AHC Beauty The Real Eye Cream for Face Versus Sulwhasoo Essential Refining Eye Cream
Overview
What they are
These products are both reef safe eye moisturizers. They have a total of 13 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain Vitamin E
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin, sensitive skin, reducing pores, scar healing and dark spots
Free From
They both do not contain any parabens or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain oils and silicones
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Ingredient Info
AHC Beauty The Real Eye Cream for Face 153 ingredients
Sulwhasoo Essential Refining Eye Cream 50 ingredients
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AHC Beauty The Real Eye Cream for Face 153 ingredients
Sulwhasoo Essential Refining Eye Cream 50 ingredients
Key Ingredients
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Key Ingredients
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Oryza Sativa Extract
Absorbent
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Methylpropanediol
SolventBifida Ferment Lysate
Skin Conditioning
Dimethicone
Emollient
Snail Secretion Filtrate
Skin Conditioning
Cyclopentasiloxane
Emollient
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin Conditioning
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Dioscorea Japonica Root Extract
Skin ConditioningHydrogenated Polydecene
EmollientTremella Fuciformis Extract
HumectantArctium Lappa Root Extract
Skin ConditioningPiper Methysticum Leaf/Root/Stem Extract
Skin ConditioningRose Extract
Skin ConditioningCentella Asiatica Extract
Cleansing
Houttuynia Cordata Extract
Skin Conditioning
Collagen Extract
Skin Conditioning
Pseudoalteromonas Exopolysaccharides
Skin ConditioningAnastatica Hierochuntica Extract
AstringentPhaseolus Lunatus Seed Extract
EmollientArgania Spinosa Kernel Oil
Emollient
Epilobium Angustifolium Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract
Skin ConditioningNymphaea Alba Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningLepidium Meyenii Root Extract
Skin ConditioningSalicornia Herbacea Extract
Skin ConditioningHydrogenated Lecithin
EmulsifyingSodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Oenothera Biennis Oil
Emollient
Borago Officinalis Seed Oil
Emollient
Centaurea Cyanus Flower Water
Skin ConditioningPolysorbate 60
Emulsifying
Phytosteryl/Behenyl/Octyldodecyl Lauroyl Glutamate
Skin ConditioningCetearyl Olivate
Sorbitan Olivate
Emulsifying
Polyacrylate-13
Hydroxyacetophenone
Antioxidant
Polyglyceryl-2 Stearate
Emulsifying
C12-16 Alcohols
EmollientPolysorbate 20
Emulsifying
Polyisobutene
Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer
Skin ConditioningCetyl Alcohol
Emollient
Glyceryl Stearate
Emollient
Stearyl Alcohol
Emollient
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin ConditioningTranexamic Acid
Astringent
Sodium Polyacrylate
AbsorbentPalmitic Acid
Emollient
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningTocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Polyquaternium-51
Skin ConditioningGlycosyl Trehalose
Emulsion StabilisingXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingDisodium Stearoyl Glutamate
CleansingHydrogenated Starch Hydrolysate
HumectantRaffinose
Skin ConditioningBiosaccharide Gum-1
Skin ConditioningAdenosine
Skin Conditioning
Lecithin
EmollientDisodium EDTA
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Dipropylene Glycol
MaskingCeramide NP
Skin Conditioning
Saccharomyces Ferment Filtrate
HumectantFolic Acid
Skin ConditioningSodium Palmitoyl Proline
Skin ConditioningCholesterol
Emollient
Cetyl Hydroxyethylcellulose
Emulsion StabilisingAcetic Acid
BufferingTriethylhexanoin
MaskingAcrylates Copolymer
Lactic Acid
Buffering
Alcohol Denat.
