ZO Skin Health Growth Factor Serum Versus Alastin Regenerating Skin Nectar
Overview
What they are
These products are both reef safe serums. They have a total of 5 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain peptides and Vitamin E
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 or parabens
What's Inside
They both contain fragrances and silicones
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Ingredient Info
ZO Skin Health Growth Factor Serum 34 ingredients
Alastin Regenerating Skin Nectar 22 ingredients
About this product
About this product
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ZO Skin Health Growth Factor Serum 34 ingredients
Alastin Regenerating Skin Nectar 22 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningCyclopentasiloxane
Emollient
Dipropylene Glycol
MaskingPropylene Glycol
Humectant
Dimethicone
Emollient
Glycerin
Humectant
Dimethicone Crosspolymer
Emulsion StabilisingDimethicone/PEG-10/15 Crosspolymer
PEG-12 Dimethicone Crosspolymer
EmulsifyingButylene Glycol
Humectant
Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer
Skin ConditioningSodium Phosphate
BufferingPanthenyl Triacetate
Phospholipids
Skin ConditioningMagnesium Sulfate
Hydrolyzed Sericin
Skin ConditioningEthyl Linoleate
Emollient
Buddleja Davidii Meristem Cell Culture
Skin ConditioningAngelica Polymorpha Sinensis Root Extract
Skin ConditioningDipeptide Diaminobutyroyl Benzylamide Diacetate
Skin Conditioning
Lactobacillus/Panax Ginseng Root Extract Ferment Filtrate
Skin ConditioningDisodium Acetyl Glucosamine Phosphate
Skin ConditioningAcetyl Tyrosine
Skin ConditioningDimethiconol
Emollient
Oleyl Alcohol
Emollient
Proline
Skin ConditioningParfum
Masking
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Beta-Glucan
Skin Conditioning
Adenosine Triphosphate
Skin ConditioningHydrolyzed Vegetable Protein
Skin ConditioningSodium Chloride
Masking
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
Water, Cyclopentasiloxane, Dipropylene Glycol, Propylene Glycol, Dimethicone, Glycerin, Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Dimethicone/PEG-10/15 Crosspolymer, PEG-12 Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Butylene Glycol, Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Sodium Phosphate, Panthenyl Triacetate, Phospholipids, Magnesium Sulfate, Hydrolyzed Sericin, Ethyl Linoleate, Buddleja Davidii Meristem Cell Culture, Angelica Polymorpha Sinensis Root Extract, Dipeptide Diaminobutyroyl Benzylamide Diacetate, Lactobacillus/Panax Ginseng Root Extract Ferment Filtrate, Disodium Acetyl Glucosamine Phosphate, Acetyl Tyrosine, Dimethiconol, Oleyl Alcohol, Proline, Parfum, Tocopherol, Beta-Glucan, Adenosine Triphosphate, Hydrolyzed Vegetable Protein, Sodium Chloride, Xanthan Gum, Phenoxyethanol
Cyclopentasiloxane
Emollient
Dimethicone Crosspolymer
Emulsion StabilisingPentaerythrityl Tetraisostearate
Emollient
Heptyl Undecylenate
Emollient
Glycine Soja Oil
Emollient
Panthenyl Triacetate
Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1
Skin Conditioning
Palmitoyl Hexapeptide-12
Skin Conditioning
Naringenin
Skin ConditioningOleuropein
Antioxidant
Olea Europaea Leaf Extract
Perfuming
Phosphatidylserine
Emulsion StabilisingArnica Montana Extract
Skin ConditioningPhospholipids
Skin ConditioningDunaliella Salina Extract
Skin ConditioningTocopherol
Antioxidant
Ascorbyl Palmitate
Antioxidant
Squalane
Emollient
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
MaskingCaprylyl Methicone
Skin Conditioning
Propylene Carbonate
SolventStearalkonium Hectorite
Gel FormingCyclopentasiloxane, Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Pentaerythrityl Tetraisostearate, Heptyl Undecylenate, Glycine Soja Oil, Panthenyl Triacetate, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1, Palmitoyl Hexapeptide-12, Naringenin, Oleuropein, Olea Europaea Leaf Extract, Phosphatidylserine, Arnica Montana Extract, Phospholipids, Dunaliella Salina Extract, Tocopherol, Ascorbyl Palmitate, Squalane, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Caprylyl Methicone, Propylene Carbonate, Stearalkonium Hectorite
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Cyclopentasiloxane, or D5, is a silicone used to improve texture of products and trap moisture.
