COSRX Advanced Snail 96 Mucin Power Essence Versus The Face Shop Pomegranate & Collagen Volume Lifting Eye Cream
This hydrating essence is formulated around Snail Secretion Filtrate and Allantoin to hydrate skin and calm redness.
This anti-aging eye moisturizer is formulated around Adenosine to soften the look of wrinkles.
What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Punica Granatum Extract
AstringentCollagen
Moisturising
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Cyclopentasiloxane
Emollient
Trehalose
Humectant
Cetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Pentaerythrityl Tetraethylhexanoate
Emollient
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
PEG-75
HumectantDimethicone
Emollient
Caprylic/Capric Glycerides
EmollientPunica Granatum Fruit Extract
Antioxidant
Hydrolyzed Collagen
Emollient
Cetearyl Olivate
Sorbitan Stearate
Emulsifying
Sorbitan Olivate
Emulsifying
Stearic Acid
Cleansing
PEG-100 Stearate
Surfactant
Glyceryl Stearate
Emollient
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Macadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil
Emollient
Carbomer
Emulsion StabilisingXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingHelianthus Annuus Seed Oil
Emollient
Daucus Carota Sativa Root Extract
Skin Conditioning
Daucus Carota Sativa Seed Oil
Emollient
Beta-Carotene
Skin ConditioningDiethylhexyl Syringylidenemalonate
Skin Protecting
Adenosine
Skin Conditioning
Potassium Hydroxide
BufferingDisodium EDTA
ChelatingCI 77491
Cosmetic ColorantParfum
Masking
Punica Granatum Extract, Collagen, Water, Glycerin, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Cyclopentasiloxane, Trehalose, Cetearyl Alcohol, Pentaerythrityl Tetraethylhexanoate, 1,2-Hexanediol, PEG-75, Dimethicone, Caprylic/Capric Glycerides, Punica Granatum Fruit Extract, Hydrolyzed Collagen, Cetearyl Olivate, Sorbitan Stearate, Sorbitan Olivate, Stearic Acid, PEG-100 Stearate, Glyceryl Stearate, Panthenol, Macadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil, Carbomer, Xanthan Gum, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Daucus Carota Sativa Root Extract, Daucus Carota Sativa Seed Oil, Beta-Carotene, Diethylhexyl Syringylidenemalonate, Adenosine, Potassium Hydroxide, Disodium EDTA, CI 77491, Parfum
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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.
1,2-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
Carbomer is a synthetic thickening and gelling agent. It's basically the ingredient that gives a lot of serums, gels, creams, and sunscreens their smooth, non-sticky texture.
Although legally permitted at very high levels, carbomers are normally used at concentrations below 1%.
It also needs to be neutralized to actually thicken, and because it is a large molecule, it doesn't really penetrate the skin barrier.
Allergy-wise, the risk is very low. Clinical studies show carbomers have low potential for skin irritation/sensitization even at concentrations up to 100%.
A 2024 UK study patch-tested 1,302 patients and found true allergy to the parent group of carbomer to be rare with no confirmed relevant reactions.
Learn more about CarbomerPanthenol is a common ingredient that helps hydrate and soothe the skin. It is found naturally in our skin and hair.
There are two forms of panthenol: D and L.
D-panthenol is also known as dexpanthenol. Most cosmetics use dexpanthenol or a mixture of D and L-panthenol.
Panthenol is famous due to its ability to go deeper into the skin's layers. Using this ingredient has numerous pros (and no cons):
Like hyaluronic acid, panthenol is a humectant. Humectants are able to bind and hold large amounts of water to keep skin hydrated.
This ingredient works well for wound healing. It works by increasing tissue in the wound and helps close open wounds.
Once oxidized, panthenol converts to pantothenic acid. Panthothenic acid is found in all living cells.
This ingredient is also referred to as pro-vitamin B5.
Learn more about PanthenolWater. 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!
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