Mizon Collagen Power Firming Enriched Cream Versus Goodal Green Tangerine Vita C Dark Circle Eye Cream
This anti-aging moisturizer is formulated around Adenosine and Copper Tripeptide-1 to soften the look of wrinkles.
This brightening eye moisturizer is formulated around Niacinamide and Arbutin to fade the look of dark spots and brighten dull-looking skin.
What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningMethylpropanediol
SolventGlycerin
Humectant
Neopentyl Glycol Diheptanoate
EmollientTriethylhexanoin
MaskingCyclopentasiloxane
Emollient
Cetearyl Olivate
Cetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Sorbitan Olivate
Emulsifying
Cyclohexasiloxane
Emollient
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil
Emollient
Glyceryl Stearate
Emollient
Polyacrylate-13
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Polyisobutene
Limnanthes Alba Seed Oil
Skin Conditioning
Oenothera Biennis Oil
Emollient
Olea Europaea Fruit Oil
Masking
Coptis Japonica Extract
AntimicrobialHydrolyzed Collagen
Emollient
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningCamellia Japonica Seed Oil
Emollient
Dextrin
AbsorbentTheobroma Cacao Extract
Skin ConditioningPolysorbate 20
Emulsifying
Adenosine
Skin Conditioning
Sorbitan Isostearate
Emulsifying
Disodium EDTA
ChelatingSodium Polyacrylate
Absorbent
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Allantoin
Skin Conditioning
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Glyceryl Linoleate
Emollient
Beta-Glucan
Skin Conditioning
Propylene Glycol
Humectant
Hydrolyzed Extensin
Skin ConditioningPrunus Amygdalus Dulcis Seed Extract
Skin ConditioningGlyceryl Linolenate
Emollient
Glyceryl Arachidonate
Emollient
Iris Florentina Root Extract
MaskingPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
Biosaccharide Gum-1
Humectant
Palmitoyl Tripeptide-5
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
Phosphatidylcholine
EmulsifyingCopper Tripeptide-1
Skin Conditioning
Ceramide NP
Skin Conditioning
Glycine
Buffering
Glutamic Acid
Humectant
Serine
Masking
Lysine
Skin ConditioningAlanine
Masking
Arginine
Masking
Threonine
Proline
Skin Conditioning
Water, Methylpropanediol, Glycerin, Neopentyl Glycol Diheptanoate, Triethylhexanoin, Cyclopentasiloxane, Cetearyl Olivate, Cetearyl Alcohol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Sorbitan Olivate, Cyclohexasiloxane, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil, Glyceryl Stearate, Polyacrylate-13, Butylene Glycol, Polyisobutene, Limnanthes Alba Seed Oil, Oenothera Biennis Oil, Olea Europaea Fruit Oil, Coptis Japonica Extract, Hydrolyzed Collagen, Ethylhexylglycerin, Camellia Japonica Seed Oil, Dextrin, Theobroma Cacao Extract, Polysorbate 20, Adenosine, Sorbitan Isostearate, Disodium EDTA, Sodium Polyacrylate, Sodium Hyaluronate, Allantoin, Panthenol, Glyceryl Linoleate, Beta-Glucan, Propylene Glycol, Hydrolyzed Extensin, Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Seed Extract, Glyceryl Linolenate, Glyceryl Arachidonate, Iris Florentina Root Extract, Phenoxyethanol, Biosaccharide Gum-1, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-5, Sodium Benzoate, Potassium Sorbate, Phosphatidylcholine, Copper Tripeptide-1, Ceramide NP, Glycine, Glutamic Acid, Serine, Lysine, Alanine, Arginine, Threonine, Proline
Citrus Tangerina Extract
TonicButylene Glycol
Humectant
Glycerin
Humectant
Propanediol
Solvent
Water
Skin ConditioningPentaerythrityl Tetraethylhexanoate
Emollient
Pentylene Glycol
Skin Conditioning
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Arbutin
Antioxidant
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Polymethylsilsesquioxane
Diisostearyl Malate
EmollientVinyldimethicone
3-O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid
Skin Conditioning
Ascorbic Acid Polypeptide
Antioxidant
Chlorella Vulgaris Extract
Skin ConditioningMelia Azadirachta Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningMelia Azadirachta Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningCurcuma Longa Root Extract
Antioxidant
Ocimum Sanctum Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningCorallina Officinalis Extract
Skin Conditioning
Diglycerin
Humectant
Caprylic/Capric/Myristic/Stearic Triglyceride
EmollientMethyl Methacrylate Crosspolymer
Sodium Polyacryloyldimethyl Taurate
Emulsion StabilisingAmmonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Beheneth-25 Methacrylate Crosspolymer
Emulsion StabilisingBis-Diglyceryl Polyacyladipate-2
Emollient
Glucose
Humectant
Dimethiconol
Emollient
Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
Emulsion StabilisingHydroxyacetophenone
Antioxidant
Tromethamine
BufferingFructooligosaccharides
Humectant
Fructose
Humectant
Glucosyl Hesperidin
HumectantEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningGlyceryl Acrylate/Acrylic Acid Copolymer
HumectantAllantoin
Skin Conditioning
Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate
Humectant
Adenosine
Skin Conditioning
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Disodium EDTA
ChelatingCitrus Tangerina Extract, Butylene Glycol, Glycerin, Propanediol, Water, Pentaerythrityl Tetraethylhexanoate, Pentylene Glycol, Niacinamide, Arbutin, 1,2-Hexanediol, Polymethylsilsesquioxane, Diisostearyl Malate, Vinyldimethicone, 3-O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid, Ascorbic Acid Polypeptide, Chlorella Vulgaris Extract, Melia Azadirachta Flower Extract, Melia Azadirachta Leaf Extract, Curcuma Longa Root Extract, Ocimum Sanctum Leaf Extract, Corallina Officinalis Extract, Diglycerin, Caprylic/Capric/Myristic/Stearic Triglyceride, Methyl Methacrylate Crosspolymer, Sodium Polyacryloyldimethyl Taurate, Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Beheneth-25 Methacrylate Crosspolymer, Bis-Diglyceryl Polyacyladipate-2, Glucose, Dimethiconol, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Hydroxyacetophenone, Tromethamine, Fructooligosaccharides, Fructose, Glucosyl Hesperidin, Ethylhexylglycerin, Glyceryl Acrylate/Acrylic Acid Copolymer, Allantoin, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Adenosine, Tocopherol, Disodium EDTA
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Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
1,2-Hexanediol is a synthetic liquid and another multi-functional powerhouse.
