What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
No concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningButylene Glycol
Humectant
Pullulan
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Propanediol
Solvent
Sodium Polyacrylate
Absorbent
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Caprylhydroxamic Acid
Cucumis Sativus Fruit Extract
Emollient
Lactobacillus Ferment Lysate
Skin Conditioning
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
Antimicrobial
Punica Granatum Extract
AstringentCaprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Sodium Hydroxide
BufferingLactobacillus Ferment
Skin Conditioning
Acetyl Tetrapeptide-5
Humectant
Caffeine
Skin Conditioning
Acetyl Hexapeptide-8
Humectant
Water, Butylene Glycol, Pullulan, Niacinamide, Propanediol, Sodium Polyacrylate, 1,2-Hexanediol, Caprylhydroxamic Acid, Cucumis Sativus Fruit Extract, Lactobacillus Ferment Lysate, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Punica Granatum Extract, Caprylyl Glycol, Sodium Hydroxide, Lactobacillus Ferment, Acetyl Tetrapeptide-5, Caffeine, Acetyl Hexapeptide-8
Water
Skin ConditioningAloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract
Emollient
PEG/PPG/Polybutylene Glycol-8/5/3 Glycerin
HumectantButylene Glycol
Humectant
Hydroxyethyl Urea
Humectant
Polyacrylamide
C13-14 Isoparaffin
Emollient
Laureth-7
EmulsifyingPoria Cocos Extract
Skin ConditioningAcetyl Tetrapeptide-5
Humectant
Dipeptide-2
Skin Conditioning
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Fructan
Skin ConditioningCynara Scolymus Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningDecyl Glucoside
Cleansing
Phenethyl Alcohol
MaskingCitric Acid
Buffering
Glucose
Humectant
Caffeine
Skin Conditioning
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingBisabolol
Antioxidant
Cholesterol
Emollient
Alcohol
Antimicrobial
Hydrogenated Lecithin
Emulsifying
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Oligopeptide-5
Skin Conditioning
CI 16255
Cosmetic ColorantCI 15985
Cosmetic ColorantWater, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract, PEG/PPG/Polybutylene Glycol-8/5/3 Glycerin, Butylene Glycol, Hydroxyethyl Urea, Polyacrylamide, C13-14 Isoparaffin, Laureth-7, Poria Cocos Extract, Acetyl Tetrapeptide-5, Dipeptide-2, Phenoxyethanol, Hyaluronic Acid, Fructan, Cynara Scolymus Leaf Extract, Decyl Glucoside, Phenethyl Alcohol, Citric Acid, Glucose, Caffeine, Xanthan Gum, Bisabolol, Cholesterol, Alcohol, Hydrogenated Lecithin, 1,2-Hexanediol, Oligopeptide-5, CI 16255, CI 15985
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
1,2-Hexanediol is a synthetic liquid and another multi-functional powerhouse.Â
It is a:
- Humectant, drawing moisture into the skin
- Emollient, helping to soften skin
- Solvent, dispersing and stabilizing formulas
- Preservative booster, enhancing the antimicrobial activity of other preservativesÂ
Acetyl Tetrapeptide-5 is a peptide that goes by another name, eyeseryl, due to claims that it can help reduce eye puffiness.
The manufacturer claims this ingredient reduces eye puffiness by:
An in-vivo study from the manufacturer found 95% of volunteers saw eye bag improvement by the end of the study.
Eye puffiness is caused by two major factors: fluid retention and fat.
Those with fluid retention may see improvement from using this ingredient. However, those with eye fat will need surgical intervention in order to get rid of puffiness.
Learn more about Acetyl Tetrapeptide-5Butylene Glycol (or BG) is used within cosmetic products for a few different reasons:
Overall, Butylene Glycol is a safe and well-rounded ingredient that works well with other ingredients.
Though this ingredient works well with most skin types, some people with sensitive skin may experience a reaction such as allergic rashes, closed comedones, or itchiness.
Learn more about Butylene GlycolCaffeine is a naturally occurring plant compound found in coffee beans, tea leaves, cocoa pods, and guarana.
As an antioxidant, caffeine protects your skin from free radical damage caused by UV exposure and envionrmnetal stressors.
Early research also shows that caffeine can help calm redness, soothe irritated skin, and support hair growth by stimulating microcirculation in the scalp.
You might have seen eye creams marketing caffeine as a depuffing ingredient. This is because it is a vasoconstrictor meaning it can temporarily constrict blood vessels, though clinical evidence for this specific use is still limited.
Most skincare products contain this ingredient at concentrations between 1-6%. It is able to penetrate skin easily regardless of skin type or thickness.
Just so you know, a very small number of case reports describe caffeine-induced allergy. This ingredient is generally well-tolerated, non-irritating, and non-sensitizing for the majority of people.
Learn more about CaffeineWater. 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. Remember to stay hydrated!
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