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The Ordinary Amino Acids + B5 Versus Advanced Clinicals Peptide Facial Serum

Serum

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Updated on January 14, 2025

Overview

What they are

These products are both cruelty-free and reef safe serums. They have a total of 5 ingredients in common

Suited For

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

Free From

They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, oils, parabens or sulfates

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Ingredient Info

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The Ordinary Amino Acids + B5 26 ingredients

Advanced Clinicals Peptide Facial Serum 29 ingredients

What's inside

At a glance

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The Ordinary Amino Acids + B5 26 ingredients

Advanced Clinicals Peptide Facial Serum 29 ingredients

Key Ingredients

Benefits

Concerns

Ingredients Side-by-side

found in both products

Amino Acids + B5

Water

Propanediol

Betaine

Sodium PCA

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Panthenol

Skin Conditioning

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Sodium Lactate

Arginine

PCA

Aspartic Acid

Glycine

Alanine

Serine

Threonine

Valine

Proline

Isoleucine

Lysine Hcl

Histidine

Phenylalanine

Glutamic Acid

Citric Acid

Dimethyl Isosorbide

Solvent

Polysorbate 20

Emulsifying

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Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate

1,2-Hexanediol

Skin Conditioning

Caprylyl Glycol

Emollient

Peptide Facial Serum

Glycerin

Humectant

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Pyrus Malus Fruit Extract

PEG-12 Dimethicone

Soluble Collagen

Sodium Hyaluronate

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Tocopheryl Acetate

Antioxidant

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Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice Powder

Skin Conditioning

Rosa Damascena Flower Extract

Masking

Chenopodium Quinoa Seed Extract

Skin Conditioning

Butylene Glycol

Humectant

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Xanthan Gum

Emulsifying

Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract

Antimicrobial

Centella Asiatica Extract

Cleansing

Palmitoyl Tripeptide-37

Skin Conditioning

Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1

Skin Conditioning

Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7

1,2-Hexanediol

Carbomer

Phenoxyethanol

Caprylyl Glycol

Parfum

Hexylene Glycol

Ethylhexylglycerin

Tetrasodium Glutamate Diacetate

Citric Acid

Buffering

Sodium Benzoate

Masking

Polysorbate 20

Emulsifying

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Sodium Lactate

Buffering

Sodium Citrate

Buffering

Ingredients Explained

These ingredients are found in both products.

Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.

1,2-Hexanediol

Skin Conditioning, Solvent

1,2-Hexanediol is a synthetic liquid and another multi-functional powerhouse.

It is a:

Humectant, drawing moisture into the skin
Emollient, helping to soften skin
Solvent, dispersing and stabilizing formulas
Preservative booster, enhancing the antimicrobial activity of other preservatives

Caprylyl Glycol

Emollient, Humectant, Skin Conditioning

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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Citric Acid

Buffering, Masking

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:

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Polysorbate 20

Emulsifying

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.

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Sodium Lactate

Humectant, Buffering

Sodium Lactate is the sodium salt of lactic acid, an AHA. It is a humectant and sometimes used to adjust the pH of a product.

This ingredient is part of our skin's NMF, or natural moisturizing factor. Our NMF is essential for the hydration of our top skin layers and plasticity of skin. NMF also influences our skin's natural acid mantle and pH, which protects our skin from harmful bacteria.

High percentages of Sodium Lactate can have an exfoliating effect.

Fun fact: Sodium Lactate is produced from fermented sugar.

Learn more about Sodium Lactate