Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Pixi Beauty BeautifEYE Vitamin-C & Licorice Patches versus Derma E Vitamin C Bright Eyes Hydro Gel Patches .
Published on May 06, 2023
Overview
What they are
These products are both cruelty-free and reef safe eye masks. They have a total of 16 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain niacinamide
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for fighting acne, dry skin, brightening skin, sensitive skin, oily skin, reducing pores, scar healing and dark spots
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, parabens, silicones or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain fragrances
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Ingredient Info
Pixi Beauty BeautifEYE Vitamin-C & Licorice Patches 36 ingredients
Derma E Vitamin C Bright Eyes Hydro Gel Patches 27 ingredients
Alcohol Free
This product is free of harsh alcohols 🎉
Silicon Free
This product is free of silicons 🎉
Contains Fragrance
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Sulfate Free
This product is free of sulfates 🎉
Paraben Free
This product is free of parabens 🎉
Oil Free
This product is free of oils 🎉
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 🎉
Vegan
This product is vegan 🎉
Cruelty Free
This product is cruelty-free 🎉
Alcohol Free
This product is free of harsh alcohols 🎉
Silicon Free
This product is free of silicons 🎉
Contains Fragrance
Ingredients in this product that are forms of fragrance:
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
Ingredients in this product that are not malassezia safe:
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 😥
Cruelty Free
This product is cruelty-free 🎉
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Pixi Beauty BeautifEYE Vitamin-C & Licorice Patches 36 ingredients
Derma E Vitamin C Bright Eyes Hydro Gel Patches 27 ingredients
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Pixi Beauty BeautifEYE Vitamin-C & Licorice Patches 36 ingredients
Derma E Vitamin C Bright Eyes Hydro Gel Patches 27 ingredients
Water • Glycerin • Hippophae Rhamnoides Water • Carrageenan • Dipropylene Glycol • Niacinamide • Ascorbic Acid • Cocos Nucifera Fruit Extract • Citrus Limon Fruit Extract • Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract • Panax Ginseng Root Extract • Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract • Arginine • Ferulic Acid • Caffeine • Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate • Cyamopsis Tetragonoloba Gum • Ceratonia Siliqua Gum • Propanediol • Calcium Chloride • Pentylene Glycol • Pinus Sylvestris Leaf Extract • Ethyl Hexanediol • 1,2-Hexanediol • Potassium Chloride • Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate • Allantoin • Cellulose Gum • Chlorphenesin • Sucrose • Calcium Lactate • Caprylyl Glycol • Squalane • Ethylhexylglycerin • Disodium EDTA • CI 77492
Water • Glycerin • Niacinamide • Carrageenan • Ethyl Ether • Allantoin • Cucumis Sativus Fruit Extract • Caffeine • Sodium Hyaluronate • Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice • Arginine • Ricinus Communis Seed Oil • Ceratonia Siliqua Gum • Cyamopsis Tetragonoloba Gum • Glucomannan • Cellulose Gum • Calcium Lactate • Calcium Chloride • Potassium Chloride • Mica • Hydroxyacetophenone • Chlorphenesin • CI 77891 • CI 77491 • 1,2-Hexanediol • Polysorbate 80 • Sucrose
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Ingredients Explained
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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 WaterPixi Beauty BeautifEYE Vitamin-C & Licorice Patches contains this as ingredient number 1.
Derma E Vitamin C Bright Eyes Hydro Gel Patches contains this as ingredient number 1.
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 GlycerinPixi Beauty BeautifEYE Vitamin-C & Licorice Patches contains this as ingredient number 2.
Derma E Vitamin C Bright Eyes Hydro Gel Patches contains this as ingredient number 2.
Carrageenan comes from red seaweed or algae. It is made up of polysaccharides and a highly flexible compound. Red algae cell walls are rich in carrageenan.
In cosmetics, it helps to thicken the texture. Studies show carrageenan extracted from red algae possess antioxidant properties. Components found in carrageenan include: lipids, fatty acids, Vitamin E, proteins, and several amino acids.
Learn more about different types of algae.
