Perricone MD Essential FX Acyl-Glutathione Rejuvenating Moisturizer Versus StriVectin TL Advancedā¢ Tightening Neck Cream Light
Updated on September 12, 2023
Overview
What they are
These products are both cruelty-free and reef safe general moisturizers. They have a total of 10 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain Vitamin E
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin, reducing pores, scar healing and dark spots
Free From
They both do not contain any parabens or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain common allergens, fragrances, oils and silicones
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Ingredient Info
Perricone MD Essential FX Acyl-Glutathione Rejuvenating Moisturizer 36 ingredients
StriVectin TL Advancedā¢ Tightening Neck Cream Light 65 ingredients
What's inside
What's inside
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Perricone MD Essential FX Acyl-Glutathione Rejuvenating Moisturizer 36 ingredients
StriVectin TL Advancedā¢ Tightening Neck Cream Light 65 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningEthylhexyl Palmitate
Emollient
Glycerin
Humectant
Dimethicone
Emollient
Cetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Glyceryl Stearate
Emollient
Polysorbate 60
Emulsifying
Palmitoyl Glycine
Cleansing
S-Palmitoylglutathione
Antioxidant
Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate
Antioxidant
PEG-100 Stearate
Ribose
HumectantLactic Acid
Buffering
Linum Usitatissimum Seed Oil
Perfuming
Macadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil
Emollient
Phospholipids
Skin Conditioning
Polyglyceryl-10 Stearate
Skin Conditioning
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningSalvia Hispanica Seed Oil
Moisturising
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil
Emollient
Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract
AntimicrobialTetrasodium Glutamate Diacetate
Sodium Hydroxide
BufferingPolyacrylamide
Sodium Acrylates Copolymer
Polysilicone-11
Hydrogenated Polyisobutene
EmollientC13-14 Isoparaffin
Emollient
Laureth-7
EmulsifyingPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
Parfum
Masking
Citronellol
Perfuming
Hydroxycitronellal
Perfuming
Limonene
Perfuming
Linalool
Perfuming
Water, Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Glycerin, Dimethicone, Cetearyl Alcohol, Glyceryl Stearate, Polysorbate 60, Palmitoyl Glycine, S-Palmitoylglutathione, Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate, PEG-100 Stearate, Ribose, Lactic Acid, Linum Usitatissimum Seed Oil, Macadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil, Phospholipids, Polyglyceryl-10 Stearate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Salvia Hispanica Seed Oil, Tocopherol, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract, Tetrasodium Glutamate Diacetate, Sodium Hydroxide, Polyacrylamide, Sodium Acrylates Copolymer, Polysilicone-11, Hydrogenated Polyisobutene, C13-14 Isoparaffin, Laureth-7, Phenoxyethanol, Parfum, Citronellol, Hydroxycitronellal, Limonene, Linalool
Water
Skin ConditioningPropanediol
Solvent
Dimethicone
Emollient
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer
Emulsion StabilisingIsononyl Isononanoate
EmollientPolymethylsilsesquioxane
Glycine Soja Oil
Emollient
Betaine
Humectant
Glycerin
Humectant
Hydrolyzed Vegetable Protein
Skin ConditioningMyristyl Nicotinate
Skin Conditioning1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Acetyl Tetrapeptide-11
Skin Conditioning
Arctostaphylos Uva-Ursi Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningAcetyl Tetrapeptide-9
Skin Conditioning
Brassica Campestris Seed Oil
Skin Conditioning
Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract
Bleaching
Prunus Persica Gum
Oryza Sativa Extract
Absorbent
Polysilicone-11
Trehalose
Humectant
Thymus Vulgaris Flower/Leaf Extract
MaskingAlthaea Officinalis Root Extract
Skin Conditioning
Gleditsia Triacanthos Seed Extract
Oryza Sativa Bran Extract
Skin Conditioning
Hydroxyethylcellulose
Emulsion StabilisingAcetyl Dipeptide-1 Cetyl Ester
Skin Conditioning
Decyl Glucoside
CleansingDimethyl Isosorbide
SolventPolysorbate 20
Emulsifying
Cetearyl Olivate
Ethylhexyl Isononanoate
EmollientPullulan
Polyglyceryl-3 Diisostearate
Emulsifying
Sorbitan Olivate
Emulsifying
Polyisobutene
Oryza Sativa Germ Extract
EmollientCaprylhydroxamic Acid
Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate
Sorbitan Laurate
Emulsifying
Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Sorbitan Isostearate
Emulsifying
Lecithin
Emollient
Murraya Koenigii Stem Extract
Skin ConditioningPEG-7 Trimethylolpropane Coconut Ether
EmulsifyingPolysorbate 60
Emulsifying
Silica
Abrasive
Adenosine
Skin Conditioning
Hexanediol
SolventPlantago Lanceolata Leaf Extract
AntimicrobialCaprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Benzyl Alcohol
Perfuming
Hexylene Glycol
EmulsifyingHydrated Silica
Abrasive
Galactoarabinan
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningParfum
Masking
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
Citric Acid
Buffering
Limonene
Perfuming
CI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantWater, Propanediol, Dimethicone, Butylene Glycol, Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Isononyl Isononanoate, Polymethylsilsesquioxane, Glycine Soja Oil, Betaine, Glycerin, Hydrolyzed Vegetable Protein, Myristyl Nicotinate, 1,2-Hexanediol, Acetyl Tetrapeptide-11, Arctostaphylos Uva-Ursi Leaf Extract, Acetyl Tetrapeptide-9, Brassica Campestris Seed Oil, Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract, Prunus Persica Gum, Oryza Sativa Extract, Polysilicone-11, Trehalose, Thymus Vulgaris Flower/Leaf Extract, Althaea Officinalis Root Extract, Gleditsia Triacanthos Seed Extract, Oryza Sativa Bran Extract, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Acetyl Dipeptide-1 Cetyl Ester, Decyl Glucoside, Dimethyl Isosorbide, Polysorbate 20, Cetearyl Olivate, Ethylhexyl Isononanoate, Pullulan, Polyglyceryl-3 Diisostearate, Sorbitan Olivate, Polyisobutene, Oryza Sativa Germ Extract, Caprylhydroxamic Acid, Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate, Sorbitan Laurate, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Sorbitan Isostearate, Lecithin, Murraya Koenigii Stem Extract, PEG-7 Trimethylolpropane Coconut Ether, Polysorbate 60, Silica, Adenosine, Hexanediol, Plantago Lanceolata Leaf Extract, Caprylyl Glycol, Tocopherol, Benzyl Alcohol, Hexylene Glycol, Hydrated Silica, Galactoarabinan, Ethylhexylglycerin, Parfum, Xanthan Gum, Phenoxyethanol, Potassium Sorbate, Citric Acid, Limonene, CI 77891
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Dimethicone is a type of synthetic silicone created from natural materials such as quartz.
