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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 Tula Skincare Glow & Get It Cooling & Brightening Eye Balm .

Last updated on May 15, 2024. Published on September 30, 2023

Overview

What they are

These products are both cruelty-free and reef safe eye moisturizers. They have a total of 7 ingredients in common

Cool Features

They both contain exfoliants

Suited For

They're both likely to be good for anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin, sensitive skin, scar healing and better texture

Free From

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

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Eye Moisturizer 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.

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 Super-C Dark Circle Brightening Eye Serum

Starts at $65.00
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Starts at $38.00

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
Exfoliators
Hyaluronic Acid

Benefits

Hydrating (2)
Redness Reducing
Reduces Irritation
Skin Texture
Anti-Aging (2)
Scar Healing (2)
Brightening (3)

Concerns

Drying
Acne Trigger
Irritating (2)
Rosacea
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Ingredients Compared

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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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StriVectin Super-C Dark Circle Brightening Eye Serum contains this as ingredient number 1.

Tula Skincare Glow & Get It Cooling & Brightening Eye Balm contains this as ingredient number 1.

2
What it does: Solvent
Community Rating: Liked

Propanediol helps absorb ingredients into your skin, boosting their benefits. It can act as an emollient, making your skin softer. Propanediol can help products last longer by boosting the properties of preservatives within the formulation.

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.

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StriVectin Super-C Dark Circle Brightening Eye Serum contains this as ingredient number 2.

Tula Skincare Glow & Get It Cooling & Brightening Eye Balm contains this as ingredient number 2.

3
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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StriVectin Super-C Dark Circle Brightening Eye Serum contains this as ingredient number 6.

Tula Skincare Glow & Get It Cooling & Brightening Eye Balm contains this as ingredient number 9.

4
What it does: Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Mixed

Ethylhexylglycerin (we can't pronounce this either) is commonly used as a preservative and skin softener. It is derived from glyceryl.

You might see Ethylhexylglycerin often paired with other preservatives such as phenoxyethanol. Ethylhexylglycerin has been found to increase the effectiveness of these other preservatives.

StriVectin Super-C Dark Circle Brightening Eye Serum contains this as ingredient number 29.

Tula Skincare Glow & Get It Cooling & Brightening Eye Balm contains this as ingredient number 26.

5
What it does: Preservative
Community Rating: Very Disliked

Phenoxyethanol is a preservative that has germicide, antimicrobial, and aromatic properties. Studies show that phenoxyethanol can prevent germ and 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.

StriVectin Super-C Dark Circle Brightening Eye Serum contains this as ingredient number 41.

Tula Skincare Glow & Get It Cooling & Brightening Eye Balm contains this as ingredient number 27.

6
What it does: Masking, Preservative
Community Rating: Disliked

Sodium Benzoate is a preservative. It's used in both cosmetic and food products to inhibit the growth of mold and bacteria. It is typically produced synthetically.

Both the US FDA and EU Health Committee have approved the use of sodium benzoate. In the US, levels of 0.1% (of the total product) are allowed.

Sodium benzoate works as a preservative by inhibiting the growth of bacteria inside of cells. It prevents the cell from fermenting a type of sugar using an enzyme called phosphofructokinase.

Sodium Benzoate is the salt of benzoic acid. Foods containing sodium benzoate include soda, salad dressings, condiments, fruit juices, wines, and snack foods.

Studies for using ascorbic acid and sodium benzoate in cosmetics are lacking, especially in skincare routines with multiple steps.

We always recommend speaking with a professional, such as a dermatologist, if you have any concerns.

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StriVectin Super-C Dark Circle Brightening Eye Serum contains this as ingredient number 42.

Tula Skincare Glow & Get It Cooling & Brightening Eye Balm contains this as ingredient number 28.

7
What it does: Preservative
Community Rating: Disliked

Potassium Sorbate is a preservative used to prevent yeast and mold in products. It is commonly found in both cosmetic and food products.

Potassium sorbate is potassium salt derived from sorbic acid. Sorbic acid is a natural antibiotic and effective against fungus.

Potassium sorbate and sorbic acid can be found in baked goods, cheeses, dried meats, dried fruit, ice cream, pickles, wine, yogurt, and more.

Potassium sorbate is often used with stronger preservatives.

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StriVectin Super-C Dark Circle Brightening Eye Serum contains this as ingredient number 43.

Tula Skincare Glow & Get It Cooling & Brightening Eye Balm contains this as ingredient number 29.

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

36% are loved or liked
16% have mixed ratings
20% are disliked or very disliked
27% have no rating yet
44% are loved or liked
6% have mixed ratings
22% are disliked or very disliked
28% have no rating yet

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