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Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Neogen Sur.Medic+ Azulene Soothing Peptide Ampoule versus Neogen Real Peptide Serum .

Last updated on July 30, 2023. Published on September 07, 2023

Overview

Cool Features

They both contain hyaluronic acid and peptides

Suited For

They're both likely to be good for fighting acne, anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin, oily skin, reducing pores, scar healing and dark spots

Free From

They both do not contain any parabens or sulfates

What's Inside

They both contain fragrances and oils

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Ampoule South Korean Brand South Korea
Serum South Korean Brand South Korea

Ampoule

Ampoules are created to target one area of concern. They are usually highly concentrated with active or beneficial ingredients.

Serum

Serums are highly concentrated with ingredients to provide skin with benefits. They should be used after cleansing and before moisturizing.

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 C
Exfoliators
Ceramides
Hyaluronic Acid
Peptides (10)

Benefits

Hydrating (3)
Good For Oily Skin
Redness Reducing (4)
Reduces Irritation (7)
Reduces Large Pores
Anti-Aging (4)
Dark Spots
Scar Healing (2)
Acne Fighting (3)
Brightening (2)

Concerns

Drying
May Worsen Oily Skin
Irritating
Rosacea
Eczema

Notable Ingredients

Niacinamide
Hyaluronic Acid
Peptides (13)

Benefits

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

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

Water • Dipropylene Glycol • Isopentyldiol • 1,2-Hexanediol • Polydecene • Adenosine • Guaiazulene • Copper Tripeptide-1 • Tripeptide-1 • Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1 • Tripeptide-2 • Hexapeptide-11 • Acetyl Hexapeptide-8 • Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7 • Palmitoyl Pentapeptide-4 • Hexapeptide-9 • Nonapeptide-1 • Ceramide NP • Betula Platyphylla Japonica Juice • Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract • Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract • Camellia Japonica Seed Extract • Artemisia Asiatica Extract • Camellia Japonica Flower Extract • Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract • Calendula Officinalis Extract • Chamomilla Recutita Extract • Propolis Extract • Phellinus Linteus Extract • Oenothera Biennis Oil • Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil • Cupressus Sempervirens Oil • Zinc Oxide • Beta-Glucan • Asiaticoside • Madecassic Acid • Asiatic Acid • Lavandula Angustifolia Flower Extract • Madecassoside • Camellia Sinensis Seed Oil • Camellia Japonica Leaf Extract • Butyrospermum Parkii Oil • Persea Gratissima Oil • Allantoin • Mentha Rotundifolia Leaf Extract • Calamine • Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Oil • Panthenol • Artemisia Capillaris Extract • Alcohol Denat. • Butylene Glycol • Octyldodeceth-16 • Carbomer • Tromethamine • Cellulose Gum • Phenyl Trimethicone • Ethylhexylglycerin • Acacia Senegal Gum • Sodium Hyaluronate • Agar • Mannitol • Zea Mays Starch • Lavandula Angustifolia Oil • Microcrystalline Cellulose • Disodium EDTA • Gardenia Florida Fruit Extract • Hydrogenated Lecithin • Maltodextrin • Glycerin • Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride • Lecithin • Polysorbate 20 • Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate • Hydrogen Dimethicone

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.

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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!

Learn more about Water

Neogen Sur.Medic+ Azulene Soothing Peptide Ampoule contains this as ingredient number 1.

Neogen Real Peptide Serum contains this as ingredient number 1.

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What it does: Masking, Solvent
Community Rating: Disliked

Dipropylene Glycol is a synthetically created stabilizer and solvent. It is a part of the glycol class in the alcohol family.

Dipropylene Glycol helps dissolve and evenly distribute ingredients. It also helps decrease viscosity and thin out texture.

As a masking agent, Dipropylene Glycol can be used to cover the smell of other ingredients. However, it does not have a scent.

Studies show Dipropylene Glycol is considered safe to use in skincare.

