Dr. Dennis Gross Skincare C+ Collagen Deep Cream Versus Dr. Dennis Gross Skincare Vitamin C Lactic Dewy Deep Cream

Dr. Dennis Gross Skincare C+ Collagen Deep Cream Versus Dr. Dennis Gross Skincare Vitamin C Lactic Dewy Deep Cream Detailed comparison of Dr. Dennis Gross Skincare C+ Collagen Deep Cream versus Dr. Dennis Gross Skincare Vitamin C Lactic Dewy Deep Cream. This brightening treatment is formulated around 3-O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid and Niacinamide to brighten dull-looking skin and soften the look of wrinkles. This brightening moisturizer is formulated around 3-O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid and Niacinamide to brighten dull-looking skin and refine skin texture. Water Glycerin Butylene Glycol Camellia Japonica Seed Oil Oryza Sativa Bran Oil Dimethicone Sucrose Pentylene Glycol Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer 3-O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid Collagen Amino Acids Niacinamide Carnitine Hcl Hydroxyproline Glycine Carnitine Squalane Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate Tocopherol Saccharide Isomerate Acetyl Hexapeptide-8 Superoxide Dismutase Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate Ubiquinone Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice Lactobacillus Ferment Undaria Pinnatifida Extract Glycolic Acid Lecithin Biotin Maltodextrin Caprylyl Glycol 1,2-Hexanediol Carbomer Hydroxyethylcellulose Ammonium Hydroxide Polysorbate 60 Potassium Hydroxide Sodium Phytate Sodium Citrate Citric Acid Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract Cucumis Sativus Fruit Extract Elettaria Cardamomum Seed Extract Citrus Aurantium Amara Flower Extract Cupressus Sempervirens Leaf/Stem Extract Fucus Vesiculosus Extract Pyrus Malus Fruit Extract Rubus Idaeus Fruit Extract Cananga Odorata Flower Extract Coffea Arabica Seed Extract Rose Extract Cucumis Melo Fruit Extract Jasminum Officinale Flower Extract Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit Extract Salvia Officinalis Leaf Extract Lavandula Angustifolia Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract Santalum Album Wood Extract Triethyl Citrate Phenoxyethanol Potassium Sorbate Water, Glycerin, Butylene Glycol, Camellia Japonica Seed Oil, Oryza Sativa Bran Oil, Dimethicone, Sucrose, Pentylene Glycol, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, 3-O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid, Collagen Amino Acids, Niacinamide, Carnitine Hcl, Hydroxyproline, Glycine, Carnitine, Squalane, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Tocopherol, Saccharide Isomerate, Acetyl Hexapeptide-8, Superoxide Dismutase, Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate, Ubiquinone, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Lactobacillus Ferment, Undaria Pinnatifida Extract, Glycolic Acid, Lecithin, Biotin, Maltodextrin, Caprylyl Glycol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Carbomer, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Ammonium Hydroxide, Polysorbate 60, Potassium Hydroxide, Sodium Phytate, Sodium Citrate, Citric Acid, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Cucumis Sativus Fruit Extract, Elettaria Cardamomum Seed Extract, Citrus Aurantium Amara Flower Extract, Cupressus Sempervirens Leaf/Stem Extract, Fucus Vesiculosus Extract, Pyrus Malus Fruit Extract, Rubus Idaeus Fruit Extract, Cananga Odorata Flower Extract, Coffea Arabica Seed Extract, Rose Extract, Cucumis Melo Fruit Extract, Jasminum Officinale Flower Extract, Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract, Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit Extract, Salvia Officinalis Leaf Extract, Lavandula Angustifolia Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract, Santalum Album Wood Extract, Triethyl Citrate, Phenoxyethanol, Potassium Sorbate Lactic Acid Ceramide NP Adenosine Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride Hydrogenated Lecithin 3-O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid, Niacinamide, Squalane, Water, Glycerin, Butylene Glycol, Camellia Japonica Seed Oi 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 3-O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid is one of the most popular "stable" vitamin C derivatives in skincare. Plain ascorbic acid is fantastic but notoriously fragile; it browns, oxidizes, and loses potency fast. So attaching an ethyl group to the third carbon of the molecule gives it some cool perks: In a formula, it does the 3 classic vitamin C jobs: it acts as an antioxidant, helps brighten skin tone by inhibiting tyrosinase, and supports collagen. The evidence is reasonably solid for a cosmetic ingredient; Liao and colleagues (2018) showed it's significantly more stable than ascorbic acid while still being effective. A 2021 study by Zerbinati and colleagues tested a serum with 30% 3-O-ethyl-l-ascorbic acid and 1% lactic acid significantly increased collagen production, reduced UVB-induced DNA damage, and decreased melanin on a reconstructed pigmented skin model. Typical real world usage sits around 0.5-5% (and 1-2% is common for daily serums). Amounts up to 30% have been shown to be non-irritating on human skin samples, but two isolated cases reported allergic contact dermatitis so a patch test is sensible if you have reactive skin. 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. Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice is the filtered, stabilized liquid pressed from the inner gel of the aloe vera leaf. In cosmetics, it shows up as either soothing active or a water-replacement base. It is roughly 98-99% water and the last 1-2% is an interesting mix of polysaccha