I.Lenol (Eyelenol) Tinted Eye Cream For Dark Circles Versus Beauty of Joseon Relief Sun Aqua-Fresh Rice + B5 SPF 50+
This brightening eye moisturizer is formulated around Centella Asiatica Leaf Extract and Niacinamide to fade the look of dark spots and brighten dull-looking skin.
This chemical sunscreen covers the full UV range and blocks ~98% of UVB at SPF 50.
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Key Ingredients
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Centella Asiatica Leaf Extract
Skin Conditioning
Cyclopentasiloxane
Emollient
Titanium Dioxide
Cosmetic Colorant
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Dipropylene Glycol
Humectant1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Cyclohexasiloxane
Emollient
Coral Extract
Skin ConditioningSodium Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer
Emulsion StabilisingPanthenol
Skin Conditioning
PEG-240/Hdi Copolymer Bis-Decyltetradeceth-20 Ether
StabilisingIsohexadecane
EmollientHydroxyethyl Urea
Humectant
Dimethiconol
Emollient
CI 77492
Cosmetic ColorantSodium Polyacrylate
Absorbent
Polysorbate 80
Emulsifying
Hydrogenated Polydecene
EmollientAluminum Hydroxide
EmollientSodium Ascorbyl Phosphate
Antioxidant
Propanediol
Solvent
Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate
Humectant
Allantoin
Skin Conditioning
Triethoxycaprylylsilane
Caprylhydroxamic Acid
ChelatingParfum
Masking
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Sorbitan Oleate
Emulsifying
Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
Emollient
Olea Europaea Fruit Oil
Masking
Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil
Emollient
CI 77491
Cosmetic ColorantAdenosine
Skin Conditioning
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningPullulan
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Disodium EDTA
ChelatingTrideceth-6
EmulsifyingTranexamic Acid
Astringent
Sodium DNA
Skin Conditioning
Glyceryl Acrylate/Acrylic Acid Copolymer
HumectantGlyceryl Ricinoleate
Emollient
Pentylene Glycol
Skin Conditioning
Glyceryl Linolenate
Emollient
Glyceryl Arachidonate
Emollient
Retinyl Palmitate
Skin Conditioning
Potassium Laurate
EmulsifyingArachis Hypogaea Oil
Skin Conditioning
BHT
Antioxidant
Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer
Humectant
Solanum Lycopersicum Fruit Extract
Antioxidant
Fragaria Chiloensis Fruit Extract
Skin Conditioning
Diospyros Kaki Leaf Extract
Skin Protecting
Citrus Limon Fruit Extract
Masking
Capsicum Annuum Fruit Extract
Antimicrobial
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
Antimicrobial
Brassica Oleracea Italica Extract
AstringentBrassica Oleracea Capitata Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningBrassica Oleracea Acephala Leaf Extract
HumectantAsparagus Officinalis Extract
Skin ConditioningHydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Soluble Proteoglycan
Skin ConditioningAstaxanthin
Skin Conditioning
Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate
Skin Conditioning
Ascorbyl Palmitate
Antioxidant
Centella Asiatica Leaf Extract, Cyclopentasiloxane, Titanium Dioxide, Water, Glycerin, Butylene Glycol, Niacinamide, Dipropylene Glycol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Cyclohexasiloxane, Coral Extract, Sodium Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Panthenol, PEG-240/Hdi Copolymer Bis-Decyltetradeceth-20 Ether, Isohexadecane, Hydroxyethyl Urea, Dimethiconol, CI 77492, Sodium Polyacrylate, Polysorbate 80, Hydrogenated Polydecene, Aluminum Hydroxide, Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate, Propanediol, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Allantoin, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Caprylhydroxamic Acid, Parfum, Tocopheryl Acetate, Sorbitan Oleate, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Olea Europaea Fruit Oil, Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil, CI 77491, Adenosine, Ethylhexylglycerin, Pullulan, Sodium Hyaluronate, Disodium EDTA, Trideceth-6, Tranexamic Acid, Sodium DNA, Glyceryl Acrylate/Acrylic Acid