Smashbox Under Eye Brightening Corrector - Fair/Light Versus CAIA Cosmetics Wake Me Up Cream - Light to Medium
Updated on March 27, 2024
Overview
What they are
These products are both cruelty-free and reef safe . They have a total of 13 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain exfoliants, Vitamin C and Vitamin E
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for fighting acne, dry skin, brightening skin, oily skin, reducing pores and better texture
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, parabens, silicones or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain fragrances and oils
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Ingredient Info
Smashbox Under Eye Brightening Corrector 37 ingredients
CAIA Cosmetics Wake Me Up Cream 28 ingredients
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Smashbox Under Eye Brightening Corrector 37 ingredients
CAIA Cosmetics Wake Me Up Cream 28 ingredients
Key Ingredients
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Key Ingredients
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Ricinus Communis Seed Oil
Masking
Polybutene
Rhus Verniciflua Peel Wax
Kaolin
Abrasive
C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate
AntimicrobialCI 77120
Cosmetic ColorantHelianthus Annuus Seed Oil
Emollient
Squalane
Emollient
Hydrogenated Polycyclopentadiene
Trihydroxystearin
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Lauroyl Aspartate
CleansingAluminum Hydroxide
EmollientSorbitan Sesquioleate
Emulsifying
Isopropyl Titanium Triisostearate
Emollient
Zinc Chloride
SoothingCaprylyl Glycol
EmollientHexylene Glycol
EmulsifyingTocopherol
Antioxidant
Ascorbyl Palmitate
Antioxidant
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate
Antioxidant
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Mica
Cosmetic Colorant
CI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77491
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77492
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77499
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77000
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77400
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77163
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77288
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77289
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77510
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77742
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77007
Cosmetic ColorantCI 42090
Cosmetic ColorantCI 19140
Cosmetic ColorantRicinus Communis Seed Oil, Polybutene, Rhus Verniciflua Peel Wax, Kaolin, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, CI 77120, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Squalane, Hydrogenated Polycyclopentadiene, Trihydroxystearin, Sodium Lauroyl Aspartate, Aluminum Hydroxide, Sorbitan Sesquioleate, Isopropyl Titanium Triisostearate, Zinc Chloride, Caprylyl Glycol, Hexylene Glycol, Tocopherol, Ascorbyl Palmitate, Tocopheryl Acetate, Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate, Phenoxyethanol, Mica, CI 77891, CI 77491, CI 77492, CI 77499, CI 77000, CI 77400, CI 77163, CI 77288, CI 77289, CI 77510, CI 77742, CI 77007, CI 42090, CI 19140
Ricinus Communis Seed Oil
Masking
C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate
AntimicrobialPolybutene
Synthetic Fluorphlogopite
Kaolin
Abrasive
Ceresin
Emulsion StabilisingOzokerite
Emulsion StabilisingHydrogenated Polycyclopentadiene
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
MaskingSynthetic Beeswax
Emulsion Stabilising
Glycerin
Humectant
Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract
Bleaching
Agastache Mexicana Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract
Skin ConditioningSorbitan Sesquioleate
Emulsifying
Trihydroxystearin
Skin Conditioning
Isopropyl Titanium Triisostearate
Emollient
Caprylyl Glycol
EmollientHexylene Glycol
EmulsifyingTocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Magnesium Ascorbyl Phosphate
Antioxidant
Silica
Abrasive
Propanediol
SolventWater
Skin ConditioningAlumina
Abrasive
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Tin Oxide
Abrasive
Iron Oxides
CI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantRicinus Communis Seed Oil, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Polybutene, Synthetic Fluorphlogopite, Kaolin, Ceresin, Ozokerite, Hydrogenated Polycyclopentadiene, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Synthetic Beeswax, Glycerin, Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract, Agastache Mexicana Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract, Sorbitan Sesquioleate, Trihydroxystearin, Isopropyl Titanium Triisostearate, Caprylyl Glycol, Hexylene Glycol, Tocopheryl Acetate, Magnesium Ascorbyl Phosphate, Silica, Propanediol, Water, Alumina, Phenoxyethanol, Tin Oxide, Iron Oxides, CI 77891
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Ricinus Communis Seed Oil is the INCI name for castor oil.
