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Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of The Saem Iceland Hydrating Eye Stick versus The Saem Iceland Hydrating Collagen Eye Stick .

Last updated on January 26, 2024. Published on February 12, 2024

Overview

What they are

These products are both reef safe eye moisturizers. They have a total of 22 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, reducing pores, scar healing and better texture

Free From

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

What's Inside

They both contain harsh alcohols, fragrances and silicones

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Eye Moisturizer South Korean Brand South Korea
Eye Moisturizer South Korean Brand South Korea

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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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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Notable Ingredients

AHA
Vitamin C
Niacinamide
Peptides

Benefits

Hydrating (2)
Good For Oily Skin (2)
Redness Reducing
Skin Texture
Reduces Large Pores (2)
Anti-Aging (2)
Dark Spots (2)
Scar Healing (2)
Acne Fighting
Brightening (4)

Concerns

Drying
May Worsen Oily Skin
Irritating (2)
Rosacea (3)
Eczema (2)

Notable Ingredients

AHA
Vitamin E
Hyaluronic Acid (5)

Benefits

Hydrating (2)
Reduces Irritation
Skin Texture
Reduces Large Pores
Anti-Aging (7)
Scar Healing (2)
Brightening (4)

Concerns

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

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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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The Saem Iceland Hydrating Eye Stick contains this as ingredient number 1.

The Saem Iceland Hydrating Collagen Eye Stick contains this as ingredient number 1.

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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.

The Saem Iceland Hydrating Eye Stick contains this as ingredient number 2.

The Saem Iceland Hydrating Collagen Eye Stick contains this as ingredient number 2.

3
What it does: Antimicrobial, Astringent, Masking, Solvent
Community Rating: Very Disliked

Alcohol comes in many different forms. Different types of alcohol will have different effects on skin. This ingredient is usually an astringent alcohol.

These alcohols are drying on the skin. They may strip away your skin's natural oils and even damage your skin barrier. Astringent alcohols may also irritate skin.

Other types of astringent alcohols include:

According to the National Rosacea Society based in the US, you should be mindful of products with these alcohols in the top half of ingredients.

Any type of sanitizing product will have high amounts of alcohol to help kill bacteria and viruses.

Fatty alcohols come from plant oils such as coconut oil. These can help hydrate the skin and are non-irritating. Some fatty alcohols include cetyl and stearyl alcohol.

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The Saem Iceland Hydrating Eye Stick contains this as ingredient number 3.

The Saem Iceland Hydrating Collagen Eye Stick contains this as ingredient number 3.

4
What it does: Cleansing, Emulsifying

Sodium stearate is the sodium salt of stearic acid.

The structure of sodium stearate makes it both a cleanser and emulsifier. As a cleanser, it helps dissolve dirt, oil, and other pollutants. As an emulsifier, it helps prevent ingredients from separating. This adds stability to the formula.

The Saem Iceland Hydrating Eye Stick contains this as ingredient number 4.

The Saem Iceland Hydrating Collagen Eye Stick contains this as ingredient number 5.

5
What it does: Cleansing, Emulsifying

We don't have a description for Sodium Palmitate.

The Saem Iceland Hydrating Eye Stick contains this as ingredient number 5.

The Saem Iceland Hydrating Collagen Eye Stick contains this as ingredient number 4.

6
What it does: Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Very Disliked

Peg-12 Dimethicone is a type of silicone.

The Saem Iceland Hydrating Eye Stick contains this as ingredient number 6.

The Saem Iceland Hydrating Collagen Eye Stick contains this as ingredient number 7.

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What it does: Humectant, Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Liked

Xylitol is a humectant and prebiotic. It can help with dry skin.

In studies, xylitol has been shown to improve dry skin. It decreased transepidermal water loss, or when water passes through the skin and evaporates. Xylitol also showed to help improve the biomechanical properties of the skin barrier.

The prebiotic property of xylitol may also help reinforce our skin's natural microbiome. Having a healthy microbiome prevents infection by bad bacteria and helps with hydration.

As a humectant, Xylitol helps draw moisture from both the air and from deeper skin layers. This helps keep skin hydrated.

Xylitol is a sugar alcohol and commonly used as a sugar substitute. It is naturally occurring in plants such as strawberries and pumpkin.

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The Saem Iceland Hydrating Eye Stick contains this as ingredient number 7.

The Saem Iceland Hydrating Collagen Eye Stick contains this as ingredient number 6.

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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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The Saem Iceland Hydrating Eye Stick contains this as ingredient number 8.

The Saem Iceland Hydrating Collagen Eye Stick contains this as ingredient number 8.

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What it does: Humectant, Solvent
Community Rating: Very Disliked

PEG-8 is a synthetic polymer used as a humectant and solvent.

This ingredient is able to help dissolve active ingredients, including water. This gives it humectant properties.

It is soluble in water. The number '8' stands for the molecular weight of the ingredient.

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The Saem Iceland Hydrating Eye Stick contains this as ingredient number 10.

The Saem Iceland Hydrating Collagen Eye Stick contains this as ingredient number 10.

10
What it does: Emollient, Humectant, Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Disliked

Bis-Peg-18 Methyl Ether Dimethyl Silane belongs to the siloxanes and silicones classes. It is synthetically created and has a waxy composition.