Copolymer, Glyceryl Ricinoleate, Pentylene Glycol, Glyceryl Linolenate, Glyceryl Arachidonate, Retinyl Palmitate, Potassium Laurate, Arachis Hypogaea Oil, BHT, Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer, Solanum Lycopersicum Fruit Extract, Fragaria Chiloensis Fruit Extract, Diospyros Kaki Leaf Extract, Citrus Limon Fruit Extract, Capsicum Annuum Fruit Extract, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Brassica Oleracea Italica Extract, Brassica Oleracea Capitata Leaf Extract, Brassica Oleracea Acephala Leaf Extract, Asparagus Officinalis Extract, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Soluble Proteoglycan, Astaxanthin, Hyaluronic Acid, Tocopherol, Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate, Ascorbyl Palmitate
Water
Skin ConditioningOryza Sativa Seed Water
Antimicrobial
Dibutyl Adipate
EmollientButyloctyl Salicylate
Skin Conditioning
Ethylhexyl Triazone
UV Absorber
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Drometrizole Trisiloxane
UV Absorber
Polyglyceryl-3 Distearate
Emulsifying
Terephthalylidene Dicamphor Sulfonic Acid
UV Absorber
Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate
UV Filter
Polymethylsilsesquioxane
Tromethamine
BufferingPanthenol
Skin Conditioning
Pentylene Glycol
Skin Conditioning
Glyceryl Stearate
Emollient
Silica
Abrasive
Caprylyl Methicone
Skin Conditioning
Avena Sativa Kernel Extract
Abrasive
Cynara Scolymus Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningCamellia Sinensis Leaf Water
Masking
Hydrogenated Lecithin
Emulsifying
Oryza Sativa Bran Oil
Emollient
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine
UV Absorber
Propanediol
Solvent
Potassium Cetyl Phosphate
EmulsifyingPoly C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate
Emulsion StabilisingMethylpropanediol
SolventCarbomer
Emulsion StabilisingAcrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
Emulsion StabilisingEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingGlycerin
Humectant
Polyether-1
Polyquaternium-51
Skin Conditioning
Beta-Glucan
Skin Conditioning
Biosaccharide Gum-1
Humectant
Inositol
Humectant
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Ferulic Acid
Antimicrobial
Citric Acid
Buffering
Ceramide NP
Skin Conditioning
Phytosphingosine
Skin Conditioning
Rice Amino Acids
Skin Conditioning
Rice Sh-Oligopeptide-1
Skin Conditioning
Water, Oryza Sativa Seed Water, Dibutyl Adipate, Butyloctyl Salicylate, Ethylhexyl Triazone, 1,2-Hexanediol, Drometrizole Trisiloxane, Polyglyceryl-3 Distearate, Terephthalylidene Dicamphor Sulfonic Acid, Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate, Polymethylsilsesquioxane, Tromethamine, Panthenol, Pentylene Glycol, Glyceryl Stearate, Silica, Caprylyl Methicone, Avena Sativa Kernel Extract, Cynara Scolymus Leaf Extract, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Water, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Oryza Sativa Bran Oil, Sodium Hyaluronate, Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine, Propanediol, Potassium Cetyl Phosphate, Poly C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate, Methylpropanediol, Carbomer, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Ethylhexylglycerin, Xanthan Gum, Glycerin, Polyether-1, Polyquaternium-51, Beta-Glucan, Biosaccharide Gum-1, Inositol, Tocopherol, Ferulic Acid, Citric Acid, Ceramide NP, Phytosphingosine, Rice Amino Acids, Rice Sh-Oligopeptide-1
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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.
1,2-Hexanediol is a synthetic liquid and another multi-functional powerhouse.
It is a:
- Humectant, drawing moisture into the skin
- Emollient, helping to soften skin
- Solvent, dispersing and stabilizing formulas
- Preservative booster, enhancing the antimicrobial activity of other preservatives
Ethylhexylglycerin 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 EthylhexylglycerinGlycerin (or glycerol) is a compound naturally found in your skin. It's a powerhouse humectant that pulls water into the stratum corneum.
