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Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of StriVectin Peptight Tightening & Brightening Face Serum versus Arbonne RE9 Advanced Lifting and Contouring Cream SPF 15 Sunscreen .

Published on May 26, 2021

Overview

Cool Features

They both contain peptides and Vitamin E

Suited For

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

Free From

They both do not contain any parabens

What's Inside

They both contain fragrances, oils and silicones

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Serum American Brand United States
Sunscreen Brand

Serum

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

Sunscreen

Sunscreens help absorb or reflect UV radiation and protect skin against skin damage. Sunscreens may come in the form of lotion, gel, foam, spray, or solid-stick.

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
spf rating
15

At a glance

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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)

Notable Ingredients

Mineral UV Filter
AHA
Vitamin C
Vitamin E
Peptides

Benefits

Hydrating (5)
Redness Reducing (2)
Reduces Irritation (2)
Skin Texture
Reduces Large Pores
Anti-Aging
Dark Spots
Acne Fighting
Brightening (4)

Concerns

May Worsen Oily Skin (3)
Acne Trigger
Rosacea
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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

Zinc Oxide 4.45%WaterC12-15 Alkyl BenzoateGlycerinSimmondsia Chinensis Seed OilPolyglyceryl-3 Methylglucose DistearateCetyl AlcoholCaprylic/Capric TriglycerideCetyl DimethiconeCetyl PalmitateDimethiconeBehenyl AlcoholCetearyl AlcoholGlyceryl StearateSqualaneButyrospermum Parkii ButterIsononyl IsononanoateHydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate CopolymerHydroxyethylcelluloseXanthan Gum Caprylyl GlycolSodium Lauroyl GlutamateStearic AcidPolysorbate 60Sorbitan IsostearateOlea Europaea Fruit OilHippophae Rhamnoides OilAloe Barbadensis Leaf JuiceOsmanthus Fragrans Flower ExtractPaeonia Albiflora Root ExtractChondrus Crispus ExtractLaminaria Digitata ExtractGanoderma Lucidum Stem ExtractSerenoa Serrulata Fruit ExtractAnthemis Nobilis Flower ExtractCucumis Sativus Fruit ExtractTrifolium Pratense Flower ExtractUndaria Pinnatifida ExtractTetrahexyldecyl AscorbatePanthenolTocopheryl AcetatePantolactoneAcetyl Tetrapeptide-2Vinyl Dimethicone/Methicone Silsesquioxane CrosspolymerMicrococcus LysateBiosaccharide Gum-1Disodium Acetyl Glucosamine PhosphateEthylhexylglycerinCitric AcidCaprylhydroxamic AcidPhytic AcidSodium CitrateAminomethyl PropanediolPropanediolTriethoxycaprylylsilaneChlorphenesinPhenoxyethanolGlyoxalSodium Nitrate

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

Arbonne RE9 Advanced Lifting and Contouring Cream SPF 15 Sunscreen contains this as ingredient number 2.

2
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.

Learn more about C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate

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

Arbonne RE9 Advanced Lifting and Contouring Cream SPF 15 Sunscreen contains this as ingredient number 3.

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

Arbonne RE9 Advanced Lifting and Contouring Cream SPF 15 Sunscreen contains this as ingredient number 4.

4
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.

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

Arbonne RE9 Advanced Lifting and Contouring Cream SPF 15 Sunscreen contains this as ingredient number 11.

5
What it does: Skin Conditioning

We don't have a description for Disodium Acetyl Glucosamine Phosphate.

StriVectin Peptight Tightening & Brightening Face Serum contains this as ingredient number 38.

Arbonne RE9 Advanced Lifting and Contouring Cream SPF 15 Sunscreen contains this as ingredient number 47.

6
What it does: Emulsifying, Emulsion Stabilising, Gel Forming, Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Disliked

Xanthan gum is used as a stabilizer and thickener within cosmetic products. It helps give products a sticky, thick feeling - preventing them from being too runny.

On the technical side of things, xanthan gum is a polysaccharide - a combination consisting of multiple sugar molecules bonded together.

Xanthan gum is a pretty common and great ingredient. It is a natural, non-toxic, non-irritating ingredient that is also commonly used in food products.

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StriVectin Peptight Tightening & Brightening Face Serum contains this as ingredient number 53.

Arbonne RE9 Advanced Lifting and Contouring Cream SPF 15 Sunscreen contains this as ingredient number 20.

7
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.

Learn more about Caprylyl Glycol

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

Arbonne RE9 Advanced Lifting and Contouring Cream SPF 15 Sunscreen contains this as ingredient number 21.

8
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.

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

Arbonne RE9 Advanced Lifting and Contouring Cream SPF 15 Sunscreen contains this as ingredient number 57.

9
What it does: Buffering, Masking
Community Rating: Disliked

Citric Acid is an AHA derived from citrus fruits (think oranges, lemons, and limes!).

If you spot Citric Acid near the end of an ingredient list, it's likely there as a pH adjuster rather than an active ingredient.

As an AHA, Citric Acid removes the top layer of skin cells from the newer layer of skin underneath. This helps skin to remove dark spots and look more even.

Read more about some other popular AHA's here:

Learn more about Citric Acid

StriVectin Peptight Tightening & Brightening Face Serum contains this as ingredient number 70.

Arbonne RE9 Advanced Lifting and Contouring Cream SPF 15 Sunscreen contains this as ingredient number 49.

Here's what our community thinks of the ingredients in these two products.

29% are loved or liked
9% have mixed ratings
32% are disliked or very disliked
29% have no rating yet
36% are loved or liked
10% have mixed ratings
36% are disliked or very disliked
19% have no rating yet

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