Grown Alchemist Age-Repair Eye Cream Versus Glossier Full Orbit
Updated on January 22, 2024
Overview
What they are
These products are both vegan, cruelty-free, and reef safe eye moisturizers. They have a total of 7 ingredients in common
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, parabens, silicones or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain fragrances
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Ingredient Info
Grown Alchemist Age-Repair Eye Cream 33 ingredients
Glossier Full Orbit 41 ingredients
What's inside (and what isn't)
What's inside (and what isn't)
At a glance
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Grown Alchemist Age-Repair Eye Cream 33 ingredients
Glossier Full Orbit 41 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract
Emollient
Cetearyl Olivate
Sorbitan Olivate
Emulsifying
Water
Skin ConditioningButylene Glycol
Humectant
Acetyl Tetrapeptide-5
Humectant
Camellia Oleifera Seed Oil
Skin Conditioning
Pseudoalteromonas Ferment Extract
Humectant
Salicylic Acid
Masking
Sodium Hydroxide
BufferingCetyl Alcohol
Emollient
Glycerin
Humectant
Hydrolyzed Wheat Protein
Skin ConditioningHydrolyzed Soy Protein
Humectant
Tripeptide-10 Citrulline
Skin Conditioning
Tripeptide-1
Skin Conditioning
Lecithin
Emollient
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingCarbomer
Emulsion StabilisingTriethanolamine
BufferingCaprylyl Glycol
EmollientPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
Glyceryl Caprylate
EmollientSodium Dehydroacetate
Preservative
Lactic Acid
Buffering
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Lavandula Angustifolia Oil
Masking
Glycine Soja Oil
Emollient
Hippophae Rhamnoides Fruit Oil
Skin Protecting
Rosa Canina Fruit Oil
Emollient
Triticum Vulgare Germ Oil
Emollient
Carum Petroselinum Seed Oil
Masking
Linalool
Perfuming
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract, Cetearyl Olivate, Sorbitan Olivate, Water, Butylene Glycol, Acetyl Tetrapeptide-5, Camellia Oleifera Seed Oil, Pseudoalteromonas Ferment Extract, Salicylic Acid, Sodium Hydroxide, Cetyl Alcohol, Glycerin, Hydrolyzed Wheat Protein, Hydrolyzed Soy Protein, Tripeptide-10 Citrulline, Tripeptide-1, Lecithin, Xanthan Gum, Carbomer, Triethanolamine, Caprylyl Glycol, Phenoxyethanol, Glyceryl Caprylate, Sodium Dehydroacetate, Lactic Acid, Tocopherol, Lavandula Angustifolia Oil, Glycine Soja Oil, Hippophae Rhamnoides Fruit Oil, Rosa Canina Fruit Oil, Triticum Vulgare Germ Oil, Carum Petroselinum Seed Oil, Linalool
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Pentaerythrityl Tetraisostearate
Emollient
C13-15 Alkane
SolventPropanediol
Solvent
Sorbitan Olivate
Emulsifying
Cetearyl Olivate
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin Conditioning
C15-19 Alkane
SolventPentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningSodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Biotin
AntiseborrhoeicJasminum Sambac Flower Extract
Masking
Crataegus Monogyna Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningCarthamus Tinctorius Oleosomes
Emollient
Plankton Extract
Skin ConditioningSodium Polyglutamate
HumectantHydroxyacetophenone
Antioxidant
Maltodextrin
Absorbent
Cetyl Palmitate
Emollient
Gluconolactone
Skin Conditioning
Glyceryl Stearate
Emollient
Glyceryl Undecylenate
Emollient
Glyceryl Laurate
Emollient
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningIsohexadecane
EmollientXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingSclerotium Gum
Emulsion StabilisingHydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer
Emulsion StabilisingCetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Tetrasodium Glutamate Diacetate
Sorbitan Palmitate
Emulsifying
Sorbitan Isostearate
Emulsifying
Polysorbate 60
Emulsifying
Citric Acid
Buffering
Sodium Hydroxide
BufferingSodium Benzoate
Masking
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Caprylyl Glycol
EmollientWater, Glycerin, Niacinamide, Pentaerythrityl Tetraisostearate, C13-15 Alkane, Propanediol, Sorbitan Olivate, Cetearyl Olivate, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, C15-19 Alkane, Pentylene Glycol, Sodium Hyaluronate, Panthenol, Biotin, Jasminum Sambac Flower Extract, Crataegus Monogyna Flower Extract, Carthamus Tinctorius Oleosomes, Plankton Extract, Sodium Polyglutamate, Hydroxyacetophenone, Maltodextrin, Cetyl Palmitate, Gluconolactone, Glyceryl Stearate, Glyceryl Undecylenate, Glyceryl Laurate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Isohexadecane, Xanthan Gum, Sclerotium Gum, Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Cetearyl Alcohol, Tetrasodium Glutamate Diacetate, Sorbitan Palmitate, Sorbitan Isostearate, Polysorbate 60, Citric Acid, Sodium Hydroxide, Sodium Benzoate, 1,2-Hexanediol, Caprylyl Glycol
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Caprylyl Glycol is a humectant and emollient, meaning it attracts and preserves moisture.
It is a common ingredient in many products, especially those designed to hydrate skin. The primary benefits are retaining moisture, skin softening, and promoting a healthy skin barrier.
Though Caprylyl Glycol is an alcohol derived from fatty acids, it is not the kind that can dry out skin.
This ingredient is also used as a preservative to extend the life of products. It has slight antimicrobial properties.
Learn more about Caprylyl GlycolCetearyl Olivate is an emulsifier and texture enhancer. It is derived from the fatty acids of olive oil and Cetearyl alcohol, and is biodegradable.
As an emulsifier, it is used to prevent oils and waters from separating. It can also
Manufacturers use the name Olivem 1000. This ingredient has been found to preserve the natural microbiome of skin. Having a healthy microbiome helps keep our skin healthy and protects against harmful bacteria. This ingredient is grouped with Sorbitan Olivate under the name Olivem 1000.
Learn more about Cetearyl OlivateGlycerin 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 GlycerinSodium 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 HydroxideSorbitan Olivate is created from the fatty acids in olive oil and sorbitol.
This ingredient is an oil in water emulsifier. It helps stabilize a product by preventing oils and waters from separating. Sorbitan Olivate also helps hydrate the skin.
Manufacturers sell sorbitan olivate under the name OliveM 1000. OliveM 1000 a multifunctional ingredient. It is self-emulsifying. According to a manufacturer, OliveM 1000 does not disrupt natural skin biome.
Due to its olive oil base, this ingredient may not be fungal-acne safe.
Learn more about Sorbitan OlivateWater. 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. Stay hydrated!
Learn more about WaterXanthan gum is used as a stabilizer and thickener within cosmetic products. It helps give products a sticky, thick feeling - preventing them from being too runny.
On the technical side of things, xanthan gum is a polysaccharide - a combination consisting of multiple sugar molecules bonded together.
Xanthan gum is a pretty common and great ingredient. It is a natural, non-toxic, non-irritating ingredient that is also commonly used in food products.
Learn more about Xanthan GumIngredient Ratings
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Grown Alchemist Age-Repair Eye Cream 33 ingredients
Glossier Full Orbit 41 ingredients
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