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Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Niod Fractionated Eye Contour Concentrate Serum versus Institut Esthederm Osmoclean Lightening Buffing Mask .

Published on January 28, 2022

Overview

What they are

These products are both reef safe . They have a total of 6 ingredients in common

Cool Features

They both contain Vitamin C

Suited For

They're both likely to be good for fighting acne, anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin, oily skin, scar healing, dark spots and better texture

Free From

They both do not contain any parabens or silicones

What's Inside

They both contain fragrances and sulfates

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Eye Moisturizer Canadian Brand Canada
Wash Off Mask French Brand France

Eye Moisturizer

Eye moisturizers help add moisture back into the skin around the eyes; these can be creams, gels, or serums.

Wash Off Mask

Wash off masks are used to treat skin concerns: large pores, dryness, dullness, acne, and much more. They are applied preferably after cleansing (depending on the product’s instructions) and usually have to be removed within a specific time period.

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

Vitamin C
Exfoliators

Benefits

Hydrating
Good For Oily Skin
Redness Reducing
Skin Texture
Anti-Aging
Dark Spots
Scar Healing
Acne Fighting
Brightening (2)

Concerns

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

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

WaterGlycerinButylene GlycolPropanediolHydrolyzed Yeast ExtractAlbizia Julibrissin Bark ExtractNiacinamideDipeptide Diaminobutyroyl Benzylamide DiacetatePalmitoyl Tripeptide-38Acetyl Hexapeptide-8Acetyl Tetrapeptide-5Decapeptide-22Oligopeptide-78Palmitoyl Decapeptide-21Palmitoyl Hexapeptide-52Zinc Palmitoyl Nonapeptide-14Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-50Pentapeptide-18Acetyl Hexapeptide-30Heptapeptide-15 Palmitate Palmitoyl Heptapeptide-18S-Mu-Conotoxin Cniiic AcetateSodium HyaluronateDarutosideEpigallocatechin Gallatyl GlucosideGallyl GlucosideAscorbyl GlucosideZinc PCAMethylglucoside PhosphateDisodium Acetyl Glucosamine PhosphateCopper Lysinate/ProlinateHydroxypropyl CyclodextrinSuperoxide DismutaseEscinAscorbic AcidAmmonium GlycyrrhizatePolyglucuronic AcidAscophyllum Nodosum ExtractAsparagopsis Armata ExtractFraxinus Excelsior Bark ExtractOlea Europaea Leaf ExtractPolypodium Vulgare Rhizome ExtractCetraria Islandica Thallus ExtractSphagnum Magellanicum ExtractRuscus Aculeatus Root ExtractCentella Asiatica ExtractCalendula Officinalis Flower ExtractArgininePanthenolHydrolyzed Rice ProteinGlycine Soja ProteinHydrolyzed Wheat ProteinHydrolyzed Yeast ProteinLecithinPolyacrylate Crosspolymer-6Xanthan GumCetyl HydroxyethylcelluloseSilanetriolSodium Dextran SulfateSorbitolPentylene GlycolDimethyl IsosorbideCitric AcidGlycolic AcidLactic AcidLactic Acid/Glycolic Acid CopolymerPpg-26-Buteth-26Polyvinyl AlcoholPeg-40 Hydrogenated Castor OilPropyl GallatePotassium SorbateCaprylyl GlycolGlyceryl CaprylateEthylhexylglycerinSodium BenzoateBenzyl AlcoholPhenylpropanolDehydroacetic AcidPhenoxyethanolChlorphenesin

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.

1
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.

Institut Esthederm Osmoclean Lightening Buffing Mask contains this as ingredient number 1.

2
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.

Institut Esthederm Osmoclean Lightening Buffing Mask contains this as ingredient number 5.

3
What it does: Antioxidant
Community Rating: Liked

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 Glucoside

Niod Fractionated Eye Contour Concentrate Serum contains this as ingredient number 27.

Institut Esthederm Osmoclean Lightening Buffing Mask contains this as ingredient number 19.

4
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.

Institut Esthederm Osmoclean Lightening Buffing Mask contains this as ingredient number 26.

5
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.

Institut Esthederm Osmoclean Lightening Buffing Mask contains this as ingredient number 10.

6
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.

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

Institut Esthederm Osmoclean Lightening Buffing Mask contains this as ingredient number 13.

Here's what our community thinks of the ingredients in these two products.

34% are loved or liked
8% have mixed ratings
21% are disliked or very disliked
38% have no rating yet
42% are loved or liked
8% have mixed ratings
38% are disliked or very disliked
12% have no rating yet

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