Origins Plantscription™ Anti-Aging Power Eye Cream Versus Kiehl's Midnight Recovery Eye
Updated on March 06, 2025
Overview
What they are
These products are both reef safe eye moisturizers. They have a total of 5 ingredients in common
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for anti aging, dry skin and reducing pores
Free From
They both do not contain any parabens or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain oils
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Ingredient Info
Origins Plantscription™ Anti-Aging Power Eye Cream 53 ingredients
Kiehl's Midnight Recovery Eye 36 ingredients
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Origins Plantscription™ Anti-Aging Power Eye Cream 53 ingredients
Kiehl's Midnight Recovery Eye 36 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningGlyceryl Stearate
Emollient
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Myristyl Myristate
Emollient
Squalane
Emollient
Jojoba Esters
Emollient
Cetyl Alcohol
Emollient
PEG-100 Stearate
Anogeissus Leiocarpus Bark Extract
Skin ProtectingChrysanthellum Indicum Extract
Skin ConditioningAscophyllum Nodosum Extract
Skin ConditioningRubus Idaeus Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningRosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract
AntimicrobialCoffea Arabica Seed Extract
MaskingAsparagopsis Armata Extract
Skin ProtectingVitis Vinifera Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningScutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract
AstringentMorus Nigra Root Extract
Skin ConditioningCentaurium Erythraea Extract
Skin ConditioningBambusa Vulgaris Extract
Skin ConditioningPisum Sativum Extract
Skin ConditioningSigesbeckia Orientalis Extract
Skin ConditioningSimmondsia Chinensis Butter
Skin Conditioning
Cholesterol
Emollient
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Trehalose
HumectantMicrococcus Lysate
Skin ConditioningDimethicone
Emollient
Cetyl Ricinoleate
Emollient
Caffeine
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Hydrolyzed Algin
Hydrogenated Vegetable Oil
Emollient
Laminaria Digitata Extract
Skin ProtectingLecithin
EmollientSorbitol
Humectant
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
MaskingCrithmum Maritimum Extract
Skin ConditioningPEG-4 Dilaurate
Emulsifying
Acetyl Hexapeptide-8
Humectant
Jojoba Alcohol
EmollientIsopropyl Jojobate
EmollientCaprylyl Glycol
EmollientSteareth-20
CleansingCetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Polysorbate 60
Emulsifying
Glucosamine Hcl
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningPotassium Hydroxide
BufferingCarbomer
Emulsion StabilisingTetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate
Antioxidant
Hexylene Glycol
EmulsifyingPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
Water, Glyceryl Stearate, Butylene Glycol, Myristyl Myristate, Squalane, Jojoba Esters, Cetyl Alcohol, PEG-100 Stearate, Anogeissus Leiocarpus Bark Extract, Chrysanthellum Indicum Extract, Ascophyllum Nodosum Extract, Rubus Idaeus Leaf Extract, Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract, Coffea Arabica Seed Extract, Asparagopsis Armata Extract, Vitis Vinifera Fruit Extract, Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract, Morus Nigra Root Extract, Centaurium Erythraea Extract, Bambusa Vulgaris Extract, Pisum Sativum Extract, Sigesbeckia Orientalis Extract, Simmondsia Chinensis Butter, Cholesterol, Sodium Hyaluronate, Trehalose, Micrococcus Lysate, Dimethicone, Cetyl Ricinoleate, Caffeine, Glycerin, Hydrolyzed Algin, Hydrogenated Vegetable Oil, Laminaria Digitata Extract, Lecithin, Sorbitol, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Crithmum Maritimum Extract, PEG-4 Dilaurate, Acetyl Hexapeptide-8, Jojoba Alcohol, Isopropyl Jojobate, Caprylyl Glycol, Steareth-20, Cetearyl Alcohol, Polysorbate 60, Glucosamine Hcl, Ethylhexylglycerin, Potassium Hydroxide, Carbomer, Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate, Hexylene Glycol, Phenoxyethanol
Water
Skin ConditioningHelianthus Annuus Seed Oil
Emollient
Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
Emollient
Prunus Armeniaca Kernel Oil
Masking
Squalane
Emollient
Alcohol Denat.
