Explore Routine Login

Product Comparison

Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of AHC Beauty The Real Eye Cream for Face versus Mizon Snail Repair Eye Cream .

Last updated on February 02, 2024. Published on February 27, 2022

Overview

What they are

These products are both reef safe eye moisturizers. They have a total of 20 ingredients in common

Cool Features

They both contain hyaluronic acid, niacinamide and peptides

Suited For

They're both likely to be good for fighting acne, anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin, sensitive skin, oily skin, reducing pores, scar healing and dark spots

Free From

They both do not contain any common allergens, fragrances, parabens or sulfates

What's Inside

They both contain oils and silicones

We independently verify ingredients, and our claims are backed by peer-reviewed research. Spot a product that need an update? Let us know.

Eye Moisturizer South Korean Brand South Korea
Eye Moisturizer South Korean Brand South Korea

Eye Moisturizer

Eye moisturizers help add moisture back into the skin around the eyes; these can be creams, gels, or serums.

Eye Moisturizer

Eye moisturizers help add moisture back into the skin around the eyes; these can be creams, gels, or serums.

Price

Shop

Buy The Real Eye Cream for Face

Shop

Buy Snail Repair Eye Cream

Ingredient Info

Click any item below to learn more and view relevant ingredients.
alcohol-free
silicon-free
fragrance-free
sulfate-free
paraben-free
oil-free
reef-safe
eu-allergen-free
vegan
cruelty-free
alcohol-free
silicon-free
fragrance-free
sulfate-free
paraben-free
oil-free
fungal-acne safe
reef-safe
eu-allergen-free
vegan
cruelty-free

At a glance

Click on any of the items below to learn more

Notable Ingredients

AHA
Vitamin C
Vitamin E
Exfoliators
Niacinamide
Ceramides (4)
Hyaluronic Acid
Peptides (10)

Benefits

Hydrating (10)
Good For Oily Skin
Redness Reducing (7)
Reduces Irritation (7)
Skin Texture (2)
Reduces Large Pores (2)
Anti-Aging (7)
Dark Spots (4)
Scar Healing (2)
Acne Fighting
Brightening (4)

Concerns

Drying (3)
May Worsen Oily Skin (6)
Acne Trigger
Irritating (5)
Rosacea (5)
Eczema (5)

Notable Ingredients

Niacinamide
Hyaluronic Acid
Peptides

Benefits

Hydrating (3)
Good For Oily Skin
Redness Reducing (2)
Reduces Irritation
Reduces Large Pores
Anti-Aging
Dark Spots
Scar Healing
Acne Fighting
Brightening (2)

Concerns

May Worsen Oily Skin (4)
Acne Trigger
Join our community

Build your routine, track which ingredients work for you, and much more with your free account.

Join SkinSort

Ingredients Compared

Ingredients that are highlighted in purple are present in both products.

