The INKEY List Collagen Peptide Serum Versus Elizabeth Arden Anti-Aging Daily Serum 2.0
Updated on June 19, 2024
Overview
What they are
These products are both reef safe serums. They have a total of 11 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain AHA, hyaluronic acid and peptides
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin, oily skin, reducing pores, scar healing and better texture
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols or parabens
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Ingredient Info
The INKEY List Collagen Peptide Serum 20 ingredients
Elizabeth Arden Anti-Aging Daily Serum 2.0 68 ingredients
What's inside (and what isn't)
What's inside (and what isn't)
At a glance
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The INKEY List Collagen Peptide Serum 20 ingredients
Elizabeth Arden Anti-Aging Daily Serum 2.0 68 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Propanediol
Solvent
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Hydroxyethylcellulose
Emulsion StabilisingSodium Phytate
Citric Acid
Buffering
Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate
Antimicrobial
Carbomer
Emulsion StabilisingHyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Sodium Lactate
BufferingPalmitoyl Dipeptide-5 Diaminobutyroyl Hydroxythreonine
Skin Conditioning
Palmitoyl Dipeptide-5 Diaminohydroxybutyrate
Skin Conditioning
Polysorbate 20
Emulsifying
Polysorbate 60
Emulsifying
Disodium Phosphate
BufferingSodium Phosphate
BufferingPalmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7
Skin Conditioning
Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1
Skin Conditioning
Water, Glycerin, Butylene Glycol, Propanediol, Phenoxyethanol, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Sodium Phytate, Citric Acid, Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate, Carbomer, Hyaluronic Acid, Sodium Lactate, Palmitoyl Dipeptide-5 Diaminobutyroyl Hydroxythreonine, Palmitoyl Dipeptide-5 Diaminohydroxybutyrate, Polysorbate 20, Polysorbate 60, Disodium Phosphate, Sodium Phosphate, Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1
Water
Skin ConditioningPEG-8
HumectantDimethicone
Emollient
Cyclopentasiloxane
Emollient
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate
AntimicrobialGlycerin
Humectant
Tetrahydroxypropyl Ethylenediamine
Dimethicone Crosspolymer
Emulsion Stabilising
Ascorbyl Glucoside
Antioxidant
Propanediol
Solvent
Hydrogenated Lecithin
Emulsifying
Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer
C12-20 Alkyl Glucoside
EmulsifyingC14-22 Alcohols
Emulsion StabilisingCaprylyl Glycol
EmollientCaprylyl/Capryl Glucoside
CleansingCarbomer
Emulsion StabilisingCassia Angustifolia Seed Polysaccharide
Skin ConditioningCetyl Palmitate
Emollient
Citric Acid
Buffering
Cyclohexasiloxane
Emollient
Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer
Skin Conditioning
Dimethylmethoxy Chromanol
Antioxidant
Ergothioneine
Antioxidant
Hexylene Glycol
EmulsifyingHibiscus Abelmoschus Seed Extract
Masking
Hydrogenated Phosphatidylcholine
EmulsifyingHydroxydecyl Ubiquinone
Antioxidant
Hydroxyethylcellulose
Emulsion StabilisingLauryl Glucoside
CleansingLespedeza Capitata Leaf/Stem Extract
Skin ConditioningMica
Cosmetic Colorant
Myristyl Glucoside
CleansingPEG-100 Stearate
PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil
Emulsifying
Paeonia Lactiflora Root Extract
Skin ConditioningPalmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7
Skin Conditioning
Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1
Skin Conditioning
Parfum
Masking
Peucedanum Graveolens Extract
TonicPhenylethyl Resorcinol
Antioxidant
Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6
Emulsion StabilisingPolyglyceryl-6 Laurate
Emulsifying
Polyisobutene
Polyphosphorylcholine Glycol Acrylate
Polysorbate 20
Emulsifying
Polyquaternium-51
Skin Conditioning
Sclareolide
Masking
Silica
Abrasive
Sodium Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer
Emulsion StabilisingSodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Sodium Laureth Sulfate
Cleansing
Sodium PCA
Humectant
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Trehalose
Humectant
Triacetin
AntimicrobialUrea
Buffering
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingZingiber Officinale Root Extract
Masking
Hydroxycitronellal
Perfuming
Benzoic Acid
Masking
Chlorphenesin
Antimicrobial
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Sorbic Acid
Preservative
CI 14700
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantCI 19140