What it does:
Dimethicone comes in different viscosities:
Depending on the viscosity, dimethicone has different properties.
Ingredients lists don't always show which type is used, so we recommend reaching out to the brand if you have questions about the viscosity.
This ingredient is unlikely to cause irritation because it does not get absorbed into skin. However, people with silicone allergies should be careful about using this ingredient.
Note: Dimethicone may contribute to pilling. This is because it is not oil or water soluble, so pilling may occur when layered with products. When mixed with heavy oils in a formula, the outcome is also quite greasy.
Learn more about DimethiconeEthylhexylglycerin (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.
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.
Learn more about GlycerinLimonene is a fragrance that adds scent and taste to a formulation.
It's found in the peel oil of citrus fruits and other plants such as lavender and eucalyptus. The scent of limonene is generally described as "sweet citrus".
Limonene acts as an antioxidant, meaning it helps neutralize free radicals.
When exposed to air, oxidized limonene may sensitize the skin. Because of this, limonene is often avoided by people with sensitive skin.
The term 'fragrance' is not regulated in many countries. In many cases, it is up to the brand to define this term. For instance, many brands choose to label themselves as "fragrance-free" because they are not using synthetic fragrances. However, their products may still contain ingredients such as essential oils that are considered a fragrance.
Learn more about LimoneneParfum is a catch-all term for an ingredient or more that is used to give a scent to products.
Also called "fragrance", this ingredient can be a blend of hundreds of chemicals or plant oils. This means every product with "fragrance" or "parfum" in the ingredients list is a different mixture.
For instance, Habanolide is a proprietary trade name for a specific aroma chemical. When used as a fragrance ingredient in cosmetics, most aroma chemicals fall under the broad labeling category of āFRAGRANCEā or āPARFUMā according to EU and US regulations.
The term 'parfum' or 'fragrance' is not regulated in many countries. In many cases, it is up to the brand to define this term.
For instance, many brands choose to label themselves as "fragrance-free" because they are not using synthetic fragrances. However, their products may still contain ingredients such as essential oils that are considered a fragrance by INCI standards.
One example is Calendula flower extract. Calendula is an essential oil that still imparts a scent or 'fragrance'.
Depending on the blend, the ingredients in the mixture can cause allergies and sensitivities on the skin. Some ingredients that are known EU allergens include linalool and citronellol.
Parfum can also be used to mask or cover an unpleasant scent.
The bottom line is: not all fragrances/parfum/ingredients are created equally. If you are worried about fragrances, we recommend taking a closer look at an ingredient. And of course, we always recommend speaking with a professional.
Learn more about ParfumPhenoxyethanol is a preservative that has germicide, antimicrobial, and aromatic properties. Studies show that phenoxyethanol can prevent 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.
Polysilicone-11 is a type of silicone.
Polysorbate 60 is used to help stabilize products. It is a surfactant and emulsifier. These properties help keep ingredients together in a product. Surfactants help reduce surface tension between ingredients with different states, such as liquids and solids. Emulsifiers help prevent oils and waters from separating.
Polysorbate 60 is sorbitol-based and created from the ethoxylation of sorbitan. Ethoxylation is a chemical reaction used to add ethylene oxide. Sorbitan is a the dehydrated version of sorbitol, a sugar found in fruits.
In this case, the 60 comes from reacting 60 units of ethylene oxide with sorbitan.
Polysorbates are commonly used in medicine and foods.
Learn more about Polysorbate 60Tocopherol (also known as Vitamin E) is a common antioxidant used to help protect the skin from free-radicals and strengthen the skin barrier. It's also fat soluble - this means our skin is great at absorbing it.
Vitamin E also helps keep your natural skin lipids healthy. Your lipid skin barrier naturally consists of lipids, ceramides, and fatty acids. Vitamin E offers extra protection for your skinās lipid barrier, keeping your skin healthy and nourished.
Another benefit is a bit of UV protection. Vitamin E helps reduce the damage caused by UVB rays. (It should not replace your sunscreen). Combining it with Vitamin C can decrease sunburned cells and hyperpigmentation after UV exposure.
You might have noticed Vitamin E + C often paired together. This is because it is great at stabilizing Vitamin C. Using the two together helps increase the effectiveness of both ingredients.
There are often claims that Vitamin E can reduce/prevent scarring, but these claims haven't been confirmed by scientific research.
Learn more about TocopherolWater. 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!
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