r.e.m. beauty Full Night's Sleep Cooling Blurring Undereye Balm Versus Hero Cosmetics Bright Eyes
Updated on September 19, 2023
Overview
What they are
These products are both cruelty-free and reef safe eye moisturizers. They have a total of 7 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain exfoliants
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for dry skin, brightening skin and sensitive skin
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, fragrances, parabens, silicones or sulfates
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Ingredient Info
r.e.m. beauty Full Night's Sleep Cooling Blurring Undereye Balm 19 ingredients
Hero Cosmetics Bright Eyes 43 ingredients
What's inside (and what isn't)
What's inside (and what isn't)
At a glance
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r.e.m. beauty Full Night's Sleep Cooling Blurring Undereye Balm 19 ingredients
Hero Cosmetics Bright Eyes 43 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningSodium Acrylates Crosspolymer-2
AbsorbentButylene Glycol
Humectant
Glycerin
Humectant
Dipropylene Glycol
Masking1,2-Hexanediol
Skin ConditioningC12-14 Pareth-12
EmulsifyingCaprylyl Glycol
EmollientCarbomer
Emulsion StabilisingTromethamine
BufferingEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningGanoderma Lucidum Stem Extract
Skin ConditioningCaffeine
Skin ConditioningCentella Asiatica Extract
Cleansing
Silica
Abrasive
Tin Oxide
Abrasive
CI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantCI 19140
Cosmetic ColorantCI 42090
Cosmetic ColorantWater
Skin ConditioningC13-15 Alkane
SolventPropanediol
SolventDiisostearyl Malate
EmollientCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride
MaskingSynthetic Fluorphlogopite
Glycerin
Humectant
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin ConditioningCaffeine
Skin ConditioningCetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil Unsaponifiables
Emollient
Coffea Arabica Seed Extract
MaskingAllantoin
Skin Conditioning
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Hydrogenated Rapeseed Oil
Emollient
Fucus Vesiculosus Extract
Emollient
Polymethyl Methacrylate
Cetearyl Glucoside
EmulsifyingVaccinium Macrocarpon Seed Oil
Skin Conditioning
Octyldodecanol
EmollientHydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer
Emulsion StabilisingPanax Quinquefolius Root Extract
AstringentHaematococcus Pluvialis Extract
Antioxidant
Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
Emulsion StabilisingLecithin
EmollientBehenyl Alcohol
Emollient
Arachidyl Glucoside
EmulsifyingXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingPotassium Hydroxide
BufferingSodium Dilauramidoglutamide Lysine
HumectantArachidyl Alcohol
EmollientSodium Phytate
Hexylene Glycol
EmulsifyingSorbitan Isostearate
Emulsifying
Malic Acid
Buffering
Caprylyl Glycol
EmollientTin Oxide
Abrasive
Glucose
HumectantAstaxanthin
Skin ConditioningMica
Cosmetic Colorant
CI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77492
Cosmetic ColorantWater, C13-15 Alkane, Propanediol, Diisostearyl Malate, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Synthetic Fluorphlogopite, Glycerin, 1,2-Hexanediol, Caffeine, Cetearyl Alcohol, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil Unsaponifiables, Coffea Arabica Seed Extract, Allantoin, Tocopherol, Niacinamide, Hydrogenated Rapeseed Oil, Fucus Vesiculosus Extract, Polymethyl Methacrylate, Cetearyl Glucoside, Vaccinium Macrocarpon Seed Oil, Octyldodecanol, Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Panax Quinquefolius Root Extract, Haematococcus Pluvialis Extract, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Lecithin, Behenyl Alcohol, Arachidyl Glucoside, Xanthan Gum, Potassium Hydroxide, Sodium Dilauramidoglutamide Lysine, Arachidyl Alcohol, Sodium Phytate, Hexylene Glycol, Sorbitan Isostearate, Malic Acid, Caprylyl Glycol, Tin Oxide, Glucose, Astaxanthin, Mica, CI 77891, CI 77492
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 Glycerin1,2-Hexanediol is a synthetic liquid and another multi-functional powerhouse.
It is a:
- Humectant, drawing moisture into the skin
- Emollient, helping to soften skin
- Solvent, dispersing and stabilizing formulas
- Preservative booster, enhancing the antimicrobial activity of other preservatives
Caprylyl Glycol is a humectant and emollient, meaning it attracts and preserves moisture.
It is a common ingredient in many products, especially those designed to hydrate skin. The primary benefits are retaining moisture, skin softening, and promoting a healthy skin barrier.
Though Caprylyl Glycol is an alcohol derived from fatty acids, it is not the kind that can dry out skin.
This ingredient is also used as a preservative to extend the life of products. It has slight antimicrobial properties.
Learn more about Caprylyl GlycolCaffeine 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 CaffeineTin Oxide is an inorganic oxide used to add opacity and volume to a product. In nature, it is already found in mineral form. The main ore of tin is an opaque and shiny mineral called casseterite.
Tin Oxide helps remove translucency in a product, or make it more opaque. Besides adding opacity, tin oxide is used for bulking to add volume.
Ci 77891 is a white pigment from Titanium dioxide. It is naturally found in minerals such as rutile and ilmenite.
It's main function is to add a white color to cosmetics. It can also be mixed with other colors to create different shades.
Ci 77891 is commonly found in sunscreens due to its ability to block UV rays.
Learn more about CI 77891Ingredient Ratings
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