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Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Niod Fractionated Eye Contour Concentrate Serum versus Hylamide SubQ Eyes .

Published on February 20, 2022

Overview

What they are

These products are both cruelty-free and reef safe eye moisturizers. They have a total of 25 ingredients in common

Cool Features

They both contain peptides

Suited For

They're both likely to be good for anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin and better texture

Free From

They both do not contain any parabens or silicones

What's Inside

They both contain harsh alcohols, common allergens, fragrances and oils

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Eye Moisturizer Canadian Brand Canada
Eye Moisturizer Canadian Brand Canada

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.

Price

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Ingredient Info

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alcohol-free
silicon-free
fragrance-free
sulfate-free
paraben-free
oil-free
fungal-acne safe
reef-safe
eu-allergen-free
vegan
cruelty-free
alcohol-free
silicon-free
fragrance-free
sulfate-free
paraben-free
oil-free
fungal-acne safe
reef-safe
eu-allergen-free
vegan
cruelty-free

At a glance

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Notable Ingredients

AHA (2)
Vitamin C (2)
Niacinamide
Hyaluronic Acid

Benefits

Hydrating (2)
Good For Oily Skin (2)
Redness Reducing (5)
Reduces Irritation (3)
Skin Texture (4)
Reduces Large Pores (3)
Anti-Aging (4)
Dark Spots (5)
Scar Healing (5)
Acne Fighting (2)
Brightening (6)

Concerns

Irritating (2)
Rosacea (3)
Eczema (2)

Notable Ingredients

PHA
Vitamin E
Peptides (3)

Benefits

Hydrating (4)
Skin Texture
Anti-Aging
Brightening (2)

Concerns

Drying
May Worsen Oily Skin (3)
Acne Trigger
Irritating
Rosacea
Eczema (2)
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Ingredients Compared

Ingredients that are highlighted in purple are present in both products.

Water • Glycerin • Butylene Glycol • Propanediol • Hydrolyzed Yeast Extract • Albizia Julibrissin Bark Extract • Niacinamide • Dipeptide Diaminobutyroyl Benzylamide Diacetate • Palmitoyl Tripeptide-38 • Acetyl Hexapeptide-8 • Acetyl Tetrapeptide-5 • Decapeptide-22 • Oligopeptide-78 • Palmitoyl Decapeptide-21 • Palmitoyl Hexapeptide-52 • Zinc Palmitoyl Nonapeptide-14 • Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-50 • Pentapeptide-18 • Acetyl Hexapeptide-30 • Heptapeptide-15 Palmitate • Palmitoyl Heptapeptide-18 • S-Mu-Conotoxin Cniiic Acetate • Sodium Hyaluronate • Darutoside • Epigallocatechin Gallatyl Glucoside • Gallyl Glucoside • Ascorbyl Glucoside • Zinc PCA • Methylglucoside Phosphate • Disodium Acetyl Glucosamine Phosphate • Copper Lysinate/Prolinate • Hydroxypropyl Cyclodextrin • Superoxide Dismutase • Escin • Ascorbic Acid • Ammonium Glycyrrhizate • Polyglucuronic Acid • Ascophyllum Nodosum Extract • Asparagopsis Armata Extract • Fraxinus Excelsior Bark Extract • Olea Europaea Leaf Extract • Polypodium Vulgare Rhizome Extract • Cetraria Islandica Thallus Extract • Sphagnum Magellanicum Extract • Ruscus Aculeatus Root Extract • Centella Asiatica Extract • Calendula Officinalis Flower Extract • Arginine • Panthenol • Hydrolyzed Rice Protein • Glycine Soja Protein • Hydrolyzed Wheat Protein • Hydrolyzed Yeast Protein • Lecithin • Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6 • Xanthan Gum • Cetyl Hydroxyethylcellulose • Silanetriol • Sodium Dextran Sulfate • Sorbitol • Pentylene Glycol • Dimethyl Isosorbide • Citric Acid • Glycolic Acid • Lactic Acid • Lactic Acid/Glycolic Acid Copolymer • Ppg-26-Buteth-26 • Polyvinyl Alcohol • Peg-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil • Propyl Gallate • Potassium Sorbate • Caprylyl Glycol • Glyceryl Caprylate • Ethylhexylglycerin • Sodium Benzoate • Benzyl Alcohol • Phenylpropanol • Dehydroacetic Acid • Phenoxyethanol • Chlorphenesin

Ingredients Side-by-side

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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.

