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Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of The Ordinary Multi Peptides + Copper Peptide 1% versus Biossance Squalane + Copper Peptide Rapid Plumping Serum .

Last updated on July 14, 2023. Published on July 20, 2023

Overview

What they are

These products are both vegan, cruelty-free, and reef safe serums. They have a total of 10 ingredients in common

Cool Features

They both contain hyaluronic acid and peptides

Suited For

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

Free From

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

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Serum

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

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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Buy Multi Peptides + Copper Peptide 1%

Starts at $30.90
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Starts at $68.00

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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Benefits

Hydrating (2)
Redness Reducing
Reduces Irritation
Skin Texture
Anti-Aging
Scar Healing
Brightening

Concerns

Drying
Acne Trigger
Rosacea (2)
Eczema

Benefits

Hydrating (2)
Redness Reducing
Reduces Irritation (2)
Reduces Large Pores
Anti-Aging (2)
Acne Fighting
Brightening
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Ingredients Compared

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Ingredients Explained

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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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The Ordinary Multi Peptides + Copper Peptide 1% contains this as ingredient number 1.

Biossance Squalane + Copper Peptide Rapid Plumping Serum contains this as ingredient number 1.

2
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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The Ordinary Multi Peptides + Copper Peptide 1% contains this as ingredient number 2.

Biossance Squalane + Copper Peptide Rapid Plumping Serum contains this as ingredient number 2.

3
What it does: Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Loved

Copper Tripeptide-1 is a peptide naturally found in body fluids. Peptides are building blocks for protein.

Studies show this ingredient tells our body to create more collagen and elastin. Collagen is a protein that makes connective tissue. Elastin is the protein responsible for giving our skin elasticity. Our bodies start to slow down collagen and elastin production with age.

Boosting collagen and elastin production can help create a healthier skin barrier. Having a healthy skin barrier means having firm and hydrated skin. It's a win-win situation!

Studies show this ingredient can help with scar healing. This is because it breaks down damaged collagen, the main component of scar tissue. It may also help with reducing sunspots, acne scars, and uneven skin tone.

This ingredient is also an antioxidant. Antioxidants help the body fight off free-radicals. Free radicals are molecules that damage our cells, such as pollution and tobacco smoke.

More benefits: Copper Tripeptide-1 helps maintain tissues in blood vessels and promote natural hyaluronic acid in skin.

Read more about other common types of peptides here:

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The Ordinary Multi Peptides + Copper Peptide 1% contains this as ingredient number 4.

Biossance Squalane + Copper Peptide Rapid Plumping Serum contains this as ingredient number 7.

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What it does: Humectant, Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Loved

Sodium Hyaluronate is hyaluronic acid's salt form. It is commonly derived from the sodium salt of hyaluronic acid.

Like hyaluronic acid, it is great at holding water and acts as a humectant. This makes it a great skin hydrating ingredient.

Sodium Hyaluronate is naturally occurring in our bodies and is mostly found in eye fluid and joints.

These are some other common types of Hyaluronic Acid:

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The Ordinary Multi Peptides + Copper Peptide 1% contains this as ingredient number 13.

Biossance Squalane + Copper Peptide Rapid Plumping Serum contains this as ingredient number 5.

5
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:

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The Ordinary Multi Peptides + Copper Peptide 1% contains this as ingredient number 34.

Biossance Squalane + Copper Peptide Rapid Plumping Serum contains this as ingredient number 31.

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What it does: Masking
Community Rating: Disliked

We don't have a description for Acacia Senegal Gum.

The Ordinary Multi Peptides + Copper Peptide 1% contains this as ingredient number 40.

Biossance Squalane + Copper Peptide Rapid Plumping Serum contains this as ingredient number 27.

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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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The Ordinary Multi Peptides + Copper Peptide 1% contains this as ingredient number 41.

Biossance Squalane + Copper Peptide Rapid Plumping Serum contains this as ingredient number 28.

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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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The Ordinary Multi Peptides + Copper Peptide 1% contains this as ingredient number 46.

Biossance Squalane + Copper Peptide Rapid Plumping Serum contains this as ingredient number 32.

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What it does: Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Mixed

Ethylhexylglycerin (we can't pronounce this either) is commonly used as a preservative and skin softener. It is derived from glyceryl.

You might see Ethylhexylglycerin often paired with other preservatives such as phenoxyethanol. Ethylhexylglycerin has been found to increase the effectiveness of these other preservatives.

The Ordinary Multi Peptides + Copper Peptide 1% contains this as ingredient number 47.

Biossance Squalane + Copper Peptide Rapid Plumping Serum contains this as ingredient number 30.

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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.

The Ordinary Multi Peptides + Copper Peptide 1% contains this as ingredient number 48.

Biossance Squalane + Copper Peptide Rapid Plumping Serum contains this as ingredient number 29.

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

63% are loved or liked
10% have mixed ratings
20% are disliked or very disliked
6% have no rating yet
63% are loved or liked
6% have mixed ratings
19% are disliked or very disliked
13% have no rating yet

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Reviews

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The Ordinary Multi Peptides + Copper Peptide 1% 49 ingredients

5.0 /5
from 6 ratings
Absorbs Well (1) Expensive (1) Hydrating (1) Strong Scent (1) Works Well (1)
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AnaG

26 days ago · Dry Skin
Review

Awe full smell. It works for me. I am trying to find other peptide serums that work and is more pleasant to use (but I need to finish my last...

Awe full smell. It works for me. I am trying to find other peptide serums that work and is more pleasant to use (but I need to finish my last repurchased bottle). Especially because the price has increased a lot. Will update.

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AnneMarieD_920

7 months ago · Combination Skin
Review

helps with everything

Biossance Squalane + Copper Peptide Rapid Plumping Serum 32 ingredients

4.5 /5
from 2 ratings

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