First Aid Beauty Eye Duty Niacinamide Brightening Eye Cream Versus Elizabeth Arden Visible Difference Eye Cream
Updated on January 26, 2024
Overview
What they are
These products are both reef safe eye moisturizers. They have a total of 11 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain hyaluronic acid, Vitamin C and Vitamin E
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 common allergens, oils, parabens or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain silicones
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Ingredient Info
First Aid Beauty Eye Duty Niacinamide Brightening Eye Cream 48 ingredients
Elizabeth Arden Visible Difference Eye Cream 49 ingredients
What's inside (and what isn't)
What's inside (and what isn't)
At a glance
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First Aid Beauty Eye Duty Niacinamide Brightening Eye Cream 48 ingredients
Elizabeth Arden Visible Difference Eye Cream 49 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningDimethicone
Emollient
Glycerin
Humectant
Maris Aqua
HumectantButylene Glycol
Humectant
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Polysilicone-11
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Mica
Cosmetic Colorant
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Gigartina Stellata/Kappaphycus Alvarezii Extract
Skin ProtectingSodium Ascorbyl Phosphate
Antioxidant
Coffea Arabica Seed Extract
Masking
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Caffeine
Skin Conditioning
Cucurbita Pepo Seed Extract
Skin ConditioningCorallina Officinalis Extract
Skin Conditioning
Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract
Bleaching
Chrysanthemum Parthenium Extract
Skin ConditioningCamellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
Antimicrobial
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Phytosteryl/Octyldodecyl Lauroyl Glutamate
Skin ConditioningSodium Acrylates Copolymer
Hydroxyacetophenone
Antioxidant
Glyceryl Polyacrylate
Squalane
Emollient
Hydrogenated Polycyclopentadiene
Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6
Emulsion StabilisingLecithin
Emollient
Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer
Emulsion StabilisingCaprylyl Glycol
EmollientLinoleic Acid
Cleansing
Phytosteryl Canola Glycerides
Skin Conditioning
Silica
Abrasive
Hexylene Glycol
EmulsifyingPalmitic Acid
Emollient
Oleic Acid
Emollient
Stearic Acid
Cleansing
Sorbitan Isostearate
Emulsifying
Polysorbate 60
Emulsifying
Triolein
Skin Conditioning
T-Butyl Alcohol
Perfuming
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
Citric Acid
Buffering
CI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77491
Cosmetic ColorantWater, Dimethicone, Glycerin, Maris Aqua, Butylene 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, Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Caprylyl Glycol, Linoleic Acid, Phytosteryl Canola Glycerides, Silica, Hexylene Glycol, 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
Skin ConditioningCyclopentasiloxane
Emollient
Glycerin
Humectant
Cetyl Ricinoleate
Emollient
Cetearyl Methicone
Skin Conditioning
Glyceryl Stearate
Emollient
PEG-100 Stearate
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Dimethicone
Emollient
Squalene
Emollient
Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer
Emulsion StabilisingAcrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
Emulsion StabilisingAscophyllum Nodosum Extract
Skin ConditioningAscorbyl Glucoside
Antioxidant
Asparagopsis Armata Extract
Skin ProtectingC30-45 Alkyl Dimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Carrageenan
Ceramide 6 Ii
Skin Conditioning
Citric Acid
Buffering
Cyclohexasiloxane
Emollient
Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer
Skin ConditioningDisodium EDTA
Glycine Soja Seed Extract
Skin Conditioning
Hydrolyzed Hazelnut Protein
Skin ConditioningIsohexadecane
EmollientMelilotus Officinalis Extract
AstringentOlea Europaea Fruit Extract
BleachingOligopeptide-4
Skin Conditioning
Oligopeptide-5
Skin Conditioning
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Pollen Extract
EmollientPolymethyl Methacrylate
Polysorbate 60
Emulsifying
Propylene Glycol
Humectant
Retinyl Linoleate
Skin Conditioning
Salvia Officinalis Leaf Extract
CleansingSodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Sodium Hydroxide
BufferingSorbitol
Humectant
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Tocopheryl Linoleate
Antioxidant
Triticum Vulgare Germ Extract
Skin ConditioningBHT
Antioxidant
Benzoic Acid
Masking
Chlorphenesin
Antimicrobial
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
Sodium Dehydroacetate
Preservative
Sorbic Acid
Preservative
Water, Cyclopentasiloxane, Glycerin, Cetyl Ricinoleate, Cetearyl Methicone, Glyceryl Stearate, PEG-100 Stearate, Butylene Glycol, Dimethicone, Squalene, Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Ascophyllum Nodosum Extract, Ascorbyl Glucoside, Asparagopsis Armata Extract, C30-45 Alkyl Dimethicone, Carrageenan, Ceramide 6 Ii, Citric Acid, Cyclohexasiloxane, Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Disodium EDTA, Glycine Soja Seed Extract, Hydrolyzed Hazelnut Protein, Isohexadecane, Melilotus Officinalis Extract, Olea Europaea Fruit Extract, Oligopeptide-4, Oligopeptide-5, Panthenol, Pollen Extract, Polymethyl Methacrylate, Polysorbate 60, Propylene Glycol, Retinyl Linoleate, Salvia Officinalis Leaf Extract, Sodium Hyaluronate, Sodium Hydroxide, Sorbitol, Tocopheryl Acetate, Tocopheryl Linoleate, Triticum Vulgare Germ Extract, BHT, Benzoic Acid, Chlorphenesin, Phenoxyethanol, Potassium Sorbate, Sodium Dehydroacetate, Sorbic Acid
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. If you see this, drink a glass of water. Stay hydrated!
