SkinBetter Science Instant Effect Gel Eye Versus Alastin Restorative Eye Treatment
Updated on December 18, 2023
Overview
What they are
These products are both reef safe . They have a total of 7 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain exfoliants and hyaluronic acid
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin, reducing pores and scar healing
Free From
They both do not contain any oils or parabens
What's Inside
They both contain fragrances
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Ingredient Info
SkinBetter Science Instant Effect Gel Eye 35 ingredients
Alastin Restorative Eye Treatment 41 ingredients
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SkinBetter Science Instant Effect Gel Eye 35 ingredients
Alastin Restorative Eye Treatment 41 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Coffea Robusta Seed Extract
Skin ConditioningSodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Rhizobian Gum
Ascophyllum Nodosum Extract
Skin ConditioningChrysanthellum Indicum Extract
Skin ConditioningAsparagopsis Armata Extract
Skin ProtectingGlycosaminoglycans
EmollientSilica
Abrasive
Silica Silylate
EmollientHydroxyproline
Skin ConditioningTocopherol
Antioxidant
Magnesium Ascorbyl Phosphate
Antioxidant
Ascorbyl Palmitate
Antioxidant
Disodium Rutinyl Disulfate
Antioxidant
Sorbitol
Humectant
Lecithin
EmollientGlyceryl Stearate
Emollient
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Glyceryl Oleate
Emollient
Carbomer
Emulsion StabilisingCaprylyl Glycol
Emollient1,2-Hexanediol
Skin ConditioningPropylene Glycol
Humectant
Alcohol Denat.
Antimicrobial
Sodium Hydroxide
BufferingSorbic Acid
Preservative
Trisodium EDTA
Citric Acid
Buffering
Benzyl Alcohol
Perfuming
Triethanolamine
BufferingPotassium Sorbate
Preservative
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Chlorphenesin
Antimicrobial
Water, Glycerin, Coffea Robusta Seed Extract, Sodium Hyaluronate, Rhizobian Gum, Ascophyllum Nodosum Extract, Chrysanthellum Indicum Extract, Asparagopsis Armata Extract, Glycosaminoglycans, Silica, Silica Silylate, Hydroxyproline, Tocopherol, Magnesium Ascorbyl Phosphate, Ascorbyl Palmitate, Disodium Rutinyl Disulfate, Sorbitol, Lecithin, Glyceryl Stearate, Butylene Glycol, Glyceryl Oleate, Carbomer, Caprylyl Glycol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Propylene Glycol, Alcohol Denat., Sodium Hydroxide, Sorbic Acid, Trisodium EDTA, Citric Acid, Benzyl Alcohol, Triethanolamine, Potassium Sorbate, Phenoxyethanol, Chlorphenesin
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
MaskingCetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Dimethicone
Emollient
Pentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningJojoba Esters
Emollient
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Palmitoyl Hexapeptide-12
Skin Conditioning
Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1
Skin Conditioning
Tetrapeptide-30
Skin Conditioning
Albizia Julibrissin Bark Extract
MaskingGallyl Glucoside
Antioxidant
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Epigallocatechin Gallatyl Glucoside
Antioxidant
Darutoside
Skin ConditioningDunaliella Salina Extract
Skin ConditioningOrnithine
Skin ConditioningPhospholipids
Skin ConditioningButyrospermum Parkii Butter Extract
Skin Conditioning
Glycolipids
Skin ConditioningBetaine
Humectant
Tremella Fuciformis Sporocarp Extract
Antioxidant
Beta-Glucan
Skin Conditioning
Cetearyl Glucoside
EmulsifyingGlyceryl Stearate
Emollient
PEG-100 Stearate
Silica
Abrasive
Hdi/Trimethylol Hexyllactone Crosspolymer
Propanediol
SolventSqualane
Emollient
Polysorbate 20
Emulsifying
Polyacrylate-13
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingDisodium EDTA
Caprylyl Glycol
EmollientPolyisobutene
Caprylhydroxamic Acid
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Propyl Gallate
Antioxidant
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningWater, Glycerin, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Cetearyl Alcohol, Dimethicone, Pentylene Glycol, Jojoba Esters, Niacinamide, Palmitoyl Hexapeptide-12, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1, Tetrapeptide-30, Albizia Julibrissin Bark Extract, Gallyl Glucoside, Sodium Hyaluronate, Epigallocatechin Gallatyl Glucoside, Darutoside, Dunaliella Salina Extract, Ornithine, Phospholipids, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter Extract, Glycolipids, Betaine, Tremella Fuciformis Sporocarp Extract, Beta-Glucan, Cetearyl Glucoside, Glyceryl Stearate, PEG-100 Stearate, Silica, Hdi/Trimethylol Hexyllactone Crosspolymer, Propanediol, Squalane, Polysorbate 20, Polyacrylate-13, Xanthan Gum, Disodium EDTA, Caprylyl Glycol, Polyisobutene, Caprylhydroxamic Acid, Phenoxyethanol, Propyl Gallate, Ethylhexylglycerin
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 GlycerinSodium 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 HyaluronateSilica is a mineral naturally found in our skin. It helps to thicken and smooth the texture of a product. It also acts as an agent for other ingredients by increasing the absorption of other ingredients into the skin.
Silica is often used for absorption and can help reduce shine when products are applied. Silica occurs in naturally in materials like clay and sandstone, and it can also be produced synthetically.
Silica is present naturally within the skin during collagen production and when reducing inflammation.
Learn more about SilicaGlyceryl Stearate is a mix of glycerin and stearic acid.
It is used to stabilize the mixing of water and oil ingredients. By preventing these ingredients from separating, it can help elongate shelf life. It can also help thicken the product's texture.
As an emollient, it helps soften skin and supports barrier-replenishing ingredients.
In cosmetics, Glyceryl Stearate is often made from vegetable oils or synthetically produced.
This ingredient may not be fungal-acne safe
Fun fact: The human body also creates Glyceryl Stearate naturally.
Learn more about Glyceryl StearateCaprylyl 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 GlycolPhenoxyethanol is a preservative that has germicide, antimicrobial, and aromatic properties. Studies show that phenoxyethanol can prevent 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.
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SkinBetter Science Instant Effect Gel Eye 35 ingredients
Alastin Restorative Eye Treatment 41 ingredients
