Derma E Vitamin C No Dark Circles Perfecting Eye Cream Versus Acure Brightening Eye Contour Gel
Updated on November 06, 2024
Overview
What they are
These products are both vegan and cruelty-free eye moisturizers. They have a total of 9 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain exfoliants, hyaluronic acid and Vitamin E
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin, sensitive skin and scar healing
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, parabens, silicones or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain oils
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Ingredient Info
Derma E Vitamin C No Dark Circles Perfecting Eye Cream 52 ingredients
Acure Brightening Eye Contour Gel 36 ingredients
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Derma E Vitamin C No Dark Circles Perfecting Eye Cream 52 ingredients
Acure Brightening Eye Contour Gel 36 ingredients
Key Ingredients
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Key Ingredients
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningCoco-Caprylate
Emollient
Titanium Dioxide
Cosmetic Colorant
Dicaprylyl Carbonate
EmollientCocoglycerides
Emollient
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin Conditioning
Ceteareth-6 Olivate
EmulsifyingDiethylhexyl Succinate
EmollientLauryl Glucoside
CleansingPolyglyceryl-2 Dipolyhydroxystearate
Skin Conditioning
Kaolin
Abrasive
Bentonite
AbsorbentHydroxypropyl Starch Phosphate
Triheptanoin
Skin ConditioningCurcumin
Antioxidant
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate
Antioxidant
Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate
Antioxidant
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Glycerin
Humectant
Microcrystalline Cellulose
AbsorbentPanthenol
Skin Conditioning
Sorbitol
Humectant
Mica
Cosmetic Colorant
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingJojoba Esters
Emollient
Sodium Phytate
Alumina
Abrasive
Asparagopsis Armata Extract
Skin ProtectingCaffeine
Skin ConditioningSilica
Abrasive
Ascophyllum Nodosum Extract
Skin ConditioningCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride
MaskingCitrus Grandis Peel Oil
Masking
Citrus Reticulata Peel Oil
Masking
Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Oil
Masking
Lavandula Angustifolia Oil
Masking
Citrus Reticulata Leaf Oil
Masking
Benzyl Acetate
Masking
Geraniol
Perfuming
Lavandula Hybrida Oil
Emollient
Citral
Perfuming
Linalool
Perfuming
Decanal
MaskingCitrus Aurantium Flower Oil
Perfuming
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
Tin Oxide
Abrasive
Iron Oxides
C13-16 Isoparaffin
Solvent
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
Water, Coco-Caprylate, Titanium Dioxide, Dicaprylyl Carbonate, Cocoglycerides, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Ceteareth-6 Olivate, Diethylhexyl Succinate, Lauryl Glucoside, Polyglyceryl-2 Dipolyhydroxystearate, Kaolin, Bentonite, Hydroxypropyl Starch Phosphate, Triheptanoin, Curcumin, Sodium Hyaluronate, Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate, Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate, Niacinamide, Glycerin, Microcrystalline Cellulose, Panthenol, Sorbitol, Mica, Tocopheryl Acetate, Xanthan Gum, Jojoba Esters, Sodium Phytate, Alumina, Asparagopsis Armata Extract, Caffeine, Silica, Ascophyllum Nodosum Extract, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Citrus Grandis Peel Oil, Citrus Reticulata Peel Oil, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Oil, Lavandula Angustifolia Oil, Citrus Reticulata Leaf Oil, Benzyl Acetate, Geraniol, Lavandula Hybrida Oil, Citral, Linalool, Decanal, Citrus Aurantium Flower Oil, Potassium Sorbate, Tin Oxide, Iron Oxides, C13-16 Isoparaffin, Ethylhexylglycerin, Phenoxyethanol
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
Skin Conditioning
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Sorbitol
Humectant
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingAvocado Oil Glycereth-8 Esters
Cleansing
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Asparagopsis Armata Extract