Oryza Sativa ExtractWaterGlycerinMethylpropanediolBifida Ferment LysateDimethiconeSnail Secretion FiltrateCyclopentasiloxaneNiacinamideButyrospermum Parkii ButterButylene GlycolDioscorea Japonica Root ExtractHydrogenated PolydeceneTremella Fuciformis ExtractArctium Lappa Root ExtractPiper Methysticum Leaf/Root/Stem ExtractRose ExtractCentella Asiatica ExtractHouttuynia Cordata ExtractCollagen Extract Pseudoalteromonas Ferment ExtractAnastatica Hierochuntica ExtractPhaseolus Lunatus Seed ExtractArgania Spinosa Kernel OilEpilobium Angustifolium Flower/Leaf/Stem ExtractNymphaea Alba Flower ExtractLepidium Meyenii Root ExtractSalicornia Herbacea ExtractHydrogenated LecithinSodium HyaluronateOenothera Biennis OilBorago Officinalis Seed OilCentaurea Cyanus Flower WaterPolysorbate 60PhytosterolsCetearyl OlivateSorbitan OlivatePolyacrylate-13HydroxyacetophenonePolyglyceryl-2 StearateAlcoholPolysorbate 20PolyisobuteneDimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone CrosspolymerCetyl AlcoholGlyceryl StearateStearyl Alcohol1,2-HexanediolTranexamic AcidSodium PolyacrylatePalmitic AcidEthylhexylglycerinTocopheryl AcetatePolyquaternium-51Glycosyl TrehaloseXanthan GumDisodium Stearoyl GlutamateHydrogenated Starch HydrolysateRaffinoseBiosaccharide Gum-1AdenosineLecithinDisodium EDTAPanthenolDipropylene GlycolCeramide NPSaccharomyces Ferment FiltrateFolic AcidSodium Palmitoyl ProlineCholesterolCetyl HydroxyethylcelluloseAcetic AcidTriethylhexanoinAcrylates CopolymerLactic AcidAlcohol Denat.RutinSodium Lauroyl LactylatePalmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1Hydrolyzed Lupine ProteinHelichrysum Italicum Flower WaterCaprylic/Capric TriglycerideSorbitan LaurateCetearyl AlcoholPhospholipidsHydrogenated PhosphatidylcholineTromethamineCopper Tripeptide-1Magnesium PCASodium LactateIsostearyl IsostearatePhytosphingosineLeuconostoc Ferment Filtrate1-Methylhydantoin-2-ImideGlycineGlucosamine HclGlutamic AcidGlutamineDisodium PhosphateLysineLeucineMagnesium CitrateMaltodextrinMethionineValineSerineSucroseCysteineCitrullineSea SaltAsparagineAspartic AcidAlanineArginineAmmoniaOrnithineUreaUric AcidIsoleucineCalcium ChlorideTaurineTyrosineThreonineTryptophanPhenylalanineFormic AcidPotassium HydroxideProlineHistidineCeramide NgInulin Lauryl CarbamateCaprylyl GlycolTocopheryl LinoleateHydroxydecyl UbiquinoneHydroxyethylcelluloseAcetyl Dipeptide-1 Cetyl EsterCeramide APVp/Polycarbamyl Polyglycol EsterSaccharide HydrolysatePalmitoyl Tripeptide-5Hydrolyzed Vegetable ProteinHydrolyzed Sesame Protein Pg-Propyl MethylsilanediolCarbomerAscorbic Acid PolypeptidePalmitoyl Pentapeptide-4Potassium Cetyl PhosphateAcetyl Hexapeptide-8Hydrolyzed GlycosaminoglycansAcetyl Tripeptide-1Palmitoyl Hexapeptide-12Ceramide EOPPotassium Sorbate

Ingredients Side-by-side

Ingredients that are highlighted in purple are present in both products.

Learn more about what what Com. / Irr. ratings are

Loading ingredients...

Ingredients Explained

These ingredients are found in both products.

Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.

1
What it does: Skin Conditioning, Solvent
Community Rating: Loved

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. Talk about multi-purpose! If you see this, drink a glass of water. Stay hydrated!

Learn more about Water

AHC Beauty The Real Eye Cream for Face contains this as ingredient number 2.

Mizon Snail Repair Eye Cream contains this as ingredient number 1.

2
What it does: Humectant, Skin Conditioning, Skin Protecting, Solvent
Community Rating: Loved

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 Glycerin

AHC Beauty The Real Eye Cream for Face contains this as ingredient number 3.

Mizon Snail Repair Eye Cream contains this as ingredient number 3.

3
What it does: Emollient, Skin Conditioning, Skin Protecting
Community Rating: Very Disliked

Dimethicone is a silicone used for making products smooth and silky. It also has the added benefit of sealing in hydration. The amount of dimethicone found in beauty products is considered safe and non-comedogenic, meaning it won't clog pores.

Dimethicone has been found increase absorption in skin, boosting the benefits of other ingredients. While there is concern for the safety of dimethicone, the levels used in skincare are safe for use.

AHC Beauty The Real Eye Cream for Face contains this as ingredient number 6.

Mizon Snail Repair Eye Cream contains this as ingredient number 16.

4
What it does: Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Liked

Snail Secretion Filtrate is the excretion from snails. It is an effective moisturizer and promotes collagen production.

Snail Secretion helps repair the skin barrier, helping the skin stay hydrated. It also contains ingredients that tell the skin to create more collagen such as glycolic acid.

Snail Secretion Filtrate is also great for soothing skin because it also contains allantoin.

On top of this, Snail Secretion Filtrate contains a variety of vitamins and minerals. These include copper peptides, Vitamin A, and vitamin E. Vitamins A and E are antioxidants. Antioxidants help fight free-radicals, molecules that damage skin cells. Fighting off free-radicals can slow the process of wrinkle formation and hyperpigmentation.

