Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of IT Cosmetics Bye Bye Under Eye Brightening Eye Cream versus e.l.f. cosmetics Holy Hydration! Eye Cream .
Published on February 09, 2022
Overview
What they are
These products are both cruelty-free and reef safe eye moisturizers. They have a total of 16 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain hyaluronic acid and Vitamin E
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for fighting acne, anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin, sensitive skin and reducing pores
Free From
They both do not contain any common allergens, parabens or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain oils and 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
IT Cosmetics Bye Bye Under Eye Brightening Eye Cream 93 ingredients
e.l.f. cosmetics Holy Hydration! Eye Cream 22 ingredients
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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 😥
Cruelty Free
This product is cruelty-free 🎉
Alcohol Free
This product is free of harsh alcohols 🎉
Contains Silicon
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Fragrance Free
This product is free of fragrances 🎉
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 😥
Cruelty Free
This product is cruelty-free 🎉
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IT Cosmetics Bye Bye Under Eye Brightening Eye Cream 93 ingredients
e.l.f. cosmetics Holy Hydration! Eye Cream 22 ingredients
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IT Cosmetics Bye Bye Under Eye Brightening Eye Cream 93 ingredients
e.l.f. cosmetics Holy Hydration! Eye Cream 22 ingredients
Water • Cyclopentasiloxane • Butylene Glycol • Butyrospermum Parkii Butter • Dimethicone • Niacinamide • Cetearyl Alcohol • Peg-40 Stearate • Palmitic Acid • Stearic Acid • Polysorbate 60 • Macadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil • Cetyl Ethylhexanoate • Glyceryl Stearate • Glycerin • Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer • Carbomer • Sodium Hyaluronate • Acetyl Hexapeptide-8 • Copper Gluconate • Collagen • Tea-Cocoyl Glutamate • Palmitoyl Pentapeptide-4 • Copper Tripeptide-1 • Biotin • Caffeine • Magnesium Aspartate • Zinc Gluconate • Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate • Sodium Lauroyl Lactylate • Ceramide NP • Ceramide AP • Phytosphingosine • Cholesterol • Xanthan Gum • Ceramide EOP • Retinol • Tocopheryl Acetate • Ascorbic Acid • Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract • Anthemis Nobilis Flower Extract • Curcuma Longa Root Extract • Squalane • Spirulina Platensis Extract • Algae Extract • Cucumis Sativus Fruit Extract • Avena Sativa Kernel Extract • Propylene Glycol • Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract • Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract • Lecithin • Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride • Creatine • Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil • Vaccinium Angustifolium Fruit Extract • Maris Aqua • Panthenol • Polyglutamic Acid • Methionine • Lysine • Leucine • Histidine • Isoleucine • Arginine • Disodium EDTA • Polyacrylate-13 • Polyisobutene • Polysorbate 20 • Sorbitan Isostearate • Tromethamine • Sorbitan Stearate • Benzophenone-5 • Cholesteryl Nonanoate • Cholesteryl Isostearate • Cholesteryl Chloride • Phenylalanine • Threonine • Valine • Saccharide Isomerate • Tryptophan • Elaeis Guineensis Butter • Sorbitol • Polysilicone-11 • Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer • Phenyl Trimethicone • Citric Acid • Alcohol • Phenoxyethanol • Caprylyl Glycol • Ethylhexylglycerin • Chlorphenesin • Potassium Sorbate • CI 42090
Water • Butylene Glycol • Dimethicone • Cucumis Sativus Fruit Extract • Ethylhexyl Palmitate • Glycerin • Hydrogenated Polyisobutene • Cetearyl Alcohol • Glyceryl Stearate • Peg-100 Stearate • Butyrospermum Parkii Butter • Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil • Carbomer • Trehalose • Triethanolamine • Bisabolol • Tocopheryl Acetate • Disodium EDTA • Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract • Sodium Hyaluronate • Phenoxyethanol • Ethylhexylglycerin
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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 WaterIT Cosmetics Bye Bye Under Eye Brightening Eye Cream contains this as ingredient number 1.
e.l.f. cosmetics Holy Hydration! Eye Cream contains this as ingredient number 1.
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.
Overall, Butylene Glycol is a safe and well-rounded ingredient. It is unlikely to irritate skin, and works well with pretty much all other ingredients.