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What it does: Skin Conditioning, Solvent
Community Rating: Loved

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!

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Niod Fractionated Eye Contour Concentrate Serum contains this as ingredient number 1.

Hylamide SubQ Eyes contains this as ingredient number 1.

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What it does: Humectant, Skin Conditioning, Skin Protecting, Solvent
Community Rating: Loved

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.

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Niod Fractionated Eye Contour Concentrate Serum contains this as ingredient number 2.

Hylamide SubQ Eyes contains this as ingredient number 2.

3
What it does: Solvent
Community Rating: Liked

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.

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Niod Fractionated Eye Contour Concentrate Serum contains this as ingredient number 4.

Hylamide SubQ Eyes contains this as ingredient number 5.

4
What it does: Masking, Skin Conditioning

We don't have a description for Albizia Julibrissin Bark Extract.

Niod Fractionated Eye Contour Concentrate Serum contains this as ingredient number 6.

Hylamide SubQ Eyes contains this as ingredient number 4.

5
What it does: Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Loved

Dipeptide Diaminobutyroyl Benzylamide Diacetate is a peptide.

Niod Fractionated Eye Contour Concentrate Serum contains this as ingredient number 8.

Hylamide SubQ Eyes contains this as ingredient number 8.

6
What it does: Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Liked

Palmitoyl Tripeptide-38 isn't fungal acne safe and is a peptide.

Niod Fractionated Eye Contour Concentrate Serum contains this as ingredient number 9.

Hylamide SubQ Eyes contains this as ingredient number 7.

7
What it does: Skin Conditioning

We don't have a description for Darutoside.

Niod Fractionated Eye Contour Concentrate Serum contains this as ingredient number 24.

Hylamide SubQ Eyes contains this as ingredient number 11.

8
What it does: Antioxidant, Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Loved

Epigallocatechin Gallatyl Glucoside is an antioxidant.

Niod Fractionated Eye Contour Concentrate Serum contains this as ingredient number 25.

Hylamide SubQ Eyes contains this as ingredient number 9.

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What it does: Antioxidant, Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Loved

Gallyl Glucoside is an antioxidant.

Niod Fractionated Eye Contour Concentrate Serum contains this as ingredient number 26.

Hylamide SubQ Eyes contains this as ingredient number 10.

10
What it does: Masking, Skin Conditioning

We don't have a description for Hydroxypropyl Cyclodextrin.

Niod Fractionated Eye Contour Concentrate Serum contains this as ingredient number 32.

Hylamide SubQ Eyes contains this as ingredient number 16.

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What it does: Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Disliked

Ascophyllum Nodosum Extract is from brown seaweed that grows in the northern Atlantic Ocean. It is an antioxidant. Antioxidants help fight off free-radicals. Free-radicals are molecules that may damage our skin cells.

Ascophyllum Nodosum Extract is also used to enhance the texture of products.

Niod Fractionated Eye Contour Concentrate Serum contains this as ingredient number 38.

Hylamide SubQ Eyes contains this as ingredient number 14.

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What it does: Skin Protecting

Asparagopsis Armata Extract is from seaweed. It is an antioxidant. Antioxidants help fight off free-radical molecules. These molecules damage our cells.

Asparagopsis Armata Extract may also be used to enhance the texture of products.

Ongoing research shows Asparagopsis Armata Extract may have antimicrobial properties.

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Niod Fractionated Eye Contour Concentrate Serum contains this as ingredient number 39.

Hylamide SubQ Eyes contains this as ingredient number 15.

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What it does: Emollient, Emulsifying, Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Disliked

Lecithin is a term for a group of substances found in plants, animals, and humans. They are made up of mixture of fatty acids. These fatty acids usually are a mixture of phosphoric acid's choline ester connected to stearic, oleic, and palmitic acids. Most lecithins are created from plant ingredients scuh as sunflower.

Lecithin is an emollient. Emollients help 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 help ingredients be better absorbed by the skin. The phospholipids in Lecithin can produce liposomes. Liposomes help other ingredients get through the skin barrier.

