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Published on March 10, 2022

Overview

What they are

These products are both reef safe eye moisturizers. They have a total of 20 ingredients in common

Cool Features

They both contain exfoliants, hyaluronic acid, peptides, Vitamin C and Vitamin E

Suited For

They're both likely to be good for anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin, scar healing, dark spots and better texture

Free From

They both do not contain any parabens

What's Inside

They both contain fragrances, oils and silicones

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Eye Moisturizer American Brand United States
Eye Moisturizer American Brand United States

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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Buy BRIGHTEYES™ Illuminating Anti-Fatigue Eye Cream

Starts at $39.00
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Buy Advanced Night Repair Eye Concentrate Matrix Synchronized Recovery Complex

Starts at $82.00

Ingredient Info

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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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Notable Ingredients

Vitamin C
Vitamin E
Exfoliators
Hyaluronic Acid
Peptides (2)

Benefits

Hydrating (6)
Redness Reducing (2)
Skin Texture
Anti-Aging
Dark Spots
Scar Healing
Acne Fighting
Brightening (2)

Concerns

May Worsen Oily Skin (4)
Acne Trigger (3)
Eczema

Notable Ingredients

Vitamin C
Vitamin E
Exfoliators
Hyaluronic Acid
Peptides

Benefits

Hydrating (3)
Redness Reducing
Skin Texture
Anti-Aging
Dark Spots
Scar Healing
Brightening (2)

Concerns

May Worsen Oily Skin (2)
Acne Trigger
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Ingredients Explained

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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!

Learn more about Water

GLAMGLOW BRIGHTEYES™ Illuminating Anti-Fatigue Eye Cream contains this as ingredient number 1.

Estée Lauder Advanced Night Repair Eye Concentrate Matrix Synchronized Recovery Complex contains this as ingredient number 1.

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What it does: Humectant, Masking, Skin Conditioning, Solvent
Community Rating: Mixed

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.

GLAMGLOW BRIGHTEYES™ Illuminating Anti-Fatigue Eye Cream contains this as ingredient number 3.

Estée Lauder Advanced Night Repair Eye Concentrate Matrix Synchronized Recovery Complex contains this as ingredient number 6.

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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.

GLAMGLOW BRIGHTEYES™ Illuminating Anti-Fatigue Eye Cream contains this as ingredient number 4.

Estée Lauder Advanced Night Repair Eye Concentrate Matrix Synchronized Recovery Complex contains this as ingredient number 2.

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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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GLAMGLOW BRIGHTEYES™ Illuminating Anti-Fatigue Eye Cream contains this as ingredient number 5.

Estée Lauder Advanced Night Repair Eye Concentrate Matrix Synchronized Recovery Complex contains this as ingredient number 5.

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What it does: Humectant, Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Loved

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 Hyaluronate

GLAMGLOW BRIGHTEYES™ Illuminating Anti-Fatigue Eye Cream contains this as ingredient number 11.

Estée Lauder Advanced Night Repair Eye Concentrate Matrix Synchronized Recovery Complex contains this as ingredient number 17.

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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.

Learn more about Caffeine

GLAMGLOW BRIGHTEYES™ Illuminating Anti-Fatigue Eye Cream contains this as ingredient number 12.

Estée Lauder Advanced Night Repair Eye Concentrate Matrix Synchronized Recovery Complex contains this as ingredient number 22.

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What it does: Antioxidant, Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Liked

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 Acetate

GLAMGLOW BRIGHTEYES™ Illuminating Anti-Fatigue Eye Cream contains this as ingredient number 13.

Estée Lauder Advanced Night Repair Eye Concentrate Matrix Synchronized Recovery Complex contains this as ingredient number 36.

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What it does: Antioxidant, Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Loved

Aminopropyl Ascorbyl Phosphate (AAP) is a form of Vitamin C. AAP was made as a more stable alternative to Ascorbic Acid by combining Ascorbic Acid (pure Vitamin C) with 3-aminoproply dehydrogen phosphate.

As a type of Vitamin C, it has antioxidant properties. Antioxidants help fight free-radical molecules, or molecules that may damage your skin cells.

AAP has been shown to help reduce signs of hyperigmentation and age-spots.

AAP is water soluble.

