Lumene Valo Nordic-C Glow Awakening Eye Cream Versus The Outset Smoothing Vitamin C Eye + Expression Lines Cream
Updated on December 22, 2023
Overview
What they are
These products are both cruelty-free and reef safe eye moisturizers. They have a total of 15 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain Vitamin C
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for dry skin, brightening skin, sensitive skin, reducing pores and better texture
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, parabens or silicones
What's Inside
They both contain oils
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Ingredient Info
Lumene Valo Nordic-C Glow Awakening Eye Cream 41 ingredients
The Outset Smoothing Vitamin C Eye + Expression Lines Cream 36 ingredients
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Lumene Valo Nordic-C Glow Awakening Eye Cream 41 ingredients
The Outset Smoothing Vitamin C Eye + Expression Lines Cream 36 ingredients
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Key Ingredients
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningRubus Chamaemorus Fruit Juice Extract
HumectantGlycerin
Humectant
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil
Skin Conditioning
Cetyl Alcohol
Emollient
Decyl Cocoate
Emollient
Sucrose Polystearate
EmollientButyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin Conditioning
Rubus Chamaemorus Seed Extract
Skin ConditioningPanthenol
Skin Conditioning
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Mica
Cosmetic Colorant
Ascorbyl Glucoside
Antioxidant
Hydroxyacetophenone
Antioxidant
Propanediol
SolventSodium Polyglutamate
HumectantUndecane
EmollientCetyl Palmitate
Emollient
Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate
CleansingHydrolyzed Rice Protein
Skin ConditioningTridecane
Perfuming
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Allantoin
Skin Conditioning
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingSodium Hydroxide
BufferingHelianthus Annuus Seed Oil
Emollient
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningDisodium EDTA
Adenosine
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Citrate
BufferingSodium Benzoate
Masking
Biosaccharide Gum-1
Skin ConditioningGlycine Soja Protein
EmulsifyingHydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Superoxide Dismutase
Antioxidant
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
Sodium Dextran Sulfate
Gel Forming
Citric Acid
Buffering
CI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantWater, Rubus Chamaemorus Fruit Juice Extract, Glycerin, Butylene Glycol, Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil, Cetyl Alcohol, Decyl Cocoate, Sucrose Polystearate, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Rubus Chamaemorus Seed Extract, Panthenol, Tocopheryl Acetate, Phenoxyethanol, Mica, Ascorbyl Glucoside, Hydroxyacetophenone, Propanediol, Sodium Polyglutamate, Undecane, Cetyl Palmitate, Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate, Hydrolyzed Rice Protein, Tridecane, Tocopherol, Allantoin, Xanthan Gum, Sodium Hydroxide, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Ethylhexylglycerin, Disodium EDTA, Adenosine, Sodium Citrate, Sodium Benzoate, Biosaccharide Gum-1, Glycine Soja Protein, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Superoxide Dismutase, Potassium Sorbate, Sodium Dextran Sulfate, Citric Acid, CI 77891
Water
Skin ConditioningSilica
Abrasive
Cetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Sucrose Polystearate
EmollientTriheptanoin
Skin ConditioningPropanediol
SolventStearyl Alcohol
Emollient
C13-16 Isoalkane
SolventCetyl Alcohol
Emollient
Glycerin
Humectant
Saccharomyces Ferment
Skin Conditioning
Diheptyl Succinate
EmollientCassia Angustifolia Seed Extract
Skin ConditioningCarrageenan
Ascorbyl Glucoside
Antioxidant
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil
Emollient
Centella Asiatica Extract
Cleansing
Salix Alba Bark Extract
Astringent
Vitis Vinifera Seed Oil
Emollient
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
C13-15 Alkane
SolventCaprylyl Glycol
EmollientCapryloyl Glycerin/Sebacic Acid Copolymer
Skin ConditioningCetyl Palmitate
Emollient
Chlorphenesin
Antimicrobial
Lauroyl Lysine
Skin ConditioningXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingCitric Acid
Buffering
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Potassium Hydroxide
BufferingPotassium Sorbate
Preservative
Sodium Formate
Buffering
Sodium Glycolate
BufferingSodium Hydroxide
BufferingSodium Stearoyl Glutamate
CleansingTetrasodium Glutamate Diacetate
Water, Silica, Cetearyl Alcohol, Sucrose Polystearate, Triheptanoin, Propanediol, Stearyl Alcohol, C13-16 Isoalkane, Cetyl Alcohol, Glycerin, Saccharomyces Ferment, Diheptyl Succinate, Cassia Angustifolia Seed Extract, Carrageenan, Ascorbyl Glucoside, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Centella Asiatica Extract, Salix Alba Bark Extract, Vitis Vinifera Seed Oil, Panthenol, C13-15 Alkane, Caprylyl Glycol, Capryloyl Glycerin/Sebacic Acid Copolymer, Cetyl Palmitate, Chlorphenesin, Lauroyl Lysine, Xanthan Gum, Citric Acid, Phenoxyethanol, Potassium Hydroxide, Potassium Sorbate, Sodium Formate, Sodium Glycolate, Sodium Hydroxide, Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate, Tetrasodium Glutamate Diacetate
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 WaterGlycerin 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 GlycerinCetyl Alcohol is a fatty alcohol. Fatty Alcohols are most often used as an emollient or to thicken a product.
