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Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of The Plant Base Time Stop Collagen Ampoule versus Neogen Real Bakuchiol Firming Serum .

Published on March 01, 2022

Overview

What they are

These products are both reef safe . They have a total of 12 ingredients in common

Cool Features

They both contain hyaluronic acid, peptides, Vitamin C and Vitamin E

Suited For

They're both likely to be good for fighting acne, anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin, oily skin, reducing pores, scar healing, dark spots and better texture

Free From

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

What's Inside

They both contain oils

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Ampoule Brand
Serum South Korean Brand South Korea

Ampoule

Ampoules are created to target one area of concern. They are usually highly concentrated with active or beneficial ingredients.

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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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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Notable Ingredients

Retinoid
Vitamin C
Vitamin E
Exfoliators
Hyaluronic Acid
Peptides

Benefits

Hydrating (2)
Good For Oily Skin
Redness Reducing (6)
Reduces Irritation (5)
Skin Texture
Reduces Large Pores
Anti-Aging (2)
Dark Spots (2)
Scar Healing (3)
Acne Fighting
Brightening (3)

Concerns

Drying
May Worsen Oily Skin
Irritating
Rosacea
Eczema

Notable Ingredients

Vitamin C (2)
Vitamin E (2)
Niacinamide
Hyaluronic Acid
Peptides (2)

Benefits

Hydrating (3)
Good For Oily Skin (3)
Redness Reducing (3)
Skin Texture (2)
Reduces Large Pores
Anti-Aging (4)
Dark Spots (4)
Scar Healing (3)
Acne Fighting
Brightening (7)

Concerns

May Worsen Oily Skin
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Ingredients Explained

These ingredients are found in both products.

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

1
What it does: Humectant, Masking, Skin Conditioning, Solvent
Community Rating: Mixed

Butylene Glycol (or BG) is used within cosmetic products for a few different reasons:

  • It is a solvent, meaning that it helps to dissolve other ingredients. This also enhances the absorption of the product into one's skin.
  • It is a humectant, which means that it helps attract moisture into the skin.
  • It helps improve product application.

Overall, Butylene Glycol is a safe and well-rounded ingredient. It is unlikely to irritate skin, and works well with pretty much all other ingredients.

The Plant Base Time Stop Collagen Ampoule contains this as ingredient number 2.

Neogen Real Bakuchiol Firming Serum contains this as ingredient number 2.

2
What it does: Skin Conditioning, Solvent
Community Rating: Mixed

1,2-Hexanediol is a multi-tasker ingredient. It acts as a preservative to increase shelf-life and can aid other preservatives in preventing microbe growth. 1,2-Hexanediol also helps the skin retain moisture as a humectant.

In products that are water-based, this ingredient can help stabilize perfumes and fragrances. It can also help make the texture of products softer and more smooth.

The Plant Base Time Stop Collagen Ampoule contains this as ingredient number 3.

Neogen Real Bakuchiol Firming Serum contains this as ingredient number 5.

3
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 Plant Base Time Stop Collagen Ampoule contains this as ingredient number 4.

Neogen Real Bakuchiol Firming Serum contains this as ingredient number 1.

4
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 Plant Base Time Stop Collagen Ampoule contains this as ingredient number 5.

Neogen Real Bakuchiol Firming Serum contains this as ingredient number 4.

5
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 Plant Base Time Stop Collagen Ampoule contains this as ingredient number 7.

Neogen Real Bakuchiol Firming Serum contains this as ingredient number 25.

6
What it does: Absorbent
Community Rating: Liked

Dextrin is used to thicken a product and helps bind ingredients together. It is created from starch and glycogen.

As an emulsifier, dextrin prevents ingredients from separating. This helps elongate a product's shelf life.

Studies show coating UV filters with dextrin prevents these ingredients from being absorbed. This helps UV ingredients last longer on the skin.

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The Plant Base Time Stop Collagen Ampoule contains this as ingredient number 22.

Neogen Real Bakuchiol Firming Serum contains this as ingredient number 27.

7
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 Plant Base Time Stop Collagen Ampoule contains this as ingredient number 24.

Neogen Real Bakuchiol Firming Serum contains this as ingredient number 14.

8
What it does: Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Loved

Adenosine is in every living organism. It is one of four components in nucleic acids that helps store our DNA.

Adenosine has many benefits when used. These benefits include hydrating the skin, smoothing skin, and reducing wrinkles. Once applied, adenosine increases collagen production. It also helps with improving firmness and tissue repair.

