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Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Neulii Cicapepta Repair Serum versus Biologique Recherche ISO-Placenta Regenerating Serum for Face .

Published on July 20, 2023

Overview

What they are

These products are both cruelty-free, fungal acne (malassezia) safe, and reef safe serums. They have a total of 15 ingredients in common

Cool Features

They both contain hyaluronic acid and peptides

Suited For

They're both likely to be good for fighting acne, anti aging, sensitive skin and reducing pores

Free From

They both do not contain any common allergens, fragrances, oils, parabens, silicones or sulfates

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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.

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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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Benefits

Hydrating
Redness Reducing (3)
Reduces Irritation (4)
Reduces Large Pores
Anti-Aging
Acne Fighting

Benefits

Redness Reducing
Reduces Irritation
Reduces Large Pores
Anti-Aging
Acne Fighting

Concerns

Drying
May Worsen Oily Skin
Irritating
Rosacea
Eczema
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Ingredients Compared

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Ingredients Explained

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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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Neulii Cicapepta Repair Serum contains this as ingredient number 1.

Biologique Recherche ISO-Placenta Regenerating Serum for Face contains this as ingredient number 1.

2
What it does: Solvent
Community Rating: Liked

Propanediol helps absorb ingredients into your skin, boosting their benefits. It can act as an emollient, making your skin softer. Propanediol can help products last longer by boosting the properties of preservatives within the formulation.

Propanediol is not likely to cause sensitivity and considered safe to use.

It is derived from corn or petroleum with a clear color and no scent.

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Neulii Cicapepta Repair Serum contains this as ingredient number 2.

Biologique Recherche ISO-Placenta Regenerating Serum for Face contains this as ingredient number 2.

3
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.

Neulii Cicapepta Repair Serum contains this as ingredient number 4.

Biologique Recherche ISO-Placenta Regenerating Serum for Face contains this as ingredient number 18.

4
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.

Neulii Cicapepta Repair Serum contains this as ingredient number 6.

Biologique Recherche ISO-Placenta Regenerating Serum for Face contains this as ingredient number 19.

5
What it does: Emollient, Emulsifying, Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Disliked

Lecithin is a term for a group of substances found in plants, animals, and humans. They are made up of mixture of fatty acids. These fatty acids usually are a mixture of phosphoric acid's choline ester connected to stearic, oleic, and palmitic acids. Most lecithins are created from plant ingredients scuh as sunflower.

Lecithin is an emollient. Emollients help soften the skin and creates a barrier to keep moisture in.

As an emulsifier, it also helps prevent water and oil ingredients from separating. Lecithin can help ingredients be better absorbed by the skin. The phospholipids in Lecithin can produce liposomes. Liposomes help other ingredients get through the skin barrier.

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Neulii Cicapepta Repair Serum contains this as ingredient number 13.

Biologique Recherche ISO-Placenta Regenerating Serum for Face contains this as ingredient number 17.

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What it does: Skin Conditioning

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Neulii Cicapepta Repair Serum contains this as ingredient number 14.

Biologique Recherche ISO-Placenta Regenerating Serum for Face contains this as ingredient number 13.

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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:

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Neulii Cicapepta Repair Serum contains this as ingredient number 16.

Biologique Recherche ISO-Placenta Regenerating Serum for Face contains this as ingredient number 15.

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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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Neulii Cicapepta Repair Serum contains this as ingredient number 17.

Biologique Recherche ISO-Placenta Regenerating Serum for Face contains this as ingredient number 21.

9
What it does: Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Mixed

This ingredient is created by fermenting soybean extract with the bacteria, bacillus. It has antioxidant and skin conditioning properties.

Neulii Cicapepta Repair Serum contains this as ingredient number 18.

Biologique Recherche ISO-Placenta Regenerating Serum for Face contains this as ingredient number 8.

10
What it does: Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Loved

Oligopeptide-1 is a peptide.

Neulii Cicapepta Repair Serum contains this as ingredient number 19.

Biologique Recherche ISO-Placenta Regenerating Serum for Face contains this as ingredient number 10.

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What it does: Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Loved

Folic acid is a form of Vitamin B9. Our bodies use folic acid for creating new cells and for DNA repair.

Folic acid is an antioxidant, making it an effective skin repair ingredient.

In vivo studies show folic acid to increase UV-C induced DNA damage on human fibroblasts. This is because folic acid is effective at rejoining breaks in the fibroblast DNA. It is believed folic acid may play a role in reducing UV-B damage as well. While the mechanisms are unknown, it is believed folic acid plays a role in disrupting the DNA damage process.

Studies show using moisturizers rich in folic acid led to increased hydration of the skin. Hydrated skin is essential for collagen and elastin, or for keeping skin plump. One study found a reduction in wrinkles from using folic acid creams.

Foods rich in folic acid include leafy vegetables, beans, peanuts, fresh fruit, and eggs.

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Neulii Cicapepta Repair Serum contains this as ingredient number 20.

Biologique Recherche ISO-Placenta Regenerating Serum for Face contains this as ingredient number 14.

12
What it does: Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Loved

Hexapeptide-11 is a peptide.

Neulii Cicapepta Repair Serum contains this as ingredient number 21.

Biologique Recherche ISO-Placenta Regenerating Serum for Face contains this as ingredient number 9.

13
What it does: Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Loved

Oligopeptide-2 is a peptide.

Neulii Cicapepta Repair Serum contains this as ingredient number 22.

Biologique Recherche ISO-Placenta Regenerating Serum for Face contains this as ingredient number 11.

14
What it does: Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Loved

Oligopeptide-3 is a peptide.

Neulii Cicapepta Repair Serum contains this as ingredient number 23.

Biologique Recherche ISO-Placenta Regenerating Serum for Face contains this as ingredient number 12.

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What it does: Antimicrobial, Antioxidant, Astringent, Emollient, Humectant, Masking, Skin Conditioning, Skin Protecting, Tonic
Community Rating: Loved

Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract is derived from the leaves of the tea plant. Black tea, green tea, and oolong tea are all harvested from this plant.

Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract has many benefits. It contains polyphenols, a strong antioxidant. Antioxidants help fight off free-radical molecules that damage skin cells. The antioxidants in green tea neutralize free-radicals from the sun. This gives the skin some extra UV protection, but should not replace sunscreen.

Many components of tea have anti-inflammatory properties. Polyphenols and L-theanine help soothe the skin and reduce irritation. L-theanine is an amino acid that makes up most of the amino acids found in tea leaves. The caffeine in Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract helps calm inflamed blood vessels.

Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract also contains Vitamin Bs, linoleic acid, magnesium, calcium, iron, and zinc.

Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract also has antimicrobial properties.

Research has shown both drinking Camellia Sinensis Leaf Tea and applying it to the skin can help boost skin elasticity and hydration. Studies also show using tea extract may reduce sebum, or oil, production.

Learn more about Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract

Neulii Cicapepta Repair Serum contains this as ingredient number 25.

Biologique Recherche ISO-Placenta Regenerating Serum for Face contains this as ingredient number 6.

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

62% are loved or liked
12% have mixed ratings
15% are disliked or very disliked
12% have no rating yet
45% are loved or liked
18% have mixed ratings
23% are disliked or very disliked
14% have no rating yet

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