Theramid Copper Peptide Versus Paula's Choice Peptide Booster
Updated on August 07, 2024
Overview
What they are
These products are both cruelty-free and reef safe . They have a total of 7 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain peptides
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin, sensitive skin, scar healing, dark spots and better texture
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, fragrances, oils, parabens or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain silicones
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Ingredient Info
Theramid Copper Peptide 34 ingredients
Paula's Choice Peptide Booster 56 ingredients
What's inside (and what isn't)
What's inside (and what isn't)
At a glance
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Theramid Copper Peptide 34 ingredients
Paula's Choice Peptide Booster 56 ingredients
Benefits
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Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningPropanediol
Solvent
Cyclopentasiloxane
Emollient
Dimethicone
Emollient
Betaine
Humectant
Copper Tripeptide-1
Skin Conditioning
Bifida Ferment Lysate
Skin Conditioning
Cyclohexasiloxane
Emollient
Glycerin
Humectant
Sodium Chloride
Masking
Polyglyceryl-4 Isostearate
Emulsifying
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Acetyl Tetrapeptide-2
Skin Conditioning
Trifluoroacetyl Tripeptide-2
Skin Conditioning
Sh-Oligopeptide-1
Skin Conditioning
Sh-Oligopeptide-2
Skin Conditioning
Sh-Polypeptide-1
Skin Conditioning
Sh-Polypeptide-11
Sh-Polypeptide-9
Skin Conditioning
Acetyl Hexapeptide-1
Skin Conditioning
Bacillus/Folic Acid Ferment Filtrate Extract
Antioxidant
Cetyl PEG/PPG-10/1 Dimethicone
Emulsifying
Hexyl Laurate
Emollient
PEG/PPG-18/18 Dimethicone
Emulsifying
Lecithin
Emollient
Acetyl Glutamine
Skin ConditioningCaprylyl Glycol
EmollientButylene Glycol
Humectant
Dextran
Disodium EDTA
Acetic Acid
Buffering1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Water, Propanediol, Cyclopentasiloxane, Dimethicone, Betaine, Copper Tripeptide-1, Bifida Ferment Lysate, Cyclohexasiloxane, Glycerin, Sodium Chloride, Polyglyceryl-4 Isostearate, Sodium Hyaluronate, Acetyl Tetrapeptide-2, Trifluoroacetyl Tripeptide-2, Sh-Oligopeptide-1, Sh-Oligopeptide-2, Sh-Polypeptide-1, Sh-Polypeptide-11, Sh-Polypeptide-9, Acetyl Hexapeptide-1, Bacillus/Folic Acid Ferment Filtrate Extract, Cetyl PEG/PPG-10/1 Dimethicone, Hexyl Laurate, PEG/PPG-18/18 Dimethicone, Lecithin, Acetyl Glutamine, Caprylyl Glycol, Butylene Glycol, Dextran, Disodium EDTA, Acetic Acid, 1,2-Hexanediol, Sodium Benzoate, Phenoxyethanol
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
PEG-8 Dimethicone
Emulsifying
Tripeptide-1
Skin Conditioning
Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1
Skin Conditioning
Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7
Skin Conditioning
Palmitoyl Hexapeptide-12
Skin Conditioning
Myristoyl Hexapeptide-16
Skin Conditioning
Myristoyl Pentapeptide-17
Skin Conditioning
Hexanoyl Dipeptide-3 Norleucine Acetate
Skin Conditioning
Azelaoyl Bis-Dipeptide-10
Skin Conditioning
Glycoproteins
Skin Conditioning
Phospholipids
Skin Conditioning
Adenosine
Skin Conditioning
Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate
Humectant
Arginine
Masking
Valine
MaskingGlycine
Buffering
Alanine
MaskingGlutamic Acid
Humectant
Serine
Masking
Threonine
Yeast Extract
Skin Conditioning
Isoleucine
Skin ConditioningProline
Skin ConditioningHistidine
Humectant
Phenylalanine
Masking
PCA
Humectant
Phytic Acid
Panax Ginseng Root Extract
Emollient
Sodium PCA
Humectant
Psidium Guajava Fruit Extract
AstringentEuterpe Oleracea Fruit Extract
Ahnfeltiopsis Concinna Extract
Skin Conditioning
Dextran
Hydrolyzed Silk
Humectant
Lecithin
Emollient
Glyceryl Polymethacrylate
C12-16 Pareth-9
EmulsifyingTrideceth-12
EmulsifyingSodium Lactate
BufferingCarbomer
Emulsion StabilisingAspartic Acid
Masking
Polysorbate 20
Emulsifying
