
“Squalanne + Growth Factor Firming Moisturizer”
This product can help improve hydration of the skin with the two types of ingredients.
The first type is called “humectants”:
these ingredients help attract water.
When humectants are on the surface of the skin, they “pull in” the moisture from the outside environment, or from
within deeper layers of the skin. The following ingredients in this product do the job:
alanine, arginine.
This product also contains ingredients called “occlusives”. They help reduce the speed with which our skin loses moisture to the outside environment. These ingredients also help soften the upper layer of the skin, so it feels less tight and nicer to the touch. The following ingredients in this product do the job: arginine, squalane.
The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: hexapeptide-9
“Visibly firms skin with biomimetic growth factor, a plant-based peptide that improves the look of laxity, fine lines, and bounce.”
This product contains aspartic acid, hexapeptide-9, serine, threonine. These ingredients might be able to help reduce and prevent fine lines and wrinkles, improve skin elasticity and firmness, but there is not enough evidence that it actually works.
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One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant
More about GlycerinA great emollient that can also have anti-oxidant properties
More about Vitis vinifera seed oilActs as a solvent for other ingredients. Speeds up the absorption of other ingredients into the skin
More about PropanediolAn oil naturally present in skin. Works as an emollient to soften the skin and form a protective layer on its surface without a greasy feeling.
More about SqualaneA non-drying alcohol. Works as an emollient. Helps water and oil mix together and creates a nice product texture
More about Cetearyl alcoholUsed to create a gel-like product texture, as well as to stabilize emulsions
More about Sodium polyacrylateA product of yeast fermentation. Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Saccharomyces ferment filtrateUsed to create a nice product texture and help delivery of other ingredients. Might be somewhat helpful in attracting water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Butylene glycolA preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolHelps create a non-greasy finish on the skin
More about UndecaneHelps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Capryloyl glycerin/sebacic acid copolymerHelps to soften the upper layer of the skin and creates a nice product finish on the skin
More about Diheptyl succinatePure form of vitamin E. Can help moisturise and protect the skin from free radicals. Often used to help stabilise other ingredients or the formula itself
More about TocopherolNaturally present in skin and helps to attract water to its upper layer
More about Sodium pcaHelps attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Is often used to adjust the pH level of the product
More about Sodium lactateAttracts water into the upper layer of the skin
More about Hydrolyzed sodium hyaluronateAn amino acid that is naturally present in skin and helps keep it hydrated. When used together with AHAs, it can reduce their irritating effect on the skin
More about ArginineAn amino-acid that helps increase skin hydration and might help to slightly improve skin firmness, potentially reducing lines and wrinkles
More about Aspartic acidNaturally present in skin and helps to attract water to its upper layer
More about PcaUsed to thicken product formulation. Can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about AlginHelps to attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can help restore the skin barrier function
More about GlycineAn amino-acid that helps to attract water to the upper layer of the skin and might help to lighten the skin, but solid evidence is lacking
More about AlanineAn amino-acid that helps to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. In combination with other amino-acids, might help to reduce fine lines and wrinkles
More about SerineOne of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin
More about Sodium hyaluronateAn amino acid that can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and support skin's barrier function
More about IsoleucineAn amino-acid that helps to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. In combination with other amino-acids, might help to reduce fine lines and wrinkles
More about ThreonineHelps preserve products and creates a nice product texture
More about Caprylyl glycolHelps attract water to the upper layer of the skin, calm down inflammation and irritation, restore the barrier function and support wound healing. It can be helpful in reducing fine lines and wrinkles
More about Beta-glucanCannot penetrate the skin barrier so is not particularly useful in skincare products
More about CollagenHelps attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Could be helpful in restoring the skin barrier function
More about GlucoseA type of peptide. Peptides are excellent moisturizers and might be able support collagen production reducing fine lines and wrinkles
More about Hexapeptide-9A fusion peptide that combines peptides produced by human and plant cells. It might have anti-aging effect in skin and can help the skin moisturization
More about Nicotiana benthamiana hexapeptide-40 sh-polypeptide-76Water, Glycerin, Vitis vinifera seed oil, Propanediol, Squalane, Cetearyl alcohol, Sodium polyacrylate, Saccharomyces ferment filtrate, Butylene glycol, Phenoxyethanol, Undecane, Capryloyl glycerin/sebacic acid copolymer, Diheptyl succinate, Tridecane, Tocopherol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Sodium pca, Sodium lactate, Hydrolyzed sodium hyaluronate, Sodium gluconate, Arginine, Aspartic acid, Pca, Sodium benzoate, Potassium sorbate, Algin, Glycine, Alanine, Serine, Sodium hyaluronate, Valine, Isoleucine, Proline, Unknown, Threonine, Caprylyl glycol, 1,2-hexanediol, Beta-glucan, Calcium citrate, Collagen, Mannose, Histidine, Phenylalanine, Sodium hydroxide, Glucose, Hexapeptide-9, Nicotiana benthamiana hexapeptide-40 sh-polypeptide-76
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Match % combines shared ingredients, the first five ingredients, shared actives and hero ingredients, irritancy (lower counts in the alternative's favour), texture and body area. Only products in the same routine step are compared.
| BiossanceSqualanne + Growth Factor Firming MoisturizerYOUR PRODUCT | NEOGEN X SUR.MEDICProbiotics Youth Repair Cream | FilorgaProtection Treatments Universal Cream | FaceGymSupreme Restructure Firming EGF Collagen Boosting Cream | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 60% | 59% | 58% |
| Price | $64.00 | $26.20−$37.80 | — | $120.00+$56.00 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 16 of 22 | 12 of 22 | 12 of 22 |
| Key difference | — | Hexapeptide-11 | Niacinamide | Niacinamide |
| Irritancy | Medium | Medium | Medium | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
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"Biossance - Squalanne + Growth Factor Firming Moisturizer" is effective for: Moisturizing
This product could be helpful for: Anti-aging, but its actives are not the most effective or are not well-studied.
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