Sunday Riley Auto Correct Brightening and Depuffing Eye Contour Cream Versus The Ordinary Caffeine Solution 5% + EGCG

C10-18 Triglycerides is a skin conditioning and texture-enhancer.

Glycerin is already naturally found in your skin. It helps moisturize and protect your skin.

Polypropylsilsesquioxane is a type of silicone.

Phenyl Trimethicone is a silicon-based polymer. It is derived from silica.

This is a synthetic polymer. It helps improve the texture of products by adding thickness and gel-like feel.

This silicone is an emollient. Emollients create a thin film on the skin to prevent moisture from escaping.

This oil is the the volatile oil distilled from the dried flower heads of the Roman Chamomile flower.

Boron Nitride is compound consisting of boron and nitrogen. It is used to absorb oil and modify adherence/ slip in products.

Fructose is fruit/plant sugar. It can be found in apples, figs, and honey.

Jojoba Esters is a wax created from Jojoba oil. It is an emollient and film-forming ingredient. In bead form, it is an exfoliator.

Sodium Phytate is the synthetic salt form of phytic acid. Phytic acid is an antioxidant and can be found in plant seeds.

Theobroma Cacao Seed Butter comes from the Theobroma cacoa, or Cacao tree. Cacao trees are native to tropical landscapes.

Polyglyceryl-3 Beeswax isn't fungal acne safe.

Butyrospermum Parkii Butter is a plant lipid from the fruit of the Shea Tree. It is an effective skin hydrator and emollient.

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.

Aesculus Hippocastanum Extract is derived from horse chestnut native to Southeastern Europe.

This ingredient is more commonly known as the coffee bean from the Coffea Arabica tree. Besides being a delicious drink, coffee beans have a ton of skin benefits.

Methylpropanediol is a synthetic solvent and humectant.

We don't have a description for Acmella Oleracea Extract.

We don't have a description for Polysilicone-11.

Caprylyl Glycol is a humectant and emollient, meaning it attracts and preserves moisture.

Caffeine is most associated with coffee, tea, and cacao. In skincare, it helps with calming inflammation and anti-aging.

Citrullus Lanatus Fruit Extract comes from the watermelon. Watermelon has antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties.

Pyrus Malus Fruit Extract is extract from Apples. Apples are rich in Vitamin C, sugars, and antioxidants.

We don't have a description for Lens Esculenta Fruit Extract.

Sodium PCA is the sodium salt of pyroglutamic acid and is naturally occurring on human skin.

Sodium Lactate is the sodium salt of lactic acid, an AHA. It is a humectant and used to adjust the pH of a product.

We don't have a description for Ptychopetalum Olacoides Bark/Stem Extract.

We don't have a description for Pfaffia Paniculata Root Extract.

We don't have a description for Lilium Candidum Flower Extract.

Phenoxyethanol 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.

Glycolic Acid is arguably the most famous AHA with a ton of research to back up its benefits.

Synthetic Fluorphlogopite is the synthethic version of mica. It consists of fluorine, aluminum and silicate.

Silica is a mineral naturally found in our skin. It helps to thicken and smooth the texture of a product. It also acts as an agent for other ingredients by increasing the absorption of other ingredients into the skin.

Mica refers to a group of silicate minerals. Mica crystals are easily split to give products a shimmer. These crystals are able to reflect light to temporarily give your skin a glowy look.

Titanium dioxide is known for its UVA and UVB protection properties. It is non-comedogenic and non-irritating. Titanium Dioxide is a physical sunscreen. Physical sunscreens reflect light and prevent it from reaching your skin.

Carthamus tinctorius seed oil comes from safflower, one of humanity's oldest crops.

Tagetes Erecta Flower Extract is a fragrance.

Triethyl Citrate is a fragrance.

Cetyl Alcohol is a fatty alcohol. Fatty Alcohols are most often used as an emollient or to thicken a product.

Caprylyl/Capryl Glucoside is an alkyl glucoside. This just means it is creating by reacting alcohol and sugar. It is a cleansing and foaming ingredient.

Benzoic Acid is used to preserve and adjust the pH of products.

Lecithin is a term for a group of substances found in plants, animals, and humans. They are made up of mixture of fatty acids. These fatty acids usually are a mixture of phosphoric acid's choline ester connected to stearic, oleic, and palmitic acids. Most lecithins are created from plant ingredients scuh as sunflower.

Polysorbate 60 is used to help stabilize products. It is a surfactant and emulsifier. These properties help keep ingredients together in a product. Surfactants help reduce surface tension between ingredients with different states, such as liquids and solids. Emulsifiers help prevent oils and waters from separating.

Sorbitan Isostearate is an emulsifer and cleaning agent. It is created from isostearic acid and sorbitol.

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

Benzyl Alcohol is most commonly used as a preservative. It also has a subtle, sweet smell. Small amounts of Benzyl Alcohol is not irritating and safe to use in skincare products. Most Benzyl Alcohol is derived from fruits such as apricots.

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.

Citric Acid is an AHA derived from citrus fruits (think oranges, lemons, and limes!).

Linalool is a fragrance and helps add scent to products. It's derived from common plants such as cinnamon, mint, citrus, and lavender.

Limonene is a fragrance that adds scent and taste to a formulation.