Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Kate Somerville +Retinol Firming Eye Cream versus Glow Recipe Avocado Melt Retinol Eye Sleeping Mask .
Last updated on September 18, 2023. Published on April 27, 2023
Overview
What they are
These products are both cruelty-free and reef safe . They have a total of 11 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain hyaluronic acid, retinoid and Vitamin E
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for fighting acne, anti aging, dry skin, brightening 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 fragrances and oils
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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 Mask
Eye masks are used to add moisture back into the skin around the eyes; these can be overnight masks or eye patches.
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Ingredient Info
Kate Somerville +Retinol Firming Eye Cream 43 ingredients
Glow Recipe Avocado Melt Retinol Eye Sleeping Mask 57 ingredients
Alcohol Free
This product is free of harsh alcohols 🎉
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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 🎉
Silicon Free
This product is free of silicons 🎉
Contains Fragrance
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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 🎉
Vegan
This product is vegan 🎉
Cruelty Free
This product is cruelty-free 🎉
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Kate Somerville +Retinol Firming Eye Cream 43 ingredients
Glow Recipe Avocado Melt Retinol Eye Sleeping Mask 57 ingredients
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Ingredients that are highlighted in purple are present in both products.
Kate Somerville +Retinol Firming Eye Cream 43 ingredients
Glow Recipe Avocado Melt Retinol Eye Sleeping Mask 57 ingredients
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
Water • Glycerin • Propanediol • Glyceryl Stearate • Cetearyl Alcohol • Persea Gratissima Oil • C9-12 Alkane • Sodium Lauroyl Glutamate • Stearic Acid • Persea Gratissima Fruit Extract • Squalane • Niacinamide • Ethylhexylglycerin • Hexylresorcinol • Oryza Sativa Extract • Tocopheryl Acetate • Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice • Coffea Arabica Fruit Extract • Hyaluronic Acid • Ethylhexyl Palmitate • Sodium Hyaluronate • Retinol • Pei-10 • Hydrated Silica • Sodium Chloride • Fructan • Maltodextrin • Spirulina Maxima Extract • Curcumin • Butyrospermum Parkii Butter • Potassium Chloride • Potassium Phosphate • Butylene Glycol • Sodium Phosphate • Hydrogenated Starch Hydrolysate • Maltooligosyl Glucoside • Arginine • Silica Dimethyl Silylate • Sodium Dilauramidoglutamide Lysine • Sodium Hydroxide • Citric Acid • Caprylyl Glycol • Kaolin • Carthamus Tinctorius Seed Extract • Lavandula Angustifolia Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract • Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract • Ppg-3 Benzyl Ether Myristate • Polyisobutene • Pvp • C13-15 Alkane • Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer • Sodium Hydroxypropylsulfonate Laurylglucoside Crosspolymer • Hexylene Glycol • Potassium Sorbate • Sodium Benzoate • Phenoxyethanol • Aroma
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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 WaterKate Somerville +Retinol Firming Eye Cream contains this as ingredient number 1.
Glow Recipe Avocado Melt Retinol Eye Sleeping Mask 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 PropanediolKate Somerville +Retinol Firming Eye Cream contains this as ingredient number 3.
Glow Recipe Avocado Melt Retinol Eye Sleeping Mask contains this as ingredient number 3.
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 GlycerinKate Somerville +Retinol Firming Eye Cream contains this as ingredient number 4.
Glow Recipe Avocado Melt Retinol Eye Sleeping Mask contains this as ingredient number 2.
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.
Kate Somerville +Retinol Firming Eye Cream contains this as ingredient number 7.
Glow Recipe Avocado Melt Retinol Eye Sleeping Mask contains this as ingredient number 33.
Retinol is a gold-standard ingredient for anti-aging. It is a form of Vitamin A and belongs to the class of retinoids that also includes tretinoin.
Why is retinol famous?
It has the most scientific studies backing up its skin benefits out of all the non-prescription ingredients.
Retinol is proven to:
This is why retinol is effective at removing wrinkles, fading dark spots, treating acne, and reducing the appearance of pores.
Studies show retinol is less effective when exposed to UV. Be sure to look for appropriate packaging to keep your retinol potent (similar to Vitamin C).
Using retinol or any retinoids will increase sun-sensitivity in the first few months. Though studies show retinoids increase your skin's natural SPF with continuous use, it is best to always wear sunscreen and sun-protection.
We recommend speaking with a medical professional about using this ingredient during pregnancy.
Retinol may cause irritation in some people, so be sure to patch test. Experts recommend 'ramping up' retinol use: start using this ingredient once a week and work up to using it daily.
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Learn more about RetinolKate Somerville +Retinol Firming Eye Cream contains this as ingredient number 11.
Glow Recipe Avocado Melt Retinol Eye Sleeping Mask contains this as ingredient number 22.
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 ExtractKate Somerville +Retinol Firming Eye Cream contains this as ingredient number 26.
Glow Recipe Avocado Melt Retinol Eye Sleeping Mask contains this as ingredient number 46.
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 +Retinol Firming Eye Cream contains this as ingredient number 31.
Glow Recipe Avocado Melt Retinol Eye Sleeping Mask contains this as ingredient number 56.
Caprylyl Glycol is a humectant and emollient, meaning it attracts and preserves moisture.
It is a common ingredient in many products, especially those designed to hydrate skin. The primary benefits are retaining moisture, skin softening, and promoting a healthy skin barrier.
Though Caprylyl Glycol is an alcohol derived from fatty acids, it is not the kind that can dry out skin.
This ingredient is also used as a preservative to extend the life of products. It has slight antimicrobial properties.
Learn more about Caprylyl GlycolKate Somerville +Retinol Firming Eye Cream contains this as ingredient number 35.
Glow Recipe Avocado Melt Retinol Eye Sleeping Mask contains this as ingredient number 42.
Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer is a synthetic polymer. It is used to thicken and improve the texture of products.
Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer is also an emulsifier. Due to its properties, it can prevent water and oil ingredients from separating.
Kate Somerville +Retinol Firming Eye Cream contains this as ingredient number 37.
Glow Recipe Avocado Melt Retinol Eye Sleeping Mask contains this as ingredient number 51.
Hexylene Glycol is a surfactant. Glycols are a class of alcohols. Hexylene Glycol is a surfactant and emulsifier.
As a surfactant, Hexylene Glycol helps gather dirt and oil on your skin to be washed away.
As an emulsifier, Hexylene Glycol helps keep water and oil together. This prevents them from separating in a product. Hexylene Glycol also thins out the texture of a product by lessening viscosity.
Hexylene Glycol has a small molecular weight.
Learn more about Hexylene GlycolKate Somerville +Retinol Firming Eye Cream contains this as ingredient number 38.
Glow Recipe Avocado Melt Retinol Eye Sleeping Mask contains this as ingredient number 53.
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.
Kate Somerville +Retinol Firming Eye Cream contains this as ingredient number 39.
Glow Recipe Avocado Melt Retinol Eye Sleeping Mask contains this as ingredient number 13.
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Kate Somerville +Retinol Firming Eye Cream 43 ingredients
Glow Recipe Avocado Melt Retinol Eye Sleeping Mask 57 ingredients
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