Skincode Exclusive Cellular Eye-Lift Power Pen Versus Peter Thomas Roth Vital-E™ Microbiome Age Defense Eye Cream
Overview
What they are
These products are both reef safe eye moisturizers. They have a total of 10 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain hyaluronic acid and peptides
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 common allergens, parabens or sulfates
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Ingredient Info
Skincode Exclusive Cellular Eye-Lift Power Pen 22 ingredients
Peter Thomas Roth Vital-E™ Microbiome Age Defense Eye Cream 44 ingredients
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Skincode Exclusive Cellular Eye-Lift Power Pen 22 ingredients
Peter Thomas Roth Vital-E™ Microbiome Age Defense Eye Cream 44 ingredients
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningButylene Glycol
Humectant
Glycerin
Humectant
Caffeine
Skin ConditioningPalmitoyl Dipeptide-5 Diaminobutyroyl Hydroxythreonine
Skin Conditioning
Palmitoyl Dipeptide-5 Diaminohydroxybutyrate
Skin Conditioning
Soy Isoflavones
Skin ConditioningAcrylates Copolymer
Lecithin
EmollientPanthenol
Skin Conditioning
Hydrolyzed Sesame Protein Pg-Propyl Methylsilanediol
Skin ConditioningUrea
Buffering
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
Citric Acid
Buffering
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingBiosaccharide Gum-1
Skin ConditioningVp/Polycarbamyl Polyglycol Ester
Alcohol
Antimicrobial
Polysorbate 80
Emulsifying
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Water, Butylene Glycol, Glycerin, Caffeine, Palmitoyl Dipeptide-5 Diaminobutyroyl Hydroxythreonine, Palmitoyl Dipeptide-5 Diaminohydroxybutyrate, Soy Isoflavones, Acrylates Copolymer, Lecithin, Panthenol, Hydrolyzed Sesame Protein Pg-Propyl Methylsilanediol, Urea, Sodium Benzoate, Sodium Hyaluronate, Potassium Sorbate, Citric Acid, Xanthan Gum, Biosaccharide Gum-1, Vp/Polycarbamyl Polyglycol Ester, Alcohol, Polysorbate 80, Phenoxyethanol
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Dimethicone
Emollient
Methyl Trimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Caprylyl Methicone
Skin Conditioning
Ceresin
Emulsion StabilisingDimethicone/PEG-10/15 Crosspolymer
Lauryl PEG-9 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Astrocaryum Tucuma Seed Butter
Emollient
Microcrystalline Wax
Emulsion Stabilising
Caffeine
Skin ConditioningDimethylmethoxy Chromanol
Antioxidant
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Bacillus
Skin ConditioningYeast Beta-Glucan
Skin ConditioningPalmitoyl Tripeptide-5
Skin Conditioning
Silybum Marianum Seed Extract
Skin ConditioningAcetyl Heptapeptide-4
Humectant
Ceramide NP
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Hedychium Coronarium Root Extract
MaskingSodium PCA
HumectantEclipta Prostrata Extract
Skin ConditioningDunaliella Salina Extract
Skin ConditioningPanthenol
Skin Conditioning
Melia Azadirachta Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningUndaria Pinnatifida Extract
Skin ConditioningInulin
Skin ConditioningMoringa Oleifera Seed Oil
Emollient
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Paraffin
Perfuming
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
Mannitol
HumectantCellulose
AbsorbentDipropylene Glycol
MaskingSodium Benzoate
Masking
Sodium Citrate
BufferingHydroxypropyl Methylcellulose
Emulsion StabilisingCitric Acid
Buffering
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningPantolactone
HumectantCaprylyl Glycol
EmollientMica
Cosmetic Colorant
Water, Glycerin, Dimethicone, Methyl Trimethicone, Butylene Glycol, Caprylyl Methicone, Ceresin, Dimethicone/PEG-10/15 Crosspolymer, Lauryl PEG-9 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone, Astrocaryum Tucuma Seed Butter, Microcrystalline Wax, Caffeine, Dimethylmethoxy Chromanol, Tocopherol, Bacillus, Yeast Beta-Glucan, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-5, Silybum Marianum Seed Extract, Acetyl Heptapeptide-4, Ceramide NP, Sodium Hyaluronate, Hedychium Coronarium Root Extract, Sodium PCA, Eclipta Prostrata Extract, Dunaliella Salina Extract, Panthenol, Melia Azadirachta Leaf Extract, Undaria Pinnatifida Extract, Inulin, Moringa Oleifera Seed Oil, Phenoxyethanol, Paraffin, Potassium Sorbate, Mannitol, Cellulose, Dipropylene Glycol, Sodium Benzoate, Sodium Citrate, Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose, Citric Acid, Ethylhexylglycerin, Pantolactone, Caprylyl Glycol, Mica
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 WaterButylene 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.
- It has mild preservative properties.
Overall, Butylene Glycol is a safe and well-rounded ingredient that works well with other ingredients.
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 GlycerinCaffeine 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 CaffeinePanthenol is a common ingredient that helps hydrate and soothe the skin. It is found naturally in our skin and hair.
There are two forms of panthenol: D and L.
D-panthenol is also known as dexpanthenol. Most cosmetics use dexpanthenol or a mixture of D and L-panthenol.
Panthenol is famous due to its ability to go deeper into the skin's layers. Using this ingredient has numerous pros (and no cons):
Like hyaluronic acid, panthenol is a humectant. Humectants are able to bind and hold large amounts of water to keep skin hydrated.
This ingredient works well for wound healing. It works by increasing tissue in the wound and helps close open wounds.
Once oxidized, panthenol converts to pantothenic acid. Panthothenic acid is found in all living cells.
This ingredient is also referred to as pro-vitamin B5.
Learn more about PanthenolSodium 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.
It 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 BenzoateSodium 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 HyaluronatePotassium Sorbate is a preservative used to prevent yeast and mold in products. It is commonly found in both cosmetic and food products.
This ingredient comes from potassium salt derived from sorbic acid. Sorbic acid is a natural antibiotic and effective against fungus.
Both potassium sorbate and sorbic acid can be found in baked goods, cheeses, dried meats, dried fruit, ice cream, pickles, wine, yogurt, and more.
You'll often find this ingredient used with other preservatives.
Learn more about Potassium SorbateCitric Acid is an AHA derived from citrus fruits (think oranges, lemons, and limes!).
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 even out skin tone.
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.
Read more about some other popular AHA's here:
Learn more about Citric AcidPhenoxyethanol 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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