The Ordinary "Buffet" + Copper Peptides 1%

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The Ordinary "Buffet" + Copper Peptides 1% Versus Beauty Bay SkinHit Soothing Serum with Niacinamide and Copper

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Updated on June 13, 2024

Overview

What they are

These products are both cruelty-free and reef safe serums. They have a total of 4 ingredients in common

Suited For

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

Free From

They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, parabens, silicones or sulfates

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Ingredient Info

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The Ordinary "Buffet" + Copper Peptides 1% 49 ingredients

Beauty Bay SkinHit Soothing Serum with Niacinamide and Copper 13 ingredients

What's inside (and what isn't)

At a glance

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The Ordinary "Buffet" + Copper Peptides 1% 49 ingredients

Beauty Bay SkinHit Soothing Serum with Niacinamide and Copper 13 ingredients

Benefits

Concerns

Key Ingredients

Benefits

Concerns

Ingredients Side-by-side

found in both products

"Buffet" + Copper Peptides 1%

Water

Skin Conditioning

Glycerin

Humectant

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Lactococcus Ferment Lysate

Copper Tripeptide-1

Acetyl Hexapeptide-8

Pentapeptide-18

Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1

Skin Conditioning

Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7

Skin Conditioning

Palmitoyl Tripeptide-38

Skin Conditioning

Dipeptide Diaminobutyroyl Benzylamide Diacetate

Skin Conditioning

Acetylarginyltryptophyl Diphenylglycine

Skin Conditioning

Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer

Humectant

Sodium Hyaluronate

Humectant

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Allantoin

Skin Conditioning

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Glycine

Alanine

Serine

Valine

Isoleucine

Proline

Threonine

Histidine

Phenylalanine

Arginine

Aspartic Acid

Trehalose

Fructose

Glucose

Maltose

Urea

Sodium PCA

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PCA

Humectant

Sodium Lactate

Buffering

Citric Acid

Buffering

Hydroxypropyl Cyclodextrin

Sodium Chloride

Sodium Hydroxide

Butylene Glycol

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Pentylene Glycol

Acacia Senegal Gum

Xanthan Gum

Carbomer

Polysorbate 20

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Dimethyl Isosorbide

Sodium Benzoate

Caprylyl Glycol

Ethylhexylglycerin

Phenoxyethanol

Chlorphenesin

SkinHit Soothing Serum with Niacinamide and Copper

Water

Niacinamide

Propanediol

Sodium Citrate

Xanthan Gum

Copper PCA

Zinc PCA

Sodium Benzoate

Potassium Sorbate

Citric Acid

Disodium EDTA

Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Oil

Antioxidant

Mentha Piperita Oil

Masking

Water, Niacinamide, Propanediol, Sodium Citrate, Xanthan Gum, Copper PCA, Zinc PCA, Sodium Benzoate, Potassium Sorbate, Citric Acid, Disodium EDTA, Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Oil, Mentha Piperita Oil

Ingredients Explained

These ingredients are found in both products.

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

Citric Acid

Masking, Buffering

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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Sodium Benzoate

Masking, Preservative

Sodium Benzoate is a preservative. It's used in both cosmetic and food products to inhibit the growth of mold and bacteria. It is typically produced synthetically.

Both the US FDA and EU Health Committee have approved the use of sodium benzoate. In the US, levels of 0.1% (of the total product) are allowed.

Sodium benzoate works as a preservative by inhibiting the growth of bacteria inside of cells. It prevents the cell from fermenting a type of sugar using an enzyme called phosphofructokinase.

It is the salt of benzoic acid. Foods containing sodium benzoate include soda, salad dressings, condiments, fruit juices, wines, and snack foods.

Studies for using ascorbic acid and sodium benzoate in cosmetics are lacking, especially in skincare routines with multiple steps.

We always recommend speaking with a professional, such as a dermatologist, if you have any concerns.

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Water

Skin Conditioning, Solvent

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. If you see this, drink a glass of water. Stay hydrated!

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Xanthan Gum

Emulsifying, Emulsion Stabilising, Gel Forming

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.

Learn more about Xanthan Gum