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Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Peter Thomas Roth Instant FIRMx Eye™ versus IT Cosmetics Bye Bye Under Eye Brightening Eye Cream .

Published on June 28, 2021

Overview

What they are

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

Cool Features

They both contain exfoliants, peptides, retinoid, Vitamin C and Vitamin E

Suited For

They're both likely to be good for fighting acne, 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 common allergens or parabens

What's Inside

They both contain silicones

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Eye Moisturizer American Brand United States
Eye Moisturizer British Brand United Kingdom

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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Buy Instant FIRMx Eye™

Starts at $27.92
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Starts at $50.00

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

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

Chemical UV Filter
Retinoid
Vitamin C (2)
Vitamin E
Exfoliators
Niacinamide
Ceramides (3)
Hyaluronic Acid
Peptides (3)

Benefits

Hydrating (11)
Good For Oily Skin (2)
Redness Reducing (8)
Reduces Irritation (5)
Skin Texture (3)
Reduces Large Pores (3)
Anti-Aging (9)
Dark Spots (5)
Scar Healing (3)
Acne Fighting (3)
Brightening (6)

Concerns

Drying
May Worsen Oily Skin (5)
Acne Trigger
Irritating
Rosacea
Eczema (3)
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Ingredients Compared

Ingredients that are highlighted in purple are present in both products.

WaterCyclopentasiloxaneButylene GlycolButyrospermum Parkii ButterDimethiconeNiacinamideCetearyl AlcoholPeg-40 StearatePalmitic AcidStearic AcidPolysorbate 60Macadamia Ternifolia Seed OilCetyl EthylhexanoateGlyceryl StearateGlycerinAcrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate CrosspolymerCarbomerSodium HyaluronateAcetyl Hexapeptide-8Copper Gluconate CollagenTea-Cocoyl GlutamatePalmitoyl Pentapeptide-4Copper Tripeptide-1BiotinCaffeineMagnesium AspartateZinc GluconateSodium Ascorbyl PhosphateSodium Lauroyl LactylateCeramide NPCeramide APPhytosphingosineCholesterolXanthan GumCeramide EOPRetinolTocopheryl AcetateAscorbic AcidAloe Barbadensis Leaf ExtractAnthemis Nobilis Flower ExtractCurcuma Longa Root ExtractSqualaneSpirulina Platensis ExtractAlgae ExtractCucumis Sativus Fruit ExtractAvena Sativa Kernel ExtractPropylene GlycolGlycyrrhiza Glabra Root ExtractCamellia Sinensis Leaf ExtractLecithinCaprylic/Capric TriglycerideCreatineSimmondsia Chinensis Seed OilVaccinium Angustifolium Fruit ExtractMaris AquaPanthenolPolyglutamic AcidMethionineLysineLeucineHistidineIsoleucineArginineDisodium EDTAPolyacrylate-13PolyisobutenePolysorbate 20Sorbitan IsostearateTromethamineSorbitan StearateBenzophenone-5Cholesteryl NonanoateCholesteryl IsostearateCholesteryl ChloridePhenylalanineThreonineValineSaccharide IsomerateTryptophanElaeis Guineensis ButterSorbitolPolysilicone-11Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone CrosspolymerPhenyl TrimethiconeCitric AcidAlcoholPhenoxyethanolCaprylyl GlycolEthylhexylglycerinChlorphenesinPotassium SorbateCI 42090

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

IT Cosmetics Bye Bye Under Eye Brightening Eye Cream 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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Peter Thomas Roth Instant FIRMx Eye™ contains this as ingredient number 2.

IT Cosmetics Bye Bye Under Eye Brightening Eye Cream contains this as ingredient number 15.

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.

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

IT Cosmetics Bye Bye Under Eye Brightening Eye Cream contains this as ingredient number 3.

4
What it does: Antioxidant, Buffering, Masking, Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Loved

Ascorbic Acid is is pure Vitamin C. This form makes up the largest amount of vitamin C found naturally in our skin.

Not only is vitamin C great for your overall health and immune system, it also has plenty of benefits on your skin.

Vitamin C is best used for brightening skin. It improves dark spots, acne scars, and hyperpigmentation. This is because it blocks the process of skin darkening when exposed to UV.

Remember: Vitamin C should not replace sunscreen!

Your skin uses vitamin C to build collagen. Collagen is one key component in having a strong skin barrier and plump skin. Vitamin C also plays a role in regulating collagen, thus making it effective in improving wrinkles and fine lines.

