MEDI-PEEL Peptide 9 Volume And Tension Tox Cream Versus Derma E Ultra Lift Firming DMAE Moisturizer
Updated on November 06, 2024
Overview
What they are
These products are both cruelty-free and reef safe general moisturizers. They have a total of 9 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain hyaluronic acid and Vitamin E
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, dark spots and better texture
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, parabens or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain fragrances and silicones
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Ingredient Info
MEDI-PEEL Peptide 9 Volume And Tension Tox Cream 88 ingredients
Derma E Ultra Lift Firming DMAE Moisturizer 30 ingredients
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MEDI-PEEL Peptide 9 Volume And Tension Tox Cream 88 ingredients
Derma E Ultra Lift Firming DMAE Moisturizer 30 ingredients
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningButylene Glycol
Humectant
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
MaskingCetyl Ethylhexanoate
EmollientGlycerin
Humectant
Cetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Glyceryl Stearate
Emollient
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Stearic Acid
Cleansing
Dimethicone
Emollient
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin ConditioningSorbitan Stearate
Emulsifying
Sorbitan Sesquioleate
Emulsifying
Microcrystalline Wax
Emulsion Stabilising
Beeswax
Emulsion Stabilising
Isopentyldiol
HumectantBetaine
Humectant
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Hydroxypropyltrimonium Hyaluronate
Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate
Humectant
Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer
Humectant
Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate
Skin ConditioningPotassium Hyaluronate
Skin ConditioningLeontopodium Alpinum Callus Culture Extract
Antioxidant
Leontopodium Alpinum Root Extract
Skin ConditioningCentella Asiatica Extract
Cleansing
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
Antimicrobial
Polygonum Cuspidatum Root Extract
Antioxidant
Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract
AstringentChamomilla Recutita Flower Extract
Masking
Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract
Bleaching
Rosmarinus Officinalis Flower Extract
Antioxidant
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract
Emollient
Melia Azadirachta Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningMelia Azadirachta Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningOcimum Sanctum Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningCoccinia Indica Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningRoyal Jelly Extract
Skin Conditioning
Cladosiphon Okamuranus Extract
Skin ConditioningGinkgo Biloba Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningChondrus Crispus Extract
Skin Conditioning
Anemarrhena Asphodeloides Root Extract
Skin ConditioningCollagen Extract
Skin Conditioning
Collagen Amino Acids
Moisturising
Hydrolyzed Collagen
Emollient
Collagen
Moisturising
Hydrolyzed Elastin
EmollientAstaxanthin
Skin ConditioningTocopherol
Antioxidant
Fructan
Skin ConditioningHydrogenated Polyisobutene
EmollientDipotassium Glycyrrhizate
Humectant
Adenosine
Skin Conditioning
Arginine
Masking
Glycine
Buffering
Serine
MaskingGlutamic Acid
HumectantAspartic Acid
MaskingLeucine
Skin ConditioningThreonine
Proline
Skin ConditioningIsoleucine
Skin ConditioningHistidine
HumectantMethionine
Skin ConditioningCysteine
Antioxidant
Copper Tripeptide-1
Skin Conditioning
Tripeptide-1
Skin Conditioning
Acetyl Hexapeptide-8
Humectant
Nonapeptide-1
Skin Conditioning
Acetyl Octapeptide-3
Humectant
Palmitoyl Pentapeptide-4
Skin Conditioning
Hexapeptide-9
Skin Conditioning
Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7
Skin Conditioning
Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1
Skin Conditioning
Carbomer
Emulsion StabilisingHydrogenated Lecithin
EmulsifyingPolysorbate 20
Emulsifying
PEG-100 Stearate
Gold
Cosmetic ColorantDiamond Powder
Abrasive
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningPentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningHydroxyacetophenone
Antioxidant
Caprylyl Glycol
EmollientDisodium EDTA
Parfum
Masking
Water, Butylene Glycol, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Cetyl Ethylhexanoate, Glycerin, Cetearyl Alcohol, Glyceryl Stearate, Niacinamide, Stearic Acid, Dimethicone, 1,2-Hexanediol, Sorbitan Stearate, Sorbitan Sesquioleate, Microcrystalline Wax, Beeswax, Isopentyldiol, Betaine, Sodium Hyaluronate, Hydroxypropyltrimonium Hyaluronate, Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Hyaluronic Acid, Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer, Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate, Potassium Hyaluronate, Leontopodium Alpinum Callus Culture Extract, Leontopodium Alpinum Root Extract, Centella Asiatica Extract, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Polygonum Cuspidatum Root Extract, Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract, Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract, Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract, Rosmarinus Officinalis Flower Extract, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract, Melia Azadirachta Flower Extract, Melia Azadirachta Leaf Extract, Ocimum Sanctum Leaf Extract, Coccinia Indica Fruit Extract, Royal Jelly Extract, Cladosiphon Okamuranus Extract, Ginkgo Biloba Leaf Extract, Chondrus Crispus Extract, Anemarrhena Asphodeloides Root Extract, Collagen Extract, Collagen Amino Acids, Hydrolyzed Collagen, Collagen, Hydrolyzed Elastin, Astaxanthin, Tocopherol, Fructan, Hydrogenated Polyisobutene, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Adenosine, Arginine, Glycine, Serine, Glutamic Acid, Aspartic Acid, Leucine, Threonine, Proline, Isoleucine, Histidine, Methionine, Cysteine, Copper Tripeptide-1, Tripeptide-1, Acetyl Hexapeptide-8, Nonapeptide-1, Acetyl Octapeptide-3, Palmitoyl Pentapeptide-4, Hexapeptide-9, Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1, Carbomer, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Polysorbate 20, PEG-100 Stearate, Gold, Diamond Powder, Ethylhexylglycerin, Pentylene Glycol, Hydroxyacetophenone, Caprylyl Glycol, Disodium EDTA, Parfum
