First Aid Beauty Eye Duty Niacinamide Brightening Eye Cream Versus Clarins Total Eye Lift

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Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of First Aid Beauty Eye Duty Niacinamide Brightening Eye Cream versus Clarins Total Eye Lift .

Last updated on January 26, 2024. Published on March 25, 2022

Overview

What they are

These products are both reef safe eye moisturizers. They have a total of 7 ingredients in common

Cool Features

They both contain exfoliants and 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, oils, parabens or sulfates

What's Inside

They both contain harsh alcohols, fragrances and silicones

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First Aid Beauty Eye Duty Niacinamide Brightening Eye Cream

Clarins Total Eye Lift

Eye Moisturizer American Brand United States

Eye Moisturizer French Brand France

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 $92.00

Ingredient Info

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First Aid Beauty Eye Duty Niacinamide Brightening Eye Cream 47 ingredients

Clarins Total Eye Lift 39 ingredients

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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First Aid Beauty Eye Duty Niacinamide Brightening Eye Cream 47 ingredients

Clarins Total Eye Lift 39 ingredients

Notable Ingredients

Vitamin C

Vitamin E

Exfoliators

Niacinamide

Hyaluronic Acid

Benefits

Hydrating (4)

Good For Oily Skin

Redness Reducing (3)

Reduces Irritation (2)

Skin Texture

Reduces Large Pores (2)

Anti-Aging (3)

Dark Spots (3)

Scar Healing (2)

Acne Fighting (2)

Brightening (4)

Concerns

May Worsen Oily Skin (4)

Acne Trigger (2)

Irritating

Rosacea

Eczema (2)

Notable Ingredients

Vitamin E

Exfoliators

Peptides

Benefits

Hydrating (3)

Redness Reducing

Reduces Irritation (2)

Brightening (2)

Concerns

Drying

May Worsen Oily Skin (3)

Acne Trigger

Irritating

Rosacea (2)

Eczema (2)

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Ingredients Compared

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

First Aid Beauty Eye Duty Niacinamide Brightening Eye Cream 47 ingredients

Clarins Total Eye Lift 39 ingredients

Water • Dimethicone • Glycerin • Maris Aqua • Hexylene Glycol • Niacinamide • Polysilicone-11 • Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride • Mica • Panthenol • Gigartina Stellata/Kappaphycus Alvarezii Extract • Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate • Coffea Arabica Seed Extract • Sodium Hyaluronate • Caffeine • Cucurbita Pepo Seed Extract • Corallina Officinalis Extract • Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract • Chrysanthemum Parthenium Extract • Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract • Tocopherol • Phytosteryl/Octyldodecyl Lauroyl Glutamate • Sodium Acrylates Copolymer • Hydroxyacetophenone • Glyceryl Polyacrylate • Squalane • Hydrogenated Polycyclopentadiene • Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6 • Lecithin • 2-Hydroxyethyl Acrylate • Caprylyl Glycol • Linoleic Acid • Phytosteryl Canola Glycerides • Silica • Palmitic Acid • Oleic Acid • Stearic Acid • Sorbitan Isostearate • Polysorbate 60 • Triolein • T-Butyl Alcohol • Phenoxyethanol • Sodium Benzoate • Potassium Sorbate • Citric Acid • CI 77891 • CI 77491

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

Ingredients Side-by-side

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Ingredients Explained

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Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.

Water

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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First Aid Beauty Eye Duty Niacinamide Brightening Eye Cream contains this as ingredient number 1.

Clarins Total Eye Lift contains this as ingredient number 1.

Dimethicone

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.

First Aid Beauty Eye Duty Niacinamide Brightening Eye Cream contains this as ingredient number 2.

Clarins Total Eye Lift contains this as ingredient number 19.

Glycerin

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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First Aid Beauty Eye Duty Niacinamide Brightening Eye Cream contains this as ingredient number 3.

Clarins Total Eye Lift contains this as ingredient number 2.

Panthenol

What it does: Skin Conditioning

Community Rating: Loved

Panthenol (also referred to as pro-vitamin B5) is a common ingredient that helps hydrate and soothe the skin.

lt is a humectant, meaning that it helps the skin attract and retain moisture.

Another benefit is the anti-inflammatory abilities. This means that it's great for sensitive, irritation-prone skin.

Once oxidized, panthenol converts to pantothenic acid. Panthothenic acid is found in all living cells.

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First Aid Beauty Eye Duty Niacinamide Brightening Eye Cream contains this as ingredient number 10.

Clarins Total Eye Lift contains this as ingredient number 9.

Caffeine

What it does: Skin Conditioning

Community Rating: Loved

Caffeine is most associated with coffee, tea, and cacao. In skincare, it helps with calming inflammation and anti-aging.

Caffeine is an antioxidants, which help with the signs of aging. This is because antioxidants help fight skin-damaging free radical molecules.

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.

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First Aid Beauty Eye Duty Niacinamide Brightening Eye Cream contains this as ingredient number 15.

Clarins Total Eye Lift contains this as ingredient number 17.

Sodium Benzoate

What it does: Masking, Preservative

Community Rating: Disliked

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.

Sodium Benzoate 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.

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First Aid Beauty Eye Duty Niacinamide Brightening Eye Cream contains this as ingredient number 43.

Clarins Total Eye Lift contains this as ingredient number 36.

CI 77891

What it does: Cosmetic Colorant

Community Rating: Disliked

Ci 77891 is a white pigment from Titanium dioxide. It is naturally found in minerals such as rutile and ilmenite.

It's main function is to add a white color to cosmetics. It can also be mixed with other colors to create different shades.

Ci 77891 is commonly found in sunscreens due to its ability to block UV rays.

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First Aid Beauty Eye Duty Niacinamide Brightening Eye Cream contains this as ingredient number 46.

Clarins Total Eye Lift contains this as ingredient number 24.

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

First Aid Beauty Eye Duty Niacinamide Brightening Eye Cream 47 ingredients

Clarins Total Eye Lift 39 ingredients

34% are loved or liked

6% have mixed ratings

47% are disliked or very disliked

13% have no rating yet

21% are loved or liked

15% have mixed ratings

44% are disliked or very disliked

21% have no rating yet

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First Aid Beauty Eye Duty Niacinamide Brightening Eye Cream 47 ingredients

Clarins Total Eye Lift 39 ingredients

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Reviews

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First Aid Beauty Eye Duty Niacinamide Brightening Eye Cream 47 ingredients

2.5 /5

from 2 ratings

Doesn't Work (1) Expensive (1) Irritating (1) No Scent (1) Pilling (1)

Clover

3 months ago · Dry Skin

Review

This product just wasn’t a good fit for me.
I wanted an eye cream with a tiny bit of coverage to help brighten my eye area without looking too...

This product just wasn’t a good fit for me.
I wanted an eye cream with a tiny bit of coverage to help brighten my eye area without looking too heavy like concealer sometimes does on me. Unfortunately this product didn’t meet any of my expectations. This cream wasn’t moisturizing enough and this would cause the brightening pigment to cling to the dryer inner corners of my eyes. I tried to apply additional moisturizing products on underneath to help this lay better, but then I ALWAYS had problems with this product pilling. I couldn’t layer this with anything. This also stung occasionally when I applied it so it was literally a pain to use. I’m just glad I got this on sale because the regular price (around $30!) just isn’t worth it.
I suppose I can see how this may still work for some people, but I believe there’s better and more affordable alternatives out there. I’ve currently been using Naturium’s Vitamin Bright Illuminating Eye Cream and been having much better results. Plus it’s more affordable and comes in different shades. If you want my advice, go with the Naturium option over this First Aid Beauty eye cream.