Summer Fridays Light Aura Vitamin C + Peptide Eye Cream Versus Zelens Triple Action Eye Cream
Updated on September 06, 2023
Overview
What they are
These products are both cruelty-free and reef safe eye moisturizers. They have a total of 12 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain hyaluronic acid, peptides, Vitamin C and Vitamin E
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin, sensitive skin, reducing pores, scar healing and better texture
Free From
They both do not contain any parabens, silicones or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain fragrances and oils
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Ingredient Info
Summer Fridays Light Aura Vitamin C + Peptide Eye Cream 55 ingredients
Zelens Triple Action Eye Cream 73 ingredients
What's inside (and what isn't)
What's inside (and what isn't)
At a glance
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Summer Fridays Light Aura Vitamin C + Peptide Eye Cream 55 ingredients
Zelens Triple Action Eye Cream 73 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningBehenyl Alcohol
Emollient
Glycerin
Humectant
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin Conditioning
Pentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningCoco-Caprylate
Emollient
Cetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer
Emulsion StabilisingGlyceryl Stearate
Emollient
Jojoba Esters
Emollient
Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate
Antioxidant
Isostearyl Isostearate
Emollient
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Acetyl Hexapeptide-8
Humectant
Persea Gratissima Oil
Skin Conditioning
Rosa Canina Seed Oil
Emollient
Caffeine
Skin Conditioning
Allantoin
Skin Conditioning
Propanediol
Solvent
Phospholipids
Skin Conditioning
Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil
Skin Conditioning
Papaver Rhoeas Extract
EmollientTocopherol
Antioxidant
Carica Papaya Leaf Extract
TonicCurcuma Longa Root Extract
Masking
Corallina Officinalis Extract
Skin Conditioning
Coccinia Indica Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningHelianthus Annuus Seed Wax
Skin Conditioning
Ocimum Sanctum Leaf Extract
Skin Conditioning
Ocimum Basilicum Flower/Leaf Extract
TonicSimmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
Emollient
Bambusa Vulgaris Leaf/Stem Extract
HumectantPisum Sativum Extract
Skin ConditioningGlucosamine Hcl
Silica
Abrasive
Melia Azadirachta Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningMelia Azadirachta Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningSodium Stearoyl Glutamate
CleansingPolyglycerin-3
Humectant
Diheptyl Succinate
EmollientCapryloyl Glycerin/Sebacic Acid Copolymer
Skin ConditioningSorbitan Isostearate
Emulsifying
Sodium Phytate
Glyceryl Caprylate
EmollientGlyceryl Undecylenate
Emollient
Xanthan Gum
Emulsifying1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Caprylyl Glycol
EmollientSodium Benzoate
Masking
Phenethyl Alcohol
MaskingPolysorbate 60
Emulsifying
Mica
Cosmetic Colorant
CI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantWater, Behenyl Alcohol, Glycerin, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Pentylene Glycol, Coco-Caprylate, Cetearyl Alcohol, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Niacinamide, Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Glyceryl Stearate, Jojoba Esters, Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate, Isostearyl Isostearate, Sodium Hyaluronate, Acetyl Hexapeptide-8, Persea Gratissima Oil, Rosa Canina Seed Oil, Caffeine, Allantoin, Propanediol, Phospholipids, Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil, Papaver Rhoeas Extract, Tocopherol, Carica Papaya Leaf Extract, Curcuma Longa Root Extract, Corallina Officinalis Extract, Coccinia Indica Fruit Extract, Helianthus Annuus Seed Wax, Ocimum Sanctum Leaf Extract, Ocimum Basilicum Flower/Leaf Extract, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Bambusa Vulgaris Leaf/Stem Extract, Pisum Sativum Extract, Glucosamine Hcl, Silica, Melia Azadirachta Flower Extract, Melia Azadirachta Leaf Extract, Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate, Polyglycerin-3, Diheptyl Succinate, Capryloyl Glycerin/Sebacic Acid Copolymer, Sorbitan Isostearate, Sodium Phytate, Glyceryl Caprylate, Glyceryl Undecylenate, Xanthan Gum, 1,2-Hexanediol, Caprylyl Glycol, Sodium Benzoate, Phenethyl Alcohol, Polysorbate 60, Mica, CI 77891
