Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of iNNBEAUTY PROJECT Bright & Tight Eye Cream versus StriVectin Intensive Eye Concentrate for Wrinkles PLUS .
Published on February 21, 2024
Overview
What they are
These products are both cruelty-free and reef safe eye moisturizers. They have a total of 26 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, sensitive skin and scar healing
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, parabens or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain silicones
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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
iNNBEAUTY PROJECT Bright & Tight Eye Cream 68 ingredients
StriVectin Intensive Eye Concentrate for Wrinkles PLUS 64 ingredients
Alcohol Free
This product is free of harsh alcohols 🎉
Contains Silicon
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Sulfate Free
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Paraben Free
This product is free of parabens 🎉
Oil Free
This product is free of oils 🎉
Not Malassezia Safe
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Reef Safe
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Non Vegan
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Cruelty Free
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Alcohol Free
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Contains Silicon
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Fragrance Free
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Sulfate Free
This product is free of sulfates 🎉
Paraben Free
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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 😥
Cruelty Free
This product is cruelty-free 🎉
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iNNBEAUTY PROJECT Bright & Tight Eye Cream 68 ingredients
StriVectin Intensive Eye Concentrate for Wrinkles PLUS 64 ingredients
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iNNBEAUTY PROJECT Bright & Tight Eye Cream 68 ingredients
StriVectin Intensive Eye Concentrate for Wrinkles PLUS 64 ingredients
Water • Propanediol • Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride • Coco-Caprylate • Tranexamic Acid • Dimethicone • Glycerin • Squalane • Mangifera Indica Seed Butter • Stearic Acid • Cetearyl Alcohol • Dilinoleic Acid/Propanediol Copolymer • Arachidyl Alcohol • Butylene Glycol • Hydrogenated Polydecene • Bis-Diglyceryl Polyacyladipate-2 • Ascorbyl Tetraisopalmitate • Bakuchiol • Nicotiana Benthamiana Hexapeptide-40 Sh-Polypeptide-76 • Palmitoyl Tripeptide-5 • Ascorbyl Glucoside • 3-O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid • Coffea Arabica Seed Extract • Sodium Hyaluronate • Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract • Cedrus Atlantica Bark Extract • Caffeine • Oryza Sativa Bran Extract • Pistacia Lentiscus Gum • Bacillus Ferment • Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate • Vaccinium Myrtillus Fruit Extract • Sodium PCA • Allantoin • Silica • Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract • Bisabolol • Helianthus Annuus Extract • Xanthan Gum • Glucose • Tocopherol • Sorbitan Isostearate • Phospholipids • Phytonadione Epoxide • Lecithin • Glyceryl Caprylate • Polyglyceryl-3 Caprate • Glyceryl Caprylate/Caprate • Ethylhexyl Palmitate • C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate • Behenyl Alcohol • Phenoxyethanol • Sorbitan Sesquioleate • 1,2-Hexanediol • Caprylyl Glycol • Cetearyl Glucoside • Arachidyl Glucoside • Hydroxyacetophenone • Citric Acid • Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer • Sodium Phytate • Sodium Polyacrylate • Pentylene Glycol • Dicaprylyl Carbonate • Silica Dimethyl Silylate • CI 77015 • CI 77492 • CI 77491
Water • Dimethicone • Glycerin • Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride • Myristyl Nicotinate • C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate • Glyceryl Stearate • Peg-100 Stearate • Propanediol • Myristyl Myristate • Isocetyl Stearate • Pentylene Glycol • Ethylene/Acrylic Acid Copolymer • Stearyl Alcohol • Arachidyl Alcohol • Hydrogenated Ethylhexyl Olivate • Bis-Stearyl Dimethicone • Bacillus/Sea Salt Ferment Filtrate • Palmitoyl Tripeptide-5 • Pseudoalteromonas Ferment Extract • Oryza Sativa Bran Extract • Coffea Arabica Seed Extract • Helianthus Annuus Extract • Aesculus Hippocastanum Extract • Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract • Zingiber Officinale Root Extract • Dunaliella Salina Extract • Caffeine • Sodium Hyaluronate • Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid • Bisabolol • Adenosine • Hydrogenated Olive Oil Unsaponifiables • Lecithin • Panthenol • 1,2-Hexanediol • Fructose • Tocopherol • Glyceryl Caprylate • Behenyl Alcohol • Arachidyl Glucoside • Polysorbate 80 • Cetyl Alcohol • Ethylhexylglycerin • Acrylamide/Sodium Acryloyldimethyltaurate Copolymer • Polysilicone-11 • Isohexadecane • Disodium EDTA • Pantolactone • Polymethyl Methacrylate • Caprylhydroxamic Acid • Resveratrol • Sorbitan Oleate • Xanthan Gum • Poloxamer 338 • Aminomethyl Propanol • Silica • Mica • Tin Oxide • Phenoxyethanol • Citric Acid • Potassium Sorbate • Sodium Benzoate • CI 77891
Ingredients Side-by-side
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Ingredients Explained
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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 WateriNNBEAUTY PROJECT Bright & Tight Eye Cream contains this as ingredient number 1.
