Kate Somerville Line Release Under Eye Repair Cream Versus Biossance Squalane + Marine Algae Eye Cream
Updated on July 18, 2023
Overview
What they are
These products are both cruelty-free and reef safe eye moisturizers. They have a total of 5 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain 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, common allergens, fragrances, oils or parabens
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Ingredient Info
Kate Somerville Line Release Under Eye Repair Cream 58 ingredients
Biossance Squalane + Marine Algae Eye Cream 21 ingredients
What's inside (and what isn't)
What's inside (and what isn't)
At a glance
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Kate Somerville Line Release Under Eye Repair Cream 58 ingredients
Biossance Squalane + Marine Algae Eye Cream 21 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningCyclopentasiloxane
Emollient
C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate
AntimicrobialPhenyl Trimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Glycerin
Humectant
Cyclotetrasiloxane
Emollient
PPG-12/Smdi Copolymer
EmollientTheobroma Grandiflorum Seed Butter
Skin Conditioning
Cetyl PEG/PPG-10/1 Dimethicone
Emulsifying
Dimethicone
Emollient
Microcrystalline Wax
Emulsion Stabilising
Sodium Chloride
Masking
Polysilicone-11
Acetyl Hexapeptide-8
Humectant
Cucumis Sativus Fruit Extract
EmollientTribehenin
Emollient
Cetyl Esters
Emollient
Sodium PCA
HumectantHydrolyzed Rice Protein
Skin ConditioningCeramide Ng
Skin Conditioning
Phospholipids
Skin ConditioningTrehalose
HumectantGlycine Soja Protein
EmulsifyingTocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Glycine
Buffering
Lysine
Skin ConditioningPalmitoyl Hexapeptide-12
Skin Conditioning
Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1
Skin Conditioning
Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7
Skin Conditioning
Ascorbyl Palmitate
Antioxidant
PEG-10 Phytosterol
EmulsifyingRetinyl Palmitate
Skin Conditioning
Proline
Skin ConditioningButylene Glycol
Humectant
Dimethiconol
Emollient
Ethylhexyl Cocoate
Emollient
PEG/PPG-18/18 Dimethicone
Emulsifying
Urea
Buffering
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningCaprylyl Glycol
EmollientCarbomer
Emulsion StabilisingHexylene Glycol
EmulsifyingDipeptide Diaminobutyroyl Benzylamide Diacetate
Skin Conditioning
Hydrogenated Lecithin
EmulsifyingHydroxycetyl Hydroxyethyl Dimonium Chloride
Polysorbate 20
Emulsifying
Superoxide Dismutase
Antioxidant
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingSalicylic Acid
Masking
Sorbic Acid
Preservative
Citric Acid
Buffering
Lecithin
EmollientGlycosphingolipids
EmollientPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
Sodium Dextran Sulfate
Gel Forming
Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate
Antioxidant
Water, Cyclopentasiloxane, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Phenyl Trimethicone, Glycerin, Cyclotetrasiloxane, PPG-12/Smdi Copolymer, Theobroma Grandiflorum Seed Butter, Cetyl PEG/PPG-10/1 Dimethicone, Dimethicone, Microcrystalline Wax, Sodium Chloride, Polysilicone-11, Acetyl Hexapeptide-8, Cucumis Sativus Fruit Extract, Tribehenin, Cetyl Esters, Sodium PCA, Hydrolyzed Rice Protein, Ceramide Ng, Phospholipids, Trehalose, Glycine Soja Protein, Tocopheryl Acetate, Glycine, Lysine, Palmitoyl Hexapeptide-12, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1, Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7, Ascorbyl Palmitate, PEG-10 Phytosterol, Retinyl Palmitate, Proline, Butylene Glycol, Dimethiconol, Ethylhexyl Cocoate, PEG/PPG-18/18 Dimethicone, Urea, Ethylhexylglycerin, Caprylyl Glycol, Carbomer, Hexylene Glycol, Dipeptide Diaminobutyroyl Benzylamide Diacetate, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Hydroxycetyl Hydroxyethyl Dimonium Chloride, Polysorbate 20, Superoxide Dismutase, Xanthan Gum, Salicylic Acid, Sorbic Acid, Citric Acid, Lecithin, Glycosphingolipids, Phenoxyethanol, Sodium Benzoate, Potassium Sorbate, Sodium Dextran Sulfate, Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate
Water
Skin ConditioningCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride
MaskingSqualane
Emollient
Glycerin
Humectant
Sorbitan Olivate
Emulsifying
Cetearyl Olivate
Jojoba Esters
Emollient
Glyceryl Stearate Se
Emulsifying
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer
Emulsion StabilisingCetyl Palmitate
Emollient
Spilanthes Acmella Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningPalmitoyl Tripeptide-5
Skin Conditioning
Sorbitan Palmitate
Emulsifying
Dunaliella Salina Extract
Skin ConditioningAstaxanthin
Skin ConditioningSodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningTocopherol
Antioxidant
Citric Acid
Buffering
Water, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Squalane, Glycerin, Sorbitan Olivate, Cetearyl Olivate, Jojoba Esters, Glyceryl Stearate Se, Panthenol, Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Cetyl Palmitate, Spilanthes Acmella Flower Extract, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-5, Sorbitan Palmitate, Dunaliella Salina Extract, Astaxanthin, Sodium Hyaluronate, Phenoxyethanol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Tocopherol, Citric Acid
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
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. If you see this, drink a glass of water. Stay hydrated!
Learn more about WaterGlycerin 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 GlycerinEthylhexylglycerin (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.
Citric Acid is an AHA derived from citrus fruits (think oranges, lemons, and limes!).
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 even out skin tone.
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.
Read more about some other popular AHA's here:
Learn more about Citric 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.
Ingredient Ratings
Here's what our community thinks of the ingredients in these products.
When to use
Kate Somerville Line Release Under Eye Repair Cream 58 ingredients
Biossance Squalane + Marine Algae Eye Cream 21 ingredients
Reviews
Here's what our community thinks
Biossance Squalane + Marine Algae Eye Cream 21 ingredients
TL;DR: Expensive, but softens my under eye wrinkles tremendously!
I received this as a sample from Sephora while getting something else, and since I was looking for an eye cream, trialed this.
I actually really like it, and it didn't irritate my under eye area at all. Didn't notice any breakouts in the area while using it either, and it left my skin nice and hydrated. I pat it into my skin Show more
This has been fantastic for healing the skin around my eyes after a bout of nasty blepharitis caused by blasting my eyes with too much vitamin c.
Highly recommended for recovery of dry, damaged skin.
