Hydropeptide Retinol Eye Renewal Versus NourishMax Diamond Infused Eye Cream
Updated on April 09, 2025
Overview
What they are
These products are both cruelty-free and reef safe eye moisturizers. They have a total of 14 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain hyaluronic acid, peptides, retinoid and Vitamin E
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for fighting acne, anti aging, dry skin, brightening 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 or sulfates
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Ingredient Info
Hydropeptide Retinol Eye Renewal 31 ingredients
NourishMax Diamond Infused Eye Cream 36 ingredients
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Hydropeptide Retinol Eye Renewal 31 ingredients
NourishMax Diamond Infused Eye Cream 36 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningPropanediol
SolventCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride
MaskingGlycerin
Humectant
Polyacrylamide
Cetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Cocoglycerides
Emollient
Potassium Cetyl Phosphate
EmulsifyingDimethicone
Emollient
C13-14 Isoparaffin
Emollient
Laureth-7
EmulsifyingSodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Menthyl Lactate
MaskingTocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Phospholipids
Skin ConditioningRetinol
Skin Conditioning
Glyceryl Diretinoate
Skin Conditioning
Retinyl Linoleate
Skin Conditioning
Copernicia Cerifera Wax
Steareth-20
CleansingChrysin
Skin ConditioningPalmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7
Skin Conditioning
Palmitoyl Oligopeptide
Cleansing
N-Hydroxysuccinimide
Skin ConditioningBacillus/Lactobacillus/Saccharomyces/Rice Bran Ferment Filtrate
Skin ConditioningZerumbone
Skin ConditioningButylene Glycol
Humectant
Myristoyl Pentapeptide-16
Skin Conditioning
Myristoyl Nonapeptide-3
Skin Conditioning
Caprylyl Glycol
EmollientPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
Water, Propanediol, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Glycerin, Polyacrylamide, Cetearyl Alcohol, Cocoglycerides, Potassium Cetyl Phosphate, Dimethicone, C13-14 Isoparaffin, Laureth-7, Sodium Hyaluronate, Menthyl Lactate, Tocopheryl Acetate, Phospholipids, Retinol, Glyceryl Diretinoate, Retinyl Linoleate, Copernicia Cerifera Wax, Steareth-20, Chrysin, Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7, Palmitoyl Oligopeptide, N-Hydroxysuccinimide, Bacillus/Lactobacillus/Saccharomyces/Rice Bran Ferment Filtrate, Zerumbone, Butylene Glycol, Myristoyl Pentapeptide-16, Myristoyl Nonapeptide-3, Caprylyl Glycol, Phenoxyethanol
Water
Skin ConditioningSimmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
Emollient
Polyacrylamide
C13-14 Isoparaffin
Emollient
Squalane
Emollient
Caffeine
Skin ConditioningCeramide NP
Skin Conditioning
Peucedanum Graveolens Extract
TonicGlycine Soja Oil
Emollient
Phytonadione Epoxide
AstringentPrunus Armeniaca Kernel Oil
Masking
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Retinol
Skin Conditioning
Arnica Montana Flower Extract
Masking
Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7
Skin Conditioning
Acetyl Hexapeptide-8
Humectant
Saccharomyces/Copper Ferment
Skin ConditioningSaccharomyces/Silicon Ferment
Skin ConditioningTocopherol
Antioxidant
N-Hydroxysuccinimide
Skin ConditioningChrysin
Skin ConditioningPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
Glycerin
Humectant
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Laureth-7
EmulsifyingEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride
MaskingPolysorbate 20
Emulsifying
Carbomer
Emulsion StabilisingCetyl Palmitate
Emollient
Laureth-23
CleansingPotassium Sorbate
Preservative
Trideceth-6 Phosphate
EmulsifyingTriethanolamine
BufferingSteareth-20
CleansingCeramide 3
Skin Conditioning
Water, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Polyacrylamide, C13-14 Isoparaffin, Squalane, Caffeine, Ceramide NP, Peucedanum Graveolens Extract, Glycine Soja Oil, Phytonadione Epoxide, Prunus Armeniaca Kernel Oil, Sodium Hyaluronate, Retinol, Arnica Montana Flower Extract, Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7, Acetyl Hexapeptide-8, Saccharomyces/Copper Ferment, Saccharomyces/Silicon Ferment, Tocopherol, N-Hydroxysuccinimide, Chrysin, Phenoxyethanol, Glycerin, Butylene Glycol, Laureth-7, Ethylhexylglycerin, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Polysorbate 20, Carbomer, Cetyl Palmitate, Laureth-23, Potassium Sorbate, Trideceth-6 Phosphate, Triethanolamine, Steareth-20, Ceramide 3
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. If you see this, drink a glass of water. Stay hydrated!
