Comparison between VivierSkin C E Peptides vs. SkinBetter Alto Advanced Defense And Repair Serum

Find out which product is better for your skin.

17 Ingredients 71

1
Pentylene Glycol
1
Water
2
Butylene Glycol
2
Butylene Glycol
3
Propylene Glycol
3
Propanediol
4
Water
4
Ethylhexyl Olivate
5
L-Ascorbic Acid Usp
5
Cetearyl Alcohol
6
Polysorbate-20
6
Chlorogenic Acids
7
Ethoxydiglycol
7
Niacinamide
8
PPG-26 Buteth-26
8
Lauryl Lactate
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Uniqueness12 out of 17
70.6%
Uniqueness66 out of 71
93.0%

Positive Effects

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ECO Metrics

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Vegan
No
No
Cruelty free
No
No
Reef friendly
Yes
Yes
Ozone layer safe
Yes
Yes
Organic score
natural
4 out of 17
24%
chemical
11 out of 17
65%
natural
21 out of 71
30%
chemical
33 out of 71
46%

Concerns

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Components by Skin Type

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Dry skin
Positive: 4Negative: 0
Butylene Glycol#2Propylene Glycol#3Tocopherol#12Glycerin#14
Oily skin
Positive: 0Negative: 0
Sensitive skin
Positive: 0Negative: 0
Dry skin
Positive: 5Negative: 0
Butylene Glycol#2Vitis Vinifera (Grape) Seed Extract#19Tocopherol#41Sodium PCA#46Glycerin#49
Oily skin
Positive: 1Negative: 0
Camellia Sinensis (Green Tea) Leaf Extract#18
Sensitive skin
Positive: 0Negative: 1
Citric Acid#68

Detailed view

VivierSkin C E Peptides vs. SkinBetter Alto Advanced Defense And Repair Serum
Position 1

#1Pentylene Glycol

Origin: chemical
Role: Skin conditioning agent, Solvent
Moisturizing
Hair conditioning
EWG Rating [ 1 ]
CIR Rating [ A ]

Pentylene Glycol is a great replacement for Propylene Glycol. It has very similar characteristics but it’s derived from plants (usually from corn). Natural cosmetics lovers will find this component very useful. It enhances the moisturizing effect of cosmetic products, improves the efficiency of preservatives and it’s an effective emulsifier. It’s approved by ECOCERT and COSMOS so it’s considered to be 100% safe and can be used in vegan products.

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#1Water

Origin: natural
Role: Solvent
EWG Rating [ 1 ]

Water is a great solvent. It’s neutral and doesn’t provide any strong positive or negative effects. It just helps components to mix better and to transport active components.

Position 2
Both products have the same component on this position.

#2Butylene Glycol

Origin: chemical
Role: Skin conditioning agent, Fragrance ingredient, Humectant, Masking, Solvent, Viscosity controlling agent
Moisturizing
Softening
Hair protection
Comedogenic rating [ 1 ]
EWG Rating [ 1 ]
CIR Rating [ A ]
Good for dry skin
Good for dry skin

Butylene Glycol is a very popular synthetic alcohol. It helps the product to absorb deeper and faster. It is also a solvent for other ingredients. As for the skin benefits, it helps to attract water and helps to make the skin softer.

Unlike many other “Glycols”, it is not harmful and that's why it is used in many products. It was approved by US FDA and US EPA for usage.

Position 3

#3Propylene Glycol

Origin: chemical
Role: Skin conditioning agent, Fragrance ingredient, Humectant, Solvent, Viscosity controlling agent
Moisturizing
EWG Rating [ 3 ]
CIR Rating [ B ]
Good for dry skin
Good for dry skin

Propylene Glycol is a useful componet with many positive effects. It’s a very good moisturizer. It helps to deliver ingredients into deeper layers of the skin. It creates a protective layer on the skin preventing water loss. The component is researched very well and doesn’t have notable side effects. It’s used even for making food.

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#3Propanediol

Origin: chemical
Role: Solvent, Viscosity controlling agent
Moisturizing
Hair conditioning
EWG Rating [ 2 ]

Propanediol is a good solvent, emollient and humectant. It helps to moisturize the skin and prevent moisture loss. In haircare products, it conditions hair and improves absorption of the product.

Position 4

#4Water

Origin: natural
Role: Solvent
EWG Rating [ 1 ]

Water is a great solvent. It’s neutral and doesn’t provide any strong positive or negative effects. It just helps components to mix better and to transport active components.

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#4Ethylhexyl Olivate

Origin: No information
Role: Skin conditioning agent
EWG Rating [ 1 ]
CIR Rating [ B ]
Position 5

#5L-Ascorbic Acid Usp

Origin: No information
Role: No information
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#5Cetearyl Alcohol

Origin: chemical
Role: Emollient, Emulsifying agent, Emulsion stabilizer, Foam booster, Surfactant, Viscosity controlling agent
Comedogenic rating [ 2 ]
EWG Rating [ 1 ]
CIR Rating [ A ]

Cetearyl Alcohol is used mostly for formulation purposes. It’s a very good emulsifier and emulsion stabilizer. It helps the ingredients mix better and it makes the product spread on your skin evenly. It also makes the product thicker. It doesn’t belong to harmful alcohols and it will not dry your skin.

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