NARS Cosmetics Light Reflecting Eye Brightener - Night Swan Versus Bobbi Brown Under Eye Corrector - Light Peach
Updated on July 26, 2024
Overview
What they are
These products are both reef safe . They have a total of 9 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain exfoliants and Vitamin E
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for fighting acne, anti aging, dry skin, oily skin and scar healing
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, parabens, silicones or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain oils
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Ingredient Info
NARS Cosmetics Light Reflecting Eye Brightener 28 ingredients
Bobbi Brown Under Eye Corrector 22 ingredients
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NARS Cosmetics Light Reflecting Eye Brightener 28 ingredients
Bobbi Brown Under Eye Corrector 22 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Polyglyceryl-2 Triisostearate
Emulsifying
Octyldodecanol
EmollientKaolin
Abrasive
Polybutene
Mica
Cosmetic Colorant
Polyethylene
Abrasive
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
MaskingBidens Pilosa Extract
HumectantIsopropyl Titanium Triisostearate
Emollient
Stearalkonium Hectorite
Gel FormingPropylene Carbonate
SolventAstrocaryum Murumuru Seed Butter
Emollient
Gossypium Herbaceum Seed Oil
Skin Conditioning
Linum Usitatissimum Seed Oil
Perfuming
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Trihydroxystearin
Skin Conditioning
Ethylhexyl Palmitate
Emollient
Silica Dimethyl Silylate
EmollientButylene Glycol
Humectant
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Caprylyl Glycol
EmollientHexylene Glycol
EmulsifyingTocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Lecithin
EmollientPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
CI 77163
Cosmetic ColorantIron Oxides
CI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantPolyglyceryl-2 Triisostearate, Octyldodecanol, Kaolin, Polybutene, Mica, Polyethylene, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Bidens Pilosa Extract, Isopropyl Titanium Triisostearate, Stearalkonium Hectorite, Propylene Carbonate, Astrocaryum Murumuru Seed Butter, Gossypium Herbaceum Seed Oil, Linum Usitatissimum Seed Oil, Tocopherol, Trihydroxystearin, Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Silica Dimethyl Silylate, Butylene Glycol, Sodium Hyaluronate, Caprylyl Glycol, Hexylene Glycol, Tocopheryl Acetate, Lecithin, Phenoxyethanol, CI 77163, Iron Oxides, CI 77891
Petrolatum
Emollient
Octyldodecyl Stearoyl Stearate
Emollient
Bis-Diglyceryl Polyacyladipate-2
Emollient
Methyl Methacrylate Crosspolymer
Tribehenin
Emollient
Kaolin
Abrasive
Silica
Abrasive
Polyethylene
Abrasive
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Lecithin
EmollientPolysorbate 20
Emulsifying
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Propylene Glycol Stearate
Skin Conditioning
Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate
Antioxidant
Microcrystalline Wax
Emulsion Stabilising
Sorbitan Laurate
Emulsifying
Caprylyl Glycol
EmollientPropylene Glycol Laurate
Skin ConditioningCI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantIron Oxides
CI 77007
Cosmetic ColorantMica
Cosmetic Colorant
Petrolatum, Octyldodecyl Stearoyl Stearate, Bis-Diglyceryl Polyacyladipate-2, Methyl Methacrylate Crosspolymer, Tribehenin, Kaolin, Silica, Polyethylene, Tocopheryl Acetate, Lecithin, Polysorbate 20, Tocopherol, Propylene Glycol Stearate, Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate, Microcrystalline Wax, Sorbitan Laurate, Caprylyl Glycol, Propylene Glycol Laurate, CI 77891, Iron Oxides, CI 77007, Mica
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Kaolin is a clay. It is used for oil control and to help minimize pores. Like other clays, kaolin has the ability to absorb excess sebum or oil. This can help clean out pores and mattify the skin.
Some types of kaolin may have exfoliating properties. When water is added to kaolin, it becomes a paste with small abrasive particles.
Most kaolin is a white color, but may be pink/orange/red depending on where it comes from.
The name 'kaolin' comes from a Chinese village named 'Gaoling'. Kaolin clay comes from rocks rich in kaolinite. Kaolinite, the mineral, has a silicate layered structure. Kaolinite is formed from chemical weathering of aluminum siilicate minerals.
Besides skincare, kaolin is commonly used to make glossy paper, in ceramics, toothpaste, and as medicine to soothe stomach issues.
Learn more about KaolinMica 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 MicaPolyethylene is a synthetic ingredient that helps the skin retain moisture. It is a polymer.
Polyethylene is also typically used within product formulations to help bind solid ingredients together and thicken oil-based ingredients. When added to balms and emulsions, it helps increase the melting point temperature.
Tocopherol (also known as Vitamin E) is a common antioxidant used to help protect the skin from free-radicals and strengthen the skin barrier. It's also fat soluble - this means our skin is great at absorbing it.
Vitamin E also helps keep your natural skin lipids healthy. Your lipid skin barrier naturally consists of lipids, ceramides, and fatty acids. Vitamin E offers extra protection for your skin’s lipid barrier, keeping your skin healthy and nourished.
Another benefit is a bit of UV protection. Vitamin E helps reduce the damage caused by UVB rays. (It should not replace your sunscreen). Combining it with Vitamin C can decrease sunburned cells and hyperpigmentation after UV exposure.
You might have noticed Vitamin E + C often paired together. This is because it is great at stabilizing Vitamin C. Using the two together helps increase the effectiveness of both ingredients.
There are often claims that Vitamin E can reduce/prevent scarring, but these claims haven't been confirmed by scientific research.
Learn more about TocopherolCaprylyl Glycol is a humectant and emollient, meaning it attracts and preserves moisture.
It is a common ingredient in many products, especially those designed to hydrate skin. The primary benefits are retaining moisture, skin softening, and promoting a healthy skin barrier.
Though Caprylyl Glycol is an alcohol derived from fatty acids, it is not the kind that can dry out skin.
This ingredient is also used as a preservative to extend the life of products. It has slight antimicrobial properties.
Learn more about Caprylyl GlycolTocopheryl Acetate is AKA Vitamin E. It is an antioxidant and protects your skin from free radicals. Free radicals damage the skin by breaking down collagen.
One study found using Tocopheryl Acetate with Vitamin C decreased the number of sunburned cells.
Tocopheryl Acetate is commonly found in both skincare and dietary supplements.
Learn more about Tocopheryl AcetateLecithin is a term for a group of substances found in the cell membranes of plants, animals, and humans. They are made up of mixture of phospholipids.
This ingredient has emollient and emulsifying properties.
As an emollient, lecithen helps soften the skin and creates a barrier to keep moisture in.
As an emulsifier, it also helps prevent water and oil ingredients from separating. Lecithin can also help ingredients be better absorbed by the skin.
This is because the phospholipids in lecithin produce liposomes. Liposomes help other ingredients get through the skin barrier.
Depending on the source of this ingredient, lecithin may not be fungal acne safe. This is because some sources of lecithin come from soybean oil, which may feed the malassezia yeast that feeds fungal acne.
We recommend reaching out to the brand you are purchasing from to inquire about the source of their lecithin.
Learn more about LecithinThis ingredient is a combination of red, black, and yellow iron oxide pigments. This combination of colors is usually found in foundation, because it results in a "skin" color.
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 77891Ingredient Ratings
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