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Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Some By Mi Retinol Intense Advanced Triple Action Eye Cream versus Tia’m Vita A Bakuchiol Firming Eye Cream .

Last updated on July 18, 2023. Published on March 01, 2023

Overview

What they are

These products are both reef safe eye moisturizers. They have a total of 15 ingredients in common

Cool Features

They both contain hyaluronic acid, peptides, retinoid and Vitamin E

Suited For

They're both likely to be good for fighting acne, anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin, sensitive skin, oily skin, reducing pores, scar healing, dark spots and better texture

Free From

They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, parabens or sulfates

What's Inside

They both contain fragrances and oils

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Eye Moisturizer South Korean Brand South Korea
Eye Moisturizer South Korean Brand South Korea

Eye Moisturizer

Eye moisturizers help add moisture back into the skin around the eyes; these can be creams, gels, or serums.

Eye Moisturizer

Eye moisturizers help add moisture back into the skin around the eyes; these can be creams, gels, or serums.

Price

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Buy Retinol Intense Advanced Triple Action Eye Cream

Starts at $17.10
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Starts at $8.09

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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Notable Ingredients

Retinoid (2)
Vitamin E (2)
Niacinamide
Hyaluronic Acid
Peptides

Benefits

Hydrating (2)
Good For Oily Skin (3)
Redness Reducing (4)
Reduces Irritation (3)
Skin Texture (2)
Reduces Large Pores (3)
Anti-Aging (5)
Dark Spots (5)
Scar Healing (4)
Acne Fighting (3)
Brightening (5)

Concerns

Drying (2)
May Worsen Oily Skin (3)
Acne Trigger
Irritating (3)
Rosacea (2)
Eczema (2)

Notable Ingredients

Retinoid
Vitamin E (2)
Hyaluronic Acid
Peptides (5)

Benefits

Hydrating (4)
Good For Oily Skin
Redness Reducing (2)
Reduces Irritation (3)
Skin Texture
Reduces Large Pores
Anti-Aging (5)
Dark Spots (2)
Scar Healing (4)
Acne Fighting
Brightening (4)

Concerns

Drying
May Worsen Oily Skin (3)
Acne Trigger
Irritating (3)
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Ingredients Compared

Ingredients that are highlighted in purple are present in both products.

WaterGlycerinCaprylic/Capric TriglycerideDimethiconePolysorbate 60NiacinamideMethylpropanediolCetyl AlcoholPolymethylsilsesquioxaneCentella Asiatica ExtractDioscorea Japonica Root ExtractPiper Methysticum Leaf/Root/Stem ExtractMelaleuca Alternifolia Leaf ExtractPanax Ginseng Berry ExtractArtemisia Capillaris ExtractGanoderma Lucidum Stem ExtractChlorella Vulgaris ExtractGlycine Soja Seed ExtractNymphaea Alba Flower ExtractElaeis Guineensis Oil Hydrogenated LecithinSodium Hyaluronate1,2-HexanediolDimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone CrosspolymerPanthenolBHTCyclopentasiloxaneSteareth-21Peg-10 Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone CrosspolymerPolyacrylamideSteareth-2IsohexadecaneCarbomerHydroxyacetophenoneC13-14 IsoparaffinTromethaminePalmitic AcidPolyquaternium-51Stearic AcidPolysorbate 20Retinol 0.1%EthylhexylglycerinGlyceryl CaprylateTocopheryl AcetatePolyglyceryl-10 MyristatePeg-30 DipolyhydroxystearateHydroxyethylcelluloseGlycosyl TrehaloseBeta-GlucanGlyceryl PolymethacrylateLaureth-7Butylene GlycolDisodium EDTAHydrogenated Starch HydrolysateAdenosineRaffinoseDipotassium GlycyrrhizateLecithinTocopherolPentylene GlycolBHAMyristic AcidTranexamic AcidPropanediolDipropylene GlycolDisodium PhosphateCaprylyl GlycolCollagenMadecassic AcidBiosaccharide Gum-1AsiaticosideSodium Palmitoyl ProlineLeuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment FiltrateAsiatic AcidGlutathioneRetinalMadecassosideSodium PhosphateFerulic AcidAcetyl Hexapeptide-8Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp CopolymerTetrahydropiperinePhloretinArginineParfum

Ingredients Side-by-side

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Ingredients Explained

These ingredients are found in both products.

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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Some By Mi Retinol Intense Advanced Triple Action Eye Cream contains this as ingredient number 1.

Tia’m Vita A Bakuchiol Firming Eye Cream 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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Some By Mi Retinol Intense Advanced Triple Action Eye Cream contains this as ingredient number 2.

