Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Current State Peptide + Caffeine Firming Eye Cream versus Ilia Bright Start Retinol Alternative Brightening Eye Cream .
Published on September 04, 2023
Overview
What they are
These products are both vegan, cruelty-free, and reef safe eye moisturizers. They have a total of 11 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain exfoliants and peptides
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin and scar healing
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, parabens, silicones or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain oils
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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
Current State Peptide + Caffeine Firming Eye Cream 33 ingredients
Ilia Bright Start Retinol Alternative Brightening Eye Cream 35 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 🎉
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 🎉
Vegan
This product is vegan 🎉
Cruelty Free
This product is cruelty-free 🎉
Alcohol Free
This product is free of harsh alcohols 🎉
Silicon Free
This product is free of silicons 🎉
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
Ingredients in this product that are types of oil:
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 🎉
Cruelty Free
This product is cruelty-free 🎉
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Current State Peptide + Caffeine Firming Eye Cream 33 ingredients
Ilia Bright Start Retinol Alternative Brightening Eye Cream 35 ingredients
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Ingredients that are highlighted in purple are present in both products.
Current State Peptide + Caffeine Firming Eye Cream 33 ingredients
Ilia Bright Start Retinol Alternative Brightening Eye Cream 35 ingredients
Water • Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice • Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil • Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride • Candelilla/Jojoba/Rice Bran Polyglyceryl-3 Esters • Mangifera Indica Seed Butter • Glycerin • Magnesium Aluminum Silicate • Cetearyl Alcohol • Glyceryl Stearate • Caffeine • Oenothera Biennis Oil • C15-19 Alkane • Acetyl Hexapeptide-8 • Rosa Canina Fruit Oil • Malpighia Glabra Fruit Extract • Phyllanthus Emblica Extract • Euterpe Oleracea Fruit Extract • Cocos Nucifera Oil • Oryza Sativa Extract • Superoxide Dismutase • Soybean Peroxidase • Maltodextrin • Lactobacillus Ferment • Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate • Leuconostoc Ferment Filtrate • Xanthan Gum • Ethylhexylglycerin • Isoamyl Cocoate • Sodium Stearoyl Lactylate • Isoamyl Laurate • Citric Acid • Phenoxyethanol
Water • Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride • Persea Gratissima Oil • Propanediol • Glycerin • Pentylene Glycol • Cetearyl Alcohol • Candelilla/Jojoba/Rice Bran Polyglyceryl-3 Esters • Jojoba Oil/Macadamia Seed Oil Esters • Brassica Campestris/Aleurites Fordi Oil Copolymer • Silica • Glyceryl Stearate • Sodium Polyacryloyldimethyl Taurate • Behenyl Alcohol • Caffeine • Moringa Oil/Hydrogenated Moringa Oil Esters • Sodium Stearoyl Lactylate • Mica • Hydroxyacetophenone • Caprylyl Glycol • 1,2-Hexanediol • Squalene • Caprylic/Capric/Succinic Triglyceride • Xanthan Gum • Citric Acid • Sodium Phytate • Phytosteryl Macadamiate • Persea Gratissima Fruit Extract • Crithmum Maritimum Extract • Phytosterols • Tocopherol • Acetyl Hexapeptide-8 • Sodium Citrate • CI 77891 • CI 77491
Ingredients Side-by-side
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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 WaterCurrent State Peptide + Caffeine Firming Eye Cream contains this as ingredient number 1.
Ilia Bright Start Retinol Alternative Brightening Eye Cream contains this as ingredient number 1.
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride is an emollient, solvent, and texture enhancer. It is considered a skin-softener by helping the skin prevent moisture loss.
Within a product, Caprylic Triglyceride can thicken the product and make spreadability easier by dissolving clumping compounds. An added benefit of Caprylic Triglyceride is its antioxidant properties.
Caprylic Triglyceride is made by combining glycerin with coconut oil, forming a clear liquid. Caprylic Triglyceride has not been found to be toxic for human use in concentrations under 50%.
While there is an assumption Caprylic Triglyceride can clog pores due to it being derived from coconut oil, there is no research supporting this.
