Superdrug Vitamin C Detox Brightening Eye Gel Versus Garnier SkinActive Clearly Brighter Anti-Puff Eye Roller
Updated on December 02, 2024
Overview
What they are
These products are both cruelty-free and reef safe eye moisturizers. They have a total of 9 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain Vitamin C
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 common allergens, fragrances, parabens or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain oils and silicones
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Ingredient Info
Superdrug Vitamin C Detox Brightening Eye Gel 21 ingredients
Garnier SkinActive Clearly Brighter Anti-Puff Eye Roller 21 ingredients
What's inside (and what isn't)
What's inside (and what isn't)
At a glance
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Superdrug Vitamin C Detox Brightening Eye Gel 21 ingredients
Garnier SkinActive Clearly Brighter Anti-Puff Eye Roller 21 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Dimethicone
Emollient
Propylene Glycol
Humectant
PEG-60 Hydrogenated Castor Oil
Emulsifying
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Avena Sativa Kernel Extract
Abrasive
Dimethiconol
Emollient
Carbomer
Emulsion StabilisingPolyacrylamide
Sodium Hydroxide
BufferingEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningC13-14 Isoparaffin
Emollient
Caffeine
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate
Antioxidant
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingLycium Barbarum Fruit Extract
Astringent
Disodium EDTA
Laureth-7
EmulsifyingTerminalia Ferdinandiana Fruit Extract
Antioxidant
CI 15985
Cosmetic ColorantWater, Glycerin, Dimethicone, Propylene Glycol, PEG-60 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Phenoxyethanol, Avena Sativa Kernel Extract, Dimethiconol, Carbomer, Polyacrylamide, Sodium Hydroxide, Ethylhexylglycerin, C13-14 Isoparaffin, Caffeine, Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate, Xanthan Gum, Lycium Barbarum Fruit Extract, Disodium EDTA, Laureth-7, Terminalia Ferdinandiana Fruit Extract, CI 15985
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Alcohol Denat.
Antimicrobial
Dimethicone
Emollient
Caffeine
Skin Conditioning
Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
Emulsion StabilisingAscorbyl Glucoside
Antioxidant
Caprylyl Glycol
EmollientCarbomer
Emulsion StabilisingCI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantDimethiconol
Emollient
Escin
TonicMentha Piperita Extract
CleansingMica
Cosmetic Colorant
PEG/PPG-18/18 Dimethicone
Emulsifying
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Salicylic Acid
Masking
Sodium Hydroxide
BufferingXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingFish Oil
Skin Conditioning
Ceramide AP
Skin Conditioning
Water, Glycerin, Alcohol Denat., Dimethicone, Caffeine, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Ascorbyl Glucoside, Caprylyl Glycol, Carbomer, CI 77891, Dimethiconol, Escin, Mentha Piperita Extract, Mica, PEG/PPG-18/18 Dimethicone, Phenoxyethanol, Salicylic Acid, Sodium Hydroxide, Xanthan Gum, Fish Oil, Ceramide AP
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Caffeine 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 CaffeineCarbomer is a polymer of acrylic acid. Its main role is to create a gel consistency.
A high amount of carbomer can cause pilling or balling up of products. Don't worry, most products contain 1% or less of carbomer.
Dimethicone is a type of synthetic silicone created from natural materials such as quartz.
What it does:
Dimethicone comes in different viscosities:
Depending on the viscosity, dimethicone has different properties.
Ingredients lists don't always show which type is used, so we recommend reaching out to the brand if you have questions about the viscosity.
This ingredient is unlikely to cause irritation because it does not get absorbed into skin. However, people with silicone allergies should be careful about using this ingredient.
Note: Dimethicone may contribute to pilling. This is because it is not oil or water soluble, so pilling may occur when layered with products. When mixed with heavy oils in a formula, the outcome is also quite greasy.
Learn more about DimethiconeDimethiconol is a silicone that resembles the popular dimethicone. Like other silicones, it is an emollient. Emollients create a thin film on skin to prevent moisture from escaping.
This ingredient helps to create a silky texture and improve spreadability. Due to its high molecular weight and thickness, it is often combined with cyclopentasiloxane.
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.
Learn more about GlycerinPhenoxyethanol 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.
It's often used in formulations along with Caprylyl Glycol to preserve the shelf life of products.
Sodium Hydroxide is also known as lye or caustic soda. It is used to adjust the pH of products; many ingredients require a specific pH to be effective.
In small amounts, sodium hydroxide is considered safe to use. However, large amounts may cause chemical burns due to its high alkaline.
Your skin has a natural pH and acid mantle. This acid mantle helps prevent harmful bacteria from breaking through. The acid mantle also helps keep your skin hydrated.
"Alkaline" refers to a high pH level. A low pH level would be considered acidic.
Learn more about Sodium HydroxideWater. 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 WaterXanthan 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 GumIngredient Ratings
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Superdrug Vitamin C Detox Brightening Eye Gel 21 ingredients
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