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Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Clarins Total Eye Lift versus Shiseido Vital Perfection Uplifting and Firming Eye Cream .

Published on September 29, 2022

Overview

What they are

These products are both reef safe eye moisturizers. They have a total of 9 ingredients in common

Cool Features

They both contain Vitamin E

Suited For

They're both likely to be good for dry skin, brightening skin and sensitive skin

Free From

They both do not contain any parabens or sulfates

What's Inside

They both contain harsh alcohols, fragrances and silicones

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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

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alcohol-free
silicon-free
fragrance-free
sulfate-free
paraben-free
oil-free
fungal-acne safe
reef-safe
eu-allergen-free
vegan
cruelty-free
alcohol-free
silicon-free
fragrance-free
sulfate-free
paraben-free
oil-free
fungal-acne safe
reef-safe
eu-allergen-free
vegan
cruelty-free

At a glance

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Notable Ingredients

Vitamin E
Exfoliators
Peptides

Benefits

Hydrating (3)
Redness Reducing
Reduces Irritation (2)
Brightening (2)

Concerns

Drying
May Worsen Oily Skin (3)
Acne Trigger
Irritating
Rosacea (2)
Eczema (2)

Notable Ingredients

Retinoid
Vitamin E (2)
Hyaluronic Acid

Benefits

Hydrating (4)
Good For Oily Skin
Redness Reducing
Reduces Irritation
Skin Texture
Reduces Large Pores (2)
Anti-Aging (3)
Dark Spots
Scar Healing (2)
Acne Fighting (2)
Brightening (3)

Concerns

Drying (2)
May Worsen Oily Skin (3)
Acne Trigger
Irritating (4)
Rosacea (2)
Eczema (2)
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Ingredients Compared

Ingredients that are highlighted in purple are present in both products.

WaterPentaerythrityl TetraethylhexanoateSqualaneButylene GlycolGlycerinDipropylene GlycolBehenyl AlcoholDimethiconeDiphenylsiloxy Phenyl TrimethiconeMyristyl MyristatePotassium MethoxysalicylateHydrogenated PolyisobuteneStearyl AlcoholBeheneth-20Peg-400PhenoxyethanolHydrogenated Palm OilDimethicone/Phenyl Vinyl Dimethicone CrosspolymerElaeis Guineensis Kernel OilPolyvinyl Alcohol Dimethylacrylamide/Sodium Acryloyldimethyltaurate CrosspolymerElaeis Guineensis OilParfumDisodium EDTATocopheryl AcetateXanthan GumRosa Damascena Flower WaterRetinyl AcetateSodium CitrateHelianthus Annuus Seed OilBHAAlcoholCaffeineSodium MetabisulfiteLavandula Angustifolia OilCitric AcidSodium MetaphosphatePpg-3 DipivalateLimoneneHexyl CinnamalTocopherolLinaloolCI 77492CitronellolSodium Acetylated HyaluronateAngelica Acutiloba Root ExtractAngelica Keiskei Leaf/Stem ExtractCI 77491Olea Europaea Leaf ExtractSanguisorba Officinalis Root ExtractLamium Album Flower/Leaf/Stem ExtractCamellia Sinensis Leaf ExtractInositolCarthamus Tinctorius Flower ExtractPinus Sylvestris Cone ExtractZiziphus Jujuba Leaf ExtractRosmarinus Officinalis Leaf ExtractEucheuma Serra/Grateloupia Sparsa/Saccharina Angustata/Ulva Linza/Undaria Pinnatifida ExtractSaccharina Angustata/Undaria Pinnatifida ExtractBupleurum Falcatum Root ExtractCoix Lacryma-Jobi Ma-Yuen Seed ExtractCellulose

Ingredients Side-by-side

Ingredients that are highlighted in purple are present in both products.

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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.

1
What it does: Skin Conditioning, Solvent
Community Rating: Loved

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!

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Clarins Total Eye Lift contains this as ingredient number 1.

Shiseido Vital Perfection Uplifting and Firming Eye Cream contains this as ingredient number 1.

2
What it does: Humectant, Skin Conditioning, Skin Protecting, Solvent
Community Rating: Loved

Glycerin 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.

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Clarins Total Eye Lift contains this as ingredient number 2.

Shiseido Vital Perfection Uplifting and Firming Eye Cream contains this as ingredient number 5.

3
What it does: Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Loved

Caffeine is most associated with coffee, tea, and cacao. In skincare, it helps with calming inflammation and anti-aging.

Caffeine is an antioxidants, which help with the signs of aging. This is because antioxidants help fight skin-damaging free radical molecules.

While caffeine is used to treat cellulite and and dark circles, further studies are needed to prove this. It has been believed to help with these skin conditions due to its ability to dilate blood vessels and increase blood flow.

Some studies are looking into caffeine's ability to protect against UV rays.

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Clarins Total Eye Lift contains this as ingredient number 17.