Antimicrobial
Rutin
Antioxidant
Sodium Lauroyl Lactylate
EmulsifyingPalmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7
Skin Conditioning
Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1
Skin Conditioning
Hydrolyzed Lupine Protein
Skin ConditioningHelichrysum Italicum Flower Water
Skin ConditioningCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride
MaskingSorbitan Laurate
Emulsifying
Cetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Phospholipids
Skin ConditioningHydrogenated Phosphatidylcholine
EmulsifyingTromethamine
BufferingCopper Tripeptide-1
Skin Conditioning
Magnesium PCA
Humectant
Sodium Lactate
BufferingIsostearyl Isostearate
Emollient
Phytosphingosine
Skin Conditioning
Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate
Antimicrobial
1-Methylhydantoin-2-Imide
Skin ConditioningGlycine
Buffering
Glucosamine Hcl
Glutamic Acid
HumectantGlutamine
Skin ConditioningDisodium Phosphate
BufferingLysine
Skin ConditioningLeucine
Skin ConditioningMagnesium Citrate
Skin ConditioningMaltodextrin
AbsorbentMethionine
Skin ConditioningValine
MaskingSerine
MaskingSucrose
HumectantCysteine
Antioxidant
Citrulline
Skin ConditioningSea Salt
Abrasive
Asparagine
MaskingAspartic Acid
MaskingAlanine
MaskingArginine
Masking
Ammonia
Buffering
Ornithine
Skin ConditioningUrea
Buffering
Uric Acid
BufferingIsoleucine
Skin ConditioningCalcium Chloride
AstringentTaurine
BufferingTyrosine
MaskingThreonine
Tryptophan
MaskingPhenylalanine
MaskingFormic Acid
Preservative
Potassium Hydroxide
BufferingProline
Skin ConditioningHistidine
HumectantCeramide Ng
Skin Conditioning
Inulin Lauryl Carbamate
Emulsion StabilisingCaprylyl Glycol
EmollientTocopheryl Linoleate
Antioxidant
Hydroxydecyl Ubiquinone
Antioxidant
Hydroxyethylcellulose
Emulsion StabilisingAcetyl Dipeptide-1 Cetyl Ester
Skin Conditioning
Ceramide AP
Skin Conditioning
Vp/Polycarbamyl Polyglycol Ester
Saccharide Hydrolysate
HumectantPalmitoyl Tripeptide-5
Skin Conditioning
Hydrolyzed Vegetable Protein
Skin ConditioningHydrolyzed Sesame Protein Pg-Propyl Methylsilanediol
Skin ConditioningCarbomer
Emulsion StabilisingAscorbic Acid Polypeptide
Antioxidant
Palmitoyl Pentapeptide-4
Skin Conditioning
Potassium Cetyl Phosphate
EmulsifyingAcetyl Hexapeptide-8
Humectant
Hydrolyzed Glycosaminoglycans
HumectantAcetyl Tripeptide-1
Skin Conditioning
Palmitoyl Hexapeptide-12
Skin Conditioning
Ceramide EOP
Skin Conditioning
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
Oryza Sativa Extract, Water, Glycerin, Methylpropanediol, Bifida Ferment Lysate, Dimethicone, Snail Secretion Filtrate, Cyclopentasiloxane, Niacinamide, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Butylene Glycol, Dioscorea Japonica Root Extract, Hydrogenated Polydecene, Tremella Fuciformis Extract, Arctium Lappa Root Extract, Piper Methysticum Leaf/Root/Stem Extract, Rose Extract, Centella Asiatica Extract, Houttuynia Cordata Extract, Collagen Extract, Pseudoalteromonas Exopolysaccharides, Anastatica Hierochuntica Extract, Phaseolus Lunatus Seed Extract, Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil, Epilobium Angustifolium Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract, Nymphaea Alba Flower Extract, Lepidium Meyenii Root Extract, Salicornia Herbacea Extract, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Sodium Hyaluronate, Oenothera Biennis Oil, Borago Officinalis Seed Oil, Centaurea Cyanus Flower Water, Polysorbate 60, Phytosteryl/Behenyl/Octyldodecyl Lauroyl Glutamate, Cetearyl Olivate, Sorbitan Olivate, Polyacrylate-13, Hydroxyacetophenone, Polyglyceryl-2 Stearate, C12-16 Alcohols, Polysorbate 20, Polyisobutene, Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Cetyl Alcohol, Glyceryl Stearate, Stearyl Alcohol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Tranexamic Acid, Sodium Polyacrylate, Palmitic Acid, Ethylhexylglycerin, Tocopheryl Acetate, Polyquaternium-51, Glycosyl Trehalose, Xanthan Gum, Disodium Stearoyl Glutamate, Hydrogenated Starch Hydrolysate, Raffinose, Biosaccharide Gum-1, Adenosine, Lecithin, Disodium EDTA, Panthenol, Dipropylene Glycol, Ceramide NP, Saccharomyces Ferment Filtrate, Folic Acid, Sodium Palmitoyl Proline, Cholesterol, Cetyl Hydroxyethylcellulose, Acetic Acid, Triethylhexanoin, Acrylates Copolymer, Lactic Acid, Alcohol Denat., Rutin, Sodium Lauroyl Lactylate, Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1, Hydrolyzed Lupine Protein, Helichrysum Italicum Flower