Dr. Dennis Gross Skincare C+ Collagen Deep Cream Versus Estée Lauder Revitalizing Supreme + Night

Dr. Dennis Gross Skincare C+ Collagen Deep Cream Versus Estée Lauder Revitalizing Supreme + Night Detailed comparison of Dr. Dennis Gross Skincare C+ Collagen Deep Cream versus Estée Lauder Revitalizing Supreme + Night. 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 anti-aging night moisturizer is formulated around Niacinamide and Moringa Oleifera Seed Extract to soften the look of wrinkles and hydrate skin. 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 Glycine Soja Oil Caprylic/Capric/Myristic/Stearic Triglyceride Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil Stearyl Alcohol Steareth-2 Cocos Nucifera Oil Vitis Vinifera Seed Oil Glyceryl Stearate Propanediol S 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. 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. 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. Caprylyl Glycol is a humectant, skin conditioner, emollient, and preservative booster derived from either caprylic acid or synthetically created. Typical use levels vary from 0.3-1% as a preservative booster and go up to 2% to condition skin. Because it is not a free-fatty acid, this ingredient is fungal acne safe (there's nothing for Malassezia to feed on). Carbomer is a synthetic thickening and gelling agent. It's basically the ingredient that gives a lot of serums, gels, creams, and sunscreens their smooth, non-sticky texture. Although legally permitted at very high levels, carbomers are normally used at concentrations below 1%. It also needs to be neutralized to actually thicken, and because it is a large molecule, it doesn't really penetrate the skin barrier. Allergy-wise, the risk is very low. Clinical studies show carbomers have low potential for skin irritation/sensitization even at concentrations up to 100%. A 2024 UK study patch-tested 1,302 patients and found true allergy to the parent group of carbomer to be rare with no confirmed relevant reactions. Citric Acid is an alpha hydroxy acid (AHA) naturally found in citrus fruits like oranges, lemons, and limes. Like other AHAs, citric acid can exfoliate skin by breaking down the bonds that hold dead skin cells together. This helps reveal smoother and brighter skin