Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Florence by Mills Look Alive Brightening Eye Cream versus SkinBetter Science EyeMax AlphaRet Overnight Cream .
Published on March 14, 2023
Overview
What they are
These products are both reef safe eye moisturizers. They have a total of 13 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain exfoliants, hyaluronic acid, peptides, PHA and Vitamin E
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin, sensitive skin and better texture
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, parabens, silicones or sulfates
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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.
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Ingredient Info
Florence by Mills Look Alive Brightening Eye Cream 37 ingredients
SkinBetter Science EyeMax AlphaRet Overnight Cream 43 ingredients
Alcohol Free
This product is free of harsh alcohols 🎉
Silicon Free
This product is free of silicons 🎉
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 🎉
Vegan
This product is vegan 🎉
Cruelty Free
This product is cruelty-free 🎉
Alcohol Free
This product is free of harsh alcohols 🎉
Silicon Free
This product is free of silicons 🎉
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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Florence by Mills Look Alive Brightening Eye Cream 37 ingredients
SkinBetter Science EyeMax AlphaRet Overnight Cream 43 ingredients
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Ingredients that are highlighted in purple are present in both products.
Florence by Mills Look Alive Brightening Eye Cream 37 ingredients
SkinBetter Science EyeMax AlphaRet Overnight Cream 43 ingredients
Water • Glyceryl Stearate Se • C15-19 Alkane • Glycerin • Hydrogenated Farnesene • Stearyl Alcohol • Prunus Armeniaca Kernel Oil • Sesamum Indicum Seed Oil • Nonapeptide-1 • Palmitoyl Tripeptide-5 • Sodium Hyaluronate • Coffea Arabica Seed Oil • Caffeine • Butyrospermum Parkii Butter • Panthenol • Tremella Fuciformis Extract • Dunaliella Salina Extract • Cetyl Alcohol • Glyceryl Behenate • Sodium Stearate • Synthetic Fluorphlogopite • Propanediol • Caprylyl Glycol • Hexylene Glycol • Tocopheryl Acetate • Gluconolactone • Sodium Benzoate • Sodium Phosphate • Citric Acid • Ethylhexylglycerin • Pantolactone • Phenoxyethanol • Tin Oxide • Calcium Gluconate • Potassium Sorbate • Disodium Phosphate • CI 77891
Water • Propanediol • Isocetyl Stearoyl Stearate • Glyceryl Stearate • C10-18 Triglycerides • Glycerin • Jojoba Esters • Niacinamide • Ethylhexyl Olivate • Polyglyceryl-6 Palmitate/Succinate • Coco-Caprylate/Caprate • Hydroxypropyl Starch Phosphate • Cetearyl Alcohol • Triheptanoin • Butylene Glycol • Dimethyl Isosorbide • Ethyl Lactyl Retinoate • Acetyl Hexapeptide-37 • Sodium Hyaluronate • Glyceryl Glucoside • Leontopodium Alpinum Flower/Leaf Extract • Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract • Astaxanthin • Haematococcus Pluvialis Extract • Crataegus Monogyna Flower Extract • Jasminum Sambac Flower Extract • Tocopheryl Acetate • Hydrolyzed Jojoba Esters • Tremella Fuciformis Extract • Tocopherol • Potassium Cetyl Phosphate • Sucrose Stearate • C9-12 Alkane • Gluconolactone • Calcium Gluconate • Polyurethane-10 • Ethylhexylglycerin • Ammonium Polyacryloyldimethyl Taurate • Sodium Phytate • Citric Acid • Phenoxyethanol • Sodium Benzoate • Potassium Sorbate
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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. 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 WaterFlorence by Mills Look Alive Brightening Eye Cream contains this as ingredient number 1.
SkinBetter Science EyeMax AlphaRet Overnight Cream contains this as ingredient number 1.
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 GlycerinFlorence by Mills Look Alive Brightening Eye Cream contains this as ingredient number 4.
SkinBetter Science EyeMax AlphaRet Overnight Cream contains this as ingredient number 6.
Sodium 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 HyaluronateFlorence by Mills Look Alive Brightening Eye Cream contains this as ingredient number 11.
SkinBetter Science EyeMax AlphaRet Overnight Cream contains this as ingredient number 19.
Tremella Fuciformis Extract comes from the tremella fuciformis mushroom, also known as snow mushroom or white jelly mushroom.
The snow mushroom has moisturizing and antioxidant properties.
Snow mushroom is rich in polysaccharides, giving it moisturizing benefits. As a humectant, snow mushroom helps draw moisture from the air to the skin. Polysaccharides are able to mimic our skin's natural carbohydrates to help the skin retain water.
