Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Puca – Pure & Care EGF Peptide Serum versus Puca – Pure & Care Collagen Serum .
Published on January 26, 2022
Overview
What they are
These products are both cruelty-free, fungal acne (malassezia) safe, and reef safe serums. They have a total of 14 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain hyaluronic acid
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for anti aging, dry skin and brightening skin
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, fragrances, oils, parabens, silicones or sulfates
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Ingredient Info
Puca – Pure & Care EGF Peptide Serum 28 ingredients
Puca – Pure & Care Collagen Serum 20 ingredients
Alcohol Free
This product is free of harsh alcohols 🎉
Silicon Free
This product is free of silicons 🎉
Fragrance Free
This product is free of fragrances 🎉
Sulfate Free
This product is free of sulfates 🎉
Paraben Free
This product is free of parabens 🎉
Oil Free
This product is free of oils 🎉
Malassezia Safe
This product is free of malassezia feeding ingredients 🎉
Reef Safe
This product is free of ingredients that damage reefs 🎉
EU Allergen Free
This product is free of EU allergens 🎉
Non Vegan
This product is not vegan 😥
Cruelty Free
This product is cruelty-free 🎉
Alcohol Free
This product is free of harsh alcohols 🎉
Silicon Free
This product is free of silicons 🎉
Fragrance Free
This product is free of fragrances 🎉
Sulfate Free
This product is free of sulfates 🎉
Paraben Free
This product is free of parabens 🎉
Oil Free
This product is free of oils 🎉
Malassezia Safe
This product is free of malassezia feeding ingredients 🎉
Reef Safe
This product is free of ingredients that damage reefs 🎉
EU Allergen Free
This product is free of EU allergens 🎉
Non Vegan
This product is not vegan 😥
Cruelty Free
This product is cruelty-free 🎉
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Puca – Pure & Care EGF Peptide Serum 28 ingredients
Puca – Pure & Care Collagen Serum 20 ingredients
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Ingredients that are highlighted in purple are present in both products.
Puca – Pure & Care EGF Peptide Serum 28 ingredients
Puca – Pure & Care Collagen Serum 20 ingredients
Water • Butylene Glycol • Corn Gluten Amino Acids • Glycerin • Panthenol • Phenoxyethanol • Morus Alba Root Extract • Sodium Polyacrylate • Polygonum Cuspidatum Root Extract • Collagen • Hyaluronic Acid • Oligopeptide-1 • Centella Asiatica Extract • Avena Sativa Kernel Extract • Silk Extract • Propanediol • Portulaca Oleracea Extract • Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract • Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract • Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract • Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract • Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract • Beta-Glucan • Ethylhexylglycerin • Hexylene Glycol • Potassium Sorbate • Oligopeptide-2 • Oligopeptide-5
Water • Butylene Glycol • Hydrolyzed Collagen • Corn Gluten Amino Acids • Dipropylene Glycol • Phenoxyethanol • Sodium Hyaluronate • Morus Alba Root Extract • Sodium Polyacrylate • Silk Extract • Glycosphingolipids • Portulaca Oleracea Extract • Euglena Gracilis Polysaccharide • Glycerin • Potassium Sorbate • Hexylene Glycol • Propanediol • Beta-Glucan • Opuntia Ficus-Indica Extract • Ethylhexylglycerin
Ingredients Side-by-side
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Ingredients Explained
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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. Talk about multi-purpose! If you see this, drink a glass of water. Stay hydrated!
Learn more about WaterPuca – Pure & Care EGF Peptide Serum contains this as ingredient number 1.
Puca – Pure & Care Collagen Serum contains this as ingredient number 1.
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.
Puca – Pure & Care EGF Peptide Serum contains this as ingredient number 2.
Puca – Pure & Care Collagen Serum contains this as ingredient number 2.
We don't have a description for Corn Gluten Amino Acids.
Puca – Pure & Care EGF Peptide Serum contains this as ingredient number 3.
Puca – Pure & Care Collagen Serum contains this as ingredient number 4.
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 GlycerinPuca – Pure & Care EGF Peptide Serum contains this as ingredient number 4.
Puca – Pure & Care Collagen Serum contains this as ingredient number 14.