Being cruelty-free means a brand does not experiment on animals. If you're worried about the well-being of the snails, we recommend looking more into the company of the product. Many brands have developed humane methods to collect snail mucin.

There is much debate on this subject. On one hand, this ingredient comes from an animal. On the other hand, many will argue the ingredient is naturally secreted (like a natural by-product) and therefore vegan. If you have reservations, you can look into Galactomyces Ferment Filtrate or Centella Asiatica Extract as alternatives.

Learn more about Snail Secretion Filtrate

AHC Beauty The Real Eye Cream for Face contains this as ingredient number 7.

Mizon Snail Repair Eye Cream contains this as ingredient number 2.

5
What it does: Smoothing
Community Rating: Loved

Niacinamide has emerged as an all-star ingredient due to its many benefits.

It is known to treat acne by reducing inflammation. It also helps fade dark-spots and strengthen the skin by promoting the growth of the ceramide barrier.

Other benefits include smoothing wrinkles and minimizing redness.

The cherry on top? Niacinamide can also help build keratin, a protein that keeps skin firm.

When incorporating niacinamide into your routine, look out for concentration amounts. Typically, 5% niacinamide provides benefits such as fading dark spots. However, if you have sensitive skin, it is better to begin with a smaller concentration.

Niacinamide can be mixed with other ingredients to boost benefits. For instance, it has shown to be effective when used with copper, folic acid, and zinc to treat acne.

Learn more about Niacinamide

AHC Beauty The Real Eye Cream for Face contains this as ingredient number 9.

Mizon Snail Repair Eye Cream contains this as ingredient number 6.

6
What it does: Humectant, Masking, Skin Conditioning, Solvent
Community Rating: Mixed

Butylene Glycol (or BG) is used within cosmetic products for a few different reasons:

  • It is a solvent, meaning that it helps to dissolve other ingredients. This also enhances the absorption of the product into one's skin.
  • It is a humectant, which means that it helps attract moisture into the skin.
  • It helps improve product application.

Overall, Butylene Glycol is a safe and well-rounded ingredient. It is unlikely to irritate skin, and works well with pretty much all other ingredients.

AHC Beauty The Real Eye Cream for Face contains this as ingredient number 11.

Mizon Snail Repair Eye Cream contains this as ingredient number 7.

7
What it does: Humectant, Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Loved

Sodium Hyaluronate is hyaluronic acid's salt form. It is commonly derived from the sodium salt of hyaluronic acid.

Like hyaluronic acid, it is great at holding water and acts as a humectant. This makes it a great skin hydrating ingredient.

Sodium Hyaluronate is naturally occurring in our bodies and is mostly found in eye fluid and joints.

These are some other common types of Hyaluronic Acid:

Learn more about Sodium Hyaluronate

AHC Beauty The Real Eye Cream for Face contains this as ingredient number 30.

Mizon Snail Repair Eye Cream contains this as ingredient number 31.

8
What it does:
Community Rating: Disliked

Cetearyl Olivate is an emulsifier and texture enhancer. It is derived from the fatty acids of olive oil and Cetearyl alcohol, and is biodegradable.

As an emulsifier, it is used to prevent oils and waters from separating. It can also

Manufacturers use the name Olivem 1000. This ingredient has been found to preserve the natural microbiome of skin. Having a healthy microbiome helps keep our skin healthy and protects against harmful bacteria. This ingredient is grouped with Sorbitan Olivate under the name Olivem 1000.

Learn more about Cetearyl Olivate

AHC Beauty The Real Eye Cream for Face contains this as ingredient number 36.

Mizon Snail Repair Eye Cream contains this as ingredient number 8.

9
What it does: Emulsifying
Community Rating: Very Disliked

Sorbitan Olivate is created from the fatty acids in olive oil and sorbitol.

Sorbitan Olivate is an oil in water emulsifier. It helps stabilize a product by preventing oils and waters from separating. Sorbitan Olivate also helps hydrate the skin.

Manufacturers sell sorbitan olivate under the name OliveM 1000. OliveM 1000 a multifunctional ingredient. It is self-emulsifying. According to a manufacturer, OliveM 1000 does not disrupt natural skin biome.

Learn more about Sorbitan Olivate

AHC Beauty The Real Eye Cream for Face contains this as ingredient number 37.

Mizon Snail Repair Eye Cream contains this as ingredient number 11.

10
What it does:

Polyacrylate-13 is a type of acrylate polymer. Acrylate polymers are commonly used as adhesives in cosmetics.

