Matas Multi-Peptide & HA Serum Versus Matas Special Face Gel
Updated on February 17, 2025
Overview
What they are
These products are both cruelty-free and reef safe . They have a total of 5 ingredients in common
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for 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 harsh alcohols, common allergens, fragrances, oils, parabens, silicones or sulfates
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Ingredient Info
Matas Multi-Peptide & HA Serum 22 ingredients
Matas Special Face Gel 14 ingredients
About this product
About this product
At a glance
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Matas Multi-Peptide & HA Serum 22 ingredients
Matas Special Face Gel 14 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningSodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
N-Prolyl Palmitoyl Tripeptide-56 Acetate
Skin Conditioning
Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1
Skin Conditioning
Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7
Skin Conditioning
Allantoin
Skin Conditioning
Glyceryl Caprylate
EmollientSaccharide Isomerate
HumectantCaprylyl Glycol
EmollientPentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningC12-15 Alkyl Benzoate
AntimicrobialC18-36 Acid Glycol Ester
EmollientC18-36 Acid Triglyceride
EmollientOryza Sativa Starch
AbsorbentXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingSclerotium Gum
Emulsion StabilisingPolyglyceryl-4 Caprate
EmulsifyingSorbitan Laurate
Emulsifying
Sodium Gluconate
Skin ConditioningCitric Acid
Buffering
Lactic Acid
Buffering
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Water, Sodium Hyaluronate, N-Prolyl Palmitoyl Tripeptide-56 Acetate, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1, Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7, Allantoin, Glyceryl Caprylate, Saccharide Isomerate, Caprylyl Glycol, Pentylene Glycol, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, C18-36 Acid Glycol Ester, C18-36 Acid Triglyceride, Oryza Sativa Starch, Xanthan Gum, Sclerotium Gum, Polyglyceryl-4 Caprate, Sorbitan Laurate, Sodium Gluconate, Citric Acid, Lactic Acid, Phenoxyethanol
Water
Skin ConditioningPentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride
MaskingBetaine
Humectant
Glycerin
Humectant
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Allantoin
Skin Conditioning
Melia Azadirachta Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningCaprylyl Glycol
EmollientTocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Hydroxyethylcellulose
Emulsion StabilisingAcrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
Emulsion StabilisingSodium Gluconate
Skin ConditioningSodium Hydroxide
BufferingIngredients 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 WaterAllantoin plays a role in soothing and moisturizing the skin. Because of this, it is often added to products with strong active ingredients.
Some studies have shown this ingredient can promote wound healing with higher concentrations.
Allantoin is derived from the comfrey plant but produced synthetically for cosmetic products to ensure purity.
Learn more about AllantoinCaprylyl Glycol is a humectant and emollient, meaning it attracts and preserves moisture.
It is a common ingredient in many products, especially those designed to hydrate skin. The primary benefits are retaining moisture, skin softening, and promoting a healthy skin barrier.
Though Caprylyl Glycol is an alcohol derived from fatty acids, it is not the kind that can dry out skin.
This ingredient is also used as a preservative to extend the life of products. It has slight antimicrobial properties.
Learn more about Caprylyl GlycolPentylene glycol is typically used within a product to thicken it. It also adds a smooth, soft, and moisturizing feel to the product. It is naturally found in plants such as sugar beets.
The hydrophilic trait of Pentylene Glycol makes it a humectant. As a humectant, Pentylene Glycol helps draw moisture from the air to your skin. This can help keep your skin hydrated.
This property also makes Pentylene Glycol a great texture enhancer. It can also help thicken or stabilize a product.
Pentylene Glycol also acts as a mild preservative and helps to keep a product microbe-free.
Some people may experience mild eye and skin irritation from Pentylene Glycol. We always recommend speaking with a professional about using this ingredient in your routine.
Pentylene Glycol has a low molecular weight and is part of the 1,2-glycol family.
Learn more about Pentylene GlycolThis is the synthetic salt of gluconic acid, a form of PHA and mild exfoliant.
It is mainly used to stabilize oil and butter formulations from going bad. Sodium gluconate is a humectant, pH regulator, and chelating agent.
Chelating agents help neutralize unwanted metals from affecting the formulation.
Sodium gluconate is water-soluble.
Learn more about Sodium GluconateIngredient Ratings
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Matas Multi-Peptide & HA Serum 22 ingredients
Matas Special Face Gel 14 ingredients