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.
Puca – Pure & Care EGF Peptide Serum contains this as ingredient number 6.
Puca – Pure & Care Collagen Serum contains this as ingredient number 6.
We don't have a description for Morus Alba Root Extract.
Puca – Pure & Care EGF Peptide Serum contains this as ingredient number 7.
Puca – Pure & Care Collagen Serum contains this as ingredient number 8.
Sodium Polyacrylate is the sodium salt of polyacrylic acid.
Sodium Polyacrylate is a super-absorbent polymer. It can absorb 100 to 1000 times its mass in water. As an emollient, Sodium Polyacrylate helps soften and soothe skin. Emollients work by creating a barrier to trap moisture in. This helps keep your skin hydrated.
Sodium Polyacrylate is also used to stabilize products.
Learn more about Sodium PolyacrylatePuca – Pure & Care EGF Peptide Serum contains this as ingredient number 8.
Puca – Pure & Care Collagen Serum contains this as ingredient number 9.
We don't have a description for Silk Extract.
Puca – Pure & Care EGF Peptide Serum contains this as ingredient number 15.
Puca – Pure & Care Collagen Serum contains this as ingredient number 10.
Propanediol helps absorb ingredients into your skin, boosting their benefits. It can act as an emollient, making your skin softer. Propanediol can help products last longer by boosting the properties of preservatives within the formulation.
Propanediol is not likely to cause sensitivity and considered safe to use.
It is derived from corn or petroleum with a clear color and no scent.
Learn more about PropanediolPuca – Pure & Care EGF Peptide Serum contains this as ingredient number 16.
Puca – Pure & Care Collagen Serum contains this as ingredient number 17.
Portulaca Oleracea Extract is an extract of the whole plant of the Purslane, Portulaca oleracea L., Portulacaceae. It has anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, and hydrating properties.
Purslane is very nutritious. It contains omega-3 fatty acids, NMFs, many vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants. The vitamins found in purslane include: Vitamin C, Vitamin A, and Vitamin E.
Purslane is a succulent with an extensive habitat. It is used in traditional Korean medicine to treat irritated skin.
Nowadays, it is becoming a superfood due to its highly nutritious content.
Learn more about Portulaca Oleracea ExtractPuca – Pure & Care EGF Peptide Serum contains this as ingredient number 17.
Puca – Pure & Care Collagen Serum contains this as ingredient number 12.
Beta-Glucan is a polysaccharide. It can be derived from the cell walls of seaweed, oats, yeast, and fungi.
Beta-Glucan is a humectant, meaning it can hold large amounts of water. This helps hydrate the skin. It also helps boost your skin's natural barrier.
Beta-Glucan has antioxidant properties. Antioxidants help fight free-radicals. Free-radicals are molecules that may damage your skin cells, such as pollution.
Studies show Beta-Glucan may be an effective wrinkle reducer as it can deeply penetrate into skin. It has also been show to help with wound healing.
Learn more about Beta-GlucanPuca – Pure & Care EGF Peptide Serum contains this as ingredient number 23.
Puca – Pure & Care Collagen Serum contains this as ingredient number 18.
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.
Puca – Pure & Care EGF Peptide Serum contains this as ingredient number 24.
Puca – Pure & Care Collagen Serum contains this as ingredient number 20.
Hexylene Glycol is a surfactant. Glycols are a class of alcohols. Hexylene Glycol is a surfactant and emulsifier.
As a surfactant, Hexylene Glycol helps gather dirt and oil on your skin to be washed away.
As an emulsifier, Hexylene Glycol helps keep water and oil together. This prevents them from separating in a product. Hexylene Glycol also thins out the texture of a product by lessening viscosity.
Hexylene Glycol has a small molecular weight.
Learn more about Hexylene GlycolPuca – Pure & Care EGF Peptide Serum contains this as ingredient number 25.
Puca – Pure & Care Collagen Serum contains this as ingredient number 16.
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.
Learn more about Potassium SorbatePuca – Pure & Care EGF Peptide Serum contains this as ingredient number 26.
Puca – Pure & Care Collagen Serum contains this as ingredient number 15.
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