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Dear, Klairs Fundamental Nourishing Eye Butter Versus Skintific 10% Niacinamide Brightening Serum

Eye Moisturizer
Serum
Korean Brand South Korea
Chinese Brand China

Updated on September 07, 2024

Overview

What they are

These products are both cruelty-free and reef safe . They have a total of 6 ingredients in common

Cool Features

They both contain hyaluronic acid

Suited For

They're both likely to be good for anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin, sensitive skin, reducing pores, scar healing and dark spots

Free From

They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, parabens, silicones or sulfates

What's Inside

They both contain fragrances and oils

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Ingredient Info

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What's inside (and what isn't)

What's inside (and what isn't)

At a glance

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Benefits

Concerns

Key Ingredients

Benefits

Concerns

Ingredients Side-by-side

found in both products
Fundamental Nourishing Eye Butter
10% Niacinamide Brightening Serum

Ingredients Explained

These ingredients are found in both products.

Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.

Skin Conditioning, Solvent

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. If you see this, drink a glass of water. Stay hydrated!

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Skin Conditioning, Solvent

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 
Emulsifying, Skin Conditioning

Hydrogenated Lecithin is created from the hydrogenation of lecithin (a group of phospholipids). Hydrogenation is a chemical reaction between hydrogen and another element.

This ingredient is an emollient and emulsifier. As an emollient, it helps soften skin by trapping moisture within. As an emulsifier, it prevents oil and water ingredients from separating.

Humectant, Skin Conditioning

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:

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Solvent

Propanediol is an all-star ingredient. It softens, hydrates, and smooths the skin. 

It’s often used to:

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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Skin Conditioning

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.

When to use

36 Routines
42% use in am
58% use in pm
97% use every day
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44 Routines
43% use in am
57% use in pm
93% use every day
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Reviews

Here's what our community thinks

Dear, Klairs Fundamental Nourishing Eye Butter 37 ingredients

4.0 /5
from 3 ratings
Absorbs Well (3) Hydrating (3) Works Well (3)
Daniel.Chin's avatar

Daniel Chin

21 days ago
Review

I have such sensitive skin around my eyes, due to surgeries and long-term medication, that Vitamin C burns and causes blepharitis. I was hoping this would be the brightening solution, but it unfortunately has aggravated my skin conditions. It works to brighten and firm, so if your skin isn’t highly sensitive, I would recommend. For me, though, I’ll have to give the remaining product away. Such a Show more

#hydrating
#broke me out
#irritating
#absorbs well
michelle_mabelle's avatar

Michelle MaBelle

6 months ago
Review

TL;DR: Affordable, non-irritating. Could be a little bit more moisturizing.

I tried this as a sample and liked it, so picked up a full-size version from Stylevana (though it's available on Amazon). I quite like it, and it's kept my under eyes hydrated while traveling abroad on long haul flights and dry climates.

I haven't experienced any stinging or sensitivity from it, and it has not caused Show more

#great value
#hydrating
#light
#absorbs well

Skintific 10% Niacinamide Brightening Serum 43 ingredients

2.0 /5
from 2 ratings
Broke Me Out (1) Expensive (1) Light (1)
JohnnyLeeZongHeng_352's avatar
Review

The product initially improved my skin texture and did not cause irritation. However, after two days of use, I began experiencing increased acne, despite the glowing effect it provided. It appears that the 10% niacinamide concentration is too strong for my skin, as I have previously had positive results with 5% niacinamide. Additionally, the product's higher price point is not justified by the Show more

#expensive
#broke me out
#light
Ericj89's avatar

Ericj89

1 year ago
Review

Texture: Lightweight serum
Scent: Strong scent due to contain perfume
Performance: Feeling neutral about this product.
Pros: None
Cons: Contain PEG, perfume
WRP/WNRP: WNRP (There are plenty of Niacinamide serums in the market better than this)