Catrice Hydro Depuffing Eye Serum Versus Medik8 Hydr8 B5 Liquid Rehydration Serum
Updated on July 19, 2024
Overview
What they are
These products are both vegan, cruelty-free, fungal acne (malassezia) safe, and reef safe serums. They have a total of 5 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain hyaluronic acid
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for dry skin
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, fragrances, oils, parabens, silicones or sulfates
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Ingredient Info
Catrice Hydro Depuffing Eye Serum 10 ingredients
Medik8 Hydr8 B5 Liquid Rehydration Serum 7 ingredients
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Catrice Hydro Depuffing Eye Serum 10 ingredients
Medik8 Hydr8 B5 Liquid Rehydration Serum 7 ingredients
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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 WaterSodium 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 HyaluronateEthylhexylglycerin (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.
Citric 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 AcidPhenoxyethanol 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.
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Catrice Hydro Depuffing Eye Serum 10 ingredients
Medik8 Hydr8 B5 Liquid Rehydration Serum 7 ingredients
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Catrice Hydro Depuffing Eye Serum 10 ingredients
This is the best eye serum for dark circles, especially considering the price. I love the metal roller, as it feels cool when you apply, which really helps with depuffing the undereye in the morning. This serum also absorbs well and is very hydrating.
My dark circles are caused by hyperpigmentation but worsened by bad sleep, so a serum can only do so much. I really do notice a difference when Show more
Medik8 Hydr8 B5 Liquid Rehydration Serum 7 ingredients
Lightweight and super hydrating. I prefer this one over skinceutical’s hydrating b5
