Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Clinique Moisture Surge Eye 96-Hour Hydro-Filler Concentrate versus Clinique Pep-Start Eye Cream .
Published on August 19, 2021
Overview
What they are
These products are both reef safe eye moisturizers. They have a total of 16 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain hyaluronic acid and peptides
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, parabens or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain oils 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
Clinique Moisture Surge Eye 96-Hour Hydro-Filler Concentrate 52 ingredients
Clinique Pep-Start Eye Cream 44 ingredients
Alcohol Free
This product is free of harsh alcohols 🎉
Contains Silicon
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Contains Fragrance
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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
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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 🎉
Non Vegan
This product is not vegan 😥
Not Cruelty Free
This product is not cruelty-free 😥
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Clinique Moisture Surge Eye 96-Hour Hydro-Filler Concentrate 52 ingredients
Clinique Pep-Start Eye Cream 44 ingredients
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Ingredients that are highlighted in purple are present in both products.
Clinique Moisture Surge Eye 96-Hour Hydro-Filler Concentrate 52 ingredients
Clinique Pep-Start Eye Cream 44 ingredients
Water • Glycerin • Butylene Glycol • Propanediol • Phenyl Trimethicone • Sucrose • Hydroxyethyl Urea • Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract • Hypnea Musciformis Extract • Trehalose • Algae Extract • Alteromonas Ferment Extract • Acetyl Glucosamine • Gelidiella Acerosa Extract • Chlorella Vulgaris Extract • Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Water • Sorbitol • Cholesterol • Niacinamide • Pentaerythrityl Tetraethylhexanoate • Sodium Polyaspartate • Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract • Cocos Nucifera Oil • Hydrolyzed Rice Extract • Caffeine • Acetyl Hexapeptide-8 • Tocopheryl Acetate • Cucumis Sativus Fruit Extract • Palmitoyl Hexapeptide-12 • Glyceryl Acrylate/Acrylic Acid Copolymer • Glyceryl Polymethacrylate • Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer • Peg-7m • Dextrin Palmitate • Dehydroxanthan Gum • Sodium Hyaluronate • Pentaerythrityl Adipate/Caprate/Caprylate/Heptanoate • Ascorbyl Tetraisopalmitate • Carbomer • Peg-8 • Sodium Hydroxide • Citric Acid • Triethoxycaprylylsilane • Disodium EDTA • Sodium Citrate • Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate • BHA • Phenoxyethanol • Chlorphenesin • CI 42090 • CI 19140 • CI 77491
Water • Glycerin • Butylene Glycol • Butyrospermum Parkii Oil • Squalane • Cetyl Esters • Dimethicone • Methyl Gluceth-20 • Polyethylene • Glycereth-26 • Polybutene • Sucrose • Magnolia Officinalis Bark Extract • Sigesbeckia Orientalis Extract • Algae Extract • Molasses Extract • Sapindus Mukorossi Fruit Extract • Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7 • Whey Protein • Palmitoyl Hexapeptide-12 • Trifluoroacetyl Tripeptide-2 • Caffeine • Phytosphingosine • Acetyl Hexapeptide-8 • Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1 • Yeast Extract • Glycine Soja Protein • Caesalpinia Spinosa Gum • Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer • Glyceryl Polymethacrylate • Sucrose Stearate • Caprylyl Glycol • Peg-8 • Sodium Hyaluronate • Simethicone • Polysorbate 20 • Carbomer • Sodium Hydroxide • Dextran • Hexylene Glycol • Sodium Citrate • Phenoxyethanol • Mica • CI 77891
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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 WaterClinique Moisture Surge Eye 96-Hour Hydro-Filler Concentrate contains this as ingredient number 1.
Clinique Pep-Start Eye Cream contains this as ingredient number 1.
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.
Learn more about GlycerinClinique Moisture Surge Eye 96-Hour Hydro-Filler Concentrate contains this as ingredient number 2.
Clinique Pep-Start Eye Cream contains this as ingredient number 2.
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.
Clinique Moisture Surge Eye 96-Hour Hydro-Filler Concentrate contains this as ingredient number 3.
Clinique Pep-Start Eye Cream contains this as ingredient number 3.
Sucrose is a natural sugar found in fruits, vegetables, and nuts. It is the main constituent of white sugar.
In skincare, sucrose is a humectant and can be a mild exfoliant.
Sucrose is hydrophilic, meaning it attracts water. This makes it an effective humectant and helps hydrate the skin.
Studies show sugars may worsen acne-prone skin due to it disrupting the skin's natural biome. We recommend speaking with a professional if you have any concerns.
In some products such as body scrubs, sucrose is used as an gentle exfoliant.
The term 'sucrose' comes from the french word for sugar, 'sucre'.
