This anti-aging eye moisturizer is formulated around Carnitine and Caffeine to soften the look of wrinkles.
This barrier-repair eye moisturizer is formulated around Squalane and Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil to strengthen the skin barrier and hydrate skin.
What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningCetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Capryloyl Glycerin/Sebacic Acid Copolymer
Skin ConditioningCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Isopropyl Myristate
Emollient
Carnitine
Cleansing
Caffeine
Skin Conditioning
Ruscus Aculeatus Root Extract
Astringent
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Chenopodium Quinoa Seed Extract
Skin Conditioning
Squalane
Emollient
Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Polysorbate 60
Emulsifying
Sophora Japonica Flower Extract
Skin ProtectingVitis Vinifera Juice Extract
Antioxidant
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
Antimicrobial
Lepidium Sativum Sprout Extract
Skin ConditioningRubus Idaeus Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningSymphytum Officinale Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningStrelitzia Nicolai Seed Aril Extract
Skin ConditioningCitrus Limon Fruit Oil
Astringent
Citrus Aurantifolia Fruit Oil
Masking
Litsea Cubeba Fruit Oil
Masking
Citrus Nobilis Oil
Masking
Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Oil
Masking
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningWater, Cetearyl Alcohol, Capryloyl Glycerin/Sebacic Acid Copolymer, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Isopropyl Myristate, Carnitine, Caffeine, Ruscus Aculeatus Root Extract, Butylene Glycol, Chenopodium Quinoa Seed Extract, Squalane, Hyaluronic Acid, Polysorbate 60, Sophora Japonica Flower Extract, Vitis Vinifera Juice Extract, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Lepidium Sativum Sprout Extract, Rubus Idaeus Leaf Extract, Symphytum Officinale Leaf Extract, Strelitzia Nicolai Seed Aril Extract, Citrus Limon Fruit Oil, Citrus Aurantifolia Fruit Oil, Litsea Cubeba Fruit Oil, Citrus Nobilis Oil, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Oil, Phenoxyethanol, Ethylhexylglycerin
Water
Skin ConditioningEthylhexyl Palmitate
Emollient
Squalane
Emollient
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Cetyl Alcohol
Emollient
Glyceryl Stearate
Emollient
Hydrogenated Vegetable Oil
Emollient
Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
Emollient
Persea Gratissima Oil
Skin Conditioning
Hamamelis Virginiana Extract
Antiseborrhoeic
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
Skin Conditioning
Cholesterol
Emollient
PEG-100 Stearate
Surfactant
Glycerin
Humectant
Sodium PCA
Humectant
Trehalose
Humectant
Ascorbyl Palmitate
Antioxidant
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningHydroxyproline
Skin ConditioningProline
Skin Conditioning
Acrylates Copolymer
Phytantriol
HumectantGlycine
Buffering
Linoleic Acid
Cleansing
Phytosphingosine
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Hydroxide
BufferingTocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Carbomer
Emulsion StabilisingDisodium EDTA
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Water, Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Squalane, Butylene Glycol, Cetyl Alcohol, Glyceryl Stearate, Hydrogenated Vegetable Oil, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Persea Gratissima Oil, Hamamelis Virginiana Extract, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Cholesterol, PEG-100 Stearate, Glycerin, Sodium PCA, Trehalose, Ascorbyl Palmitate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Hydroxyproline, Proline, Acrylates Copolymer, Phytantriol, Glycine, Linoleic Acid, Phytosphingosine, Sodium Hydroxide, Tocopheryl Acetate, Sodium Hyaluronate, Tocopherol, Carbomer, Disodium EDTA, Phenoxyethanol
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Butylene Glycol (or BG) is used within cosmetic products for a few different reasons:
Overall, Butylene Glycol is a safe and well-rounded ingredient that works well with other ingredients.
Though this ingredient works well with most skin types, some people with sensitive skin may experience a reaction such as allergic rashes, closed comedones, or itchiness.
Learn more about Butylene GlycolEthylhexylglycerin is created from glycerin. It is a multitasker ingredient that:
The CIR Expert Panel found minimal skin absorption or sensitization of any kind in a safety assessment. Though this ingredient is considered well-tolerated, a small number of cases of allergic dermatitis have been published since 2002. Just be sure to patch test if you are unsure.
Industry-reported use ranges from 8% in rinse-off products and 2% in leave-on formulations.
Learn more about EthylhexylglycerinPhenoxyethanol is one of the most widely used preservatives in skincare (and for good reason!).
It has a large spectrum of antimicrobial activity and especially effective bacteria, yeast, and mold while only having a weak effect on your skin's natural microbiome.
On a cellular level, it disrupts the cell membranes of microbes by poking holes that make the cell leak. This shuts down the chemical reactions the microbe needs to make energy so it can no longer survive.
Another perk of this ingredient is that it stays functional across a wide pH range (3-10).
You'll often see it paired with boosters like Ethylhexylglycerin; one study showed that a 1:9 ratio of Ethylhexylglycerin to Phenoxyethanol damages bacterial membranes as effectively as doubling the Phenoxyethanol concentration on its own.
Typical use concentrations range from 0.3-1% depending on the formula, and this ingredient is capped at 1% int the EU.
Safety-wise, the fear mongering does not hold up to the evidence. The EU's Scientific Committee on Consumer Safety and FDA consider it safe as a preservative at up to 1%, including for children of all ages.
Adverse systemic effects only showed up in animal studies at exposures roughly 200x higher than what people get from cosmetics. And despite its very widespread use, this ingredient is a rare sensitizer and allergic reactions are uncommon.
Learn more about PhenoxyethanolSqualane is the hydrogenated and shelf-stable form of squalene (a lipid that naturally occurs in human sebum).
It is an emollient and skin conditioning agent that is able to integrate seamlessly into the skin's lipid barrier without clogging pores.
This is due to how structurally similar it is to what your skin already produces.
Though it is mostly an emollient that helps soften and hydrate skin, it also has some humectant and occlusive action. Humectants help the skin retain moisture while occlusives seal it in, making squalane a triple-threat moisturizer.
Research shows it has antioxidant capabilities that help protect against stressors like UV exposure, specifically UVA induced oxidative stress. This study also found that it supports collagen biosynthesis in human dermal fibroblasts.
No clinical study has reported significant adverse effects and irritation reactions are very rare from this ingredient (even at 100% concentration).
Overall, it's a fantastic ingredient for hydration and is suitable for all skin types.
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".
Though squalane is often called an oil, it’s technically not one. It is a hydrocarbon, meaning it is only made of carbon and hydrogen. True oils are triglycerides and made of fatty acids and glycerol.
The term “oil-free” isn’t regulated so companies can define it however they want. Some exclude all oils, while others just avoid mineral oil or comedogenic oils.
Squalane has a comedogenic rating of 1 from the original 1972 study that tested raw ingredients under occlusion on rabbit ears. This system is not standardized or peer-reviewed, and using the raw ingredients is very different from how diluted cosmetic formulations are used on human skin.
A comedogenic rating of 1 means it is "unlikely to clog pores" according to the original rating system.
The overall formula of a product matters more than the individual ingredients on whether or not it will cause clogged pores.
Learn more about SqualaneWater. 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. If you see this, drink a glass of water. Remember to stay hydrated!
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