Symbiosis London Overnight Rejuvenating Eye Serum Versus The Ordinary Multi-Peptide Eye Serum

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Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Symbiosis London Overnight Rejuvenating Eye Serum versus The Ordinary Multi-Peptide Eye Serum .

Published on July 03, 2023

Overview

What they are

These products are both cruelty-free and reef safe . They have a total of 8 ingredients in common

Cool Features

They both contain AHA

Suited For

They're both likely to be good for anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin, oily skin, reducing pores, scar healing, dark spots and better texture

Free From

They both do not contain any oils, parabens or sulfates

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Symbiosis London Overnight Rejuvenating Eye Serum

The Ordinary Multi-Peptide Eye Serum

Eye Mask British Brand United Kingdom

Eye Moisturizer Canadian Brand Canada

Eye Mask

Eye masks are used to add moisture back into the skin around the eyes; these can be overnight masks or eye patches.

Eye Moisturizer

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

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Ingredient Info

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Symbiosis London Overnight Rejuvenating Eye Serum 26 ingredients

The Ordinary Multi-Peptide Eye Serum 34 ingredients

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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Symbiosis London Overnight Rejuvenating Eye Serum 26 ingredients

The Ordinary Multi-Peptide Eye Serum 34 ingredients

Notable Ingredients

AHA

Hyaluronic Acid

Benefits

Hydrating

Good For Oily Skin

Skin Texture

Reduces Large Pores

Anti-Aging

Dark Spots

Scar Healing

Brightening (2)

Concerns

Irritating

Rosacea

Eczema

Notable Ingredients

AHA

Niacinamide

Peptides (4)

Benefits

Hydrating

Good For Oily Skin (2)

Redness Reducing

Skin Texture

Reduces Large Pores (2)

Anti-Aging

Dark Spots (2)

Scar Healing

Acne Fighting

Brightening (3)

Concerns

Irritating

Rosacea (2)

Eczema

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Ingredients Compared

Ingredients that are highlighted in purple are present in both products.

Symbiosis London Overnight Rejuvenating Eye Serum 26 ingredients

The Ordinary Multi-Peptide Eye Serum 34 ingredients

Water • Propanediol • Magnesium/Potassium/Silicon/Fluoride/Hydroxide/Oxide • Peg-8 Dimethicone • Vp/Va Copolymer • Phenoxyethanol • Acrylates Copolymer • Ethylhexylglycerin • Sodium Hydroxide • Hydrolyzed Collagen • Maris Aqua • Glycolic Acid • Sodium Hyaluronate • Peg/Ppg-20/6 Dimethicone • Arginine • Mannitol • Disodium Adenosine Triphosphate • Rna • Pyridoxine Hcl • Glycerin • Histidine Hcl • Phenylalanine • Propylene Glycol • Tyrosine • Rosa Hybrid Flower Extract • Citric Acid

Water • Glycerin • Butylene Glycol • Propanediol • Dipropylene Glycol • Acetyl Glucosamine • Niacinamide • Palmitoyl Tripeptide-38 • Acetyl Tetrapeptide-5 • Myristoyl Nonapeptide-3 • Dipeptide Diaminobutyroyl Benzylamide Diacetate • Caffeine • Epigallocatechin Gallatyl Glucoside • Gallyl Glucoside • Fraxinus Excelsior Bark Extract • Silanetriol • Arginine • Pentylene Glycol • Hydroxymethoxyphenyl Decanone • Propyl Gallate • Maltodextrin • Hydroxypropyl Cyclodextrin • Hydroxyethylcellulose • Xanthan Gum • Citric Acid • Glycolic Acid • Sodium Citrate • Polysorbate 20 • Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate • Dehydroacetic Acid • Ethylhexylglycerin • Benzyl Alcohol • Phenoxyethanol • Chlorphenesin

Ingredients Side-by-side

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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.

Water

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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Symbiosis London Overnight Rejuvenating Eye Serum contains this as ingredient number 1.

The Ordinary Multi-Peptide Eye Serum contains this as ingredient number 1.

Propanediol

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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Symbiosis London Overnight Rejuvenating Eye Serum contains this as ingredient number 2.

The Ordinary Multi-Peptide Eye Serum contains this as ingredient number 4.

Phenoxyethanol

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.

Symbiosis London Overnight Rejuvenating Eye Serum contains this as ingredient number 6.

The Ordinary Multi-Peptide Eye Serum contains this as ingredient number 33.

Ethylhexylglycerin

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.

Symbiosis London Overnight Rejuvenating Eye Serum contains this as ingredient number 8.

The Ordinary Multi-Peptide Eye Serum contains this as ingredient number 31.

Glycolic Acid

What it does: Buffering

Community Rating: Loved

Glycolic Acid is arguably the most famous AHA with research to back up its benefits. Its main role is to peel the top layer of skin cells from the newer layer of skin underneath. This helps skin to remove dark spots and look more even.

Glycolic Acid has shown to boost collage production, a protein that helps skin stay firm. Overall, Glycolic Acid helps with improving uneven tone, rough patches of skin, fine lines, wrinkles, and sun damage. It also increases skin hydration by playing a role in creating molecules that create hyaluronic acid naturally.

When applying Glycolic Acid, it is normal to feel slight stinging. The pH value and concentration of glycolic acid play a role in the effectiveness of the product.

Recent studies have shown Glycolic Acid may protect the skin against UV damage. However, you should always wear SPF, especially when using exfoliants.

Read more about some other popular AHA's here:

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Symbiosis London Overnight Rejuvenating Eye Serum contains this as ingredient number 12.

The Ordinary Multi-Peptide Eye Serum contains this as ingredient number 26.

Arginine

What it does: Masking, Skin Conditioning

Community Rating: Mixed

Arginine is an amino acid that is important for human development. Your body uses is it to produce hair keratin and skin collagen.

As a cosmetic ingredient, Arginine has antioxidant properties and can also help repair damaged skin. This ingredient is derived either synthetically or from animals.

Arginine isn't fungal acne safe when used in the presence of other lipids (fats, fatty acids, oils, esters, etc). Oils and fats occur naturally within the skin, so take caution when using Arginine if you're prone to fungal acne.

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Symbiosis London Overnight Rejuvenating Eye Serum contains this as ingredient number 15.

The Ordinary Multi-Peptide Eye Serum contains this as ingredient number 17.

Glycerin

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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Symbiosis London Overnight Rejuvenating Eye Serum contains this as ingredient number 20.

The Ordinary Multi-Peptide Eye Serum contains this as ingredient number 2.

Citric Acid

What it does: Buffering, Masking

Community Rating: Disliked

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

If you spot Citric Acid near the end of an ingredient list, it's likely there as a pH adjuster rather than an active ingredient.

As an AHA, Citric Acid removes the top layer of skin cells from the newer layer of skin underneath. This helps skin to remove dark spots and look more even.

Read more about some other popular AHA's here:

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Symbiosis London Overnight Rejuvenating Eye Serum contains this as ingredient number 26.

The Ordinary Multi-Peptide Eye Serum contains this as ingredient number 25.

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