StriVectin Intensive Eye Concentrate for Wrinkles PLUS contains this as ingredient number 1.
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 PropanedioliNNBEAUTY PROJECT Bright & Tight Eye Cream contains this as ingredient number 2.
StriVectin Intensive Eye Concentrate for Wrinkles PLUS contains this as ingredient number 9.
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride is an emollient, solvent, and texture enhancer. It is considered a skin-softener by helping the skin prevent moisture loss.
Within a product, Caprylic Triglyceride can thicken the product and make spreadability easier by dissolving clumping compounds. An added benefit of Caprylic Triglyceride is its antioxidant properties.
Caprylic Triglyceride is made by combining glycerin with coconut oil, forming a clear liquid. Caprylic Triglyceride has not been found to be toxic for human use in concentrations under 50%.
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 TriglycerideiNNBEAUTY PROJECT Bright & Tight Eye Cream contains this as ingredient number 3.
StriVectin Intensive Eye Concentrate for Wrinkles PLUS contains this as ingredient number 4.
Dimethicone is a silicone used for making products smooth and silky. It also has the added benefit of sealing in hydration. The amount of dimethicone found in beauty products is considered safe and non-comedogenic, meaning it won't clog pores.
Dimethicone has been found increase absorption in skin, boosting the benefits of other ingredients. While there is concern for the safety of dimethicone, the levels used in skincare are safe for use.
iNNBEAUTY PROJECT Bright & Tight Eye Cream contains this as ingredient number 6.
StriVectin Intensive Eye Concentrate for Wrinkles PLUS contains this as ingredient number 2.
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 GlyceriniNNBEAUTY PROJECT Bright & Tight Eye Cream contains this as ingredient number 7.
StriVectin Intensive Eye Concentrate for Wrinkles PLUS contains this as ingredient number 3.
Arachidyl Alcohol is a fatty alcohol made from peanut oil. It is an emollient, emulsifier, and thickener.
You'll most likely find this ingredient as an emulsifier in water-based cosmetics.
iNNBEAUTY PROJECT Bright & Tight Eye Cream contains this as ingredient number 13.
StriVectin Intensive Eye Concentrate for Wrinkles PLUS contains this as ingredient number 15.
Palmitoyl Tripeptide-5 isn't fungal acne safe and is a peptide.
iNNBEAUTY PROJECT Bright & Tight Eye Cream contains this as ingredient number 20.
StriVectin Intensive Eye Concentrate for Wrinkles PLUS contains this as ingredient number 19.
This ingredient is more commonly known as the coffee bean from the Coffea Arabica tree. Besides being a delicious drink, coffee beans have a ton of skin benefits.
Coffea Arabica Seed Extract (CASE) has antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and UV-protective properties. (It should not replace your sunscreen!)
CASE contains several ingredients that protect and soothe skin. These include caffeine, polysaccharides, sucrose, lipids, minerals, and proteins.
The star ingredient in coffee is caffeine.
Caffeine helps with anti-aging, antioxidant, and photo-protection.
How? It has been shown to block collagenase (~41%), elastase (~35%), and tyrosinase (~13%).
Collagenase and elastase are enzymes that break down collagen and elastin, respectively. Tyrosinase is the enzyme that controls melanin production.
Our skin creates melanin when exposed to UV as a defense mechanism.
It should be noted most studies looked at caffeine's ability to inhibit damage from UV-B rays.
According to a manufacturer, this ingredient is often dissolved using water, glycerin, and propanediol. The caffeine content of this ingredient is about 100 ppm.
Coffea Arabica is native to Ethiopia.
