Mizon Collagenic Aqua Volume Lip Essence Versus Mizon Collagen Power Lifting Emulsion

Mizon Collagenic Aqua Volume Lip Essence Versus Mizon Collagen Power Lifting Emulsion

This barrier-repair lip moisturizer is formulated around Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride and Panthenol to strengthen the lip barrier and hydrate lips.

This anti-aging emulsion is formulated around Palmitoyl Pentapeptide-4 and Copper Tripeptide-1 to soften the look of wrinkles.

What's inside

Key Ingredients

Benefits

Concerns

Ingredients Side-by-side

Cetyl Ethylhexanoate

Polyglyceryl-2 Isostearate/Dimer Dilinoleate Copolymer

Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride

Diisostearyl Malate

Polyglyceryl-2 Triisostearate

Polymethyl Methacrylate

Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate

Dimer Dilinoleyl Diisostearate

Microcrystalline Wax

Sorbitan Olivate

Ethylhexyl Salicylate

Octyldodecyl Stearoyl Stearate

Euphorbia Cerifera Wax

Dimer Dilinoleyl Dimer Dilinoleate

Silica Dimethyl Silylate

Polyethylene

Tocopherol

Dehydroacetic Acid

Water

Oenothera Biennis Oil

Camellia Japonica Seed Oil

Limnanthes Alba Seed Oil

Olea Europaea Fruit Oil

Vitis Vinifera Seed Oil

Panthenol

Butylene Glycol

1,2-Hexanediol

Hydrolyzed Collagen

Cetyl Ethylhexanoate, Polyglyceryl-2 Isostearate/Dimer Dilinoleate Copolymer, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Diisostearyl Malate, Polyglyceryl-2 Triisostearate, Polymethyl Methacrylate, Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate, Dimer Dilinoleyl Diisostearate, Microcrystalline Wax, Sorbitan Olivate, Ethylhexyl Salicylate, Octyldodecyl Stearoyl Stearate, Euphorbia Cerifera Wax, Dimer Dilinoleyl Dimer Dilinoleate, Silica Dimethyl Silylate, Polyethylene, Tocopherol, Dehydroacetic Acid, Water, Oenothera Biennis Oil, Camellia Japonica Seed Oil, Limnanthes Alba Seed Oil, Olea Europaea Fruit Oil, Vitis Vinifera Seed Oil, Panthenol, Butylene Glycol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Hydrolyzed Collagen

Hydrogenated Poly(C6-14 Olefin)

Cyclopentasiloxane

PEG/PPG-17/6 Copolymer

Dimethicone

Cetearyl Olivate

Butyrospermum Parkii Butter

Trehalose

Cetearyl Alcohol

Stearic Acid

Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer

Glyceryl Stearate

PEG-100 Stearate

Ceramide AP

Octanediol

Ethylhexylglycerin

Tropolone

Triethanolamine

Carbomer

Sodium Hyaluronate

Rubus Idaeus Fruit Extract

Coptis Japonica Extract

Palmitoyl Pentapeptide-4

Copper Tripeptide-1

Propylene Glycol

Hydrolyzed Extensin

Adenosine

Disodium EDTA

Water, Butylene Glycol, Hydrogenated Poly(C6-14 Olefin), Cyclopentasiloxane, PEG/PPG-17/6 Copolymer, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Dimethicone, Cetearyl Olivate, Sorbitan Olivate, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Trehalose, Cetearyl Alcohol, Hydrolyzed Collagen, Stearic Acid, Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Glyceryl Stearate, PEG-100 Stearate, Ceramide AP, Octanediol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Tropolone, Triethanolamine, Carbomer, Sodium Hyaluronate, Panthenol, Rubus Idaeus Fruit Extract, Coptis Japonica Extract, Palmitoyl Pentapeptide-4, Copper Tripeptide-1, Propylene Glycol, Hydrolyzed Extensin, Adenosine, Disodium EDTA

Alternatives

Ingredients Explained

These ingredients are found in both products.

Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.

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.

Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride (aka MCT Oil) is a lightweight emollient, solvent, and texture enhancer. It is considered a skin-softener by helping to prevent moisture loss.

Though it behaves like an oil, it is not technically one due to its chemical composition. One perk of this ingredient is that it is very stable, resistant to oxidation, and unlikely to go rancid.

