Olehenriksen Banana Bright Eye Crème Versus Olay Ultimate Eye Cream
Updated on July 18, 2023
Overview
What they are
These products are both eye moisturizers. They have a total of 4 ingredients in common
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin, reducing pores, scar healing and dark spots
Free From
They both do not contain any sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain fragrances and silicones
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Ingredient Info
Olehenriksen Banana Bright Eye Crème 60 ingredients
Olay Ultimate Eye Cream 27 ingredients
About this product
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Olehenriksen Banana Bright Eye Crème 60 ingredients
Olay Ultimate Eye Cream 27 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningSimmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
Emollient
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin Conditioning
Isododecane
EmollientCoconut Alkanes
Emollient
3-O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid
Skin Conditioning
Cetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Glycerin
Humectant
Synthetic Beeswax
Emulsion Stabilising
Dilinoleic Acid/Propanediol Copolymer
EmollientPolymethylsilsesquioxane
Cocoyl Proline
Skin ConditioningDimethicone Crosspolymer
Emulsion StabilisingPentaerythrityl Tetraisostearate
Emollient
Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate
Antioxidant
Ascorbic Acid
Antioxidant
Colloidal Gold
AntimicrobialCollagen
Moisturising
Glutathione
Citrus Nobilis Fruit Extract
MaskingCitrus Paradisi Peel Extract
Perfuming
Glucosyl Hesperidin
HumectantTocopherol
Antioxidant
Tamarindus Indica Seed Polysaccharide
Skin ConditioningPoncirus Trifoliata Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningMorus Alba Root Extract
BleachingLinoleic Acid
Cleansing
Linolenic Acid
Cleansing
Jojoba Esters
Emollient
Caprylyl Glycol
EmollientCoco-Caprylate/Caprate
Emollient
Propanediol
SolventPolyglyceryl-3 Cocoate
Emulsifying
Polyglyceryl-4 Caprate
EmulsifyingPolyglyceryl-6 Caprylate
EmulsifyingPolyglyceryl-6 Ricinoleate
Emulsifying
Hdi/Trimethylol Hexyllactone Crosspolymer
Polyacrylate-13
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Polyglyceryl-3 Stearate
Emulsifying
Polysorbate 20
Emulsifying
Sodium Citrate
BufferingPolyisobutene
Beheneth-5
EmulsifyingAcrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
Emulsion StabilisingBehenyl Alcohol
Emollient
Sodium Hydroxide
BufferingSorbic Acid
Preservative
Sorbitan Isostearate
Emulsifying
Citric Acid
Buffering
Sorbitol
Humectant
Silica
Abrasive
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin ConditioningXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate
Antimicrobial
Mica
Cosmetic Colorant
CI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77491
Cosmetic ColorantWater, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Isododecane, Coconut Alkanes, 3-O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid, Cetearyl Alcohol, Glycerin, Synthetic Beeswax, Dilinoleic Acid/Propanediol Copolymer, Polymethylsilsesquioxane, Cocoyl Proline, Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Pentaerythrityl Tetraisostearate, Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate, Ascorbic Acid, Colloidal Gold, Collagen, Glutathione, Citrus Nobilis Fruit Extract, Citrus Paradisi Peel Extract, Glucosyl Hesperidin, Tocopherol, Tamarindus Indica Seed Polysaccharide, Poncirus Trifoliata Fruit Extract, Morus Alba Root Extract, Linoleic Acid, Linolenic Acid, Jojoba Esters, Caprylyl Glycol, Coco-Caprylate/Caprate, Propanediol, Polyglyceryl-3 Cocoate, Polyglyceryl-4 Caprate, Polyglyceryl-6 Caprylate, Polyglyceryl-6 Ricinoleate, Hdi/Trimethylol Hexyllactone Crosspolymer, Polyacrylate-13, Butylene Glycol, Polyglyceryl-3 Stearate, Polysorbate 20, Sodium Citrate, Polyisobutene, Beheneth-5, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Behenyl Alcohol, Sodium Hydroxide, Sorbic Acid, Sorbitan Isostearate, Citric Acid, Sorbitol, Silica, Sodium Benzoate, 1,2-Hexanediol, Xanthan Gum, Phenoxyethanol, Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate, Mica, CI 77891, CI 77491