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
MaskingStearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Cetyl Alcohol
Emollient
Stearic Acid
Cleansing
Glyceryl Stearate Citrate
Emollient
Glyceryl Stearate
Emollient
Polysorbate 20
Emulsifying
Dimethyl Mea
BufferingResveratrol
Antioxidant
Terminalia Ferdinandiana Fruit Extract
Antioxidant
Caffeine
Skin ConditioningCopper PCA
HumectantCeramide Ng
Skin Conditioning
Ubiquinone
Antioxidant
Retinol
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
Emollient
Thioctic Acid
Antioxidant
Lavandula Angustifolia Oil
Masking
Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate
Antioxidant
Allantoin
Skin Conditioning
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Dimethicone
Emollient
Sodium Hydroxide
BufferingPotassium Sorbate
Preservative
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
Water, Glycerin, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Stearyl Alcohol, Cetyl Alcohol, Stearic Acid, Glyceryl Stearate Citrate, Glyceryl Stearate, Polysorbate 20, Dimethyl Mea, Resveratrol, Terminalia Ferdinandiana Fruit Extract, Caffeine, Copper PCA, Ceramide Ng, Ubiquinone, Retinol, Sodium Hyaluronate, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Thioctic Acid, Lavandula Angustifolia Oil, Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate, Allantoin, Tocopheryl Acetate, Panthenol, Dimethicone, Sodium Hydroxide, Potassium Sorbate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Phenoxyethanol
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 WaterThis ingredient is an emollient, solvent, and texture enhancer. It is considered a skin-softener by helping the skin prevent moisture loss.
It helps thicken a product's formula and makes it easier to spread by dissolving clumping compounds.
Caprylic Triglyceride is made by combining glycerin with coconut oil, forming a clear liquid.
While there is an assumption Caprylic Triglyceride can clog pores due to it being derived from coconut oil, there is no research supporting this.
Learn more about Caprylic/Capric TriglycerideGlycerin 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 GlycerinGlyceryl Stearate is a mix of glycerin and stearic acid.
It is used to stabilize the mixing of water and oil ingredients. By preventing these ingredients from separating, it can help elongate shelf life. It can also help thicken the product's texture.
As an emollient, it helps soften skin and supports barrier-replenishing ingredients.
In cosmetics, Glyceryl Stearate is often made from vegetable oils or synthetically produced.
This ingredient may not be fungal-acne safe
Fun fact: The human body also creates Glyceryl Stearate naturally.
Learn more about Glyceryl StearateStearic Acid is a fatty acid. It is an emollient, emulsifier, and texture enhancer.
As an emollient, stearic acid helps soften skin. It aids the skin's protective barrier by preventing water loss. It also provides a gentle cleansing effect without stripping away natural oils.
Stearic acid may also be used to enhance the texture of products. It can add volume and stabilize ingredients such as water and oil. This can help water and oil ingredients from separating.
Sources of stearic acid include animal or vegetable fats/oils such as coconut or shea. It can be naturally found in butter, cocoa butter, shea butter, vegetable fats, and animal tallow.
This ingredient may not be Malassezia folliculitis, or fungal-acne safe.
Learn more about Stearic AcidDimethicone is a type of synthetic silicone created from natural materials such as quartz.
What it does:
Dimethicone comes in different viscosities:
Depending on the viscosity, dimethicone has different properties.
Ingredients lists don't always show which type is used, so we recommend reaching out to the brand if you have questions about the viscosity.
This ingredient is unlikely to cause irritation because it does not get absorbed into skin. However, people with silicone allergies should be careful about using this ingredient.
Note: Dimethicone may contribute to pilling. This is because it is not oil or water soluble, so pilling may occur when layered with products. When mixed with heavy oils in a formula, the outcome is also quite greasy.
Learn more about DimethiconeSodium 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 HyaluronatePolysorbate 20 is made by combining ethoxylation of sorbitan, ethylene oxide, and lauric acid. It is a mild cleansing agent, surfactant, and emulsifier.
As a surfactant, it helps collect dirt and oils for washing. Emulsifiers prevent oils and water from separating.
Polysorbate 20 also adds scent to a product. Since it is made using sorbitol, it has a sweet scent. Sorbitol can also be found in fruits such as apples and peaches.
The lauric acid used to create Polysorbate 20 is often derived from coconuts.
Polysorbate 20 may not be fungal acne safe.
Learn more about Polysorbate 20Ethylhexylglycerin (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.
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