KIKO Milano Hydra Pro Eyes Versus Yon-ka Excellence Code Contours
Updated on January 10, 2024
Overview
What they are
These products are both cruelty-free and reef safe eye moisturizers. They have a total of 13 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain exfoliants, hyaluronic acid and Vitamin E
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for fighting acne, anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin, sensitive skin, oily skin, reducing pores, scar healing and dark spots
Free From
They both do not contain any parabens or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain fragrances and oils
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Ingredient Info
KIKO Milano Hydra Pro Eyes 36 ingredients
Yon-ka Excellence Code Contours 57 ingredients
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KIKO Milano Hydra Pro Eyes 36 ingredients
Yon-ka Excellence Code Contours 57 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningButylene Glycol
Humectant
Glyceryl Stearate
Emollient
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil
Emollient
PEG-100 Stearate
Glycerin
Humectant
Behenyl Alcohol
Emollient
Ethylhexyl Palmitate
Emollient
Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
Emollient
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Acacia Senegal Gum
MaskingCaprylyl Glycol
EmollientPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
Caffeine
Skin ConditioningCarnitine Hcl
HumectantMica
Cosmetic Colorant
Cetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Carbomer
Emulsion StabilisingEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningAllantoin
Skin Conditioning
Hexylene Glycol
EmulsifyingSodium Hydroxide
BufferingHydrolyzed Rhizobian Gum
Potassium Behenoyl Hydroxyproline
Antioxidant
Disodium EDTA
Pentadecalactone
Masking
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Behenic Acid
Cleansing
Glycine Soja Oil
Emollient
Portulaca Oleracea Extract
Skin ConditioningTin Oxide
Abrasive
Capsicum Annuum Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningRosa Centifolia Flower Extract
AstringentNicotiana Sylvestris Leaf Cell Culture
Skin ConditioningCI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantWater, Butylene Glycol, Glyceryl Stearate, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, PEG-100 Stearate, Glycerin, Behenyl Alcohol, Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Niacinamide, Acacia Senegal Gum, Caprylyl Glycol, Phenoxyethanol, Caffeine, Carnitine Hcl, Mica, Cetearyl Alcohol, Carbomer, Ethylhexylglycerin, Allantoin, Hexylene Glycol, Sodium Hydroxide, Hydrolyzed Rhizobian Gum, Potassium Behenoyl Hydroxyproline, Disodium EDTA, Pentadecalactone, Sodium Hyaluronate, Tocopherol, Behenic Acid, Glycine Soja Oil, Portulaca Oleracea Extract, Tin Oxide, Capsicum Annuum Leaf Extract, Rosa Centifolia Flower Extract, Nicotiana Sylvestris Leaf Cell Culture, CI 77891
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Silica
Abrasive
Cetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Hydrogenated Olive Oil Myristyl Esters
Emulsion Stabilising
Hydrogenated Coconut Oil
Emollient
Mangifera Indica Seed Butter
Skin Conditioning
Isodecyl Neopentanoate
EmollientEthylhexyl Palmitate
Emollient
Squalane
Emollient
Alcohol
Antimicrobial
Cetearyl Glucoside
EmulsifyingPersea Gratissima Oil
Skin Conditioning
Vitis Vinifera Seed Oil
Emollient
Albizia Julibrissin Bark Extract
MaskingAmmonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer
Glyceryl Stearate
Emollient
PEG-100 Stearate
Mica
Cosmetic Colorant
Retinyl Palmitate
Skin Conditioning
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Hydrolyzed Lupine Protein
Skin ConditioningPalmaria Palmata Extract
Skin ProtectingBisabolol
Masking
Medicago Sativa Seed Extract
Skin ConditioningTropaeolum Majus Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract
Skin ConditioningOnopordum Acanthium Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract
Skin ConditioningCitrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil
Emollient
Lecithin
EmollientGuaiacum Officinale Wood Oil
Masking
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Ascorbyl Palmitate
Antioxidant
Citrus Limon Peel Oil
Masking
Citrus Nobilis Peel Oil
Masking
Darutoside
Skin ConditioningDipteryx Odorata Bean Extract
Masking
Ubiquinone
Antioxidant
Rosa Damascena Flower Oil
Masking
Glucomannan
Skin ConditioningParfum
Masking
Dimethicone
Emollient
Citric Acid
Buffering
Trihydroxystearin
Skin Conditioning
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Sodium Dehydroacetate
Preservative
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningSodium Benzoate
Masking
CI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77491
Cosmetic ColorantLimonene
Perfuming
Citronellol
Perfuming
Linalool
Perfuming
Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone
Perfuming
Eugenol
Perfuming
Geraniol
Perfuming
Water, Glycerin, Silica, Cetearyl Alcohol, Hydrogenated Olive Oil Myristyl Esters, Hydrogenated Coconut Oil, Mangifera Indica Seed Butter, Isodecyl Neopentanoate, Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Squalane, Alcohol, Cetearyl Glucoside, Persea Gratissima Oil, Vitis Vinifera Seed Oil, Albizia Julibrissin Bark Extract, Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer, Glyceryl Stearate, PEG-100 Stearate, Mica, Retinyl Palmitate, Tocopheryl Acetate, Hydrolyzed Lupine Protein, Palmaria Palmata Extract, Bisabolol, Medicago Sativa Seed Extract, Tropaeolum Majus Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract, Onopordum Acanthium Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract, Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Lecithin, Guaiacum Officinale Wood Oil, Sodium Hyaluronate, Tocopherol, Ascorbyl Palmitate, Citrus Limon Peel Oil, Citrus Nobilis Peel Oil, Darutoside, Dipteryx Odorata Bean Extract, Ubiquinone, Rosa Damascena Flower Oil, Glucomannan, Parfum, Dimethicone, Citric Acid, Trihydroxystearin, Phenoxyethanol, Sodium Dehydroacetate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Sodium Benzoate, CI 77891, CI 77491, Limonene, Citronellol, Linalool, Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone, Eugenol, Geraniol
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 WaterGlyceryl Stearate is a mix of glycerin and stearic acid.
