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Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Replenix Brightening Eye Cream versus NAELI Apple Stem Cell Eye Cream - Dark Circles, Puffiness & Wrinkle Corrector .

Published on October 16, 2023

Overview

What they are

These products are both eye moisturizers. They have a total of 15 ingredients in common

Cool Features

They both contain ceramides, peptides, Vitamin C and Vitamin E

Suited For

They're both likely to be good for anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin, sensitive skin, scar healing, 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 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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Starts at $96.00
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Starts at $26.95

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

Mineral UV Filter
Retinoid
Vitamin C (2)
Vitamin E
Niacinamide
Ceramides
Hyaluronic Acid
Peptides (5)

Benefits

Hydrating (2)
Good For Oily Skin (2)
Redness Reducing (4)
Reduces Irritation
Skin Texture (3)
Reduces Large Pores (2)
Anti-Aging (4)
Dark Spots (4)
Scar Healing (2)
Acne Fighting (2)
Brightening (5)

Concerns

Drying
May Worsen Oily Skin (2)
Irritating
Eczema (2)

Notable Ingredients

Vitamin C (2)
Vitamin E
Ceramides
Peptides (2)

Benefits

Hydrating (4)
Redness Reducing (4)
Reduces Irritation (2)
Skin Texture (2)
Anti-Aging (3)
Dark Spots (2)
Scar Healing
Brightening (3)

Concerns

May Worsen Oily Skin
Acne Trigger
Eczema
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Ingredients Explained

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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!

Learn more about Water

Replenix Brightening Eye Cream contains this as ingredient number 1.

NAELI Apple Stem Cell Eye Cream - Dark Circles, Puffiness & Wrinkle Corrector contains this as ingredient number 1.

2
What it does: Masking, Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Mixed

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 Triglyceride

Replenix Brightening Eye Cream contains this as ingredient number 4.

NAELI Apple Stem Cell Eye Cream - Dark Circles, Puffiness & Wrinkle Corrector contains this as ingredient number 9.

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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.

Learn more about Glycerin

Replenix Brightening Eye Cream contains this as ingredient number 5.

NAELI Apple Stem Cell Eye Cream - Dark Circles, Puffiness & Wrinkle Corrector contains this as ingredient number 4.

4
What it does: Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Loved

Ceramide NG is a type of Ceramide. The NG stands for a sphinganine base.

Ceramides are intercellular lipids naturally found in our skin that bonds dead skin cells together to create a barrier. They are known for their ability to hold water and thus are a great ingredient for dry skin.

Ceramides are an important building block for our skin barrier. A stronger barrier helps the skin look more firm and hydrated. By bolstering the skin ceramides act as a barrier against irritating ingredients. This can help with inflammation as well.

If you would like to eat ceramides, sweet potatoes contain a small amount.

Read more about other common types of ceramides here: Ceramide AP Ceramide EOP Ceramide NP

Learn more about Ceramide Ng

Replenix Brightening Eye Cream contains this as ingredient number 12.

NAELI Apple Stem Cell Eye Cream - Dark Circles, Puffiness & Wrinkle Corrector contains this as ingredient number 30.

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

Replenix Brightening Eye Cream contains this as ingredient number 16.

NAELI Apple Stem Cell Eye Cream - Dark Circles, Puffiness & Wrinkle Corrector contains this as ingredient number 26.

6
What it does: Astringent

We don't have a description for Phytonadione Epoxide.

Replenix Brightening Eye Cream contains this as ingredient number 19.

NAELI Apple Stem Cell Eye Cream - Dark Circles, Puffiness & Wrinkle Corrector contains this as ingredient number 38.

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

Ascorbyl Tetraisopalmitate is a version of ascorbic acid, or pure Vitamin C.

Ascorbyl Tetraisopalmitate has many benefits including reducing wrinkles, skin soothing, dark spot fading, and fighting against free radicals.

Ascorbyl Tetraisopalmitate interferes with the process of skin darkening, helping to reduce hyperpigmentation. It also encourages the skin to produce more collagen.

As an antioxidant, it helps fight free-radicals. Free-radicals are molecules that may damage your skin cells.

One study found Ascorbyl Tetraisopalmitate to degrade in sunlight, but is stabilized when conbined with acetyl zingerone.

Learn more about Ascorbyl Tetraisopalmitate

Replenix Brightening Eye Cream contains this as ingredient number 20.

NAELI Apple Stem Cell Eye Cream - Dark Circles, Puffiness & Wrinkle Corrector contains this as ingredient number 21.

8
What it does: Skin Conditioning

We don't have a description for N-Hydroxysuccinimide.

Replenix Brightening Eye Cream contains this as ingredient number 24.

NAELI Apple Stem Cell Eye Cream - Dark Circles, Puffiness & Wrinkle Corrector contains this as ingredient number 12.

9
What it does: Skin Conditioning

We don't have a description for Chrysin.

Replenix Brightening Eye Cream contains this as ingredient number 25.

NAELI Apple Stem Cell Eye Cream - Dark Circles, Puffiness & Wrinkle Corrector contains this as ingredient number 13.

10
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.

Learn more about Steareth-20

Replenix Brightening Eye Cream contains this as ingredient number 26.

NAELI Apple Stem Cell Eye Cream - Dark Circles, Puffiness & Wrinkle Corrector contains this as ingredient number 6.

11
What it does: Antioxidant

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

Replenix Brightening Eye Cream contains this as ingredient number 29.

NAELI Apple Stem Cell Eye Cream - Dark Circles, Puffiness & Wrinkle Corrector contains this as ingredient number 5.

12
What it does: Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Loved

Dipeptide-2 is a peptide.

Replenix Brightening Eye Cream contains this as ingredient number 30.

NAELI Apple Stem Cell Eye Cream - Dark Circles, Puffiness & Wrinkle Corrector contains this as ingredient number 7.

13
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.

Replenix Brightening Eye Cream contains this as ingredient number 40.

NAELI Apple Stem Cell Eye Cream - Dark Circles, Puffiness & Wrinkle Corrector contains this as ingredient number 32.

14
What it does: Emollient, Humectant, Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Liked

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 Glycol

Replenix Brightening Eye Cream contains this as ingredient number 45.

NAELI Apple Stem Cell Eye Cream - Dark Circles, Puffiness & Wrinkle Corrector contains this as ingredient number 41.

15
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.

Replenix Brightening Eye Cream contains this as ingredient number 46.

NAELI Apple Stem Cell Eye Cream - Dark Circles, Puffiness & Wrinkle Corrector contains this as ingredient number 40.

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42% are loved or liked
8% have mixed ratings
31% are disliked or very disliked
19% have no rating yet
50% are loved or liked
3% have mixed ratings
30% are disliked or very disliked
18% have no rating yet

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