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Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Global Beauty Care Retinol Facial Serum versus Some By Mi Retinol Intense Advanced Triple Action Eye Cream .

Last updated on October 18, 2023. Published on November 18, 2023

Overview

What they are

These products are both reef safe . They have a total of 12 ingredients in common

Cool Features

They both contain hyaluronic acid, retinoid 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 harsh alcohols, common allergens, parabens or sulfates

What's Inside

They both contain oils

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Serum American Brand United States
Eye Moisturizer South Korean Brand South Korea

Serum

Serums are highly concentrated with ingredients to provide skin with benefits. They should be used after cleansing and before moisturizing.

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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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

AHA (2)
PHA (2)
Retinoid
Vitamin E
Ceramides
Hyaluronic Acid (2)

Benefits

Hydrating (4)
Good For Oily Skin
Redness Reducing (3)
Reduces Irritation
Skin Texture (3)
Reduces Large Pores (2)
Anti-Aging (4)
Dark Spots (2)
Scar Healing (2)
Acne Fighting
Brightening (5)

Concerns

May Worsen Oily Skin
Irritating (2)
Rosacea (2)
Eczema (3)

Notable Ingredients

Retinoid (2)
Vitamin E (2)
Niacinamide
Hyaluronic Acid
Peptides

Benefits

Hydrating (2)
Good For Oily Skin (3)
Redness Reducing (4)
Reduces Irritation (3)
Skin Texture (2)
Reduces Large Pores (3)
Anti-Aging (5)
Dark Spots (5)
Scar Healing (4)
Acne Fighting (3)
Brightening (5)

Concerns

Drying (2)
May Worsen Oily Skin (3)
Acne Trigger
Irritating (3)
Rosacea (2)
Eczema (2)
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Ingredients Compared

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

WaterGlycerinCaprylic/Capric TriglycerideDimethiconePolysorbate 60NiacinamideMethylpropanediolCetyl AlcoholPolymethylsilsesquioxaneCentella Asiatica ExtractDioscorea Japonica Root ExtractPiper Methysticum Leaf/Root/Stem ExtractMelaleuca Alternifolia Leaf ExtractPanax Ginseng Berry ExtractArtemisia Capillaris ExtractGanoderma Lucidum Stem ExtractChlorella Vulgaris ExtractGlycine Soja Seed ExtractNymphaea Alba Flower ExtractElaeis Guineensis Oil Hydrogenated LecithinSodium Hyaluronate1,2-HexanediolDimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone CrosspolymerPanthenolBHTCyclopentasiloxaneSteareth-21Peg-10 Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone CrosspolymerPolyacrylamideSteareth-2IsohexadecaneCarbomerHydroxyacetophenoneC13-14 IsoparaffinTromethaminePalmitic AcidPolyquaternium-51Stearic AcidPolysorbate 20Retinol 0.1%EthylhexylglycerinGlyceryl CaprylateTocopheryl AcetatePolyglyceryl-10 MyristatePeg-30 DipolyhydroxystearateHydroxyethylcelluloseGlycosyl TrehaloseBeta-GlucanGlyceryl PolymethacrylateLaureth-7Butylene GlycolDisodium EDTAHydrogenated Starch HydrolysateAdenosineRaffinoseDipotassium GlycyrrhizateLecithinTocopherolPentylene GlycolBHAMyristic AcidTranexamic AcidPropanediolDipropylene GlycolDisodium PhosphateCaprylyl GlycolCollagenMadecassic AcidBiosaccharide Gum-1AsiaticosideSodium Palmitoyl ProlineLeuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment FiltrateAsiatic AcidGlutathioneRetinalMadecassosideSodium PhosphateFerulic AcidAcetyl Hexapeptide-8Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp CopolymerTetrahydropiperinePhloretinArginineParfum

Ingredients Side-by-side

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Ingredients Explained

These ingredients are found in both products.

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

1
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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Global Beauty Care Retinol Facial Serum contains this as ingredient number 1.

Some By Mi Retinol Intense Advanced Triple Action Eye Cream contains this as ingredient number 1.

2
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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Global Beauty Care Retinol Facial Serum contains this as ingredient number 2.

Some By Mi Retinol Intense Advanced Triple Action Eye Cream contains this as ingredient number 2.

3
What it does: Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Loved

Beta-Glucan is a polysaccharide. It can be derived from the cell walls of seaweed, oats, yeast, and fungi.

Beta-Glucan is a humectant, meaning it can hold large amounts of water. This helps hydrate the skin. It also helps boost your skin's natural barrier.

Beta-Glucan has antioxidant properties. Antioxidants help fight free-radicals. Free-radicals are molecules that may damage your skin cells, such as pollution.

Studies show Beta-Glucan may be an effective wrinkle reducer as it can deeply penetrate into skin. It has also been show to help with wound healing.

Learn more about Beta-Glucan

Global Beauty Care Retinol Facial Serum contains this as ingredient number 4.

Some By Mi Retinol Intense Advanced Triple Action Eye Cream contains this as ingredient number 49.

4
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.

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Global Beauty Care Retinol Facial Serum contains this as ingredient number 9.

Some By Mi Retinol Intense Advanced Triple Action Eye Cream contains this as ingredient number 44.

5
What it does: Emulsion Stabilising, Gel Forming
Community Rating: Disliked

Carbomer is a polymer of acrylic acid. Its main role is to create gel consistency within products.