IT Cosmetics Bye Bye Under Eye Brightening Eye Cream contains this as ingredient number 3.
e.l.f. cosmetics Holy Hydration! Eye Cream contains this as ingredient number 2.
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 ButterIT Cosmetics Bye Bye Under Eye Brightening Eye Cream contains this as ingredient number 4.
e.l.f. cosmetics Holy Hydration! Eye Cream contains this as ingredient number 11.
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.
IT Cosmetics Bye Bye Under Eye Brightening Eye Cream contains this as ingredient number 5.
e.l.f. cosmetics Holy Hydration! Eye Cream contains this as ingredient number 3.
Cetearyl 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 AlcoholIT Cosmetics Bye Bye Under Eye Brightening Eye Cream contains this as ingredient number 7.
e.l.f. cosmetics Holy Hydration! Eye Cream contains this as ingredient number 8.
Glyceryl Stearate is a mix of glycerin and stearic acid.
Glyceryl Stearate is used to stabilize the mixing of water and oil ingredients. By preventing these ingredients from separating, it can help elongate shelf life. It can also help thicken the product's texture.
As an emollient, it helps soften skin and supports barrier-replenishing ingredients.
In cosmetics, Glyceryl Stearate is often made from vegetable oils or synthetically produced. The human body also creates Glyceryl Stearate naturally.
Learn more about Glyceryl StearateIT Cosmetics Bye Bye Under Eye Brightening Eye Cream contains this as ingredient number 14.
e.l.f. cosmetics Holy Hydration! Eye Cream contains this as ingredient number 9.
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 GlycerinIT Cosmetics Bye Bye Under Eye Brightening Eye Cream contains this as ingredient number 15.
e.l.f. cosmetics Holy Hydration! Eye Cream contains this as ingredient number 6.
Carbomer is a polymer of acrylic acid. Its main role is to create gel consistency within products.
Carbomer is commonly found in many types of cosmetics products. It is found to be safe in concentrations up to 15%. However, a high amount of carbomer can cause pilling or balling up of products. Most products contain 1% of less of carbomer.
IT Cosmetics Bye Bye Under Eye Brightening Eye Cream contains this as ingredient number 17.
e.l.f. cosmetics Holy Hydration! Eye Cream contains this as ingredient number 13.
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 HyaluronateIT Cosmetics Bye Bye Under Eye Brightening Eye Cream contains this as ingredient number 18.
e.l.f. cosmetics Holy Hydration! Eye Cream contains this as ingredient number 20.
Tocopheryl Acetate is AKA Vitamin E. It is an antioxidant and protects your skin from free radicals. Free radicals damage the skin by breaking down collagen.
One study found using Tocopheryl Acetate with Vitamin C decreased the number of sunburned cells.
Tocopheryl Acetate is commonly found in both skincare and dietary supplements.
Learn more about Tocopheryl AcetateIT Cosmetics Bye Bye Under Eye Brightening Eye Cream contains this as ingredient number 38.
e.l.f. cosmetics Holy Hydration! Eye Cream contains this as ingredient number 17.
Cucumis Sativus Fruit Extract comes from the cucumber. Cucumis Sativus is native to South Asia and can now be found on every continent.
Cucumbers are mostly made up of water (95%), and the other 5% is composed of: vitamin C, caffeic acid, fatty acids, amino acids, and other minerals.
Cucumbers have anti-aging, anti-inflammatory, and hydrating properties.
Vitamin C and Caffeic acid are potent antioxidants that may help with anti-aging. Antioxidants help neutralize free-radical molecules, or unstable molecules that may damage our skin cells and DNA.
Cucumbers contain shikimate dehydrigenase, an enzyme shown to help reduce inflammation and soothe the skin. The amino acids help nourish our skin's natural acid mantle. Our acid mantle is formed from the mixing of sebum and sweat. This slightly acidic film acts as a barrier to protect us from bacteria, viruses, and other contaminants.
Unless you have an allergy to cucumbers, it is generally a non-irritating ingredient.
Learn more about Cucumis Sativus Fruit ExtractIT Cosmetics Bye Bye Under Eye Brightening Eye Cream contains this as ingredient number 46.
e.l.f. cosmetics Holy Hydration! Eye Cream contains this as ingredient number 4.
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract is derived from the leaves of the tea plant. Black tea, green tea, and oolong tea are all harvested from this plant.