Learn more about Dipropylene Glycol

Neogen Sur.Medic+ Azulene Soothing Peptide Ampoule contains this as ingredient number 2.

Neogen Real Peptide Serum contains this as ingredient number 2.

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What it does: Skin Conditioning, Solvent
Community Rating: Mixed

1,2-Hexanediol is a multi-tasker ingredient. It acts as a preservative to increase shelf-life and can aid other preservatives in preventing microbe growth. 1,2-Hexanediol also helps the skin retain moisture as a humectant.

In products that are water-based, this ingredient can help stabilize perfumes and fragrances. It can also help make the texture of products softer and more smooth.

Neogen Sur.Medic+ Azulene Soothing Peptide Ampoule contains this as ingredient number 4.

Neogen Real Peptide Serum contains this as ingredient number 7.

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What it does: Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Loved

Adenosine is in every living organism. It is one of four components in nucleic acids that helps store our DNA.

Adenosine has many benefits when used. These benefits include hydrating the skin, smoothing skin, and reducing wrinkles. Once applied, adenosine increases collagen production. It also helps with improving firmness and tissue repair.

Studies have found adenosine may also help with wound healing.

In skincare products, Adenosine is usually derived from yeast.

Learn more about Adenosine

Neogen Sur.Medic+ Azulene Soothing Peptide Ampoule contains this as ingredient number 6.

Neogen Real Peptide Serum contains this as ingredient number 17.

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What it does: Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Loved

Copper Tripeptide-1 is a peptide naturally found in body fluids. Peptides are building blocks for protein.

Studies show this ingredient tells our body to create more collagen and elastin. Collagen is a protein that makes connective tissue. Elastin is the protein responsible for giving our skin elasticity. Our bodies start to slow down collagen and elastin production with age.

Boosting collagen and elastin production can help create a healthier skin barrier. Having a healthy skin barrier means having firm and hydrated skin. It's a win-win situation!

Studies show this ingredient can help with scar healing. This is because it breaks down damaged collagen, the main component of scar tissue. It may also help with reducing sunspots, acne scars, and uneven skin tone.

This ingredient is also an antioxidant. Antioxidants help the body fight off free-radicals. Free radicals are molecules that damage our cells, such as pollution and tobacco smoke.

More benefits: Copper Tripeptide-1 helps maintain tissues in blood vessels and promote natural hyaluronic acid in skin.

Read more about other common types of peptides here:

Learn more about Copper Tripeptide-1

Neogen Sur.Medic+ Azulene Soothing Peptide Ampoule contains this as ingredient number 8.

Neogen Real Peptide Serum contains this as ingredient number 34.

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What it does: Skin Conditioning, Skin Protecting
Community Rating: Loved

Tripeptide-1 is a peptide.

Neogen Sur.Medic+ Azulene Soothing Peptide Ampoule contains this as ingredient number 9.

Neogen Real Peptide Serum contains this as ingredient number 35.

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What it does: Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Liked

Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1 is a 3-amino acid peptide. Peptides are building blocks for protein.

Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1 is a signal peptide. This means it tells our skin to create collagen. Collagen is a protein that makes connective tissue. Boosting collagen production leads to a healthier skin barrier. Having a healthy skin barrier means having firm and hydrated skin.

Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1 can help reduce wrinkles and make the skin look more youthful.

Read more about other common types of peptides here:

Learn more about Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1

Neogen Sur.Medic+ Azulene Soothing Peptide Ampoule contains this as ingredient number 10.

Neogen Real Peptide Serum contains this as ingredient number 38.

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What it does: Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Loved

Tripeptide-2 is a peptide.

Neogen Sur.Medic+ Azulene Soothing Peptide Ampoule contains this as ingredient number 11.

Neogen Real Peptide Serum contains this as ingredient number 42.

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What it does: Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Loved

Hexapeptide-11 is a peptide.

Neogen Sur.Medic+ Azulene Soothing Peptide Ampoule contains this as ingredient number 12.

