Dr. Organic Snail Gel Eye Serum Versus Bella Aura Skincare Instant Lifting Eye Contour
Updated on May 14, 2024
Overview
What they are
These products are both cruelty-free and reef safe eye moisturizers. They have a total of 11 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain Vitamin C
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin, reducing pores, scar healing, dark spots and better texture
Free From
They both do not contain any parabens, silicones or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain common allergens, fragrances and oils
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Ingredient Info
Dr. Organic Snail Gel Eye Serum 25 ingredients
Bella Aura Skincare Instant Lifting Eye Contour 29 ingredients
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Dr. Organic Snail Gel Eye Serum 25 ingredients
Bella Aura Skincare Instant Lifting Eye Contour 29 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice Powder
Skin ConditioningCarthamus Tinctorius Seed Oil
Masking
Water
Skin ConditioningOlea Europaea Fruit Oil
Masking
Snail Secretion Filtrate
Skin Conditioning
Glycerin
Humectant
Glyceryl Oleate Citrate
Emulsifying
Aleurites Moluccanus Seed Oil
Skin Conditioning
Magnesium Aluminum Silicate
AbsorbentMoringa Oleifera Seed Oil
Emollient
Olea Europaea Leaf Extract
Perfuming
Ziziphus Jujuba Seed Extract
Skin ConditioningTocopherol
Antioxidant
Ascorbic Acid
Antioxidant
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
MaskingXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingHydroxyacetophenone
Antioxidant
Levan
Skin ProtectingDecyl Glucoside
CleansingSodium Phytate
Citric Acid
Buffering
Dehydroacetic Acid
Preservative
Phenethyl Alcohol
MaskingBenzyl Alcohol
Perfuming
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice Powder, Carthamus Tinctorius Seed Oil, Water, Olea Europaea Fruit Oil, Snail Secretion Filtrate, Glycerin, Glyceryl Oleate Citrate, Aleurites Moluccanus Seed Oil, Magnesium Aluminum Silicate, Moringa Oleifera Seed Oil, Olea Europaea Leaf Extract, Ziziphus Jujuba Seed Extract, Tocopherol, Ascorbic Acid, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Xanthan Gum, Hydroxyacetophenone, Levan, Decyl Glucoside, Sodium Phytate, Citric Acid, Dehydroacetic Acid, Phenethyl Alcohol, Benzyl Alcohol, Phenoxyethanol
Water
Skin ConditioningArgania Spinosa Kernel Oil
Emollient
Polyglyceryl-6 Distearate
Emulsifying
Jojoba Esters
Emollient
Polyglyceryl-3 Beeswax
Emulsifying
Cetyl Alcohol
Emollient
Vigna Aconitifolia Seed Extract
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Propanediol
SolventOpuntia Ficus-Indica Seed Oil
Emollient
Nigella Sativa Seed Oil
Emollient
Caprylhydroxamic Acid
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin ConditioningHydroxyacetophenone
Antioxidant
Cellulose
AbsorbentXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingLevan
Skin ProtectingDecyl Glucoside
CleansingOlea Europaea Leaf Extract
Perfuming
Phenethyl Alcohol
MaskingZiziphus Jujuba Seed Extract
Skin ConditioningAscorbic Acid
Antioxidant
Citric Acid
Buffering
Citrus Aurantium Amara Peel Oil
Skin Conditioning
Citral
Perfuming
Farnesol
Perfuming
Geraniol
Perfuming
Limonene
Perfuming
Linalool
Perfuming
Water, Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil, Polyglyceryl-6 Distearate, Jojoba Esters, Polyglyceryl-3 Beeswax, Cetyl Alcohol, Vigna Aconitifolia Seed Extract, Glycerin, Propanediol, Opuntia Ficus-Indica Seed Oil, Nigella Sativa Seed Oil, Caprylhydroxamic Acid, 1,2-Hexanediol, Hydroxyacetophenone, Cellulose, Xanthan Gum, Levan, Decyl Glucoside, Olea Europaea Leaf Extract, Phenethyl Alcohol, Ziziphus Jujuba Seed Extract, Ascorbic Acid, Citric Acid, Citrus Aurantium Amara Peel Oil, Citral, Farnesol, Geraniol, Limonene, Linalool
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 WaterGlycerin 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 GlycerinOlive tree leaves contain more antioxidants than olive fruit.
This is due to its rich flavonoid and polyphenol content. However, the antioxidant content varies depending on plant variety, harvesting method, leaf maturity, and extraction method.
This ingredient also has a natural fragrance. Read more about fragrance in cosmetics here.
Learn more about Olea Europaea Leaf ExtractWe don't have a description for Ziziphus Jujuba Seed Extract yet.
Ascorbic Acid is is pure Vitamin C. This form makes up the largest amount of vitamin C found naturally in our skin.
Not only is vitamin C great for your overall health and immune system, it also has plenty of benefits on your skin.
Vitamin C is best used for brightening skin. It improves dark spots, acne scars, and hyperpigmentation. This is because it blocks the process of skin darkening when exposed to UV.
Remember: Vitamin C should not replace sunscreen!
Your skin uses vitamin C to build collagen. Collagen is one key component in having a strong skin barrier and plump skin. Vitamin C also plays a role in regulating collagen, thus making it effective in improving wrinkles and fine lines.
Ascorbic acid shows potent antioxidant activity. As an antioxidant, it helps fight free-radicals. Free-radicals are molecules that may damage your skin cells. These antioxidants also protect skin against UV damage.
The best formulations include Vitamin E and/or ferulic acid. These two ingredients help stabilize and provide a boost in the benefits of ascorbic acid. This is because ascorbic acid becomes unstable when exposed to UV and air. In fact, you can tell your ascorbic acid has oxidized when it turns an orange-yellow color.
Ascorbic acid is generally compatible with other ingredients. However, using ascorbic acid with other active ingredients might cause irritation. Two ingredients: copper ions and benzoyl peroxide, will inactivate ascorbic acid completely.
Read more about other types of Vitamin C:
Foods rich with vitamin C include oranges, strawberries, broccoli, bell peppers, and more. When consuming Vitamin C, your skin receives a portion of the nutrients.
Learn more about Ascorbic AcidXanthan 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 GumHydroxyacetophenone is antioxidant with skin conditioning and soothing properties. It also boosts the efficiency of preservatives.
This ingredient is not irritating or sensitizing.
We don't have a description for Levan yet.
Decyl Glucoside is a glucose-based surfactant and emulsion stabilizer. It is created by reacting glucose with the fatty acids from plants.
Surfactants help clean the skin by trapping oil, sebum, and dirt to be washed away. As an emulsion stabilizer, it stabilizes the ingredients in a product by preventing them from separating.
This ingredient is biodegradable and non-toxic. This ingredient is commonly found in baby shampoos.
Decyl Glucoside is sometimes used to stabilize the UV filter Tinosorb.
Learn more about Decyl GlucosideCitric Acid is an AHA derived from citrus fruits (think oranges, lemons, and limes!).
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 even out skin tone.
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.
Read more about some other popular AHA's here:
Learn more about Citric AcidPhenethyl Alcohol is a colorless and aromatic alohol. It is naturally occuring in essential oils.
The scent of this ingredient is floral and often compared to rose.
Like other alcohols, this ingredient helps prevent the growth of bacteria. However, its main purpose is to impact a fragrance.
Learn more about Phenethyl AlcoholIngredient Ratings
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