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Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of NeoStrata Skin Active Triple Therapy Lifting Serum versus StriVectin Peptight Tightening & Brightening Face Serum .

Published on April 15, 2023

Overview

What they are

These products are both reef safe serums. They have a total of 6 ingredients in common

Suited For

They're both likely to be good for anti aging, dry skin and brightening skin

Free From

They both do not contain any parabens

What's Inside

They both contain fragrances and silicones

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Serum American Brand United States
Serum American Brand United States

Serum

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

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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Buy Skin Active Triple Therapy Lifting Serum

Starts at $20.99
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Starts at $99.00

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

PHA

Benefits

Hydrating
Skin Texture
Anti-Aging
Brightening

Concerns

May Worsen Oily Skin
Acne Trigger

Notable Ingredients

Vitamin E
Exfoliators
Ceramides
Hyaluronic Acid
Peptides (2)

Benefits

Hydrating (3)
Redness Reducing
Reduces Irritation
Anti-Aging (3)
Dark Spots
Scar Healing (2)
Brightening (2)

Concerns

May Worsen Oily Skin (2)
Acne Trigger
Irritating
Rosacea (3)
Eczema (4)
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Ingredients Compared

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

WaterC12-15 Alkyl BenzoateGlycerinDicaprylyl CarbonateMyristyl NicotinatePpg-3 Benzyl Ether MyristateButylene GlycolPeg-40 StearateBis-Stearyl DimethiconeDimethiconeEthylene/Acrylic Acid CopolymerLonicera Japonica Flower ExtractXanthium Sibiricum Fruit ExtractMalus Domestica Fruit Cell Culture ExtractTerminalia Ferdinandiana Fruit ExtractCyperus Rotundus Root ExtractOryza Sativa Bran ExtractRosmarinus Officinalis Leaf ExtractCyathea Cumingii Leaf ExtractLepidium Sativum Sprout Extract Alpinia Officinarum Root ExtractGlycyrrhiza Glabra Root ExtractNannochloropsis Oculata ExtractAcetyl Hexapeptide-1Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic AcidTetrapeptide-21Althaea Officinalis Root ExtractHelianthus Annuus ExtractCeramide NgBrassica Campestris Seed OilAdenosinePhospholipidsPolysorbate 80Polyimide-1Sorghum Bicolor Stalk JuicePentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl HydroxyhydrocinnamatePolyglyceryl-3 DiisostearateDisodium Acetyl Glucosamine PhosphateXylitolAcrylamide/Sodium Acryloyldimethyltaurate CopolymerHydrogenated LecithinPullulanAminomethyl Propanol1,2-HexanediolGlyceryl CaprylateSodium Polystyrene SulfonateAcrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate CrosspolymerSodium GluconateSorbitan OleateTocopherolTetrasodium EDTALecithinXanthan GumCinnamic AcidLevulinic AcidSodium LevulinateCaprylic AcidIsohexadecaneAmmonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp CopolymerParfumCaprylyl GlycolMaltodextrinPoloxamer 338SilicaMagnesium SulfatePhenoxyethanolBenzoic AcidSodium BenzoatePotassium SorbateCitric AcidBenzyl AlcoholLimoneneGeraniolCitralLinalool

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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NeoStrata Skin Active Triple Therapy Lifting Serum contains this as ingredient number 1.

StriVectin Peptight Tightening & Brightening Face Serum contains this as ingredient number 1.

2
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.

NeoStrata Skin Active Triple Therapy Lifting Serum contains this as ingredient number 4.

StriVectin Peptight Tightening & Brightening Face Serum contains this as ingredient number 44.

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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NeoStrata Skin Active Triple Therapy Lifting Serum contains this as ingredient number 6.

StriVectin Peptight Tightening & Brightening Face Serum contains this as ingredient number 3.

4
What it does: Emollient, Humectant, Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Liked

Caprylyl Glycol is a humectant and emollient, meaning it attracts and preserves moisture.

It is a common ingredient in many products, especially those designed to hydrate skin. The primary benefits are retaining moisture, skin softening, and promoting a healthy skin barrier.

Though Caprylyl Glycol is an alcohol derived from fatty acids, it is not the kind that can dry out skin.

This ingredient is also used as a preservative to extend the life of products. It has slight antimicrobial properties.

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NeoStrata Skin Active Triple Therapy Lifting Serum contains this as ingredient number 22.

StriVectin Peptight Tightening & Brightening Face Serum contains this as ingredient number 61.

5
What it does: Emulsifying, Emulsion Stabilising, Gel Forming, Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Disliked

Xanthan gum is used as a stabilizer and thickener within cosmetic products. It helps give products a sticky, thick feeling - preventing them from being too runny.

On the technical side of things, xanthan gum is a polysaccharide - a combination consisting of multiple sugar molecules bonded together.

Xanthan gum is a pretty common and great ingredient. It is a natural, non-toxic, non-irritating ingredient that is also commonly used in food products.

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NeoStrata Skin Active Triple Therapy Lifting Serum contains this as ingredient number 23.

StriVectin Peptight Tightening & Brightening Face Serum contains this as ingredient number 53.

6
What it does: Preservative
Community Rating: Very Disliked

Phenoxyethanol is a preservative that has germicide, antimicrobial, and aromatic properties. Studies show that phenoxyethanol can prevent germ and microbial growth. By itself, it has a scent that is similar to that of a rose.

It's often used in formulations along with Caprylyl Glycol to preserve the shelf life of products.

NeoStrata Skin Active Triple Therapy Lifting Serum contains this as ingredient number 28.

StriVectin Peptight Tightening & Brightening Face Serum contains this as ingredient number 66.

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

19% are loved or liked
10% have mixed ratings
42% are disliked or very disliked
29% have no rating yet
29% are loved or liked
9% have mixed ratings
32% are disliked or very disliked
29% have no rating yet

Usage

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