Neogen Real Peptide Serum contains this as ingredient number 44.

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

Acetyl Hexapeptide-8 is a peptide. A common name for this peptide is Argireline.

Argireline has a similar function to botox. It prevents muscle movement and contractions. By preventing muscles from moving, Argireline also prohibits the formation of fine lines and wrinkles. However, research is lacking in proving this ingredient to be as effective as botox.

Argireline tells our body to create more collagen. Collagen is a protein that makes connective tissue. Boosting collagen production leads to a healthier skin barrier. Having a healthy skin barrier means having firm and hydrated skin.

Read more about other common types of peptides here:

Learn more about Acetyl Hexapeptide-8

Neogen Sur.Medic+ Azulene Soothing Peptide Ampoule contains this as ingredient number 13.

Neogen Real Peptide Serum contains this as ingredient number 33.

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What it does: Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Loved

Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7 is a peptide. Peptides are building blocks for protein.

This ingredient consists of four amino acids and palmitic acid. These amino acids are arginine, proline, glutamine, and glycine.

This ingredient has many benefits. These benefits include boosting collagen production, fighting inflammation, and reversing UV damage.

By preventing our bodies from producing interleukins, Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7 helps fight inflammation. An interleukin is a chemical that signals to the body to produce an inflammatory response. Interleukin production is accelerated by UV radiation.

Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7 tells our body to create more collagen. Collagen is a protein that makes connective tissue. Boosting collagen production leads to a healthier skin barrier. Having a healthy skin barrier means having firm and hydrated skin.

Read more about other common types of peptides here:

Learn more about Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7

Neogen Sur.Medic+ Azulene Soothing Peptide Ampoule contains this as ingredient number 14.

Neogen Real Peptide Serum contains this as ingredient number 37.

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What it does: Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Loved

You might know this ingredients as Matrixyl. It is a peptide.

Peptides are building blocks for protein. Palmitoyl Pentapeptide-4 consists of five amino acids. These amino acids include: 2 lysines, 2 threonines, and serine

This ingredients tells our body to create more collagen. Collagen is a protein that makes connective tissue. Boosting collagen production leads to a healthier skin barrier. Having a healthy skin barrier means having firm and hydrated skin.

Thus, Matrixyl may help improve the look of wrinkles.

Read more about other common types of peptides here:

Learn more about Palmitoyl Pentapeptide-4

Neogen Sur.Medic+ Azulene Soothing Peptide Ampoule contains this as ingredient number 15.

Neogen Real Peptide Serum contains this as ingredient number 39.

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What it does: Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Loved

Hexapeptide-9 is a peptide.

Neogen Sur.Medic+ Azulene Soothing Peptide Ampoule contains this as ingredient number 16.

Neogen Real Peptide Serum contains this as ingredient number 41.

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What it does: Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Loved

Nonapeptide-1 is created from amino acids including arginine and lysine.

Nonapeptide-1 has antioxidant and antimicrobial properties.

Emerging studies show Nonapeptide-1 to help with reducing pigmentation and brightening the skin. It has shown to prevent the activation of tyrosinase, an enzyme in the skin that begins the process of melanin creation. Melanin is responsible for giving skin a tan or dark spots.

Learn more about Nonapeptide-1

Neogen Sur.Medic+ Azulene Soothing Peptide Ampoule contains this as ingredient number 17.

Neogen Real Peptide Serum contains this as ingredient number 43.

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What it does: Emollient, Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Mixed

This ingredient is the fixed oil extracted from seeds of the desert shrub Jojoba. It is more commonly known as jojoba oil. The seed oil is liquid wax ester from the plant. It is non-comedogenic.

Jojoba oil does not contain fragrance and has many fatty-acids, making it a great soothing ingredient. Jojoba contains Vitamin E, a great moisturizing ingredient. Vitamin E is also an antioxidant. Antioxidants help protect your skin against free-radical damage. This may help in anti-aging.

