Nutrire T.1 Day Nourishing Scalp Serum Versus Act+Acre 3% Stem Cell Peptide Treatment
Updated on January 27, 2025
Overview
What they are
These products are both vegan, cruelty-free, and reef safe scalp treatments. They have a total of 12 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain peptides
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin, sensitive skin, reducing pores and scar healing
Free From
They both do not contain any parabens, silicones or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain common allergens and fragrances
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Ingredient Info
Nutrire T.1 Day Nourishing Scalp Serum 41 ingredients
Act+Acre 3% Stem Cell Peptide Treatment 24 ingredients
What's inside (and what isn't)
What's inside (and what isn't)
At a glance
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Nutrire T.1 Day Nourishing Scalp Serum 41 ingredients
Act+Acre 3% Stem Cell Peptide Treatment 24 ingredients
Benefits
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Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Polyglyceryl-3 Cocoate
Emulsifying
Polyglyceryl-4 Caprate
EmulsifyingPolyglyceryl-6 Caprylate
EmulsifyingPolyglyceryl-6 Ricinoleate
Emulsifying
Polyquaternium-10
Cetrimonium Chloride
Antimicrobial
Polyquaternium-7
Hydroxyethylcellulose
Emulsion StabilisingMenthyl Ethylamido Oxalate
Skin ConditioningPanthenol
Skin Conditioning
Wheat Amino Acids
Skin ConditioningSoy Amino Acids
Skin ConditioningCaffeine
Skin Conditioning
Arginine Hcl
Skin ConditioningSerine
Masking
Threonine
Serenoa Serrulata Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningUrtica Dioica Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningSodium Benzoate
Masking
Sodium Hydroxide
BufferingCamellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
Antimicrobial
Pisum Sativum Sprout Extract
Skin ConditioningBenzyl Alcohol
Perfuming
Ganoderma Lucidum Extract
Skin ProtectingCitric Acid
Buffering
Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate
Antimicrobial
Dextran
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
Cucurbita Pepo Seed Extract
Skin ConditioningDisodium Phosphate
BufferingPolysorbate 60
Emulsifying
Linum Usitatissimum Seed Extract
Perfuming
Acetyl Tetrapeptide-3
Skin Protecting
Trifolium Pratense Flower Extract
Astringent
Oenothera Biennis Root Extract
Skin ConditioningSodium Phosphate
BufferingLactobacillus Ferment
Skin ConditioningWater, Glycerin, Butylene Glycol, Phenoxyethanol, Polyglyceryl-3 Cocoate, Polyglyceryl-4 Caprate, Polyglyceryl-6 Caprylate, Polyglyceryl-6 Ricinoleate, Polyquaternium-10, Cetrimonium Chloride, Polyquaternium-7, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Menthyl Ethylamido Oxalate, Panthenol, Wheat Amino Acids, Soy Amino Acids, Caffeine, Arginine Hcl, Serine, Threonine, Serenoa Serrulata Fruit Extract, Urtica Dioica Leaf Extract, Sodium Benzoate, Sodium Hydroxide, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Pisum Sativum Sprout Extract, Benzyl Alcohol, Ganoderma Lucidum Extract, Citric Acid, Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate, Dextran, Potassium Sorbate, Cucurbita Pepo Seed Extract, Disodium Phosphate, Polysorbate 60, Linum Usitatissimum Seed Extract, Acetyl Tetrapeptide-3, Trifolium Pratense Flower Extract, Oenothera Biennis Root Extract, Sodium Phosphate, Lactobacillus Ferment
Water
Skin ConditioningPropanediol
Solvent
Pentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningPolyglyceryl-6 Caprylate
EmulsifyingNiacinamide
Smoothing
Polyglyceryl-4 Caprate
EmulsifyingButylene Glycol
Humectant
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Hydrolyzed Eruca Sativa Leaf
Antioxidant
Hydrolyzed Walnut Extract
Antioxidant
Sodium Gluconate
Skin ConditioningMenthol
Masking
Caffeine
Skin Conditioning
Mentha Piperita Oil
Masking
Menthyl Lactate
MaskingCaprylhydroxamic Acid
Vitis Vinifera Fruit Meristem Cell Culture
Antioxidant
Citric Acid
Buffering
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
Panax Ginseng Root Extract
Emollient
Dextran
Acetyl Tetrapeptide-3
Skin Protecting
Trifolium Pratense Flower Extract
Astringent
Water, Propanediol, Pentylene Glycol, Polyglyceryl-6 Caprylate, Niacinamide, Polyglyceryl-4 Caprate, Butylene Glycol, Panthenol, Hydrolyzed Eruca Sativa Leaf, Hydrolyzed Walnut Extract, Sodium Gluconate, Menthol, Caffeine, Mentha Piperita Oil, Menthyl Lactate, Caprylhydroxamic Acid, Vitis Vinifera Fruit Meristem Cell Culture, Citric Acid, Sodium Benzoate, Potassium Sorbate, Panax Ginseng Root Extract, Dextran, Acetyl Tetrapeptide-3, Trifolium Pratense Flower Extract
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
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. If you see this, drink a glass of water. Stay hydrated!