It is used to stabilize the mixing of water and oil ingredients. By preventing these ingredients from separating, it can help elongate shelf life. It can also help thicken the product's texture.
As an emollient, it helps soften skin and supports barrier-replenishing ingredients.
In cosmetics, Glyceryl Stearate is often made from vegetable oils or synthetically produced.
This ingredient may not be fungal-acne safe
Fun fact: The human body also creates Glyceryl Stearate naturally.
Learn more about Glyceryl StearateHelianthus 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 OilPeg-100 Stearate is an emollient and emulsifier. As an emollient, it helps keep skin soft by trapping moisture in. On the other hand, emulsifiers help prevent oil and water from separating in a product.
PEGS are a hydrophilic polyether compound . There are 100 ethylene oxide monomers in Peg-100 Stearate. Peg-100 Stearate is polyethylene glycol ester of stearic acid.
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 GlycerinEthylhexyl Palmitate is created from 2-ethylhexyl alcohol and palmitic acid. It is a fatty acid ester.
The fatty acid content of Ethylhexyl Palmitate makes it an emollient. Emollients help soften and hydrate your skin by trapping moisture within.
Ethylhexyl Palmitate is also used to help improve the texture of cosmetics. It helps other ingredient dissolve in products and help disperse ingredients more evenly. In fact, it is commonly used to evenly mix sunscreen ingredients such as avobenzone and ethylhexyl triazone. It can also help stabilize the fragrances in a product as a fragrance fixative.
Ethylhexyl Palmitate can be used to substitute mineral oil.
Learn more about Ethylhexyl PalmitatePhenoxyethanol 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.
Mica refers to a group of silicate minerals. Mica crystals are easily split to give products a shimmer. These crystals are able to reflect light to temporarily give your skin a glowy look.
Mica is found to be safe. Trace amounts of heavy metals may be found in mica, but these metals are not harmful in our personal products.
Mica has been used since prehistoric times throughout the world. Ancient Egyptian, Indian, Greek, Roman, Aztec, and Chinese civilizations have used mica.
Mica can be naturally found throughout the world. However, some sources of mica may be controversial. In 2016, mica mined in the Jharkhand state in India was found to be using child labor. However, companies are able to source ethical mica affiliated with international organizations that monitor the mica supply chain.
Learn more about MicaCetearyl alcohol is a mixture of two fatty alcohols: cetyl alcohol and stearyl alcohol. It is mainly used as an emulsifier. Emulsifiers help prevent the separation of oils and products. Due to its composition, it can also be used to thicken a product or help create foam.
Cetearyl alcohol is an emollient. Emollients help soothe and hydrate the skin by trapping moisture.
Studies show Cetearyl alcohol is non-toxic and non-irritating. The FDA allows products labeled "alcohol-free" to have fatty alcohols.
This ingredient is usually derived from plant oils such as palm, vegetable, or coconut oils. There is debate on whether this ingredient will cause acne.
Due to the fatty acid base, this ingredient may not be Malassezia folliculitis safe.
Learn more about Cetearyl AlcoholEthylhexylglycerin (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.
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:
Learn more about Sodium HyaluronateTocopherol (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 TocopherolCi 77891 is a white pigment from Titanium dioxide. It is naturally found in minerals such as rutile and ilmenite.
It's main function is to add a white color to cosmetics. It can also be mixed with other colors to create different shades.
Ci 77891 is commonly found in sunscreens due to its ability to block UV rays.
Learn more about CI 77891Ingredient Ratings
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