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Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of StriVectin Super-C Dark Circle Brightening Eye Serum versus Josie Maran Argan Beta Retinol Pink Algae Serum .

Published on June 21, 2023

Overview

What they are

These products are both cruelty-free and reef safe . They have a total of 2 ingredients in common

Suited For

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

Free From

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

What's Inside

They both contain fragrances

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Eye Moisturizer American Brand United States
Serum American Brand United States

Eye Moisturizer

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

Serum

Serums are highly concentrated with ingredients to provide skin with benefits. They should be used after cleansing and before moisturizing.

Price

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Buy Super-C Dark Circle Brightening Eye Serum

Starts at $65.00
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Starts at $69.00

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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Notable Ingredients

Vitamin C (2)
Exfoliators
Peptides (3)

Benefits

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

Concerns

Drying
Rosacea
Eczema

Notable Ingredients

Vitamin E

Benefits

Hydrating (2)
Brightening

Concerns

May Worsen Oily Skin
Acne Trigger (2)
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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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StriVectin Super-C Dark Circle Brightening Eye Serum contains this as ingredient number 1.

Josie Maran Argan Beta Retinol Pink Algae Serum contains this as ingredient number 32.

2
What it does: Solvent
Community Rating: Disliked

Dimethyl Isosorbide is a solvent and helps deliver actives into your skin. It is created from sorbitol.

As a solvent, dimethyl isosorbide helps dissolve other ingredients. This helps ensure even distribution of an ingredient. It may also be used to decrease the thickness of a product.

Studies show dimethyl isosorbide is able to penetrate skin to deliver other ingredients into the skin, making them more effective.

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StriVectin Super-C Dark Circle Brightening Eye Serum contains this as ingredient number 7.

Josie Maran Argan Beta Retinol Pink Algae Serum contains this as ingredient number 5.

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

34% are loved or liked
14% have mixed ratings
23% are disliked or very disliked
30% have no rating yet
15% are loved or liked
9% have mixed ratings
35% are disliked or very disliked
41% have no rating yet

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Alternatives

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