Castor Oil helps moisturize the skin. It is rich in a fatty acid called ricinoleic acid. This fatty acid helps prevent moisture loss on the skin. This helps keep your skin soft and hydrated. Ricinoleic acid also has anti-inflammatory and pain reducing properties.
Besides hydrating the skin, castor oil is also used to hydrate hair. By keeping the hair shaft moisturized, breakage is decreased. More studies are needed to show castor oil's effective on stimulating hair growth.
Castor oil is created by cold-pressing castor seeds and then purifying the oil with heat. It was used in Ancient Egypt as fuel in lamps and to help treat eye irritation.
The term 'fragrance' is not regulated in many countries. In many cases, it is up to the brand to define this term. For instance, many brands choose to label themselves as "fragrance-free" because they are not using synthetic fragrances. However, their products may still contain ingredients such as essential oils that are considered a fragrance.
Learn more about Ricinus Communis Seed OilPolybutene is used to help control the viscosity of a product. This just means it helps adjusts the texture.
It is a polymer and does not get absorbed into the skin due to its large size.
Studies found this ingredient did not irritate skin in concentrations below 15%.
Learn more about PolybuteneKaolin is a clay. It is used for oil control and to help minimize pores. Like other clays, kaolin has the ability to absorb excess sebum or oil. This can help clean out pores and mattify the skin.
Some types of kaolin may have exfoliating properties. When water is added to kaolin, it becomes a paste with small abrasive particles.
Most kaolin is a white color, but may be pink/orange/red depending on where it comes from.
The name 'kaolin' comes from a Chinese village named 'Gaoling'. Kaolin clay comes from rocks rich in kaolinite. Kaolinite, the mineral, has a silicate layered structure. Kaolinite is formed from chemical weathering of aluminum siilicate minerals.
Besides skincare, kaolin is commonly used to make glossy paper, in ceramics, toothpaste, and as medicine to soothe stomach issues.
Learn more about KaolinC12-15 Alkyl Benzoate is made up of Benzoic Acid and long chain alcohols. It has a low molecular weight.
C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate is an emollient and texture enhancer. Due to its solubility, it is often used in sunscreens to help evenly distribute active ingredients.
As an emollient, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate helps soften and hydrate your skin. Emollients create a film on your skin that traps moisture within.
This ingredient has been reported to cause eye irritation.
Learn more about C12-15 Alkyl BenzoateWe don't have a description for Hydrogenated Polycyclopentadiene yet.
This ingredient comes from Hydroxystearic Acid, a fatty acid, and glycerin. It is used to thicken oils.
Due to its fatty acid content, it is a natural emollient.
Creating trihydroxystearin involves using a chemical reaction between hydrogen and castor oil.
This ingredient may not be Malassezia folliculitis safe.
Learn more about TrihydroxystearinSorbitan Sesquioleate is derived from sorbitol and oleic acid. It is an emulsifier and prevents ingredients from separating.
Specifically, this ingredient is a water-in-oil emulsifier, meaning it helps water dissolve into oil.
Some studies suggest this ingredient may cause irritation in some people. If you are unsure, it is best to patch test.
This ingredient may not be Malassezia folliculitis, or fungal-acne safe.
Learn more about Sorbitan SesquioleateIsopropyl Titanium Triisostearate isn't fungal acne safe.
Caprylyl 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 GlycolHexylene Glycol is a surfactant. Glycols are a class of alcohols. Hexylene Glycol is a surfactant and emulsifier.
As a surfactant, Hexylene Glycol helps gather dirt and oil on your skin to be washed away.
As an emulsifier, Hexylene Glycol helps keep water and oil together. This prevents them from separating in a product. Hexylene Glycol also thins out the texture of a product by lessening viscosity.
Hexylene Glycol has a small molecular weight.
Learn more about Hexylene GlycolTocopheryl 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 AcetatePhenoxyethanol 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.
Ci 77891 is a white pigment from Titanium dioxide. It is naturally found in minerals such as rutile and ilmenite.
It's main function is to add a white color to cosmetics. It can also be mixed with other colors to create different shades.
Ci 77891 is commonly found in sunscreens due to its ability to block UV rays.
Learn more about CI 77891Ingredient Ratings
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Smashbox Under Eye Brightening Corrector 37 ingredients
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