Antimicrobial
Cetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Glyceryl Stearate
Emollient
Stearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Cetearyl Glucoside
EmulsifyingOenothera Biennis Oil
Emollient
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin Conditioning
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Lithium Magnesium Sodium Silicate
AbsorbentChlorphenesin
Antimicrobial
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingRuscus Aculeatus Root Extract
AstringentAloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice Powder
Skin ConditioningTocopherol
Antioxidant
Lavandula Angustifolia Oil
Masking
Adenosine
Skin Conditioning
Linalool
Perfuming
Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Oil
Masking
Pelargonium Graveolens Flower Oil
Masking
Glycine Soja Oil
Emollient
Citronellol
Perfuming
Geraniol
Perfuming
Lavandula Hybrida Oil
Emollient
Cucumis Sativus Fruit Extract
EmollientLimonene
Perfuming
Citral
Perfuming
Curcuma Longa Root Extract
Masking
Sclareolide
Masking
Rose Flower Oil
Masking
Jasminum Officinale Extract
Masking
Citric Acid
Buffering
Water, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Prunus Armeniaca Kernel Oil, Squalane, Alcohol Denat., Cetearyl Alcohol, Glyceryl Stearate, Stearyl Alcohol, Cetearyl Glucoside, Oenothera Biennis Oil, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Phenoxyethanol, Lithium Magnesium Sodium Silicate, Chlorphenesin, Xanthan Gum, Ruscus Aculeatus Root Extract, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice Powder, Tocopherol, Lavandula Angustifolia Oil, Adenosine, Linalool, Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Oil, Pelargonium Graveolens Flower Oil, Glycine Soja Oil, Citronellol, Geraniol, Lavandula Hybrida Oil, Cucumis Sativus Fruit Extract, Limonene, Citral, Curcuma Longa Root Extract, Sclareolide, Rose Flower Oil, Jasminum Officinale Extract, Citric Acid
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 WaterGlyceryl Stearate is a mix of glycerin and stearic acid.
It is used to stabilize the mixing of water and oil ingredients. By preventing these ingredients from separating, it can help elongate shelf life. It can also help thicken the product's texture.
As an emollient, it helps soften skin and supports barrier-replenishing ingredients.
In cosmetics, Glyceryl Stearate is often made from vegetable oils or synthetically produced.
This ingredient may not be fungal-acne safe
Fun fact: The human body also creates Glyceryl Stearate naturally.
Learn more about Glyceryl StearateSqualane is an emollient that helps the skin hold onto moisture. It's an oily liquid that occurs naturally in certain types of fish and plant oils.
Because squalane boosts hydration in the skin, it also comes with plenty of benefits: it is an antioxidant and can help fight free radicals and skin damage. Squalane is also found to have a detoxifying effect when applied.
Squalane comes from squalene, which occurs naturally within the sebum of our skin. It is one of the oils our skin produces to keep itself hydrated. Squalane is the hydrogenated version of squalene and has a longer shelf life.
Research shows that squalane is non-irritating (even at 100% concentration).
In general, it's a fantastic ingredient. It does a great job at hydrating the skin, and it's suitable for those with sensitive skin.
The source of squalane may impact malassezia / fungal acne. This is because olive oil derived squalane can contain impurities such as fatty acids and plant waxes. Sugarcane derived squalane is recommended for anyone with malassezia concerns.
Is squalane vegan?
This depends on the source. Squalane can be derived from both plants and animals. Most squalane used in skincare comes from plants.
Please note: the source of squalane is only known if disclosed by the brand. We recommend reaching out to the brand if you have any questions about their squalane.
Read more about squalene with an "e".
Learn more about SqualaneCetearyl 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 AlcoholPhenoxyethanol is a preservative that has germicide, antimicrobial, and aromatic properties. Studies show that phenoxyethanol can prevent 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.
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Origins Plantscription™ Anti-Aging Power Eye Cream 53 ingredients
Kiehl's Midnight Recovery Eye 36 ingredients
