Biossance Squalane + Peptide Eye Gel Versus Clarins Total Eye Hydrate
Updated on July 18, 2023
Overview
What they are
These products are both fungal acne (malassezia) safe and reef safe eye moisturizers. They have a total of 7 ingredients in common
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for dry skin and brightening skin
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, oils, parabens or sulfates
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Ingredient Info
Biossance Squalane + Peptide Eye Gel 32 ingredients
Clarins Total Eye Hydrate 34 ingredients
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Biossance Squalane + Peptide Eye Gel 32 ingredients
Clarins Total Eye Hydrate 34 ingredients
Key Ingredients
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningAloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
Skin Conditioning
Squalane
Emollient
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Glycerin
Humectant
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Chondrus Crispus Extract
Skin Conditioning
Malus Domestica Fruit Cell Culture Extract
Skin ConditioningAcetyl Tetrapeptide-5
Humectant
Acetyl Hexapeptide-8
Humectant
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Pentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningCucumis Sativus Fruit Extract
EmollientTetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate
Antioxidant
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
Antimicrobial
Lycium Barbarum Fruit Extract
AstringentLycopene
Antioxidant
Vitis Vinifera Skin Extract
Antioxidant
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Caffeine
Skin ConditioningAcacia Senegal Gum
MaskingDimethicone Crosspolymer
Emulsion StabilisingXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingCarbomer
Emulsion StabilisingEthyl Lauroyl Arginate Hcl
Skin ConditioningLecithin
EmollientAmmonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer
Silica
Abrasive
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
Citric Acid
Buffering
Caprylyl Glycol
EmollientWater, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Squalane, Niacinamide, Glycerin, Panthenol, Chondrus Crispus Extract, Malus Domestica Fruit Cell Culture Extract, Acetyl Tetrapeptide-5, Acetyl Hexapeptide-8, Tocopherol, Pentylene Glycol, Cucumis Sativus Fruit Extract, Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Lycium Barbarum Fruit Extract, Lycopene, Vitis Vinifera Skin Extract, Sodium Hyaluronate, Caffeine, Acacia Senegal Gum, Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Xanthan Gum, Carbomer, Ethyl Lauroyl Arginate Hcl, Lecithin, Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer, Silica, Phenoxyethanol, Potassium Sorbate, Citric Acid, Caprylyl Glycol
Water
Skin ConditioningPentaerythrityl Tetraethylhexanoate
EmollientPropanediol
SolventGlycerin
Humectant
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
MaskingButylene Glycol
Humectant
Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer
Sorbitan Caprylate
EmulsifyingAcrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
Emulsion StabilisingBoron Nitride
AbsorbentXylitylglucoside
HumectantPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer
Emulsion StabilisingAnhydroxylitol
HumectantEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningChenopodium Quinoa Seed Extract
Skin ConditioningSodium Hydroxide
Buffering1,2-Hexanediol
Skin ConditioningEscin
TonicParfum
Masking
Chondrus Crispus Extract
Skin Conditioning
Disodium EDTA
Biosaccharide Gum-4
Skin ConditioningGlucose
HumectantKalanchoe Pinnata Leaf Extract
MaskingMarrubium Vulgare Extract
Skin ConditioningCitric Acid
Buffering
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Phenethyl Alcohol
MaskingFurcellaria Lumbricalis Extract
Skin ConditioningPotassium Sorbate
Preservative
CI 42090
Cosmetic ColorantLapsana Communis Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract
Skin ConditioningMaris Sal
Skin ConditioningWater, Pentaerythrityl Tetraethylhexanoate, Propanediol, Glycerin, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Butylene Glycol, Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer, Sorbitan Caprylate, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Boron Nitride, Xylitylglucoside, Phenoxyethanol, Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Anhydroxylitol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Chenopodium Quinoa Seed Extract, Sodium Hydroxide, 1,2-Hexanediol, Escin, Parfum, Chondrus Crispus Extract, Disodium EDTA, Biosaccharide Gum-4, Glucose, Kalanchoe Pinnata Leaf Extract, Marrubium Vulgare Extract, Citric Acid, Sodium Benzoate, Phenethyl Alcohol, Furcellaria Lumbricalis Extract, Potassium Sorbate, CI 42090, Lapsana Communis Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract, Maris Sal
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 GlycerinChondrus Crispus Extract comes from a red algae native to the northern Atlantic coasts of Europe and North America. It helps hydrate the skin and is rich in antioxidants.
The antioxidants in chondrus crispus include lutein and zeaxanthin. Lutein has the ability to filter blue light from screens.
Other contents of chondrus crispus include polysaccharides, peptides, and amino acids. These help hydrate the skin.
What's the difference between algae and seaweed? Algae is a broad term that includes seaweed. Not all algae is seaweed.
Learn more about Chondrus Crispus ExtractAmmonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer (let's call it AAVC for short) is a synthetically created polymer. It's used as a film-forming agent and used to thicken the consistency of products.
AAVC is able to increase the consistency and viscosity of products due to its large molecule size. It also prevents ingredients from separating.
Phenoxyethanol is a preservative that has germicide, antimicrobial, and aromatic properties. Studies show that phenoxyethanol can prevent microbial growth. By itself, it has a scent that is similar to that of a rose.
It's often used in formulations along with Caprylyl Glycol to preserve the shelf life of products.
Potassium Sorbate is a preservative used to prevent yeast and mold in products. It is commonly found in both cosmetic and food products.
This ingredient comes from potassium salt derived from sorbic acid. Sorbic acid is a natural antibiotic and effective against fungus.
Both potassium sorbate and sorbic acid can be found in baked goods, cheeses, dried meats, dried fruit, ice cream, pickles, wine, yogurt, and more.
You'll often find this ingredient used with other preservatives.
Learn more about Potassium SorbateCitric Acid is an AHA derived from citrus fruits (think oranges, lemons, and limes!).
As an AHA, Citric Acid removes the top layer of skin cells from the newer layer of skin underneath. This helps skin to remove dark spots and even out skin tone.
If you spot Citric Acid near the end of an ingredient list, it's likely there as a pH adjuster rather than an active ingredient.
Read more about some other popular AHA's here:
Learn more about Citric AcidIngredient Ratings
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Biossance Squalane + Peptide Eye Gel 32 ingredients
Clarins Total Eye Hydrate 34 ingredients
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