Carrageenan is also commonly used in medicine and food. It is a vegan alternative to animal-based gelatin.
Learn more about CarrageenanPixi Beauty BeautifEYE Vitamin-C & Licorice Patches contains this as ingredient number 4.
Derma E Vitamin C Bright Eyes Hydro Gel Patches contains this as ingredient number 4.
Niacinamide has emerged as an all-star ingredient due to its many benefits.
It is known to treat acne by reducing inflammation. It also helps fade dark-spots and strengthen the skin by promoting the growth of the ceramide barrier.
Other benefits include smoothing wrinkles and minimizing redness.
The cherry on top? Niacinamide can also help build keratin, a protein that keeps skin firm.
When incorporating niacinamide into your routine, look out for concentration amounts. Typically, 5% niacinamide provides benefits such as fading dark spots. However, if you have sensitive skin, it is better to begin with a smaller concentration.
Niacinamide can be mixed with other ingredients to boost benefits. For instance, it has shown to be effective when used with copper, folic acid, and zinc to treat acne.
Learn more about NiacinamidePixi Beauty BeautifEYE Vitamin-C & Licorice Patches contains this as ingredient number 6.
Derma E Vitamin C Bright Eyes Hydro Gel Patches contains this as ingredient number 3.
Arginine is an amino acid that is important for human development. Your body uses is it to produce hair keratin and skin collagen.
As a cosmetic ingredient, Arginine has antioxidant properties and can also help repair damaged skin. This ingredient is derived either synthetically or from animals.
Arginine isn't fungal acne safe when used in the presence of other lipids (fats, fatty acids, oils, esters, etc). Oils and fats occur naturally within the skin, so take caution when using Arginine if you're prone to fungal acne.
Learn more about ArgininePixi Beauty BeautifEYE Vitamin-C & Licorice Patches contains this as ingredient number 13.
Derma E Vitamin C Bright Eyes Hydro Gel Patches contains this as ingredient number 11.
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 CaffeinePixi Beauty BeautifEYE Vitamin-C & Licorice Patches contains this as ingredient number 15.
Derma E Vitamin C Bright Eyes Hydro Gel Patches contains this as ingredient number 8.
Guar gum is made from the guar bean, a plant native to India. It is considered a form of polysaccharide and naturally contains sugar.
This ingredient is often used to thicken a product or create a gel-like consistency.
It also has emulsion properties to help keep ingredients together.
Learn more about Cyamopsis Tetragonoloba GumPixi Beauty BeautifEYE Vitamin-C & Licorice Patches contains this as ingredient number 17.
Derma E Vitamin C Bright Eyes Hydro Gel Patches contains this as ingredient number 14.
Ceratonia Siliqua Gum is extracted from the seeds of the carob tree. You might know this ingredient as Carob Gum or Locust Bean Gum. It is used to stabilize other ingredients and improve the texture of products.
Carob gum is made up of long-chain polysaccharides. This makes it a natural thickener.
Yes! This ingredient comes from the seeds of a tree. The name 'Locust Bean Gum' can be misleading.
Learn more about Ceratonia Siliqua GumPixi Beauty BeautifEYE Vitamin-C & Licorice Patches contains this as ingredient number 18.
Derma E Vitamin C Bright Eyes Hydro Gel Patches contains this as ingredient number 13.
We don't have a description for Calcium Chloride.
Pixi Beauty BeautifEYE Vitamin-C & Licorice Patches contains this as ingredient number 20.
Derma E Vitamin C Bright Eyes Hydro Gel Patches contains this as ingredient number 18.
1,2-Hexanediol is a multi-tasker ingredient. It acts as a preservative to increase shelf-life and can aid other preservatives in preventing microbe growth. 1,2-Hexanediol also helps the skin retain moisture as a humectant.
In products that are water-based, this ingredient can help stabilize perfumes and fragrances. It can also help make the texture of products softer and more smooth.
Pixi Beauty BeautifEYE Vitamin-C & Licorice Patches contains this as ingredient number 24.
Derma E Vitamin C Bright Eyes Hydro Gel Patches contains this as ingredient number 25.
