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Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Kate Somerville KateCeuticals Firming Serum versus Clinique For Men Anti-Age Eye Cream .

Last updated on March 04, 2024. Published on April 28, 2024

Overview

What they are

These products are both reef safe . They have a total of 9 ingredients in common

Cool Features

They both contain hyaluronic acid, peptides and Vitamin E

Suited For

They're both likely to be good for anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin and sensitive skin

Free From

They both do not contain any harsh alcohols or parabens

What's Inside

They both contain oils and silicones

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Serum American Brand United States
Eye Moisturizer American Brand United States

Serum

Serums are highly concentrated with ingredients to provide skin with benefits. They should be used after cleansing and before moisturizing.

Eye Moisturizer

Eye moisturizers help add moisture back into the skin around the eyes; these can be creams, gels, or serums.

Price

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Ingredient Info

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alcohol-free
silicon-free
fragrance-free
sulfate-free
paraben-free
oil-free
fungal-acne safe
reef-safe
eu-allergen-free
vegan
cruelty-free
alcohol-free
silicon-free
fragrance-free
sulfate-free
paraben-free
oil-free
fungal-acne safe
reef-safe
eu-allergen-free
vegan
cruelty-free

At a glance

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Notable Ingredients

Vitamin E (2)
Ceramides
Hyaluronic Acid
Peptides

Benefits

Hydrating (3)
Redness Reducing
Reduces Irritation
Anti-Aging (3)
Scar Healing (2)
Brightening (3)

Concerns

May Worsen Oily Skin (2)
Acne Trigger
Irritating

Notable Ingredients

Vitamin C
Vitamin E
Hyaluronic Acid
Peptides

Benefits

Hydrating (4)
Redness Reducing (3)
Reduces Irritation
Skin Texture
Reduces Large Pores
Anti-Aging (2)
Dark Spots
Acne Fighting
Brightening (3)

Concerns

May Worsen Oily Skin (3)
Acne Trigger (3)
Eczema
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Ingredients Compared

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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
What it does: Skin Conditioning, Solvent
Community Rating: Loved

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!

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Kate Somerville KateCeuticals Firming Serum contains this as ingredient number 1.

Clinique For Men Anti-Age Eye Cream contains this as ingredient number 1.

2
What it does: Emollient, Skin Conditioning, Skin Protecting
Community Rating: Very Disliked

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.

Kate Somerville KateCeuticals Firming Serum contains this as ingredient number 2.

Clinique For Men Anti-Age Eye Cream contains this as ingredient number 29.

3
What it does: Humectant, Skin Conditioning, Skin Protecting, Solvent
Community Rating: Loved

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.

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Kate Somerville KateCeuticals Firming Serum contains this as ingredient number 4.

Clinique For Men Anti-Age Eye Cream contains this as ingredient number 13.

4
What it does:
Community Rating: Disliked

We don't have a description for Polysilicone-11.

Kate Somerville KateCeuticals Firming Serum contains this as ingredient number 6.

Clinique For Men Anti-Age Eye Cream contains this as ingredient number 20.

5
What it does: Humectant, Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Loved

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:

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Kate Somerville KateCeuticals Firming Serum contains this as ingredient number 16.

Clinique For Men Anti-Age Eye Cream contains this as ingredient number 32.

6
What it does: Antioxidant, Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Liked

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.

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Kate Somerville KateCeuticals Firming Serum contains this as ingredient number 36.

Clinique For Men Anti-Age Eye Cream contains this as ingredient number 40.

7
What it does: Buffering
Community Rating: Liked

Aminomethyl Propanol is used to adjust the pH of products. It is also used as a base to create other organic compounds. Having a balanced pH is important for protecting your skin.

Aminomethyl propanol is safe to use in cosmetics up to 1%. It is soluble in water.

Kate Somerville KateCeuticals Firming Serum contains this as ingredient number 37.

Clinique For Men Anti-Age Eye Cream contains this as ingredient number 39.

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What it does:
Community Rating: Disliked

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.

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Kate Somerville KateCeuticals Firming Serum contains this as ingredient number 41.

Clinique For Men Anti-Age Eye Cream contains this as ingredient number 43.

9
What it does: Preservative
Community Rating: Very Disliked

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.

Kate Somerville KateCeuticals Firming Serum contains this as ingredient number 43.

Clinique For Men Anti-Age Eye Cream contains this as ingredient number 44.

Here's what our community thinks of the ingredients in these two products.

26% are loved or liked
11% have mixed ratings
39% are disliked or very disliked
24% have no rating yet
33% are loved or liked
14% have mixed ratings
43% are disliked or very disliked
10% have no rating yet

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