Shiseido Vital Perfection Uplifting and Firming Eye Cream contains this as ingredient number 33.

4
What it does: Emollient, Skin Conditioning, Skin Protecting
Community Rating: Very Disliked

Dimethicone is a silicone used for making products smooth and silky. It also has the added benefit of sealing in hydration. The amount of dimethicone found in beauty products is considered safe and non-comedogenic, meaning it won't clog pores.

Dimethicone has been found increase absorption in skin, boosting the benefits of other ingredients. While there is concern for the safety of dimethicone, the levels used in skincare are safe for use.

Clarins Total Eye Lift contains this as ingredient number 19.

Shiseido Vital Perfection Uplifting and Firming Eye Cream contains this as ingredient number 8.

5
What it does: Antioxidant, Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Liked

Tocopheryl Acetate is AKA Vitamin E. It is an antioxidant and protects your skin from free radicals. Free radicals damage the skin by breaking down collagen.

One study found using Tocopheryl Acetate with Vitamin C decreased the number of sunburned cells.

Tocopheryl Acetate is commonly found in both skincare and dietary supplements.

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Clarins Total Eye Lift contains this as ingredient number 23.

Shiseido Vital Perfection Uplifting and Firming Eye Cream contains this as ingredient number 25.

6
What it does:
Community Rating: Disliked

Disodium EDTA plays a role in making products more stable by aiding other preservatives.

It is a chelating agent, meaning it neutralizes metal ions that may be found in a product.

Disodium EDTA is a salt of edetic acid and is found to be safe in cosmetic ingredients.

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Clarins Total Eye Lift contains this as ingredient number 26.

Shiseido Vital Perfection Uplifting and Firming Eye Cream contains this as ingredient number 24.

7
What it does: Masking, Perfuming
Community Rating: Very Disliked

Parfum is a catch-all term for an ingredient or more that is used to give aroma to products. Parfum, or fragrance, can be a blend of hundreds of chemicals or plant oils. This means every product with "fragrance" or "Parfum" in the ingredients list is a different mixture.

In the US, the alternative name for parfum is 'fragrance'. The term 'fragrance' is not regulated in many countries. In many cases, it is up to the brand to define this term.

For instance, many brands choose to label themselves as "fragrance-free" because they are not using synthetic fragrances. However, their products may still contain ingredients such as essential oils that are considered a fragrance. One example is Calendula flower extract. Essential oil ingredients still impart a scent or 'fragrance'.

Depending on the blend, it can cause allergies and sensitivities on the skin. Some ingredients that are known EU allergens include linalool and citronellol.

Products use parfum often to give products a scent or cover up smells of different ingredients.

The bottom line is: not all fragrances/parfum/ingredients are created equally. If you are worried about fragrances, we recommend taking a closer look at an ingredient. And of course, we always recommend speaking with a professional.

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Clarins Total Eye Lift contains this as ingredient number 28.

Shiseido Vital Perfection Uplifting and Firming Eye Cream contains this as ingredient number 23.

8
What it does: Humectant, Masking, Skin Conditioning, Solvent
Community Rating: Mixed

Butylene Glycol (or BG) is used within cosmetic products for a few different reasons:

  • It is a solvent, meaning that it helps to dissolve other ingredients. This also enhances the absorption of the product into one's skin.
  • It is a humectant, which means that it helps attract moisture into the skin.
  • It helps improve product application.

Overall, Butylene Glycol is a safe and well-rounded ingredient. It is unlikely to irritate skin, and works well with pretty much all other ingredients.

Clarins Total Eye Lift contains this as ingredient number 29.

Shiseido Vital Perfection Uplifting and Firming Eye Cream contains this as ingredient number 4.

9
What it does: Antimicrobial, Astringent, Masking, Solvent
Community Rating: Very Disliked

Alcohol comes in many different forms. Different types of alcohol will have different effects on skin. This ingredient is usually an astringent alcohol.

These alcohols are drying on the skin. They may strip away your skin's natural oils and even damage your skin barrier. Astringent alcohols may also irritate skin.

Other types of astringent alcohols include:

According to the National Rosacea Society based in the US, you should be mindful of products with these alcohols in the top half of ingredients.

Any type of sanitizing product will have high amounts of alcohol to help kill bacteria and viruses.

Fatty alcohols come from plant oils such as coconut oil. These can help hydrate the skin and are non-irritating. Some fatty alcohols include cetyl and stearyl alcohol.

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Clarins Total Eye Lift contains this as ingredient number 32.

Shiseido Vital Perfection Uplifting and Firming Eye Cream contains this as ingredient number 32.

Here's what our community thinks of the ingredients in these two products.

23% are loved or liked
18% have mixed ratings
41% are disliked or very disliked
18% have no rating yet
26% are loved or liked
11% have mixed ratings
32% are disliked or very disliked
31% have no rating yet

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