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Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of SkinCeuticals Triple Lipid Restore 2:4:2 versus StriVectin Peptight Tightening & Brightening Face Serum .

Last updated on February 16, 2024. Published on February 16, 2022

Overview

Cool Features

They both contain ceramides and Vitamin E

Suited For

They're both likely to be good for anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin, sensitive skin and scar healing

Free From

They both do not contain any parabens

What's Inside

They both contain harsh alcohols, common allergens, fragrances, oils and silicones

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Facial Treatment American Brand United States
Serum American Brand United States

Facial Treatment

Facial treatments are specially designed to treat a skin concern. Acne treatments and anti-aging products are common examples of facial treatments.

Serum

Serums are highly concentrated with ingredients to provide skin with benefits. They should be used after cleansing and before moisturizing.

Price

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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

Vitamin E
Ceramides (3)

Benefits

Hydrating (4)
Redness Reducing (3)
Reduces Irritation (2)
Anti-Aging (3)
Scar Healing
Brightening (2)

Concerns

Irritating

Notable Ingredients

Vitamin E
Exfoliators
Ceramides
Hyaluronic Acid
Peptides (2)

Benefits

Hydrating (3)
Redness Reducing
Reduces Irritation
Anti-Aging (3)
Dark Spots
Scar Healing (2)
Brightening (2)

Concerns

May Worsen Oily Skin (2)
Acne Trigger
Irritating
Rosacea (3)
Eczema (4)
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Ingredients Compared

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

WaterC12-15 Alkyl BenzoateGlycerinDicaprylyl CarbonateMyristyl NicotinatePpg-3 Benzyl Ether MyristateButylene GlycolPeg-40 StearateBis-Stearyl DimethiconeDimethiconeEthylene/Acrylic Acid CopolymerLonicera Japonica Flower ExtractXanthium Sibiricum Fruit ExtractMalus Domestica Fruit Cell Culture ExtractTerminalia Ferdinandiana Fruit ExtractCyperus Rotundus Root ExtractOryza Sativa Bran ExtractRosmarinus Officinalis Leaf ExtractCyathea Cumingii Leaf ExtractLepidium Sativum Sprout Extract Alpinia Officinarum Root ExtractGlycyrrhiza Glabra Root ExtractNannochloropsis Oculata ExtractAcetyl Hexapeptide-1Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic AcidTetrapeptide-21Althaea Officinalis Root ExtractHelianthus Annuus ExtractCeramide NgBrassica Campestris Seed OilAdenosinePhospholipidsPolysorbate 80Polyimide-1Sorghum Bicolor Stalk JuicePentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl HydroxyhydrocinnamatePolyglyceryl-3 DiisostearateDisodium Acetyl Glucosamine PhosphateXylitolAcrylamide/Sodium Acryloyldimethyltaurate CopolymerHydrogenated LecithinPullulanAminomethyl Propanol1,2-HexanediolGlyceryl CaprylateSodium Polystyrene SulfonateAcrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate CrosspolymerSodium GluconateSorbitan OleateTocopherolTetrasodium EDTALecithinXanthan GumCinnamic AcidLevulinic AcidSodium LevulinateCaprylic AcidIsohexadecaneAmmonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp CopolymerParfumCaprylyl GlycolMaltodextrinPoloxamer 338SilicaMagnesium SulfatePhenoxyethanolBenzoic AcidSodium BenzoatePotassium SorbateCitric AcidBenzyl AlcoholLimoneneGeraniolCitralLinalool

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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SkinCeuticals Triple Lipid Restore 2:4:2 contains this as ingredient number 1.

StriVectin Peptight Tightening & Brightening Face Serum contains this as ingredient number 1.

2
What it does: Emollient, Skin Conditioning, Skin Protecting
Community Rating: Very Disliked

Dimethicone is a silicone used for making products smooth and silky. It also has the added benefit of sealing in hydration. The amount of dimethicone found in beauty products is considered safe and non-comedogenic, meaning it won't clog pores.

Dimethicone has been found increase absorption in skin, boosting the benefits of other ingredients. While there is concern for the safety of dimethicone, the levels used in skincare are safe for use.

SkinCeuticals Triple Lipid Restore 2:4:2 contains this as ingredient number 2.

StriVectin Peptight Tightening & Brightening Face Serum contains this as ingredient number 10.

3
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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SkinCeuticals Triple Lipid Restore 2:4:2 contains this as ingredient number 4.

StriVectin Peptight Tightening & Brightening Face Serum contains this as ingredient number 3.

4
What it does: Antimicrobial, Emollient, Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Disliked

C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate is made up of Benzoic Acid and long chain alcohols. It has a low molecular weight.

C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate is an emollient and texture enhancer. Due to its solubility, it is often used in sunscreens to help evenly distribute active ingredients.

As an emollient, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate helps soften and hydrate your skin. Emollients create a film on your skin that traps moisture within.

This ingredient has been reported to cause eye irritation.

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SkinCeuticals Triple Lipid Restore 2:4:2 contains this as ingredient number 6.

StriVectin Peptight Tightening & Brightening Face Serum contains this as ingredient number 2.

5
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.

SkinCeuticals Triple Lipid Restore 2:4:2 contains this as ingredient number 15.

StriVectin Peptight Tightening & Brightening Face Serum contains this as ingredient number 66.

6
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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SkinCeuticals Triple Lipid Restore 2:4:2 contains this as ingredient number 20.

StriVectin Peptight Tightening & Brightening Face Serum contains this as ingredient number 61.

7
What it does: Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Loved

Adenosine is in every living organism. It is one of four components in nucleic acids that helps store our DNA.

Adenosine has many benefits when used. These benefits include hydrating the skin, smoothing skin, and reducing wrinkles. Once applied, adenosine increases collagen production. It also helps with improving firmness and tissue repair.

Studies have found adenosine may also help with wound healing.

In skincare products, Adenosine is usually derived from yeast.

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SkinCeuticals Triple Lipid Restore 2:4:2 contains this as ingredient number 25.

StriVectin Peptight Tightening & Brightening Face Serum contains this as ingredient number 31.

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What it does: Perfuming
Community Rating: Very Disliked

Linalool is a fragrance and helps add scent to products. It's derived from common plants such as cinnamon, mint, citrus, and lavender.

Linalool has the same effect as Limonene when exposed to air. Oxidized linalool can cause allergies and skin sensitivity.

Linalool has a scent that is floral, spicy tropical, and citrus-like.

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SkinCeuticals Triple Lipid Restore 2:4:2 contains this as ingredient number 32.

StriVectin Peptight Tightening & Brightening Face Serum contains this as ingredient number 75.

9
What it does: Antioxidant, Masking, Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Liked

Tocopherol (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 skin’s 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.

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SkinCeuticals Triple Lipid Restore 2:4:2 contains this as ingredient number 36.

StriVectin Peptight Tightening & Brightening Face Serum contains this as ingredient number 50.

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What it does: Perfuming, Solvent
Community Rating: Very Disliked

Limonene 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.

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SkinCeuticals Triple Lipid Restore 2:4:2 contains this as ingredient number 37.

StriVectin Peptight Tightening & Brightening Face Serum contains this as ingredient number 72.

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8% have mixed ratings
50% are disliked or very disliked
11% have no rating yet
29% are loved or liked
9% have mixed ratings
32% are disliked or very disliked
29% have no rating yet

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SkinCeuticals Triple Lipid Restore 2:4:2 38 ingredients

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JeremyAnderson_665

10 months ago · Dry Skin
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Hydrated well

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