Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Cetaphil Deep Hydration Refreshing Eye Serum versus Colorescience Total Eye Firm & Repair Eye Cream .
Published on August 18, 2023
Overview
What they are
These products are both reef safe eye moisturizers. They have a total of 14 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain hyaluronic acid, peptides and Vitamin E
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for brightening skin and sensitive skin
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, parabens or sulfates
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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.
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Ingredient Info
Cetaphil Deep Hydration Refreshing Eye Serum 34 ingredients
Colorescience Total Eye Firm & Repair Eye Cream 38 ingredients
Alcohol Free
This product is free of harsh alcohols 🎉
Silicon Free
This product is free of silicons 🎉
Contains Fragrance
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Sulfate Free
This product is free of sulfates 🎉
Paraben Free
This product is free of parabens 🎉
Oil Free
This product is free of oils 🎉
Not Malassezia Safe
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Reef Safe
This product is free of ingredients that damage reefs 🎉
EU Allergen Free
This product is free of EU allergens 🎉
Non Vegan
This product is not vegan 😥
Not Cruelty Free
This product is not cruelty-free 😥
Alcohol Free
This product is free of harsh alcohols 🎉
Contains Silicon
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Fragrance Free
This product is free of fragrances 🎉
Sulfate Free
This product is free of sulfates 🎉
Paraben Free
This product is free of parabens 🎉
Contains Oils
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Not Malassezia Safe
Ingredients in this product that are not malassezia safe:
Reef Safe
This product is free of ingredients that damage reefs 🎉
EU Allergen Free
This product is free of EU allergens 🎉
Vegan
This product is vegan 🎉
Not Cruelty Free
This product is not cruelty-free 😥
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Cetaphil Deep Hydration Refreshing Eye Serum 34 ingredients
Colorescience Total Eye Firm & Repair Eye Cream 38 ingredients
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Ingredients that are highlighted in purple are present in both products.
Cetaphil Deep Hydration Refreshing Eye Serum 34 ingredients
Colorescience Total Eye Firm & Repair Eye Cream 38 ingredients
Water • Dicaprylyl Carbonate • 1,2-Hexanediol • Polyglyceryl-6 Distearate • Distarch Phosphate • 4-T-Butylcyclohexanol • Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer • Anhydroxylitol • Bisabolol • Caprylyl/Capryl Glucoside • Cetyl Alcohol • Citric Acid • Dunaliella Salina Extract • Ethylhexylglycerin • Globularia Alypum Leaf Extract • Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid • Jojoba Esters • Palmitoyl Tripeptide-5 • Panthenol • Pantolactone • Pentylene Glycol • Phenoxyethanol • Polyglyceryl-3 Beeswax • Polyisobutene • Potassium Sorbate • Sodium Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer • Sodium Benzoate • Sodium Hyaluronate • Sodium Hydroxide • Sodium PCA • Sorbitan Oleate • Tocopherol • Xylitol • Xylitylglucoside
Water • Glycerin • Glyceryl Stearate • Squalane • Isopropyl Isostearate • Limnanthes Alba Seed Oil • Polymethylsilsesquioxane • Cetearyl Alcohol • Panthenol • Caffeine • Hippophae Rhamnoides Fruit Oil • Albizia Julibrissin Bark Extract • Sea Water • Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer • Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer • Sorbitol • Tocopheryl Acetate • Sodium Hydroxide • Ethylhexylglycerin • Dunaliella Salina Extract • Betaine • Asparagopsis Armata Extract • Sodium Phytate • Opuntia Ficus-Indica Stem Extract • Hydrolyzed Algin • Ascophyllum Nodosum Extract • Sodium Hyaluronate • Palmitoyl Tripeptide-5 • Pantolactone • Citric Acid • Tremella Fuciformis Sporocarp Extract • Sucrose • Jania Rubens Extract • Darutoside • Tocopherol • Phenoxyethanol • Potassium Sorbate • Sodium Benzoate
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Ingredients Explained
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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. Talk about multi-purpose! If you see this, drink a glass of water. Stay hydrated!
Learn more about WaterCetaphil Deep Hydration Refreshing Eye Serum contains this as ingredient number 1.
Colorescience Total Eye Firm & Repair Eye Cream contains this as ingredient number 1.
Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer is a synthetic polymer. It is used to thicken and improve the texture of products.
Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer is also an emulsifier. Due to its properties, it can prevent water and oil ingredients from separating.
Cetaphil Deep Hydration Refreshing Eye Serum contains this as ingredient number 7.
Colorescience Total Eye Firm & Repair Eye Cream contains this as ingredient number 15.
Citric Acid is an AHA derived from citrus fruits (think oranges, lemons, and limes!).
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.
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 look more even.
Read more about some other popular AHA's here:
Learn more about Citric AcidCetaphil Deep Hydration Refreshing Eye Serum contains this as ingredient number 12.
Colorescience Total Eye Firm & Repair Eye Cream contains this as ingredient number 30.
We don't have a description for Dunaliella Salina Extract.
Cetaphil Deep Hydration Refreshing Eye Serum contains this as ingredient number 13.
Colorescience Total Eye Firm & Repair Eye Cream contains this as ingredient number 20.
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.
Cetaphil Deep Hydration Refreshing Eye Serum contains this as ingredient number 14.
Colorescience Total Eye Firm & Repair Eye Cream contains this as ingredient number 19.
Palmitoyl Tripeptide-5 isn't fungal acne safe and is a peptide.
