Ilia Bright Start Retinol Alternative Brightening Eye Cream Versus Ogee Hydraganics Brightening Botanical Eye Balm
Updated on February 10, 2025
Overview
What they are
These products are both vegan, cruelty-free, and reef safe eye moisturizers. They have a total of 6 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain Vitamin E
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin, sensitive skin and scar healing
Free From
They both do not contain any common allergens, parabens, silicones or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain oils
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Ingredient Info
Ilia Bright Start Retinol Alternative Brightening Eye Cream 35 ingredients
Ogee Hydraganics Brightening Botanical Eye Balm 41 ingredients
What's inside (and what isn't)
What's inside (and what isn't)
At a glance
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Ilia Bright Start Retinol Alternative Brightening Eye Cream 35 ingredients
Ogee Hydraganics Brightening Botanical Eye Balm 41 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Persea Gratissima Oil
Skin Conditioning
Propanediol
Solvent
Glycerin
Humectant
Pentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningCetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Candelilla/Jojoba/Rice Bran Polyglyceryl-3 Esters
Emulsifying
Jojoba Oil/Macadamia Seed Oil Esters
Skin Conditioning
Brassica Campestris/Aleurites Fordi Oil Copolymer
Skin Conditioning
Silica
Abrasive
Glyceryl Stearate
Emollient
Sodium Polyacryloyldimethyl Taurate
Emulsion StabilisingBehenyl Alcohol
Emollient
Caffeine
Skin Conditioning
Moringa Oil/Hydrogenated Moringa Oil Esters
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Stearoyl Lactylate
EmulsifyingMica
Cosmetic Colorant
Hydroxyacetophenone
Antioxidant
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Squalene
Emollient
Caprylic/Capric/Succinic Triglyceride
EmollientXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingCitric Acid
Buffering
Sodium Phytate
Phytosteryl Macadamiate
Skin Conditioning
Persea Gratissima Fruit Extract
EmollientCrithmum Maritimum Extract
Skin ConditioningPhytosterols
Skin Conditioning
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Acetyl Hexapeptide-8
Humectant
Sodium Citrate
BufferingCI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77491
Cosmetic ColorantWater, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Persea Gratissima Oil, Propanediol, Glycerin, Pentylene Glycol, Cetearyl Alcohol, Candelilla/Jojoba/Rice Bran Polyglyceryl-3 Esters, Jojoba Oil/Macadamia Seed Oil Esters, Brassica Campestris/Aleurites Fordi Oil Copolymer, Silica, Glyceryl Stearate, Sodium Polyacryloyldimethyl Taurate, Behenyl Alcohol, Caffeine, Moringa Oil/Hydrogenated Moringa Oil Esters, Sodium Stearoyl Lactylate, Mica, Hydroxyacetophenone, Caprylyl Glycol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Squalene, Caprylic/Capric/Succinic Triglyceride, Xanthan Gum, Citric Acid, Sodium Phytate, Phytosteryl Macadamiate, Persea Gratissima Fruit Extract, Crithmum Maritimum Extract, Phytosterols, Tocopherol, Acetyl Hexapeptide-8, Sodium Citrate, CI 77891, CI 77491
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
Skin Conditioning
Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
Emollient
Behenyl Alcohol
Emollient
Glycerin
Humectant
Lactobacillus Ferment
Skin ConditioningCoco-Caprylate
Emollient
Cetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Coco-Caprylate/Caprate
Emollient
Propanediol
Solvent
Microcrystalline Cellulose
AbsorbentMaltodextrin
Absorbent
Glyceryl Stearate Se
Emulsifying
Palmitic Acid
Emollient
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Hydrogenated Lecithin
Emulsifying
Lactobacillus
Skin ConditioningSodium Stearoyl Glutamate
CleansingPhenethyl Alcohol
MaskingAlcohol
Antimicrobial
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter Extract
Skin Conditioning
Cellulose Gum
Emulsion StabilisingAcmella Oleracea Extract
Skin ProtectingCocos Nucifera Fruit Extract
EmollientFicus Carica Bud Extract
Skin ConditioningSodium Phytate
Sodium Hydroxide
BufferingPyrus Sorbus Bud Extract
AstringentMelia Azadirachta Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningMelia Azadirachta Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningCurcuma Longa Root Extract
Masking
Ocimum Sanctum Leaf Extract
Skin Conditioning
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract
Masking
Calendula Officinalis Flower Extract
Masking
Ocimum Basilicum Flower/Leaf Extract
TonicCorallina Officinalis Extract
Skin Conditioning
Cucumis Sativus Fruit Extract
Emollient
Bakuchiol
Antimicrobial
Astaxanthin
Skin Conditioning
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil
Emollient
Lactic Acid
Buffering
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Behenyl Alcohol, Glycerin, Lactobacillus Ferment, Coco-Caprylate, Cetearyl Alcohol, Coco-Caprylate/Caprate, Propanediol, Microcrystalline Cellulose, Maltodextrin, Glyceryl Stearate Se, Palmitic Acid, Sodium Hyaluronate, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Lactobacillus, Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate, Phenethyl Alcohol, Alcohol, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter Extract, Cellulose Gum, Acmella Oleracea Extract, Cocos Nucifera Fruit Extract, Ficus Carica Bud Extract, Sodium Phytate, Sodium Hydroxide, Pyrus Sorbus Bud Extract, Melia Azadirachta Flower Extract, Melia Azadirachta Leaf Extract, Curcuma Longa Root Extract, Ocimum Sanctum Leaf Extract, Tocopherol, Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract, Calendula Officinalis Flower Extract, Ocimum Basilicum Flower/Leaf Extract, Corallina Officinalis Extract, Cucumis Sativus Fruit Extract, Bakuchiol, Astaxanthin, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Lactic Acid
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Propanediol 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 PropanediolGlycerin 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 GlycerinCetearyl alcohol is a mixture of two fatty alcohols: cetyl alcohol and stearyl alcohol. It is mainly used as an emulsifier. Emulsifiers help prevent the separation of oils and products. Due to its composition, it can also be used to thicken a product or help create foam.
Cetearyl alcohol is an emollient. Emollients help soothe and hydrate the skin by trapping moisture.
Studies show Cetearyl alcohol is non-toxic and non-irritating. The FDA allows products labeled "alcohol-free" to have fatty alcohols.
This ingredient is usually derived from plant oils such as palm, vegetable, or coconut oils. There is debate on whether this ingredient will cause acne.
Due to the fatty acid base, this ingredient may not be Malassezia folliculitis safe.
Learn more about Cetearyl AlcoholBehenyl Alcohol is a type of fatty alcohol (these are different from the drying, solvent alcohols).
Fatty Alcohols have hydrating properties and are most often used as an emollient or to thicken a product. They are usually derived from natural fats and oils; behenyl alcohol is derived from the fats of vegetable oils.
Emollients help keep your skin soft and hydrated by creating a film that traps moisture in.
In 2000, Behenyl Alcohol was approved by the US as medicine to reduce the duration of cold sores.
Learn more about Behenyl AlcoholSodium Phytate is the synthetic salt form of phytic acid. Phytic acid is an antioxidant and can be found in plant seeds.
Sodium Phytate is a chelating agent. Chelating agents help prevent metals from binding to water. This helps stabilize the ingredients and the product.
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 TocopherolIngredient Ratings
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