Skin&Lab Bakuchiol Eye Serum Versus AXIS - Y Vegan Collagen Eye Serum

Skin&Lab Bakuchiol Eye Serum Versus AXIS - Y Vegan Collagen Eye Serum Detailed comparison of Skin&Lab Bakuchiol Eye Serum versus AXIS - Y Vegan Collagen Eye Serum. This anti-aging eye moisturizer is formulated around Niacinamide and Alpha-Arbutin to soften the look of wrinkles and fade the look of dark spots. This anti-aging eye moisturizer is formulated around Niacinamide and Palmitoyl Pentapeptide-4 to soften the look of wrinkles. Water Glycerin 1,2-Hexanediol Niacinamide Alpha-Arbutin Panthenol Glycereth-25 PCA Isostearate Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer Bakuchiol 0.2% Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate Hydrogenated Lecithin Adenosine Olea Europaea Fruit Oil Macadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil Vitis Vinifera Seed Oil Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil Caffeine Sh-Oligopeptide-1 Sh-Polypeptide-1 Sh-Oligopeptide-2 Sh-Polypeptide-19 Caprylyl Glycol Acetyl Hexapeptide-8 Biotin Water, Glycerin, 1,2-Hexanediol, Niacinamide, Alpha-Arbutin, Panthenol, Glycereth-25 PCA Isostearate, Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer, Bakuchiol 0.2%, Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Adenosine, Olea Europaea Fruit Oil, Macadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil, Vitis Vinifera Seed Oil, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Caffeine, Sh-Oligopeptide-1, Sh-Polypeptide-1, Sh-Oligopeptide-2, Sh-Polypeptide-19, Caprylyl Glycol, Acetyl Hexapeptide-8, Biotin Methylpropanediol Collagen Sodium Hyaluronate Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate Tripeptide-1 Palmitoyl Pentapeptide-4 Hexapeptide-9 Copper Tripeptide-1 Pyrus Malus Fruit Extract Prunus Mume Fruit Extract Vitis Vinifera Fruit Extract Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil Limnanthes Alba Seed Oil Carica Papaya Fruit Extract Centella Asiatica Extract Ficus Carica Fruit Extract Ulmus Davidiana Root Extract Amaranthus Caudatus Seed Extract Ceramide NP Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate Butylene Glycol Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer C13-14 Alkane Sodium Acrylic Acid/Ma Copolymer C15-23 Alkane Ethylhexylglycerin Decyl Glucoside Polyglyceryl-10 Stearate Tocopherol Water, Methylpropanediol, Glycerin, 1,2-Hexanediol, Niacinamide, Adenosine, Collagen, Sodium Hyaluronate, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate, Tripeptide-1, Palmitoyl Pentapeptide-4, Hexapeptide-9, Acetyl Hexapeptide-8, Copper Tripeptide-1, Pyrus Malus Fruit Extract, Prunus Mume Fruit Extract, Vitis Vinifera Fruit Extract, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Limnanthes Alba Seed Oil, Carica Papaya Fruit Extract, Centella Asiatica Extract, Ficus Carica Fruit Extract, Ulmus Davidiana Root Extract, Amaranthus Caudatus Seed Extract, Ceramide NP, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate, Butylene Glycol, Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, C13-14 Alkane, Sodium Acrylic Acid/Ma Copolymer, C15-23 Alkane, Ethylhexylglycerin, Decyl Glucoside, Caprylyl Glycol, Polyglyceryl-10 Stearate, Tocopherol 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. Adenosine is a purine nucleoside that your body already makes in every cell. In skincare, it acts mainly as a skin conditioning and anti-aging agent. The way it works is fairly well mapped out: Your skin has cells called fibroblasts that build collagen (the stuff that keeps skin firm and smooth). Adenosine basically flips a switch on these cells that tells them to get to work making more collagen and other proteins. These cells slow down on their own as skin ages, so Adenosine helps give them a little nudge to keep going. The clinical backing is pretty solid too. A blind, randomized, placebo-controlled trial of 126 women aged 45-65 tested a 0.1% cream twice daily and found real improvements in crow's feet and frown lines using a precise 3D skin-mapping technique; these changes showed up by week 3 and held at 2 months. A later study using Adenosine-loaded dissolving microneedle patches reported gains in wrinkle depth, dermal density, elasticity, and hydration. On concentrations, South Korea's Ministry of Food and Drug Safety has set 0.04% as the approved functional anti-wrinkle level. You'll typically see this ingredient used somewhere in the 0.04-0.1% range since it works at low doses. This ingredient has been found safe for cosmetics with the data showing no irritation or sensitization. Overall, this is a great ingredient for any anti-aging routine and has no photosensitizing effect, so it