Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Glow Recipe Avocado Melt Retinol Eye Cream versus Sachi Skin Ursolic Acid and Retinal Overnight Reform Serum .
Last updated on September 18, 2023. Published on March 15, 2023
Overview
What they are
These products are both cruelty-free and reef safe . They have a total of 13 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain hyaluronic acid, niacinamide, 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, silicones or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain fragrances and oils
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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.
Serum
Serums are highly concentrated with ingredients to provide skin with benefits. They should be used after cleansing and before moisturizing.
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Ingredient Info
Glow Recipe Avocado Melt Retinol Eye Cream 58 ingredients
Sachi Skin Ursolic Acid and Retinal Overnight Reform Serum 50 ingredients
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 🎉
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 🎉
Non Vegan
This product is not 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 🎉
Contains Oils
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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 😥
Cruelty Free
This product is cruelty-free 🎉
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Glow Recipe Avocado Melt Retinol Eye Cream 58 ingredients
Sachi Skin Ursolic Acid and Retinal Overnight Reform Serum 50 ingredients
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Ingredients that are highlighted in purple are present in both products.
Glow Recipe Avocado Melt Retinol Eye Cream 58 ingredients
Sachi Skin Ursolic Acid and Retinal Overnight Reform Serum 50 ingredients
Water • Glycerin • Propanediol • Cetearyl Alcohol • Glyceryl Stearate • Persea Gratissima Oil • C9-12 Alkane • Stearic Acid • Butyrospermum Parkii Butter • Kaolin • Sodium Lauroyl Glutamate • Persea Gratissima Fruit Extract • Squalane • Niacinamide • Ethylhexylglycerin • Hexylresorcinol • Oryza Sativa Extract • Tocopheryl Acetate • Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice • Coffea Arabica Fruit Extract • Hyaluronic Acid • Ethylhexyl Palmitate • Sodium Hyaluronate • Retinol • Pei-10 • Hydrated Silica • Sodium Chloride • Fructan • Maltodextrin • Spirulina Maxima Extract • CI 75300 • Potassium Chloride • Potassium Phosphate • Butylene Glycol • Sodium Phosphate • Hydrogenated Starch Hydrolysate • Maltooligosyl Glucoside • Arginine • Silica Dimethyl Silylate • Sodium Dilauramidoglutamide Lysine • Sodium Hydroxide • Citric Acid • Caprylyl Glycol • Carthamus Tinctorius Seed Extract • Lavandula Angustifolia Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract • Malachite Extract • Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract • Ppg-3 Benzyl Ether Myristate • Polyisobutene • Pvp • C13-15 Alkane • Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer • Sodium Hydroxypropylsulfonate Laurylglucoside Crosspolymer • Parfum • Hexylene Glycol • Potassium Sorbate • Sodium Benzoate • Phenoxyethanol
Water • Niacinamide • Glycerin • Pentylene Glycol • Silybum Marianum Seed Oil • Cucumis Sativus Seed Oil • Hydrogenated Starch Hydrolysate • Sodium Hyaluronate • Ursolic Acid • Retinal 0.05% • Glutathione • Bakuchiol • Palmitoyl Tripeptide-38 • Phospholipids • Superoxide Dismutase • Nigella Sativa Seed Oil • Rosa Rubiginosa Seed Oil • Rubus Chamaemorus Seed Oil • Daucus Carota Sativa Root Extract • Ocimum Sanctum Leaf Extract • Avena Sativa Kernel Oil • Zingiber Officinale Root Extract • Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil • Bisabolol • Lactobacillus Ferment • Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract • Lonicera Caprifolium Flower Extract • Honokiol • Magnolol • Tocopherol • Dimethyl Isosorbide • Cyclodextrin • Arachidyl Alcohol • Glyceryl Caprylate • Behenyl Alcohol • Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer • Tocopheryl Acetate • Butylene Glycol • Arachidyl Glucoside • Polyglyceryl-6 Laurate • Caprylhydroxamic Acid • Polyglyceryl-10 Oleate • Sodium Hydroxide • Sorbitan Palmitate • Hydroxypropyl Cyclodextrin • Glucose • Citric Acid • Lonicera Japonica Flower Extract • Potassium Sorbate • Sodium Benzoate
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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.
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 WaterGlow Recipe Avocado Melt Retinol Eye Cream contains this as ingredient number 1.
Sachi Skin Ursolic Acid and Retinal Overnight Reform Serum 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 GlycerinGlow Recipe Avocado Melt Retinol Eye Cream contains this as ingredient number 2.
