Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Tatcha The Silk Peony Melting Eye Cream versus Algenist Complete Eye Renewal Balm .
Last updated on December 29, 2023. Published on August 23, 2021
Overview
What they are
These products are both reef safe eye moisturizers. They have a total of 10 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain Vitamin E
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for fighting acne, anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin, sensitive skin, reducing pores and better texture
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, parabens or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain silicones
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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
Tatcha The Silk Peony Melting Eye Cream 45 ingredients
Algenist Complete Eye Renewal Balm 57 ingredients
Alcohol Free
This product is free of harsh alcohols 🎉
Contains Silicon
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Sulfate Free
This product is free of sulfates 🎉
Paraben Free
This product is free of parabens 🎉
Oil Free
This product is free of oils 🎉
Not Malassezia Safe
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Reef Safe
This product is free of ingredients that damage reefs 🎉
Non Vegan
This product is not vegan 😥
Cruelty Free
This product is cruelty-free 🎉
Alcohol Free
This product is free of harsh alcohols 🎉
Contains Silicon
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Fragrance Free
This product is free of fragrances 🎉
Sulfate Free
This product is free of sulfates 🎉
Paraben Free
This product is free of parabens 🎉
Contains Oils
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Not Malassezia Safe
Ingredients in this product that are not malassezia safe:
Reef Safe
This product is free of ingredients that damage reefs 🎉
EU Allergen Free
This product is free of EU allergens 🎉
Vegan
This product is vegan 🎉
Not Cruelty Free
This product is not cruelty-free 😥
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Tatcha The Silk Peony Melting Eye Cream 45 ingredients
Algenist Complete Eye Renewal Balm 57 ingredients
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Ingredients that are highlighted in purple are present in both products.
Tatcha The Silk Peony Melting Eye Cream 45 ingredients
Algenist Complete Eye Renewal Balm 57 ingredients
Saccharomyces/Rice Ferment Filtrate • Water • Glycerin • Propanediol • Squalane • Dimethicone • Behenyl Alcohol • Myristyl Myristate • Glyceryl Stearate Se • Cera Alba • Whey Protein • Inositol • Silica • Caprylic/Capric/Myristic/Stearic Triglyceride • Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract • Cladosiphon Okamuranus Extract • Paeonia Albiflora Flower Extract • Hydrolyzed Silk • Sericin • Geranium Robertianum Extract • Chondrus Crispus Extract • Yeast Ferment Extract • Sargassum Vulgare Extract • Sodium Hyaluronate • Isostearic Acid • Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate • Sodium Polyacrylate Starch • Stearyl Alcohol • Sorbitan Isostearate • Polysorbate 60 • Tocopheryl Acetate • Tocopherol • Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer • Sodium Benzoate • Gluconolactone • Butylene Glycol • Ethylhexylglycerin • Parfum • Phenoxyethanol • Citral • Limonene • Linalool • Mica • Tin Oxide • CI 77891
Water • Isopropyl Isostearate • Glycerin • Dimethicone • Palmitic Acid • Pentylene Glycol • Glyceryl Stearate Se • Stearic Acid • Dimethicone Crosspolymer • Butyrospermum Parkii Butter • Cetearyl Alcohol • Undaria Pinnatifida Extract • Limnanthes Alba Seed Oil • Parachlorella Beijerinckii Exopolysaccharides • Alaria Esculenta Extract • Bambusa Vulgaris Leaf/Stem Extract • Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice • Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice Powder • Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract • Cucumis Sativus Fruit Extract • Tocopheryl Acetate • Caffeine • Tetrapeptide-21 • Dipeptide-2 • Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7 • Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1 • Magnesium Ascorbyl Phosphate • Malus Domestica Fruit Cell Culture Extract • Rubus Idaeus Leaf Extract • Glucosamine Hcl • Pisum Sativum Extract • Inula Crithmoide Extract • Phospholipids • Biotin • N-Hydroxysuccinimide • Chrysin • Hesperidin Methyl Chalcone • Lecithin • Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride • Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate • Vinyl Dimethicone/Methicone Silsesquioxane Crosspolymer • Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer • Steareth-20 • Ceteareth-20 • Butylene Glycol • Xanthan Gum • Sodium Citrate • Citric Acid • Disodium EDTA • Aminomethyl Propanol • Potassium Sorbate • Chlorhexidine Digluconate • Caprylyl Glycol • Hexylene Glycol • Ethylhexylglycerin • Sodium Benzoate • Phenoxyethanol
Ingredients Side-by-side
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Ingredients Explained
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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. Talk about multi-purpose! If you see this, drink a glass of water. Stay hydrated!
