Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Dr. Denese SkinScience Firming Facial Collagen Eye Cream versus BIOTHERM Blue Therapy Eye Cream .
Published on June 08, 2023
Overview
What they are
These products are both reef safe eye moisturizers. They have a total of 16 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain peptides, Vitamin C and Vitamin E
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin, sensitive skin, scar healing, dark spots and better texture
Free From
They both do not contain any common allergens, fragrances, parabens or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain silicones
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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.
Ingredient Info
Dr. Denese SkinScience Firming Facial Collagen Eye Cream 56 ingredients
BIOTHERM Blue Therapy Eye Cream 45 ingredients
Alcohol Free
This product is free of harsh alcohols 🎉
Contains Silicon
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Fragrance Free
This product is free of fragrances 🎉
Sulfate Free
This product is free of sulfates 🎉
Paraben Free
This product is free of parabens 🎉
Oil Free
This product is free of oils 🎉
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 🎉
Non Vegan
This product is not vegan 😥
Cruelty Free
This product is cruelty-free 🎉
Contains Alcohol
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Contains Silicon
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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
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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 🎉
Non Vegan
This product is not vegan 😥
Not Cruelty Free
This product is not cruelty-free 😥
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Dr. Denese SkinScience Firming Facial Collagen Eye Cream 56 ingredients
BIOTHERM Blue Therapy Eye Cream 45 ingredients
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Ingredients that are highlighted in purple are present in both products.
Dr. Denese SkinScience Firming Facial Collagen Eye Cream 56 ingredients
BIOTHERM Blue Therapy Eye Cream 45 ingredients
Water • Butyrospermum Parkii Butter • Glycerin • Pentaerythrityl Tetraethylhexanoate • Squalane • Theobroma Cacao Seed Butter • Di-C12-15 Alkyl Fumarate • Sodium Hyaluronate • Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate • Soluble Collagen • Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1 • Palmitoyl Hexapeptide-12 • Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7 • N-Hydroxysuccinimide • Chrysin • Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate • Glucosyl Hesperidin • C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate • Tribehenin • Ceramide Ng • Peg-10 Phytosterol • Isosorbide Dicaprylate • Phospholipids • Retinyl Palmitate • Calcium Pantothenate • Ascorbyl Palmitate • Tocopheryl Acetate • Adenosine • Mica • Foeniculum Vulgare Fruit Extract • Humulus Lupulus Extract • Melissa Officinalis Leaf Extract • Viscum Album Leaf Extract • Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract • Achillea Millefolium Extract • Sodium Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer • Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride • Hydroxymethoxyphenyl Decanone • Glyceryl Polymethacrylate • Butylene Glycol • Peg-100 Stearate • Glyceryl Stearate • Cetearyl Alcohol • Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate • Beeswax • Dimethicone • Peg-40 Stearate • Polysorbate 80 • Isohexadecane • Steareth-20 • Polysorbate 20 • Allantoin • Carbomer • Disodium EDTA • Phenoxyethanol • Ethylhexylglycerin
Water • Glycerin • Cyclohexasiloxane • Butylene Glycol • Alcohol Denat. • Stearic Acid • Stearyl Alcohol • Cetyl Alcohol • Palmitic Acid • Peg-100 Stearate • Glyceryl Stearate • Sorbitol • Cera Alba • Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate • Nylon-66 • Dimethyl Isosorbide • Octyldodecanol • Hydroxypropyl Tetrahydropyrantriol • Aluminum Starch Octenylsuccinate • Peg-20 Stearate • Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride • Propylene Glycol • Phenoxyethanol • Methyl Methacrylate Crosspolymer • Capryloyl Salicylic Acid • Tocopheryl Acetate • Acrylamide/Sodium Acryloyldimethyltaurate Copolymer • Hydrogenated Vegetable Oil • CI 77891 • Isohexadecane • Mica • Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate • Chlorhexidine Digluconate • Ascorbyl Glucoside • Vitreoscilla Ferment • Acrylates Copolymer • Adenosine • Polysorbate 80 • Laminaria Ochroleuca Extract • Polygonum Fagopyrum Stem Extract • Carrageenan • N-Hydroxysuccinimide • Palmitoyl Oligopeptide • Chrysin • Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7
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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 WaterDr. Denese SkinScience Firming Facial Collagen Eye Cream contains this as ingredient number 1.
BIOTHERM Blue Therapy Eye Cream contains this as ingredient number 1.
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 GlycerinDr. Denese SkinScience Firming Facial Collagen Eye Cream contains this as ingredient number 3.
BIOTHERM Blue Therapy Eye Cream contains this as ingredient number 2.
Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7 is a peptide. Peptides are building blocks for protein.
This ingredient consists of four amino acids and palmitic acid. These amino acids are arginine, proline, glutamine, and glycine.
This ingredient has many benefits. These benefits include boosting collagen production, fighting inflammation, and reversing UV damage.
By preventing our bodies from producing interleukins, Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7 helps fight inflammation. An interleukin is a chemical that signals to the body to produce an inflammatory response. Interleukin production is accelerated by UV radiation.
Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7 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 Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7Dr. Denese SkinScience Firming Facial Collagen Eye Cream contains this as ingredient number 14.
BIOTHERM Blue Therapy Eye Cream contains this as ingredient number 45.
We don't have a description for N-Hydroxysuccinimide.
Dr. Denese SkinScience Firming Facial Collagen Eye Cream contains this as ingredient number 15.
