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Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Niod Copper Amino Isolate Serum 2:1 (CAIS2) versus Biossance Squalane + Copper Peptide Rapid Plumping Serum .

Published on August 17, 2022

Overview

What they are

These products are both vegan, cruelty-free, and reef safe serums. They have a total of 6 ingredients in common

Cool Features

They both contain peptides

Suited For

They're both likely to be good for dry skin, brightening skin, sensitive skin and reducing pores

Free From

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

What's Inside

They both contain fragrances

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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.

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

BHA
Peptides (2)

Benefits

Hydrating
Reduces Irritation
Reduces Large Pores
Brightening

Concerns

Drying
Acne Trigger
Rosacea (2)

Benefits

Hydrating (2)
Redness Reducing
Reduces Irritation (2)
Reduces Large Pores
Anti-Aging (2)
Acne Fighting
Brightening
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Ingredients Compared

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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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Niod Copper Amino Isolate Serum 2:1 (CAIS2) contains this as ingredient number 1.

Biossance Squalane + Copper Peptide Rapid Plumping Serum contains this as ingredient number 1.

2
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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Niod Copper Amino Isolate Serum 2:1 (CAIS2) contains this as ingredient number 3.

Biossance Squalane + Copper Peptide Rapid Plumping Serum contains this as ingredient number 2.

3
What it does: Emulsion Stabilising
Community Rating: Disliked

This is a synthetic polymer. It helps improve the texture of products by adding thickness and gel-like feel.

It is also an emulsifer, meaning it prevents ingredients such as oil and water from separating. It also helps evenly disperse other ingredients.

Niod Copper Amino Isolate Serum 2:1 (CAIS2) contains this as ingredient number 5.

Biossance Squalane + Copper Peptide Rapid Plumping Serum contains this as ingredient number 6.

4
What it does: Emulsion Stabilising
Community Rating: Disliked

Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6 is a texture enhancer and pH adjuster.

It is be used to thicken water-based products and create a gel-texture with a velvet feel.

One manufacturer claims this ingredient to have a pH range of 2-8 and to be biodegradable.

Learn more about Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6

Niod Copper Amino Isolate Serum 2:1 (CAIS2) contains this as ingredient number 16.

Biossance Squalane + Copper Peptide Rapid Plumping Serum contains this as ingredient number 26.

5
What it does: Buffering, Masking
Community Rating: Disliked

Citric Acid is an AHA derived from citrus fruits (think oranges, lemons, and limes!).

If you spot Citric Acid near the end of an ingredient list, it's likely there as a pH adjuster rather than an active ingredient.

As an AHA, Citric Acid removes the top layer of skin cells from the newer layer of skin underneath. This helps skin to remove dark spots and look more even.

Read more about some other popular AHA's here:

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Niod Copper Amino Isolate Serum 2:1 (CAIS2) contains this as ingredient number 19.

Biossance Squalane + Copper Peptide Rapid Plumping Serum contains this as ingredient number 31.

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.

Niod Copper Amino Isolate Serum 2:1 (CAIS2) contains this as ingredient number 25.

Biossance Squalane + Copper Peptide Rapid Plumping Serum contains this as ingredient number 29.

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

31% are loved or liked
15% have mixed ratings
50% are disliked or very disliked
4% have no rating yet
63% are loved or liked
6% have mixed ratings
19% are disliked or very disliked
13% have no rating yet

Usage

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Reviews

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Niod Copper Amino Isolate Serum 2:1 (CAIS2) 26 ingredients

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Biossance Squalane + Copper Peptide Rapid Plumping Serum 32 ingredients

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