Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Peter Thomas Roth Potent-C™ Vitamin C Power Eye Cream versus Origins GinZing™ Refreshing Eye Cream to Brighten and Depuff .
Published on April 18, 2021
Overview
What they are
These products are both reef safe eye moisturizers. They have a total of 20 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain exfoliants, hyaluronic acid and Vitamin C
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin, dark spots and better texture
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, parabens or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain fragrances, oils and silicones
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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.
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Ingredient Info
Peter Thomas Roth Potent-C™ Vitamin C Power Eye Cream 43 ingredients
Origins GinZing™ Refreshing Eye Cream to Brighten and Depuff 49 ingredients
Alcohol Free
This product is free of harsh alcohols 🎉
Contains Silicon
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Sulfate Free
This product is free of sulfates 🎉
Paraben Free
This product is free of parabens 🎉
Contains Oils
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Not Malassezia Safe
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Reef Safe
This product is free of ingredients that damage reefs 🎉
EU Allergen Free
This product is free of EU allergens 🎉
Non Vegan
This product is not vegan 😥
Not Cruelty Free
This product is not cruelty-free 😥
Alcohol Free
This product is free of harsh alcohols 🎉
Contains Silicon
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Contains Fragrance
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Sulfate Free
This product is free of sulfates 🎉
Paraben Free
This product is free of parabens 🎉
Contains Oils
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Not Malassezia Safe
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Reef Safe
This product is free of ingredients that damage reefs 🎉
EU Allergen Free
This product is free of EU allergens 🎉
Non Vegan
This product is not vegan 😥
Not Cruelty Free
This product is not cruelty-free 😥
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Peter Thomas Roth Potent-C™ Vitamin C Power Eye Cream 43 ingredients
Origins GinZing™ Refreshing Eye Cream to Brighten and Depuff 49 ingredients
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Peter Thomas Roth Potent-C™ Vitamin C Power Eye Cream 43 ingredients
Origins GinZing™ Refreshing Eye Cream to Brighten and Depuff 49 ingredients
Water • Butylene Glycol • Ascorbyl Tetraisopalmitate • C9-12 Alkane • Tocopheryl Acetate • Bambusa Arundinacea Stem Powder • Peg-100 Stearate • Cetyl Ricinoleate • Ferulic Acid • Butyrospermum Parkii Butter • Behenyl Alcohol • Methyl Trimethicone • Glycerin • Carbomer • Methyldihydrojasmonate • Polymethylsilsesquioxane • Saccharomyces Ferment Filtrate • Hydrogenated Lecithin • Diamond Powder • Caffeine • Sodium Hyaluronate • Ubiquinone • Ethylhexylglycerin • Squalane • Soluble Collagen • Undaria Pinnatifida Extract • Caesalpinia Spinosa Fruit Extract • Arnica Montana Flower Extract • Olea Europaea Fruit Oil • Corallina Officinalis Extract • Kappaphycus Alvarezii Extract • Tribehenin • C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate • Coco-Caprylate/Caprate • Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride • Jojoba Wax Peg-120 Esters • Sodium Hydroxide • Myristyl Alcohol • Steareth-20 • Mica • Sodium Benzoate • Potassium Sorbate • Phenoxyethanol
Water • Methyl Trimethicone • Butylene Glycol • Peg-100 Stearate • Dimethicone • Cetyl Ricinoleate • Silica • Olea Europaea Fruit Oil • Glycerin • Behenyl Alcohol • Cucumis Sativus Fruit Extract • Panax Ginseng Root Extract • Castanea Sativa Seed Extract • Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract • Cordyceps Sinensis Extract • Magnolia Officinalis Bark Extract • Pyrus Malus Fruit Extract • Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract • Pantethine • Panthenol • Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride • Butyrospermum Parkii Oil • Caffeine • Coleus Barbatus Root Extract • Yeast Extract • Folic Acid • Hydrogenated Lecithin • Jojoba Wax Peg-120 Esters • Biotin • Tribehenin • Myristyl Alcohol • Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7 • Trehalose • Sodium Hyaluronate • Ascorbyl Tocopheryl Maleate • Hesperidin Methyl Chalcone • Sodium Sulfite • Sodium Metabisulfite • Steareth-20 • Dipeptide-2 • Ethylhexylglycerin • Carbomer • Tromethamine • Sorbic Acid • Chlorphenesin • Phenoxyethanol • Mica • CI 77891 • CI 77491
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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.