It is a:
- Humectant, drawing moisture into the skin
- Emollient, helping to soften skin
- Solvent, dispersing and stabilizing formulas
- Preservative booster, enhancing the antimicrobial activity of other preservatives
Adenosine is a purine nucleoside that your body already makes in every cell. In skincare, it acts mainly as a skin conditioning and anti-aging agent.
The way it works is fairly well mapped out:
Your skin has cells called fibroblasts that build collagen (the stuff that keeps skin firm and smooth). Adenosine basically flips a switch on these cells that tells them to get to work making more collagen and other proteins. These cells slow down on their own as skin ages, so Adenosine helps give them a little nudge to keep going.
The clinical backing is pretty solid too.
A blind, randomized, placebo-controlled trial of 126 women aged 45-65 tested a 0.1% cream twice daily and found real improvements in crow's feet and frown lines using a precise 3D skin-mapping technique; these changes showed up by week 3 and held at 2 months.
A later study using Adenosine-loaded dissolving microneedle patches reported gains in wrinkle depth, dermal density, elasticity, and hydration.
On concentrations, South Korea's Ministry of Food and Drug Safety has set 0.04% as the approved functional anti-wrinkle level. You'll typically see this ingredient used somewhere in the 0.04-0.1% range since it works at low doses.
This ingredient has been found safe for cosmetics with the data showing no irritation or sensitization.
Overall, this is a great ingredient for any anti-aging routine and has no photosensitizing effect, so it suits both AM and PM use.
Learn more about AdenosineAllantoin is a soothing ingredient known for its protective and moisturizing properties; it's basically a quiet workhorse ingredient you can find in a huge range of cosmetics.
Though it can be derived from the comfrey plant, allantoin is produced synthetically for cosmetic products to ensure purity.
Research shows it can encourage your skin cells to turn over and renew by stimulating keratinocyte and fibroblast proliferation.
It also has mild keratolytic properties to help loosen and shed dead skin cells without being harsh.
Studies also suggest allantoin can help calm inflammation by dialing down some of the chemical signals your skin sends out when it is irritated.
This ingredient is typically used in the 0.1-0.5% range, and the FDA recognizes it as a skin protectant in OTC products up to 2%.
Overall, allantoin is a wonderful addition to most routines; it is stable across a wide pH range (~4-8), works well with other ingredients, and is considered non-sensitizing/non-irritating.
Fun fact: Allantoin is naturally occurring in comfrey root, beets, chamomile, and wheat sprouts. Our bodies even produce it as a byproduct of uric acid metabolism.
Learn more about AllantoinButylene Glycol (or BG) is used within cosmetic products for a few different reasons:
Overall, Butylene Glycol is a safe and well-rounded ingredient that works well with other ingredients.
Though this ingredient works well with most skin types, some people with sensitive skin may experience a reaction such as allergic rashes, closed comedones, or itchiness.
Learn more about Butylene GlycolDisodium EDTA is a chelating agent. It grabs onto and deactivates metal ions that sneak into your products from water, packaging, or air.
This ingredient mainly works behind the scenes and helps with:
On top of that, this ingredient can counteract the effects of hard water by binding to the minerals in it.
One thing worth knowing is that Disodium EDTA has been shown to be a mild penetration enhancer. It can help other ingredients absorb into skin more effectively which can be a double-edged sword (great for actives, but can also make the active too strong if you have sensitive skin).
Clinical patch testing showed no significant skin irritation at typical use concentrations and minimal dermal absorption.
You'll most likely see this ingredient near the end of an ingredient list. It's typically found in concentrations less than 1%.
Learn more about Disodium EDTAEthylhexylglycerin is created from glycerin. It is a multitasker ingredient that:
The CIR Expert Panel found minimal skin absorption or sensitization of any kind in a safety assessment. Though this ingredient is considered well-tolerated, a small number of cases of allergic dermatitis have been published since 2002. Just be sure to patch test if you are unsure.
Industry-reported use ranges from 8% in rinse-off products and 2% in leave-on formulations.
Learn more about EthylhexylglycerinGlycerin (or glycerol) is a compound naturally found in your skin. It's a powerhouse humectant that pulls water into the stratum corneum.
Topically, glycerin does several things at once:
Your skin makes glycerin on its own (mostly from sebaceous oil breakdown) and shuttles it to your outermost layer of skin, or your epidermis, via aquaporin-3.
Aquaporin-3 is a transporter that is essential for normal skin hydration, elasticity, and repair. Interestingly, mice lacking in AQP3 have dry and less elastic skin that can be fully corrected with glycerin.
This ingredient is non-irritating, plays well with almost every ingredient, and works across all skin types. Typical use is anywhere between 3-10% but can go up to 79% in some leave-on products.
Just know very high concentrations (>40%) can feel tacky in low humidity.
Glycerin is the name for this ingredient in American English. British English uses Glycerol/Glycerine.
Learn more about GlycerinWater. 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. Remember to stay hydrated!
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