Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of L'Occitane Immortelle Precious Eye Balm versus Boots Ingredients Caffeine Eye Cream .
Last updated on February 26, 2024. Published on February 28, 2024
Overview
What they are
These products are both eye moisturizers. They have a total of 12 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain hyaluronic acid and Vitamin E
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for dry skin and brightening skin
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens or sulfates
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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.
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Ingredient Info
L'Occitane Immortelle Precious Eye Balm 38 ingredients
Boots Ingredients Caffeine Eye Cream 24 ingredients
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
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 😥
Not Cruelty Free
This product is not cruelty-free 😥
Alcohol Free
This product is free of harsh alcohols 🎉
Contains Silicon
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Fragrance Free
This product is free of fragrances 🎉
Sulfate Free
This product is free of sulfates 🎉
Contains Parabens
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Oil Free
This product is free of oils 🎉
Not Malassezia Safe
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Not Reef Safe
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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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L'Occitane Immortelle Precious Eye Balm 38 ingredients
Boots Ingredients Caffeine Eye Cream 24 ingredients
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Ingredients that are highlighted in purple are present in both products.
L'Occitane Immortelle Precious Eye Balm 38 ingredients
Boots Ingredients Caffeine Eye Cream 24 ingredients
Water • Polymethyl Methacrylate • Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride • Glycerin • Myreth-3 Myristate • 2-Hydroxyethyl Acrylate • Vp/Va Copolymer • Methylpropanediol • Sorbitol • Isononyl Isononanoate • Helichrysum Italicum Extract • Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil • Helichrysum Italicum Flower Oil • Rosa Centifolia Flower Water • Oenothera Biennis Oil • Borago Officinalis Seed Oil • Butyrospermum Parkii Butter • Caffeine • Escin • Hyaluronic Acid • Corn Starch Modified • Phenoxyethanol • Chlorphenesin • Ethylhexylglycerin • Carbomer • Xanthan Gum • Polysorbate 60 • Sorbitan Isostearate • Sodium Iodide • Sodium Hydroxide • Sucrose Palmitate • Disodium EDTA • Silanetriol • Glyceryl Linoleate • Sodium Benzoate • Citric Acid • Tocopherol • Potassium Sorbate
Water • Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride • Butylene Glycol • Glycerin • Peg-100 Stearate • Glyceryl Stearate • Butyrospermum Parkii Butter • Dimethicone • Siloxanetriol Alginate • Carbomer • Phenoxyethanol • Methylparaben • Sodium Hydroxide • Potassium Cetyl Phosphate • Tocopheryl Acetate • Ethylhexylglycerin • Chlorphenesin • Xanthan Gum • Caffeine • Sodium Hyaluronate • Disodium EDTA • Sodium Methylparaben • Sorbic Acid • Propylparaben
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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 WaterL'Occitane Immortelle Precious Eye Balm contains this as ingredient number 1.
Boots Ingredients Caffeine Eye Cream contains this as ingredient number 1.
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride is an emollient, solvent, and texture enhancer. It is considered a skin-softener by helping the skin prevent moisture loss.
Within a product, Caprylic Triglyceride can thicken the product and make spreadability easier by dissolving clumping compounds. An added benefit of Caprylic Triglyceride is its antioxidant properties.
Caprylic Triglyceride is made by combining glycerin with coconut oil, forming a clear liquid. Caprylic Triglyceride has not been found to be toxic for human use in concentrations under 50%.
While there is an assumption Caprylic Triglyceride can clog pores due to it being derived from coconut oil, there is no research supporting this.
Learn more about Caprylic/Capric TriglycerideL'Occitane Immortelle Precious Eye Balm contains this as ingredient number 3.
Boots Ingredients Caffeine Eye Cream contains this as ingredient number 2.
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 GlycerinL'Occitane Immortelle Precious Eye Balm contains this as ingredient number 4.
Boots Ingredients Caffeine Eye Cream contains this as ingredient number 4.
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter is a plant lipid from the fruit of the Shea Tree. It is an effective skin hydrator and emollient.
Emollients help soothe and soften your skin. It does this by creating a protective film on your skin. This barrier helps trap moisture and keeps your skin hydrated. Emollients may be effective at treating dry or itchy skin.