Learn more about Caprylic/Capric TriglycerideCurrent State Peptide + Caffeine Firming Eye Cream contains this as ingredient number 4.
Ilia Bright Start Retinol Alternative Brightening Eye Cream contains this as ingredient number 2.
Candelilla/Jojoba/Rice Bran Polyglyceryl-3 Esters isn't fungal acne safe.
Current State Peptide + Caffeine Firming Eye Cream contains this as ingredient number 5.
Ilia Bright Start Retinol Alternative Brightening Eye Cream contains this as ingredient number 8.
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 GlycerinCurrent State Peptide + Caffeine Firming Eye Cream contains this as ingredient number 7.
Ilia Bright Start Retinol Alternative Brightening Eye Cream contains this as ingredient number 5.
Cetearyl alcohol is a mixture of two fatty alcohols: cetyl alcohol and stearyl alcohol. It is mainly used as an emulsifier. Emulsifiers help prevent the separation of oils and products. Due to its composition, it can also be used to thicken a product or help create foam.
Cetearyl alcohol is an emollient. Emollients help soothe and hydrate the skin by trapping moisture.
Studies show Cetearyl alcohol is non-toxic and non-irritating. The FDA allows products labeled "alcohol-free" to have fatty alcohols.
This ingredient is usually derived from plant oils such as palm, vegetable, or coconut oils. There is debate on whether this ingredient will cause acne.
Due to the fatty acid base, this ingredient may not be Malassezia folliculitis safe.
Learn more about Cetearyl AlcoholCurrent State Peptide + Caffeine Firming Eye Cream contains this as ingredient number 9.
Ilia Bright Start Retinol Alternative Brightening Eye Cream contains this as ingredient number 7.
Glyceryl Stearate is a mix of glycerin and stearic acid.
Glyceryl Stearate is used to stabilize the mixing of water and oil ingredients. By preventing these ingredients from separating, it can help elongate shelf life. It can also help thicken the product's texture.
As an emollient, it helps soften skin and supports barrier-replenishing ingredients.
In cosmetics, Glyceryl Stearate is often made from vegetable oils or synthetically produced. The human body also creates Glyceryl Stearate naturally.
Learn more about Glyceryl StearateCurrent State Peptide + Caffeine Firming Eye Cream contains this as ingredient number 10.
Ilia Bright Start Retinol Alternative Brightening Eye Cream contains this as ingredient number 12.
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 CaffeineCurrent State Peptide + Caffeine Firming Eye Cream contains this as ingredient number 11.
Ilia Bright Start Retinol Alternative Brightening Eye Cream contains this as ingredient number 15.
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-8Current State Peptide + Caffeine Firming Eye Cream contains this as ingredient number 14.
Ilia Bright Start Retinol Alternative Brightening Eye Cream contains this as ingredient number 32.
Xanthan gum is used as a stabilizer and thickener within cosmetic products. It helps give products a sticky, thick feeling - preventing them from being too runny.
On the technical side of things, xanthan gum is a polysaccharide - a combination consisting of multiple sugar molecules bonded together.
Xanthan gum is a pretty common and great ingredient. It is a natural, non-toxic, non-irritating ingredient that is also commonly used in food products.
Learn more about Xanthan GumCurrent State Peptide + Caffeine Firming Eye Cream contains this as ingredient number 27.
Ilia Bright Start Retinol Alternative Brightening Eye Cream contains this as ingredient number 24.
We don't have a description for Sodium Stearoyl Lactylate.
Current State Peptide + Caffeine Firming Eye Cream contains this as ingredient number 30.
Ilia Bright Start Retinol Alternative Brightening Eye Cream contains this as ingredient number 17.
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 AcidCurrent State Peptide + Caffeine Firming Eye Cream contains this as ingredient number 32.
Ilia Bright Start Retinol Alternative Brightening Eye Cream contains this as ingredient number 25.
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Current State Peptide + Caffeine Firming Eye Cream 33 ingredients
Ilia Bright Start Retinol Alternative Brightening Eye Cream 35 ingredients
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