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Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Tatcha The Pearl versus Olehenriksen Banana Bright Eye Crème .

Last updated on July 18, 2023. Published on March 15, 2022

Overview

What they are

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

Suited For

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

Free From

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

What's Inside

They both contain fragrances, oils and silicones

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Eye Moisturizer American Brand United States
Eye Moisturizer Danish Brand Denmark

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.

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Ingredient Info

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Tatcha The Pearl 41 ingredients

Olehenriksen Banana Bright Eye Crème 60 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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Tatcha The Pearl 41 ingredients

Olehenriksen Banana Bright Eye Crème 60 ingredients

Notable Ingredients

Niacinamide
Hyaluronic Acid

Benefits

Hydrating (2)
Good For Oily Skin
Redness Reducing
Reduces Large Pores
Anti-Aging
Dark Spots
Scar Healing
Acne Fighting
Brightening (2)

Concerns

Drying
Acne Trigger
Rosacea
Eczema

Notable Ingredients

Vitamin C (3)
Vitamin E
Exfoliators

Benefits

Hydrating (6)
Redness Reducing (3)
Skin Texture (3)
Anti-Aging (5)
Dark Spots (3)
Scar Healing (3)
Brightening (4)

Concerns

Drying
May Worsen Oily Skin (3)
Acne Trigger (2)
Irritating
Rosacea
Eczema (3)
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Ingredients Compared

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Tatcha The Pearl 41 ingredients

Olehenriksen Banana Bright Eye Crème 60 ingredients

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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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Tatcha The Pearl contains this as ingredient number 1.

Olehenriksen Banana Bright Eye Crème contains this as ingredient number 1.

2
What it does: Humectant, Masking, Skin Conditioning, Solvent
Community Rating: Mixed

Butylene Glycol (or BG) is used within cosmetic products for a few different reasons:

  • It is a solvent, meaning that it helps to dissolve other ingredients. This also enhances the absorption of the product into one's skin.
  • It is a humectant, which means that it helps attract moisture into the skin.
  • It helps improve product application.

Overall, Butylene Glycol is a safe and well-rounded ingredient. It is unlikely to irritate skin, and works well with pretty much all other ingredients.

Tatcha The Pearl contains this as ingredient number 2.

Olehenriksen Banana Bright Eye Crème contains this as ingredient number 39.

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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Tatcha The Pearl contains this as ingredient number 5.

Olehenriksen Banana Bright Eye Crème contains this as ingredient number 8.

4
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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Tatcha The Pearl contains this as ingredient number 25.

Olehenriksen Banana Bright Eye Crème contains this as ingredient number 32.

5
What it does: Buffering, Masking
Community Rating: Mixed

Sodium Citrate is the sodium salts of citric acid. In skincare, it is used to alter pH levels and acts as a preservative.

Sodium Citrate helps maintain the pH of a product. Normal pH level of skin is slightly acidic (~4.75-5.5). The acidity of our skin is maintained by our glands and skin biome. Being slightly acidic allows our skin to create an "acid mantle". This acid mantle is a thin barrier that protects our skin from bacteria and contaminants.

Sodium Citrate is a chelating agent. It neutralizes metal ions from water and prevents them from binding to other ingredients. This ensures the other ingredients will not be altered.

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Tatcha The Pearl contains this as ingredient number 26.

Olehenriksen Banana Bright Eye Crème contains this as ingredient number 42.

6
What it does: Cosmetic Colorant
Community Rating: Very Disliked

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.

Mica is found to be safe. Trace amounts of heavy metals may be found in mica, but these metals are not harmful in our personal products.

Mica has been used since prehistoric times throughout the world. Ancient Egyptian, Indian, Greek, Roman, Aztec, and Chinese civilizations have used mica.

Mica can be naturally found throughout the world. However, some sources of mica may be controversial. In 2016, mica mined in the Jharkhand state in India was found to be using child labor. However, companies are able to source ethical mica affiliated with international organizations that monitor the mica supply chain.

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Tatcha The Pearl contains this as ingredient number 36.

Olehenriksen Banana Bright Eye Crème contains this as ingredient number 58.

7
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.

Tatcha The Pearl contains this as ingredient number 38.

Olehenriksen Banana Bright Eye Crème contains this as ingredient number 56.

8
What it does: Cosmetic Colorant
Community Rating: Disliked

Ci 77891 is a white pigment from Titanium dioxide. It is naturally found in minerals such as rutile and ilmenite.

It's main function is to add a white color to cosmetics. It can also be mixed with other colors to create different shades.

Ci 77891 is commonly found in sunscreens due to its ability to block UV rays.

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Tatcha The Pearl contains this as ingredient number 39.

Olehenriksen Banana Bright Eye Crème contains this as ingredient number 59.

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

Tatcha The Pearl 41 ingredients

Olehenriksen Banana Bright Eye Crème 60 ingredients

22% are loved or liked
17% have mixed ratings
32% are disliked or very disliked
29% have no rating yet
22% are loved or liked
13% have mixed ratings
40% are disliked or very disliked
25% have no rating yet

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Tatcha The Pearl 41 ingredients

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Reviews

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Tatcha The Pearl 41 ingredients

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Olehenriksen Banana Bright Eye Crème 60 ingredients

4.2 /5
from 5 ratings
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EleynaPaige_123

11 months ago · Dry Skin
Review

instant brighten of the under eyes, been using it for years, feels great on the skin, not thick spreads like butterrrr

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Vespers

10 months ago · Sensitive Skin
Review

The only thing that helps reduce darkness under my eyes. Actually better than any other eye product or concealer for the under eye circles. Even...

The only thing that helps reduce darkness under my eyes. Actually better than any other eye product or concealer for the under eye circles. Even better than the new Ole Henriksen products such as the Banana sticks and so on.

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