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Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Dr Sam’s Flawless Nightly Serum versus Niod Fractionated Eye Contour Concentrate Serum .

Published on February 25, 2022

Overview

What they are

These products are both cruelty-free and reef safe . They have a total of 9 ingredients in common

Cool Features

They both contain niacinamide

Suited For

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

Free From

They both do not contain any parabens

What's Inside

They both contain harsh alcohols, common allergens and fragrances

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Serum Irish Brand Ireland
Eye Moisturizer Canadian Brand Canada

Serum

Serums are highly concentrated with ingredients to provide skin with benefits. They should be used after cleansing and before moisturizing.

Eye Moisturizer

Eye moisturizers help add moisture back into the skin around the eyes; these can be creams, gels, or serums.

Price

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Ingredient Info

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alcohol-free
silicon-free
fragrance-free
sulfate-free
paraben-free
oil-free
fungal-acne safe
reef-safe
eu-allergen-free
vegan
cruelty-free
alcohol-free
silicon-free
fragrance-free
sulfate-free
paraben-free
oil-free
fungal-acne safe
reef-safe
eu-allergen-free
vegan
cruelty-free

At a glance

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Notable Ingredients

Retinoid
Niacinamide

Benefits

Hydrating
Good For Oily Skin (2)
Redness Reducing (3)
Reduces Irritation
Skin Texture
Reduces Large Pores (3)
Anti-Aging (2)
Dark Spots (4)
Scar Healing (3)
Acne Fighting (3)
Brightening (3)

Concerns

Drying (2)
May Worsen Oily Skin (2)
Acne Trigger
Irritating (2)
Rosacea
Eczema

Notable Ingredients

AHA (2)
Vitamin C (2)
Niacinamide
Hyaluronic Acid

Benefits

Hydrating (2)
Good For Oily Skin (2)
Redness Reducing (5)
Reduces Irritation (3)
Skin Texture (4)
Reduces Large Pores (3)
Anti-Aging (4)
Dark Spots (5)
Scar Healing (5)
Acne Fighting (2)
Brightening (6)

Concerns

Irritating (2)
Rosacea (3)
Eczema (2)
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Ingredients Compared

Ingredients that are highlighted in purple are present in both products.

WaterGlycerinButylene GlycolPropanediolHydrolyzed Yeast ExtractAlbizia Julibrissin Bark ExtractNiacinamideDipeptide Diaminobutyroyl Benzylamide DiacetatePalmitoyl Tripeptide-38Acetyl Hexapeptide-8Acetyl Tetrapeptide-5Decapeptide-22Oligopeptide-78Palmitoyl Decapeptide-21Palmitoyl Hexapeptide-52Zinc Palmitoyl Nonapeptide-14Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-50Pentapeptide-18Acetyl Hexapeptide-30Heptapeptide-15 Palmitate Palmitoyl Heptapeptide-18S-Mu-Conotoxin Cniiic AcetateSodium HyaluronateDarutosideEpigallocatechin Gallatyl GlucosideGallyl GlucosideAscorbyl GlucosideZinc PCAMethylglucoside PhosphateDisodium Acetyl Glucosamine PhosphateCopper Lysinate/ProlinateHydroxypropyl CyclodextrinSuperoxide DismutaseEscinAscorbic AcidAmmonium GlycyrrhizatePolyglucuronic AcidAscophyllum Nodosum ExtractAsparagopsis Armata ExtractFraxinus Excelsior Bark ExtractOlea Europaea Leaf ExtractPolypodium Vulgare Rhizome ExtractCetraria Islandica Thallus ExtractSphagnum Magellanicum ExtractRuscus Aculeatus Root ExtractCentella Asiatica ExtractCalendula Officinalis Flower ExtractArgininePanthenolHydrolyzed Rice ProteinGlycine Soja ProteinHydrolyzed Wheat ProteinHydrolyzed Yeast ProteinLecithinPolyacrylate Crosspolymer-6Xanthan GumCetyl HydroxyethylcelluloseSilanetriolSodium Dextran SulfateSorbitolPentylene GlycolDimethyl IsosorbideCitric AcidGlycolic AcidLactic AcidLactic Acid/Glycolic Acid CopolymerPpg-26-Buteth-26Polyvinyl AlcoholPeg-40 Hydrogenated Castor OilPropyl GallatePotassium SorbateCaprylyl GlycolGlyceryl CaprylateEthylhexylglycerinSodium BenzoateBenzyl AlcoholPhenylpropanolDehydroacetic AcidPhenoxyethanolChlorphenesin

Ingredients Side-by-side

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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.

1
What it does: Skin Conditioning, Solvent
Community Rating: Loved

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!

