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Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Dear, Klairs Fundamental Eye Awakening Gel versus Dear, Klairs Fundamental Nourishing Eye Butter .

Last updated on September 19, 2023. Published on September 18, 2021

Overview

What they are

These products are both vegan, cruelty-free, and reef safe eye moisturizers. They have a total of 20 ingredients in common

Cool Features

They both contain peptides

Suited For

They're both likely to be good for fighting acne, anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin, sensitive skin and reducing pores

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 South Korean Brand South Korea
Eye Moisturizer South Korean Brand South Korea

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.

Price

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Starts at $16.25
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Starts at $15.60

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
Niacinamide
Peptides (4)

Benefits

Hydrating (4)
Redness Reducing
Reduces Irritation
Reduces Large Pores
Anti-Aging (3)
Scar Healing
Acne Fighting (2)
Brightening (3)

Concerns

Irritating

Benefits

Hydrating (3)
Redness Reducing (2)
Reduces Irritation (3)
Reduces Large Pores
Anti-Aging (2)
Acne Fighting
Brightening

Concerns

May Worsen Oily Skin (3)
Acne Trigger
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Ingredients Explained

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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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Dear, Klairs Fundamental Eye Awakening Gel contains this as ingredient number 1.

Dear, Klairs Fundamental Nourishing Eye Butter contains this as ingredient number 1.

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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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Dear, Klairs Fundamental Eye Awakening Gel contains this as ingredient number 2.

Dear, Klairs Fundamental Nourishing Eye Butter contains this as ingredient number 2.

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What it does: Skin Conditioning, Solvent
Community Rating: Mixed

1,2-Hexanediol is a multi-tasker ingredient. It acts as a preservative to increase shelf-life and can aid other preservatives in preventing microbe growth. 1,2-Hexanediol also helps the skin retain moisture as a humectant.

In products that are water-based, this ingredient can help stabilize perfumes and fragrances. It can also help make the texture of products softer and more smooth.

Dear, Klairs Fundamental Eye Awakening Gel contains this as ingredient number 3.

Dear, Klairs Fundamental Nourishing Eye Butter contains this as ingredient number 4.

4
What it does: Emulsion Stabilising
Community Rating: Disliked

This is a synthetic polymer. It helps improve the texture of products by adding thickness and gel-like feel.

It is also an emulsifer, meaning it prevents ingredients such as oil and water from separating. It also helps evenly disperse other ingredients.

Dear, Klairs Fundamental Eye Awakening Gel contains this as ingredient number 9.

Dear, Klairs Fundamental Nourishing Eye Butter contains this as ingredient number 27.

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What it does: Solvent
Community Rating: Liked

Propanediol helps absorb ingredients into your skin, boosting their benefits. It can act as an emollient, making your skin softer. Propanediol can help products last longer by boosting the properties of preservatives within the formulation.

Propanediol is not likely to cause sensitivity and considered safe to use.

It is derived from corn or petroleum with a clear color and no scent.

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Dear, Klairs Fundamental Eye Awakening Gel contains this as ingredient number 13.

Dear, Klairs Fundamental Nourishing Eye Butter contains this as ingredient number 32.

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What it does: Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Mixed

Ethylhexylglycerin (we can't pronounce this either) is commonly used as a preservative and skin softener. It is derived from glyceryl.

You might see Ethylhexylglycerin often paired with other preservatives such as phenoxyethanol. Ethylhexylglycerin has been found to increase the effectiveness of these other preservatives.

Dear, Klairs Fundamental Eye Awakening Gel contains this as ingredient number 14.

Dear, Klairs Fundamental Nourishing Eye Butter contains this as ingredient number 37.

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What it does: Antioxidant, Emollient, Humectant, Skin Conditioning, Skin Protecting

Phaseolus Angularis Seed Extract is an antioxidant.

Dear, Klairs Fundamental Eye Awakening Gel contains this as ingredient number 16.

Dear, Klairs Fundamental Nourishing Eye Butter contains this as ingredient number 8.

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What it does: Emulsifying
Community Rating: Very Disliked

Sorbitan Isostearate is an emulsifer and cleaning agent. It is created from isostearic acid and sorbitol.

As an emulsifier, Sorbitan Isostearate prevents oils and water from separating.

Due to its isostearic acid base, it may not be safe for Malassezia or fungal acne.

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Dear, Klairs Fundamental Eye Awakening Gel contains this as ingredient number 18.

Dear, Klairs Fundamental Nourishing Eye Butter contains this as ingredient number 30.

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What it does: Antioxidant, Astringent, Emollient, Humectant, Skin Conditioning, Skin Protecting

Chaenomeles Sinensis Fruit Extract is an antioxidant.

Dear, Klairs Fundamental Eye Awakening Gel contains this as ingredient number 20.

Dear, Klairs Fundamental Nourishing Eye Butter contains this as ingredient number 11.

10
What it does: Skin Protecting, Tonic

Diospyros Kaki Leaf Extract comes from the leaves of the Persimmon. It is native to China, India, and Korea. Persimmon leaves have anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties.

The leaves of the persimmon tree contain triterpenoids, tannins, and ursolic acids. These components are help sooth the skin due to their antioxidant activity.

Dear, Klairs Fundamental Eye Awakening Gel contains this as ingredient number 21.

Dear, Klairs Fundamental Nourishing Eye Butter contains this as ingredient number 16.

