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Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Victoria Beauty Hyaluron Hydra Shot Aloe Eye Serum versus Simple Skincare Protect 'N' Glow Brightening Eye Gel .

Published on November 23, 2023

Overview

What they are

These products are both fungal acne (malassezia) safe and reef safe eye moisturizers. They have a total of 7 ingredients in common

Cool Features

They both contain niacinamide

Suited For

They're both likely to be good for fighting acne, anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin, oily skin, reducing pores and dark spots

Free From

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

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Eye Moisturizer Bulgarian Brand Bulgaria
Eye Moisturizer British Brand United Kingdom

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.

Price

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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

Niacinamide
Ceramides (3)

Benefits

Hydrating (5)
Good For Oily Skin
Redness Reducing (6)
Reduces Irritation (4)
Reduces Large Pores
Anti-Aging (3)
Dark Spots
Acne Fighting
Brightening

Concerns

Eczema

Notable Ingredients

AHA
Vitamin C
Vitamin E
Niacinamide

Benefits

Hydrating
Good For Oily Skin
Redness Reducing (2)
Skin Texture (2)
Reduces Large Pores (2)
Anti-Aging
Dark Spots (2)
Scar Healing (2)
Acne Fighting
Brightening (5)

Concerns

Irritating
Rosacea
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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.

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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Victoria Beauty Hyaluron Hydra Shot Aloe Eye Serum contains this as ingredient number 1.

Simple Skincare Protect 'N' Glow Brightening Eye Gel contains this as ingredient number 1.

2
What it does: Smoothing
Community Rating: Loved

Niacinamide has emerged as an all-star ingredient due to its many benefits.

It is known to treat acne by reducing inflammation. It also helps fade dark-spots and strengthen the skin by promoting the growth of the ceramide barrier.

Other benefits include smoothing wrinkles and minimizing redness.

The cherry on top? Niacinamide can also help build keratin, a protein that keeps skin firm.

When incorporating niacinamide into your routine, look out for concentration amounts. Typically, 5% niacinamide provides benefits such as fading dark spots. However, if you have sensitive skin, it is better to begin with a smaller concentration.

Niacinamide can be mixed with other ingredients to boost benefits. For instance, it has shown to be effective when used with copper, folic acid, and zinc to treat acne.

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Victoria Beauty Hyaluron Hydra Shot Aloe Eye Serum contains this as ingredient number 10.

Simple Skincare Protect 'N' Glow Brightening Eye Gel contains this as ingredient number 3.

3
What it does: Emulsion Stabilising, Gel Forming
Community Rating: Disliked

Carbomer is a polymer of acrylic acid. Its main role is to create gel consistency within products.

Carbomer is commonly found in many types of cosmetics products. It is found to be safe in concentrations up to 15%. However, a high amount of carbomer can cause pilling or balling up of products. Most products contain 1% of less of carbomer.

Victoria Beauty Hyaluron Hydra Shot Aloe Eye Serum contains this as ingredient number 16.

Simple Skincare Protect 'N' Glow Brightening Eye Gel contains this as ingredient number 8.

4
What it does: Emollient, Humectant, Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Liked

Caprylyl Glycol is a humectant and emollient, meaning it attracts and preserves moisture.

It is a common ingredient in many products, especially those designed to hydrate skin. The primary benefits are retaining moisture, skin softening, and promoting a healthy skin barrier.

Though Caprylyl Glycol is an alcohol derived from fatty acids, it is not the kind that can dry out skin.

This ingredient is also used as a preservative to extend the life of products. It has slight antimicrobial properties.

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Victoria Beauty Hyaluron Hydra Shot Aloe Eye Serum contains this as ingredient number 18.

Simple Skincare Protect 'N' Glow Brightening Eye Gel contains this as ingredient number 6.

5
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.

Victoria Beauty Hyaluron Hydra Shot Aloe Eye Serum contains this as ingredient number 19.

Simple Skincare Protect 'N' Glow Brightening Eye Gel contains this as ingredient number 7.

6
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.

Victoria Beauty Hyaluron Hydra Shot Aloe Eye Serum contains this as ingredient number 20.

Simple Skincare Protect 'N' Glow Brightening Eye Gel contains this as ingredient number 17.

7
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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Victoria Beauty Hyaluron Hydra Shot Aloe Eye Serum contains this as ingredient number 21.

Simple Skincare Protect 'N' Glow Brightening Eye Gel contains this as ingredient number 10.

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

48% are loved or liked
17% have mixed ratings
35% are disliked or very disliked
0% have no rating yet
44% are loved or liked
11% have mixed ratings
22% are disliked or very disliked
22% have no rating yet

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