Skin ProtectingAscophyllum Nodosum Extract
Skin ConditioningHibiscus Syriacus Callus Extract
Antioxidant
Hamamelis Virginiana Water
Astringent
Avena Sativa Bran Extract
Abrasive
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil
Emollient
Vitis Vinifera Seed Oil
Emollient
Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil
Emollient
Hydrolyzed Vegetable Protein
Skin ConditioningSodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Allantoin
Skin Conditioning
Bisabolol
Masking
Hydrogenated Starch Hydrolysate
HumectantCaprylyl Glycol
EmollientIsoamyl Laurate
Emollient
PEG-6 Caprylic/Capric Glycerides
EmulsifyingPEG-150 Pentaerythrityl Tetrastearate
Emulsifying
Maltodextrin
AbsorbentHydroxyethylcellulose
Emulsion StabilisingPhenethyl Alcohol
MaskingMethylpropanediol
SolventSodium Citrate
BufferingSodium Phytate
Caprylhydroxamic Acid
Sorbic Acid
Preservative
Benzoic Acid
Masking
Sodium Caproyl/Lauroyl Lactylate
AntimicrobialCitric Acid
Buffering
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Water, Glycerin, Sorbitol, Xanthan Gum, Avocado Oil Glycereth-8 Esters, Panthenol, Tocopherol, Asparagopsis Armata Extract, Ascophyllum Nodosum Extract, Hibiscus Syriacus Callus Extract, Hamamelis Virginiana Water, Avena Sativa Bran Extract, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Vitis Vinifera Seed Oil, Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil, Hydrolyzed Vegetable Protein, Sodium Hyaluronate, Allantoin, Bisabolol, Hydrogenated Starch Hydrolysate, Caprylyl Glycol, Isoamyl Laurate, PEG-6 Caprylic/Capric Glycerides, PEG-150 Pentaerythrityl Tetrastearate, Maltodextrin, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Phenethyl Alcohol, Methylpropanediol, Sodium Citrate, Sodium Phytate, Caprylhydroxamic Acid, Sorbic Acid, Benzoic Acid, Sodium Caproyl/Lauroyl Lactylate, Citric Acid
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
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. If you see this, drink a glass of water. Stay hydrated!
Learn more about WaterSodium 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 HyaluronateGlycerin 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 GlycerinPanthenol 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 PanthenolSorbitol is a sugar alcohol. It is a hydrating and moisturizing agent created from the reduction process of glucose.
Most sorbitol is usually made from potato starch. It is also found in fruits such as apples and pears.
As a humectant, Sorbitol helps draw water to the skin. This helps keep the skin hydrated. Sorbitol also helps create a thicker texture in products. You might find sorbitol in your toothpaste and other gels.
It is a non-irritating ingredient that is great for those with dry skin.
Sorbitol is a prebiotic. It helps promote the growth of healthy bacteria on your skin. The bacteria on your skin form a microbiome. This microbiome helps protect your skin from infection and harmful bacteria.
Learn more about SorbitolXanthan 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 GumSodium Phytate is the synthetic salt form of phytic acid. Phytic acid is an antioxidant and can be found in plant seeds.
Sodium Phytate is a chelating agent. Chelating agents help prevent metals from binding to water. This helps stabilize the ingredients and the product.
Asparagopsis Armata Extract is from seaweed. It is an antioxidant. Antioxidants help fight off free-radical molecules. These molecules damage our cells.
Asparagopsis Armata Extract may also be used to enhance the texture of products.
Ongoing research shows Asparagopsis Armata Extract may have antimicrobial properties.
Learn more about Asparagopsis Armata ExtractAscophyllum Nodosum Extract is from brown seaweed that grows in the northern Atlantic Ocean. It is an antioxidant. Antioxidants help fight off free-radicals. Free-radicals are molecules that may damage our skin cells.
Ascophyllum Nodosum Extract is also used to enhance the texture of products.
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