Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Dermalogica Biolumin-C Vitamin C Eye Serum versus Skinstitut Ultra Firming Eye & Neck Cream .
Published on March 18, 2024
Overview
What they are
These products are both cruelty-free and reef safe eye moisturizers. They have a total of 12 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain peptides and Vitamin E
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 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
Dermalogica Biolumin-C Vitamin C Eye Serum 55 ingredients
Skinstitut Ultra Firming Eye & Neck 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 🎉
Contains Alcohol
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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 🎉
Non Vegan
This product is not vegan 😥
Cruelty Free
This product is cruelty-free 🎉
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Dermalogica Biolumin-C Vitamin C Eye Serum 55 ingredients
Skinstitut Ultra Firming Eye & Neck Cream 35 ingredients
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Ingredients that are highlighted in purple are present in both products.
Dermalogica Biolumin-C Vitamin C Eye Serum 55 ingredients
Skinstitut Ultra Firming Eye & Neck Cream 35 ingredients
Water • Butylene Glycol • Propanediol • Glycerin • C15-19 Alkane • Salvia Hispanica Seed Oil • Sodium PCA • Trehalose • Poria Cocos Polysaccharide • Papain • Dunaliella Salina Extract • Aminopropyl Ascorbyl Phosphate • Terminalia Arjuna Extract • Tremella Fuciformis Sporocarp Extract • Ascorbyl Methylsilanol Pectinate • Palmitoyl Tripeptide-5 • Sodium Hyaluronate • Phytosterols • Algin • Citrus Grandis Peel Oil • Phytosteryl Oleate • Tocopherol • Serine • Oleic Acid • Inositol • Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil • Betaine • Carrageenan • Panthenol • Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate • Methylpropanediol • Proline • Xylitol • Calcium Gluconate • Pantolactone • Lecithin • Xanthan Gum • Pentylene Glycol • Aminomethyl Propanol • Caprylyl Glycol • Polyacrylate-13 • Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer • Tetrasodium Glutamate Diacetate • Polyisobutene • Ethylhexylglycerin • Sodium Benzoate • Citric Acid • Gluconolactone • Polysorbate 20 • Potassium Sorbate • Carbomer • 1,2-Hexanediol • Sodium Hydroxide • Limonene • Phenoxyethanol
Water • Glycerin • Butyrospermum Parkii Butter • Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil • Persea Gratissima Oil • Glyceryl Stearate • Cetearyl Alcohol • Theobroma Cacao Seed Butter • Dipropylene Glycol • Ceteareth-20 • Butylene Glycol • Carbomer • Potassium Stearate • Quercus Suber Bark • Polysorbate 20 • Palmitoyl Oligopeptide • Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1 • Hydrolyzed Collagen • Phenoxyethanol • Ethylhexylglycerin • Tocopherol • Glycine Soja Oil • Syzygium Luehmannii Fruit Extract • Citric Acid • Potassium Sorbate • Sodium Benzoate • Alcohol • Acanthopanax Senticosus Root • Xanthan Gum • Cucumis Sativus Seed Oil • Coffea Arabica Seed Extract • Heptapeptide-8 • Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice Powder • Vanilla Planifolia Fruit • Lactic Acid
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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.
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 WaterDermalogica Biolumin-C Vitamin C Eye Serum contains this as ingredient number 1.
Skinstitut Ultra Firming Eye & Neck Cream contains this as ingredient number 1.
Butylene Glycol (or BG) is used within cosmetic products for a few different reasons:
- It is a solvent, meaning that it helps to dissolve other ingredients. This also enhances the absorption of the product into one's skin.
- It is a humectant, which means that it helps attract moisture into the skin.
- It helps improve product application.
Overall, Butylene Glycol is a safe and well-rounded ingredient. It is unlikely to irritate skin, and works well with pretty much all other ingredients.
Dermalogica Biolumin-C Vitamin C Eye Serum contains this as ingredient number 2.
Skinstitut Ultra Firming Eye & Neck Cream contains this as ingredient number 11.
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 GlycerinDermalogica Biolumin-C Vitamin C Eye Serum contains this as ingredient number 4.
Skinstitut Ultra Firming Eye & Neck Cream contains this as ingredient number 2.
Tocopherol (also known as Vitamin E) is a common antioxidant used to help protect the skin from free-radicals and strengthen the skin barrier. It's also fat soluble - this means our skin is great at absorbing it.
Vitamin E also helps keep your natural skin lipids healthy. Your lipid skin barrier naturally consists of lipids, ceramides, and fatty acids. Vitamin E offers extra protection for your skin’s lipid barrier, keeping your skin healthy and nourished.
Another benefit is a bit of UV protection. Vitamin E helps reduce the damage caused by UVB rays. (It should not replace your sunscreen). Combining it with Vitamin C can decrease sunburned cells and hyperpigmentation after UV exposure.
