AHAVA pRetinol™ Eye Cream Versus AHAVA Extreme Firming Eye Cream
Updated on July 18, 2024
Overview
What they are
These products are both cruelty-free and reef safe eye moisturizers. They have a total of 8 ingredients in common
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for dry skin, brightening skin, sensitive skin and scar healing
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, parabens or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain silicones
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Ingredient Info
AHAVA pRetinol™ Eye Cream 47 ingredients
AHAVA Extreme Firming Eye Cream 33 ingredients
What's inside (and what isn't)
What's inside (and what isn't)
At a glance
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AHAVA pRetinol™ Eye Cream 47 ingredients
AHAVA Extreme Firming Eye Cream 33 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningIsodecyl Isononanoate
EmollientCetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Glycerin
Humectant
Caprylyl Methicone
Skin Conditioning
C14-22 Alcohols
Emulsion StabilisingHdi/Trimethylol Hexyllactone Crosspolymer
PEG-40 Stearate
Emulsifying
Stearyl Dimethicone
Emollient
Propanediol
Solvent
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Cetearyl Glucoside
EmulsifyingPEG-12 Dimethicone/PPG-20 Crosspolymer
Mica
Cosmetic Colorant
C12-20 Alkyl Glucoside
EmulsifyingCI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantSilica
Abrasive
Sclerotium Gum
Emulsion StabilisingLysolecithin
EmulsifyingChlorphenesin
Antimicrobial
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingGlucose
Humectant
Glycolic Acid
Buffering
Ethyl Lauroyl Arginate Hcl
Skin ConditioningPotassium Sorbate
Preservative
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Corn Starch Modified
AbsorbentSilanetriol
Potassium Citrate
BufferingZea Mays Starch
AbsorbentCitric Acid
Buffering
CI 16035
Cosmetic ColorantZea Mays Oil
Emulsifying
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningGlucosyl Hesperidin
HumectantPullulan
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
Skin Conditioning
Fraxinus Excelsior Bark Extract
Skin ConditioningAesculus Hippocastanum Extract
Antioxidant
Allantoin
Skin Conditioning
Fructose
Humectant
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Beta-Carotene
Skin ConditioningDunaliella Salina Extract
Skin ConditioningMaris Aqua
HumectantWater, Isodecyl Isononanoate, Cetearyl Alcohol, Glycerin, Caprylyl Methicone, C14-22 Alcohols, Hdi/Trimethylol Hexyllactone Crosspolymer, PEG-40 Stearate, Stearyl Dimethicone, Propanediol, Phenoxyethanol, Butylene Glycol, Cetearyl Glucoside, PEG-12 Dimethicone/PPG-20 Crosspolymer, Mica, C12-20 Alkyl Glucoside, CI 77891, Silica, Sclerotium Gum, Lysolecithin, Chlorphenesin, Xanthan Gum, Glucose, Glycolic Acid, Ethyl Lauroyl Arginate Hcl, Potassium Sorbate, Sodium Benzoate, Corn Starch Modified, Silanetriol, Potassium Citrate, Zea Mays Starch, Citric Acid, CI 16035, Zea Mays Oil, Tocopherol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Glucosyl Hesperidin, Pullulan, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Fraxinus Excelsior Bark Extract, Aesculus Hippocastanum Extract, Allantoin, Fructose, Niacinamide, Beta-Carotene, Dunaliella Salina Extract, Maris Aqua
Water
Skin ConditioningSodium Caprooyl Hyaluronate
Skin ConditioningPEG/PPG-18/18 Dimethicone
Emulsifying
Hdi/Trimethylol Hexyllactone Crosspolymer
Dimethicone Crosspolymer
Emulsion Stabilising
Hydrogenated Soy Polyglycerides
Skin ConditioningCetyl Hydroxyethylcellulose
Emulsion StabilisingIsohexadecane
EmollientGlycerin
Humectant
Quaternium-18 Hectorite
Phenyl Trimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Hamamelis Virginiana Water
Astringent
Cetraria Islandica Extract
CleansingHydroxypropyl Cyclodextrin
MaskingCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Cyclopentasiloxane
Emollient
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin Conditioning
Squalene
Emollient
C30-45 Alkyldimethylsilyl Polypropylsilsesquioxane
CI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningMaris Aqua
HumectantPentaerythrityl Stearate/Caprate/Caprylate/Adipate
