Glow Recipe Avocado Melt Retinol Sleeping Mask Versus Biossance Squalane + Marine Algae Eye Cream

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Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Glow Recipe Avocado Melt Retinol Sleeping Mask versus Biossance Squalane + Marine Algae Eye Cream .

Last updated on September 18, 2023. Published on April 18, 2021

Overview

What they are

These products are both vegan, cruelty-free, and reef safe . They have a total of 9 ingredients in common

Cool Features

They both contain hyaluronic acid and Vitamin E

Suited For

They're both likely to be good for dry skin, brightening skin and sensitive skin

Free From

They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, parabens, silicones or sulfates

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Glow Recipe Avocado Melt Retinol Sleeping Mask

Biossance Squalane + Marine Algae Eye Cream

Overnight Mask American Brand United States

Eye Moisturizer American Brand United States

Overnight Mask

Overnight masks are usually used after the whole nighttime skincare routine (check your product’s instructions). Overnight masks are used to treat a variety of skin concerns and boost moisture in the skin.

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

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Glow Recipe Avocado Melt Retinol Sleeping Mask 64 ingredients

Biossance Squalane + Marine Algae Eye Cream 21 ingredients

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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Glow Recipe Avocado Melt Retinol Sleeping Mask 64 ingredients

Biossance Squalane + Marine Algae Eye Cream 21 ingredients

Notable Ingredients

PHA

Retinoid

Vitamin E (2)

Exfoliators (3)

Hyaluronic Acid (2)

Benefits

Hydrating (4)

Good For Oily Skin (2)

Redness Reducing (3)

Reduces Irritation (3)

Skin Texture (3)

Reduces Large Pores (2)

Anti-Aging (6)

Dark Spots (2)

Scar Healing (3)

Acne Fighting (3)

Brightening (5)

Concerns

Drying (2)

May Worsen Oily Skin (4)

Acne Trigger (4)

Irritating (3)

Rosacea (2)

Eczema (2)

Notable Ingredients

Vitamin E

Hyaluronic Acid

Peptides

Benefits

Hydrating (2)

Reduces Irritation

Brightening (2)

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Ingredients Compared

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

Glow Recipe Avocado Melt Retinol Sleeping Mask 64 ingredients

Biossance Squalane + Marine Algae Eye Cream 21 ingredients

Water • Propanediol • Glycerin • Cetearyl Alcohol • Glyceryl Stearate • C9-12 Alkane • Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride • Kaolin • Persea Gratissima Oil • Polyisobutene • Sodium Lauroyl Glutamate • Stearic Acid • C13-15 Alkane • Platonia Insignis Seed Butter • Persea Gratissima Fruit Extract • Hyaluronic Acid • Sodium Hyaluronate • Squalane • Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract • Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract • Saccharide Isomerate • Hexylresorcinol • Zingiber Officinale Root Extract • Oryza Sativa Extract • Tocopheryl Acetate • Gluconolactone • Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice • Malachite Extract • Ethylhexyl Palmitate • Butylene Glycol • Sodium Chloride • Sodium Hydroxypropylsulfonate Laurylglucoside Crosspolymer • Maltodextrin • Hydrated Silica • Curcumin • Ethylhexylglycerin • Ppg-3 Benzyl Ether Myristate • Maltooligosyl Glucoside • Hydrogenated Starch Hydrolysate • Retinol • Spirulina Maxima Extract • Sodium Phosphate • Pei-10 • Citric Acid • Sodium Citrate • Sodium Dilauramidoglutamide Lysine • Potassium Phosphate • Potassium Chloride • Silica Dimethyl Silylate • Arginine • Sodium Hydroxide • Caprylyl Glycol • Tocopherol • Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract • Lavandula Angustifolia Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract • Hexylene Glycol • Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer • Potassium Sorbate • Carthamus Tinctorius Seed Extract • Aroma • Pvp • Sodium Benzoate • Phenoxyethanol • Parfum

Water • Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride • Squalane • Glycerin • Sorbitan Olivate • Cetearyl Olivate • Jojoba Esters • Glyceryl Stearate Se • Panthenol • Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer • Cetyl Palmitate • Spilanthes Acmella Flower Extract • Palmitoyl Tripeptide-5 • Sorbitan Palmitate • Dunaliella Salina Extract • Astaxanthin • Sodium Hyaluronate • Phenoxyethanol • Ethylhexylglycerin • Tocopherol • Citric Acid

Ingredients Side-by-side

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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

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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Glow Recipe Avocado Melt Retinol Sleeping Mask contains this as ingredient number 1.

Biossance Squalane + Marine Algae Eye Cream contains this as ingredient number 1.

