Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Guerlain Orchidee Imperiale The Molecular Concentrate Eye Cream versus Summer Fridays Light Aura Vitamin C + Peptide Eye Cream .
Published on October 14, 2023
Overview
What they are
These products are both reef safe eye moisturizers. They have a total of 16 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain exfoliants, hyaluronic acid, peptides and Vitamin E
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin and scar healing
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.
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
Guerlain Orchidee Imperiale The Molecular Concentrate Eye Cream 44 ingredients
Summer Fridays Light Aura Vitamin C + Peptide Eye Cream 56 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 😥
Not Cruelty Free
This product is not 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:
- Butyrospermum Parkii Butter
- Coco-Caprylate
- Cetearyl Alcohol
- Glyceryl Stearate
- Jojoba Esters
- Ascorbyl Tetraisopalmitate
- Isostearyl Isostearate
- Persea Gratissima Oil
- Rosa Canina Seed Oil
- Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil
- Helianthus Annuus Seed
- Helianthus Annuus Seed Wax
- Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
- Sorbitan Isostearate
- Glyceryl Undecylenate
- Polysorbate 60
Reef Safe
This product is free of ingredients that damage reefs 🎉
EU Allergen Free
This product is free of EU allergens 🎉
Vegan
This product is vegan 🎉
Cruelty Free
This product is cruelty-free 🎉
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Guerlain Orchidee Imperiale The Molecular Concentrate Eye Cream 44 ingredients
Summer Fridays Light Aura Vitamin C + Peptide Eye Cream 56 ingredients
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Guerlain Orchidee Imperiale The Molecular Concentrate Eye Cream 44 ingredients
Summer Fridays Light Aura Vitamin C + Peptide Eye Cream 56 ingredients
Water • Glycerin • Limnanthes Alba Seed Oil • Butylene Glycol • Propanediol • Butyrospermum Parkii Butter • Pentylene Glycol • Ethylhexyl Palmitate • Lauroyl Lysine • Gastrodia Elata Root Extract • Phytosteryl/Octyldodecyl Lauroyl Glutamate • Hydrogenated Lecithin • Sodium Polyacrylate • Ectoin • Avena Sativa Kernel Extract • Hydroxyacetophenone • Cellulose • Chlorphenesin • Parfum • 1,2-Hexanediol • Caprylyl Glycol • Synthetic Fluorphlogopite • Silica • Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer • Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate • Tocopheryl Acetate • CI 77891 • Phytosterols • Dendrobium Nobile Extract • Adenosine • Trihydroxystearin • Sodium Benzoate • Xanthan Gum • Bacillus Ferment • Glyceryl Caprylate • Tin Oxide • Tropaeolum Majus Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract • Sodium Hyaluronate • Glycine Soja Oil • Tocopherol • Acetyl Hexapeptide-8 • Diamond Powder • Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate • Glucomannan
Water • Behenyl Alcohol • Glycerin • Butyrospermum Parkii Butter • Pentylene Glycol • Coco-Caprylate • Cetearyl Alcohol • Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride • Niacinamide • Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer • Glyceryl Stearate • Jojoba Esters • Ascorbyl Tetraisopalmitate • Isostearyl Isostearate • Sodium Hyaluronate • Acetyl Hexapeptide-8 • Persea Gratissima Oil • Rosa Canina Seed Oil • Caffeine • Allantoin • Propanediol • Phospholipids • Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil • Papaver Rhoeas Extract • Tocopherol • Carica Papaya Leaf Extract • Curcuma Longa Root Extract • Corallina Officinalis Extract • Coccinia Indica Fruit Extract • Helianthus Annuus Seed • Helianthus Annuus Seed Wax • Ocimum Sanctum Leaf Extract • Ocimum Basilicum Flower/Leaf Extract • Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil • Bambusa Vulgaris Leaf/Stem Extract • Pisum Sativum Extract • Glucosamine Hcl • Silica • Melia Azadirachta Flower Extract • Melia Azadirachta Leaf Extract • Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate • Polyglycerin-3 • Diheptyl Succinate • Capryloyl Glycerin/Sebacic Acid Copolymer • Sorbitan Isostearate • Sodium Phytate • Glyceryl Caprylate • Glyceryl Undecylenate • Xanthan Gum • 1,2-Hexanediol • Caprylyl Glycol • Sodium Benzoate • Phenethyl Alcohol • Polysorbate 60 • Mica • CI 77891
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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 WaterGuerlain Orchidee Imperiale The Molecular Concentrate Eye Cream contains this as ingredient number 1.
