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Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Niod Copper Amino Isolate Serum 3 1:1 (CAIS3) versus Neogen Sur.Medic+ Azulene Soothing Peptide Ampoule .

Published on April 18, 2022

Overview

Cool Features

They both contain hyaluronic acid and peptides

Suited For

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

Free From

They both do not contain any parabens or sulfates

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Serum Canadian Brand Canada
Ampoule South Korean Brand South Korea

Serum

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

Ampoule

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

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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Benefits

Hydrating
Brightening

Concerns

Irritating

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
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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.

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 3 1:1 (CAIS3) contains this as ingredient number 1.

Neogen Sur.Medic+ Azulene Soothing Peptide Ampoule 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 3 1:1 (CAIS3) contains this as ingredient number 2.

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

3
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.

Niod Copper Amino Isolate Serum 3 1:1 (CAIS3) contains this as ingredient number 19.

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

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

52% are loved or liked
14% have mixed ratings
19% are disliked or very disliked
14% have no rating yet
59% are loved or liked
9% have mixed ratings
18% are disliked or very disliked
14% have no rating yet

Usage

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Reviews

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Niod Copper Amino Isolate Serum 3 1:1 (CAIS3) 21 ingredients

4.0 /5
from 1 rating

Neogen Sur.Medic+ Azulene Soothing Peptide Ampoule 74 ingredients

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