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Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Niod Fractionated Eye Contour Concentrate Serum versus Niod Neck Elasticity Catalyst .

Last updated on August 15, 2023. Published on March 21, 2024

Overview

What they are

These products are both vegan, cruelty-free, and reef safe . They have a total of 14 ingredients in common

Cool Features

They both contain hyaluronic acid and peptides

Suited For

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

Free From

They both do not contain any parabens

What's Inside

They both contain fragrances and oils

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Eye Moisturizer Canadian Brand Canada
Facial Treatment Canadian Brand Canada

Eye Moisturizer

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

Facial Treatment

Facial treatments are specially designed to treat a skin concern. Acne treatments and anti-aging products are common examples of facial treatments.

Price

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Buy Fractionated Eye Contour Concentrate Serum

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Starts at $74.00

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 E
Hyaluronic Acid
Peptides (5)

Benefits

Hydrating (3)
Skin Texture (2)
Anti-Aging (2)
Scar Healing (2)
Brightening (3)

Concerns

Irritating (2)
Rosacea
Eczema
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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.

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.

Niod Neck Elasticity Catalyst 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.

Niod Neck Elasticity Catalyst contains this as ingredient number 3.

3
What it does: Humectant, Masking, Skin Conditioning, Solvent
Community Rating: Mixed

Butylene Glycol (or BG) is used within cosmetic products for a few different reasons:

  • It is a solvent, meaning that it helps to dissolve other ingredients. This also enhances the absorption of the product into one's skin.
  • It is a humectant, which means that it helps attract moisture into the skin.
  • It helps improve product application.

Overall, Butylene Glycol is a safe and well-rounded ingredient. It is unlikely to irritate skin, and works well with pretty much all other ingredients.

Niod Fractionated Eye Contour Concentrate Serum contains this as ingredient number 3.

Niod Neck Elasticity Catalyst contains this as ingredient number 6.

4
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.

Niod Neck Elasticity Catalyst contains this as ingredient number 10.

5
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.

Niod Neck Elasticity Catalyst contains this as ingredient number 33.

6
What it does: Solvent
Community Rating: Mixed

Dimethyl Isosorbide is a solvent and helps deliver actives into your skin. It is created from sorbitol.

As a solvent, dimethyl isosorbide helps dissolve other ingredients. This helps ensure even distribution of an ingredient. It may also be used to decrease the thickness of a product.

Studies show dimethyl isosorbide is able to penetrate skin to deliver other ingredients into the skin, making them more effective.

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Niod Fractionated Eye Contour Concentrate Serum contains this as ingredient number 62.

Niod Neck Elasticity Catalyst contains this as ingredient number 9.

7
What it does: Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Liked

We don't have a description for Lactic Acid/Glycolic Acid Copolymer.

Niod Fractionated Eye Contour Concentrate Serum contains this as ingredient number 66.

Niod Neck Elasticity Catalyst contains this as ingredient number 24.

8
What it does:
Community Rating: Very Disliked

We don't have a description for Polyvinyl Alcohol.

Niod Fractionated Eye Contour Concentrate Serum contains this as ingredient number 68.

Niod Neck Elasticity Catalyst contains this as ingredient number 26.

9
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.

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

Niod Neck Elasticity Catalyst contains this as ingredient number 39.

10
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.

Niod Neck Elasticity Catalyst contains this as ingredient number 43.

11
What it does: Emollient, Emulsifying
Community Rating: Mixed

Glyceryl Caprylate comes from glycerin and caprylic acid, a fatty acid from coconut.

Glyceryl Caprylate is used for its emollient and emulsifier properties.

As an emollient, it helps hydrate your skin. Emollients work by creating a barrier on your skin to trap moisture in, helping to keep your skin soft and smooth.

Glyceryl Caprylate helps keep the ingredients such as oil and water together as an emulsifier.

Learn more about Glyceryl Caprylate

Niod Fractionated Eye Contour Concentrate Serum contains this as ingredient number 73.

Niod Neck Elasticity Catalyst contains this as ingredient number 25.

12
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.

Niod Neck Elasticity Catalyst contains this as ingredient number 40.

13
What it does: Masking, Perfuming, Solvent
Community Rating: Disliked

Phenylpropanol is a fragrance.

Niod Fractionated Eye Contour Concentrate Serum contains this as ingredient number 77.

Niod Neck Elasticity Catalyst contains this as ingredient number 38.

14
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.

Niod Neck Elasticity Catalyst contains this as ingredient number 42.

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13% have mixed ratings
19% are disliked or very disliked
33% have no rating yet
37% are loved or liked
16% have mixed ratings
23% are disliked or very disliked
23% have no rating yet

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