Summer Fridays Light Aura Vitamin C + Peptide Eye Cream 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 GlycerinGuerlain Orchidee Imperiale The Molecular Concentrate Eye Cream contains this as ingredient number 2.
Summer Fridays Light Aura Vitamin C + Peptide Eye Cream contains this as ingredient number 3.
Propanediol helps absorb ingredients into your skin, boosting their benefits. It can act as an emollient, making your skin softer. Propanediol can help products last longer by boosting the properties of preservatives within the formulation.
Propanediol is not likely to cause sensitivity and considered safe to use.
It is derived from corn or petroleum with a clear color and no scent.
Learn more about PropanediolGuerlain Orchidee Imperiale The Molecular Concentrate Eye Cream contains this as ingredient number 5.
Summer Fridays Light Aura Vitamin C + Peptide Eye Cream contains this as ingredient number 21.
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter is a plant lipid from the fruit of the Shea Tree. It is an effective skin hydrator and emollient.
Emollients help soothe and soften your skin. It does this by creating a protective film on your skin. This barrier helps trap moisture and keeps your skin hydrated. Emollients may be effective at treating dry or itchy skin.
Shea butter is rich in antioxidants. Antioxidants help fight free-radicals, or molecules that may harm the body. It is also full of fatty acids including stearic acid and linoleic acid. These acids help replenish the skin and keep skin moisturized.
While Shea Butter has an SPF rating of about 3-4, it is not a sunscreen replacement.
Shea butter may not be fungal acne safe. We recommend speaking with a professional if you have any concerns.
Learn more about Butyrospermum Parkii ButterGuerlain Orchidee Imperiale The Molecular Concentrate Eye Cream contains this as ingredient number 6.
Summer Fridays Light Aura Vitamin C + Peptide Eye Cream contains this as ingredient number 4.
Pentylene glycol is typically used within a product to thicken it. It also adds a smooth, soft, and moisturizing feel to the product. It is naturally found in plants such as sugar beets.
The hydrophilic trait of Pentylene Glycol makes it a humectant. As a humectant, Pentylene Glycol helps draw moisture from the air to your skin. This can help keep your skin hydrated.
This property also makes Pentylene Glycol a great texture enhancer. It can help thicken or emulsify a product. Emulsifiers help stabilize a product. It does this by preventing certain ingredients from separating.
Pentylene Glycol also acts as a mild preservative and helps to keep a product microbe-free.
Some people may experience mild eye and skin irritation from Pentylene Glycol. We always recommend speaking with a professional about using this ingredient in your routine.
Pentylene Glycol has a low molecular weight and is part of the 1,2-glycol family.
Learn more about Pentylene GlycolGuerlain Orchidee Imperiale The Molecular Concentrate Eye Cream contains this as ingredient number 7.
Summer Fridays Light Aura Vitamin C + Peptide Eye Cream contains this as ingredient number 5.
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.
Guerlain Orchidee Imperiale The Molecular Concentrate Eye Cream contains this as ingredient number 20.
Summer Fridays Light Aura Vitamin C + Peptide Eye Cream contains this as ingredient number 50.
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 GlycolGuerlain Orchidee Imperiale The Molecular Concentrate Eye Cream contains this as ingredient number 21.
Summer Fridays Light Aura Vitamin C + Peptide Eye Cream contains this as ingredient number 51.