Cetaphil Deep Hydration Refreshing Eye Serum contains this as ingredient number 18.
Colorescience Total Eye Firm & Repair Eye Cream contains this as ingredient number 28.
Panthenol (also referred to as pro-vitamin B5) is a common ingredient that helps hydrate and soothe the skin.
lt is a humectant, meaning that it helps the skin attract and retain moisture.
Another benefit is the anti-inflammatory abilities. This means that it's great for sensitive, irritation-prone skin.
Once oxidized, panthenol converts to pantothenic acid. Panthothenic acid is found in all living cells.
Learn more about PanthenolCetaphil Deep Hydration Refreshing Eye Serum contains this as ingredient number 19.
Colorescience Total Eye Firm & Repair Eye Cream contains this as ingredient number 9.
Pantolactone is a synthetically created humectant.
As a humectant, Pantolactone helps draw moisture to the skin. It can help add hydration to your skin.
Cetaphil Deep Hydration Refreshing Eye Serum contains this as ingredient number 20.
Colorescience Total Eye Firm & Repair Eye Cream contains this as ingredient number 29.
Phenoxyethanol is a preservative that has germicide, antimicrobial, and aromatic properties. Studies show that phenoxyethanol can prevent germ and 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.
Cetaphil Deep Hydration Refreshing Eye Serum contains this as ingredient number 22.
Colorescience Total Eye Firm & Repair Eye Cream contains this as ingredient number 36.
Potassium Sorbate is a preservative used to prevent yeast and mold in products. It is commonly found in both cosmetic and food products.
Potassium sorbate is potassium salt derived from sorbic acid. Sorbic acid is a natural antibiotic and effective against fungus.
Potassium sorbate and sorbic acid can be found in baked goods, cheeses, dried meats, dried fruit, ice cream, pickles, wine, yogurt, and more.
Potassium sorbate is often used with stronger preservatives.
Learn more about Potassium SorbateCetaphil Deep Hydration Refreshing Eye Serum contains this as ingredient number 25.
Colorescience Total Eye Firm & Repair Eye Cream contains this as ingredient number 37.
Sodium Benzoate is a preservative. It's used in both cosmetic and food products to inhibit the growth of mold and bacteria. It is typically produced synthetically.
Both the US FDA and EU Health Committee have approved the use of sodium benzoate. In the US, levels of 0.1% (of the total product) are allowed.
Sodium benzoate works as a preservative by inhibiting the growth of bacteria inside of cells. It prevents the cell from fermenting a type of sugar using an enzyme called phosphofructokinase.
Sodium Benzoate is the salt of benzoic acid. Foods containing sodium benzoate include soda, salad dressings, condiments, fruit juices, wines, and snack foods.
Studies for using ascorbic acid and sodium benzoate in cosmetics are lacking, especially in skincare routines with multiple steps.
We always recommend speaking with a professional, such as a dermatologist, if you have any concerns.
Learn more about Sodium BenzoateCetaphil Deep Hydration Refreshing Eye Serum contains this as ingredient number 27.
Colorescience Total Eye Firm & Repair Eye Cream contains this as ingredient number 38.
Sodium 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 HyaluronateCetaphil Deep Hydration Refreshing Eye Serum contains this as ingredient number 28.
Colorescience Total Eye Firm & Repair Eye Cream contains this as ingredient number 27.
Sodium Hydroxide is also known as lye or caustic soda. It is used to adjust the pH of products; many ingredients require a specific pH to be effective.
In small amounts, sodium hydroxide is considered safe to use. However, large amounts may cause chemical burns due to its high alkaline.
Your skin has a natural pH and acid mantle. This acid mantle helps prevent harmful bacteria from breaking through. The acid mantle also helps keep your skin hydrated.
"Alkaline" refers to a high pH level. A low pH level would be considered acidic.
Learn more about Sodium HydroxideCetaphil Deep Hydration Refreshing Eye Serum contains this as ingredient number 29.
Colorescience Total Eye Firm & Repair Eye Cream contains this as ingredient number 18.
Tocopherol (also known as Vitamin E) is a common antioxidant used to help protect the skin from free-radicals and strengthen the skin barrier. It's also fat soluble - this means our skin is great at absorbing it.
Vitamin E also helps keep your natural skin lipids healthy. Your lipid skin barrier naturally consists of lipids, ceramides, and fatty acids. Vitamin E offers extra protection for your skin’s lipid barrier, keeping your skin healthy and nourished.
Another benefit is a bit of UV protection. Vitamin E helps reduce the damage caused by UVB rays. (It should not replace your sunscreen). Combining it with Vitamin C can decrease sunburned cells and hyperpigmentation after UV exposure.
You might have noticed Vitamin E + C often paired together. This is because it is great at stabilizing Vitamin C. Using the two together helps increase the effectiveness of both ingredients.
There are often claims that Vitamin E can reduce/prevent scarring, but these claims haven't been confirmed by scientific research.
Learn more about TocopherolCetaphil Deep Hydration Refreshing Eye Serum contains this as ingredient number 32.
Colorescience Total Eye Firm & Repair Eye Cream contains this as ingredient number 35.
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Cetaphil Deep Hydration Refreshing Eye Serum 34 ingredients
Colorescience Total Eye Firm & Repair Eye Cream 38 ingredients
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Cetaphil Deep Hydration Refreshing Eye Serum 34 ingredients
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