Pacifica Future Youth Time Shift Eye Serum Versus Brandefy Skin Retinol Age-Defying Eye Serum
Updated on December 18, 2024
Overview
What they are
These products are both cruelty-free eye moisturizers. They have a total of 10 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain hyaluronic acid, peptides and Vitamin E
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin, sensitive skin, oily skin, reducing pores, scar healing, dark spots and better texture
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, fragrances, parabens or sulfates
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Ingredient Info
Pacifica Future Youth Time Shift Eye Serum 42 ingredients
Brandefy Skin Retinol Age-Defying Eye Serum 51 ingredients
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Pacifica Future Youth Time Shift Eye Serum 42 ingredients
Brandefy Skin Retinol Age-Defying Eye Serum 51 ingredients
Key Ingredients
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Key Ingredients
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningAloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
Skin Conditioning
Glycerin
Humectant
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
MaskingHelianthus Annuus Seed Oil
Emollient
Acetyl Hexapeptide-8
Humectant
Acetic Acid
BufferingGlyceryl Stearate
Emollient
Cetyl Alcohol
Emollient
Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate
Antimicrobial
Phaseolus Angularis Seed Extract
Antioxidant
Citric Acid
Buffering
Albizia Julibrissin Bark Extract
MaskingDarutoside
Skin ConditioningStearic Acid
Cleansing
Palmitoyl Tripeptide-5
Skin Conditioning
Trifluoroacetyl Tripeptide-2
Skin Conditioning
Acmella Oleracea Extract
Skin ProtectingCaprooyl Tetrapeptide-3
Skin Protecting
Lactobacillus Ferment Lysate
Skin Conditioning
Fragaria Ananassa Seed Oil
Antioxidant
Ectoin
Skin Conditioning
Caffeine
Skin ConditioningSh-Polypeptide-50
Skin Conditioning
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingTocopherol
Antioxidant
Glyceryl Stearate Citrate
Emollient
Dextran
Leontopodium Alpinum Flower/Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningSaccharomyces/Xylinum/Black Tea Ferment
Skin Conditioning
Camellia Oleifera Seed Oil
Skin Conditioning
Vanilla Planifolia Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningSodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningPassiflora Incarnata Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
Paeonia Albiflora Root Extract
Skin ConditioningOryza Sativa Extract
Absorbent
Saccharomyces/Malus Pumila Fruit Ferment Filtrate
EmollientCamellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
Antimicrobial
Punica Granatum Extract
AstringentWater, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Glycerin, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Acetyl Hexapeptide-8, Acetic Acid, Glyceryl Stearate, Cetyl Alcohol, Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate, Phaseolus Angularis Seed Extract, Citric Acid, Albizia Julibrissin Bark Extract, Darutoside, Stearic Acid, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-5, Trifluoroacetyl Tripeptide-2, Acmella Oleracea Extract, Caprooyl Tetrapeptide-3, Lactobacillus Ferment Lysate, Fragaria Ananassa Seed Oil, Ectoin, Caffeine, Sh-Polypeptide-50, Potassium Sorbate, Xanthan Gum, Tocopherol, Glyceryl Stearate Citrate, Dextran, Leontopodium Alpinum Flower/Leaf Extract, Saccharomyces/Xylinum/Black Tea Ferment, Camellia Oleifera Seed Oil, Vanilla Planifolia Fruit Extract, Sodium Hyaluronate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Passiflora Incarnata Flower Extract, Phenoxyethanol, Paeonia Albiflora Root Extract, Oryza Sativa Extract, Saccharomyces/Malus Pumila Fruit Ferment Filtrate, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Punica Granatum Extract
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Cyclopentasiloxane
Emollient
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
MaskingGlyceryl Stearate
Emollient
Polyacrylamide
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Sodium PCA
HumectantSodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate
Skin ConditioningCaffeine
Skin ConditioningCeramide Ng
Skin Conditioning
Phospholipids
Skin ConditioningCamellia Sinensis Polyphenols
Antioxidant
Ascorbic Acid
Antioxidant
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Retinol
Skin Conditioning
Heterotheca Inuloides Flower Extract
MaskingPhytonadione Epoxide
AstringentTetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate
Antioxidant
C13-14 Isoparaffin
Emollient
Phyllanthus Emblica Fruit Extract
HumectantN-Hydroxysuccinimide
Skin ConditioningChrysin
Skin ConditioningSteareth-20
CleansingPalmitoyl Tripeptide-1