Silica is a mineral naturally found in our skin. It helps to thicken and smooth the texture of a product. It also acts as an agent for other ingredients by increasing the absorption of other ingredients into the skin.
Silica is often used for absorption and can help reduce shine when products are applied. Silica occurs in naturally in materials like clay and sandstone, and it can also be produced synthetically.
Silica is present naturally within the skin during collagen production and when reducing inflammation.
Learn more about SilicaGuerlain Orchidee Imperiale The Molecular Concentrate Eye Cream contains this as ingredient number 23.
Summer Fridays Light Aura Vitamin C + Peptide Eye Cream contains this as ingredient number 38.
Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate is an emulsifier and helps condition the skin. It is amino acid-based.
In higher amounts, it may act as a cleansing agent.
Guerlain Orchidee Imperiale The Molecular Concentrate Eye Cream contains this as ingredient number 25.
Summer Fridays Light Aura Vitamin C + Peptide Eye Cream contains this as ingredient number 41.
Ci 77891 is a white pigment from Titanium dioxide. It is naturally found in minerals such as rutile and ilmenite.
It's main function is to add a white color to cosmetics. It can also be mixed with other colors to create different shades.
Ci 77891 is commonly found in sunscreens due to its ability to block UV rays.
Learn more about CI 77891Guerlain Orchidee Imperiale The Molecular Concentrate Eye Cream contains this as ingredient number 27.
Summer Fridays Light Aura Vitamin C + Peptide Eye Cream contains this as ingredient number 56.
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 BenzoateGuerlain Orchidee Imperiale The Molecular Concentrate Eye Cream contains this as ingredient number 32.
Summer Fridays Light Aura Vitamin C + Peptide Eye Cream contains this as ingredient number 52.
Xanthan 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 GumGuerlain Orchidee Imperiale The Molecular Concentrate Eye Cream contains this as ingredient number 33.
Summer Fridays Light Aura Vitamin C + Peptide Eye Cream contains this as ingredient number 49.
Glyceryl Caprylate comes from glycerin and caprylic acid, a fatty acid from coconut.
Glyceryl Caprylate is used for its emollient and emulsifier properties.
As an emollient, it helps hydrate your skin. Emollients work by creating a barrier on your skin to trap moisture in, helping to keep your skin soft and smooth.
Glyceryl Caprylate helps keep the ingredients such as oil and water together as an emulsifier.
Learn more about Glyceryl CaprylateGuerlain Orchidee Imperiale The Molecular Concentrate Eye Cream contains this as ingredient number 35.
Summer Fridays Light Aura Vitamin C + Peptide Eye Cream contains this as ingredient number 47.
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 HyaluronateGuerlain Orchidee Imperiale The Molecular Concentrate Eye Cream contains this as ingredient number 38.
Summer Fridays Light Aura Vitamin C + Peptide Eye Cream contains this as ingredient number 15.
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.
Learn more about TocopherolGuerlain Orchidee Imperiale The Molecular Concentrate Eye Cream contains this as ingredient number 40.
Summer Fridays Light Aura Vitamin C + Peptide Eye Cream contains this as ingredient number 25.
Acetyl Hexapeptide-8 is a peptide. A common name for this peptide is Argireline.
Argireline has a similar function to botox. It prevents muscle movement and contractions. By preventing muscles from moving, Argireline also prohibits the formation of fine lines and wrinkles. However, research is lacking in proving this ingredient to be as effective as botox.
Argireline tells our body to create more collagen. Collagen is a protein that makes connective tissue. Boosting collagen production leads to a healthier skin barrier. Having a healthy skin barrier means having firm and hydrated skin.
Read more about other common types of peptides here:
Learn more about Acetyl Hexapeptide-8Guerlain Orchidee Imperiale The Molecular Concentrate Eye Cream contains this as ingredient number 41.
Summer Fridays Light Aura Vitamin C + Peptide Eye Cream contains this as ingredient number 16.
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Guerlain Orchidee Imperiale The Molecular Concentrate Eye Cream 44 ingredients
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