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Niod Fractionated Eye Contour Concentrate Serum contains this as ingredient number 54.

Hylamide SubQ Eyes contains this as ingredient number 18.

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What it does: Emulsion Stabilising
Community Rating: Disliked

Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6 is a texture enhancer and pH adjuster.

It is be used to thicken water-based products and create a gel-texture with a velvet feel.

One manufacturer claims this ingredient to have a pH range of 2-8 and to be biodegradable.

Learn more about Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6

Niod Fractionated Eye Contour Concentrate Serum contains this as ingredient number 55.

Hylamide SubQ Eyes contains this as ingredient number 24.

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What it does: Emulsifying, Emulsion Stabilising, Gel Forming, Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Disliked

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.

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Niod Fractionated Eye Contour Concentrate Serum contains this as ingredient number 56.

Hylamide SubQ Eyes contains this as ingredient number 30.

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What it does: Humectant, Masking, Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Loved

Sorbitol is a sugar alcohol. It is a hydrating and moisturizing agent created from the reduction process of glucose.

Most sorbitol is usually made from potato starch. It is also found in fruits such as apples and pears.

As a humectant, Sorbitol helps draw water to the skin. This helps keep the skin hydrated. Sorbitol also helps create a thicker texture in products. You might find sorbitol in your toothpaste and other gels.

It is a non-irritating ingredient that is great for those with dry skin.

Sorbitol is a prebiotic. It helps promote the growth of healthy bacteria on your skin. The bacteria on your skin form a microbiome. This microbiome helps protect your skin from infection and harmful bacteria.

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Niod Fractionated Eye Contour Concentrate Serum contains this as ingredient number 60.

Hylamide SubQ Eyes contains this as ingredient number 21.

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What it does: Skin Conditioning, Solvent
Community Rating: Mixed

Pentylene glycol is typically used within a product to thicken it. It also adds a smooth, soft, and moisturizing feel to the product. It is naturally found in plants such as sugar beets.

The hydrophilic trait of Pentylene Glycol makes it a humectant. As a humectant, Pentylene Glycol helps draw moisture from the air to your skin. This can help keep your skin hydrated.

This property also makes Pentylene Glycol a great texture enhancer. It can help thicken or emulsify a product. Emulsifiers help stabilize a product. It does this by preventing certain ingredients from separating.

Pentylene Glycol also acts as a mild preservative and helps to keep a product microbe-free.

Some people may experience mild eye and skin irritation from Pentylene Glycol. We always recommend speaking with a professional about using this ingredient in your routine.

Pentylene Glycol has a low molecular weight and is part of the 1,2-glycol family.

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Niod Fractionated Eye Contour Concentrate Serum contains this as ingredient number 61.

Hylamide SubQ Eyes contains this as ingredient number 25.

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What it does: Antioxidant, Perfuming
Community Rating: Disliked

Propyl Gallate is an antioxidant and is a fragrance.

Niod Fractionated Eye Contour Concentrate Serum contains this as ingredient number 70.

Hylamide SubQ Eyes contains this as ingredient number 23.

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What it does: Preservative
Community Rating: Disliked

Potassium Sorbate is a preservative used to prevent yeast and mold in products. It is commonly found in both cosmetic and food products.

Potassium sorbate is potassium salt derived from sorbic acid. Sorbic acid is a natural antibiotic and effective against fungus.

Potassium sorbate and sorbic acid can be found in baked goods, cheeses, dried meats, dried fruit, ice cream, pickles, wine, yogurt, and more.

Potassium sorbate is often used with stronger preservatives.

Learn more about Potassium Sorbate

Niod Fractionated Eye Contour Concentrate Serum contains this as ingredient number 71.

Hylamide SubQ Eyes contains this as ingredient number 34.

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What it does: Emollient, Humectant, Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Liked

Caprylyl 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 Glycol

Niod Fractionated Eye Contour Concentrate Serum contains this as ingredient number 72.

Hylamide SubQ Eyes contains this as ingredient number 39.

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What it does: Masking, Preservative
Community Rating: Disliked

Sodium Benzoate is a preservative. It's used in both cosmetic and food products to inhibit the growth of mold and bacteria. It is typically produced synthetically.

Both the US FDA and EU Health Committee have approved the use of sodium benzoate. In the US, levels of 0.1% (of the total product) are allowed.

