Kate Somerville KateCeuticals Lifting Eye Cream Versus Kate Somerville +Retinol Firming Eye Cream
Updated on December 13, 2023
Overview
What they are
These products are both cruelty-free and reef safe eye moisturizers. They have a total of 9 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain hyaluronic acid and Vitamin E
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin, sensitive skin, oily skin, reducing pores, scar healing, dark spots and better texture
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, parabens or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain oils
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Ingredient Info
Kate Somerville KateCeuticals Lifting Eye Cream 49 ingredients
Kate Somerville +Retinol Firming Eye Cream 43 ingredients
What's inside (and what isn't)
What's inside (and what isn't)
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Kate Somerville KateCeuticals Lifting Eye Cream 49 ingredients
Kate Somerville +Retinol Firming Eye Cream 43 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Propanediol
Solvent
Coco-Caprylate/Caprate
Emollient
Cocoglycerides
Emollient
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin Conditioning
Stearyl Heptanoate
Emollient
Pentaerythrityl Distearate
Emulsifying
Squalane
Emollient
Triheptanoin
Skin ConditioningPotassium Cetyl Phosphate
EmulsifyingStearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Stearyl Caprylate
Emollient1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Glyceryl Stearate Citrate
Emollient
Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate
Antioxidant
Palmitoyl Tripeptide-5
Skin Conditioning
Palmitoyl Hexapeptide-12
Skin Conditioning
Morus Alba Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningUndaria Pinnatifida Extract
Skin ConditioningHydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Adenosine
Skin Conditioning
Ceramide Ng
Skin Conditioning
Phytosterols
Skin Conditioning
Faex
Skin ConditioningWithania Somnifera Root Extract
Skin Conditioning
Soy Amino Acids
Skin ConditioningHordeum Vulgare Extract
EmollientHydrolyzed Soy Protein
Humectant
Cucumis Sativus Seed Extract
Skin ConditioningCorallina Officinalis Extract
Skin Conditioning
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil
Emollient
Dipeptide Diaminobutyroyl Benzylamide Diacetate
Skin Conditioning
C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate
AntimicrobialCarthamus Tinctorius Seed Oil
Masking
Dilinoleic Acid/Butanediol Copolymer
Castor Oil/Ipdi Copolymer
PEG-10 Phytosterol
EmulsifyingAmmonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Behenyl Alcohol
Emollient
Tribehenin
Emollient
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Lactic Acid
Buffering
Citric Acid
Buffering
Disodium EDTA
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
Water, Glycerin, Propanediol, Coco-Caprylate/Caprate, Cocoglycerides, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Stearyl Heptanoate, Pentaerythrityl Distearate, Squalane, Triheptanoin, Potassium Cetyl Phosphate, Stearyl Alcohol, Stearyl Caprylate, 1,2-Hexanediol, Glyceryl Stearate Citrate, Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-5, Palmitoyl Hexapeptide-12, Morus Alba Leaf Extract, Undaria Pinnatifida Extract, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Adenosine, Ceramide Ng, Phytosterols, Faex, Withania Somnifera Root Extract, Soy Amino Acids, Hordeum Vulgare Extract, Hydrolyzed Soy Protein, Cucumis Sativus Seed Extract, Corallina Officinalis Extract, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Dipeptide Diaminobutyroyl Benzylamide Diacetate, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Carthamus Tinctorius Seed Oil, Dilinoleic Acid/Butanediol Copolymer, Castor Oil/Ipdi Copolymer, PEG-10 Phytosterol, Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer, Tocopheryl Acetate, Behenyl Alcohol, Tribehenin, Potassium Sorbate, Sodium Benzoate, Lactic Acid, Citric Acid, Disodium EDTA, Ethylhexylglycerin, Phenoxyethanol
Water
Skin ConditioningDimethicone
Emollient
Propanediol
Solvent
Glycerin
Humectant
Polysilicone-11
Synthetic Fluorphlogopite
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Polymethylsilsesquioxane
Ethyl Linoleate
Emollient
Lauryl Polyglyceryl-3 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Retinol
Skin Conditioning
Hydroxypinacolone Retinoate
Skin Conditioning
Bidens Pilosa Extract
HumectantBakuchiol
Antimicrobial
Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Microcitrus Australasica Fruit Extract
Oryza Sativa Bran Extract
Skin Conditioning
Terminalia Chebula Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningGlycine Soja Extract
Skin ConditioningElaeis Guineensis Oil
Emollient
Gossypium Herbaceum Seed Oil
Skin Conditioning
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil
Emollient
Linum Usitatissimum Seed Oil
Perfuming
Adenosine
Skin Conditioning
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice Powder