Polyacrylate-13 creates a film to protect the skin. It is also used to thicken and stabilize a product. It works by making water a gel-like consistency. This gel consistency helps suspend particles.

Polyacrylate-13 is a copolymer of acrylic acid, acrylamide, sodium acrylate, sodium acryloyldimethyltaurate monomers

Learn more about Polyacrylate-13

AHC Beauty The Real Eye Cream for Face contains this as ingredient number 38.

Mizon Snail Repair Eye Cream contains this as ingredient number 17.

11
What it does: Emulsifying
Community Rating: Very Disliked

Polysorbate 20 is made by combining ethoxylation of sorbitan, ethylene oxide, and lauric acid. It is a mild cleansing agent, surfactant, and emulsifier.

As a surfactant, it helps collect dirt and oils for washing. Emulsifiers prevent oils and water from separating.

Polysorbate 20 also adds scent to a product. Since it is made using sorbitol, it has a sweet scent. Sorbitol can also be found in fruits such as apples and peaches.

The lauric acid used to create Polysorbate 20 is often derived from coconuts.

Polysorbate 20 may not be fungal acne safe.

Learn more about Polysorbate 20

AHC Beauty The Real Eye Cream for Face contains this as ingredient number 42.

Mizon Snail Repair Eye Cream contains this as ingredient number 25.

12
What it does:
Community Rating: Very Disliked

Polyisobutene is a synthetic polymer made from isobutene.

It is a film-forming agent and helps bind ingredients together.

Polyisobutene is not absorbed by the skin.

Learn more about Polyisobutene

AHC Beauty The Real Eye Cream for Face contains this as ingredient number 43.

Mizon Snail Repair Eye Cream contains this as ingredient number 22.

13
What it does: Emollient, Emulsifying
Community Rating: Disliked

Glyceryl Stearate is a mix of glycerin and stearic acid.

Glyceryl Stearate is used to stabilize the mixing of water and oil ingredients. By preventing these ingredients from separating, it can help elongate shelf life. It can also help thicken the product's texture.

As an emollient, it helps soften skin and supports barrier-replenishing ingredients.

In cosmetics, Glyceryl Stearate is often made from vegetable oils or synthetically produced. The human body also creates Glyceryl Stearate naturally.

Learn more about Glyceryl Stearate

AHC Beauty The Real Eye Cream for Face contains this as ingredient number 46.

Mizon Snail Repair Eye Cream contains this as ingredient number 14.

14
What it does: Skin Conditioning, Solvent
Community Rating: Mixed

1,2-Hexanediol is a multi-tasker ingredient. It acts as a preservative to increase shelf-life and can aid other preservatives in preventing microbe growth. 1,2-Hexanediol also helps the skin retain moisture as a humectant.

In products that are water-based, this ingredient can help stabilize perfumes and fragrances. It can also help make the texture of products softer and more smooth.

AHC Beauty The Real Eye Cream for Face contains this as ingredient number 48.

Mizon Snail Repair Eye Cream contains this as ingredient number 4.

15
What it does: Emollient, Emulsifying
Community Rating: Very Disliked

Palmitic Acid is a fatty acid found in our skin. In cosmetics, it is usually derived from palm oil. It is a cleanser, emollient, and emulsifier.

As an emollient, it helps hydrate the skin. The emulsifying properties keep ingredients together in a product.

Palmitic Acid may not be fungal-acne safe. It can worsen oily skin and cause breakouts due to its emollient nature.

Learn more about Palmitic Acid

AHC Beauty The Real Eye Cream for Face contains this as ingredient number 51.

Mizon Snail Repair Eye Cream contains this as ingredient number 18.

16
What it does: Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Mixed

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.

AHC Beauty The Real Eye Cream for Face contains this as ingredient number 52.

Mizon Snail Repair Eye Cream contains this as ingredient number 23.

17
What it does: Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Loved

Adenosine is in every living organism. It is one of four components in nucleic acids that helps store our DNA.

Adenosine has many benefits when used. These benefits include hydrating the skin, smoothing skin, and reducing wrinkles. Once applied, adenosine increases collagen production. It also helps with improving firmness and tissue repair.

Studies have found adenosine may also help with wound healing.

In skincare products, Adenosine is usually derived from yeast.

Learn more about Adenosine

AHC Beauty The Real Eye Cream for Face contains this as ingredient number 61.

