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Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Peter Thomas Roth Instant FIRMx Eye™ versus Dr. Brandt Skincare needles no more® NO MORE BAGGAGE™ eye de-puffing gel .

Published on November 26, 2021

Overview

What they are

These products are both eye moisturizers. They have a total of 12 ingredients in common

Cool Features

They both contain exfoliants and peptides

Suited For

They're both likely to be good for fighting acne, anti aging, dry skin and sensitive skin

Free From

They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, oils or parabens

What's Inside

They both contain silicones

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Eye Moisturizer American Brand United States
Eye Moisturizer American Brand United States

Eye Moisturizer

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

Eye Moisturizer

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

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

Retinoid
Vitamin C
Vitamin E
Exfoliators (2)
Peptides (2)

Benefits

Hydrating
Good For Oily Skin
Redness Reducing
Reduces Irritation
Skin Texture (2)
Reduces Large Pores
Anti-Aging (2)
Dark Spots (2)
Scar Healing (2)
Acne Fighting
Brightening (3)

Concerns

Drying
May Worsen Oily Skin
Irritating
Rosacea
Eczema

Notable Ingredients

Mineral UV Filter
Exfoliators (2)
Ceramides
Hyaluronic Acid
Peptides (7)

Benefits

Hydrating
Redness Reducing (2)
Reduces Irritation (2)
Anti-Aging
Acne Fighting

Concerns

May Worsen Oily Skin
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Ingredients Compared

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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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Peter Thomas Roth Instant FIRMx Eye™ contains this as ingredient number 1.

Dr. Brandt Skincare needles no more® NO MORE BAGGAGE™ eye de-puffing gel contains this as ingredient number 1.

2
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.

Peter Thomas Roth Instant FIRMx Eye™ contains this as ingredient number 3.

Dr. Brandt Skincare needles no more® NO MORE BAGGAGE™ eye de-puffing gel contains this as ingredient number 30.

3
What it does: Absorbent
Community Rating: Disliked

Magnesium Aluminum Silicate is a type of silica. It comes from naturally occuring minerals such as silicate ores and clay.

Magnesium aluminum silicate is used for enhancing texture and as an absorbent. Due to its large molecular size, it is unable to be absorbed into the skin.

Like other types of silica, this ingredient can be used to thicken a product. As an absorbent, it may be used to absorb extra water or help prevent clumping.

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Peter Thomas Roth Instant FIRMx Eye™ contains this as ingredient number 5.

Dr. Brandt Skincare needles no more® NO MORE BAGGAGE™ eye de-puffing gel contains this as ingredient number 4.

4
What it does: Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Loved

Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7 is a peptide. Peptides are building blocks for protein.

This ingredient consists of four amino acids and palmitic acid. These amino acids are arginine, proline, glutamine, and glycine.

This ingredient has many benefits. These benefits include boosting collagen production, fighting inflammation, and reversing UV damage.

By preventing our bodies from producing interleukins, Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7 helps fight inflammation. An interleukin is a chemical that signals to the body to produce an inflammatory response. Interleukin production is accelerated by UV radiation.

Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7 tells our body to create more collagen. Collagen is a protein that makes connective tissue. Boosting collagen production leads to a healthier skin barrier. Having a healthy skin barrier means having firm and hydrated skin.

Read more about other common types of peptides here:

Learn more about Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7

Peter Thomas Roth Instant FIRMx Eye™ contains this as ingredient number 7.

Dr. Brandt Skincare needles no more® NO MORE BAGGAGE™ eye de-puffing gel contains this as ingredient number 29.

5
What it does: Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Loved

Dipeptide-2 is a peptide.

Peter Thomas Roth Instant FIRMx Eye™ contains this as ingredient number 8.

Dr. Brandt Skincare needles no more® NO MORE BAGGAGE™ eye de-puffing gel contains this as ingredient number 21.

6
What it does: Antioxidant

Hesperidin Methyl Chalcone is an antioxidant and is a type of silicone.

Peter Thomas Roth Instant FIRMx Eye™ contains this as ingredient number 11.

Dr. Brandt Skincare needles no more® NO MORE BAGGAGE™ eye de-puffing gel contains this as ingredient number 12.

7
What it does: Cleansing, Emulsifying
Community Rating: Very Disliked

Steareth-20 is a waxy compound used to emulsify ingredients. It is created from stearyl alcohol.

It possesses surfactant properties. This means it reduces surface tension and helps oils, dirt, and pollutants to be washed away.

The 20 stands for the number of ethylene oxide used to create this ingredient.

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Peter Thomas Roth Instant FIRMx Eye™ contains this as ingredient number 26.

Dr. Brandt Skincare needles no more® NO MORE BAGGAGE™ eye de-puffing gel contains this as ingredient number 18.

8
What it does: Antimicrobial, Preservative

Chlorhexidine Digluconate is a preservative.

Peter Thomas Roth Instant FIRMx Eye™ contains this as ingredient number 29.

Dr. Brandt Skincare needles no more® NO MORE BAGGAGE™ eye de-puffing gel contains this as ingredient number 32.

9
What it does: Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Mixed

Ethylhexylglycerin (we can't pronounce this either) is commonly used as a preservative and skin softener. It is derived from glyceryl.

You might see Ethylhexylglycerin often paired with other preservatives such as phenoxyethanol. Ethylhexylglycerin has been found to increase the effectiveness of these other preservatives.

Peter Thomas Roth Instant FIRMx Eye™ contains this as ingredient number 30.

Dr. Brandt Skincare needles no more® NO MORE BAGGAGE™ eye de-puffing gel contains this as ingredient number 16.

10
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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Peter Thomas Roth Instant FIRMx Eye™ contains this as ingredient number 31.

Dr. Brandt Skincare needles no more® NO MORE BAGGAGE™ eye de-puffing gel contains this as ingredient number 35.

11
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

Peter Thomas Roth Instant FIRMx Eye™ contains this as ingredient number 34.

Dr. Brandt Skincare needles no more® NO MORE BAGGAGE™ eye de-puffing gel contains this as ingredient number 39.

12
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.

Peter Thomas Roth Instant FIRMx Eye™ contains this as ingredient number 35.

Dr. Brandt Skincare needles no more® NO MORE BAGGAGE™ eye de-puffing gel contains this as ingredient number 5.

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

23% are loved or liked
14% have mixed ratings
31% are disliked or very disliked
31% have no rating yet
40% are loved or liked
13% have mixed ratings
28% are disliked or very disliked
20% have no rating yet

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