Carbomer is commonly found in many types of cosmetics products. It is found to be safe in concentrations up to 15%. However, a high amount of carbomer can cause pilling or balling up of products. Most products contain 1% of less of carbomer.

Global Beauty Care Retinol Facial Serum contains this as ingredient number 13.

Some By Mi Retinol Intense Advanced Triple Action Eye Cream contains this as ingredient number 33.

6
What it does: Masking, Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Mixed

Arginine is an amino acid that is important for human development. Your body uses is it to produce hair keratin and skin collagen.

As a cosmetic ingredient, Arginine has antioxidant properties and can also help repair damaged skin. This ingredient is derived either synthetically or from animals.

Arginine isn't fungal acne safe when used in the presence of other lipids (fats, fatty acids, oils, esters, etc). Oils and fats occur naturally within the skin, so take caution when using Arginine if you're prone to fungal acne.

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Global Beauty Care Retinol Facial Serum contains this as ingredient number 14.

Some By Mi Retinol Intense Advanced Triple Action Eye Cream contains this as ingredient number 84.

7
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.

Global Beauty Care Retinol Facial Serum contains this as ingredient number 17.

Some By Mi Retinol Intense Advanced Triple Action Eye Cream contains this as ingredient number 52.

8
What it does: Skin Conditioning, Solvent
Community Rating: Mixed

1,2-Hexanediol is a multi-tasker ingredient. It acts as a preservative to increase shelf-life and can aid other preservatives in preventing microbe growth. 1,2-Hexanediol also helps the skin retain moisture as a humectant.

In products that are water-based, this ingredient can help stabilize perfumes and fragrances. It can also help make the texture of products softer and more smooth.

Global Beauty Care Retinol Facial Serum contains this as ingredient number 18.

Some By Mi Retinol Intense Advanced Triple Action Eye Cream contains this as ingredient number 23.

9
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

Global Beauty Care Retinol Facial Serum contains this as ingredient number 24.

Some By Mi Retinol Intense Advanced Triple Action Eye Cream contains this as ingredient number 22.

10
What it does: Emulsifying, Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Liked

Hydrogenated Lecithin is created from the hydrogenation of lecithin. Hydrogenation is a chemical reaction between molecule hydrogen and another element.

Hydrogenated Lecithin is an emollient and emulsifier. As an emollient, it helps soften skin by trapping moisture within.

The phospholipids in Hydrogenated Lecithin can produce liposomes. Liposomes help other ingredients get through the skin barrier to be better absorbed.

As an emulsifier, it prevents oil and water ingredients from separating.

Learn more about Hydrogenated Lecithin

Global Beauty Care Retinol Facial Serum contains this as ingredient number 25.

Some By Mi Retinol Intense Advanced Triple Action Eye Cream contains this as ingredient number 21.

11
What it does: Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Loved

Retinol is a gold-standard ingredient for anti-aging. It is a form of Vitamin A and belongs to the class of retinoids that also includes tretinoin.

Why is retinol famous?

It has the most scientific studies backing up its skin benefits out of all the non-prescription ingredients.

Retinol is proven to:

This is why retinol is effective at removing wrinkles, fading dark spots, treating acne, and reducing the appearance of pores.

Studies show retinol is less effective when exposed to UV. Be sure to look for appropriate packaging to keep your retinol potent (similar to Vitamin C).

Using retinol or any retinoids will increase sun-sensitivity in the first few months. Though studies show retinoids increase your skin's natural SPF with continuous use, it is best to always wear sunscreen and sun-protection.

We recommend speaking with a medical professional about using this ingredient during pregnancy.

Retinol may cause irritation in some people, so be sure to patch test. Experts recommend 'ramping up' retinol use: start using this ingredient once a week and work up to using it daily.

Read about Tretinoin

Learn more about Retinol

Global Beauty Care Retinol Facial Serum contains this as ingredient number 28.

Some By Mi Retinol Intense Advanced Triple Action Eye Cream contains this as ingredient number 41.

12
What it does: Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Loved

Adenosine is in every living organism. It is one of four components in nucleic acids that helps store our DNA.

Adenosine has many benefits when used. These benefits include hydrating the skin, smoothing skin, and reducing wrinkles. Once applied, adenosine increases collagen production. It also helps with improving firmness and tissue repair.

Studies have found adenosine may also help with wound healing.

In skincare products, Adenosine is usually derived from yeast.

Learn more about Adenosine

Global Beauty Care Retinol Facial Serum contains this as ingredient number 31.

Some By Mi Retinol Intense Advanced Triple Action Eye Cream contains this as ingredient number 55.

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55% are loved or liked
10% have mixed ratings
26% are disliked or very disliked
10% have no rating yet
42% are loved or liked
15% have mixed ratings
26% are disliked or very disliked
16% have no rating yet

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Global Beauty Care Retinol Facial Serum 31 ingredients

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Some By Mi Retinol Intense Advanced Triple Action Eye Cream 85 ingredients

3.7 /5
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Broke Me Out (1) Heavy (1) Hydrating (1)
YSLDave's avatar

YSLDave

6 months ago · Oily Skin
Review

Great for dark circles
love the texture, not irritating, good for dark circles, definetly a good Eye Cream

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daloofi

8 months ago · Combination Skin
Review

dark circles

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