Essence Hello, Good Stuff Depuff Eye Serum Versus Shakeup Cosmetics Age Def-Eye
Updated on January 25, 2024
Overview
What they are
These products are both vegan, cruelty-free, and reef safe eye moisturizers. They have a total of 6 ingredients in common
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin, sensitive skin and scar healing
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, parabens or sulfates
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Ingredient Info
Essence Hello, Good Stuff Depuff Eye Serum 12 ingredients
Shakeup Cosmetics Age Def-Eye 27 ingredients
What's inside (and what isn't)
What's inside (and what isn't)
At a glance
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Essence Hello, Good Stuff Depuff Eye Serum 12 ingredients
Shakeup Cosmetics Age Def-Eye 27 ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningPolysilicone-11
Propanediol
Solvent
Cetearyl Olivate
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin Conditioning
Cetyl Alcohol
Emollient
Squalane
Emollient
Sucrose Polystearate
EmollientPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
Cetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Sorbitan Olivate
Emulsifying
Caffeine
Skin Conditioning
Glycerin
Humectant
Caesalpinia Spinosa Gum
Skin ConditioningGluconolactone
Skin Conditioning
Laureth-12
EmulsifyingSodium Benzoate
Masking
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningOlea Europaea Oil Unsaponifiables
Skin Conditioning
Maltodextrin
Absorbent
Gleditsia Triacanthos Seed Extract
Caprylyl Glycol
EmollientGlyceryl Caprylate
EmollientCalcium Gluconate
HumectantWine
Skin ConditioningTrisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate
Acetyl Hexapeptide-8
Humectant
Water, Polysilicone-11, Propanediol, Cetearyl Olivate, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Cetyl Alcohol, Squalane, Sucrose Polystearate, Phenoxyethanol, Cetearyl Alcohol, Sorbitan Olivate, Caffeine, Glycerin, Caesalpinia Spinosa Gum, Gluconolactone, Laureth-12, Sodium Benzoate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Olea Europaea Oil Unsaponifiables, Maltodextrin, Gleditsia Triacanthos Seed Extract, Caprylyl Glycol, Glyceryl Caprylate, Calcium Gluconate, Wine, Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate, Acetyl Hexapeptide-8
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Caffeine is most associated with coffee, tea, and cacao. In skincare, it helps with calming inflammation and is rich in antioxidants.
While caffeine is used to treat cellulite and and dark circles, further studies are needed to prove this. It has been believed to help with these skin conditions due to its ability to dilate blood vessels and increase blood flow.
Some studies are looking into caffeine's ability to protect against UV rays.
Learn more about CaffeineEthylhexylglycerin (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.
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 GlycerinPhenoxyethanol is a preservative that has germicide, antimicrobial, and aromatic properties. Studies show that phenoxyethanol can prevent 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.
Sodium Benzoate is a preservative. It's used in both cosmetic and food products to inhibit the growth of mold and bacteria. It is typically produced synthetically.
Both the US FDA and EU Health Committee have approved the use of sodium benzoate. In the US, levels of 0.1% (of the total product) are allowed.
Sodium benzoate works as a preservative by inhibiting the growth of bacteria inside of cells. It prevents the cell from fermenting a type of sugar using an enzyme called phosphofructokinase.
It is the salt of benzoic acid. Foods containing sodium benzoate include soda, salad dressings, condiments, fruit juices, wines, and snack foods.
Studies for using ascorbic acid and sodium benzoate in cosmetics are lacking, especially in skincare routines with multiple steps.
We always recommend speaking with a professional, such as a dermatologist, if you have any concerns.
Learn more about Sodium BenzoateWater. 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 WaterIngredient Ratings
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