Skin Conditioning
Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract
AntimicrobialTocopherol
Antioxidant
Dimethyl Isosorbide
SolventHdi/Trimethylol Hexyllactone Crosspolymer
Polyacrylamide
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Ethylhexyl Hydroxystearate
Emollient
PEG-12 Dimethicone
Skin Conditioning
C13-14 Isoparaffin
Emollient
Caprylyl Glycol
EmollientDecyl Glucoside
CleansingAcrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
Emulsion StabilisingHexylene Glycol
EmulsifyingEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningAminomethyl Propanol
BufferingLaureth-7
EmulsifyingXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingDisodium EDTA
Water, Dimethicone, Propanediol, Glycerin, Polysilicone-11, Synthetic Fluorphlogopite, Butylene Glycol, Polymethylsilsesquioxane, Ethyl Linoleate, Lauryl Polyglyceryl-3 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone, Retinol, Hydroxypinacolone Retinoate, Bidens Pilosa Extract, Bakuchiol, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Microcitrus Australasica Fruit Extract, Oryza Sativa Bran Extract, Terminalia Chebula Fruit Extract, Glycine Soja Extract, Elaeis Guineensis Oil, Gossypium Herbaceum Seed Oil, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Linum Usitatissimum Seed Oil, Adenosine, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice Powder, Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract, Tocopherol, Dimethyl Isosorbide, Hdi/Trimethylol Hexyllactone Crosspolymer, Polyacrylamide, Phenoxyethanol, Ethylhexyl Hydroxystearate, PEG-12 Dimethicone, C13-14 Isoparaffin, Caprylyl Glycol, Decyl Glucoside, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Hexylene Glycol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Aminomethyl Propanol, Laureth-7, Xanthan Gum, Disodium EDTA
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Adenosine is in every living organism. It is one of four components in nucleic acids that helps store our DNA.
Adenosine has many benefits when used. These benefits include hydrating the skin, smoothing skin, and reducing wrinkles. Once applied, adenosine increases collagen production. It also helps with improving firmness and tissue repair.
Studies have found adenosine may also help with wound healing.
In skincare products, Adenosine is usually derived from yeast.
Learn more about AdenosineDisodium 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 EDTAEthylhexylglycerin (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.
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 GlycerinHelianthus Annuus Seed Oil is the oil derived from the seeds of a Sunflower. Sunflower seed oil is non-fragrant. It is an emollient, meaning it helps to soften the skin.
Sunflower seed oil contains many fatty acids. The fatty acids found in sunflower seeds include (from highest amount to least): linoleic acid, myristic acid, palmitic acid, stearic acid, arachidic acid, oleic acid, and linolenic acid.
These fatty acids help the skin create ceramides. Ceramides play a role in repairing the skin barrier.
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil helps moisturize the skin. This in turn helps the skin look more rejuvenated and smoother.
Sunflowers are rich in vitamin E.
Historians believe Indigenous cultures of North America domesticated sunflowers before corn. Thus they relied on sunflower oil for a variety of uses. One such use is moisturizing skin and hair.
Sunflower seed oil may not be fungal acne safe. We recommend speaking with a professional if you have any concerns.
Learn more about Helianthus Annuus Seed OilHydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid is a form of hyaluronic acid. It is created by the hydrolysis of hyaluronic acid with a high molecular weight. Once created, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid has a low molecular weight.
Low molecular weight HA has been shown to hydrate and increase elasticity of the skin. Increasing elasticity is also associated with reduction of wrinkle depth.
One study found topical low molecular weight hyaluronic acid may be considered for the treatment of rosacea in the adult population. However, we always recommend speaking with a professional about your skin concerns.
Hyaluronic acids are a humectant. This means they draw moisture from the air. Hyaluronic acids help moisturize, soothe, and protect the skin.
Read more about other common forms of hyaluronic acid:
Learn more about Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic AcidPhenoxyethanol is a preservative that has germicide, antimicrobial, and aromatic properties. Studies show that phenoxyethanol can prevent 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.
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 PropanediolWater. 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. Stay hydrated!
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