Learn more about SucroseClinique Moisture Surge Eye 96-Hour Hydro-Filler Concentrate contains this as ingredient number 6.
Clinique Pep-Start Eye Cream contains this as ingredient number 12.
Algae Extract is derived from Algae. Algae is an informal term for a group of aquatic organisms that can photosynthesize. It is estimated there are at least 30,000 types of Algae.
Algae contains antioxidants. Antioxidants help fight free-radicals. Free-radicals are molecules that may damage your skin cells, such as pollution.
Algae can also help with soothing and hydrating skin.
Many different types of algae have different benefits.
Learn more about Algae ExtractClinique Moisture Surge Eye 96-Hour Hydro-Filler Concentrate contains this as ingredient number 11.
Clinique Pep-Start Eye Cream contains this as ingredient number 15.
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.
Learn more about CaffeineClinique Moisture Surge Eye 96-Hour Hydro-Filler Concentrate contains this as ingredient number 25.
Clinique Pep-Start Eye Cream contains this as ingredient number 22.
Acetyl Hexapeptide-8 is a peptide. A common name for this peptide is Argireline.
Argireline has a similar function to botox. It prevents muscle movement and contractions. By preventing muscles from moving, Argireline also prohibits the formation of fine lines and wrinkles. However, research is lacking in proving this ingredient to be as effective as botox.
Argireline tells our body to create more collagen. Collagen is a protein that makes connective tissue. Boosting collagen production leads to a healthier skin barrier. Having a healthy skin barrier means having firm and hydrated skin.
Read more about other common types of peptides here:
Learn more about Acetyl Hexapeptide-8Clinique Moisture Surge Eye 96-Hour Hydro-Filler Concentrate contains this as ingredient number 26.
Clinique Pep-Start Eye Cream contains this as ingredient number 24.
Palmitoyl Hexapeptide-12 isn't fungal acne safe and is a peptide.
Clinique Moisture Surge Eye 96-Hour Hydro-Filler Concentrate contains this as ingredient number 29.
Clinique Pep-Start Eye Cream contains this as ingredient number 20.
We don't have a description for Glyceryl Polymethacrylate.
Clinique Moisture Surge Eye 96-Hour Hydro-Filler Concentrate contains this as ingredient number 31.
Clinique Pep-Start Eye Cream contains this as ingredient number 30.
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.
Clinique Moisture Surge Eye 96-Hour Hydro-Filler Concentrate contains this as ingredient number 32.
Clinique Pep-Start Eye Cream contains this as ingredient number 29.
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 HyaluronateClinique Moisture Surge Eye 96-Hour Hydro-Filler Concentrate contains this as ingredient number 36.
Clinique Pep-Start Eye Cream contains this as ingredient number 34.
Carbomer is a polymer of acrylic acid. Its main role is to create gel consistency within products.
Carbomer is commonly found in many types of cosmetics products. It is found to be safe in concentrations up to 15%. However, a high amount of carbomer can cause pilling or balling up of products. Most products contain 1% of less of carbomer.
Clinique Moisture Surge Eye 96-Hour Hydro-Filler Concentrate contains this as ingredient number 39.
Clinique Pep-Start Eye Cream contains this as ingredient number 37.
PEG-8 is a synthetic polymer used as a humectant and solvent.
This ingredient is able to help dissolve active ingredients, including water. This gives it humectant properties.
It is soluble in water. The number '8' stands for the molecular weight of the ingredient.
Learn more about Peg-8Clinique Moisture Surge Eye 96-Hour Hydro-Filler Concentrate contains this as ingredient number 40.
Clinique Pep-Start Eye Cream contains this as ingredient number 33.
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 HydroxideClinique Moisture Surge Eye 96-Hour Hydro-Filler Concentrate contains this as ingredient number 41.
Clinique Pep-Start Eye Cream contains this as ingredient number 38.
Sodium Citrate is the sodium salts of citric acid. In skincare, it is used to alter pH levels and acts as a preservative.
Sodium Citrate helps maintain the pH of a product. Normal pH level of skin is slightly acidic (~4.75-5.5). The acidity of our skin is maintained by our glands and skin biome. Being slightly acidic allows our skin to create an "acid mantle". This acid mantle is a thin barrier that protects our skin from bacteria and contaminants.
Sodium Citrate is a chelating agent. It neutralizes metal ions from water and prevents them from binding to other ingredients. This ensures the other ingredients will not be altered.
Learn more about Sodium CitrateClinique Moisture Surge Eye 96-Hour Hydro-Filler Concentrate contains this as ingredient number 45.
Clinique Pep-Start Eye Cream contains this as ingredient number 41.
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.
Clinique Moisture Surge Eye 96-Hour Hydro-Filler Concentrate contains this as ingredient number 48.
Clinique Pep-Start Eye Cream contains this as ingredient number 42.
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