Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of SkinBetter Science EyeMax AlphaRet Overnight Cream versus ZO Skin Health Growth Factor Eye Serum .
Published on June 04, 2023
Overview
What they are
These products are both reef safe eye moisturizers. They have a total of 8 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain exfoliants, hyaluronic acid, peptides and Vitamin E
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin, sensitive skin and scar healing
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, parabens or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain fragrances
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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.
Ingredient Info
SkinBetter Science EyeMax AlphaRet Overnight Cream 43 ingredients
ZO Skin Health Growth Factor Eye Serum 56 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 🎉
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
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 😥
Not Cruelty Free
This product is not cruelty-free 😥
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SkinBetter Science EyeMax AlphaRet Overnight Cream 43 ingredients
ZO Skin Health Growth Factor Eye Serum 56 ingredients
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Ingredients that are highlighted in purple are present in both products.
SkinBetter Science EyeMax AlphaRet Overnight Cream 43 ingredients
ZO Skin Health Growth Factor Eye Serum 56 ingredients
Water • Propanediol • Isocetyl Stearoyl Stearate • Glyceryl Stearate • C10-18 Triglycerides • Glycerin • Jojoba Esters • Niacinamide • Ethylhexyl Olivate • Polyglyceryl-6 Palmitate/Succinate • Coco-Caprylate/Caprate • Hydroxypropyl Starch Phosphate • Cetearyl Alcohol • Triheptanoin • Butylene Glycol • Dimethyl Isosorbide • Ethyl Lactyl Retinoate • Acetyl Hexapeptide-37 • Sodium Hyaluronate • Glyceryl Glucoside • Leontopodium Alpinum Flower/Leaf Extract • Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract • Astaxanthin • Haematococcus Pluvialis Extract • Crataegus Monogyna Flower Extract • Jasminum Sambac Flower Extract • Tocopheryl Acetate • Hydrolyzed Jojoba Esters • Tremella Fuciformis Extract • Tocopherol • Potassium Cetyl Phosphate • Sucrose Stearate • C9-12 Alkane • Gluconolactone • Calcium Gluconate • Polyurethane-10 • Ethylhexylglycerin • Ammonium Polyacryloyldimethyl Taurate • Sodium Phytate • Citric Acid • Phenoxyethanol • Sodium Benzoate • Potassium Sorbate
Water • Dimethicone • Dipropylene Glycol • Butylene Glycol • Glycerin • Bellis Perennis Flower Extract • Dimethicone/Peg-10/15 Crosspolymer • Peg/Ppg-18/18 Dimethicone • Lupinus Albus Seed Oil • Triticum Vulgare Germ Oil • Peg-35 Castor Oil • Hieracium Pilosella Extract • Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract • Cordyceps Militaris Mycelium Extract • Glycyrrhiza Uralensis Root Extract • Angelica Polymorpha Sinensis Root Extract • Buddleja Davidii Meristem Cell Culture • Lactobacillus • Sodium Chloride • Dimethicone Crosspolymer • Lactobacillus Ferment • Phospholipids • Sodium Citrate • Sodium Tocopheryl Phosphate • Hydrolyzed Sericin • Cera Alba • Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer • Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate • Panthenyl Triacetate • Acetyl Tyrosine • Ethyl Linoleate • 1,2-Hexanediol • Pentylene Glycol • Proline • Citric Acid • Hydrolyzed Vegetable Protein • Oleyl Alcohol • Disodium Cupric Citrate • Dipeptide Diaminobutyroyl Benzylamide Diacetate • Silica • Silica Silylate • Beta-Glucan • Tocopherol • Disodium Acetyl Glucosamine Phosphate • Adenosine Triphosphate • Caprylyl Glycol • Hexylene Glycol • Peg-12 Glyceryl Laurate • Acetyl Tetrapeptide-5 • Xanthan Gum • Disodium EDTA • Pvp • Sodium Benzoate • Sodium Dehydroacetate • Phenoxyethanol • Potassium Sorbate
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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 WaterSkinBetter Science EyeMax AlphaRet Overnight Cream contains this as ingredient number 1.
ZO Skin Health Growth Factor Eye Serum 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 GlycerinSkinBetter Science EyeMax AlphaRet Overnight Cream contains this as ingredient number 6.
ZO Skin Health Growth Factor Eye Serum contains this as ingredient number 5.
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.
SkinBetter Science EyeMax AlphaRet Overnight Cream contains this as ingredient number 15.
ZO Skin Health Growth Factor Eye Serum contains this as ingredient number 4.
Tocopherol (also known as Vitamin E) is a common antioxidant used to help protect the skin from free-radicals and strengthen the skin barrier. It's also fat soluble - this means our skin is great at absorbing it.
Vitamin E also helps keep your natural skin lipids healthy. Your lipid skin barrier naturally consists of lipids, ceramides, and fatty acids. Vitamin E offers extra protection for your skin’s lipid barrier, keeping your skin healthy and nourished.
Another benefit is a bit of UV protection. Vitamin E helps reduce the damage caused by UVB rays. (It should not replace your sunscreen). Combining it with Vitamin C can decrease sunburned cells and hyperpigmentation after UV exposure.
You might have noticed Vitamin E + C often paired together. This is because it is great at stabilizing Vitamin C. Using the two together helps increase the effectiveness of both ingredients.
There are often claims that Vitamin E can reduce/prevent scarring, but these claims haven't been confirmed by scientific research.
Learn more about TocopherolSkinBetter Science EyeMax AlphaRet Overnight Cream contains this as ingredient number 30.
ZO Skin Health Growth Factor Eye Serum contains this as ingredient number 43.
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 AcidSkinBetter Science EyeMax AlphaRet Overnight Cream contains this as ingredient number 40.
ZO Skin Health Growth Factor Eye Serum contains this as ingredient number 35.
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.
SkinBetter Science EyeMax AlphaRet Overnight Cream contains this as ingredient number 41.
ZO Skin Health Growth Factor Eye Serum contains this as ingredient number 55.
Sodium Benzoate is a preservative. It's used in both cosmetic and food products to inhibit the growth of mold and bacteria. It is typically produced synthetically.
Both the US FDA and EU Health Committee have approved the use of sodium benzoate. In the US, levels of 0.1% (of the total product) are allowed.
Sodium benzoate works as a preservative by inhibiting the growth of bacteria inside of cells. It prevents the cell from fermenting a type of sugar using an enzyme called phosphofructokinase.
Sodium Benzoate is the salt of benzoic acid. Foods containing sodium benzoate include soda, salad dressings, condiments, fruit juices, wines, and snack foods.
Studies for using ascorbic acid and sodium benzoate in cosmetics are lacking, especially in skincare routines with multiple steps.
We always recommend speaking with a professional, such as a dermatologist, if you have any concerns.
Learn more about Sodium BenzoateSkinBetter Science EyeMax AlphaRet Overnight Cream contains this as ingredient number 42.
ZO Skin Health Growth Factor Eye Serum contains this as ingredient number 53.
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 SorbateSkinBetter Science EyeMax AlphaRet Overnight Cream contains this as ingredient number 43.
ZO Skin Health Growth Factor Eye Serum contains this as ingredient number 56.
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