Water, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Sorbitan Laurate, Cetearyl Alcohol, Phospholipids, Hydrogenated Phosphatidylcholine, Tromethamine, Copper Tripeptide-1, Magnesium PCA, Sodium Lactate, Isostearyl Isostearate, Phytosphingosine, Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate, 1-Methylhydantoin-2-Imide, Glycine, Glucosamine Hcl, Glutamic Acid, Glutamine, Disodium Phosphate, Lysine, Leucine, Magnesium Citrate, Maltodextrin, Methionine, Valine, Serine, Sucrose, Cysteine, Citrulline, Sea Salt, Asparagine, Aspartic Acid, Alanine, Arginine, Ammonia, Ornithine, Urea, Uric Acid, Isoleucine, Calcium Chloride, Taurine, Tyrosine, Threonine, Tryptophan, Phenylalanine, Formic Acid, Potassium Hydroxide, Proline, Histidine, Ceramide Ng, Inulin Lauryl Carbamate, Caprylyl Glycol, Tocopheryl Linoleate, Hydroxydecyl Ubiquinone, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Acetyl Dipeptide-1 Cetyl Ester, Ceramide AP, Vp/Polycarbamyl Polyglycol Ester, Saccharide Hydrolysate, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-5, Hydrolyzed Vegetable Protein, Hydrolyzed Sesame Protein Pg-Propyl Methylsilanediol, Carbomer, Ascorbic Acid Polypeptide, Palmitoyl Pentapeptide-4, Potassium Cetyl Phosphate, Acetyl Hexapeptide-8, Hydrolyzed Glycosaminoglycans, Acetyl Tripeptide-1, Palmitoyl Hexapeptide-12, Ceramide EOP, Potassium Sorbate
Water
Skin ConditioningButylene Glycol
Humectant
Betaine
Humectant
Jojoba Esters
Emollient
PEG-75
HumectantGlycerin
Humectant
Hydrogenated Poly(C6-14 Olefin)
EmollientCocos Nucifera Oil
Masking
Dimethicone
Emollient
Hydrogenated Olive Oil Lauryl Esters
Emulsion Stabilising
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil
Emollient
Cyclopentasiloxane
Emollient
Polyglyceryl-10 Stearate
Skin Conditioning
Cetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
PEG-40 Stearate
Emulsifying
Cyclohexasiloxane
Emollient
Methoxy PEG-114/Polyepsilon Caprolactone
BufferingPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
Hydrogenated Lecithin
EmulsifyingArachidyl Alcohol
EmollientPropanediol
SolventC12-16 Alcohols
EmollientGinkgo Biloba Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningBehenyl Alcohol
Emollient
Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
Emulsion StabilisingPalmitic Acid
Emollient
Arachidyl Glucoside
EmulsifyingHoney
Humectant
Parfum
Masking
Hydrolyzed Ginseng Saponins
Skin ConditioningTromethamine
BufferingLilium Candidum Bulb Extract
Skin ConditioningPaeonia Albiflora Root Extract
Skin ConditioningRehmannia Glutinosa Root Extract
Skin ConditioningNelumbo Nucifera Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningPolygonatum Officinale Rhizome/Root Extract
Skin ConditioningCamellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
Antimicrobial
Biosaccharide Gum-1
Skin ConditioningDisodium EDTA
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningLimonene
Perfuming
Portulaca Oleracea Extract
Skin ConditioningBeta-Glucan
Skin Conditioning
Glycyrrhiza Uralensis Root Extract
Skin Conditioning
Linalool
Perfuming
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Glucose
HumectantAlpha-Isomethyl Ionone
Perfuming
Citronellol
Perfuming
Butylphenyl Methylpropional
Perfuming
Water, Butylene Glycol, Betaine, Jojoba Esters, PEG-75, Glycerin, Hydrogenated Poly(C6-14 Olefin), Cocos Nucifera Oil, Dimethicone, Hydrogenated Olive Oil Lauryl Esters, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Cyclopentasiloxane, Polyglyceryl-10 Stearate, Cetearyl Alcohol, PEG-40 Stearate, Cyclohexasiloxane, Methoxy PEG-114/Polyepsilon Caprolactone, Phenoxyethanol, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Arachidyl Alcohol, Propanediol, C12-16 Alcohols, Ginkgo Biloba Leaf Extract, Behenyl Alcohol, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Palmitic Acid, Arachidyl Glucoside, Honey, Parfum, Hydrolyzed Ginseng Saponins, Tromethamine, Lilium Candidum Bulb Extract, Paeonia Albiflora Root Extract, Rehmannia Glutinosa Root Extract, Nelumbo Nucifera Flower Extract, Polygonatum Officinale Rhizome/Root Extract, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Biosaccharide Gum-1, Disodium EDTA, Ethylhexylglycerin, Limonene, Portulaca Oleracea Extract, Beta-Glucan, Glycyrrhiza Uralensis Root Extract, Linalool, Tocopherol, Glucose, Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone, Citronellol, Butylphenyl Methylpropional
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
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!
