MediFlower Aronyx Hyaluronic Acid Collagen Eye Patch Versus The Ordinary Caffeine Solution 5% + EGCG
Updated on May 14, 2024
Overview
What they are
These products are both fungal acne (malassezia) safe and reef safe . They have a total of 4 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain hyaluronic acid
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin, oily skin and reducing pores
Free From
They both do not contain any oils, parabens, silicones or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain fragrances
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Ingredient Info
MediFlower Aronyx Hyaluronic Acid Collagen Eye Patch 27 ingredients
The Ordinary Caffeine Solution 5% + EGCG 25 ingredients
About this product
About this product
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MediFlower Aronyx Hyaluronic Acid Collagen Eye Patch 27 ingredients
The Ordinary Caffeine Solution 5% + EGCG 25 ingredients
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Key Ingredients
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Dipropylene Glycol
MaskingChondrus Crispus
MaskingCeratonia Siliqua Gum
EmollientButylene Glycol
Humectant
Glucose
HumectantSodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Potassium Chloride
Pearl Powder
Hydroxyethylcellulose
Emulsion StabilisingCollagen
Moisturising
Cyamopsis Tetragonoloba Gum
Emulsion StabilisingEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningDisodium EDTA
Parfum
Masking
Citrus Unshiu Peel Extract
MaskingAloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract
Emollient
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
Antimicrobial
Algae Extract
Emollient
Rose Extract
Skin ConditioningAnthemis Nobilis Flower Extract
Masking
Punica Granatum Fruit Extract
AntioxidantMelaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Water
Antimicrobial
Eucalyptus Globulus Leaf Extract
Perfuming
Glycine Soja Phytoplacenta Extract
Skin ConditioningCI 77499
Cosmetic ColorantWater, Glycerin, Dipropylene Glycol, Chondrus Crispus, Ceratonia Siliqua Gum, Butylene Glycol, Glucose, Sodium Hyaluronate, Potassium Chloride, Pearl Powder, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Collagen, Cyamopsis Tetragonoloba Gum, Ethylhexylglycerin, Disodium EDTA, Parfum, Citrus Unshiu Peel Extract, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Algae Extract, Rose Extract, Anthemis Nobilis Flower Extract, Punica Granatum Fruit Extract, Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Water, Eucalyptus Globulus Leaf Extract, Glycine Soja Phytoplacenta Extract, CI 77499
Water
Skin ConditioningCaffeine
Skin ConditioningMaltodextrin
AbsorbentGlycerin
Humectant
Propanediol
SolventEpigallocatechin Gallatyl Glucoside
Antioxidant
Gallyl Glucoside
Antioxidant
Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Oxidized Glutathione
EmollientMelanin
Skin ProtectingGlycine Soja Seed Extract
Skin ConditioningPentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningHydroxyethylcellulose
Emulsion StabilisingPolyacrylate Crosspolymer-6
Emulsion StabilisingXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingLactic Acid
Buffering
Dehydroacetic Acid
Preservative
Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate
Propyl Gallate
Antioxidant
Dimethyl Isosorbide
SolventBenzyl Alcohol
Perfuming
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin ConditioningEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
Caprylyl Glycol
EmollientWater, Caffeine, Maltodextrin, Glycerin, Propanediol, Epigallocatechin Gallatyl Glucoside, Gallyl Glucoside, Hyaluronic Acid, Oxidized Glutathione, Melanin, Glycine Soja Seed Extract, Pentylene Glycol, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6, Xanthan Gum, Lactic Acid, Dehydroacetic Acid, Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate, Propyl Gallate, Dimethyl Isosorbide, Benzyl Alcohol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Phenoxyethanol, Caprylyl Glycol
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 GlycerinHydroxyethylcellulose is used to improve the texture of products. It is created from a chemical reaction involving ethylene oxide and alkali-cellulose. Cellulose is a sugar found in plant cell walls and help give plants structure.
This ingredient helps stabilize products by preventing ingredients from separating. It can also help thicken the texture of a product.
This ingredient can also be found in pill medicines to help our bodies digest other ingredients.
Learn more about HydroxyethylcelluloseEthylhexylglycerin (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.
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MediFlower Aronyx Hyaluronic Acid Collagen Eye Patch 27 ingredients
The Ordinary Caffeine Solution 5% + EGCG 25 ingredients
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A mistake a lot of people make is that they think this eye serum is made for the long term. It's not, it's a great depuff serum in the morning. So if you're prone to puffiness, then this is a great first step in your routine to depuff your eyebags before applying a more rich eye cream.
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