Vitamin C can help to reduce redness, improve skin texture, reduce the effects of aging, and reduce the visibility of dark spots.

Read more about other types of Vitamin C:

Learn more about Aminopropyl Ascorbyl Phosphate

GLAMGLOW BRIGHTEYES™ Illuminating Anti-Fatigue Eye Cream contains this as ingredient number 15.

Estée Lauder Advanced Night Repair Eye Concentrate Matrix Synchronized Recovery Complex contains this as ingredient number 24.

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What it does: Masking, Perfuming, Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Mixed

Anthemis Nobilis Flower Extract is from the Roman Chamomile flower.

Anthemis Nobilis Flower Extract helps soothe the skin and contains antioxidants. Antioxidants help fight free-radicals. Free-radicals are molecules that may damage your skin cells

GLAMGLOW BRIGHTEYES™ Illuminating Anti-Fatigue Eye Cream contains this as ingredient number 21.

Estée Lauder Advanced Night Repair Eye Concentrate Matrix Synchronized Recovery Complex contains this as ingredient number 26.

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What it does: Emollient, Humectant, Masking, Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Disliked

Algae Extract is derived from Algae. Algae is an informal term for a group of aquatic organisms that can photosynthesize. It is estimated there are at least 30,000 types of Algae.

Algae contains antioxidants. Antioxidants help fight free-radicals. Free-radicals are molecules that may damage your skin cells, such as pollution.

Algae can also help with soothing and hydrating skin.

Many different types of algae have different benefits.

Learn more about Algae Extract

GLAMGLOW BRIGHTEYES™ Illuminating Anti-Fatigue Eye Cream contains this as ingredient number 30.

Estée Lauder Advanced Night Repair Eye Concentrate Matrix Synchronized Recovery Complex contains this as ingredient number 19.

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What it does: Skin Conditioning, Skin Protecting
Community Rating: Mixed

We don't have a description for Yeast Extract.

GLAMGLOW BRIGHTEYES™ Illuminating Anti-Fatigue Eye Cream contains this as ingredient number 33.

Estée Lauder Advanced Night Repair Eye Concentrate Matrix Synchronized Recovery Complex contains this as ingredient number 16.

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What it does: Humectant, Masking, Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Loved

Sorbitol is a sugar alcohol. It is a hydrating and moisturizing agent created from the reduction process of glucose.

Most sorbitol is usually made from potato starch. It is also found in fruits such as apples and pears.

As a humectant, Sorbitol helps draw water to the skin. This helps keep the skin hydrated. Sorbitol also helps create a thicker texture in products. You might find sorbitol in your toothpaste and other gels.

It is a non-irritating ingredient that is great for those with dry skin.

Sorbitol is a prebiotic. It helps promote the growth of healthy bacteria on your skin. The bacteria on your skin form a microbiome. This microbiome helps protect your skin from infection and harmful bacteria.

Learn more about Sorbitol

GLAMGLOW BRIGHTEYES™ Illuminating Anti-Fatigue Eye Cream contains this as ingredient number 35.

Estée Lauder Advanced Night Repair Eye Concentrate Matrix Synchronized Recovery Complex contains this as ingredient number 31.

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What it does: Humectant, Moisturising
Community Rating: Loved

Trehalose is a disaccharide made of two glucose molecules (glucose is sugar!). Trehalose is used to help moisturize skin. It also has antioxidant properties.

As a humectant, trehalose helps draw moisture from the air to your skin. This helps keep your skin hydrated.

Due to its antioxidant properties, trehalose may help with signs of aging. Antioxidants help fight free-radical molecules, unstable molecules that may damage your skin.

In medicine, trehalose and hyaluronic acid are used to help treat dry eyes.

Some animals, plants, and bacteria create trehalose as a source of energy to survive freeze or lack of water.

Learn more about Trehalose

GLAMGLOW BRIGHTEYES™ Illuminating Anti-Fatigue Eye Cream contains this as ingredient number 36.

Estée Lauder Advanced Night Repair Eye Concentrate Matrix Synchronized Recovery Complex contains this as ingredient number 13.

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What it does: Humectant
Community Rating: Loved

Glucose is a simple sugar and is the most important source of energy in all organisms. In skincare, glucose is used to hydrate the skin. It also acts as a prebiotic for our natural biome.

