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Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Alpha-H Liquid Gold Firming Eye Cream versus Beauty of Joseon Revive Eye Serum : Ginseng + Retinal .

Last updated on July 18, 2023. Published on March 11, 2024

Overview

What they are

These products are both cruelty-free and reef safe eye moisturizers. They have a total of 6 ingredients in common

Cool Features

They both contain exfoliants, niacinamide and peptides

Suited For

They're both likely to be good for fighting acne, anti aging, dry skin, brightening 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

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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

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Starts at $41.00
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Ingredient Info

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alcohol-free
silicon-free
fragrance-free
sulfate-free
paraben-free
oil-free
fungal-acne safe
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

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Notable Ingredients

Exfoliators
Niacinamide
Peptides (3)

Benefits

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

Concerns

Drying
May Worsen Oily Skin (4)
Acne Trigger
Irritating
Rosacea
Eczema (2)

Notable Ingredients

Retinoid
Vitamin E
Exfoliators
Niacinamide
Ceramides
Hyaluronic Acid (2)
Peptides

Benefits

Hydrating (4)
Good For Oily Skin (2)
Redness Reducing (3)
Skin Texture (2)
Reduces Large Pores (2)
Anti-Aging (4)
Dark Spots (2)
Scar Healing (4)
Acne Fighting (2)
Brightening (4)

Concerns

Drying
May Worsen Oily Skin
Acne Trigger
Irritating (3)
Rosacea (2)
Eczema
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Ingredients Compared

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Ingredients Explained

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1
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.

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Alpha-H Liquid Gold Firming Eye Cream contains this as ingredient number 3.

Beauty of Joseon Revive Eye Serum : Ginseng + Retinal contains this as ingredient number 11.

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.

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Alpha-H Liquid Gold Firming Eye Cream contains this as ingredient number 6.

Beauty of Joseon Revive Eye Serum : Ginseng + Retinal contains this as ingredient number 4.

3
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.

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Alpha-H Liquid Gold Firming Eye Cream contains this as ingredient number 11.

Beauty of Joseon Revive Eye Serum : Ginseng + Retinal contains this as ingredient number 9.

4
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.

Alpha-H Liquid Gold Firming Eye Cream contains this as ingredient number 17.

Beauty of Joseon Revive Eye Serum : Ginseng + Retinal contains this as ingredient number 14.

5
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.

Alpha-H Liquid Gold Firming Eye Cream contains this as ingredient number 31.

Beauty of Joseon Revive Eye Serum : Ginseng + Retinal contains this as ingredient number 37.

6
What it does: Absorbent
Community Rating: Liked

Dextrin is used to thicken a product and helps bind ingredients together. It is created from starch and glycogen.

As an emulsifier, dextrin prevents ingredients from separating. This helps elongate a product's shelf life.

Studies show coating UV filters with dextrin prevents these ingredients from being absorbed. This helps UV ingredients last longer on the skin.

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Alpha-H Liquid Gold Firming Eye Cream contains this as ingredient number 33.

Beauty of Joseon Revive Eye Serum : Ginseng + Retinal contains this as ingredient number 22.

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

38% are loved or liked
12% have mixed ratings
29% are disliked or very disliked
21% have no rating yet
49% are loved or liked
11% have mixed ratings
32% are disliked or very disliked
8% have no rating yet

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Alpha-H Liquid Gold Firming Eye Cream 42 ingredients

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Beauty of Joseon Revive Eye Serum : Ginseng + Retinal 37 ingredients

4.3 /5
from 16 reviews
Oliviarc's Avatar'
Oct 14, 2023

The ONLY products that has faded my dark circles, consistent use is the key and my eye area is looking the best it has in years (and I'm only 18)

The ONLY products that has faded my dark circles, consistent use is the key and my eye area is looking the best it has in years (and I'm only 18)

HarrietandValentine's Avatar'
Mar 19, 2024

Just a great value for such a solid product. Retinal is so much more effective than retinol so I'm glad this is the star ingredient. It feels really gentle around my eyes and for the price, I can easily use it on my entire face, neck,...

Just a great value for such a solid product. Retinal is so much more effective than retinol so I'm glad this is the star ingredient. It feels really gentle around my eyes and for the price, I can easily use it on my entire face, neck, and chest as well.

Great Value
Light
Absorbs Well
Works Well
IsabelaSoaresdeFigueirdo_819's Avatar'
Feb 11, 2024

It's a very convenient product as it can be used on the eye area and the entire face, I'm using it on my entire face as an introduction to retinoids as I noticed my first fine lines. It's not very irritating, I only had problems when I...

It's a very convenient product as it can be used on the eye area and the entire face, I'm using it on my entire face as an introduction to retinoids as I noticed my first fine lines. It's not very irritating, I only had problems when I used it three times in a row in an attempt to see what the ideal frequency was. The results are visible mainly in fine lines and skin texture, it's really useful. However, I saw no difference in my dark circles.

Great Value
Hydrating
Light
Absorbs Well
Light Scent
Works Well

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