D5 is considered lightweight and volatile. Volatile means it evaporates quickly after application. Once evaporated, D5 leaves a thin barrier that helps keep skin hydrated.
It is also an emollient. Emollients help soften the skin and prevent water loss. Silicones create a silky texture in products. D5 helps other ingredients become more spreadable.
Studies show D5 is safe to use in skincare products. We recommend speaking with a skincare professional if you have concerns.
Learn more about CyclopentasiloxaneDimethicone Crosspolymer is a silicone created by modifying dimethicone with hydrocarbon side chains. Due to its large size, it does not penetrate skin. It is considered non-occlusive.
Dimethicone Crosspolymer is used to stabilize and thicken products. It also helps give products a silky feel.
We don't have a description for Panthenyl Triacetate yet.
Phospholipids are naturally found in our skin as they are the main component of cell membranes. Phospholipids have humectant, emollient, antioxidant properties.
Phospholipids are complex lipids that contain glycerin, two fatty acids, and a phosphate group. Some foods that contain phospholipids include soybeans and milk. The phospholipids found in soy come from Lecithin. This ingredient can also be synthetically created.
Due to their hygroscopic nature, they act as both humectants and emollients. Humectants draw moisture from the air to your skin, while emollients help trap moisture in.
The phospholipids in our skin can be naturally depleted. Replenishing the phospholipids in our skin can help hydrate your skin.
Studies show phospholipids display antioxidant activity and may help with reducing the signs of aging.
This ingredient is non-occlusive.
Some types of phospholipids:
Learn more about PhospholipidsTocopherol (also known as Vitamin E) is a common antioxidant used to help protect the skin from free-radicals and strengthen the skin barrier. It's also fat soluble - this means our skin is great at absorbing it.
Vitamin E also helps keep your natural skin lipids healthy. Your lipid skin barrier naturally consists of lipids, ceramides, and fatty acids. Vitamin E offers extra protection for your skin’s lipid barrier, keeping your skin healthy and nourished.
Another benefit is a bit of UV protection. Vitamin E helps reduce the damage caused by UVB rays. (It should not replace your sunscreen). Combining it with Vitamin C can decrease sunburned cells and hyperpigmentation after UV exposure.
You might have noticed Vitamin E + C often paired together. This is because it is great at stabilizing Vitamin C. Using the two together helps increase the effectiveness of both ingredients.
There are often claims that Vitamin E can reduce/prevent scarring, but these claims haven't been confirmed by scientific research.
Learn more about TocopherolIngredient Ratings
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ZO Skin Health Growth Factor Serum 34 ingredients
Alastin Regenerating Skin Nectar 22 ingredients
Reviews
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ZO Skin Health Growth Factor Serum 34 ingredients
TL;DR: Very soothing, VERY expensive, but works VERY well. Strong perfume smell you need to get used to.
...This works and I'm MAD about it.
I got suckered into this at my plastic surgeon's office during a laser consult by the esthetician, and...$168 later walked out with it thinking "WHAT HAVE I DONE?" Committed, I begrudgingly tried this praying I'd hate it so I wouldn't have to repurchase Show more
Alastin Regenerating Skin Nectar 22 ingredients
Speeds up recovery time after laser and micro-needling procedures <3
Smooths repairs and regenerates