Topically, glycerin does several things at once:
Your skin makes glycerin on its own (mostly from sebaceous oil breakdown) and shuttles it to your outermost layer of skin, or your epidermis, via aquaporin-3.
Aquaporin-3 is a transporter that is essential for normal skin hydration, elasticity, and repair. Interestingly, mice lacking in AQP3 have dry and less elastic skin that can be fully corrected with glycerin.
This ingredient is non-irritating, plays well with almost every ingredient, and works across all skin types. Typical use is anywhere between 3-10% but can go up to 79% in some leave-on products.
Just know very high concentrations (>40%) can feel tacky in low humidity.
Glycerin is the name for this ingredient in American English. British English uses Glycerol/Glycerine.
Learn more about GlycerinPanthenol is a common ingredient that helps hydrate and soothe the skin. It is found naturally in our skin and hair.
There are two forms of panthenol: D and L.
D-panthenol is also known as dexpanthenol. Most cosmetics use dexpanthenol or a mixture of D and L-panthenol.
Panthenol is famous due to its ability to go deeper into the skin's layers. Using this ingredient has numerous pros (and no cons):
Like hyaluronic acid, panthenol is a humectant. Humectants are able to bind and hold large amounts of water to keep skin hydrated.
This ingredient works well for wound healing. It works by increasing tissue in the wound and helps close open wounds.
Once oxidized, panthenol converts to pantothenic acid. Panthothenic acid is found in all living cells.
This ingredient is also referred to as pro-vitamin B5.
Learn more about PanthenolPentylene Glycol (1,2-pentanediol) is a multitasking little diol with three main roles in a formula:
Research on alkanediols (the family pentylene glycol belongs to) show they work by disrupting microbial cell membranes. This disruption helps the primary preservative system in a product work more effectively at lower doses.
On the safety side, the Cosmetic Ingredient Review Expert Panel has concluded this ingredient to be safe as used in current cosmetic practices + concentrations.
Typical use levels in a formula run about 1-5%.
Learn more about Pentylene GlycolPropanediol is an all-star ingredient. It softens, hydrates, and smooths the skin.
It’s often used to:
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 PropanediolSodium Hyaluronate is the salt form of hyaluronic acid. It is a long sugar chain that is naturally found in your skin, joints, and connective tissue that maintains hydration and elasticity.
In skincare, it works as a humectant. It pulls water from the environment and deeper layers of skin and binds it to the surface.
Interestingly, the size of the molecule affects its behavior:
Some clinical evidence links low molecular weight versions to improved wrinkle depth, elasticity, anti-inflammatory effects, and barrier repair.
Many serums use a blend of both weights so you can get surface hydration plus longer-lasting and deeper effects.
You'll typically see concentrations between 0.1-2% for this ingredient.
Learn more about Sodium HyaluronateTocopherol is a fat-soluble antioxidant known as Vitamin E.
You'll find this ingredient in the vast majority of skincare (for good reason). It works to neutralize free radicals, or unstable molecules generated by UV exposure, pollution, and other environmental stressors, before they can cause oxidative damage to your skin cells.
Topically applied tocopherol has been shown to protect against UV damage by ramping up the skin's own natural defense enzymes.
It also acts as a skin conditioning agent; some studies show that regular topical use can improve the skin's water-binding capacity over 2-4 weeks.
This ingredient is especially loved for being a team player. When combined with Vitamin C, the photoprotective effect of both ingredients roughly doubles and the combo also helps reduce UV-induced DNA damage.
This ingredient has some brightening potential but it's more of a prevention ingredient than spot-fader. Cell studies show it can slow down melanin production but it's worth noting that it's not the most powerful brightener out there.
In formulations, it also serves as a stabilizer that helps protect other oxidation-prone ingredients from degrading.
Concentrations usually range from 0.1-1% in most leave-on products.
Learn more about TocopherolWater. 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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