Glycerin

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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Glow Recipe Avocado Melt Retinol Sleeping Mask contains this as ingredient number 3.

Biossance Squalane + Marine Algae Eye Cream contains this as ingredient number 4.

Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride

What it does: Masking, Skin Conditioning

Community Rating: Mixed

Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride is an emollient, solvent, and texture enhancer. It is considered a skin-softener by helping the skin prevent moisture loss.

Within a product, Caprylic Triglyceride can thicken the product and make spreadability easier by dissolving clumping compounds. An added benefit of Caprylic Triglyceride is its antioxidant properties.

Caprylic Triglyceride is made by combining glycerin with coconut oil, forming a clear liquid. Caprylic Triglyceride has not been found to be toxic for human use in concentrations under 50%.

While there is an assumption Caprylic Triglyceride can clog pores due to it being derived from coconut oil, there is no research supporting this.

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Glow Recipe Avocado Melt Retinol Sleeping Mask contains this as ingredient number 7.

Biossance Squalane + Marine Algae Eye Cream contains this as ingredient number 2.

Sodium Hyaluronate

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:

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Glow Recipe Avocado Melt Retinol Sleeping Mask contains this as ingredient number 17.

Biossance Squalane + Marine Algae Eye Cream contains this as ingredient number 17.

Squalane

What it does: Emollient, Skin Conditioning

Community Rating: Loved

Squalane is an emollient that helps the skin hold onto moisture. It's an oily liquid that occurs naturally in certain types of fish and plant oils.

Because squalane boosts hydration in the skin, it also comes with plenty of benefits: it is an antioxidant and can help fight free radicals and skin damage. Squalane is also found to have a detoxifying effect when applied.

Squalane comes from squalene, which occurs naturally within the sebum of our skin. It is one of the oils our skin produces to keep itself hydrated. Squalane is the hydrogenated version of squalene and has a longer shelf life.

Research shows that squalane is non-irritating (even at 100% concentration).

In general, it's a fantastic ingredient. It does a great job at hydrating the skin, and it's suitable for those with sensitive skin.

The source of squalane may impact malassezia / fungal acne. This is because olive oil derived squalane can contain impurities such as fatty acids and plant waxes. Sugarcane derived squalane is recommended for anyone with malassezia concerns.

Is squalane vegan? This depends on the source. Squalane can be derived from both plants and animals. Most squalane used in skincare comes from plants.

Please note: the source of squalane is only known if disclosed by the brand. We recommend reaching out to the brand if you have any questions about their squalane.

Read more about squalene with an "e".

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Glow Recipe Avocado Melt Retinol Sleeping Mask contains this as ingredient number 18.

Biossance Squalane + Marine Algae Eye Cream contains this as ingredient number 3.

Ethylhexylglycerin

What it does: Skin Conditioning

Community Rating: Mixed

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.

Glow Recipe Avocado Melt Retinol Sleeping Mask contains this as ingredient number 36.

Biossance Squalane + Marine Algae Eye Cream contains this as ingredient number 19.

Citric Acid

What it does: Buffering, Masking

Community Rating: Disliked

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:

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Glow Recipe Avocado Melt Retinol Sleeping Mask contains this as ingredient number 44.

Biossance Squalane + Marine Algae Eye Cream contains this as ingredient number 21.

Tocopherol

What it does: Antioxidant, Masking, Skin Conditioning

Community Rating: Liked

Tocopherol (also known as Vitamin E) is a common antioxidant used to help protect the skin from free-radicals and strengthen the skin barrier. It's also fat soluble - this means our skin is great at absorbing it.

Vitamin E also helps keep your natural skin lipids healthy. Your lipid skin barrier naturally consists of lipids, ceramides, and fatty acids. Vitamin E offers extra protection for your skin’s lipid barrier, keeping your skin healthy and nourished.

Another benefit is a bit of UV protection. Vitamin E helps reduce the damage caused by UVB rays. (It should not replace your sunscreen). Combining it with Vitamin C can decrease sunburned cells and hyperpigmentation after UV exposure.

You might have noticed Vitamin E + C often paired together. This is because it is great at stabilizing Vitamin C. Using the two together helps increase the effectiveness of both ingredients.

There are often claims that Vitamin E can reduce/prevent scarring, but these claims haven't been confirmed by scientific research.

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Glow Recipe Avocado Melt Retinol Sleeping Mask contains this as ingredient number 53.

Biossance Squalane + Marine Algae Eye Cream contains this as ingredient number 20.

Phenoxyethanol

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.

Glow Recipe Avocado Melt Retinol Sleeping Mask contains this as ingredient number 63.

Biossance Squalane + Marine Algae Eye Cream contains this as ingredient number 18.

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