Ascorbic acid shows potent antioxidant activity. As an antioxidant, it helps fight free-radicals. Free-radicals are molecules that may damage your skin cells. These antioxidants also protect skin against UV damage.

The best formulations include Vitamin E and/or ferulic acid. These two ingredients help stabilize and provide a boost in the benefits of ascorbic acid. This is because ascorbic acid becomes unstable when exposed to UV and air. In fact, you can tell your ascorbic acid has oxidized when it turns an orange-yellow color.

Ascorbic acid is generally compatible with other ingredients. However, using ascorbic acid with other active ingredients might cause irritation. Two ingredients: copper ions and benzoyl peroxide, will inactivate ascorbic acid completely.

Read more about other types of Vitamin C:

Foods rich with vitamin C include oranges, strawberries, broccoli, bell peppers, and more. When consuming Vitamin C, your skin receives a portion of the nutrients.

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Peter Thomas Roth Instant FIRMx Eye™ contains this as ingredient number 9.

IT Cosmetics Bye Bye Under Eye Brightening Eye Cream contains this as ingredient number 39.

5
What it does: Antioxidant, Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Liked

Tocopheryl Acetate is AKA Vitamin E. It is an antioxidant and protects your skin from free radicals. Free radicals damage the skin by breaking down collagen.

One study found using Tocopheryl Acetate with Vitamin C decreased the number of sunburned cells.

Tocopheryl Acetate is commonly found in both skincare and dietary supplements.

Learn more about Tocopheryl Acetate

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

IT Cosmetics Bye Bye Under Eye Brightening Eye Cream contains this as ingredient number 38.

6
What it does: Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Loved

Panthenol (also referred to as pro-vitamin B5) is a common ingredient that helps hydrate and soothe the skin.

lt is a humectant, meaning that it helps the skin attract and retain moisture.

Another benefit is the anti-inflammatory abilities. This means that it's great for sensitive, irritation-prone skin.

Once oxidized, panthenol converts to pantothenic acid. Panthothenic acid is found in all living cells.

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Peter Thomas Roth Instant FIRMx Eye™ contains this as ingredient number 13.

IT Cosmetics Bye Bye Under Eye Brightening Eye Cream contains this as ingredient number 57.

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What it does:
Community Rating: Disliked

Disodium EDTA plays a role in making products more stable by aiding other preservatives.

It is a chelating agent, meaning it neutralizes metal ions that may be found in a product.

Disodium EDTA is a salt of edetic acid and is found to be safe in cosmetic ingredients.

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Peter Thomas Roth Instant FIRMx Eye™ contains this as ingredient number 24.

IT Cosmetics Bye Bye Under Eye Brightening Eye Cream contains this as ingredient number 65.

8
What it does: Emulsion Stabilising, Gel Forming
Community Rating: Disliked

Carbomer is a polymer of acrylic acid. Its main role is to create gel consistency within products.

Carbomer is commonly found in many types of cosmetics products. It is found to be safe in concentrations up to 15%. However, a high amount of carbomer can cause pilling or balling up of products. Most products contain 1% of less of carbomer.

Peter Thomas Roth Instant FIRMx Eye™ contains this as ingredient number 28.

IT Cosmetics Bye Bye Under Eye Brightening Eye Cream contains this as ingredient number 17.

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.

IT Cosmetics Bye Bye Under Eye Brightening Eye Cream contains this as ingredient number 90.

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.

Learn more about Potassium Sorbate

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

IT Cosmetics Bye Bye Under Eye Brightening Eye Cream contains this as ingredient number 92.

11
What it does: Buffering, Masking
Community Rating: Disliked

Citric Acid is an AHA derived from citrus fruits (think oranges, lemons, and limes!).

If you spot Citric Acid near the end of an ingredient list, it's likely there as a pH adjuster rather than an active ingredient.

As an AHA, Citric Acid removes the top layer of skin cells from the newer layer of skin underneath. This helps skin to remove dark spots and look more even.

Read more about some other popular AHA's here:

Learn more about Citric Acid

Peter Thomas Roth Instant FIRMx Eye™ contains this as ingredient number 32.

IT Cosmetics Bye Bye Under Eye Brightening Eye Cream contains this as ingredient number 86.

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.

IT Cosmetics Bye Bye Under Eye Brightening Eye Cream contains this as ingredient number 88.

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14% have mixed ratings
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31% have no rating yet
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8% have mixed ratings
31% are disliked or very disliked
14% have no rating yet

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