Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of e.l.f. cosmetics Holy Hydration! Eye Cream versus Clarins Total Eye Lift .
Published on October 03, 2021
Overview
What they are
These products are both reef safe eye moisturizers. They have a total of 12 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain Vitamin E
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for dry skin, brightening skin and sensitive skin
Free From
They both do not contain any common allergens, 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
e.l.f. cosmetics Holy Hydration! Eye Cream 22 ingredients
Clarins Total Eye Lift 39 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 🎉
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 😥
Cruelty Free
This product is cruelty-free 🎉
Contains Alcohol
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Contains Silicon
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Contains Fragrance
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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
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 😥
Not Cruelty Free
This product is not cruelty-free 😥
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e.l.f. cosmetics Holy Hydration! Eye Cream 22 ingredients
Clarins Total Eye Lift 39 ingredients
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Ingredients that are highlighted in purple are present in both products.
e.l.f. cosmetics Holy Hydration! Eye Cream 22 ingredients
Clarins Total Eye Lift 39 ingredients
Water • Butylene Glycol • Dimethicone • Cucumis Sativus Fruit Extract • Ethylhexyl Palmitate • Glycerin • Hydrogenated Polyisobutene • Cetearyl Alcohol • Glyceryl Stearate • Peg-100 Stearate • Butyrospermum Parkii Butter • Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil • Carbomer • Trehalose • Triethanolamine • Bisabolol • Tocopheryl Acetate • Disodium EDTA • Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract • Sodium Hyaluronate • Phenoxyethanol • Ethylhexylglycerin
Water • Glycerin • Caprylic Acid • C10-18 Triglycerides • Propanediol • Cetearyl Alcohol • Betaine • Hydrogenated Coco-Glycerides • Panthenol • Glyceryl Stearate • Peg-100 Stearate • Pentylene Glycol • Butyrospermum Parkii Butter • Cetearyl Glucoside • Albizia Julibrissin Bark Extract • Acacia Farnesiana Flower Wax • Caffeine • Steareth-21 • Dimethicone • Carbomer • Chlorphenesin • Ethylhexylglycerin • Tocopheryl Acetate • CI 77891 • Synthetic Fluorphlogopite • Disodium EDTA • Escin • Parfum • Butylene Glycol • Dimethiconol • Sodium Hydroxide • Alcohol • Harungana Madagascariensis Extract • Olea Europaea Fruit Extract • Paullinia Cupana Seed Extract • Sodium Benzoate • Tin Oxide • Acetyl Tetrapeptide-2 • Dextran
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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 Watere.l.f. cosmetics Holy Hydration! Eye Cream contains this as ingredient number 1.
Clarins Total Eye Lift 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.
e.l.f. cosmetics Holy Hydration! Eye Cream contains this as ingredient number 2.
Clarins Total Eye Lift contains this as ingredient number 29.
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.
Clarins Total Eye Lift contains this as ingredient number 19.
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 Glycerine.l.f. cosmetics Holy Hydration! Eye Cream contains this as ingredient number 6.
Clarins Total Eye Lift contains this as ingredient number 2.
Cetearyl alcohol is a mixture of two fatty alcohols: cetyl alcohol and stearyl alcohol. It is mainly used as an emulsifier. Emulsifiers help prevent the separation of oils and products. Due to its composition, it can also be used to thicken a product or help create foam.
Cetearyl alcohol is an emollient. Emollients help soothe and hydrate the skin by trapping moisture.
Studies show Cetearyl alcohol is non-toxic and non-irritating. The FDA allows products labeled "alcohol-free" to have fatty alcohols.
This ingredient is usually derived from plant oils such as palm, vegetable, or coconut oils. There is debate on whether this ingredient will cause acne.
Due to the fatty acid base, this ingredient may not be Malassezia folliculitis safe.
Learn more about Cetearyl Alcohole.l.f. cosmetics Holy Hydration! Eye Cream contains this as ingredient number 8.
Clarins Total Eye Lift contains this as ingredient number 6.
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 Stearatee.l.f. cosmetics Holy Hydration! Eye Cream contains this as ingredient number 9.
Clarins Total Eye Lift contains this as ingredient number 10.
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.
Clarins Total Eye Lift contains this as ingredient number 11.
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter is a plant lipid from the fruit of the Shea Tree. It is an effective skin hydrator and emollient.
Emollients help soothe and soften your skin. It does this by creating a protective film on your skin. This barrier helps trap moisture and keeps your skin hydrated. Emollients may be effective at treating dry or itchy skin.
Shea butter is rich in antioxidants. Antioxidants help fight free-radicals, or molecules that may harm the body. It is also full of fatty acids including stearic acid and linoleic acid. These acids help replenish the skin and keep skin moisturized.
While Shea Butter has an SPF rating of about 3-4, it is not a sunscreen replacement.
Shea butter may not be fungal acne safe. We recommend speaking with a professional if you have any concerns.
Learn more about Butyrospermum Parkii Buttere.l.f. cosmetics Holy Hydration! Eye Cream contains this as ingredient number 11.
Clarins Total Eye Lift contains this as ingredient number 13.
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.
Clarins Total Eye Lift contains this as ingredient number 20.
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 Acetatee.l.f. cosmetics Holy Hydration! Eye Cream contains this as ingredient number 17.
Clarins Total Eye Lift contains this as ingredient number 23.
Disodium EDTA plays a role in making products more stable by aiding other preservatives.
It is a chelating agent, meaning it neutralizes metal ions that may be found in a product.
Disodium EDTA is a salt of edetic acid and is found to be safe in cosmetic ingredients.
Learn more about Disodium EDTAe.l.f. cosmetics Holy Hydration! Eye Cream contains this as ingredient number 18.
Clarins Total Eye Lift contains this as ingredient number 26.
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.
e.l.f. cosmetics Holy Hydration! Eye Cream contains this as ingredient number 22.
Clarins Total Eye Lift contains this as ingredient number 22.
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e.l.f. cosmetics Holy Hydration! Eye Cream 22 ingredients
Clarins Total Eye Lift 39 ingredients
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e.l.f. cosmetics Holy Hydration! Eye Cream 22 ingredients
Clarins Total Eye Lift 39 ingredients
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e.l.f. cosmetics Holy Hydration! Eye Cream 22 ingredients
faulmag
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...
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.
Clarins Total Eye Lift 39 ingredients
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