MediCube Age-R Glutathione Glow Serum Versus MEDI-PEEL Bio-Intense Glutathione White Ampoule
Updated on August 29, 2024
Overview
What they are
These products are both cruelty-free and reef safe . They have a total of 12 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain hyaluronic acid, niacinamide 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 and dark spots
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, parabens, silicones or sulfates
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Ingredient Info
MediCube Age-R Glutathione Glow Serum 43 ingredients
MEDI-PEEL Bio-Intense Glutathione White Ampoule 53 ingredients
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MediCube Age-R Glutathione Glow Serum 43 ingredients
MEDI-PEEL Bio-Intense Glutathione White Ampoule 53 ingredients
Key Ingredients
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Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
PEG-8
HumectantNiacinamide
Smoothing
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Methylpropanediol
Solvent1,2-Hexanediol
Skin ConditioningBetaine
Humectant
Glycereth-26
HumectantBis-PEG-18 Methyl Ether Dimethyl Silane
EmollientPolyglyceryl-10 Laurate
Skin Conditioning
Bifida Ferment Lysate
Skin Conditioning
Methyl Gluceth-20
HumectantPanthenol
Skin Conditioning
Squalane
Emollient
Glucosylrutin
Antioxidant
Hydrogenated Lecithin
EmulsifyingCarbomer
Emulsion StabilisingCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride
MaskingTromethamine
BufferingXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingPropanediol
SolventAroma
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningGlutathione
Adenosine
Skin Conditioning
Ceramide NP
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Phytate
Benzyl Glycol
SolventHydrolyzed Glycosaminoglycans
HumectantSodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Dextrin
AbsorbentTheobroma Cacao Extract
Skin ConditioningBeta-Glucan
Skin Conditioning
Cyanocobalamin
Skin ConditioningSodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer
Humectant
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Hydroxypropyltrimonium Hyaluronate
Soluble Collagen
Humectant
Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate
Humectant
Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate
CleansingWater, Glycerin, PEG-8, Niacinamide, Butylene Glycol, Methylpropanediol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Betaine, Glycereth-26, Bis-PEG-18 Methyl Ether Dimethyl Silane, Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate, Bifida Ferment Lysate, Methyl Gluceth-20, Panthenol, Squalane, Glucosylrutin, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Carbomer, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Tromethamine, Xanthan Gum, Propanediol, Aroma, Ethylhexylglycerin, Glutathione, Adenosine, Ceramide NP, Sodium Phytate, Benzyl Glycol, Hydrolyzed Glycosaminoglycans, Sodium Hyaluronate, Dextrin, Theobroma Cacao Extract, Beta-Glucan, Cyanocobalamin, Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer, Tocopherol, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Hydroxypropyltrimonium Hyaluronate, Soluble Collagen, Hyaluronic Acid, Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate, Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate
Water
Skin ConditioningNiacinamide
Smoothing
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil
Emollient
Glutathione
Cetearyl Olivate
Polyacrylamide
Sorbitan Olivate
Emulsifying
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin ConditioningC13-14 Isoparaffin
Emollient
Pulsatilla Koreana Extract
Skin ConditioningUsnea Barbata Extract
Zanthoxylum Piperitum Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningCarbomer
Emulsion StabilisingSodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Triethanolamine
BufferingParfum
Masking
Glycerin
Humectant
Laureth-7
EmulsifyingButylene Glycol
Humectant
Limonene
Perfuming
Hexyl Cinnamal
Perfuming
Linalool
Perfuming
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningAchillea Millefolium Extract
CleansingMalva Sylvestris Extract
AstringentMelissa Officinalis Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningMentha Piperita Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningPrimula Veris Extract
Skin ConditioningVeronica Officinalis Extract
Skin ConditioningHydrogenated Lecithin
EmulsifyingGeraniol
Perfuming
Hamamelis Virginiana Leaf Extract
Skin Conditioning
Morus Alba Bark Extract
Skin ConditioningPhyllanthus Emblica Fruit Extract
HumectantTrichosanthes Kirilowii Root Extract
Skin ProtectingPolyglyceryl-10 Stearate
Skin Conditioning
Benzyl Benzoate
Antimicrobial
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate
Antioxidant
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Glyceryl Arachidonate
Emollient
Glyceryl Linolenate
Emollient
