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Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of MEDI-PEEL Peptide 9 Volume And Tension Tox Cream versus Derma E Ultra Lift Firming DMAE Moisturizer .

Last updated on December 28, 2023. Published on February 19, 2024

Overview

What they are

These products are both 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 silicones

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General Moisturizer South Korean Brand South Korea
General Moisturizer American Brand United States

General Moisturizer

All-purpose moisturizers hydrate the top layer of skin cells.

General Moisturizer

All-purpose moisturizers hydrate the top layer of skin cells.

Price

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Ingredient Info

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alcohol-free
silicon-free
fragrance-free
sulfate-free
paraben-free
oil-free
fungal-acne safe
reef-safe
eu-allergen-free
vegan
cruelty-free
alcohol-free
silicon-free
fragrance-free
sulfate-free
paraben-free
oil-free
fungal-acne safe
reef-safe
eu-allergen-free
vegan
cruelty-free

At a glance

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Notable Ingredients

Vitamin E
Exfoliators
Niacinamide
Hyaluronic Acid (5)
Peptides (8)

Benefits

Hydrating (4)
Good For Oily Skin
Redness Reducing (6)
Reduces Irritation (5)
Skin Texture
Reduces Large Pores (2)
Anti-Aging (5)
Dark Spots (3)
Scar Healing (4)
Acne Fighting (2)
Brightening (4)

Concerns

May Worsen Oily Skin (2)
Acne Trigger (2)
Irritating (2)
Rosacea
Eczema

Notable Ingredients

Retinoid
Vitamin C
Vitamin E
Ceramides
Hyaluronic Acid

Benefits

Hydrating (3)
Good For Oily Skin
Redness Reducing (3)
Reduces Irritation (3)
Skin Texture (2)
Reduces Large Pores
Anti-Aging (4)
Dark Spots (2)
Scar Healing (2)
Acne Fighting
Brightening (4)

Concerns

Drying
May Worsen Oily Skin
Irritating
Eczema
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Ingredients Compared

Ingredients that are highlighted in purple are present in both products.

WaterButylene GlycolCaprylic/Capric TriglycerideCetyl EthylhexanoateGlycerinCetearyl AlcoholGlyceryl StearateNiacinamideStearic AcidDimethicone1,2-HexanediolSorbitan StearateSorbitan SesquioleateMicrocrystalline WaxIsopentyldiolBetaineSodium HyaluronateHydroxypropyltrimonium HyaluronateSodium Acetylated HyaluronateHydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid Hyaluronic AcidSodium Hyaluronate CrosspolymerHydrolyzed Sodium HyaluronatePotassium HyaluronateLeontopodium Alpinum Callus Culture ExtractCorallina Officinalis ExtractCentella Asiatica ExtractCamellia Sinensis Leaf ExtractPolygonum Cuspidatum Root ExtractScutellaria Baicalensis Root ExtractChamomilla Recutita Flower ExtractGlycyrrhiza Glabra Root ExtractRosmarinus Officinalis Flower ExtractAloe Barbadensis Leaf ExtractMelia Azadirachta Flower ExtractMelia Azadirachta Leaf ExtractOcimum Sanctum Leaf ExtractCoccinia Indica Fruit ExtractRoyal Jelly ExtractCladosiphon Okamuranus ExtractGinkgo Biloba Leaf ExtractChondrus Crispus ExtractAnemarrhena Asphodeloides Root ExtractCollagen ExtractSoluble CollagenCollagen Amino AcidsHydrolyzed CollagenCollagenHydrolyzed ElastinAstaxanthinTocopherolFructanHydrogenated PolyisobuteneDipotassium GlycyrrhizateAdenosineArginineGlycineSerineGlutamic AcidAspartic AcidLeucineThreonineProlineIsoleucineHistidineMethionineCysteineCopper Tripeptide-1Tripeptide-1Acetyl Hexapeptide-8Nonapeptide-1Palmitoyl Pentapeptide-4Hexapeptide-9Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1CarbomerHydrogenated LecithinPolysorbate 20Peg-100 StearateGoldDiamond PowderEthylhexylglycerinPentylene GlycolHydroxyacetophenoneCaprylyl GlycolDisodium EDTAParfum

Ingredients Side-by-side

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Ingredients Explained

These ingredients are found in both products.

Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.

1
What it does: Skin Conditioning, Solvent
Community Rating: Loved

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. Talk about multi-purpose! If you see this, drink a glass of water. Stay hydrated!

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MEDI-PEEL Peptide 9 Volume And Tension Tox Cream contains this as ingredient number 1.

Derma E Ultra Lift Firming DMAE Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 1.

2
What it does: Masking, Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Mixed

Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride is an emollient, solvent, and texture enhancer. It is considered a skin-softener by helping the skin prevent moisture loss.

Within a product, Caprylic Triglyceride can thicken the product and make spreadability easier by dissolving clumping compounds. An added benefit of Caprylic Triglyceride is its antioxidant properties.

Caprylic Triglyceride is made by combining glycerin with coconut oil, forming a clear liquid. Caprylic Triglyceride has not been found to be toxic for human use in concentrations under 50%.

While there is an assumption Caprylic Triglyceride can clog pores due to it being derived from coconut oil, there is no research supporting this.

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MEDI-PEEL Peptide 9 Volume And Tension Tox Cream contains this as ingredient number 3.

Derma E Ultra Lift Firming DMAE Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 3.

3
What it does: Humectant, Skin Conditioning, Skin Protecting, Solvent
Community Rating: Loved

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.

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MEDI-PEEL Peptide 9 Volume And Tension Tox Cream contains this as ingredient number 5.

Derma E Ultra Lift Firming DMAE Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 2.

4
What it does: Emollient, Emulsifying
Community Rating: Disliked

Glyceryl Stearate is a mix of glycerin and stearic acid.

Glyceryl Stearate 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. The human body also creates Glyceryl Stearate naturally.

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MEDI-PEEL Peptide 9 Volume And Tension Tox Cream contains this as ingredient number 7.

Derma E Ultra Lift Firming DMAE Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 8.

5
What it does: Cleansing, Emulsifying, Emulsion Stabilising, Masking
Community Rating: Very Disliked

Stearic 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.

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MEDI-PEEL Peptide 9 Volume And Tension Tox Cream contains this as ingredient number 9.

Derma E Ultra Lift Firming DMAE Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 6.

6
What it does: Emollient, Skin Conditioning, Skin Protecting
Community Rating: Very Disliked

Dimethicone is a silicone used for making products smooth and silky. It also has the added benefit of sealing in hydration. The amount of dimethicone found in beauty products is considered safe and non-comedogenic, meaning it won't clog pores.

Dimethicone has been found increase absorption in skin, boosting the benefits of other ingredients. While there is concern for the safety of dimethicone, the levels used in skincare are safe for use.

MEDI-PEEL Peptide 9 Volume And Tension Tox Cream contains this as ingredient number 10.

Derma E Ultra Lift Firming DMAE Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 26.

7
What it does: Humectant, Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Loved

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 Hyaluronate

MEDI-PEEL Peptide 9 Volume And Tension Tox Cream contains this as ingredient number 17.

Derma E Ultra Lift Firming DMAE Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 18.

8
What it does: Emulsifying
Community Rating: Very Disliked

Polysorbate 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 20

MEDI-PEEL Peptide 9 Volume And Tension Tox Cream contains this as ingredient number 81.

Derma E Ultra Lift Firming DMAE Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 9.

9
What it does: Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Mixed

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.

MEDI-PEEL Peptide 9 Volume And Tension Tox Cream contains this as ingredient number 85.

Derma E Ultra Lift Firming DMAE Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 29.

Here's what our community thinks of the ingredients in these two products.

68% are loved or liked
10% have mixed ratings
15% are disliked or very disliked
7% have no rating yet
50% are loved or liked
17% have mixed ratings
33% are disliked or very disliked
0% have no rating yet

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