Mizon Snail Repair Eye Cream contains this as ingredient number 24.

18
What it does:
Community Rating: Disliked

Disodium EDTA plays a role in making products more stable by aiding other preservatives.

It is a chelating agent, meaning it neutralizes metal ions that may be found in a product.

Disodium EDTA is a salt of edetic acid and is found to be safe in cosmetic ingredients.

Learn more about Disodium EDTA

AHC Beauty The Real Eye Cream for Face contains this as ingredient number 63.

Mizon Snail Repair Eye Cream contains this as ingredient number 27.

19
What it does: Emollient, Emulsifying, Emulsion Stabilising
Community Rating: Very Disliked

Cetearyl alcohol is a mixture of two fatty alcohols: cetyl alcohol and stearyl alcohol. It is mainly used as an emulsifier. Emulsifiers help prevent the separation of oils and products. Due to its composition, it can also be used to thicken a product or help create foam.

Cetearyl alcohol is an emollient. Emollients help soothe and hydrate the skin by trapping moisture.

Studies show Cetearyl alcohol is non-toxic and non-irritating. The FDA allows products labeled "alcohol-free" to have fatty alcohols.

This ingredient is usually derived from plant oils such as palm, vegetable, or coconut oils. There is debate on whether this ingredient will cause acne.

Due to the fatty acid base, this ingredient may not be Malassezia folliculitis safe.

Learn more about Cetearyl Alcohol

AHC Beauty The Real Eye Cream for Face contains this as ingredient number 85.

Mizon Snail Repair Eye Cream contains this as ingredient number 13.

20
What it does: Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Loved

Copper Tripeptide-1 is a peptide naturally found in body fluids. Peptides are building blocks for protein.

Studies show this ingredient tells our body to create more collagen and elastin. Collagen is a protein that makes connective tissue. Elastin is the protein responsible for giving our skin elasticity. Our bodies start to slow down collagen and elastin production with age.

Boosting collagen and elastin production can help create a healthier skin barrier. Having a healthy skin barrier means having firm and hydrated skin. It's a win-win situation!

Studies show this ingredient can help with scar healing. This is because it breaks down damaged collagen, the main component of scar tissue. It may also help with reducing sunspots, acne scars, and uneven skin tone.

This ingredient is also an antioxidant. Antioxidants help the body fight off free-radicals. Free radicals are molecules that damage our cells, such as pollution and tobacco smoke.

More benefits: Copper Tripeptide-1 helps maintain tissues in blood vessels and promote natural hyaluronic acid in skin.

Read more about other common types of peptides here:

Learn more about Copper Tripeptide-1

AHC Beauty The Real Eye Cream for Face contains this as ingredient number 89.

Mizon Snail Repair Eye Cream contains this as ingredient number 33.

Here's what our community thinks of the ingredients in these two products.

42% are loved or liked
12% have mixed ratings
19% are disliked or very disliked
27% have no rating yet
30% are loved or liked
12% have mixed ratings
52% are disliked or very disliked
6% have no rating yet

Usage

Here's some more info on how this product is used by our community.

When to use

Loading routine usage...
Loading routine usage...

Reviews

Here's what our community thinks

AHC Beauty The Real Eye Cream for Face 153 ingredients

The Real Eye Cream for Face hasn't been rated yet.
Rate it now

Mizon Snail Repair Eye Cream 33 ingredients

3.3 /5
from 3 ratings
imyourdorito's avatar

imyourdorito

1 year ago · Sensitive Skin
Review

Never again.
BURNS LIKE HELL. I wake up in the morning with my undereyes red, inflamed, and eyes watery whenever I use it.

I tried to use it on...

Never again.
BURNS LIKE HELL. I wake up in the morning with my undereyes red, inflamed, and eyes watery whenever I use it.

I tried to use it on my forehead instead (so I don't have to throw it away) and pimples appeared overnight. I don't have any problems with my skin barrier nor I'm an oily type, so I don't get why it happened.

It's such a shame because I love other products with snail secretion and wanted to love this as well.

Alternatives

Our Dupe Finder has found 6 potential alternatives that have similar ingredients to AHC Beauty The Real Eye Cream for Face.

See 6 alternatives

Our Dupe Finder has found 50 potential alternatives that have similar ingredients to Mizon Snail Repair Eye Cream.

See 50 alternatives
Loading similar comparisons...