SKIN1004 Madagascar Centella Poremizing Fresh Ampoule Versus MEDI-PEEL Peptide 9 Volume Bio Tox Ampoule Pro

SKIN1004 Madagascar Centella Poremizing Fresh Ampoule Versus MEDI-PEEL Peptide 9 Volume Bio Tox Ampoule Pro Detailed comparison of SKIN1004 Madagascar Centella Poremizing Fresh Ampoule versus MEDI-PEEL Peptide 9 Volume Bio Tox Ampoule Pro. This smoothing ampoule is formulated around Centella Asiatica Extract and Acetyl Hexapeptide-8 to refine skin texture and soften the look of wrinkles. This anti-aging ampoule is formulated around Niacinamide and Adenosine to soften the look of wrinkles and refine skin texture. No concerns Water Butylene Glycol Propanediol 1,2-Hexanediol Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract Centella Asiatica Extract Glycereth-26 Hydroxyacetophenone Glycerin Carbomer Tromethamine Panthenol Ethylhexylglycerin Disodium EDTA Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate Ammonium Polyacryloyldimethyl Taurate Biosaccharide Gum-1 Hyaluronic Acid Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid Sodium Hyaluronate Hydroxyethylcellulose Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract Mineral Salts Tripeptide-3 Acetyl Hexapeptide-8 Acetyl Octapeptide-3 Copper Tripeptide-1 Palmitoyl Pentapeptide-4 Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7 Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1 Tripeptide-1 Tripeptide-2 Water, Butylene Glycol, Propanediol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract, Centella Asiatica Extract, Glycereth-26, Hydroxyacetophenone, Glycerin, Carbomer, Tromethamine, Panthenol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Disodium EDTA, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Ammonium Polyacryloyldimethyl Taurate, Biosaccharide Gum-1, Hyaluronic Acid, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Sodium Hyaluronate, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract, Mineral Salts, Tripeptide-3, Acetyl Hexapeptide-8, Acetyl Octapeptide-3, Copper Tripeptide-1, Palmitoyl Pentapeptide-4, Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1, Tripeptide-1, Tripeptide-2 Niacinamide Sodium Lactate Gellan Gum PEG-60 Hydrogenated Castor Oil Adenosine Actinidia Chinensis Fruit Extract Eucalyptus Globulus Leaf Extract Golden Extract Polygonum Cuspidatum Root Extract Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract Fructan Chamomilla Recutita Extract Hydrolyzed Glycosaminoglycans Glycine Caprylyl Glycol Polysorbate 80 Serine Glutamic Acid Hydrolyzed Elastin Ectoin Hydrogenated Polyisobutene Benzyl Glycol Aspartic Acid Leucine Oryza Sativa Extract Astaxanthin Alanine Lysine Arginine Tyrosine Phenylalanine Valine Threonine Proline Isoleucine Histidine Methionine Cysteine Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate Hydrolyzed Collagen Sodium Benzoate Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate Hexapeptide-9 Hydroxypropyltrimonium Hyaluronate Dimethylsilanol Hyaluronate Nonapeptide-1 Pentylene Glycol Hair Extract Potassium Hyaluronate Tocopherol Alcohol Parfum Water, Glycerin, Butylene Glycol, Niacinamide, Sodium Lactate, 1,2-Hexanediol, Gellan Gum, PEG-60 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Ethylhexylglycerin, Adenosine, Disodium EDTA, Actinidia Chinensis Fruit Extract, Eucalyptus Globulus Leaf Extract, Centella Asiatica Extract, Golden Extract, Polygonum Cuspidatum Root Extract, Propanediol, Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer, Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract, Fructan, Chamomilla Recutita Extract, Sodium Hyaluronate, Hydrolyzed Glycosaminoglycans, Glycine, Caprylyl Glycol, Polysorbate 80, Serine, Glutamic Acid, Hydrolyzed Elastin, Ectoin, Hydrogenated Polyisobutene, Benzyl Glycol, Aspartic Acid, Leucine, Oryza Sativa Extract, Astaxanthin, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Alanine, Lysine, Arginine, Tyrosine Be the first to review These ingredients are found in both products. Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount. 1,2-Hexanediol is a synthetic liquid and another multi-functional powerhouse. It is a: Humectant, drawing moisture into the skin Emollient, helping to soften skin Solvent, dispersing and stabilizing formulas Preservative booster, enhancing the antimicrobial activity of other preservatives Acetyl Hexapeptide-8 (also known as Argireline) is a synthetic hexapeptide that is often called a "topical Botox alternative". It works by mimicking how Botox relaxes muscles; it interferes with the signaling process that tells your facial muscles to contract. This can help soften expression lines like forehead wrinkles or crow's feet over time. The comparison to Botox does have limits because the molecule is water-loving and relatively large. Acetyl Hexapeptide-8 has a hard time absorbing deeply enough through the skin's outer barrier to actually reach the muscles. So whether it truly works the way Botox does at a biological level is still up for debate, but early clinical outcomes are fairly encouraging. A 12 week human study of a multi-ingredient regimen containing this ingredient saw: While some studies have observed improvements in wrinkle appearance, it is important to note that more consistent results are seen in multi-ingredient formulations (vs just Acetyl Hexapeptide-8 alone). Some research studies also used higher concentrations (up to 10%) while this ingredient is usually found in concentrations up to 0.005% in leave-on formulations. Acetyl Octapeptide-3 is a synthetic peptide also commonly known as SNAP-8. It is a lab-made peptide often marketed as a gentler, topical alternative to Botox. It works by mimicking part of a protein involved in muscle contractions, which may help relax facial tension and reduce the appearance of fine lines (mostly around the eyes and forehead). It’s considered a “next-gen” version of Argireline (Acetyl Hexapeptide-8), an older peptide with more research behind it that also supports collagen production. SNAP-8 showed slightly better results than Argireline in one small manufacturer-funded study, but there’s limited independent research. Plus, most tests use concentrations higher than what’s typically found in skincare products. This ingredient might offer a subtle smoothing effect but it won't don’t deliver the dramatic results of actual Botox injections. Think of it more like a supporting actor in your skincare lineup. Butylene 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. Centella Asiatica Extract (Centella) is one of the most researched botanical extracts in skincare with decades of studies