Learn more about WaterThis ingredient is an emollient, solvent, and texture enhancer. It is considered a skin-softener by helping the skin prevent moisture loss.
It helps thicken a product's formula and makes it easier to spread by dissolving clumping compounds.
Caprylic Triglyceride is made by combining glycerin with coconut oil, forming a clear liquid.
While there is an assumption Caprylic Triglyceride can clog pores due to it being derived from coconut oil, there is no research supporting this.
Learn more about Caprylic/Capric TriglycerideGlycerin 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 GlycerinPolyacrylamide is a synthetic polymer. It is used to stabilize products and bind ingredients. When hydrated, Polyacrylamide forms a soft gel.
Polyacrylamide is low-toxicity. If source properly, it is deemed safe to use in cosmetics.
It should be noted the precursor to Polyacrylamide is acrylamide. Acrylamide is a carcinogen. Most reputable sources of Polyacrylamide will screen for residual acrylamide to make sure the count is in a safe range. Acrylamide is not able to be absorbed through the skin.
We recommend speaking with a professional if you have concerns.
Learn more about PolyacrylamideC13-14 Isoparaffin is created from petroleum-based mineral oils. It is an emollient and helps thicken a product.
As an emollient, it helps keep the skin soft and smooth by creating a barrier on top. This barrier traps moisture in, keeping the skin hydrated.
C13-14 Isoparaffin may not be fungal-acne safe.
Learn more about C13-14 IsoparaffinLaureth-7 is created by the ethoxylation of lauryl alcohol using ethylene oxide. Lauryl alcohol is a fatty alcohol with hydrating properties.
This ingredient is an emulsifier and cleansing ingredient. As an emulsifier, it is used to prevent ingredients from separating. It also helps cleanse the skin by gathering dirt, oil, and pollutants to be rinsed away.
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 HyaluronateRetinol is a gold-standard ingredient for anti-aging. It is a form of Vitamin A and belongs to the class of retinoids that also includes tretinoin.
Why is retinol famous?
It has the most scientific studies backing up its skin benefits out of all the non-prescription ingredients.
Retinol is proven to:
This is why retinol is effective at removing wrinkles, fading dark spots, treating acne, and reducing the appearance of pores.
Studies show retinol is less effective when exposed to UV. Be sure to look for appropriate packaging to keep your retinol potent (similar to Vitamin C).
Using retinol or any retinoids will increase sun-sensitivity in the first few months. Though studies show retinoids increase your skin's natural SPF with continuous use, it is best to always wear sunscreen and sun-protection.
We recommend speaking with a medical professional about using this ingredient during pregnancy.
Retinol may cause irritation in some people, so be sure to patch test. Experts recommend 'ramping up' retinol use: start using this ingredient once a week and work up to using it daily.
Read about Tretinoin
Learn more about RetinolSteareth-20 is a waxy compound used to emulsify ingredients. It is created from stearyl alcohol.
It possesses surfactant properties. This means it reduces surface tension and helps oils, dirt, and pollutants to be washed away.
The 20 stands for the number of ethylene oxide used to create this ingredient.
Learn more about Steareth-20We don't have a description for Chrysin yet.
Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7 is a peptide. Peptides are building blocks for protein.
This ingredient consists of four amino acids and palmitic acid. These amino acids are arginine, proline, glutamine, and glycine.
This ingredient has many benefits. These benefits include boosting collagen production, fighting inflammation, and reversing UV damage.
By preventing our bodies from producing interleukins, Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7 helps fight inflammation. An interleukin is a chemical that signals to the body to produce an inflammatory response. Interleukin production is accelerated by UV radiation.
Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7 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 Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7We don't have a description for N-Hydroxysuccinimide yet.
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.
- It has mild preservative properties.
Overall, Butylene Glycol is a safe and well-rounded ingredient that works well with other ingredients.
Phenoxyethanol is a preservative that has germicide, antimicrobial, and aromatic properties. Studies show that phenoxyethanol can prevent 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.
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