Learn more about WaterTatcha The Silk Peony Melting Eye Cream contains this as ingredient number 2.
Algenist Complete Eye Renewal Balm contains this as ingredient number 1.
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 GlycerinTatcha The Silk Peony Melting Eye Cream contains this as ingredient number 3.
Algenist Complete Eye Renewal Balm contains this as ingredient number 3.
Dimethicone is a silicone used for making products smooth and silky. It also has the added benefit of sealing in hydration. The amount of dimethicone found in beauty products is considered safe and non-comedogenic, meaning it won't clog pores.
Dimethicone has been found increase absorption in skin, boosting the benefits of other ingredients. While there is concern for the safety of dimethicone, the levels used in skincare are safe for use.
Tatcha The Silk Peony Melting Eye Cream contains this as ingredient number 6.
Algenist Complete Eye Renewal Balm contains this as ingredient number 4.
Glyceryl Stearate Se is a self-emulsifying (SE) form of glyceryl stearate. Self-emusifying means this ingredient automatically blends with water. It is an emulsifier, emollient, and cleansing agent.
As an emulsifier, Glyceryl Stearate Se prevents ingredients such as oil and water from separating. It is also a surfactant, meaning it helps cleanse the skin. Surfactants help gather oil, dirt, and other pollutants so they may be rinsed away easily.
Emollients help your skin stay smooth and soft. It does so by creating a film on top of the skin that helps trap moisture in.
Learn more about Glyceryl Stearate SeTatcha The Silk Peony Melting Eye Cream contains this as ingredient number 9.
Algenist Complete Eye Renewal Balm contains this as ingredient number 7.
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract is derived from the leaves of the tea plant. Black tea, green tea, and oolong tea are all harvested from this plant.
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract has many benefits. It contains polyphenols, a strong antioxidant. Antioxidants help fight off free-radical molecules that damage skin cells. The antioxidants in green tea neutralize free-radicals from the sun. This gives the skin some extra UV protection, but should not replace sunscreen.
Many components of tea have anti-inflammatory properties. Polyphenols and L-theanine help soothe the skin and reduce irritation. L-theanine is an amino acid that makes up most of the amino acids found in tea leaves. The caffeine in Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract helps calm inflamed blood vessels.
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract also contains Vitamin Bs, linoleic acid, magnesium, calcium, iron, and zinc.
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract also has antimicrobial properties.
Research has shown both drinking Camellia Sinensis Leaf Tea and applying it to the skin can help boost skin elasticity and hydration. Studies also show using tea extract may reduce sebum, or oil, production.
Learn more about Camellia Sinensis Leaf ExtractTatcha The Silk Peony Melting Eye Cream contains this as ingredient number 15.
Algenist Complete Eye Renewal Balm contains this as ingredient number 19.
Tocopheryl Acetate is AKA Vitamin E. It is an antioxidant and protects your skin from free radicals. Free radicals damage the skin by breaking down collagen.
One study found using Tocopheryl Acetate with Vitamin C decreased the number of sunburned cells.
Tocopheryl Acetate is commonly found in both skincare and dietary supplements.
Learn more about Tocopheryl AcetateTatcha The Silk Peony Melting Eye Cream contains this as ingredient number 31.
Algenist Complete Eye Renewal Balm contains this as ingredient number 21.
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.
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.
Sodium Benzoate 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 BenzoateTatcha The Silk Peony Melting Eye Cream contains this as ingredient number 34.
Algenist Complete Eye Renewal Balm contains this as ingredient number 56.
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 Silk Peony Melting Eye Cream contains this as ingredient number 36.
Algenist Complete Eye Renewal Balm contains this as ingredient number 45.
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.
Tatcha The Silk Peony Melting Eye Cream contains this as ingredient number 37.
Algenist Complete Eye Renewal Balm contains this as ingredient number 55.
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 Silk Peony Melting Eye Cream contains this as ingredient number 39.
Algenist Complete Eye Renewal Balm contains this as ingredient number 57.
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