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Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of e.l.f. cosmetics Holy Hydration! Eye Cream versus Belif Moisturizing Eye Bomb .

Last updated on March 07, 2024. Published on December 08, 2021

Overview

What they are

These products are both reef safe eye moisturizers. They have a total of 8 ingredients in common

Suited For

They're both likely to be good for anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin, sensitive skin and reducing pores

Free From

They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, parabens or sulfates

What's Inside

They both contain oils and silicones

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Eye Moisturizer American Brand United States
Eye Moisturizer South Korean Brand South Korea

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.

Price

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Starts at $0.53
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Starts at $48.00

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

Vitamin E
Hyaluronic Acid

Benefits

Hydrating (3)
Redness Reducing
Reduces Irritation (2)
Reduces Large Pores
Anti-Aging
Acne Fighting
Brightening (2)

Concerns

May Worsen Oily Skin (3)
Acne Trigger (2)

Notable Ingredients

Exfoliators (2)
Ceramides
Peptides (3)

Benefits

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

Concerns

Rosacea
Eczema
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Ingredients Compared

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

Water • Dipropylene Glycol • Butylene Glycol • Glycerin • Squalane • Cyclopentasiloxane • Caprylyl Trimethicone • Dimethicone • Hdi/Trimethylol Hexyllactone Crosspolymer • 1,2-Hexanediol • Sucrose Polystearate • Glyceryl Stearate • Panthenol • PCA Dimethicone • Triethylhexanoin • Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer • Peg-100 Stearate • C14-22 Alcohols • Silica • Ceramide NP • Hydrogenated Lecithin • Cedrol • Hydrogenated Polyisobutene • Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer • Peg-10 Rapeseed Sterol • Carbomer • C12-20 Alkyl Glucoside • Tromethamine • Polysorbate 60 • Glycereth-20 • Cellulose • Trisodium EDTA • Sorbitan Isostearate • Bakuchiol • Caffeine • Centella Asiatica Leaf Extract • Calendula Officinalis Flower Extract • Avena Sativa Kernel Extract • Nepeta Cataria Extract • Rubus Idaeus Leaf Extract • Baptisia Tinctoria Root Extract • Stellaria Media Extract • Alchemilla Vulgaris Leaf Extract • Althaea Officinalis Root Extract • Rosa Damascena Flower Extract • Spiraea Ulmaria Flower Extract • Viola Tricolor Extract • Achillea Millefolium Flower Extract • Symphytum Officinale Leaf Extract • Trifolium Pratense Flower Extract • Menyanthes Trifoliata Leaf Extract • Salix Alba Bark Extract • Sodium Lactate • Polysorbate 20 • Caprylyl Glycol • Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1 • Acetyl Hexapeptide-8 • Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7 • Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Oil • Citrus Aurantifolia Oil • Pelargonium Graveolens Flower Oil • Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Oil • Limonene • Citronellol • Geraniol • Citral • Linalool

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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e.l.f. cosmetics Holy Hydration! Eye Cream contains this as ingredient number 1.

Belif Moisturizing Eye Bomb 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.

e.l.f. cosmetics Holy Hydration! Eye Cream contains this as ingredient number 2.

Belif Moisturizing Eye Bomb contains this as ingredient number 3.

3
What it does: Emollient, Skin Conditioning, Skin Protecting
Community Rating: Very Disliked

Dimethicone is a silicone used for making products smooth and silky. It also has the added benefit of sealing in hydration. The amount of dimethicone found in beauty products is considered safe and non-comedogenic, meaning it won't clog pores.

Dimethicone has been found increase absorption in skin, boosting the benefits of other ingredients. While there is concern for the safety of dimethicone, the levels used in skincare are safe for use.

e.l.f. cosmetics Holy Hydration! Eye Cream contains this as ingredient number 3.

Belif Moisturizing Eye Bomb contains this as ingredient number 8.

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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e.l.f. cosmetics Holy Hydration! Eye Cream contains this as ingredient number 6.

Belif Moisturizing Eye Bomb contains this as ingredient number 4.

5
What it does: Emollient, Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Liked

Hydrogenated Polyisobutene is a synthetic polymer. Polymers are compounds with high molecular weight. Hydrogenated Polyisobutene is an emollient and texture enhancer.

In one study, Hydrogenated Polyisobutene showed better skin hydration levels than Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride. As an emollient, it helps keep your skin soft and hydrated by trapping moisture in.

Hydrogenated Polyisobutene is often used as a mineral oil replacement.

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e.l.f. cosmetics Holy Hydration! Eye Cream contains this as ingredient number 7.

Belif Moisturizing Eye Bomb contains this as ingredient number 23.

6
What it does: Emollient, Emulsifying
Community Rating: Disliked

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 Stearate

e.l.f. cosmetics Holy Hydration! Eye Cream contains this as ingredient number 9.

Belif Moisturizing Eye Bomb contains this as ingredient number 12.

7
What it does:
Community Rating: Very Disliked

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.

e.l.f. cosmetics Holy Hydration! Eye Cream contains this as ingredient number 10.

Belif Moisturizing Eye Bomb contains this as ingredient number 17.

8
What it does: Emulsion Stabilising, Gel Forming
Community Rating: Disliked

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.

e.l.f. cosmetics Holy Hydration! Eye Cream contains this as ingredient number 13.

Belif Moisturizing Eye Bomb contains this as ingredient number 26.

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

41% are loved or liked
14% have mixed ratings
45% are disliked or very disliked
0% have no rating yet
33% are loved or liked
6% have mixed ratings
30% are disliked or very disliked
31% have no rating yet

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Reviews

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e.l.f. cosmetics Holy Hydration! Eye Cream 22 ingredients

3.0 /5
from 1 review
faulmag's Avatar'
Jan 23, 2024

It's not bad but it doesn't do anything special... I liked it, but didn't see the point in holding onto it when you can literally just use regular moisturizer.

It's not bad but it doesn't do anything special... I liked it, but didn't see the point in holding onto it when you can literally just use regular moisturizer.

Hydrating
Expensive

Belif Moisturizing Eye Bomb 67 ingredients

1.0 /5
from 1 review
sacante's Avatar'
Mar 10, 2024

Dried me out and caused contact dermatitis. had to go to the dermatologist to get steroids prescribed.

Dried me out and caused contact dermatitis. had to go to the dermatologist to get steroids prescribed.

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