Studies have found adenosine may also help with wound healing.

In skincare products, Adenosine is usually derived from yeast.

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The Plant Base Time Stop Collagen Ampoule contains this as ingredient number 25.

Neogen Real Bakuchiol Firming Serum contains this as ingredient number 16.

9
What it does: Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Liked

Palmitoyl Tripeptide-5 isn't fungal acne safe and is a peptide.

The Plant Base Time Stop Collagen Ampoule contains this as ingredient number 32.

Neogen Real Bakuchiol Firming Serum contains this as ingredient number 39.

10
What it does: Buffering, Masking
Community Rating: Liked

Tromethamine is an aliphatic compound. An aliphatic compound is an organic compound with open-chained carbon atoms. It is synthetically created. Tromethamine is used to balance pH and improve texture.

As an emulsifier, Tromethamine prevents oil and water ingredients from separating. This helps stabilize the product and elongate a product's shelf life. Tromethamine also makes a product thicker.

Tromethamine helps balance the pH level of a product. Normal pH level of skin is slightly acidic (~4.75-5.5). The acidity of our skin is maintained by our glands and skin biome. Being slightly acidic allows our skin to create an "acid mantle". This acid mantle is a thin barrier that protects our skin from bacteria and contaminants.

Oral Tromethanmine is an anti-inflammatory drug but plays the role of masking, adding fragrance, and/or balancing pH in skincare.

1,3-Propanediol, 2-amino-2-(hydroxymethyl)-

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The Plant Base Time Stop Collagen Ampoule contains this as ingredient number 39.

Neogen Real Bakuchiol Firming Serum contains this as ingredient number 11.

11
What it does: Antioxidant, Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Liked

Tocopheryl Acetate is AKA Vitamin E. It is an antioxidant and protects your skin from free radicals. Free radicals damage the skin by breaking down collagen.

One study found using Tocopheryl Acetate with Vitamin C decreased the number of sunburned cells.

Tocopheryl Acetate is commonly found in both skincare and dietary supplements.

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The Plant Base Time Stop Collagen Ampoule contains this as ingredient number 43.

Neogen Real Bakuchiol Firming Serum contains this as ingredient number 35.

12
What it does: Antioxidant
Community Rating: Liked

Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate is a form of Vitamin C. It is the salt of ascorbic acid.

This ingredient is more gentle than ascorbic acid. It is also more stable when exposed to light and oxygen.

Vitamin C helps reduce redness, improve skin texture, reduce the effects of aging, reduce the visibility of dark spots, and brighten skin.

Your skin uses Vitamin C to produce collagen and collagen production plays a role in having a strong skin barrier and plump skin. As an antioxidant, this ingredient also helps reduce the signs of aging such as fine-lines and wrinkles.

VItamin C helps brighten skin by blocking the process of skin darkening.

In a 2011 study, Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate was found to have antibacterial properties. This may help treat acne.

Read more about other types of Vitamin C:

Learn more about Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate

The Plant Base Time Stop Collagen Ampoule contains this as ingredient number 45.

Neogen Real Bakuchiol Firming Serum contains this as ingredient number 33.

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

46% are loved or liked
17% have mixed ratings
20% are disliked or very disliked
17% have no rating yet
57% are loved or liked
14% have mixed ratings
19% are disliked or very disliked
10% have no rating yet

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The Plant Base Time Stop Collagen Ampoule 46 ingredients

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Neogen Real Bakuchiol Firming Serum 42 ingredients

2.5 /5
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Doesn't Work (1) Hydrating (1)
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kusatsuri

8 months ago · Combination Skin
Review

Still not sure...
I am not so sure whether to like it or not. I tried it out and its my first bottle. So far I did not notice anything bad, but...

Still not sure...
I am not so sure whether to like it or not. I tried it out and its my first bottle. So far I did not notice anything bad, but also nothing really great happened.
I will buy it again because I think it helps getting my skin less fine lines and keeping it smoother BUT I am not sure. I will try it out only at night in combination with the Dr. Different Vitalift nightcreme, maybe this combo will work better. But otherwise I need to test it for a longer period of time I guess...

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AnaG

27 days ago · Dry Skin
Review

My husband likes the feeling in his skin, but can't say if he noticed a difference. I didn't notice any effects so I moved on to try my next...

My husband likes the feeling in his skin, but can't say if he noticed a difference. I didn't notice any effects so I moved on to try my next product. Good product, just not for me.

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