Learn more about Coffea Arabica Seed ExtractiNNBEAUTY PROJECT Bright & Tight Eye Cream contains this as ingredient number 23.
StriVectin Intensive Eye Concentrate for Wrinkles PLUS contains this as ingredient number 22.
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 HyaluronateiNNBEAUTY PROJECT Bright & Tight Eye Cream contains this as ingredient number 24.
StriVectin Intensive Eye Concentrate for Wrinkles PLUS contains this as ingredient number 29.
Caffeine is most associated with coffee, tea, and cacao. In skincare, it helps with calming inflammation and anti-aging.
Caffeine is an antioxidants, which help with the signs of aging. This is because antioxidants help fight skin-damaging free radical molecules.
While caffeine is used to treat cellulite and and dark circles, further studies are needed to prove this. It has been believed to help with these skin conditions due to its ability to dilate blood vessels and increase blood flow.
Some studies are looking into caffeine's ability to protect against UV rays.
Learn more about CaffeineiNNBEAUTY PROJECT Bright & Tight Eye Cream contains this as ingredient number 27.
StriVectin Intensive Eye Concentrate for Wrinkles PLUS contains this as ingredient number 28.
Oryza Sativa Bran Extract comes from the outer layer of a rice kernel. It is a byproduct of milling rice, or the operation to produce a whole grain rice product.
Oryza Sativa Bran Extract is moisturizing. This is due to its components of polysaccharides and omega-3 fatty acids. It also contains calcium, selenium, phosphorus, iron, and zinc.
Oryza Sativa Bran Extract contains numerous antioxidants such as ferulic acid. Antioxidants help fight free-radical molecules. Free-radical molecules are capable of damaging our cells and other genetic material.
Learn more about Oryza Sativa Bran ExtractiNNBEAUTY PROJECT Bright & Tight Eye Cream contains this as ingredient number 28.
StriVectin Intensive Eye Concentrate for Wrinkles PLUS contains this as ingredient number 21.
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 SilicaiNNBEAUTY PROJECT Bright & Tight Eye Cream contains this as ingredient number 35.
StriVectin Intensive Eye Concentrate for Wrinkles PLUS contains this as ingredient number 57.
Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract comes from rosemary. Rosemary is native to the Mediterranean.
While Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Oil can be volatile due to its fragrant properties, this component is usually removed in the leaf extract.
Rosemary Leaf Extract can help protect your skin against damage from free-radical molecules. It contains many antioxidants such as rosmarinic acid and caffeic acid. Rosemarinic acid has been found to help soothe skin conditions such as eczema and acne.
Learn more about Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf ExtractiNNBEAUTY PROJECT Bright & Tight Eye Cream contains this as ingredient number 36.
StriVectin Intensive Eye Concentrate for Wrinkles PLUS contains this as ingredient number 25.
Bisabolol is pimarily used to add fragrance to a product. However, it is also famous for helping soothe skin.
Bisabolol comes from German chamomile essential oil. Synthetic Bisabolol has been shown to be less effective.
Bisabolol helps soothe skin. It does this by blocking the inflammatory signals, helping to reduce your body's reaction to irritation.
Bisabolol also interferes with the process of hyperpigmentation. This can help with reducing dark spots and uneven tone.
Bisabolol is an antioxidant. Antioxidants help fight free-radicals. Free-radicals are molecules that may damage your skin cells. By fighting these free-radicals, Bisabolol may slow down signs of aging.
Studies have shown Bisabolol to have antimicrobial properties and may be a fungicide. These properties help preserve a product's shelf life.
Bisabolol also helps the absorption of other ingredients.
Learn more about BisabololiNNBEAUTY PROJECT Bright & Tight Eye Cream contains this as ingredient number 37.
StriVectin Intensive Eye Concentrate for Wrinkles PLUS contains this as ingredient number 31.
Helianthus Annuus Extract comes from the common sunflower.
Sunflowers are rich in vitamin E. Studies show sunflowers contain antimicrobial and antioxidant properties.
The fatty acids found in sunflowers include (from highest amount to least): linoleic acid, myristic acid, palmitic acid, stearic acid, arachidic acid, oleic acid, and linolenic acid.
These fatty acids hydrate your skin. Emollients create a film on the skin to prevent moisture from escaping.
Learn more about Helianthus Annuus ExtractiNNBEAUTY PROJECT Bright & Tight Eye Cream contains this as ingredient number 38.
