This anti-aging eye moisturizer is formulated around Squalane and Niacinamide to soften the look of wrinkles and strengthen the skin barrier.
This anti-aging eye moisturizer is formulated around Sodium Hyaluronate to soften the look of wrinkles and hydrate skin.
What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningPropanediol
SolventSqualane
EmollientNiacinamide
SmoothingPentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
HumectantBoron Nitride
AbsorbentMaltodextrin
AbsorbentC14-22 Alcohols
Emulsion StabilisingCaffeine
Skin ConditioningCaprylyl/Capryl Glucoside
CleansingHydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer
Emulsion StabilisingPolyacrylate Crosspolymer-6
Emulsion Stabilising1,2-Hexanediol
Skin ConditioningParfum
MaskingTocopheryl Acetate
AntioxidantEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningOriganum Majorana Leaf Extract
AntiseborrhoeicC12-20 Alkyl Glucoside
EmulsifyingEscin
TonicCaprylhydroxamic Acid
Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer
Curcuma Longa Root Extract
AntioxidantPersea Gratissima Oil Unsaponifiables
Skin ConditioningPolysorbate 60
EmulsifyingSorbitan Isostearate
EmulsifyingCaramel
Cosmetic ColorantMarrubium Vulgare Extract
Skin ConditioningPhenethyl Alcohol
MaskingAnthriscus Sylvestris Extract
Skin ConditioningFurcellaria Lumbricalis Extract
Skin ConditioningT-Butyl Alcohol
PerfumingSodium Hydroxide
BufferingCitric Acid
BufferingMaris Sal
Skin ConditioningWater, Propanediol, Squalane, Niacinamide, Pentylene Glycol, Glycerin, Boron Nitride, Maltodextrin, C14-22 Alcohols, Caffeine, Caprylyl/Capryl Glucoside, Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6, 1,2-Hexanediol, Parfum, Tocopheryl Acetate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Origanum Majorana Leaf Extract, C12-20 Alkyl Glucoside, Escin, Caprylhydroxamic Acid, Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer, Curcuma Longa Root Extract, Persea Gratissima Oil Unsaponifiables, Polysorbate 60, Sorbitan Isostearate, Caramel, Marrubium Vulgare Extract, Phenethyl Alcohol, Anthriscus Sylvestris Extract, Furcellaria Lumbricalis Extract, T-Butyl Alcohol, Sodium Hydroxide, Citric Acid, Maris Sal
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
HumectantHydrogenated Coco-Glycerides
EmollientButyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane
UV AbsorberC12-15 Alkyl Benzoate
AntimicrobialCera Alba
EmollientDicaprylyl Carbonate
EmollientButylene Glycol
HumectantBehenyl Alcohol
EmollientBis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine
UV AbsorberButylene Glycol Dicaprylate/Dicaprate
EmollientEthylhexyl Triazone
UV AbsorberPhenylbenzimidazole Sulfonic Acid
UV AbsorberMethylpropanediol
SolventHydroxypropyl Starch Phosphate
Stearyl Alcohol
EmollientSodium Hyaluronate
HumectantArctium Lappa Fruit Extract
AntioxidantCreatine
Skin Conditioning1-Methylhydantoin-2-Imide
Skin ConditioningTocopherol
AntioxidantPalmitic Acid
EmollientStearic Acid
CleansingMyristic Acid
CleansingArachidic Acid
CleansingOleic Acid
EmollientSodium Stearoyl Glutamate
CleansingSodium Hydroxide
BufferingDiethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate
UV FilterLauroyl Lysine
Skin ConditioningXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingSodium Chloride
MaskingTrisodium EDTA
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin ConditioningEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningPhenoxyethanol
PreservativeWater, Glycerin, Hydrogenated Coco-Glycerides, Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Cera Alba, Dicaprylyl Carbonate, Butylene Glycol, Behenyl Alcohol, Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine, Butylene Glycol Dicaprylate/Dicaprate, Ethylhexyl Triazone, Phenylbenzimidazole Sulfonic Acid, Methylpropanediol, Hydroxypropyl Starch Phosphate, Stearyl Alcohol, Sodium Hyaluronate, Arctium Lappa Fruit Extract, Creatine, 1-Methylhydantoin-2-Imide, Tocopherol, Palmitic Acid, Stearic Acid, Myristic Acid, Arachidic Acid, Oleic Acid, Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate, Sodium Hydroxide, Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate, Lauroyl Lysine, Xanthan Gum, Sodium Chloride, Trisodium EDTA, 1,2-Hexanediol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Phenoxyethanol
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.
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 preservatives
Ethylhexylglycerin is created from glycerin. It is a multitasker ingredient that:
The CIR Expert Panel found minimal skin absorption or sensitization of any kind in a safety assessment. Though this ingredient is considered well-tolerated, a small number of cases of allergic dermatitis have been published since 2002. Just be sure to patch test if you are unsure.
Industry-reported use ranges from 8% in rinse-off products and 2% in leave-on formulations.
Learn more about EthylhexylglycerinGlycerin (or glycerol) is a compound naturally found in your skin. It's a powerhouse humectant that pulls water into the stratum corneum.
Topically, glycerin does several things at once:
Your skin makes glycerin on its own (mostly from sebaceous oil breakdown) and shuttles it to your outermost layer of skin, or your epidermis, via aquaporin-3.
Aquaporin-3 is a transporter that is essential for normal skin hydration, elasticity, and repair. Interestingly, mice lacking in AQP3 have dry and less elastic skin that can be fully corrected with glycerin.
This ingredient is non-irritating, plays well with almost every ingredient, and works across all skin types. Typical use is anywhere between 3-10% but can go up to 79% in some leave-on products.
Just know very high concentrations (>40%) can feel tacky in low humidity.
Glycerin is the name for this ingredient in American English. British English uses Glycerol/Glycerine.
Learn more about GlycerinSodium 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 HydroxideWater. 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!
Learn more about Water