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Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of VT Cosmetics Reedle Shot Power versus AMPLE:N Ceramide Shot Ampoule .

Published on December 19, 2023

Overview

What they are

These products are both reef safe . They have a total of 9 ingredients in common

Cool Features

They both contain niacinamide

Suited For

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

Free From

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

What's Inside

They both contain oils

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Facial Treatment South Korean Brand South Korea
Ampoule South Korean Brand South Korea

Facial Treatment

Facial treatments are specially designed to treat a skin concern. Acne treatments and anti-aging products are common examples of facial treatments.

Ampoule

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

Price

Ingredient Info

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VT Cosmetics Reedle Shot 43 ingredients

AMPLE:N Ceramide Shot Ampoule 35 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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VT Cosmetics Reedle Shot 43 ingredients

AMPLE:N Ceramide Shot Ampoule 35 ingredients

Notable Ingredients

Niacinamide
Hyaluronic Acid

Benefits

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

Concerns

May Worsen Oily Skin
Acne Trigger

Notable Ingredients

Niacinamide
Ceramides (3)

Benefits

Hydrating (6)
Good For Oily Skin
Redness Reducing (8)
Reduces Irritation (5)
Reduces Large Pores
Anti-Aging (4)
Dark Spots
Scar Healing (2)
Acne Fighting
Brightening (2)
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Ingredients Compared

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VT Cosmetics Reedle Shot 43 ingredients

AMPLE:N Ceramide Shot Ampoule 35 ingredients

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Ingredients Explained

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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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VT Cosmetics Reedle Shot Power contains this as ingredient number 1.

AMPLE:N Ceramide Shot Ampoule 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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VT Cosmetics Reedle Shot Power contains this as ingredient number 3.

AMPLE:N Ceramide Shot Ampoule contains this as ingredient number 3.

3
What it does: Smoothing
Community Rating: Loved

Niacinamide has emerged as an all-star ingredient due to its many benefits.

It is known to treat acne by reducing inflammation. It also helps fade dark-spots and strengthen the skin by promoting the growth of the ceramide barrier.

Other benefits include smoothing wrinkles and minimizing redness.

The cherry on top? Niacinamide can also help build keratin, a protein that keeps skin firm.

When incorporating niacinamide into your routine, look out for concentration amounts. Typically, 5% niacinamide provides benefits such as fading dark spots. However, if you have sensitive skin, it is better to begin with a smaller concentration.

Niacinamide can be mixed with other ingredients to boost benefits. For instance, it has shown to be effective when used with copper, folic acid, and zinc to treat acne.

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VT Cosmetics Reedle Shot Power contains this as ingredient number 4.

AMPLE:N Ceramide Shot Ampoule contains this as ingredient number 8.

4
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.

VT Cosmetics Reedle Shot Power contains this as ingredient number 5.

AMPLE:N Ceramide Shot Ampoule contains this as ingredient number 2.

5
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.

VT Cosmetics Reedle Shot Power contains this as ingredient number 7.

AMPLE:N Ceramide Shot Ampoule contains this as ingredient number 7.

6
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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VT Cosmetics Reedle Shot Power contains this as ingredient number 14.

AMPLE:N Ceramide Shot Ampoule contains this as ingredient number 29.

7
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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VT Cosmetics Reedle Shot Power contains this as ingredient number 15.

AMPLE:N Ceramide Shot Ampoule contains this as ingredient number 13.

8
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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VT Cosmetics Reedle Shot Power contains this as ingredient number 21.

AMPLE:N Ceramide Shot Ampoule contains this as ingredient number 26.

9
What it does: Masking, Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Mixed

Arginine is an amino acid that is important for human development. Your body uses is it to produce hair keratin and skin collagen.

As a cosmetic ingredient, Arginine has antioxidant properties and can also help repair damaged skin. This ingredient is derived either synthetically or from animals.

Arginine isn't fungal acne safe when used in the presence of other lipids (fats, fatty acids, oils, esters, etc). Oils and fats occur naturally within the skin, so take caution when using Arginine if you're prone to fungal acne.

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VT Cosmetics Reedle Shot Power contains this as ingredient number 34.

AMPLE:N Ceramide Shot Ampoule contains this as ingredient number 17.

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

VT Cosmetics Reedle Shot 43 ingredients

AMPLE:N Ceramide Shot Ampoule 35 ingredients

67% are loved or liked
14% have mixed ratings
12% are disliked or very disliked
7% have no rating yet
57% are loved or liked
11% have mixed ratings
23% are disliked or very disliked
9% have no rating yet

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VT Cosmetics Reedle Shot 43 ingredients

AMPLE:N Ceramide Shot Ampoule 35 ingredients

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Reviews

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VT Cosmetics Reedle Shot 43 ingredients

5.0 /5
from 1 rating
Hydrating (1) Irritating (1) Works Well (1)
AnaG's avatar

AnaG

1 month ago · Dry Skin
Review

My husband and I, we both use this product. We have notice good results, very different because we have different skin types. I see a more calm and...

My husband and I, we both use this product. We have notice good results, very different because we have different skin types. I see a more calm and uniform skin tone, he has his rosacea under control. The other big difference is that he feels comfortable using it and I hate it, but I notice the effects when I don't use it. Conclusion: if you have sensitive skin you are not going to enjoy using it but your skin may like it (or not)

AMPLE:N Ceramide Shot Ampoule 35 ingredients

3.5 /5
from 2 ratings
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YousifShamoon

1 year ago · Combination Skin
Review

i don't know
i think this product wasn't made for me but i didn't know that when i ordered it. i wanted to use this alongside theinkeylist's...

i don't know
i think this product wasn't made for me but i didn't know that when i ordered it. i wanted to use this alongside theinkeylist's retinol serum to minimize the purging but no purging ever happened, so i can't say if this serum worked or if the retinol serum was just too weak for my skin that was used to benzyl peroxide twice a day from the effaclar duo+ which i don't use anymore because it would be too harsh with retinol. all i can say is the serum feels very sticky and the dropper isn't the best, but i don't wanna give a bad review just because of that. ideally i would've gotten purito's unscented serum but they don't ship to germany through yesstyle.

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