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What it does: Masking

We don't have a description for Cinnamomum Cassia Bark Extract.

Dear, Klairs Fundamental Eye Awakening Gel contains this as ingredient number 22.

Dear, Klairs Fundamental Nourishing Eye Butter contains this as ingredient number 13.

12
What it does: Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Liked

We don't have a description for Artemisia Princeps Leaf Extract.

Dear, Klairs Fundamental Eye Awakening Gel contains this as ingredient number 23.

Dear, Klairs Fundamental Nourishing Eye Butter contains this as ingredient number 9.

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What it does: Skin Conditioning

We don't have a description for Chrysanthellum Indicum Extract.

Dear, Klairs Fundamental Eye Awakening Gel contains this as ingredient number 24.

Dear, Klairs Fundamental Nourishing Eye Butter contains this as ingredient number 12.

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What it does: Antimicrobial, Antioxidant, Astringent, Emollient, Humectant, Masking, Skin Conditioning, Skin Protecting, Tonic
Community Rating: Loved

Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract is derived from the leaves of the tea plant. Black tea, green tea, and oolong tea are all harvested from this plant.

Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract has many benefits. It contains polyphenols, a strong antioxidant. Antioxidants help fight off free-radical molecules that damage skin cells. The antioxidants in green tea neutralize free-radicals from the sun. This gives the skin some extra UV protection, but should not replace sunscreen.

Many components of tea have anti-inflammatory properties. Polyphenols and L-theanine help soothe the skin and reduce irritation. L-theanine is an amino acid that makes up most of the amino acids found in tea leaves. The caffeine in Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract helps calm inflamed blood vessels.

Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract also contains Vitamin Bs, linoleic acid, magnesium, calcium, iron, and zinc.

Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract also has antimicrobial properties.

Research has shown both drinking Camellia Sinensis Leaf Tea and applying it to the skin can help boost skin elasticity and hydration. Studies also show using tea extract may reduce sebum, or oil, production.

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Dear, Klairs Fundamental Eye Awakening Gel contains this as ingredient number 25.

Dear, Klairs Fundamental Nourishing Eye Butter contains this as ingredient number 10.

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What it does: Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Loved

Copper Tripeptide-1 is a peptide naturally found in body fluids. Peptides are building blocks for protein.

Studies show this ingredient tells our body to create more collagen and elastin. Collagen is a protein that makes connective tissue. Elastin is the protein responsible for giving our skin elasticity. Our bodies start to slow down collagen and elastin production with age.

Boosting collagen and elastin production can help create a healthier skin barrier. Having a healthy skin barrier means having firm and hydrated skin. It's a win-win situation!

Studies show this ingredient can help with scar healing. This is because it breaks down damaged collagen, the main component of scar tissue. It may also help with reducing sunspots, acne scars, and uneven skin tone.

This ingredient is also an antioxidant. Antioxidants help the body fight off free-radicals. Free radicals are molecules that damage our cells, such as pollution and tobacco smoke.

More benefits: Copper Tripeptide-1 helps maintain tissues in blood vessels and promote natural hyaluronic acid in skin.

Read more about other common types of peptides here:

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Dear, Klairs Fundamental Eye Awakening Gel contains this as ingredient number 26.

Dear, Klairs Fundamental Nourishing Eye Butter contains this as ingredient number 21.

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What it does: Antiseborrhoeic, Skin Conditioning

Oligopeptide-32 is a peptide.

Dear, Klairs Fundamental Eye Awakening Gel contains this as ingredient number 27.

Dear, Klairs Fundamental Nourishing Eye Butter contains this as ingredient number 23.

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What it does: Antioxidant, Skin Protecting

Oligopeptide-29 is an antioxidant and is a peptide.

Dear, Klairs Fundamental Eye Awakening Gel contains this as ingredient number 28.

Dear, Klairs Fundamental Nourishing Eye Butter contains this as ingredient number 22.

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What it does: Humectant, Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Loved

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-8

Dear, Klairs Fundamental Eye Awakening Gel contains this as ingredient number 29.

Dear, Klairs Fundamental Nourishing Eye Butter contains this as ingredient number 20.

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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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Dear, Klairs Fundamental Eye Awakening Gel contains this as ingredient number 30.

Dear, Klairs Fundamental Nourishing Eye Butter contains this as ingredient number 7.

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What it does: Emulsifying, Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Liked

Hydrogenated Lecithin is created from the hydrogenation of lecithin. Hydrogenation is a chemical reaction between molecule hydrogen and another element.

Hydrogenated Lecithin is an emollient and emulsifier. As an emollient, it helps soften skin by trapping moisture within.

The phospholipids in Hydrogenated Lecithin can produce liposomes. Liposomes help other ingredients get through the skin barrier to be better absorbed.

As an emulsifier, it prevents oil and water ingredients from separating.

Learn more about Hydrogenated Lecithin

Dear, Klairs Fundamental Eye Awakening Gel contains this as ingredient number 32.

Dear, Klairs Fundamental Nourishing Eye Butter contains this as ingredient number 26.

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16% are disliked or very disliked
25% have no rating yet
49% are loved or liked
5% have mixed ratings
24% are disliked or very disliked
22% have no rating yet

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Dear, Klairs Fundamental Eye Awakening Gel 32 ingredients

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Dear, Klairs Fundamental Nourishing Eye Butter 37 ingredients

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