Water
Skin ConditioningVinyl Dimethicone/Methicone Silsesquioxane Crosspolymer
Glycerin
Humectant
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Isohexadecane
EmollientIsopropyl Isostearate
Emollient
Stearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Palmitoyl Pentapeptide-4
Skin Conditioning
Dimethicone
Emollient
C13-14 Isoparaffin
Emollient
Dimethiconol
Emollient
Cetearyl Glucoside
EmulsifyingCetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Laureth-7
EmulsifyingStearic Acid
Cleansing
Palmitic Acid
Emollient
Cetyl Alcohol
Emollient
Behenyl Alcohol
Emollient
Disodium EDTA
Polyacrylamide
PEG-100 Stearate
Titanium Dioxide
Cosmetic Colorant
Benzyl Alcohol
Perfuming
Methylparaben
Preservative
Propylparaben
Preservative
Ethylparaben
Preservative
Iron Oxides
Water, Vinyl Dimethicone/Methicone Silsesquioxane Crosspolymer, Glycerin, Niacinamide, Isohexadecane, Isopropyl Isostearate, Stearyl Alcohol, Palmitoyl Pentapeptide-4, Dimethicone, C13-14 Isoparaffin, Dimethiconol, Cetearyl Glucoside, Cetearyl Alcohol, Laureth-7, Stearic Acid, Palmitic Acid, Cetyl Alcohol, Behenyl Alcohol, Disodium EDTA, Polyacrylamide, PEG-100 Stearate, Titanium Dioxide, Benzyl Alcohol, Methylparaben, Propylparaben, Ethylparaben, Iron Oxides
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
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. If you see this, drink a glass of water. Stay hydrated!
Learn more about WaterCetearyl alcohol is a mixture of two fatty alcohols: cetyl alcohol and stearyl alcohol. It is mainly used as an emulsifier. Emulsifiers help prevent the separation of oils and products. Due to its composition, it can also be used to thicken a product or help create foam.
Cetearyl alcohol is an emollient. Emollients help soothe and hydrate the skin by trapping moisture.
Studies show Cetearyl alcohol is non-toxic and non-irritating. The FDA allows products labeled "alcohol-free" to have fatty alcohols.
This ingredient is usually derived from plant oils such as palm, vegetable, or coconut oils. There is debate on whether this ingredient will cause acne.
Due to the fatty acid base, this ingredient may not be Malassezia folliculitis safe.
Learn more about Cetearyl AlcoholGlycerin 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.
Learn more about GlycerinA type of fatty alcohol. Fatty Alcohols are most often used as an emollient or to thicken a product. They are usually derived from natural fats and oils and therefore do not have the same drying or irritating effect as traditional alcohols.
Emollients help keep your skin soft and hydrated by creating a film that traps moisture in.
Behenyl Alcohol is usually derived from the fats in vegetable oils.
In 2000, Behenyl Alcohol was approved by the US as medicine to reduce the duration of cold sores.
Learn more about Behenyl AlcoholIngredient Ratings
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Olehenriksen Banana Bright Eye Crème 60 ingredients
Olay Ultimate Eye Cream 27 ingredients
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Olehenriksen Banana Bright Eye Crème 60 ingredients
instant brighten of the under eyes, been using it for years, feels great on the skin, not thick spreads like butterrrr
The only thing that helps reduce darkness under my eyes. Actually better than any other eye product or concealer for the under eye circles. Even better than the new Ole Henriksen products such as the Banana sticks and so on.
Olay Ultimate Eye Cream 27 ingredients
FYI: I am relatively inexperienced with eye cream as I’ve only recently started to use them. I went with this based on a recommendation from a friend because I was really struggling with puffiness and dark circles. I’ve been using it around 2-3 weeks now and I have noticed a difference. While I believe this isn’t the best eye cream on the market and I will likely try other options, I would Show more