Learn more about WaterDimethicone is a type of synthetic silicone created from natural materials such as quartz.
What it does:
Dimethicone comes in different viscosities:
Depending on the viscosity, dimethicone has different properties.
Ingredients lists don't always show which type is used, so we recommend reaching out to the brand if you have questions about the viscosity.
This ingredient is unlikely to cause irritation because it does not get absorbed into skin. However, people with silicone allergies should be careful about using this ingredient.
Note: Dimethicone may contribute to pilling. This is because it is not oil or water soluble, so pilling may occur when layered with products. When mixed with heavy oils in a formula, the outcome is also quite greasy.
Learn more about DimethiconeGlycerin 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 GlycerinButylene Glycol (or BG) is used within cosmetic products for a few different reasons:
Overall, Butylene Glycol is a safe and well-rounded ingredient that works well with other ingredients.
Though this ingredient works well with most skin types, some people with sensitive skin may experience a reaction such as allergic rashes, closed comedones, or itchiness.
Learn more about Butylene GlycolPanthenol is a common ingredient that helps hydrate and soothe the skin. It is found naturally in our skin and hair.
There are two forms of panthenol: D and L.
D-panthenol is also known as dexpanthenol. Most cosmetics use dexpanthenol or a mixture of D and L-panthenol.
Panthenol is famous due to its ability to go deeper into the skin's layers. Using this ingredient has numerous pros (and no cons):
Like hyaluronic acid, panthenol is a humectant. Humectants are able to bind and hold large amounts of water to keep skin hydrated.
This ingredient works well for wound healing. It works by increasing tissue in the wound and helps close open wounds.
Once oxidized, panthenol converts to pantothenic acid. Panthothenic acid is found in all living cells.
This ingredient is also referred to as pro-vitamin B5.
Learn more about PanthenolSodium Hyaluronate is hyaluronic acid's salt form. It is commonly derived from the sodium salt of hyaluronic acid.
Like hyaluronic acid, it is great at holding water and acts as a humectant. This makes it a great skin hydrating ingredient.
Sodium Hyaluronate is naturally occurring in our bodies and is mostly found in eye fluid and joints.
These are some other common types of Hyaluronic Acid:
Learn more about Sodium HyaluronateThis is a synthetic polymer. It helps improve the texture of products by adding thickness and gel-like feel.
It is also an emulsifer, meaning it prevents ingredients such as oil and water from separating. It also helps evenly disperse other ingredients.
Polysorbate 60 is used to help stabilize products. It is a surfactant and emulsifier. These properties help keep ingredients together in a product. Surfactants help reduce surface tension between ingredients with different states, such as liquids and solids. Emulsifiers help prevent oils and waters from separating.
Polysorbate 60 is sorbitol-based and created from the ethoxylation of sorbitan. Ethoxylation is a chemical reaction used to add ethylene oxide. Sorbitan is a the dehydrated version of sorbitol, a sugar found in fruits.
In this case, the 60 comes from reacting 60 units of ethylene oxide with sorbitan.
Polysorbates are commonly used in medicine and foods.
Learn more about Polysorbate 60Phenoxyethanol 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.
Potassium Sorbate is a preservative used to prevent yeast and mold in products. It is commonly found in both cosmetic and food products.
This ingredient comes from potassium salt derived from sorbic acid. Sorbic acid is a natural antibiotic and effective against fungus.
Both potassium sorbate and sorbic acid can be found in baked goods, cheeses, dried meats, dried fruit, ice cream, pickles, wine, yogurt, and more.
You'll often find this ingredient used with other preservatives.
Learn more about Potassium SorbateCitric Acid is an AHA derived from citrus fruits (think oranges, lemons, and limes!).
As an AHA, Citric Acid removes the top layer of skin cells from the newer layer of skin underneath. This helps skin to remove dark spots and even out skin tone.
If you spot Citric Acid near the end of an ingredient list, it's likely there as a pH adjuster rather than an active ingredient.
Read more about some other popular AHA's here:
Learn more about Citric AcidIngredient Ratings
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First Aid Beauty Eye Duty Niacinamide Brightening Eye Cream 48 ingredients
Elizabeth Arden Visible Difference Eye Cream 49 ingredients
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First Aid Beauty Eye Duty Niacinamide Brightening Eye Cream 48 ingredients
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 Show more