You might have noticed Vitamin E + C often paired together. This is because it is great at stabilizing Vitamin C. Using the two together helps increase the effectiveness of both ingredients.
There are often claims that Vitamin E can reduce/prevent scarring, but these claims haven't been confirmed by scientific research.
Learn more about TocopherolDermalogica Biolumin-C Vitamin C Eye Serum contains this as ingredient number 22.
Skinstitut Ultra Firming Eye & Neck Cream contains this as ingredient number 21.
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 GumDermalogica Biolumin-C Vitamin C Eye Serum contains this as ingredient number 37.
Skinstitut Ultra Firming Eye & Neck Cream contains this as ingredient number 29.
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.
Dermalogica Biolumin-C Vitamin C Eye Serum contains this as ingredient number 45.
Skinstitut Ultra Firming Eye & Neck Cream contains this as ingredient number 20.
Sodium Benzoate is a preservative. It's used in both cosmetic and food products to inhibit the growth of mold and bacteria. It is typically produced synthetically.
Both the US FDA and EU Health Committee have approved the use of sodium benzoate. In the US, levels of 0.1% (of the total product) are allowed.
Sodium benzoate works as a preservative by inhibiting the growth of bacteria inside of cells. It prevents the cell from fermenting a type of sugar using an enzyme called phosphofructokinase.
Sodium Benzoate is the salt of benzoic acid. Foods containing sodium benzoate include soda, salad dressings, condiments, fruit juices, wines, and snack foods.
Studies for using ascorbic acid and sodium benzoate in cosmetics are lacking, especially in skincare routines with multiple steps.
We always recommend speaking with a professional, such as a dermatologist, if you have any concerns.
Learn more about Sodium BenzoateDermalogica Biolumin-C Vitamin C Eye Serum contains this as ingredient number 46.
Skinstitut Ultra Firming Eye & Neck Cream contains this as ingredient number 26.
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 AcidDermalogica Biolumin-C Vitamin C Eye Serum contains this as ingredient number 47.
Skinstitut Ultra Firming Eye & Neck Cream contains this as ingredient number 24.
Polysorbate 20 is made by combining ethoxylation of sorbitan, ethylene oxide, and lauric acid. It is a mild cleansing agent, surfactant, and emulsifier.
As a surfactant, it helps collect dirt and oils for washing. Emulsifiers prevent oils and water from separating.
Polysorbate 20 also adds scent to a product. Since it is made using sorbitol, it has a sweet scent. Sorbitol can also be found in fruits such as apples and peaches.
The lauric acid used to create Polysorbate 20 is often derived from coconuts.
Polysorbate 20 may not be fungal acne safe.
Learn more about Polysorbate 20Dermalogica Biolumin-C Vitamin C Eye Serum contains this as ingredient number 49.
Skinstitut Ultra Firming Eye & Neck Cream contains this as ingredient number 15.
Potassium Sorbate is a preservative used to prevent yeast and mold in products. It is commonly found in both cosmetic and food products.
Potassium sorbate is potassium salt derived from sorbic acid. Sorbic acid is a natural antibiotic and effective against fungus.
Potassium sorbate and sorbic acid can be found in baked goods, cheeses, dried meats, dried fruit, ice cream, pickles, wine, yogurt, and more.
Potassium sorbate is often used with stronger preservatives.
Learn more about Potassium SorbateDermalogica Biolumin-C Vitamin C Eye Serum contains this as ingredient number 50.
Skinstitut Ultra Firming Eye & Neck Cream contains this as ingredient number 25.
Carbomer is a polymer of acrylic acid. Its main role is to create gel consistency within products.
Carbomer is commonly found in many types of cosmetics products. It is found to be safe in concentrations up to 15%. However, a high amount of carbomer can cause pilling or balling up of products. Most products contain 1% of less of carbomer.
Dermalogica Biolumin-C Vitamin C Eye Serum contains this as ingredient number 51.
Skinstitut Ultra Firming Eye & Neck Cream contains this as ingredient number 12.
Phenoxyethanol is a preservative that has germicide, antimicrobial, and aromatic properties. Studies show that phenoxyethanol can prevent germ and microbial growth. By itself, it has a scent that is similar to that of a rose.
It's often used in formulations along with Caprylyl Glycol to preserve the shelf life of products.
Dermalogica Biolumin-C Vitamin C Eye Serum contains this as ingredient number 55.
Skinstitut Ultra Firming Eye & Neck Cream contains this as ingredient number 19.
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Dermalogica Biolumin-C Vitamin C Eye Serum 55 ingredients
Skinstitut Ultra Firming Eye & Neck Cream 35 ingredients
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Dermalogica Biolumin-C Vitamin C Eye Serum 55 ingredients
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