Water
Skin ConditioningBehenyl Alcohol
Emollient
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Propanediol
Solvent
Squalane
Emollient
C13-15 Alkane
SolventCoco-Caprylate/Caprate
Emollient
Glyceryl Stearate
Emollient
Glucosyl Hesperidin
HumectantLactococcus Ferment Lysate
Skin ConditioningHydrolyzed Glycosaminoglycans
HumectantGlycerin
Humectant
Phospholipids
Skin Conditioning
3-O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid
Skin Conditioning
Polyglyceryl-6 Laurate
Emulsifying
Apricot Kernel Oil Polyglyceryl-6 Esters
Emollient
Polyglyceryl-10 Oleate
Skin Conditioning
Ornithine
Skin ConditioningCaffeine
Skin Conditioning
Polyglyceryl-10 Dipalmitate
Emollient
Lecithin
Emollient
Salicyloyl Phytosphingosine
Skin ConditioningGlycolipids
Skin ConditioningLespedeza Capitata Leaf/Stem Extract
Skin ConditioningPunica Granatum Seed Extract
Skin ConditioningHydrolyzed Yeast Extract
Skin ConditioningRhamnose
HumectantTripeptide-1
Skin Conditioning
Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Magnolol
Antioxidant
Acetyl Tetrapeptide-5
Humectant
Acetyl Octapeptide-3
Humectant
Dipeptide-2
Skin Conditioning
Epigallocatechin Gallatyl Glucoside
Antioxidant
Adenosine Phosphate
Skin ConditioningGuanosine
Skin ConditioningUracil
Skin ConditioningCalendula Officinalis Flower Extract
Masking
Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract
Masking
Equisetum Arvense Extract
AstringentGlycine Max Seed Extract
Skin ConditioningPoria Cocos Extract
Skin ConditioningPoria Cocos Sclerotium Extract
AstringentSalvia Officinalis Leaf Extract
CleansingDiglucosyl Gallic Acid
Propyl Gallate
Antioxidant
Bacillus Ferment
Skin Conditioning
Silanetriol
Palmitic Acid
Emollient
Stearic Acid
Cleansing
Sorbitol
Humectant
Lauryl Alcohol
Emollient
Myristyl Alcohol
Emollient
Cetyl Alcohol
Emollient
Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer
Methylpropanediol
SolventSodium Dehydroacetate
Preservative
Sorbitan Palmitate
Emulsifying
Sorbitan Oleate
Emulsifying
Caprylyl Glycol
EmollientCitric Acid
Buffering
Dextran
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingBenzyl Alcohol
Perfuming
Levulinic Acid
Perfuming
P-Anisic Acid
MaskingSorbic Acid
Preservative
Sodium Hydroxide
BufferingGlyceryl Caprylate
EmollientSodium Benzoate
Masking
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
Dehydroacetic Acid
Preservative
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Water, Behenyl Alcohol, Butylene Glycol, Propanediol, Squalane, C13-15 Alkane, Coco-Caprylate/Caprate, Glyceryl Stearate, Glucosyl Hesperidin, Lactococcus Ferment Lysate, Hydrolyzed Glycosaminoglycans, Glycerin, Phospholipids, 3-O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid, Polyglyceryl-6 Laurate, Apricot Kernel Oil Polyglyceryl-6 Esters, Polyglyceryl-10 Oleate, Ornithine, Caffeine, Polyglyceryl-10 Dipalmitate, Lecithin, Salicyloyl Phytosphingosine, Glycolipids, Lespedeza Capitata Leaf/Stem Extract, Punica Granatum Seed Extract, Hydrolyzed Yeast Extract, Rhamnose, Tripeptide-1, Hyaluronic Acid, Magnolol, Acetyl Tetrapeptide-5, Acetyl Octapeptide-3, Dipeptide-2, Epigallocatechin Gallatyl Glucoside, Adenosine Phosphate, Guanosine, Uracil, Calendula Officinalis Flower Extract, Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract, Equisetum Arvense Extract, Glycine Max Seed Extract, Poria Cocos Extract, Poria Cocos Sclerotium Extract, Salvia Officinalis Leaf Extract, Diglucosyl Gallic Acid, Propyl Gallate, Bacillus Ferment, Silanetriol, Palmitic Acid, Stearic Acid, Sorbitol, Lauryl Alcohol, Myristyl Alcohol, Cetyl Alcohol, Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer, Methylpropanediol, Sodium Dehydroacetate, Sorbitan Palmitate, Sorbitan Oleate, Caprylyl Glycol, Citric Acid, Dextran, Xanthan Gum, Benzyl Alcohol, Levulinic Acid, P-Anisic Acid, Sorbic Acid, Sodium Hydroxide, Glyceryl Caprylate, Sodium Benzoate, Potassium Sorbate, Dehydroacetic Acid, Tocopherol
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
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. If you see this, drink a glass of water. Stay hydrated!
