Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Kate Somerville +Retinol Firming Eye Cream versus ISDIN K-Ox Eyes .
Published on April 27, 2023
Overview
What they are
These products are both cruelty-free and reef safe eye moisturizers. They have a total of 7 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, scar healing, dark spots and better texture
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens or parabens
What's Inside
They both contain fragrances 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.
Ingredient Info
Kate Somerville +Retinol Firming Eye Cream 43 ingredients
ISDIN K-Ox Eyes 35 ingredients
Alcohol Free
This product is free of harsh alcohols 🎉
Contains Silicon
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Contains Fragrance
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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 🎉
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Contains Fragrance
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Contains Sulfate
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Paraben Free
This product is free of parabens 🎉
Oil Free
This product is free of oils 🎉
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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Kate Somerville +Retinol Firming Eye Cream 43 ingredients
ISDIN K-Ox Eyes 35 ingredients
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Join SkinSortIngredients Compared
Ingredients that are highlighted in purple are present in both products.
Kate Somerville +Retinol Firming Eye Cream 43 ingredients
ISDIN K-Ox Eyes 35 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 • Isohexadecane • Isopropyl Myristate • Ppg-15 Stearyl Ether • Peg-30 Dipolyhydroxystearate • Phytonadione Epoxide • Magnesium Sulfate • Phenoxyethanol • Parfum • Cera Microcristallina • CI 77891 • Sodium Dextran Sulfate • Acrylates/C12-22 Alkyl Methacrylate Copolymer • Steareth-20 • Hesperidin Methyl Chalcone • Disodium EDTA • Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid • Ethylhexylglycerin • Peg-8 • Pentylene Glycol • Tocopherol • Chlorhexidine Digluconate • N-Hydroxysuccinimide • BHT • Potassium Sorbate • Dipeptide-2 • Ascorbyl Palmitate • Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7 • Citric Acid • Ascorbic Acid • Chrysin • Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1 • Sodium Citrate • Biotin
Ingredients Side-by-side
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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.
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.
ISDIN K-Ox Eyes contains this as ingredient number 1.
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.
ISDIN K-Ox Eyes contains this as ingredient number 2.
Hydrolyzed 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 AcidKate Somerville +Retinol Firming Eye Cream contains this as ingredient number 15.
ISDIN K-Ox Eyes contains this as ingredient number 18.
Tocopherol (also known as Vitamin E) is a common antioxidant used to help protect the skin from free-radicals and strengthen the skin barrier. It's also fat soluble - this means our skin is great at absorbing it.
Vitamin E also helps keep your natural skin lipids healthy. Your lipid skin barrier naturally consists of lipids, ceramides, and fatty acids. Vitamin E offers extra protection for your skin’s lipid barrier, keeping your skin healthy and nourished.
Another benefit is a bit of UV protection. Vitamin E helps reduce the damage caused by UVB rays. (It should not replace your sunscreen). Combining it with Vitamin C can decrease sunburned cells and hyperpigmentation after UV exposure.
You might have noticed Vitamin E + C often paired together. This is because it is great at stabilizing Vitamin C. Using the two together helps increase the effectiveness of both ingredients.
There are often claims that Vitamin E can reduce/prevent scarring, but these claims haven't been confirmed by scientific research.
Learn more about TocopherolKate Somerville +Retinol Firming Eye Cream contains this as ingredient number 27.
ISDIN K-Ox Eyes contains this as ingredient number 22.
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.
ISDIN K-Ox Eyes contains this as ingredient number 9.
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.
ISDIN K-Ox Eyes contains this as ingredient number 19.
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 EDTAKate Somerville +Retinol Firming Eye Cream contains this as ingredient number 43.
ISDIN K-Ox Eyes contains this as ingredient number 17.
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Kate Somerville +Retinol Firming Eye Cream 43 ingredients
ISDIN K-Ox Eyes 35 ingredients
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Kate Somerville +Retinol Firming Eye Cream 43 ingredients
ISDIN K-Ox Eyes 35 ingredients
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Kate Somerville +Retinol Firming Eye Cream 43 ingredients
ISDIN K-Ox Eyes 35 ingredients
Valerija
Used it for over a year, but didn't see any results with regard to fine lines. It has a nice applicator and is both very hydrating & moisturizing....
Used it for over a year, but didn't see any results with regard to fine lines. It has a nice applicator and is both very hydrating & moisturizing. However, the fragrance is a bit too strong and it would occasionally irritate my eyes. I'd rate it 3.5 stars just because it is very hydrating (unfortunately, no halves on SkinSort).
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