StriVectin Intensive Eye Concentrate for Wrinkles PLUS contains this as ingredient number 23.
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 GumiNNBEAUTY PROJECT Bright & Tight Eye Cream contains this as ingredient number 39.
StriVectin Intensive Eye Concentrate for Wrinkles PLUS contains this as ingredient number 54.
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 TocopheroliNNBEAUTY PROJECT Bright & Tight Eye Cream contains this as ingredient number 41.
StriVectin Intensive Eye Concentrate for Wrinkles PLUS contains this as ingredient number 38.
Lecithin is a term for a group of substances found in plants, animals, and humans. They are made up of mixture of fatty acids. These fatty acids usually are a mixture of phosphoric acid's choline ester connected to stearic, oleic, and palmitic acids. Most lecithins are created from plant ingredients scuh as sunflower.
Lecithin is an emollient. Emollients help soften the skin and creates a barrier to keep moisture in.
As an emulsifier, it also helps prevent water and oil ingredients from separating. Lecithin can help ingredients be better absorbed by the skin. The phospholipids in Lecithin can produce liposomes. Liposomes help other ingredients get through the skin barrier.
Learn more about LecithiniNNBEAUTY PROJECT Bright & Tight Eye Cream contains this as ingredient number 45.
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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 CaprylateiNNBEAUTY PROJECT Bright & Tight Eye Cream contains this as ingredient number 46.
StriVectin Intensive Eye Concentrate for Wrinkles PLUS contains this as ingredient number 39.
C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate is made up of Benzoic Acid and long chain alcohols. It has a low molecular weight.
C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate is an emollient and texture enhancer. Due to its solubility, it is often used in sunscreens to help evenly distribute active ingredients.
As an emollient, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate helps soften and hydrate your skin. Emollients create a film on your skin that traps moisture within.
This ingredient has been reported to cause eye irritation.
Learn more about C12-15 Alkyl BenzoateiNNBEAUTY PROJECT Bright & Tight Eye Cream contains this as ingredient number 50.
StriVectin Intensive Eye Concentrate for Wrinkles PLUS contains this as ingredient number 6.
A type of fatty alcohol. Fatty Alcohols are most often used as an emollient or to thicken a product. They are usually derived from natural fats and oils and therefore do not have the same drying or irritating effect as traditional alcohols.
Emollients help keep your skin soft and hydrated by creating a film that traps moisture in.
Behenyl Alcohol is usually derived from the fats in vegetable oils.
In 2000, Behenyl Alcohol was approved by the US as medicine to reduce the duration of cold sores.
Learn more about Behenyl AlcoholiNNBEAUTY PROJECT Bright & Tight Eye Cream contains this as ingredient number 51.
StriVectin Intensive Eye Concentrate for Wrinkles PLUS contains this as ingredient number 40.
Phenoxyethanol is a preservative that has germicide, antimicrobial, and aromatic properties. Studies show that phenoxyethanol can prevent germ and 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.
iNNBEAUTY PROJECT Bright & Tight Eye Cream contains this as ingredient number 52.
StriVectin Intensive Eye Concentrate for Wrinkles PLUS contains this as ingredient number 60.
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.
iNNBEAUTY PROJECT Bright & Tight Eye Cream contains this as ingredient number 54.
StriVectin Intensive Eye Concentrate for Wrinkles PLUS contains this as ingredient number 36.
We don't have a description for Arachidyl Glucoside.
iNNBEAUTY PROJECT Bright & Tight Eye Cream contains this as ingredient number 57.
StriVectin Intensive Eye Concentrate for Wrinkles PLUS contains this as ingredient number 41.
Citric Acid is an AHA derived from citrus fruits (think oranges, lemons, and limes!).
If you spot Citric Acid near the end of an ingredient list, it's likely there as a pH adjuster rather than an active ingredient.
As an AHA, Citric Acid removes the top layer of skin cells from the newer layer of skin underneath. This helps skin to remove dark spots and look more even.
Read more about some other popular AHA's here:
Learn more about Citric AcidiNNBEAUTY PROJECT Bright & Tight Eye Cream contains this as ingredient number 59.
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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 GlycoliNNBEAUTY PROJECT Bright & Tight Eye Cream contains this as ingredient number 63.
StriVectin Intensive Eye Concentrate for Wrinkles PLUS contains this as ingredient number 12.
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