Its main roles are:
Though it has "alcohol" in the name, it is not related to denatured alcohol or ethyl alcohol. The FDA allows products labeled "alcohol-free" to have fatty alcohols.
Learn more about Cetyl AlcoholWe don't have a description for Sucrose Polystearate yet.
Panthenol is a common ingredient that helps hydrate and soothe the skin. It is found naturally in our skin and hair.
There are two forms of panthenol: D and L.
D-panthenol is also known as dexpanthenol. Most cosmetics use dexpanthenol or a mixture of D and L-panthenol.
Panthenol is famous due to its ability to go deeper into the skin's layers. Using this ingredient has numerous pros (and no cons):
Like hyaluronic acid, panthenol is a humectant. Humectants are able to bind and hold large amounts of water to keep skin hydrated.
This ingredient works well for wound healing. It works by increasing tissue in the wound and helps close open wounds.
Once oxidized, panthenol converts to pantothenic acid. Panthothenic acid is found in all living cells.
This ingredient is also referred to as pro-vitamin B5.
Learn more about PanthenolPhenoxyethanol 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.
Ascorbyl Glucoside is a stable form of Vitamin C. It is created by combining glucose from starch.
When applied to skin, Ascorbyl Glucoside turns into Ascorbic Acid.
Ascorbyl Glucoside is an antioxidant. Antioxidants help fight free-radicals, or molecules that may damage skin cells.
It can help to reduce redness, improve skin texture, reduce the effects of aging, reduce the visibility of dark spots, and brighten skin.
Read more about other types of Vitamin C:
Learn more about Ascorbyl GlucosidePropanediol is an all-star ingredient. It softens, hydrates, and smooths the skin.
It’s often used to:
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 PropanediolCetyl Palmitate is a wax-like substance.
It comes from palmitic acid and palmityl alcohol. Cetyl Palmitate may not be safe for Malassezia folliculitis, or fungal-acne.
This ingredient is naturally found in the guava fruit and stony corals.
Learn more about Cetyl PalmitateSodium Stearoyl Glutamate is an emulsifier and helps condition the skin. It is amino acid-based.
In higher amounts, it may act as a cleansing agent.
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 GumSodium 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 HydroxideHelianthus 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 OilPotassium Sorbate is a preservative used to prevent yeast and mold in products. It is commonly found in both cosmetic and food products.
This ingredient comes from potassium salt derived from sorbic acid. Sorbic acid is a natural antibiotic and effective against fungus.
Both potassium sorbate and sorbic acid can be found in baked goods, cheeses, dried meats, dried fruit, ice cream, pickles, wine, yogurt, and more.
You'll often find this ingredient used with other preservatives.
Learn more about Potassium SorbateCitric Acid is an AHA derived from citrus fruits (think oranges, lemons, and limes!).
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 even out skin tone.
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.
Read more about some other popular AHA's here:
Learn more about Citric AcidIngredient Ratings
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