As a humectant, glucose draws moisture from the air and from deeper levels in the skin. This helps hydrate skin.

Our skin's natural microbiome contains many saccharides that act as prebiotics. These prebiotics help strengthen our skin's microbiome. Having a healthy microbiome helps protect our skin from harmful bacteria and other contaminants.

Studies show glucose may help with fading discoloration and pigmentation. This is because our skin metabolizes glucose into lactic acid. Lactic acid is an AHA that helps exfoliate the top layer of skin.

Plants and algae make glucose during the process of photosynthesis. It is then used to make cellulose, the building blocks of cell walls.

Learn more about Glucose

GLAMGLOW BRIGHTEYES™ Illuminating Anti-Fatigue Eye Cream contains this as ingredient number 38.

Estée Lauder Advanced Night Repair Eye Concentrate Matrix Synchronized Recovery Complex contains this as ingredient number 49.

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What it does: Abrasive
Community Rating: Very Disliked

Polyethylene is a synthetic ingredient that helps the skin retain moisture. It is a polymer.

Polyethylene is also typically used within product formulations to help bind solid ingredients together and thicken oil-based ingredients. When added to balms and emulsions, it helps increase the melting point temperature.

GLAMGLOW BRIGHTEYES™ Illuminating Anti-Fatigue Eye Cream contains this as ingredient number 48.

Estée Lauder Advanced Night Repair Eye Concentrate Matrix Synchronized Recovery Complex contains this as ingredient number 45.

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What it does: Antioxidant, Masking
Community Rating: Liked

This BHA stands for butylated hydroxyanisole. If you are looking for the beta-hydroxy acid, aka as Salicylic Acid, click here.

In cosmetics, butylated hydroxyanisole is used as a perservative. It also has antioxidant properties. The concentrations usually used in skincare are low and do not penetrate through skin.

However, it is considered a carcinogen when ingested.

Butylated Hydroxyanisole is a synthetic and waxy petrochemical. It is used as a preservative in foods and cosmetics.

Learn more about BHA

GLAMGLOW BRIGHTEYES™ Illuminating Anti-Fatigue Eye Cream contains this as ingredient number 55.

Estée Lauder Advanced Night Repair Eye Concentrate Matrix Synchronized Recovery Complex contains this as ingredient number 53.

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What it does:
Community Rating: Disliked

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 EDTA

GLAMGLOW BRIGHTEYES™ Illuminating Anti-Fatigue Eye Cream contains this as ingredient number 56.

Estée Lauder Advanced Night Repair Eye Concentrate Matrix Synchronized Recovery Complex contains this as ingredient number 52.

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What it does: Preservative
Community Rating: Very Disliked

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.

GLAMGLOW BRIGHTEYES™ Illuminating Anti-Fatigue Eye Cream contains this as ingredient number 57.

Estée Lauder Advanced Night Repair Eye Concentrate Matrix Synchronized Recovery Complex contains this as ingredient number 57.

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What it does: Preservative
Community Rating: Disliked

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 Sorbate

GLAMGLOW BRIGHTEYES™ Illuminating Anti-Fatigue Eye Cream contains this as ingredient number 58.

Estée Lauder Advanced Night Repair Eye Concentrate Matrix Synchronized Recovery Complex contains this as ingredient number 56.

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What it does: Cosmetic Colorant
Community Rating: Mixed

Ci 77491 is also hydrated iron III oxide. It's sole purpose is to give a red/pink hue to products.

Iron III oxides are classified as inorganic chemicals for coloring.

Synthetically created Ci 77491 is considered safer than those naturally found. This is because the synthetically created version may contain less impurities. Iron oxides are generally non-toxic and non-allergenic.

Learn more about CI 77491

GLAMGLOW BRIGHTEYES™ Illuminating Anti-Fatigue Eye Cream contains this as ingredient number 62.

Estée Lauder Advanced Night Repair Eye Concentrate Matrix Synchronized Recovery Complex contains this as ingredient number 58.

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13% have mixed ratings
32% are disliked or very disliked
19% have no rating yet
38% are loved or liked
14% have mixed ratings
29% are disliked or very disliked
19% have no rating yet

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