Jojoba seed oil is a humectant, meaning it helps draw moisture from the air. This helps keep your skin hydrated.

While jojoba has antibacterial properties, it is only able to kill some bacteria. It has also been shown to help in wound healing. Indigenous cultures have used jojoba as a moisturizer and to help treat burns.

It is found to be similar to natural human skin sebum, so it has a great effect on dry skin. Jojoba oil may even help with regulating sebum production.

Although jojoba oil is non-comedogenic, we recommend speaking with a professional about using this ingredient if you have any concerns.

Jojoba oil may not be fungal acne safe. We recommend speaking with a professional if you have any concerns.

Jojoba is native to the southwestern US.

Learn more about Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil

Neogen Sur.Medic+ Azulene Soothing Peptide Ampoule contains this as ingredient number 31.

Neogen Real Peptide Serum contains this as ingredient number 29.

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What it does: Humectant, Masking, Skin Conditioning, Solvent
Community Rating: Mixed

Butylene 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.

Overall, Butylene Glycol is a safe and well-rounded ingredient. It is unlikely to irritate skin, and works well with pretty much all other ingredients.

Neogen Sur.Medic+ Azulene Soothing Peptide Ampoule contains this as ingredient number 51.

Neogen Real Peptide Serum contains this as ingredient number 11.

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What it does: Buffering, Masking
Community Rating: Liked

Tromethamine is an aliphatic compound. An aliphatic compound is an organic compound with open-chained carbon atoms. It is synthetically created. Tromethamine is used to balance pH and improve texture.

As an emulsifier, Tromethamine prevents oil and water ingredients from separating. This helps stabilize the product and elongate a product's shelf life. Tromethamine also makes a product thicker.

Tromethamine helps balance the pH level of a product. Normal pH level of skin is slightly acidic (~4.75-5.5). The acidity of our skin is maintained by our glands and skin biome. Being slightly acidic allows our skin to create an "acid mantle". This acid mantle is a thin barrier that protects our skin from bacteria and contaminants.

Oral Tromethanmine is an anti-inflammatory drug but plays the role of masking, adding fragrance, and/or balancing pH in skincare.

1,3-Propanediol, 2-amino-2-(hydroxymethyl)-

Learn more about Tromethamine

Neogen Sur.Medic+ Azulene Soothing Peptide Ampoule contains this as ingredient number 54.

Neogen Real Peptide Serum contains this as ingredient number 12.

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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.

Neogen Sur.Medic+ Azulene Soothing Peptide Ampoule contains this as ingredient number 57.

Neogen Real Peptide Serum contains this as ingredient number 16.

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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

Neogen Sur.Medic+ Azulene Soothing Peptide Ampoule contains this as ingredient number 59.

Neogen Real Peptide Serum contains this as ingredient number 19.

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What it does: Masking
Community Rating: Liked

Agar is the vegan substitute for animal-gelatin. It helps thicken and improve the texture of cosmetics.

Agar is an antioxidant. Antioxidants help fight free-radicals. Free-radicals are molecules that may damage your skin cells.

Agar is created from cell-walls of red algae.

Learn more about Agar

Neogen Sur.Medic+ Azulene Soothing Peptide Ampoule contains this as ingredient number 60.

Neogen Real Peptide Serum contains this as ingredient number 20.

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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.

Learn more about Glycerin

Neogen Sur.Medic+ Azulene Soothing Peptide Ampoule contains this as ingredient number 69.

Neogen Real Peptide Serum contains this as ingredient number 4.

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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.

Learn more about Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride

Neogen Sur.Medic+ Azulene Soothing Peptide Ampoule contains this as ingredient number 70.

Neogen Real Peptide Serum contains this as ingredient number 6.

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11% have mixed ratings
18% are disliked or very disliked
9% have no rating yet
57% are loved or liked
16% have mixed ratings
7% are disliked or very disliked
20% have no rating yet

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