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What's inside
Key Ingredients
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningMaris Aqua
HumectantPropanediol
Solvent
Coco-Caprylate/Caprate
Emollient
Glycerin
Humectant
Cyclopentasiloxane
Emollient
Cetyl Alcohol
Emollient
Erythritol
Humectant
Dimethicone
Emollient
Limnanthes Alba Seed Oil
Skin Conditioning
Cyclohexasiloxane
Emollient
Glyceryl Stearate
Emollient
Hydroxyacetophenone
Antioxidant
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Phytosteryl/Octyldodecyl Lauroyl Glutamate
Skin ConditioningPEG-75 Stearate
Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer
Steareth-20
CleansingCeteth-20
CleansingButylene Glycol
Humectant
Palmitoyl Pentapeptide-4
Skin Conditioning
Dipeptide Diaminobutyroyl Benzylamide Diacetate
Skin Conditioning
Acetyl Tetrapeptide-5
Humectant
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Caffeine
Skin Conditioning
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingTrehalose
Humectant
Sophora Flavescens Root Extract
Antioxidant
Dendrobium Nobile Stem Extract
Skin ConditioningPentylene Glycol
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate
Antioxidant
Ophiopogon Japonicus Root Extract
Skin ConditioningOpuntia Ficus-Indica Stem Extract
Skin Conditioning
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract
Emollient
Disodium EDTA
Lycium Barbarum Fruit Extract
Astringent
Echinacea Purpurea Extract
MoisturisingPalmaria Palmata Extract
Skin ProtectingPolysorbate 20
Emulsifying
Hydrogenated Lecithin
Emulsifying
Carbomer
Emulsion StabilisingCeramide NP
Skin Conditioning
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Arginine
Masking
Ceramide Ns
Skin Conditioning
Ceramide As
Skin Conditioning
Ceramide EOP
Skin Conditioning
Ceramide AP
Skin Conditioning
Water, Maris Aqua, Propanediol, Coco-Caprylate/Caprate, Glycerin, Cyclopentasiloxane, Cetyl Alcohol, Erythritol, Dimethicone, Limnanthes Alba Seed Oil, Cyclohexasiloxane, Glyceryl Stearate, Hydroxyacetophenone, Tocopheryl Acetate, Phytosteryl/Octyldodecyl Lauroyl Glutamate, PEG-75 Stearate, Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer, Steareth-20, Ceteth-20, Butylene Glycol, Palmitoyl Pentapeptide-4, Dipeptide Diaminobutyroyl Benzylamide Diacetate, Acetyl Tetrapeptide-5, Niacinamide, Caffeine, Xanthan Gum, Trehalose, Sophora Flavescens Root Extract, Dendrobium Nobile Stem Extract, Pentylene Glycol, Sodium Hyaluronate, Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate, Ophiopogon Japonicus Root Extract, Opuntia Ficus-Indica Stem Extract, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract, Disodium EDTA, Lycium Barbarum Fruit Extract, Echinacea Purpurea Extract, Palmaria Palmata Extract, Polysorbate 20, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Carbomer, Ceramide NP, Tocopherol, Arginine, Ceramide Ns, Ceramide As, Ceramide EOP, Ceramide AP
Water
Skin ConditioningCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Glycerin
Humectant
Propanediol
Solvent
Sodium Acrylates Copolymer
Caffeine
Skin Conditioning
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Lecithin
Emollient
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Squalane
Emollient
Mica
Cosmetic ColorantTocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Polysorbate 80
Emulsifying
Retinal
Skin Conditioning
Sucrose Laurate
Emollient
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Acetyl Tetrapeptide-5
Humectant
Reviews
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Acetyl Tetrapeptide-5 is a peptide that goes by another name, eyeseryl, due to claims that it can help reduce eye puffiness.
The manufacturer claims this ingredient reduces eye puffiness by:
An in-vivo study from the manufacturer found 95% of volunteers saw eye bag improvement by the end of the study.
Eye puffiness is caused by two major factors: fluid retention and fat.
Those with fluid retention may see improvement from using this ingredient. However, those with eye fat will need surgical intervention in order to get rid of puffiness.
Learn more about Acetyl Tetrapeptide-5Butylene Glycol (or BG) is used within cosmetic products for a few different reasons:
Overall, Butylene Glycol is a safe and well-rounded ingredient that works well with other ingredients.
Though this ingredient works well with most skin types, some people with sensitive skin may experience a reaction such as allergic rashes, closed comedones, or itchiness.
Learn more about Butylene GlycolCaffeine is a naturally occurring plant compound found in coffee beans, tea leaves, cocoa pods, and guarana.
As an antioxidant, caffeine protects your skin from free radical damage caused by UV exposure and envionrmnetal stressors.
Early research also shows that caffeine can help calm redness, soothe irritated skin, and support hair growth by stimulating microcirculation in the scalp.
You might have seen eye creams marketing caffeine as a depuffing ingredient. This is because it is a vasoconstrictor meaning it can temporarily constrict blood vessels, though clinical evidence for this specific use is still limited.
Most skincare products contain this ingredient at concentrations between 1-6%. It is able to penetrate skin easily regardless of skin type or thickness.
Just so you know, a very small number of case reports describe caffeine-induced allergy. This ingredient is generally well-tolerated, non-irritating, and non-sensitizing for the majority of people.
Learn more about CaffeineGlycerin (or glycerol) is a compound naturally found in your skin. It's a powerhouse humectant that pulls water into the stratum corneum.
Topically, glycerin does several things at once:
Your skin makes glycerin on its own (mostly from sebaceous oil breakdown) and shuttles it to your outermost layer of skin, or your epidermis, via aquaporin-3.
Aquaporin-3 is a transporter that is essential for normal skin hydration, elasticity, and repair. Interestingly, mice lacking in AQP3 have dry and less elastic skin that can be fully corrected with glycerin.
This ingredient is non-irritating, plays well with almost every ingredient, and works across all skin types. Typical use is anywhere between 3-10% but can go up to 79% in some leave-on products.
Just know very high concentrations (>40%) can feel tacky in low humidity.
Glycerin is the name for this ingredient in American English. British English uses Glycerol/Glycerine.
Learn more about GlycerinPropanediol is an all-star ingredient. It softens, hydrates, and smooths the skin.
It’s often used to:
Propanediol is not likely to cause sensitivity and considered safe to use. It is derived from corn or petroleum with a clear color and no scent.
Learn more about PropanediolTocopheryl 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 AcetateWater. 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. Remember to stay hydrated!
Learn more about Water