EmollientLycium Barbarum Fruit Extract
Astringent
Cetyl PEG/PPG-10/1 Dimethicone
Emulsifying
Rubus Ellipticus Root Extract
HumectantOctyldodecyl PCA
EmollientAllantoin
Skin Conditioning
Dunaliella Salina Extract
Skin ConditioningPhoenix Dactylifera Fruit Extract
EmollientDisodium Lauriminodipropionate Tocopheryl Phosphates
CleansingPorphyridium Polysaccharide
Antioxidant
Polyglyceryl-4 Isostearate
Emulsifying
Water, Sodium Caprooyl Hyaluronate, PEG/PPG-18/18 Dimethicone, Hdi/Trimethylol Hexyllactone Crosspolymer, Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Hydrogenated Soy Polyglycerides, Cetyl Hydroxyethylcellulose, Isohexadecane, Glycerin, Quaternium-18 Hectorite, Phenyl Trimethicone, Hamamelis Virginiana Water, Cetraria Islandica Extract, Hydroxypropyl Cyclodextrin, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Cyclopentasiloxane, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Squalene, C30-45 Alkyldimethylsilyl Polypropylsilsesquioxane, CI 77891, Ethylhexylglycerin, Maris Aqua, Pentaerythrityl Stearate/Caprate/Caprylate/Adipate, Lycium Barbarum Fruit Extract, Cetyl PEG/PPG-10/1 Dimethicone, Rubus Ellipticus Root Extract, Octyldodecyl PCA, Allantoin, Dunaliella Salina Extract, Phoenix Dactylifera Fruit Extract, Disodium Lauriminodipropionate Tocopheryl Phosphates, Porphyridium Polysaccharide, Polyglyceryl-4 Isostearate
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Allantoin plays a role in soothing and moisturizing the skin. Because of this, it is often added to products with strong active ingredients.
Some studies have shown this ingredient can promote wound healing with higher concentrations.
Allantoin is derived from the comfrey plant but produced synthetically for cosmetic products to ensure purity.
Learn more about AllantoinCi 77891 is a white pigment from Titanium dioxide. It is naturally found in minerals such as rutile and ilmenite.
It's main function is to add a white color to cosmetics. It can also be mixed with other colors to create different shades.
Ci 77891 is commonly found in sunscreens due to its ability to block UV rays.
Learn more about CI 77891We don't have a description for Dunaliella Salina Extract yet.
Ethylhexylglycerin (we can't pronounce this either) is commonly used as a preservative and skin softener. It is derived from glyceryl.
You might see Ethylhexylglycerin often paired with other preservatives such as phenoxyethanol. Ethylhexylglycerin has been found to increase the effectiveness of these other preservatives.
Glycerin is already naturally found in your skin. It helps moisturize and protect your skin.
A study from 2016 found glycerin to be more effective as a humectant than AHAs and hyaluronic acid.
As a humectant, it helps the skin stay hydrated by pulling moisture to your skin. The low molecular weight of glycerin allows it to pull moisture into the deeper layers of your skin.
Hydrated skin improves your skin barrier; Your skin barrier helps protect against irritants and bacteria.
Glycerin has also been found to have antimicrobial and antiviral properties. Due to these properties, glycerin is often used in wound and burn treatments.
In cosmetics, glycerin is usually derived from plants such as soybean or palm. However, it can also be sourced from animals, such as tallow or animal fat.
This ingredient is organic, colorless, odorless, and non-toxic.
Glycerin is the name for this ingredient in American English. British English uses Glycerol/Glycerine.
Learn more about GlycerinWe don't have a description for Hdi/Trimethylol Hexyllactone Crosspolymer yet.
We don't have a description for Maris Aqua yet.
Water. It's the most common cosmetic ingredient of all. You'll usually see it at the top of ingredient lists, meaning that it makes up the largest part of the product.
So why is it so popular? Water most often acts as a solvent - this means that it helps dissolve other ingredients into the formulation.
You'll also recognize water as that liquid we all need to stay alive. If you see this, drink a glass of water. Stay hydrated!
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