MEDI-PEEL Peptide 9 Mela Stick Versus FaceTheory PolyPep Collagen Boosting Serum S8
Updated on August 29, 2024
Overview
What they are
These products are both cruelty-free and reef safe . They have a total of 4 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain hyaluronic acid and peptides
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin, sensitive skin, reducing pores, scar healing and better texture
Free From
They both do not contain any common allergens, parabens, silicones or sulfates
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Ingredient Info
MEDI-PEEL Peptide 9 Mela Stick 86 ingredients
FaceTheory PolyPep Collagen Boosting Serum S8 14 ingredients
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About this product
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MEDI-PEEL Peptide 9 Mela Stick 86 ingredients
FaceTheory PolyPep Collagen Boosting Serum S8 14 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil
Emollient
Beeswax
Emulsion Stabilising
Diisostearyl Malate
EmollientOctyldodecanol
EmollientButyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin Conditioning
Polyglyceryl-2 Triisostearate
Emulsifying
Euphorbia Cerifera Wax
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Tridecyl Trimellitate
EmollientRicinus Communis Seed Oil
Masking
Polyethylene
Abrasive
Sorbitan Olivate
Emulsifying
Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil
Skin Conditioning
Ascorbic Acid
Antioxidant
Polyglyceryl-2 Isostearate/Dimer Dilinoleate Copolymer
EmollientEclipta Prostrata Extract
Skin ConditioningMelia Azadirachta Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningMelia Azadirachta Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningMonascus Extract
Skin ConditioningCoccinia Indica Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningDaucus Carota Sativa Root Extract
Skin ConditioningPerilla Ocymoides Leaf Extract
TonicCentella Asiatica Extract
Cleansing
Borago Officinalis Extract
Emollient
Beta Vulgaris Root Extract
Skin ConditioningAngelica Gigas Extract
Skin ConditioningAnthemis Nobilis Flower Extract
Masking
Calendula Officinalis Flower Extract
Masking
Solanum Melongena Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningAloe Barbadensis Flower Extract
EmollientCurcuma Longa Root Extract
Masking
Corallina Officinalis Extract
Skin ConditioningOcimum Sanctum Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningAcmella Oleracea Extract
Skin ProtectingSolanum Lycopersicum Fruit Extract
Antioxidant
Anemarrhena Asphodeloides Root Extract
Skin ConditioningSimmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
Emollient
Camellia Sinensis Seed Oil
Humectant
Camellia Japonica Seed Oil
Emollient
Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil
Emollient
Olea Europaea Fruit Oil
Masking
Macadamia Integrifolia Seed Oil
Skin Conditioning
Cocos Nucifera Oil
Masking
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Microcrystalline Wax
Emulsion Stabilising
Bisabolol
Masking
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
MaskingSilica Dimethyl Silylate
EmollientSorbitan Sesquioleate
Emulsifying
Moringa Oleifera Seed Oil
Emollient
Water
Skin ConditioningCeramide NP
Skin Conditioning
Tranexamic Acid
Astringent
Papain
Skin ConditioningHydrogenated Polyisobutene
EmollientGlyceryl Glucoside
HumectantPropanediol
SolventSqualane
Emollient
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Glycerin
Humectant
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin ConditioningAlcohol
Antimicrobial
PPG-26-Buteth-26
Skin ConditioningCaprylyl Glycol
EmollientHydroxypropyltrimonium Hyaluronate
Nonapeptide-7
Skin Conditioning
Nicotinoyl Tripeptide-35
Antioxidant
Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate
Humectant
Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer
Humectant
Acetyl Hexapeptide-8
Humectant
Copper Tripeptide-1
Skin Conditioning
Tripeptide-1
Skin Conditioning
Tripeptide-29
Skin Conditioning
Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7
Skin Conditioning
Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1
Skin Conditioning
Palmitoyl Tripeptide-29
Skin Conditioning
Palmitoyl Pentapeptide-4
Skin Conditioning
Potassium Hyaluronate
Skin ConditioningHydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Hexapeptide-12
Skin Conditioning
Hexapeptide-9
Skin Conditioning
PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil
Emulsifying
Dehydroacetic Acid
Preservative
Parfum
Masking
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Beeswax, Diisostearyl Malate, Octyldodecanol, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Polyglyceryl-2 Triisostearate, Euphorbia Cerifera Wax, Tocopheryl Acetate, Tridecyl Trimellitate, Ricinus Communis Seed Oil, Polyethylene, Sorbitan Olivate, Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil, Ascorbic Acid, Polyglyceryl-2 Isostearate/Dimer Dilinoleate Copolymer, Eclipta Prostrata Extract, Melia Azadirachta Leaf Extract, Melia Azadirachta Flower Extract, Monascus Extract, Coccinia Indica Fruit Extract, Daucus Carota Sativa Root Extract, Perilla Ocymoides Leaf Extract, Centella Asiatica Extract, Borago Officinalis Extract, Beta Vulgaris Root Extract, Angelica Gigas Extract, Anthemis Nobilis Flower Extract, Calendula Officinalis Flower Extract, Solanum Melongena Fruit Extract, Aloe Barbadensis Flower Extract, Curcuma Longa Root Extract, Corallina Officinalis Extract, Ocimum Sanctum Leaf Extract, Acmella Oleracea Extract, Solanum Lycopersicum Fruit Extract, Anemarrhena Asphodeloides Root Extract, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Camellia Sinensis Seed Oil, Camellia Japonica Seed Oil, Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil, Olea Europaea Fruit Oil, Macadamia Integrifolia Seed Oil, Cocos Nucifera Oil, Sodium Hyaluronate, Microcrystalline Wax, Bisabolol, Tocopherol, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Silica Dimethyl Silylate, Sorbitan Sesquioleate, Moringa Oleifera Seed Oil, Water, Ceramide NP, Tranexamic Acid, Papain, Hydrogenated Polyisobutene, Glyceryl Glucoside, Propanediol, Squalane, Butylene Glycol, Glycerin, 1,2-Hexanediol, Alcohol, PPG-26-Buteth-26, Caprylyl Glycol, Hydroxypropyltrimonium Hyaluronate, Nonapeptide-7, Nicotinoyl Tripeptide-35, Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate, Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer, Acetyl Hexapeptide-8, Copper Tripeptide-1, Tripeptide-1, Tripeptide-29, Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-29, Palmitoyl Pentapeptide-4, Potassium Hyaluronate, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Hyaluronic Acid, Hexapeptide-12, Hexapeptide-9, PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Dehydroacetic Acid, Parfum
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
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 HyaluronateWater. 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 WaterPropanediol 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 PropanediolGlycerin 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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MEDI-PEEL Peptide 9 Mela Stick 86 ingredients
FaceTheory PolyPep Collagen Boosting Serum S8 14 ingredients
