Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of The Ordinary Multi Peptides + Copper Peptide 1% versus DefenAge 8 in 1 Bioserum .
Last updated on July 14, 2023. Published on November 05, 2023
Overview
What they are
These products are both 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 scar healing
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, fragrances, parabens or sulfates
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Ingredient Info
The Ordinary Multi Peptides + Copper Peptide 1% 49 ingredients
DefenAge 8 in 1 Bioserum 34 ingredients
Alcohol Free
This product is free of harsh alcohols 🎉
Silicon Free
This product is free of silicons 🎉
Fragrance Free
This product is free of fragrances 🎉
Sulfate Free
This product is free of sulfates 🎉
Paraben Free
This product is free of parabens 🎉
Oil Free
This product is free of oils 🎉
Not Malassezia Safe
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Reef Safe
This product is free of ingredients that damage reefs 🎉
EU Allergen Free
This product is free of EU allergens 🎉
Vegan
This product is vegan 🎉
Cruelty Free
This product is cruelty-free 🎉
Alcohol Free
This product is free of harsh alcohols 🎉
Contains Silicon
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Fragrance Free
This product is free of fragrances 🎉
Sulfate Free
This product is free of sulfates 🎉
Paraben Free
This product is free of parabens 🎉
Contains Oils
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Not Malassezia Safe
Ingredients in this product that are not malassezia safe:
Reef Safe
This product is free of ingredients that damage reefs 🎉
EU Allergen Free
This product is free of EU allergens 🎉
Non Vegan
This product is not vegan 😥
Cruelty Free
This product is cruelty-free 🎉
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The Ordinary Multi Peptides + Copper Peptide 1% 49 ingredients
DefenAge 8 in 1 Bioserum 34 ingredients
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Ingredients that are highlighted in purple are present in both products.
The Ordinary Multi Peptides + Copper Peptide 1% 49 ingredients
DefenAge 8 in 1 Bioserum 34 ingredients
Water • Glycerin • Lactococcus Ferment Lysate • Copper Tripeptide-1 • Acetyl Hexapeptide-8 • Pentapeptide-18 • Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1 • Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7 • Palmitoyl Tripeptide-38 • Dipeptide Diaminobutyroyl Benzylamide Diacetate • Acetylarginyltryptophyl Diphenylglycine • Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer • Sodium Hyaluronate • Allantoin • Glycine • Alanine • Serine • Valine • Isoleucine • Proline • Threonine • Histidine • Phenylalanine • Arginine • Aspartic Acid • Trehalose • Fructose • Glucose • Maltose • Urea • Sodium PCA • PCA • Sodium Lactate • Citric Acid • Hydroxypropyl Cyclodextrin • Sodium Chloride • Sodium Hydroxide • Butylene Glycol • Pentylene Glycol • Acacia Senegal Gum • Xanthan Gum • Carbomer • Polysorbate 20 • Dimethyl Isosorbide • Sodium Benzoate • Caprylyl Glycol • Ethylhexylglycerin • Phenoxyethanol • Chlorphenesin
Water • Cyclopentasiloxane • Glycerin • Niacinamide • Sinorhizobium Meliloti Ferment Filtrate • Dimethicone • Polysorbate 20 • Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer • Lauryl Peg-9 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone • Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate Crosspolymer • Phospholipids • Alpha-Arbutin • Palmitoyl Tripeptide-38 • Sodium Hyaluronate • Arabidopsis Thaliana Extract • Maris Limus Extract • Ergothioneine • Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil • Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract • Tocopheryl Acetate • Ubiquinone • Leuconostoc Ferment Filtrate • Serum Albumin • Alanyl Glutamine • Caprylic Acid • Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose • Lecithin • Hydroxypropyl Cyclodextrin • Phytic Acid • Phenoxyethanol • Caprylyl Glycol • Ethylhexylglycerin • Hexylene Glycol • Sodium Chloride
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Ingredients Explained
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Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
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!
Learn more about WaterThe Ordinary Multi Peptides + Copper Peptide 1% contains this as ingredient number 1.
DefenAge 8 in 1 Bioserum contains this as ingredient number 1.
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.
Learn more about GlycerinThe Ordinary Multi Peptides + Copper Peptide 1% contains this as ingredient number 2.
DefenAge 8 in 1 Bioserum contains this as ingredient number 3.
Palmitoyl Tripeptide-38 isn't fungal acne safe and is a peptide.
The Ordinary Multi Peptides + Copper Peptide 1% contains this as ingredient number 9.
DefenAge 8 in 1 Bioserum contains this as ingredient number 13.
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:
Learn more about Sodium HyaluronateThe Ordinary Multi Peptides + Copper Peptide 1% contains this as ingredient number 13.
DefenAge 8 in 1 Bioserum contains this as ingredient number 14.
We don't have a description for Hydroxypropyl Cyclodextrin.
The Ordinary Multi Peptides + Copper Peptide 1% contains this as ingredient number 35.
DefenAge 8 in 1 Bioserum contains this as ingredient number 28.
Chances are, you eat sodium chloride every day. Sodium Chloride is also known as table salt.
This ingredient has many purposes in skincare: thickener, emulsifier, and exfoliator.
You'll most likely find this ingredient in cleansers where it is used to create a gel-like texture. As an emulsifier, it also prevents ingredients from separating.
There is much debate on whether this ingredient is comedogenic. The short answer - comedogenic ratings don't tell the whole story. Learn more about comegodenic ratings here.
The concensus about this ingredient causing acne seems to be divided. Research is needed to understand if this ingredient does cause acne.
Scrubs may use salt as the primary exfoliating ingredient.
Learn more about Sodium ChlorideThe Ordinary Multi Peptides + Copper Peptide 1% contains this as ingredient number 36.
DefenAge 8 in 1 Bioserum contains this as ingredient number 34.
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 20The Ordinary Multi Peptides + Copper Peptide 1% contains this as ingredient number 43.
DefenAge 8 in 1 Bioserum contains this as ingredient number 7.
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 GlycolThe Ordinary Multi Peptides + Copper Peptide 1% contains this as ingredient number 46.
DefenAge 8 in 1 Bioserum contains this as ingredient number 31.
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.
DefenAge 8 in 1 Bioserum contains this as ingredient number 32.
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.
DefenAge 8 in 1 Bioserum contains this as ingredient number 30.
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The Ordinary Multi Peptides + Copper Peptide 1% 49 ingredients
DefenAge 8 in 1 Bioserum 34 ingredients
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Reviews
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The Ordinary Multi Peptides + Copper Peptide 1% 49 ingredients
SkylerMikalson
I've slept on peptides for way too long. Don't make the same mistake!
This product has made my skin look more youthful in a way I didn't know...
I've slept on peptides for way too long. Don't make the same mistake!
This product has made my skin look more youthful in a way I didn't know was possible, and has increased my skin's baseline level of hydration in a way that other hydrating products have not.
traceyy
I am starting to really appreciate peptides in my skincare routine and this serum was a fabulous first-timer for me. I would definitely repurchase...
I am starting to really appreciate peptides in my skincare routine and this serum was a fabulous first-timer for me. I would definitely repurchase this, but I am fickle and tend to reach for more luxurious formulations. This is a great peptide to try for anyone who is hoping to explore!
DefenAge 8 in 1 Bioserum 34 ingredients
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