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Dr Sam’s Flawless Nightly Serum contains this as ingredient number 1.

Niod Fractionated Eye Contour Concentrate Serum contains this as ingredient number 1.

2
What it does: Humectant, Masking, Skin Conditioning, Solvent
Community Rating: Mixed

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 Sam’s Flawless Nightly Serum contains this as ingredient number 2.

Niod Fractionated Eye Contour Concentrate Serum contains this as ingredient number 3.

3
What it does: Smoothing
Community Rating: Loved

Niacinamide has emerged as an all-star ingredient due to its many benefits.

It is known to treat acne by reducing inflammation. It also helps fade dark-spots and strengthen the skin by promoting the growth of the ceramide barrier.

Other benefits include smoothing wrinkles and minimizing redness.

The cherry on top? Niacinamide can also help build keratin, a protein that keeps skin firm.

When incorporating niacinamide into your routine, look out for concentration amounts. Typically, 5% niacinamide provides benefits such as fading dark spots. However, if you have sensitive skin, it is better to begin with a smaller concentration.

Niacinamide can be mixed with other ingredients to boost benefits. For instance, it has shown to be effective when used with copper, folic acid, and zinc to treat acne.

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Dr Sam’s Flawless Nightly Serum contains this as ingredient number 3.

Niod Fractionated Eye Contour Concentrate Serum contains this as ingredient number 7.

4
What it does: Humectant, Skin Conditioning, Skin Protecting, Solvent
Community Rating: Loved

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.

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Dr Sam’s Flawless Nightly Serum contains this as ingredient number 6.

Niod Fractionated Eye Contour Concentrate Serum contains this as ingredient number 2.

5
What it does: Solvent
Community Rating: Disliked

Dimethyl Isosorbide is a solvent and helps deliver actives into your skin. It is created from sorbitol.

As a solvent, dimethyl isosorbide helps dissolve other ingredients. This helps ensure even distribution of an ingredient. It may also be used to decrease the thickness of a product.

Studies show dimethyl isosorbide is able to penetrate skin to deliver other ingredients into the skin, making them more effective.

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Dr Sam’s Flawless Nightly Serum contains this as ingredient number 9.

Niod Fractionated Eye Contour Concentrate Serum contains this as ingredient number 62.

6
What it does: Perfuming, Preservative, Solvent
Community Rating: Very Disliked

Benzyl Alcohol is most commonly used as a preservative. It also has a subtle, sweet smell. Small amounts of Benzyl Alcohol is not irritating and safe to use in skincare products. Most Benzyl Alcohol is derived from fruits such as apricots.

Benzyl Alcohol has both antibacterial and antioxidant properties. These properties help lengthen the shelf life of products. Benzyl Alcohol is a solvent and helps dissolve other ingredients. It can also improve the texture and spreadability.

Alcohol comes in many different forms. Different types of alcohol will have different effects on skin. This ingredient is an astringent alcohol.

Using high concentrations of these alcohols are drying on the skin. They may strip away your skin's natural oils and even damage your skin barrier. Astringent alcohols may also irritate skin.

Other types of astringent alcohols include:

According to the National Rosacea Society based in the US, you should be mindful of products with these alcohols in the top half of ingredients.

Any type of sanitizing product will have high amounts of alcohol to help kill bacteria and viruses.

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Dr Sam’s Flawless Nightly Serum contains this as ingredient number 12.

Niod Fractionated Eye Contour Concentrate Serum contains this as ingredient number 76.

7
What it does: Emulsifying, Emulsion Stabilising, Gel Forming, Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Disliked

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.

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Dr Sam’s Flawless Nightly Serum contains this as ingredient number 15.

Niod Fractionated Eye Contour Concentrate Serum contains this as ingredient number 56.

8
What it does: Preservative
Community Rating: Very Disliked

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 Sam’s Flawless Nightly Serum contains this as ingredient number 16.

Niod Fractionated Eye Contour Concentrate Serum contains this as ingredient number 79.

9
What it does: Preservative
Community Rating: Loved

Dehydroacetic Acid is fungicide and bactericide. It is used as a preservative in cosmetics. Preservatives help elongate the shelf life of a product.

Dehydroacetic Acid is not soluble in water.

Dr Sam’s Flawless Nightly Serum contains this as ingredient number 19.

Niod Fractionated Eye Contour Concentrate Serum contains this as ingredient number 78.

Here's what our community thinks of the ingredients in these two products.

45% are loved or liked
20% have mixed ratings
35% are disliked or very disliked
0% have no rating yet
34% are loved or liked
8% have mixed ratings
21% are disliked or very disliked
38% have no rating yet

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