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!
Learn more about WaterPeter Thomas Roth Potent-C™ Vitamin C Power Eye Cream contains this as ingredient number 1.
Origins GinZing™ Refreshing Eye Cream to Brighten and Depuff contains this as ingredient number 1.
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 Potent-C™ Vitamin C Power Eye Cream contains this as ingredient number 2.
Origins GinZing™ Refreshing Eye Cream to Brighten and Depuff contains this as ingredient number 3.
Peg-100 Stearate is an emollient and emulsifier. PEGS are a hydrophilic polyether compound . There are 100 ethylene oxide monomers in Peg-100 Stearate. Peg-100 Stearate is polyethylene glycol ester of stearic acid.
Peg-100 Stearate helps keep skin soft by trapping moisture in. It helps prevent oil and water from separating in a product. By binding oil and water, it helps remove dirt and oil to be rinsed away.
Peter Thomas Roth Potent-C™ Vitamin C Power Eye Cream contains this as ingredient number 7.
Origins GinZing™ Refreshing Eye Cream to Brighten and Depuff contains this as ingredient number 4.
Cetyl Ricinoleate isn't fungal acne safe.
Peter Thomas Roth Potent-C™ Vitamin C Power Eye Cream contains this as ingredient number 8.
Origins GinZing™ Refreshing Eye Cream to Brighten and Depuff contains this as ingredient number 6.
A 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 AlcoholPeter Thomas Roth Potent-C™ Vitamin C Power Eye Cream contains this as ingredient number 11.
Origins GinZing™ Refreshing Eye Cream to Brighten and Depuff contains this as ingredient number 10.
Methyl Trimethicone is a type of silicone. It is a solvent and emulsifier.
Solvents are used to keep ingredients together in a product. They can help dissolve ingredients to stable bases or help evenly distribute ingredients throughout the product.
Emulsifiers help stabilize a product. It does this by preventing certain ingredients from separating.
Methyl Trimethicone does not get absorbed into the skin.
Learn more about Methyl TrimethiconePeter Thomas Roth Potent-C™ Vitamin C Power Eye Cream contains this as ingredient number 12.
Origins GinZing™ Refreshing Eye Cream to Brighten and Depuff contains this as ingredient number 2.
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.
Learn more about GlycerinPeter Thomas Roth Potent-C™ Vitamin C Power Eye Cream contains this as ingredient number 13.
Origins GinZing™ Refreshing Eye Cream to Brighten and Depuff contains this as ingredient number 9.
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 Potent-C™ Vitamin C Power Eye Cream contains this as ingredient number 14.
Origins GinZing™ Refreshing Eye Cream to Brighten and Depuff contains this as ingredient number 42.
Hydrogenated Lecithin is created from the hydrogenation of lecithin. Hydrogenation is a chemical reaction between molecule hydrogen and another element.
Hydrogenated Lecithin is an emollient and emulsifier. As an emollient, it helps soften skin by trapping moisture within.
The phospholipids in Hydrogenated Lecithin can produce liposomes. Liposomes help other ingredients get through the skin barrier to be better absorbed.
As an emulsifier, it prevents oil and water ingredients from separating.
Learn more about Hydrogenated LecithinPeter Thomas Roth Potent-C™ Vitamin C Power Eye Cream contains this as ingredient number 18.
Origins GinZing™ Refreshing Eye Cream to Brighten and Depuff contains this as ingredient number 27.
Caffeine is most associated with coffee, tea, and cacao. In skincare, it helps with calming inflammation and anti-aging.
Caffeine is an antioxidants, which help with the signs of aging. This is because antioxidants help fight skin-damaging free radical molecules.
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 CaffeinePeter Thomas Roth Potent-C™ Vitamin C Power Eye Cream contains this as ingredient number 20.
Origins GinZing™ Refreshing Eye Cream to Brighten and Depuff contains this as ingredient number 23.
Sodium 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 HyaluronatePeter Thomas Roth Potent-C™ Vitamin C Power Eye Cream contains this as ingredient number 21.
Origins GinZing™ Refreshing Eye Cream to Brighten and Depuff contains this as ingredient number 34.
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 Potent-C™ Vitamin C Power Eye Cream contains this as ingredient number 23.