Tia’m Vita A Bakuchiol Firming Eye Cream contains this as ingredient number 2.

3
What it does: Humectant, Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Loved

Sodium 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 Hyaluronate

Some By Mi Retinol Intense Advanced Triple Action Eye Cream contains this as ingredient number 22.

Tia’m Vita A Bakuchiol Firming Eye Cream contains this as ingredient number 22.

4
What it does: Skin Conditioning, Solvent
Community Rating: Mixed

1,2-Hexanediol is a multi-tasker ingredient. It acts as a preservative to increase shelf-life and can aid other preservatives in preventing microbe growth. 1,2-Hexanediol also helps the skin retain moisture as a humectant.

In products that are water-based, this ingredient can help stabilize perfumes and fragrances. It can also help make the texture of products softer and more smooth.

Some By Mi Retinol Intense Advanced Triple Action Eye Cream contains this as ingredient number 23.

Tia’m Vita A Bakuchiol Firming Eye Cream contains this as ingredient number 5.

5
What it does: Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Loved

Panthenol (also referred to as pro-vitamin B5) is a common ingredient that helps hydrate and soothe the skin.

lt is a humectant, meaning that it helps the skin attract and retain moisture.

Another benefit is the anti-inflammatory abilities. This means that it's great for sensitive, irritation-prone skin.

Once oxidized, panthenol converts to pantothenic acid. Panthothenic acid is found in all living cells.

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Some By Mi Retinol Intense Advanced Triple Action Eye Cream contains this as ingredient number 25.

Tia’m Vita A Bakuchiol Firming Eye Cream contains this as ingredient number 18.

6
What it does: Emulsion Stabilising, Gel Forming
Community Rating: Disliked

Carbomer is a polymer of acrylic acid. Its main role is to create gel consistency within products.

Carbomer is commonly found in many types of cosmetics products. It is found to be safe in concentrations up to 15%. However, a high amount of carbomer can cause pilling or balling up of products. Most products contain 1% of less of carbomer.

Some By Mi Retinol Intense Advanced Triple Action Eye Cream contains this as ingredient number 33.

Tia’m Vita A Bakuchiol Firming Eye Cream contains this as ingredient number 8.

7
What it does: Emollient, Emulsifying
Community Rating: Very Disliked

Palmitic Acid is a fatty acid found in our skin. In cosmetics, it is usually derived from palm oil. It is a cleanser, emollient, and emulsifier.

As an emollient, it helps hydrate the skin. The emulsifying properties keep ingredients together in a product.

Palmitic Acid may not be fungal-acne safe. It can worsen oily skin and cause breakouts due to its emollient nature.

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Some By Mi Retinol Intense Advanced Triple Action Eye Cream contains this as ingredient number 37.

Tia’m Vita A Bakuchiol Firming Eye Cream contains this as ingredient number 7.

8
What it does: Cleansing, Emulsifying, Emulsion Stabilising, Masking
Community Rating: Very Disliked

Stearic Acid is a fatty acid. It is an emollient, emulsifier, and texture enhancer.

As an emollient, stearic acid helps soften skin. It aids the skin's protective barrier by preventing water loss. It also provides a gentle cleansing effect without stripping away natural oils.

Stearic acid may also be used to enhance the texture of products. It can add volume and stabilize ingredients such as water and oil. This can help water and oil ingredients from separating.

Sources of stearic acid include animal or vegetable fats/oils such as coconut or shea. It can be naturally found in butter, cocoa butter, shea butter, vegetable fats, and animal tallow.

This ingredient may not be Malassezia folliculitis, or fungal-acne safe.

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Some By Mi Retinol Intense Advanced Triple Action Eye Cream contains this as ingredient number 39.

Tia’m Vita A Bakuchiol Firming Eye Cream contains this as ingredient number 10.

9
What it does: Antioxidant, Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Liked

Tocopheryl 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 Acetate

Some By Mi Retinol Intense Advanced Triple Action Eye Cream contains this as ingredient number 44.

Tia’m Vita A Bakuchiol Firming Eye Cream contains this as ingredient number 17.

10
What it does: Humectant, Masking, Skin Conditioning, Solvent
Community Rating: Mixed

Butylene 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.

Overall, Butylene Glycol is a safe and well-rounded ingredient. It is unlikely to irritate skin, and works well with pretty much all other ingredients.

Some By Mi Retinol Intense Advanced Triple Action Eye Cream contains this as ingredient number 52.

Tia’m Vita A Bakuchiol Firming Eye Cream contains this as ingredient number 3.

11
What it does: Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Loved

Adenosine is in every living organism. It is one of four components in nucleic acids that helps store our DNA.