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract has many benefits. It contains polyphenols, a strong antioxidant. Antioxidants help fight off free-radical molecules that damage skin cells. The antioxidants in green tea neutralize free-radicals from the sun. This gives the skin some extra UV protection, but should not replace sunscreen.
Many components of tea have anti-inflammatory properties. Polyphenols and L-theanine help soothe the skin and reduce irritation. L-theanine is an amino acid that makes up most of the amino acids found in tea leaves. The caffeine in Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract helps calm inflamed blood vessels.
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract also contains Vitamin Bs, linoleic acid, magnesium, calcium, iron, and zinc.
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract also has antimicrobial properties.
Research has shown both drinking Camellia Sinensis Leaf Tea and applying it to the skin can help boost skin elasticity and hydration. Studies also show using tea extract may reduce sebum, or oil, production.
Learn more about Camellia Sinensis Leaf ExtractIT Cosmetics Bye Bye Under Eye Brightening Eye Cream contains this as ingredient number 50.
e.l.f. cosmetics Holy Hydration! Eye Cream contains this as ingredient number 19.
This ingredient is the fixed oil extracted from seeds of the desert shrub Jojoba. It is more commonly known as jojoba oil. The seed oil is liquid wax ester from the plant. It is non-comedogenic.
Jojoba oil does not contain fragrance and has many fatty-acids, making it a great soothing ingredient. Jojoba contains Vitamin E, a great moisturizing ingredient. Vitamin E is also an antioxidant. Antioxidants help protect your skin against free-radical damage. This may help in anti-aging.
Jojoba seed oil is a humectant, meaning it helps draw moisture from the air. This helps keep your skin hydrated.
While jojoba has antibacterial properties, it is only able to kill some bacteria. It has also been shown to help in wound healing. Indigenous cultures have used jojoba as a moisturizer and to help treat burns.
It is found to be similar to natural human skin sebum, so it has a great effect on dry skin. Jojoba oil may even help with regulating sebum production.
Although jojoba oil is non-comedogenic, we recommend speaking with a professional about using this ingredient if you have any concerns.
Jojoba oil may not be fungal acne safe. We recommend speaking with a professional if you have any concerns.
Jojoba is native to the southwestern US.
Learn more about Simmondsia Chinensis Seed OilIT Cosmetics Bye Bye Under Eye Brightening Eye Cream contains this as ingredient number 54.
e.l.f. cosmetics Holy Hydration! Eye Cream contains this as ingredient number 12.
Disodium EDTA plays a role in making products more stable by aiding other preservatives.
It is a chelating agent, meaning it neutralizes metal ions that may be found in a product.
Disodium EDTA is a salt of edetic acid and is found to be safe in cosmetic ingredients.
Learn more about Disodium EDTAIT Cosmetics Bye Bye Under Eye Brightening Eye Cream contains this as ingredient number 65.
e.l.f. cosmetics Holy Hydration! Eye Cream contains this as ingredient number 18.
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.
IT Cosmetics Bye Bye Under Eye Brightening Eye Cream contains this as ingredient number 88.
e.l.f. cosmetics Holy Hydration! Eye Cream contains this as ingredient number 21.
Ethylhexylglycerin (we can't pronounce this either) is commonly used as a preservative and skin softener. It is derived from glyceryl.
You might see Ethylhexylglycerin often paired with other preservatives such as phenoxyethanol. Ethylhexylglycerin has been found to increase the effectiveness of these other preservatives.
IT Cosmetics Bye Bye Under Eye Brightening Eye Cream contains this as ingredient number 90.
e.l.f. cosmetics Holy Hydration! Eye Cream contains this as ingredient number 22.
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IT Cosmetics Bye Bye Under Eye Brightening Eye Cream 93 ingredients
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IT Cosmetics Bye Bye Under Eye Brightening Eye Cream 93 ingredients
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IT Cosmetics Bye Bye Under Eye Brightening Eye Cream 93 ingredients
e.l.f. cosmetics Holy Hydration! Eye Cream 22 ingredients
It's not bad but it doesn't do anything special... I liked it, but didn't see the point in holding onto it when you can literally just use regular moisturizer.
It's not bad but it doesn't do anything special... I liked it, but didn't see the point in holding onto it when you can literally just use regular moisturizer.
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