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Caprylyl Glycol
EmollientPEG-8
HumectantC11-15 Pareth-7
EmulsifyingGuar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride
Skin ConditioningPhytosteryl/Octyldodecyl Lauroyl Glutamate
Skin ConditioningEctoin
Skin Conditioning
Citrate Buffer
Trimethylsiloxyamodimethicone
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Sodium Hydroxide
BufferingEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningWater, Glycerin, PEG-8 Dimethicone, Tripeptide-1, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1, Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7, Palmitoyl Hexapeptide-12, Myristoyl Hexapeptide-16, Myristoyl Pentapeptide-17, Hexanoyl Dipeptide-3 Norleucine Acetate, Azelaoyl Bis-Dipeptide-10, Glycoproteins, Phospholipids, Adenosine, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Arginine, Valine, Glycine, Alanine, Glutamic Acid, Serine, Threonine, Yeast Extract, Isoleucine, Proline, Histidine, Phenylalanine, PCA, Phytic Acid, Panax Ginseng Root Extract, Sodium PCA, Psidium Guajava Fruit Extract, Euterpe Oleracea Fruit Extract, Ahnfeltiopsis Concinna Extract, Dextran, Hydrolyzed Silk, Lecithin, Glyceryl Polymethacrylate, C12-16 Pareth-9, Trideceth-12, Sodium Lactate, Carbomer, Aspartic Acid, Polysorbate 20, Butylene Glycol, Caprylyl Glycol, PEG-8, C11-15 Pareth-7, Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride, Phytosteryl/Octyldodecyl Lauroyl Glutamate, Ectoin, Citrate Buffer, Trimethylsiloxyamodimethicone, Phenoxyethanol, Sodium Hydroxide, Ethylhexylglycerin
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
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. If you see this, drink a glass of water. Stay hydrated!
Learn more about WaterGlycerin 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 GlycerinLecithin is a term for a group of substances found in the cell membranes of plants, animals, and humans. They are made up of mixture of phospholipids.
This ingredient has emollient and emulsifying properties.
As an emollient, lecithen helps soften the skin and creates a barrier to keep moisture in.
As an emulsifier, it also helps prevent water and oil ingredients from separating. Lecithin can also help ingredients be better absorbed by the skin.
This is because the phospholipids in lecithin produce liposomes. Liposomes help other ingredients get through the skin barrier.
Depending on the source of this ingredient, lecithin may not be fungal acne safe. This is because some sources of lecithin come from soybean oil, which may feed the malassezia yeast that feeds fungal acne.
We recommend reaching out to the brand you are purchasing from to inquire about the source of their lecithin.
Learn more about LecithinCaprylyl 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 GlycolButylene Glycol (or BG) is used within cosmetic products for a few different reasons:
Overall, Butylene Glycol is a safe and well-rounded ingredient that works well with other ingredients.
Though this ingredient works well with most skin types, some people with sensitive skin may experience a reaction such as allergic rashes, closed comedones, or itchiness.
Learn more about Butylene GlycolDextran is a sugar (polysaccharide) with skin hydrating properties.
Fun fact: Louis Pasteur first discovered this ingredient as a microbial product in wine.
Phenoxyethanol is a preservative that has germicide, antimicrobial, and aromatic properties. Studies show that phenoxyethanol can prevent 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.
Ingredient Ratings
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When to use
Theramid Copper Peptide 34 ingredients
Paula's Choice Peptide Booster 56 ingredients
Reviews
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Theramid Copper Peptide 34 ingredients
Post acne Scar /skin barrier boosting effect And it's really good together with the 10% Azelaic Acid Booster ( Paula's Choice)