In practice, that translates to a long shelf life and a consistently elegant skin feel.

While there is an assumption Caprylic Triglyceride can clog pores due to it being derived from coconut oil, there is no research supporting this. Just patch test if you have concerns.

Fractionated coconut oil and MCT Oil are both listed as Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride according to INCI. This is because INCI names are based on the ingredient’s final chemical composition and not its marketing name or source.

This ingredient is treated as the gold standard fungal acne safe oil. Even though it is coconut derived, the problematic lauric acid is stripped out.

This leaves just caprylic (C8) and capric (C10) acid. These chain lengths actually trend antifungal; a 2020 study found caprylic acid was enough to disrupt Malassezia furfur cell membrane, with a caprylic acid derivative damaging membrane structures at concentrations as low as 0.2%.

Hydrolyzed Collagen is Collagen (usually sourced from fish, bovine, or porcine byproducts) that's been broken down into smaller peptides. This makes it water-soluble and easy to blend into formulations.

In a formula, it works mainly as a skin-conditioning and moisturizing agent.

The small peptides and amino acids (including Natural Moisturizing Factor components like Hydroxyproline, Serine, and Aspartic Acid) help the surface of the skin hold onto water, feel softer, and look temporarily plumper.

This ingredient also has mild film-forming and antioxidant properties with research showing the antioxidant effect is stronger the lower the molecular weight of the peptides.

It's worth being realistic here:

Topically applied Hydrolyzed Collagen conditions the upper layers of skin rather than rebuilding the structural collagen deep in your dermis (the wrinkle-and-firmness benefits people associate with Collagen mostly come from oral supplements in studies, not topicals).

However, recent lab and skin-model work on Hydrolyzed Fish Collagen has shown promising effects on cell viability and wound healing when used as an active.

Typical concentrations range from 0.2-2%, but the percentage can go much higher in rinse-off or hair products (sometimes even above 50%).

Clinical studies on this ingredient showed no irritation, sensitization, or phototoxicity.

If you are looking for vegan collagen, it usually goes by a different INCI name like hydrolyzed soy protein. Vegan collagen is derived from yeast, bacteria, or plant sources.

The results are varied.

A study from 2021 found hydrolyzed collagen increased elasticity and improved wrinkles in 1,125 participants between age 20 and 70. Another study found increased skin thickness in participants between the ages of 45 to 59.

However, It is difficult to prove that oral collagen will end up working on your skin. Many of the studies using hydrolyzed collagen also add several vitamins and nutrients into the test mixture as well.

Further studies are needed at this time.

Panthenol is a common ingredient that helps hydrate and soothe the skin. It is found naturally in our skin and hair.

There are two forms of panthenol: D and L.

D-panthenol is also known as dexpanthenol. Most cosmetics use dexpanthenol or a mixture of D and L-panthenol.

Panthenol is famous due to its ability to go deeper into the skin's layers. Using this ingredient has numerous pros (and no cons):

Like hyaluronic acid, panthenol is a humectant. Humectants are able to bind and hold large amounts of water to keep skin hydrated.

This ingredient works well for wound healing. It works by increasing tissue in the wound and helps close open wounds.

Once oxidized, panthenol converts to pantothenic acid. Panthothenic acid is found in all living cells.

This ingredient is also referred to as pro-vitamin B5.

Sorbitan Olivate is created from the fatty acids in olive oil and sorbitol.

This ingredient is an oil in water emulsifier. It helps stabilize a product by preventing oils and waters from separating. Sorbitan Olivate also helps hydrate the skin.

This ingredient is also known as part of Olivem 1000, with Cetearyl Olivate being the other part.

According to a manufacturer, this ingredient helps preserve the natural microbiome of skin. Having a healthy microbiome helps keep our skin healthy and protects against harmful bacteria.

Please note, having a healthy microbiome is different from fungal acne; a healthy microbiome includes small amounts of yeast that normally live on your skin without causing problems.

Fungal acne happens when one type of yeast (Malassezia) grows out of control. This is usually because it's feeding on certain oils or fatty acids. Due to the olive oil base, this ingredient may not be fungal acne safe.

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. Remember to stay hydrated!

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