Acetyl Hexapeptide-8
Humectant
Biotin
AntiseborrhoeicFolic Acid
Skin ConditioningPyridoxine
Skin ConditioningRetinyl Palmitate
Skin Conditioning
Thiamine Hcl
MaskingCopper Tripeptide-1
Skin Conditioning
Oligopeptide-29
Antioxidant
Cyanocobalamin
Skin ConditioningOligopeptide-32
Antiseborrhoeic
Palmitoyl Pentapeptide-4
Skin Conditioning
Water, Niacinamide, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Glutathione, Cetearyl Olivate, Polyacrylamide, Sorbitan Olivate, 1,2-Hexanediol, C13-14 Isoparaffin, Pulsatilla Koreana Extract, Usnea Barbata Extract, Zanthoxylum Piperitum Fruit Extract, Carbomer, Sodium Hyaluronate, Triethanolamine, Parfum, Glycerin, Laureth-7, Butylene Glycol, Limonene, Hexyl Cinnamal, Linalool, Ethylhexylglycerin, Achillea Millefolium Extract, Malva Sylvestris Extract, Melissa Officinalis Leaf Extract, Mentha Piperita Leaf Extract, Primula Veris Extract, Veronica Officinalis Extract, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Geraniol, Hamamelis Virginiana Leaf Extract, Morus Alba Bark Extract, Phyllanthus Emblica Fruit Extract, Trichosanthes Kirilowii Root Extract, Polyglyceryl-10 Stearate, Benzyl Benzoate, Panthenol, Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate, Tocopheryl Acetate, Glyceryl Arachidonate, Glyceryl Linolenate, Acetyl Hexapeptide-8, Biotin, Folic Acid, Pyridoxine, Retinyl Palmitate, Thiamine Hcl, Copper Tripeptide-1, Oligopeptide-29, Cyanocobalamin, Oligopeptide-32, Palmitoyl Pentapeptide-4
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 WaterGlycerin 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 GlycerinNiacinamide has emerged as an all-star ingredient due to its many benefits.
It is known to treat acne by reducing inflammation. It also helps fade dark-spots and strengthen the skin by promoting the growth of the ceramide barrier.
Other benefits include smoothing wrinkles and minimizing redness.
The cherry on top? Niacinamide can also help build keratin, a protein that keeps skin firm.
When incorporating niacinamide into your routine, look out for concentration amounts. Typically, 5% niacinamide provides benefits such as fading dark spots. However, if you have sensitive skin, it is better to begin with a smaller concentration.
Niacinamide can be mixed with other ingredients to boost benefits. For instance, it has shown to be effective when used with copper, folic acid, and zinc to treat acne.
Learn more about NiacinamideButylene 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.
1,2-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
Panthenol is a common ingredient that helps hydrate and soothe the skin. It is found naturally in our skin and hair.
There are two forms of panthenol: D and L.
D-panthenol is also known as dexpanthenol. Most cosmetics use dexpanthenol or a mixture of D and L-panthenol.
Panthenol is famous due to its ability to go deeper into the skin's layers. Using this ingredient has numerous pros (and no cons):
Like hyaluronic acid, panthenol is a humectant. Humectants are able to bind and hold large amounts of water to keep skin hydrated.
This ingredient works well for wound healing. It works by increasing tissue in the wound and helps close open wounds.
Once oxidized, panthenol converts to pantothenic acid. Panthothenic acid is found in all living cells.
This ingredient is also referred to as pro-vitamin B5.
Learn more about PanthenolHydrogenated Lecithin is created from the hydrogenation of lecithin (a group of phospholipids). Hydrogenation is a chemical reaction between hydrogen and another element.
This ingredient is an emollient and emulsifier. As an emollient, it helps soften skin by trapping moisture within. As an emulsifier, it prevents oil and water ingredients from separating.
Carbomer 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.
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.
Glutathione is an antioxidant naturally found in our bodies. It is made up of three amino acids: glycine, cysteine, and glutamic acid.
As an antioxidant, it prevents oxidative damage to parts of our cell.
While glutathione is said to help with fading dark spots, the results from research are inconclusive. Further studies are needed. With that said, gluthatione has been shown to protect our skin from UV-B induced damage.
This ingredient is naturally occurring in plants, animals, fungi, and some bacteria.
Learn more about GlutathioneSodium 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 HyaluronateCyanocobalamin is the manufactured version of vitamin B12. It has skin soothing, antioxidant, and barrier protecting properties. Topical cyanocobalamin is used to treat skin irritation and atopic dermatitis.
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MediCube Age-R Glutathione Glow Serum 43 ingredients
MEDI-PEEL Bio-Intense Glutathione White Ampoule 53 ingredients