Cosmetic ColorantWater, PEG-8, Dimethicone, Cyclopentasiloxane, Butylene Glycol, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Glycerin, Tetrahydroxypropyl Ethylenediamine, Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Ascorbyl Glucoside, Propanediol, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer, C12-20 Alkyl Glucoside, C14-22 Alcohols, Caprylyl Glycol, Caprylyl/Capryl Glucoside, Carbomer, Cassia Angustifolia Seed Polysaccharide, Cetyl Palmitate, Citric Acid, Cyclohexasiloxane, Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Dimethylmethoxy Chromanol, Ergothioneine, Hexylene Glycol, Hibiscus Abelmoschus Seed Extract, Hydrogenated Phosphatidylcholine, Hydroxydecyl Ubiquinone, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Lauryl Glucoside, Lespedeza Capitata Leaf/Stem Extract, Mica, Myristyl Glucoside, PEG-100 Stearate, PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Paeonia Lactiflora Root Extract, Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1, Parfum, Peucedanum Graveolens Extract, Phenylethyl Resorcinol, Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6, Polyglyceryl-6 Laurate, Polyisobutene, Polyphosphorylcholine Glycol Acrylate, Polysorbate 20, Polyquaternium-51, Sclareolide, Silica, Sodium Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Sodium Hyaluronate, Sodium Laureth Sulfate, Sodium PCA, Tocopherol, Trehalose, Triacetin, Urea, Xanthan Gum, Zingiber Officinale Root Extract, Hydroxycitronellal, Benzoic Acid, Chlorphenesin, Phenoxyethanol, Sorbic Acid, CI 14700, CI 77891, CI 19140
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Butylene Glycol (or BG) is used within cosmetic products for a few different reasons:
Overall, Butylene Glycol is a safe and well-rounded ingredient that works well with other ingredients.
Though this ingredient works well with most skin types, some people with sensitive skin may experience a reaction such as allergic rashes, closed comedones, or itchiness.
Learn more about Butylene GlycolCarbomer is a polymer of acrylic acid. Its main role is to create a gel consistency.
A high amount of carbomer can cause pilling or balling up of products. Don't worry, most products contain 1% or less of carbomer.
Citric Acid is an AHA derived from citrus fruits (think oranges, lemons, and limes!).
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 even out skin tone.
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.
Read more about some other popular AHA's here:
Learn more about Citric AcidGlycerin 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 GlycerinHydroxyethylcellulose is used to improve the texture of products. It is created from a chemical reaction involving ethylene oxide and alkali-cellulose. Cellulose is a sugar found in plant cell walls and help give plants structure.
This ingredient helps stabilize products by preventing ingredients from separating. It can also help thicken the texture of a product.
This ingredient can also be found in pill medicines to help our bodies digest other ingredients.
Learn more about HydroxyethylcellulosePalmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7 is a lab-made peptide with anti-inflammatory and skin-repairing benefits. It's made up of four amino acids (glycine, glutamine, proline, and arginine) and palmitic acid (which helps it penetrate skin more effectively).
This ingredient helps reduce inflammation by limiting the production of interleukin-6 (IL-6), a chemical that triggers inflammatory responses, particularly after UV exposure.
Less inflammation = slower collagen breakdown and a longer-lasting, youthful appearance.
Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7 also stimulates collagen production and supports a healthier skin barrier.
Over time, this can improve skin firmness, hydration, and reduce the appearance of fine lines. It’s commonly paired with Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1 in the well-known Matrixyl 3000 complex for enhanced anti-aging effects.
This ingredient has been shown to be effective and safe in cosmetic use and you'll typically find it in small amounts (less than 0.01%).
Due to its palmitic acid base, it may not be safe for Malassezia folliculitis.
Read more about other common types of peptides here:
Learn more about Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1 is also known as pal-GHK. It is made up of 3 amino acids and palmitic acid, a fatty acid that helps it absorb into skin more easily.
This peptide is as a signal peptide, meaning it tells the skin to produce more collagen. Collagen is the key protein that helps form the skin's structure and keep it plump, firm, and hydrated.
By boosting collagen production, this ingredient supports a stronger skin barrier and helps reduce the appearance of wrinkles.
You'll most likely see this ingredient paired with Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7 in the well-known Matrixyl 3000 complex. While results from in-house testing should be viewed cautiously, this peptide duo is among the most studied and widely used in modern skincare.
Due to its palmitic acid base, this ingredient may not be safe for Malassezia folliculitis.
Read more about other common types of peptides here:
Learn more about Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1Phenoxyethanol 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.
Polysorbate 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 20Propanediol is an all-star ingredient. It softens, hydrates, and smooths the skin.
It’s often used to:
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 PropanediolWater. 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!
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