Snow mushroom has been shown to help with anti-aging due to its antioxidants. Snow mushroom increases the presence of superoxide dismutase in our brain and liver. Superoxide is a by-product of oxygen metabolism. It left unregulated, superoxide causes cell damage. Thus, superoxide dismutase acts as an antioxidant to protect our living cells.
Another study from 2016 showed snow mushroom extract blocks the skin from creating melanin when exposed to UVB. Thus, it may help protect against the signs of aging from sun exposure. However, more studies are needed to confirm this. Another study from 2021 found snow mushroom to protect against UVA damage as well.
This white mushroom is native to Asian countries such as China, Korea, Japan, and Thailand. It is a common ingredient in traditional Chinese cuisine and medicine.
Learn more about Tremella Fuciformis ExtractFlorence by Mills Look Alive Brightening Eye Cream contains this as ingredient number 16.
SkinBetter Science EyeMax AlphaRet Overnight Cream contains this as ingredient number 29.
Propanediol helps absorb ingredients into your skin, boosting their benefits. It can act as an emollient, making your skin softer. Propanediol can help products last longer by boosting the properties of preservatives within the formulation.
Propanediol is not likely to cause sensitivity and considered safe to use.
It is derived from corn or petroleum with a clear color and no scent.
Learn more about PropanediolFlorence by Mills Look Alive Brightening Eye Cream contains this as ingredient number 22.
SkinBetter Science EyeMax AlphaRet Overnight Cream contains this as ingredient number 2.
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 AcetateFlorence by Mills Look Alive Brightening Eye Cream contains this as ingredient number 25.
SkinBetter Science EyeMax AlphaRet Overnight Cream contains this as ingredient number 27.
Gluconolactone is a PHA. PHAs have a larger structure than AHAs and BHAs and are more gentle. It is an created by reacting gluconic acid with an alcohol.
When applied, Gluconolactone has the same affect on skin as AHAs such as lactic acid. It helps dissolve the dead skin cells in the top layer of your skin. This helps improve texture and brightens the skin.
Gluconolactone is a humectant and helps draw moisture to your skin. This helps keep your skin hydrated.
PHAs are more gentle than AHAs due to their larger structure. They do not penetrate as deeply as AHAs and take a longer time to dissolve dead cells. Studies show PHAs do not cause as much irritation.
PHAs also exhibit antioxidant activity by neutralizing free-radical molecules. This can help with anti-aging.
In a 2004 study, Gluconolactone was found to prevent UV damage in mouse skin cells. However, we still recommend wearing SPF especially after using exfoliating ingredients.
Learn more about GluconolactoneFlorence by Mills Look Alive Brightening Eye Cream contains this as ingredient number 26.
SkinBetter Science EyeMax AlphaRet Overnight Cream contains this as ingredient number 34.
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.
Learn more about Sodium BenzoateFlorence by Mills Look Alive Brightening Eye Cream contains this as ingredient number 27.
SkinBetter Science EyeMax AlphaRet Overnight Cream contains this as ingredient number 42.
Citric Acid is an AHA derived from citrus fruits (think oranges, lemons, and limes!).
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.
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 look more even.
Read more about some other popular AHA's here:
Learn more about Citric AcidFlorence by Mills Look Alive Brightening Eye Cream contains this as ingredient number 29.
SkinBetter Science EyeMax AlphaRet Overnight Cream contains this as ingredient number 40.
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.
Florence by Mills Look Alive Brightening Eye Cream contains this as ingredient number 30.
SkinBetter Science EyeMax AlphaRet Overnight Cream contains this as ingredient number 37.
Phenoxyethanol is a preservative that has germicide, antimicrobial, and aromatic properties. Studies show that phenoxyethanol can prevent germ and 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.
Florence by Mills Look Alive Brightening Eye Cream contains this as ingredient number 32.
SkinBetter Science EyeMax AlphaRet Overnight Cream contains this as ingredient number 41.
We don't have a description for Calcium Gluconate.
Florence by Mills Look Alive Brightening Eye Cream contains this as ingredient number 34.
SkinBetter Science EyeMax AlphaRet Overnight Cream contains this as ingredient number 35.
Potassium Sorbate is a preservative used to prevent yeast and mold in products. It is commonly found in both cosmetic and food products.
Potassium sorbate is potassium salt derived from sorbic acid. Sorbic acid is a natural antibiotic and effective against fungus.
Potassium sorbate and sorbic acid can be found in baked goods, cheeses, dried meats, dried fruit, ice cream, pickles, wine, yogurt, and more.
Potassium sorbate is often used with stronger preservatives.
Learn more about Potassium SorbateFlorence by Mills Look Alive Brightening Eye Cream contains this as ingredient number 35.
SkinBetter Science EyeMax AlphaRet Overnight Cream contains this as ingredient number 43.
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