Shea butter is rich in antioxidants. Antioxidants help fight free-radicals, or molecules that may harm the body. It is also full of fatty acids including stearic acid and linoleic acid. These acids help replenish the skin and keep skin moisturized.
While Shea Butter has an SPF rating of about 3-4, it is not a sunscreen replacement.
Shea butter may not be fungal acne safe. We recommend speaking with a professional if you have any concerns.
Learn more about Butyrospermum Parkii ButterL'Occitane Immortelle Precious Eye Balm contains this as ingredient number 17.
Boots Ingredients Caffeine Eye Cream contains this as ingredient number 7.
Caffeine is most associated with coffee, tea, and cacao. In skincare, it helps with calming inflammation and anti-aging.
Caffeine is an antioxidants, which help with the signs of aging. This is because antioxidants help fight skin-damaging free radical molecules.
While caffeine is used to treat cellulite and and dark circles, further studies are needed to prove this. It has been believed to help with these skin conditions due to its ability to dilate blood vessels and increase blood flow.
Some studies are looking into caffeine's ability to protect against UV rays.
Learn more about CaffeineL'Occitane Immortelle Precious Eye Balm contains this as ingredient number 18.
Boots Ingredients Caffeine Eye Cream contains this as ingredient number 19.
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.
L'Occitane Immortelle Precious Eye Balm contains this as ingredient number 22.
Boots Ingredients Caffeine Eye Cream contains this as ingredient number 11.
Chlorphenesin is a synthetic preservative. It helps protect a product against bacteria in order to extend shelf life. In most cases, Chlorphenesin is paired with other preservatives such as phenoxyethanol and caprylyl glycol.
Chlorphenesin is a biocide. This means it is able to help fight the microorganisms on our skin. It is also able to fight odor-releasing bacteria.
Chlorphenesin is soluble in both water and glycerin.
Studies show Chlorphenesin is easily absorbed by our skin. You should speak with a skincare professional if you have concerns about using Chlorphenesin.
Learn more about ChlorphenesinL'Occitane Immortelle Precious Eye Balm contains this as ingredient number 23.
Boots Ingredients Caffeine Eye Cream contains this as ingredient number 17.
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.
L'Occitane Immortelle Precious Eye Balm contains this as ingredient number 24.
Boots Ingredients Caffeine Eye Cream contains this as ingredient number 16.
Carbomer is a polymer of acrylic acid. Its main role is to create gel consistency within products.
Carbomer is commonly found in many types of cosmetics products. It is found to be safe in concentrations up to 15%. However, a high amount of carbomer can cause pilling or balling up of products. Most products contain 1% of less of carbomer.
L'Occitane Immortelle Precious Eye Balm contains this as ingredient number 25.
Boots Ingredients Caffeine Eye Cream contains this as ingredient number 10.
Xanthan gum is used as a stabilizer and thickener within cosmetic products. It helps give products a sticky, thick feeling - preventing them from being too runny.
On the technical side of things, xanthan gum is a polysaccharide - a combination consisting of multiple sugar molecules bonded together.
Xanthan gum is a pretty common and great ingredient. It is a natural, non-toxic, non-irritating ingredient that is also commonly used in food products.
Learn more about Xanthan GumL'Occitane Immortelle Precious Eye Balm contains this as ingredient number 26.
Boots Ingredients Caffeine Eye Cream contains this as ingredient number 18.
Sodium Hydroxide is also known as lye or caustic soda. It is used to adjust the pH of products; many ingredients require a specific pH to be effective.
In small amounts, sodium hydroxide is considered safe to use. However, large amounts may cause chemical burns due to its high alkaline.
Your skin has a natural pH and acid mantle. This acid mantle helps prevent harmful bacteria from breaking through. The acid mantle also helps keep your skin hydrated.
"Alkaline" refers to a high pH level. A low pH level would be considered acidic.
Learn more about Sodium HydroxideL'Occitane Immortelle Precious Eye Balm contains this as ingredient number 30.
Boots Ingredients Caffeine Eye Cream contains this as ingredient number 13.
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 EDTAL'Occitane Immortelle Precious Eye Balm contains this as ingredient number 32.
Boots Ingredients Caffeine Eye Cream contains this as ingredient number 21.
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L'Occitane Immortelle Precious Eye Balm 38 ingredients
Boots Ingredients Caffeine Eye Cream 24 ingredients
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