BIOTHERM Blue Therapy Eye Cream contains this as ingredient number 42.
We don't have a description for Chrysin.
Dr. Denese SkinScience Firming Facial Collagen Eye Cream contains this as ingredient number 16.
BIOTHERM Blue Therapy Eye Cream contains this as ingredient number 44.
Tocopheryl Acetate is AKA Vitamin E. It is an antioxidant and protects your skin from free radicals. Free radicals damage the skin by breaking down collagen.
One study found using Tocopheryl Acetate with Vitamin C decreased the number of sunburned cells.
Tocopheryl Acetate is commonly found in both skincare and dietary supplements.
Learn more about Tocopheryl AcetateDr. Denese SkinScience Firming Facial Collagen Eye Cream contains this as ingredient number 28.
BIOTHERM Blue Therapy Eye Cream contains this as ingredient number 26.
Adenosine is in every living organism. It is one of four components in nucleic acids that helps store our DNA.
Adenosine has many benefits when used. These benefits include hydrating the skin, smoothing skin, and reducing wrinkles. Once applied, adenosine increases collagen production. It also helps with improving firmness and tissue repair.
Studies have found adenosine may also help with wound healing.
In skincare products, Adenosine is usually derived from yeast.
Learn more about AdenosineDr. Denese SkinScience Firming Facial Collagen Eye Cream contains this as ingredient number 29.
BIOTHERM Blue Therapy Eye Cream contains this as ingredient number 37.
Mica refers to a group of silicate minerals. Mica crystals are easily split to give products a shimmer. These crystals are able to reflect light to temporarily give your skin a glowy look.
Mica is found to be safe. Trace amounts of heavy metals may be found in mica, but these metals are not harmful in our personal products.
Mica has been used since prehistoric times throughout the world. Ancient Egyptian, Indian, Greek, Roman, Aztec, and Chinese civilizations have used mica.
Mica can be naturally found throughout the world. However, some sources of mica may be controversial. In 2016, mica mined in the Jharkhand state in India was found to be using child labor. However, companies are able to source ethical mica affiliated with international organizations that monitor the mica supply chain.
Learn more about MicaDr. Denese SkinScience Firming Facial Collagen Eye Cream contains this as ingredient number 30.
BIOTHERM Blue Therapy Eye Cream contains this as ingredient number 31.
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 TriglycerideDr. Denese SkinScience Firming Facial Collagen Eye Cream contains this as ingredient number 38.
BIOTHERM Blue Therapy Eye Cream contains this as ingredient number 21.
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.
Dr. Denese SkinScience Firming Facial Collagen Eye Cream contains this as ingredient number 41.
BIOTHERM Blue Therapy Eye Cream contains this as ingredient number 4.
Peg-100 Stearate is an emollient and emulsifier. PEGS are a hydrophilic polyether compound . There are 100 ethylene oxide monomers in Peg-100 Stearate. Peg-100 Stearate is polyethylene glycol ester of stearic acid.
Peg-100 Stearate helps keep skin soft by trapping moisture in. It helps prevent oil and water from separating in a product. By binding oil and water, it helps remove dirt and oil to be rinsed away.
Dr. Denese SkinScience Firming Facial Collagen Eye Cream contains this as ingredient number 42.
BIOTHERM Blue Therapy Eye Cream contains this as ingredient number 10.
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 StearateDr. Denese SkinScience Firming Facial Collagen Eye Cream contains this as ingredient number 43.
BIOTHERM Blue Therapy Eye Cream contains this as ingredient number 11.
Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate is an emulsifier and helps condition the skin. It is amino acid-based.
In higher amounts, it may act as a cleansing agent.
Dr. Denese SkinScience Firming Facial Collagen Eye Cream contains this as ingredient number 45.
BIOTHERM Blue Therapy Eye Cream contains this as ingredient number 14.
Polysorbate 80 is a surfactant and emulsifier. It is used to keep ingredients together, and prevent oils and waters from separating.
It is made from polyethoxylated sorbitan and oleic acid. This ingredient can be found in cosmetics, foods, and medicine. It is water-soluble.
Polysorbate 80 may not be fungal acne safe.
Learn more about Polysorbate 80Dr. Denese SkinScience Firming Facial Collagen Eye Cream contains this as ingredient number 49.
BIOTHERM Blue Therapy Eye Cream contains this as ingredient number 38.
Isohexadecane is added to enhance texture, emulsify, and to help cleanse. It is an isoparrafin. It is a component of petrolatum.
Due to its large size, Isohexadecane is not absorbed by the skin. Instead, it sits on top and acts as an emollient. Emollients help keep your skin soft and smooth by trapping moisture within.
Isohexadecane is often used in products designed to help oily skin. It is lightweight and non-greasy while helping to moisturize. When mixed with silicones, it gives a product a silky feel.
Learn more about IsohexadecaneDr. Denese SkinScience Firming Facial Collagen Eye Cream contains this as ingredient number 50.
BIOTHERM Blue Therapy Eye Cream contains this as ingredient number 30.
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.
Dr. Denese SkinScience Firming Facial Collagen Eye Cream contains this as ingredient number 56.
BIOTHERM Blue Therapy Eye Cream contains this as ingredient number 23.
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Dr. Denese SkinScience Firming Facial Collagen Eye Cream 56 ingredients
BIOTHERM Blue Therapy Eye Cream 45 ingredients
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