Sachi Skin Ursolic Acid and Retinal Overnight Reform Serum contains this as ingredient number 3.
Niacinamide has emerged as an all-star ingredient due to its many benefits.
It is known to treat acne by reducing inflammation. It also helps fade dark-spots and strengthen the skin by promoting the growth of the ceramide barrier.
Other benefits include smoothing wrinkles and minimizing redness.
The cherry on top? Niacinamide can also help build keratin, a protein that keeps skin firm.
When incorporating niacinamide into your routine, look out for concentration amounts. Typically, 5% niacinamide provides benefits such as fading dark spots. However, if you have sensitive skin, it is better to begin with a smaller concentration.
Niacinamide can be mixed with other ingredients to boost benefits. For instance, it has shown to be effective when used with copper, folic acid, and zinc to treat acne.
Learn more about NiacinamideGlow Recipe Avocado Melt Retinol Eye Cream contains this as ingredient number 14.
Sachi Skin Ursolic Acid and Retinal Overnight Reform Serum 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 AcetateGlow Recipe Avocado Melt Retinol Eye Cream contains this as ingredient number 18.
Sachi Skin Ursolic Acid and Retinal Overnight Reform Serum contains this as ingredient number 37.
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 HyaluronateGlow Recipe Avocado Melt Retinol Eye Cream contains this as ingredient number 23.
Sachi Skin Ursolic Acid and Retinal Overnight Reform Serum contains this as ingredient number 8.
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.
Glow Recipe Avocado Melt Retinol Eye Cream contains this as ingredient number 34.
Sachi Skin Ursolic Acid and Retinal Overnight Reform Serum contains this as ingredient number 38.
We don't have a description for Hydrogenated Starch Hydrolysate.
Glow Recipe Avocado Melt Retinol Eye Cream contains this as ingredient number 36.
Sachi Skin Ursolic Acid and Retinal Overnight Reform Serum contains this as ingredient number 7.
Sodium Hydroxide is also known as lye or caustic soda. It is used to adjust the pH of products; many ingredients require a specific pH to be effective.
In small amounts, sodium hydroxide is considered safe to use. However, large amounts may cause chemical burns due to its high alkaline.
Your skin has a natural pH and acid mantle. This acid mantle helps prevent harmful bacteria from breaking through. The acid mantle also helps keep your skin hydrated.
"Alkaline" refers to a high pH level. A low pH level would be considered acidic.
Learn more about Sodium HydroxideGlow Recipe Avocado Melt Retinol Eye Cream contains this as ingredient number 41.
Sachi Skin Ursolic Acid and Retinal Overnight Reform Serum contains this as ingredient number 43.
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 AcidGlow Recipe Avocado Melt Retinol Eye Cream contains this as ingredient number 42.
Sachi Skin Ursolic Acid and Retinal Overnight Reform Serum contains this as ingredient number 47.
Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract comes from rosemary. Rosemary is native to the Mediterranean.
While Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Oil can be volatile due to its fragrant properties, this component is usually removed in the leaf extract.
Rosemary Leaf Extract can help protect your skin against damage from free-radical molecules. It contains many antioxidants such as rosmarinic acid and caffeic acid. Rosemarinic acid has been found to help soothe skin conditions such as eczema and acne.
Learn more about Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf ExtractGlow Recipe Avocado Melt Retinol Eye Cream contains this as ingredient number 47.
Sachi Skin Ursolic Acid and Retinal Overnight Reform Serum contains this as ingredient number 26.
Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer is a synthetic polymer. It is used to thicken and improve the texture of products.
Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer is also an emulsifier. Due to its properties, it can prevent water and oil ingredients from separating.
Glow Recipe Avocado Melt Retinol Eye Cream contains this as ingredient number 52.
Sachi Skin Ursolic Acid and Retinal Overnight Reform Serum contains this as ingredient number 36.
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 SorbateGlow Recipe Avocado Melt Retinol Eye Cream contains this as ingredient number 56.
Sachi Skin Ursolic Acid and Retinal Overnight Reform Serum contains this as ingredient number 49.
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 BenzoateGlow Recipe Avocado Melt Retinol Eye Cream contains this as ingredient number 57.
Sachi Skin Ursolic Acid and Retinal Overnight Reform Serum contains this as ingredient number 50.
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SandyD
This product really did amazing on my under eye - it smoothed out the fine lines I had in the corners. LOVE this and the texture. DEfinitely recommend
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