Learn more about WaterGlycerin 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 GlycerinDimethicone is a type of synthetic silicone created from natural materials such as quartz.
What it does:
Dimethicone comes in different viscosities:
Depending on the viscosity, dimethicone has different properties.
Ingredients lists don't always show which type is used, so we recommend reaching out to the brand if you have questions about the viscosity.
This ingredient is unlikely to cause irritation because it does not get absorbed into skin. However, people with silicone allergies should be careful about using this ingredient.
Note: Dimethicone may contribute to pilling. This is because it is not oil or water soluble, so pilling may occur when layered with products. When mixed with heavy oils in a formula, the outcome is also quite greasy.
Learn more about DimethiconeCyclopentasiloxane, or D5, is a silicone used to improve texture of products and trap moisture.
D5 is considered lightweight and volatile. Volatile means it evaporates quickly after application. Once evaporated, D5 leaves a thin barrier that helps keep skin hydrated.
It is also an emollient. Emollients help soften the skin and prevent water loss. Silicones create a silky texture in products. D5 helps other ingredients become more spreadable.
Studies show D5 is safe to use in skincare products. We recommend speaking with a skincare professional if you have concerns.
Learn more about CyclopentasiloxaneButylene 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.
- It has mild preservative properties.
Overall, Butylene Glycol is a safe and well-rounded ingredient that works well with other ingredients.
Hydrogenated Lecithin is created from the hydrogenation of lecithin (a group of phospholipids). Hydrogenation is a chemical reaction between hydrogen and another element.
This ingredient is an emollient and emulsifier. As an emollient, it helps soften skin by trapping moisture within. As an emulsifier, it prevents oil and water ingredients from separating.
We don't have a description for C12-16 Alcohols yet.
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.
Learn more about Palmitic AcidEthylhexylglycerin (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.
Biosaccharide Gum-1 is a sugar created from fermented sorbitol. Most sorbitol is made from potato starch.
This ingredient is a a skin conditioning ingredient and helps moisturize the skin.
It is also naturally found in fruits such as apples and pears.
Learn more about Biosaccharide Gum-1Disodium 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 EDTACetearyl 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 AlcoholTromethamine helps balance the pH and improve the texture of a product. It is synthetically created.
As an emulsifier, Tromethamine prevents oil and water ingredients from separating. This helps stabilize the product and elongate a product's shelf life. Tromethamine also makes a product thicker.
Tromethamine helps balance the pH level of a product. Normal pH level of skin is slightly acidic (~4.75-5.5). The acidity of our skin is maintained by our glands and skin biome. Being slightly acidic allows our skin to create an "acid mantle". This acid mantle is a thin barrier that protects our skin from bacteria and contaminants.
Oral Tromethanmine is an anti-inflammatory drug but plays the role of masking, adding fragrance, and/or balancing pH in skincare.
1,3-Propanediol, 2-amino-2-(hydroxymethyl)-
Learn more about TromethamineIngredient Ratings
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AHC Beauty The Real Eye Cream for Face 153 ingredients
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