Learn more about WaterButylene Glycol (or BG) is used within cosmetic products for a few different reasons:
Overall, Butylene Glycol is a safe and well-rounded ingredient that works well with other ingredients.
Though this ingredient works well with most skin types, some people with sensitive skin may experience a reaction such as allergic rashes, closed comedones, or itchiness.
Learn more about Butylene GlycolPolyglyceryl-4 Caprate comes from Capric Acid and Polyglycerin-4. It is an emulsifier.
Emulsifiers help stabilize a product. They do this by preventing ingredients from separating, such as oils and water which do not mix naturally.
Polyglyceryl-6 Caprylate comes from caprylic acid and Polyglycerin-6. It is an emulsifier, emollient, and cleansing agent.
Emulsifiers help stabilize a product. It does this by preventing certain ingredients from separating. Common ingredients include oils and water, which do not mix naturally. Emulsifiers have properties that help keep ingredients such as these together. There is emerging research that shows emulsifiers may also help in delivering ingredients into the skin.
As an emollient, polyglyceryl-6 caprylate helps soften skin.
Learn more about Polyglyceryl-6 CaprylatePanthenol is a common ingredient that helps hydrate and soothe the skin. It is found naturally in our skin and hair.
There are two forms of panthenol: D and L.
D-panthenol is also known as dexpanthenol. Most cosmetics use dexpanthenol or a mixture of D and L-panthenol.
Panthenol is famous due to its ability to go deeper into the skin's layers. Using this ingredient has numerous pros (and no cons):
Like hyaluronic acid, panthenol is a humectant. Humectants are able to bind and hold large amounts of water to keep skin hydrated.
This ingredient works well for wound healing. It works by increasing tissue in the wound and helps close open wounds.
Once oxidized, panthenol converts to pantothenic acid. Panthothenic acid is found in all living cells.
This ingredient is also referred to as pro-vitamin B5.
Learn more about PanthenolCaffeine is most associated with coffee, tea, and cacao. In skincare, it helps with calming inflammation and is rich in antioxidants.
While caffeine is used to treat cellulite and and dark circles, further studies are needed to prove this. It has been believed to help with these skin conditions due to its ability to dilate blood vessels and increase blood flow.
Some studies are looking into caffeine's ability to protect against UV rays.
Learn more about CaffeineSodium Benzoate is a preservative. It's used in both cosmetic and food products to inhibit the growth of mold and bacteria. It is typically produced synthetically.
Both the US FDA and EU Health Committee have approved the use of sodium benzoate. In the US, levels of 0.1% (of the total product) are allowed.
Sodium benzoate works as a preservative by inhibiting the growth of bacteria inside of cells. It prevents the cell from fermenting a type of sugar using an enzyme called phosphofructokinase.
It is the salt of benzoic acid. Foods containing sodium benzoate include soda, salad dressings, condiments, fruit juices, wines, and snack foods.
Studies for using ascorbic acid and sodium benzoate in cosmetics are lacking, especially in skincare routines with multiple steps.
We always recommend speaking with a professional, such as a dermatologist, if you have any concerns.
Learn more about Sodium BenzoateCitric Acid is an AHA derived from citrus fruits (think oranges, lemons, and limes!).
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 even out skin tone.
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.
Read more about some other popular AHA's here:
Learn more about Citric AcidDextran is a sugar (polysaccharide) with skin hydrating properties.
Fun fact: Louis Pasteur first discovered this ingredient as a microbial product in wine.
Potassium Sorbate is a preservative used to prevent yeast and mold in products. It is commonly found in both cosmetic and food products.
This ingredient comes from potassium salt derived from sorbic acid. Sorbic acid is a natural antibiotic and effective against fungus.
Both potassium sorbate and sorbic acid can be found in baked goods, cheeses, dried meats, dried fruit, ice cream, pickles, wine, yogurt, and more.
You'll often find this ingredient used with other preservatives.
Learn more about Potassium SorbateThis biometic peptide is designed to support hair growth.
According to a manufacturer, it stimulates hair growth by:
The manufacturer has found combining this ingredient with red clover extract (Capixyl) boosted benefits. Not only does it enforce the scalp's extracellular matrix, it also inhibits the enzyme that creates DHT, a hormone that leads to hair loss.
While this ingredient is promising, more research is still needed to confirm its full effectiveness.
Learn more about Acetyl Tetrapeptide-3This extract comes from the flower more commonly known as red clover.
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