masking
Limonene
Perfuming
Citral
Perfuming
Hexyl Cinnamal
Perfuming
Linalool
Perfuming
Benzyl Salicylate
Perfuming
Water, Panthenol, Butylene Glycol, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Niacinamide, 1,2-Hexanediol, PPG-20 Methyl Glucose Ether, Glycerin, Terminalia Ferdinandiana Fruit Extract, Methyl Glucose Sesquistearate, Pyrus Malus Fruit Extract, Carica Papaya Fruit Extract, Eel Extract, Propanediol, Cetearyl Olivate, Sorbitan Olivate, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Carbomer, Caprylyl Glycol, Inulin Lauryl Carbamate, Tromethamine, Lavandula Angustifolia Flower Extract, Michelia Alba Flower Extract, Salvia Officinalis Extract, Centaurea Cyanus Flower Extract, Alpha-Arbutin, Clay Extract, Boletus Edulis Whole Plant Extract, Vitex Trifolia Fruit Extract, Adenosine, Lactobacillus Ferment, Xanthan Gum, Disodium EDTA, Elaeis Guineensis Kernel Oil, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Calcium Pantothenate, Maltodextrin, Sodium Starch Octenylsuccinate, Garcinia Indica Fruit Extract, Glutathione, Camellia Sinensis Flower Extract, Alteromonas Ferment Extract, Phenethyl Alcohol, Hydrolyzed Sponge, Artemisia Annua Extract, Pentylene Glycol, Citrus Tangerina Peel Extract, Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate, Sodium Hyaluronate, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Hyaluronic Acid, Tocopheryl Acetate, Pyridoxine Hcl, Ethylhexylglycerin, Sucrose Palmitate, Ascorbic Acid, Tocopherol, Menadione, Polyglyceryl-4 Oleate, Linoleic Acid, Retinyl Palmitate, Arachis Hypogaea Oil, Sodium Phosphate, Linolenic Acid, Lecithin, Retinol, Silica, Tranexamic Acid, Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract, Acetyl Hexapeptide-8, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Sh-Oligopeptide-1, Sh-Oligopeptide-2, Sh-Polypeptide-1, Sh-Polypeptide-10, Sh-Polypeptide-60, Citrus Limon Peel Oil, Limonene, Citral, Hexyl Cinnamal, Linalool, Benzyl Salicylate
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 WaterButylene 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.
- It has mild preservative properties.
Overall, Butylene Glycol is a safe and well-rounded ingredient that works well with other ingredients.
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 Glycerin1,2-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
We don't have a description for Inulin Lauryl Carbamate yet.
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.
Propanediol is an all-star ingredient. It softens, hydrates, and smooths the skin.
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 PropanediolDisodium 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 EDTACarbomer is a polymer of acrylic acid. Its main role is to create a gel consistency.
A high amount of carbomer can cause pilling or balling up of products. Don't worry, most products contain 1% or less of carbomer.
Hyaluronic acid is naturally found in healthy skin. It is a humectant, meaning it draws moisture to your skin.
This ingredient helps hydrate, soothe, and protect the skin.
What makes hyaluronic acid so hydrating? It has the capacity to bind or hold large amounts of water.
Fun fact: It is already naturally found in our bodies, such as the fluids of our eyes and our joints.
Studies find this ingredient to have anti-inflammatory and anti-microbial properties. This can help speed up wound-healing.
Hyaluronic acid can be irritating if the molecule has a low-molecular weight, or if the molecules are small.
One study found low-molecular weight hyaluronic acid to be pro-inflammatory, meaning some people may experience irritation. This is because our bodies use hyaluronic acid in the wound-healing process to signal to our bodies, via irritation, that something needs healing.
The same study found high-molecular weight hyaluronic acid to be anti-inflammatory.
These are some other common types of Hyaluronic Acid:
Learn more about Hyaluronic AcidXanthan 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 GumTocopherol (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 TocopherolIngredient Ratings
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Laneige Cream Skin Cerapeptide Refiner 26 ingredients
MEDI-PEEL Melanon X Ampoule 82 ingredients
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Laneige Cream Skin Cerapeptide Refiner 26 ingredients
It's hydrating and the results are seen immediately, I don't think my skin has ever felt so shiny and soft after immediately using a product. But there isn't much of a result from the inside out, it's just hydration and glow, so I don't think it's worth the price.
The og cream skin was my holy grail, don’t get me wrong the new formula is still very hydrating, but i think i am allergic to the new formula, there are tiny red bumps all over my face and it seems to get better after i quit using, keep in mind i have combination-oily skin and i am quite acne prone
