Platinum Skincare Copper Super CP Serum Versus Skin Biology Super Cop 2X - Extra Strength
Updated on August 08, 2024
Overview
What they are
These products are both reef safe . They have a total of 9 ingredients in common
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for dry skin, brightening skin, sensitive skin, reducing pores and scar healing
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, parabens, silicones or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain fragrances
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Ingredient Info
Platinum Skincare Copper Super CP Serum 13 ingredients
Skin Biology Super Cop 2X - Extra Strength 29 ingredients
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Platinum Skincare Copper Super CP Serum 13 ingredients
Skin Biology Super Cop 2X - Extra Strength 29 ingredients
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Key Ingredients
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningHydrolyzed Soy Protein
HumectantEthylhexyl Palmitate
Emollient
Squalane
Emollient
Stearic Acid
Cleansing
Cetyl Alcohol
Emollient
Cupric Chloride
Skin ConditioningPEG-100 Stearate
Glyceryl Stearate
Emollient
Polysorbate 80
Emulsifying
Glycerin
Humectant
PPG-2 Myristyl Ether Propionate
EmollientPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
Leucine
Skin ConditioningGlycine
Buffering
Sodium Salicylate
Preservative
C10-30 Cholesterol/Lanosterol Esters
Emulsifying
Citrus Grandis Peel Oil
Masking
Allantoin
Skin Conditioning
Polysorbate 20
Emulsifying
Aloe Barbadensis Callus Powder
Antioxidant
Tocophersolan
Antioxidant
Dimethyl Sulfone
SolventCamphor
Masking
Menthol
Masking
Retinyl Palmitate
Skin Conditioning
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Ubiquinone
Antioxidant
Xanthophylls
Skin ConditioningWater, Hydrolyzed Soy Protein, Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Squalane, Stearic Acid, Cetyl Alcohol, Cupric Chloride, PEG-100 Stearate, Glyceryl Stearate, Polysorbate 80, Glycerin, PPG-2 Myristyl Ether Propionate, Phenoxyethanol, Leucine, Glycine, Sodium Salicylate, C10-30 Cholesterol/Lanosterol Esters, Citrus Grandis Peel Oil, Allantoin, Polysorbate 20, Aloe Barbadensis Callus Powder, Tocophersolan, Dimethyl Sulfone, Camphor, Menthol, Retinyl Palmitate, Tocopherol, Ubiquinone, Xanthophylls
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 WaterHydrolyzed Soy Protein is a vegan protein made to mimic hydrolyzed collagen. It is created from soy, or glycine soja.
This ingredient is a humectant, meaning it helps hydrate the skin by binding to water. According to a manufacturer, it is also a great hair conditioner.
Read more about hydrolyzed collagen here.
Learn more about Hydrolyzed Soy ProteinGlycerin 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 GlycerinPolysorbate 20 is made by combining ethoxylation of sorbitan, ethylene oxide, and lauric acid. It is a mild cleansing agent, surfactant, and emulsifier.
As a surfactant, it helps collect dirt and oils for washing. Emulsifiers prevent oils and water from separating.
Polysorbate 20 also adds scent to a product. Since it is made using sorbitol, it has a sweet scent. Sorbitol can also be found in fruits such as apples and peaches.
The lauric acid used to create Polysorbate 20 is often derived from coconuts.
Polysorbate 20 may not be fungal acne safe.
Learn more about Polysorbate 20Allantoin plays a role in soothing and moisturizing the skin. Because of this, it is often added to products with strong active ingredients.
Some studies have shown this ingredient can promote wound healing with higher concentrations.
Allantoin is derived from the comfrey plant but produced synthetically for cosmetic products to ensure purity.
Learn more about AllantoinThis ingredient is an amino acid that helps build proteins and moisturizes skin. It is already present in our skin as our bodies produce them naturally.
Glycine already plays a role in helping keep our skin moisturized as amino acids transport moisture throughout our skin.
As collagen is made up of glycine and other amino acids, it is believed glycine may help our skin produce more collagen.
Learn more about GlycinePhenoxyethanol 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.
This ingredient is the sodium salt of salicylic acid, the famous anti-acne ingredient.
Officially, this ingredient is used as a preservative. However, some studies found Sodium Salicylate to have exfoliating properties. Further studies are needed.
Tocophersolan is an antioxidant.
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