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Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Peter Thomas Roth Peptide 21 Wrinkle Resist Serum versus Biologique Recherche Serum Matriciel Visage .

Published on June 22, 2023

Overview

What they are

These products are both reef safe serums. They have a total of 13 ingredients in common

Cool Features

They both contain exfoliants, hyaluronic acid and peptides

Suited For

They're both likely to be good for fighting acne, dry skin, brightening skin, oily skin, reducing pores and scar healing

Free From

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

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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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Notable Ingredients

Retinoid
Vitamin C
Vitamin E
Exfoliators
Hyaluronic Acid

Benefits

Hydrating (2)
Good For Oily Skin
Redness Reducing
Skin Texture (2)
Reduces Large Pores
Anti-Aging (2)
Dark Spots (2)
Scar Healing (2)
Acne Fighting
Brightening (3)

Concerns

Drying
May Worsen Oily Skin
Acne Trigger
Irritating
Rosacea
Eczema

Notable Ingredients

BHA
Exfoliators
Hyaluronic Acid
Peptides (3)

Benefits

Hydrating
Good For Oily Skin
Reduces Large Pores
Scar Healing
Acne Fighting
Brightening (2)

Concerns

Drying
Irritating
Rosacea
Eczema
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Ingredients Compared

Ingredients that are highlighted in purple are present in both products.

Water • Glycerin • Rosa Centifolia Flower Water • Isopropyl Myristate • Squalane • Mannitol • Butylene Glycol • Natto Gum • Tripeptide-10 Citrulline • Acetyl Octapeptide-3 • Palmitoyl Hexapeptide-12 • Acetyl Tetrapeptide-11 • Acetyl Hexapeptide-8 • Acetyl Hexapeptide-1 • Palmitoyl Oligopeptide • Acetyl Tetrapeptide-9 • Acetyl Tetrapeptide-2 • Tripeptide-1 • Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7 • Hexapeptide-11 • Dipeptide Diaminobutyroyl Benzylamide Diacetate • Palmitoyl Tripeptide-5 • Trifluoroacetyl Tripeptide-2 • Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1 • Sodium Polyglutamate • Sodium Hyaluronate • Tocopheryl Acetate • Retinyl Palmitate • Ascorbic Acid • Hydrolyzed Soy Protein • Hydrolyzed Wheat Protein • Lecithin • Pseudoalteromonas Ferment Extract • Acrylates Copolymer • Magnesium Chloride • Polysorbate 20 • Dimethyl Isosorbide • Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer • Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate • Peg-8 Dimethicone • Disodium Phosphate • Carbomer • Dextran • Sodium Lactate • Tetradecyl Aminobutyroylvalylaminobutyric Urea Trifluoroacetate • Xanthan Gum • Triethanolamine • Sodium Phosphate • Octyldodecanol • Silica • Sodium Propoxyhydroxypropyl Thiosulfate Silica • Sodium Hydroxide • Caprylyl Glycol • Potassium Sorbate • Sodium Benzoate • Phenoxyethanol

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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Peter Thomas Roth Peptide 21 Wrinkle Resist Serum contains this as ingredient number 1.

Biologique Recherche Serum Matriciel Visage contains this as ingredient number 1.

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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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Peter Thomas Roth Peptide 21 Wrinkle Resist Serum contains this as ingredient number 2.

Biologique Recherche Serum Matriciel Visage contains this as ingredient number 2.

3
What it does: Humectant, Masking, Moisturising, Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Liked

Mannitol is a sugar alcohol. It is a humectant and moisturizes the skin. In vitro (not tested on a living organism), mannitol displays antioxidant properties.

When found in aqueous solutions, mannitol tends to become acidic. This is because it loses a hydrogen ion. This is why mannitol can often be found with pH adjusting ingredients, such as sodium bicarbonate.

Fun fact: Mannitol can be found in foods as a sweetener. It can be naturally found in mushrooms, algae, fruits, and veggies.

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Peter Thomas Roth Peptide 21 Wrinkle Resist Serum contains this as ingredient number 6.

Biologique Recherche Serum Matriciel Visage contains this as ingredient number 6.

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.

Peter Thomas Roth Peptide 21 Wrinkle Resist Serum contains this as ingredient number 7.

Biologique Recherche Serum Matriciel Visage contains this as ingredient number 3.

5
What it does: Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Loved

Acetyl Tetrapeptide-11 is a peptide.

Peter Thomas Roth Peptide 21 Wrinkle Resist Serum contains this as ingredient number 12.

Biologique Recherche Serum Matriciel Visage contains this as ingredient number 27.

6
What it does: Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Loved

Acetyl Tetrapeptide-2 is a peptide.

Peter Thomas Roth Peptide 21 Wrinkle Resist Serum contains this as ingredient number 17.

Biologique Recherche Serum Matriciel Visage contains this as ingredient number 28.

7
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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Peter Thomas Roth Peptide 21 Wrinkle Resist Serum contains this as ingredient number 26.

Biologique Recherche Serum Matriciel Visage contains this as ingredient number 16.

8
What it does: Humectant
Community Rating: Disliked

We don't have a description for Pseudoalteromonas Ferment Extract.

Peter Thomas Roth Peptide 21 Wrinkle Resist Serum contains this as ingredient number 33.

Biologique Recherche Serum Matriciel Visage contains this as ingredient number 7.

9
What it does: Buffering
Community Rating: Mixed

Sodium Hydroxide is also known as lye or caustic soda. It is used to adjust the pH of products; many ingredients require a specific pH to be effective.

In small amounts, sodium hydroxide is considered safe to use. However, large amounts may cause chemical burns due to its high alkaline.

Your skin has a natural pH and acid mantle. This acid mantle helps prevent harmful bacteria from breaking through. The acid mantle also helps keep your skin hydrated.

"Alkaline" refers to a high pH level. A low pH level would be considered acidic.

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Peter Thomas Roth Peptide 21 Wrinkle Resist Serum contains this as ingredient number 52.

Biologique Recherche Serum Matriciel Visage contains this as ingredient number 26.

10
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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Peter Thomas Roth Peptide 21 Wrinkle Resist Serum contains this as ingredient number 53.

Biologique Recherche Serum Matriciel Visage contains this as ingredient number 24.

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What it does: Preservative
Community Rating: Disliked

Potassium Sorbate is a preservative used to prevent yeast and mold in products. It is commonly found in both cosmetic and food products.

Potassium sorbate is potassium salt derived from sorbic acid. Sorbic acid is a natural antibiotic and effective against fungus.

Potassium sorbate and sorbic acid can be found in baked goods, cheeses, dried meats, dried fruit, ice cream, pickles, wine, yogurt, and more.

Potassium sorbate is often used with stronger preservatives.

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Peter Thomas Roth Peptide 21 Wrinkle Resist Serum contains this as ingredient number 54.

Biologique Recherche Serum Matriciel Visage contains this as ingredient number 25.

12
What it does: Masking, Preservative
Community Rating: Disliked

Sodium 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.

Sodium Benzoate 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 Benzoate

Peter Thomas Roth Peptide 21 Wrinkle Resist Serum contains this as ingredient number 55.

Biologique Recherche Serum Matriciel Visage contains this as ingredient number 22.

13
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.

Peter Thomas Roth Peptide 21 Wrinkle Resist Serum contains this as ingredient number 56.

Biologique Recherche Serum Matriciel Visage contains this as ingredient number 10.

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48% are loved or liked
11% have mixed ratings
29% are disliked or very disliked
13% have no rating yet
32% are loved or liked
25% have mixed ratings
21% are disliked or very disliked
21% have no rating yet

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