Learn more about WaterBehenyl Alcohol is a type of fatty alcohol (these are different from the drying, solvent alcohols).
Fatty Alcohols have hydrating properties and are most often used as an emollient or to thicken a product. They are usually derived from natural fats and oils; behenyl alcohol is derived from the fats of vegetable oils.
Emollients help keep your skin soft and hydrated by creating a film that traps moisture in.
In 2000, Behenyl Alcohol was approved by the US as medicine to reduce the duration of cold sores.
Learn more about Behenyl AlcoholGlycerin 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.
Learn more about GlycerinGlyceryl Stearate is a mix of glycerin and stearic acid.
It is used to stabilize the mixing of water and oil ingredients. By preventing these ingredients from separating, it can help elongate shelf life. It can also help thicken the product's texture.
As an emollient, it helps soften skin and supports barrier-replenishing ingredients.
In cosmetics, Glyceryl Stearate is often made from vegetable oils or synthetically produced.
This ingredient may not be fungal-acne safe
Fun fact: The human body also creates Glyceryl Stearate naturally.
Learn more about Glyceryl StearateCaffeine is most associated with coffee, tea, and cacao. In skincare, it helps with calming inflammation and is rich in antioxidants.
While caffeine is used to treat cellulite and and dark circles, further studies are needed to prove this. It has been believed to help with these skin conditions due to its ability to dilate blood vessels and increase blood flow.
Some studies are looking into caffeine's ability to protect against UV rays.
Learn more about CaffeinePropanediol is an all-star ingredient. It softens, hydrates, and smooths the skin.Â
It’s often used to:
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.
Learn more about PropanediolPhospholipids are naturally found in our skin as they are the main component of cell membranes. Phospholipids have humectant, emollient, antioxidant properties.
Phospholipids are complex lipids that contain glycerin, two fatty acids, and a phosphate group. Some foods that contain phospholipids include soybeans and milk. The phospholipids found in soy come from Lecithin. This ingredient can also be synthetically created.
Due to their hygroscopic nature, they act as both humectants and emollients. Humectants draw moisture from the air to your skin, while emollients help trap moisture in.
The phospholipids in our skin can be naturally depleted. Replenishing the phospholipids in our skin can help hydrate your skin.
Studies show phospholipids display antioxidant activity and may help with reducing the signs of aging.
This ingredient is non-occlusive.
Some types of phospholipids:
Learn more about PhospholipidsTocopherol (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 TocopherolGlyceryl Caprylate comes from glycerin and caprylic acid, a fatty acid from coconut. It has emollient and emulsifier properties.
As an emollient, it helps hydrate your skin. Emollients work by creating a barrier on your skin to trap moisture in, helping to keep your skin soft and smooth.
On the other hand, emulsifiers prevent ingredients (such as oil and water) from separating.
Learn more about Glyceryl CaprylateXanthan 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.
Learn more about Xanthan GumCaprylyl 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 GlycolSodium 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.
It 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.
Learn more about Sodium BenzoateIngredient Ratings
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Summer Fridays Light Aura Vitamin C + Peptide Eye Cream 55 ingredients
Zelens Triple Action Eye Cream 73 ingredients
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Summer Fridays Light Aura Vitamin C + Peptide Eye Cream 55 ingredients
Zelens Triple Action Eye Cream 73 ingredients
Best anti-ageing cream to reduce under-eye circles and bags that I've tried to date. It's expensive but worth it. Perfect on its own in the morning to provide a smooth base under primer and concealer, and layers well over retinoid eye cream at night to wake up ready for a special occasion the next day.