Sodium benzoate works as a preservative by inhibiting the growth of bacteria inside of cells. It prevents the cell from fermenting a type of sugar using an enzyme called phosphofructokinase.

Sodium Benzoate is the salt of benzoic acid. Foods containing sodium benzoate include soda, salad dressings, condiments, fruit juices, wines, and snack foods.

Studies for using ascorbic acid and sodium benzoate in cosmetics are lacking, especially in skincare routines with multiple steps.

We always recommend speaking with a professional, such as a dermatologist, if you have any concerns.

Learn more about Sodium Benzoate

Niod Fractionated Eye Contour Concentrate Serum contains this as ingredient number 75.

Hylamide SubQ Eyes contains this as ingredient number 35.

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What it does: Perfuming, Preservative, Solvent
Community Rating: Very Disliked

Benzyl Alcohol is most commonly used as a preservative. It also has a subtle, sweet smell. Small amounts of Benzyl Alcohol is not irritating and safe to use in skincare products. Most Benzyl Alcohol is derived from fruits such as apricots.

Benzyl Alcohol has both antibacterial and antioxidant properties. These properties help lengthen the shelf life of products. Benzyl Alcohol is a solvent and helps dissolve other ingredients. It can also improve the texture and spreadability.

Alcohol comes in many different forms. Different types of alcohol will have different effects on skin. This ingredient is an astringent alcohol.

Using high concentrations of these alcohols are drying on the skin. They may strip away your skin's natural oils and even damage your skin barrier. Astringent alcohols may also irritate skin.

Other types of astringent alcohols include:

According to the National Rosacea Society based in the US, you should be mindful of products with these alcohols in the top half of ingredients.

Any type of sanitizing product will have high amounts of alcohol to help kill bacteria and viruses.

Learn more about Benzyl Alcohol

Niod Fractionated Eye Contour Concentrate Serum contains this as ingredient number 76.

Hylamide SubQ Eyes contains this as ingredient number 37.

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What it does: Preservative
Community Rating: Loved

Dehydroacetic Acid is fungicide and bactericide. It is used as a preservative in cosmetics. Preservatives help elongate the shelf life of a product.

Dehydroacetic Acid is not soluble in water.

Niod Fractionated Eye Contour Concentrate Serum contains this as ingredient number 78.

Hylamide SubQ Eyes contains this as ingredient number 40.

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What it does: Preservative
Community Rating: Very Disliked

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.

Niod Fractionated Eye Contour Concentrate Serum contains this as ingredient number 79.

Hylamide SubQ Eyes contains this as ingredient number 41.

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What it does: Antimicrobial, Preservative
Community Rating: Disliked

Chlorphenesin is a synthetic preservative. It helps protect a product against bacteria in order to extend shelf life. In most cases, Chlorphenesin is paired with other preservatives such as phenoxyethanol and caprylyl glycol.

Chlorphenesin is a biocide. This means it is able to help fight the microorganisms on our skin. It is also able to fight odor-releasing bacteria.

Chlorphenesin is soluble in both water and glycerin.

Studies show Chlorphenesin is easily absorbed by our skin. You should speak with a skincare professional if you have concerns about using Chlorphenesin.

Learn more about Chlorphenesin

Niod Fractionated Eye Contour Concentrate Serum contains this as ingredient number 80.

Hylamide SubQ Eyes contains this as ingredient number 42.

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34% are loved or liked
8% have mixed ratings
21% are disliked or very disliked
38% have no rating yet
36% are loved or liked
5% have mixed ratings
43% are disliked or very disliked
17% have no rating yet

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Niod Fractionated Eye Contour Concentrate Serum 80 ingredients

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Hylamide SubQ Eyes 42 ingredients

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Jan 10, 2024

BEST eye treatment i have EVER used. when i learned it was being discontinued 2 months after i discovered it, i purchased 6 bottles and then 2 more fall 2023 (i don't know where Deciem came up with them and i don't care because they are...

BEST eye treatment i have EVER used. when i learned it was being discontinued 2 months after i discovered it, i purchased 6 bottles and then 2 more fall 2023 (i don't know where Deciem came up with them and i don't care because they are mine now and that gives me another 6 months of use)!

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Hydrating
Light
Absorbs Well
No Scent
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