Origins GinZing™ Refreshing Eye Cream to Brighten and Depuff contains this as ingredient number 41.
Olea Europaea Fruit Oil is the fixed oil obtained from the ripe fruit of the Olive. In other words - olive oil.
The primary contents of olive oil are glycerides of the fatty acids linoleic, oleic and palmitic.
Olive oil also contains antioxidants such as Vitamin E. Antioxidants may help reduce signs of aging by fighting unstable free-radical molecules. It also contains Vitamins A (retinol), D, and K.
The squalene in olive oil makes it a great emollient. Emollients help soothe and soften your skin by trapping moisture in. This makes olive oil a great skin moisturizer.
Studies show olive oil to have antibacterial and antifungal properties in low concentrations. Another study found olive oil irritated sensitive oily skin. We always recommend speaking with a professional about using this ingredient in your routine.
Learn more about Olea Europaea Fruit OilPeter Thomas Roth Potent-C™ Vitamin C Power Eye Cream contains this as ingredient number 29.
Origins GinZing™ Refreshing Eye Cream to Brighten and Depuff contains this as ingredient number 8.
Tribehenin comes from glycerin and behenic acid.
It is used as an emollient, or moisturizer. Emollients form a thin barrier on skin to prevent moisture from escaping.
This ingredient may not be Malassezia folliculitis, or fungal-acne safe.
Learn more about TribeheninPeter Thomas Roth Potent-C™ Vitamin C Power Eye Cream contains this as ingredient number 32.
Origins GinZing™ Refreshing Eye Cream to Brighten and Depuff contains this as ingredient number 30.
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride is an emollient, solvent, and texture enhancer. It is considered a skin-softener by helping the skin prevent moisture loss.
Within a product, Caprylic Triglyceride can thicken the product and make spreadability easier by dissolving clumping compounds. An added benefit of Caprylic Triglyceride is its antioxidant properties.
Caprylic Triglyceride is made by combining glycerin with coconut oil, forming a clear liquid. Caprylic Triglyceride has not been found to be toxic for human use in concentrations under 50%.
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 TriglyceridePeter Thomas Roth Potent-C™ Vitamin C Power Eye Cream contains this as ingredient number 35.
Origins GinZing™ Refreshing Eye Cream to Brighten and Depuff contains this as ingredient number 21.
Jojoba Wax Peg-120 Esters isn't fungal acne safe.
Peter Thomas Roth Potent-C™ Vitamin C Power Eye Cream contains this as ingredient number 36.
Origins GinZing™ Refreshing Eye Cream to Brighten and Depuff contains this as ingredient number 28.
Myristyl Alcohol is type of fatty alcohol. It is a white, waxy solid and insoluble in water.
As an emollient, it hydrates the skin by trapping moisture in.
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 solvent alcohols.
Learn more about Myristyl AlcoholPeter Thomas Roth Potent-C™ Vitamin C Power Eye Cream contains this as ingredient number 38.
Origins GinZing™ Refreshing Eye Cream to Brighten and Depuff contains this as ingredient number 31.
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.
Learn more about Steareth-20Peter Thomas Roth Potent-C™ Vitamin C Power Eye Cream contains this as ingredient number 39.
Origins GinZing™ Refreshing Eye Cream to Brighten and Depuff contains this as ingredient number 39.
Mica refers to a group of silicate minerals. Mica crystals are easily split to give products a shimmer. These crystals are able to reflect light to temporarily give your skin a glowy look.
Mica is found to be safe. Trace amounts of heavy metals may be found in mica, but these metals are not harmful in our personal products.
Mica has been used since prehistoric times throughout the world. Ancient Egyptian, Indian, Greek, Roman, Aztec, and Chinese civilizations have used mica.
Mica can be naturally found throughout the world. However, some sources of mica may be controversial. In 2016, mica mined in the Jharkhand state in India was found to be using child labor. However, companies are able to source ethical mica affiliated with international organizations that monitor the mica supply chain.
Learn more about MicaPeter Thomas Roth Potent-C™ Vitamin C Power Eye Cream contains this as ingredient number 40.
Origins GinZing™ Refreshing Eye Cream to Brighten and Depuff contains this as ingredient number 47.
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 Potent-C™ Vitamin C Power Eye Cream contains this as ingredient number 43.
Origins GinZing™ Refreshing Eye Cream to Brighten and Depuff contains this as ingredient number 46.
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