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Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of skyn ICELAND Hydro Cool Firming Eye Gels versus Shiseido Benefiance WrinkleResist24 Pure Retinol Express Smoothing Eye Mask .

Last updated on September 19, 2023. Published on December 30, 2021

Overview

What they are

These products are both reef safe eye masks. They have a total of 3 ingredients in common

Suited For

They're both likely to be good for anti aging, dry skin and brightening skin

Free From

They both do not contain any parabens or sulfates

What's Inside

They both contain fragrances and oils

We independently verify ingredients, and our claims are backed by peer-reviewed research. Spot a product that need an update? Let us know.

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Eye Mask

Eye masks are used to add moisture back into the skin around the eyes; these can be overnight masks or eye patches.

Eye Mask

Eye masks are used to add moisture back into the skin around the eyes; these can be overnight masks or eye patches.

Price

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Buy Hydro Cool Firming Eye Gels

Starts at $34.00
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Starts at $20.00

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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Benefits

Hydrating (3)
Redness Reducing
Reduces Irritation
Anti-Aging (2)
Brightening

Notable Ingredients

Retinoid
Vitamin C
Vitamin E
Hyaluronic Acid

Benefits

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

Concerns

Drying (2)
May Worsen Oily Skin
Irritating (3)
Rosacea (2)
Eczema (3)
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Ingredients Compared

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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!

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skyn ICELAND Hydro Cool Firming Eye Gels contains this as ingredient number 1.

Shiseido Benefiance WrinkleResist24 Pure Retinol Express Smoothing Eye Mask contains this as ingredient number 1.

2
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.

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skyn ICELAND Hydro Cool Firming Eye Gels contains this as ingredient number 3.

Shiseido Benefiance WrinkleResist24 Pure Retinol Express Smoothing Eye Mask contains this as ingredient number 5.

3
What it does: Emulsifying, Emulsion Stabilising, Gel Forming, Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Disliked

Xanthan gum is used as a stabilizer and thickener within cosmetic products. It helps give products a sticky, thick feeling - preventing them from being too runny.

On the technical side of things, xanthan gum is a polysaccharide - a combination consisting of multiple sugar molecules bonded together.

Xanthan gum is a pretty common and great ingredient. It is a natural, non-toxic, non-irritating ingredient that is also commonly used in food products.

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skyn ICELAND Hydro Cool Firming Eye Gels contains this as ingredient number 14.

Shiseido Benefiance WrinkleResist24 Pure Retinol Express Smoothing Eye Mask contains this as ingredient number 16.

Here's what our community thinks of the ingredients in these two products.

27% are loved or liked
15% have mixed ratings
23% are disliked or very disliked
35% have no rating yet
28% are loved or liked
6% have mixed ratings
50% are disliked or very disliked
17% have no rating yet

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Reviews

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skyn ICELAND Hydro Cool Firming Eye Gels 26 ingredients

5.0 /5
from 1 rating
PaigePontarelli_356's avatar

PaigePontarelli_356

11 months ago · Combination Skin
Review

These eye gels are not onlY INCREDIBLE for depuffing but they are actually comfortable to wear. Even when I start sweating from blow drying my hair...

These eye gels are not onlY INCREDIBLE for depuffing but they are actually comfortable to wear. Even when I start sweating from blow drying my hair UPSIDE DOWN they still don't even budge.

Shiseido Benefiance WrinkleResist24 Pure Retinol Express Smoothing Eye Mask 36 ingredients

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