Adenosine has many benefits when used. These benefits include hydrating the skin, smoothing skin, and reducing wrinkles. Once applied, adenosine increases collagen production. It also helps with improving firmness and tissue repair.

Studies have found adenosine may also help with wound healing.

In skincare products, Adenosine is usually derived from yeast.

Learn more about Adenosine

Some By Mi Retinol Intense Advanced Triple Action Eye Cream contains this as ingredient number 55.

Tia’m Vita A Bakuchiol Firming Eye Cream contains this as ingredient number 23.

12
What it does: Antioxidant, Masking, Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Liked

Tocopherol (also known as Vitamin E) is a common antioxidant used to help protect the skin from free-radicals and strengthen the skin barrier. It's also fat soluble - this means our skin is great at absorbing it.

Vitamin E also helps keep your natural skin lipids healthy. Your lipid skin barrier naturally consists of lipids, ceramides, and fatty acids. Vitamin E offers extra protection for your skin’s lipid barrier, keeping your skin healthy and nourished.

Another benefit is a bit of UV protection. Vitamin E helps reduce the damage caused by UVB rays. (It should not replace your sunscreen). Combining it with Vitamin C can decrease sunburned cells and hyperpigmentation after UV exposure.

You might have noticed Vitamin E + C often paired together. This is because it is great at stabilizing Vitamin C. Using the two together helps increase the effectiveness of both ingredients.

There are often claims that Vitamin E can reduce/prevent scarring, but these claims haven't been confirmed by scientific research.

Learn more about Tocopherol

Some By Mi Retinol Intense Advanced Triple Action Eye Cream contains this as ingredient number 59.

Tia’m Vita A Bakuchiol Firming Eye Cream contains this as ingredient number 29.

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What it does: Cleansing, Emulsifying
Community Rating: Very Disliked

Myristic Acid is a saturated fatty acid. It is naturally found in milk fat. Other sources include palm oil, coconut oil, and butter fat.

Myristic Acid is an emulsifer and cleanser. As an emulsifer, it stabilizes a product by preventing ingredients from separating. Myristic Acid helps clean your skin by acting as a surfactant. It tends to gather oil and dirt on your skin to be easily rinsed away.

One study from 2021 found Myristic Acid to have anti-inflammatory properties.

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Some By Mi Retinol Intense Advanced Triple Action Eye Cream contains this as ingredient number 62.

Tia’m Vita A Bakuchiol Firming Eye Cream contains this as ingredient number 28.

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What it does: Humectant, Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Loved

Acetyl Hexapeptide-8 is a peptide. A common name for this peptide is Argireline.

Argireline has a similar function to botox. It prevents muscle movement and contractions. By preventing muscles from moving, Argireline also prohibits the formation of fine lines and wrinkles. However, research is lacking in proving this ingredient to be as effective as botox.

Argireline tells our body to create more collagen. Collagen is a protein that makes connective tissue. Boosting collagen production leads to a healthier skin barrier. Having a healthy skin barrier means having firm and hydrated skin.

Read more about other common types of peptides here:

Learn more about Acetyl Hexapeptide-8

Some By Mi Retinol Intense Advanced Triple Action Eye Cream contains this as ingredient number 80.

Tia’m Vita A Bakuchiol Firming Eye Cream contains this as ingredient number 32.

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What it does: Masking, Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Mixed

Arginine is an amino acid that is important for human development. Your body uses is it to produce hair keratin and skin collagen.

As a cosmetic ingredient, Arginine has antioxidant properties and can also help repair damaged skin. This ingredient is derived either synthetically or from animals.

Arginine isn't fungal acne safe when used in the presence of other lipids (fats, fatty acids, oils, esters, etc). Oils and fats occur naturally within the skin, so take caution when using Arginine if you're prone to fungal acne.

Learn more about Arginine

Some By Mi Retinol Intense Advanced Triple Action Eye Cream contains this as ingredient number 84.

Tia’m Vita A Bakuchiol Firming Eye Cream contains this as ingredient number 9.

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15% have mixed ratings
26% are disliked or very disliked
16% have no rating yet
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15% have mixed ratings
38% are disliked or very disliked
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Some By Mi Retinol Intense Advanced Triple Action Eye Cream 85 ingredients

3.7 /5
from 6 ratings
Broke Me Out (1) Heavy (1) Hydrating (1)
YSLDave's avatar

YSLDave

6 months ago · Oily Skin
Review

Great for dark circles
love the texture, not irritating, good for dark circles, definetly a good Eye Cream

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daloofi

8 months ago · Combination Skin
Review

dark circles

Tia’m Vita A Bakuchiol Firming Eye Cream 34 ingredients

5.0 /5
from 1 rating

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