Potassium Chloride can be bad for oily skin and be bad for acne prone skin.
Pixi Beauty BeautifEYE Vitamin-C & Licorice Patches contains this as ingredient number 25.
Derma E Vitamin C Bright Eyes Hydro Gel Patches contains this as ingredient number 19.
Allantoin plays a role in soothing and moisturizing the skin. Because of this, it is often added to products with strong active ingredients.
Some studies have shown this ingredient can promote wound healing with higher concentrations.
Allantoin is derived from the comfrey plant but produced synthetically for cosmetic products to ensure purity.
Learn more about AllantoinPixi Beauty BeautifEYE Vitamin-C & Licorice Patches contains this as ingredient number 27.
Derma E Vitamin C Bright Eyes Hydro Gel Patches contains this as ingredient number 6.
Cellulose Gum is a water-soluble polymer that comes from cellulose. It is used to change the texture of a product and to help stabilize emulsions.
As an emulsifier, cellulose gum specifically thicken the texture of water-based products.
This ingredient is considered hypoallergenic and non-toxic. Cellulose Gum can be found in cosmetics, food, and other household goods such as paper products.
Learn more about Cellulose GumPixi Beauty BeautifEYE Vitamin-C & Licorice Patches contains this as ingredient number 28.
Derma E Vitamin C Bright Eyes Hydro Gel Patches contains this as ingredient number 16.
Chlorphenesin is a synthetic preservative. It helps protect a product against bacteria in order to extend shelf life. In most cases, Chlorphenesin is paired with other preservatives such as phenoxyethanol and caprylyl glycol.
Chlorphenesin is a biocide. This means it is able to help fight the microorganisms on our skin. It is also able to fight odor-releasing bacteria.
Chlorphenesin is soluble in both water and glycerin.
Studies show Chlorphenesin is easily absorbed by our skin. You should speak with a skincare professional if you have concerns about using Chlorphenesin.
Learn more about ChlorphenesinPixi Beauty BeautifEYE Vitamin-C & Licorice Patches contains this as ingredient number 29.
Derma E Vitamin C Bright Eyes Hydro Gel Patches contains this as ingredient number 22.
Sucrose is a natural sugar found in fruits, vegetables, and nuts. It is the main constituent of white sugar.
In skincare, sucrose is a humectant and can be a mild exfoliant.
Sucrose is hydrophilic, meaning it attracts water. This makes it an effective humectant and helps hydrate the skin.
Studies show sugars may worsen acne-prone skin due to it disrupting the skin's natural biome. We recommend speaking with a professional if you have any concerns.
In some products such as body scrubs, sucrose is used as an gentle exfoliant.
The term 'sucrose' comes from the french word for sugar, 'sucre'.
Learn more about SucrosePixi Beauty BeautifEYE Vitamin-C & Licorice Patches contains this as ingredient number 30.
Derma E Vitamin C Bright Eyes Hydro Gel Patches contains this as ingredient number 27.
We don't have a description for Calcium Lactate.
Pixi Beauty BeautifEYE Vitamin-C & Licorice Patches contains this as ingredient number 31.
Derma E Vitamin C Bright Eyes Hydro Gel Patches contains this as ingredient number 17.
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Pixi Beauty BeautifEYE Vitamin-C & Licorice Patches 36 ingredients
Derma E Vitamin C Bright Eyes Hydro Gel Patches 27 ingredients
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Pixi Beauty BeautifEYE Vitamin-C & Licorice Patches 36 ingredients
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Pixi Beauty BeautifEYE Vitamin-C & Licorice Patches 36 ingredients
Derma E Vitamin C Bright Eyes Hydro Gel Patches 27 ingredients
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its nice and hydrating! rlly like the feel of my undereyes after using it. sadly has not improved my dark circles :/ also the patches are a little...
its nice and hydrating! rlly like the feel of my undereyes after using it. sadly has not improved my dark circles :/ also the patches are a little flimsy and prone to tearing, but it does come with a plastic spoon that u can use to make that less of an issue
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