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Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Vichy Liftactiv Peptide-C versus MEDI-PEEL EGF Peel Tox .

Last updated on August 08, 2023. Published on November 08, 2023

Overview

Cool Features

They both contain peptides

Suited For

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

Free From

They both do not contain any parabens or sulfates

What's Inside

They both contain fragrances

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General Moisturizer French Brand France
Exfoliator South Korean Brand South Korea

General Moisturizer

All-purpose moisturizers hydrate the top layer of skin cells.

Exfoliator

Exfoliators are used to exfoliate the skin, or remove dead skin cells from the skin. Exfoliators may be chemical or physical.

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Ingredient Info

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Vichy Liftactiv Peptide-C 41 ingredients

MEDI-PEEL EGF Peel Tox 81 ingredients

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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Vichy Liftactiv Peptide-C 41 ingredients

MEDI-PEEL EGF Peel Tox 81 ingredients

Notable Ingredients

Vitamin C
Vitamin E
Exfoliators (2)
Ceramides
Peptides

Benefits

Hydrating (2)
Redness Reducing
Skin Texture
Anti-Aging (3)
Dark Spots
Scar Healing (3)
Brightening (3)

Concerns

Drying (2)
May Worsen Oily Skin (3)
Acne Trigger
Irritating (3)
Rosacea (4)
Eczema (4)

Benefits

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

Concerns

May Worsen Oily Skin
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Ingredients Compared

Ingredients that are highlighted in purple are present in both products.

Vichy Liftactiv Peptide-C 41 ingredients

MEDI-PEEL EGF Peel Tox 81 ingredients

GlycerinCamellia Sinensis LeafBentoniteWaterDipropylene GlycolCetyl EthylhexanoatePolysorbate 601,2-HexanediolButylene GlycolArtemisia Capillaris ExtractGlycine Soja Germ ExtractPolyglutamic AcidRice Sh-Oligopeptide-1Brassica Oleracea Italica ExtractMedicago Sativa ExtractBrassica Oleracea Capitata Leaf ExtractTriticum Vulgare Germ ExtractBrassica Campestris ExtractRaphanus Sativus Seed ExtractLysine HistidineArginineAspartic AcidThreonineSerineGlutamic AcidProlineGlycineAlanineValineMethionineIsoleucineLeucineTyrosinePhenylalanineCysteineGlycyrrhiza Glabra Root ExtractCimicifuga Dahurica Root ExtractPolygonum Multiflorum Root ExtractSesamum Indicum Seed ExtractPhellinus Linteus ExtractAngelica Gigas Root ExtractMorus Alba Bark ExtractPaeonia Albiflora Root ExtractSophora Angustifolia Root ExtractScutellaria Baicalensis Root ExtractLactobacillus/Soybean Ferment ExtractSalix Alba Bark ExtractCinnamomum Cassia Bark ExtractOriganum Vulgare Leaf ExtractChamaecyparis Obtusa Leaf ExtractPortulaca Oleracea ExtractDiospyros Kaki Leaf ExtractVitis Vinifera Fruit ExtractCoffea Arabica Seed ExtractCarthamus Tinctorius Flower ExtractPolygonum Cuspidatum Root ExtractCamellia Sinensis Leaf ExtractCastanea Crenata Shell ExtractZanthoxylum Piperitum Fruit ExtractMadecassosidePentylene GlycolHydrolyzed SpongeLavandula Angustifolia OilSelaginella Lepidophylla ExtractSodium Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate CopolymerIsohexadecaneStearic AcidSorbitan StearateEthylhexylglycerinCaprylyl GlycolXanthan GumAllantoinPolysorbate 80Sodium HyaluronateHydroxyacetophenoneDipotassium GlycyrrhizateGeraniolLimoneneMethyl 2-OctynoateChromium Oxide Greens

Ingredients Side-by-side

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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: 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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Vichy Liftactiv Peptide-C contains this as ingredient number 1.

MEDI-PEEL EGF Peel Tox contains this as ingredient number 4.

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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Vichy Liftactiv Peptide-C contains this as ingredient number 2.

MEDI-PEEL EGF Peel Tox contains this as ingredient number 1.

3
What it does: Emollient, Skin Conditioning, Solvent
Community Rating: Mixed

Isohexadecane is added to enhance texture, emulsify, and to help cleanse. It is an isoparrafin. It is a component of petrolatum.

Due to its large size, Isohexadecane is not absorbed by the skin. Instead, it sits on top and acts as an emollient. Emollients help keep your skin soft and smooth by trapping moisture within.

Isohexadecane is often used in products designed to help oily skin. It is lightweight and non-greasy while helping to moisturize. When mixed with silicones, it gives a product a silky feel.

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Vichy Liftactiv Peptide-C contains this as ingredient number 4.

MEDI-PEEL EGF Peel Tox contains this as ingredient number 67.

4
What it does: Masking, Solvent
Community Rating: Disliked

Dipropylene Glycol is a synthetically created stabilizer and solvent. It is a part of the glycol class in the alcohol family.

Dipropylene Glycol helps dissolve and evenly distribute ingredients. It also helps decrease viscosity and thin out texture.

As a masking agent, Dipropylene Glycol can be used to cover the smell of other ingredients. However, it does not have a scent.

Studies show Dipropylene Glycol is considered safe to use in skincare.

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Vichy Liftactiv Peptide-C contains this as ingredient number 28.

MEDI-PEEL EGF Peel Tox contains this as ingredient number 5.

5
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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Vichy Liftactiv Peptide-C contains this as ingredient number 30.

MEDI-PEEL EGF Peel Tox contains this as ingredient number 71.

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

Vichy Liftactiv Peptide-C 41 ingredients

MEDI-PEEL EGF Peel Tox 81 ingredients

32% are loved or liked
12% have mixed ratings
39% are disliked or very disliked
17% have no rating yet
54% are loved or liked
10% have mixed ratings
12% are disliked or very disliked
23% have no rating yet

Usage

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Vichy Liftactiv Peptide-C 41 ingredients

MEDI-PEEL EGF Peel Tox 81 ingredients

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