Bis-Peg-18 Methyl Ether Dimethyl Silane is a humectant and emollient, meaning it helps hydrate the skin. Humectants draw moisture to your skin, while emollients prevent moisture from escaping.

The Saem Iceland Hydrating Eye Stick contains this as ingredient number 11.

The Saem Iceland Hydrating Collagen Eye Stick contains this as ingredient number 9.

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What it does: Emollient, Skin Conditioning, Skin Protecting
Community Rating: Very Disliked

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.

The Saem Iceland Hydrating Eye Stick contains this as ingredient number 12.

The Saem Iceland Hydrating Collagen Eye Stick contains this as ingredient number 12.

12
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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The Saem Iceland Hydrating Eye Stick contains this as ingredient number 13.

The Saem Iceland Hydrating Collagen Eye Stick contains this as ingredient number 11.

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What it does: Emulsion Stabilising

We don't have a description for Potassium Alginate.

The Saem Iceland Hydrating Eye Stick contains this as ingredient number 14.

The Saem Iceland Hydrating Collagen Eye Stick contains this as ingredient number 13.

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What it does:
Community Rating: Disliked

We don't have a description for Methyl Methacrylate Crosspolymer.

The Saem Iceland Hydrating Eye Stick contains this as ingredient number 15.

The Saem Iceland Hydrating Collagen Eye Stick contains this as ingredient number 14.

15
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.

The Saem Iceland Hydrating Eye Stick contains this as ingredient number 16.

The Saem Iceland Hydrating Collagen Eye Stick contains this as ingredient number 16.

16
What it does: Emulsifying, Emulsion Stabilising, Gel Forming, Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Disliked

Xanthan 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.

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The Saem Iceland Hydrating Eye Stick contains this as ingredient number 17.

The Saem Iceland Hydrating Collagen Eye Stick contains this as ingredient number 17.

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What it does: Masking, Perfuming
Community Rating: Very Disliked

Parfum is a catch-all term for an ingredient or more that is used to give aroma to products. Parfum, or fragrance, can be a blend of hundreds of chemicals or plant oils. This means every product with "fragrance" or "Parfum" in the ingredients list is a different mixture.

In the US, the alternative name for parfum is 'fragrance'. The term 'fragrance' is not regulated in many countries. In many cases, it is up to the brand to define this term.

For instance, many brands choose to label themselves as "fragrance-free" because they are not using synthetic fragrances. However, their products may still contain ingredients such as essential oils that are considered a fragrance. One example is Calendula flower extract. Essential oil ingredients still impart a scent or 'fragrance'.

Depending on the blend, it can cause allergies and sensitivities on the skin. Some ingredients that are known EU allergens include linalool and citronellol.

Products use parfum often to give products a scent or cover up smells of different ingredients.

The bottom line is: not all fragrances/parfum/ingredients are created equally. If you are worried about fragrances, we recommend taking a closer look at an ingredient. And of course, we always recommend speaking with a professional.

Learn more about Parfum

The Saem Iceland Hydrating Eye Stick contains this as ingredient number 18.

The Saem Iceland Hydrating Collagen Eye Stick contains this as ingredient number 15.

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What it does: Skin Conditioning, Solvent
Community Rating: Mixed

1,2-Hexanediol is a multi-tasker ingredient. It acts as a preservative to increase shelf-life and can aid other preservatives in preventing microbe growth. 1,2-Hexanediol also helps the skin retain moisture as a humectant.

In products that are water-based, this ingredient can help stabilize perfumes and fragrances. It can also help make the texture of products softer and more smooth.

The Saem Iceland Hydrating Eye Stick contains this as ingredient number 19.

The Saem Iceland Hydrating Collagen Eye Stick contains this as ingredient number 19.

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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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The Saem Iceland Hydrating Eye Stick contains this as ingredient number 20.

The Saem Iceland Hydrating Collagen Eye Stick contains this as ingredient number 18.

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What it does: Skin Protecting
Community Rating: Mixed

Laminaria Japonica Extract comes from a kelp more commonly known as 'sweet kelp'. It is commonly eaten in Japan, Korea, and China.

Sweet kelp is a humectant and helps hydrate your skin. Humectants draw moisture from the air to your skin.

Studies show Laminaria Japonica has antioxidant compounds. Antioxidants may help with anti-aging. Kelp also contains magnesium and zinc, making it great for calming inflammation and redness.

Learn more about Laminaria Japonica Extract

The Saem Iceland Hydrating Eye Stick contains this as ingredient number 21.

The Saem Iceland Hydrating Collagen Eye Stick contains this as ingredient number 21.

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What it does: Cleansing, Emollient, Smoothing, Soothing

We don't have a description for Cetraria Islandica Extract.

The Saem Iceland Hydrating Eye Stick contains this as ingredient number 22.

The Saem Iceland Hydrating Collagen Eye Stick contains this as ingredient number 23.

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We don't have a description for Mesembryanthemum Crystallinum Extract.

The Saem Iceland Hydrating Eye Stick contains this as ingredient number 23.

The Saem Iceland Hydrating Collagen Eye Stick contains this as ingredient number 22.

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17% have mixed ratings
28% are disliked or very disliked
22% have no rating yet
42% are loved or liked
14% have mixed ratings
23% are disliked or very disliked
21% have no rating yet

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