Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of L'Oreal Dermo-Expertise Eye Defense Eye Cream versus Tula Skincare Glow Hour Brightening & Neutralizing Eye Balm .
Published on August 19, 2021
Overview
What they are
These products are both eye moisturizers. They have a total of 10 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain hyaluronic acid
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for dry skin, brightening skin and sensitive skin
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, silicones or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain fragrances
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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'Oreal Dermo-Expertise Eye Defense Eye Cream 23 ingredients
Tula Skincare Glow Hour Brightening & Neutralizing Eye Balm 45 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 🎉
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Contains Oils
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Not Malassezia Safe
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Contains EU Allergens
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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 🎉
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 🎉
Oil Free
This product is free of oils 🎉
Malassezia Safe
This product is free of malassezia feeding ingredients 🎉
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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L'Oreal Dermo-Expertise Eye Defense Eye Cream 23 ingredients
Tula Skincare Glow Hour Brightening & Neutralizing Eye Balm 45 ingredients
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L'Oreal Dermo-Expertise Eye Defense Eye Cream 23 ingredients
Tula Skincare Glow Hour Brightening & Neutralizing Eye Balm 45 ingredients
Water • Glycerin • Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil • Propanediol • Pentaerythrityl Tetraethylhexanoate • Polyglyceryl-3 Diisostearate • Phenoxyethanol • Carbomer • Caffeine • Myristyl Alcohol • Bisabolol • Methylparaben • Sodium Hydroxide • Xanthan Gum • Mica • Ethylparaben • Disodium EDTA • Avena Sativa Kernel Extract • Citric Acid • CI 77891 • Farnesol • Sodium Hyaluronate • CI 16035
Propanediol • Water • Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice • Mica • Sodium Stearate • Xylitol • Lactococcus Ferment Lysate • Trehalose • Oleth-20 • Glycerin • Citrullus Lanatus Fruit Extract • Lens Esculenta Fruit Extract • Caffeine • Pyrus Malus Fruit Extract • Vaccinium Vitis-Idaea Fruit Extract • Cocos Nucifera Water • Fucus Vesiculosus Extract • Lactic Acid • Hyaluronic Acid • Gluconolactone • Citrus Grandis Seed Extract • Psidium Guajava Leaf Extract • Vaccinium Angustifolium Fruit Extract • Capryloyl Glycerin/Sebacic Acid Copolymer • Tocopherol • Calcium Gluconate • Sclerotium Gum • Menthone Glycerin Acetal • Menthyl Lactate • Ethylhexylglycerin • Sodium PCA • Xanthan Gum • Hexylene Glycol • Citric Acid • Caprylyl Glycol • Sodium Lactate • Sodium Benzoate • Sodium Chloride • Phenoxyethanol • Diheptyl Succinate • Potassium Sorbate • CI 19140 • CI 16035 • CI 77891 • CI 77820
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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'Oreal Dermo-Expertise Eye Defense Eye Cream contains this as ingredient number 1.
Tula Skincare Glow Hour Brightening & Neutralizing Eye Balm 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'Oreal Dermo-Expertise Eye Defense Eye Cream contains this as ingredient number 2.
Tula Skincare Glow Hour Brightening & Neutralizing Eye Balm contains this as ingredient number 10.
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 PropanediolL'Oreal Dermo-Expertise Eye Defense Eye Cream contains this as ingredient number 4.
Tula Skincare Glow Hour Brightening & Neutralizing Eye Balm contains this as ingredient number 1.
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'Oreal Dermo-Expertise Eye Defense Eye Cream contains this as ingredient number 7.
Tula Skincare Glow Hour Brightening & Neutralizing Eye Balm contains this as ingredient number 39.
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'Oreal Dermo-Expertise Eye Defense Eye Cream contains this as ingredient number 9.
Tula Skincare Glow Hour Brightening & Neutralizing Eye Balm contains this as ingredient number 13.
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'Oreal Dermo-Expertise Eye Defense Eye Cream contains this as ingredient number 14.
Tula Skincare Glow Hour Brightening & Neutralizing Eye Balm contains this as ingredient number 32.
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 MicaL'Oreal Dermo-Expertise Eye Defense Eye Cream contains this as ingredient number 15.
Tula Skincare Glow Hour Brightening & Neutralizing Eye Balm contains this as ingredient number 4.
Citric Acid is an AHA derived from citrus fruits (think oranges, lemons, and limes!).
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.
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 look more even.
Read more about some other popular AHA's here:
Learn more about Citric AcidL'Oreal Dermo-Expertise Eye Defense Eye Cream contains this as ingredient number 19.
Tula Skincare Glow Hour Brightening & Neutralizing Eye Balm contains this as ingredient number 34.
Ci 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 77891L'Oreal Dermo-Expertise Eye Defense Eye Cream contains this as ingredient number 20.
Tula Skincare Glow Hour Brightening & Neutralizing Eye Balm contains this as ingredient number 44.
Ci 16035 is a synthetic dark-red dye. This dye is created from an acid called Allura red AC, an azo dye.
Azo dyes need to be purified thoroughly before use. This makes them more stable and longer lasting.
This dye is commonly used in foods, approved by both the FDA and EFSA.
Learn more about CI 16035L'Oreal Dermo-Expertise Eye Defense Eye Cream contains this as ingredient number 23.
Tula Skincare Glow Hour Brightening & Neutralizing Eye Balm contains this as ingredient number 43.
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L'Oreal Dermo-Expertise Eye Defense Eye Cream 23 ingredients
Tula Skincare Glow Hour Brightening & Neutralizing Eye Balm 45 ingredients
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L'Oreal Dermo-Expertise Eye Defense Eye Cream 23 ingredients
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