Skin Conditioning
Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7
Skin Conditioning
Hesperidin Methyl Chalcone
Antioxidant
Dipeptide-2
Skin Conditioning
Albizia Julibrissin Bark Extract
MaskingDarutoside
Skin ConditioningC12-15 Alkyl Benzoate
AntimicrobialTribehenin
Emollient
Polysorbate 20
Emulsifying
Hydrogenated Polyisobutene
EmollientButylated Pvp
PEG-10 Rapeseed Sterol
Cleansing
Palmitoyl Hexapeptide-12
Skin Conditioning
Palmitoyl Pentapeptide-4
Skin Conditioning
Carbomer
Emulsion StabilisingCetyl Alcohol
Emollient
Behenyl Alcohol
Emollient
Laureth-7
EmulsifyingPEG-100 Stearate
Caprylyl Glycol
EmollientPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
Sorbic Acid
Preservative
Titanium Dioxide
Cosmetic Colorant
Potassium Hydroxide
BufferingDisodium EDTA
Water, Glycerin, Cyclopentasiloxane, Butylene Glycol, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Glyceryl Stearate, Polyacrylamide, Niacinamide, Sodium PCA, Sodium Hyaluronate, Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate, Caffeine, Ceramide Ng, Phospholipids, Camellia Sinensis Polyphenols, Ascorbic Acid, Tocopheryl Acetate, Retinol, Heterotheca Inuloides Flower Extract, Phytonadione Epoxide, Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate, C13-14 Isoparaffin, Phyllanthus Emblica Fruit Extract, N-Hydroxysuccinimide, Chrysin, Steareth-20, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1, Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7, Hesperidin Methyl Chalcone, Dipeptide-2, Albizia Julibrissin Bark Extract, Darutoside, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Tribehenin, Polysorbate 20, Hydrogenated Polyisobutene, Butylated Pvp, PEG-10 Rapeseed Sterol, Palmitoyl Hexapeptide-12, Palmitoyl Pentapeptide-4, Carbomer, Cetyl Alcohol, Behenyl Alcohol, Laureth-7, PEG-100 Stearate, Caprylyl Glycol, Phenoxyethanol, Sorbic Acid, Titanium Dioxide, Potassium Hydroxide, Disodium EDTA
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 WaterGlycerin 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 GlycerinThis ingredient is an emollient, solvent, and texture enhancer. It is considered a skin-softener by helping the skin prevent moisture loss.
It helps thicken a product's formula and makes it easier to spread by dissolving clumping compounds.
Caprylic Triglyceride is made by combining glycerin with coconut oil, forming a clear liquid.
While there is an assumption Caprylic Triglyceride can clog pores due to it being derived from coconut oil, there is no research supporting this.
Learn more about Caprylic/Capric TriglycerideGlyceryl 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 StearateCetyl Alcohol is a fatty alcohol. Fatty Alcohols are most often used as an emollient or to thicken a product.
Its main roles are:
Though it has "alcohol" in the name, it is not related to denatured alcohol or ethyl alcohol. The FDA allows products labeled "alcohol-free" to have fatty alcohols.
Learn more about Cetyl AlcoholWe don't have a description for Albizia Julibrissin Bark Extract yet.
We don't have a description for Darutoside yet.
Caffeine is most associated with coffee, tea, and cacao. In skincare, it helps with calming inflammation and is rich in antioxidants.
While caffeine is used to treat cellulite and and dark circles, further studies are needed to prove this. It has been believed to help with these skin conditions due to its ability to dilate blood vessels and increase blood flow.
Some studies are looking into caffeine's ability to protect against UV rays.
Learn more about CaffeineSodium Hyaluronate is hyaluronic acid's salt form. It is commonly derived from the sodium salt of hyaluronic acid.
Like hyaluronic acid, it is great at holding water and acts as a humectant. This makes it a great skin hydrating ingredient.
Sodium Hyaluronate is naturally occurring in our bodies and is mostly found in eye fluid and joints.
These are some other common types of Hyaluronic Acid:
Learn more about Sodium HyaluronatePhenoxyethanol 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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Pacifica Future Youth Time Shift Eye Serum 42 ingredients
Brandefy Skin Retinol Age-Defying Eye Serum 51 ingredients
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Pacifica Future Youth Time Shift Eye Serum 42 ingredients
The product itself was fine enough. I only really noticed hydration from this eye cream, my under eye lines looked the same. However, my main gripe with this product is the packaging. I love the glass and that it’s recyclable, but the pipette does not reach the bottom of the bottle and it makes it incredibly hard to get any product.
Overall, 5/10.
