Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of ZO Skin Health Growth Factor Serum versus ZO Skin Health Growth Factor Eye Serum .
Published on May 11, 2023
Overview
What they are
These products are both reef safe . They have a total of 26 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain peptides and Vitamin E
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin and scar healing
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens or parabens
What's Inside
They both contain fragrances and silicones
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Serum
Serums are highly concentrated with ingredients to provide skin with benefits. They should be used after cleansing and before moisturizing.
Eye Moisturizer
Eye moisturizers help add moisture back into the skin around the eyes; these can be creams, gels, or serums.
Ingredient Info
ZO Skin Health Growth Factor Serum 34 ingredients
ZO Skin Health Growth Factor Eye Serum 56 ingredients
Alcohol Free
This product is free of harsh alcohols 🎉
Contains Silicon
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Contains Sulfate
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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 🎉
EU Allergen Free
This product is free of EU allergens 🎉
Non Vegan
This product is not vegan 😥
Not Cruelty Free
This product is not cruelty-free 😥
Alcohol Free
This product is free of harsh alcohols 🎉
Contains Silicon
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Contains Fragrance
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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
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Reef Safe
This product is free of ingredients that damage reefs 🎉
EU Allergen Free
This product is free of EU allergens 🎉
Non Vegan
This product is not vegan 😥
Not Cruelty Free
This product is not cruelty-free 😥
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ZO Skin Health Growth Factor Serum 34 ingredients
ZO Skin Health Growth Factor Eye Serum 56 ingredients
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Ingredients that are highlighted in purple are present in both products.
ZO Skin Health Growth Factor Serum 34 ingredients
ZO Skin Health Growth Factor Eye Serum 56 ingredients
Water • Cyclopentasiloxane • Dipropylene Glycol • Propylene Glycol • Dimethicone • Glycerin • Dimethicone Crosspolymer • Dimethicone/Peg-10/15 Crosspolymer • Peg-12 Dimethicone Crosspolymer • Butylene Glycol • Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer • Sodium Phosphate • Panthenyl Triacetate • Phospholipids • Magnesium Sulfate • Hydrolyzed Sericin • Ethyl Linoleate • Buddleja Davidii Meristem Cell Culture • Angelica Polymorpha Sinensis Root Extract • Dipeptide Diaminobutyroyl Benzylamide Diacetate • Lactobacillus/Panax Ginseng Root Extract Ferment Filtrate • Disodium Acetyl Glucosamine Phosphate • Acetyl Tyrosine • Dimethiconol • Oleyl Alcohol • Proline • Parfum • Tocopherol • Beta-Glucan • Adenosine Triphosphate • Hydrolyzed Vegetable Protein • Sodium Chloride • Xanthan Gum • Phenoxyethanol
Water • Dimethicone • Dipropylene Glycol • Butylene Glycol • Glycerin • Bellis Perennis Flower Extract • Dimethicone/Peg-10/15 Crosspolymer • Peg/Ppg-18/18 Dimethicone • Lupinus Albus Seed Oil • Triticum Vulgare Germ Oil • Peg-35 Castor Oil • Hieracium Pilosella Extract • Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract • Cordyceps Militaris Mycelium Extract • Glycyrrhiza Uralensis Root Extract • Angelica Polymorpha Sinensis Root Extract • Buddleja Davidii Meristem Cell Culture • Lactobacillus • Sodium Chloride • Dimethicone Crosspolymer • Lactobacillus Ferment • Phospholipids • Sodium Citrate • Sodium Tocopheryl Phosphate • Hydrolyzed Sericin • Cera Alba • Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer • Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate • Panthenyl Triacetate • Acetyl Tyrosine • Ethyl Linoleate • 1,2-Hexanediol • Pentylene Glycol • Proline • Citric Acid • Hydrolyzed Vegetable Protein • Oleyl Alcohol • Disodium Cupric Citrate • Dipeptide Diaminobutyroyl Benzylamide Diacetate • Silica • Silica Silylate • Beta-Glucan • Tocopherol • Disodium Acetyl Glucosamine Phosphate • Adenosine Triphosphate • Caprylyl Glycol • Hexylene Glycol • Peg-12 Glyceryl Laurate • Acetyl Tetrapeptide-5 • Xanthan Gum • Disodium EDTA • Pvp • Sodium Benzoate • Sodium Dehydroacetate • Phenoxyethanol • Potassium Sorbate
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 WaterZO Skin Health Growth Factor Serum contains this as ingredient number 1.
ZO Skin Health Growth Factor Eye Serum contains this as ingredient number 1.
Dipropylene Glycol is a synthetically created stabilizer and solvent. It is a part of the glycol class in the alcohol family.
Dipropylene Glycol helps dissolve and evenly distribute ingredients. It also helps decrease viscosity and thin out texture.
As a masking agent, Dipropylene Glycol can be used to cover the smell of other ingredients. However, it does not have a scent.
Studies show Dipropylene Glycol is considered safe to use in skincare.
Learn more about Dipropylene GlycolZO Skin Health Growth Factor Serum contains this as ingredient number 3.
ZO Skin Health Growth Factor Eye Serum 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.
ZO Skin Health Growth Factor Serum contains this as ingredient number 5.
ZO Skin Health Growth Factor Eye Serum contains this as ingredient number 2.
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 GlycerinZO Skin Health Growth Factor Serum contains this as ingredient number 6.
ZO Skin Health Growth Factor Eye Serum contains this as ingredient number 5.
Dimethicone Crosspolymer is a silicone created by modifying dimethicone with hydrocarbon side chains. Due to its large size, it does not penetrate skin. It is considered non-occlusive.
Dimethicone Crosspolymer is used to stabilize and thicken products. It also helps give products a silky feel.
ZO Skin Health Growth Factor Serum contains this as ingredient number 7.
ZO Skin Health Growth Factor Eye Serum contains this as ingredient number 20.
We don't have a description for Dimethicone/Peg-10/15 Crosspolymer.
ZO Skin Health Growth Factor Serum contains this as ingredient number 8.
ZO Skin Health Growth Factor Eye Serum contains this as ingredient number 7.
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.
ZO Skin Health Growth Factor Serum contains this as ingredient number 10.
ZO Skin Health Growth Factor Eye Serum contains this as ingredient number 4.
Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer is a silicone used to improve the texture of products and absorb oil. It does not get absorbed into the skin.
Like other silicones, Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer helps condition the skin by creating a barrier. In this sense, it can act as an emollient and trap moisture in.
ZO Skin Health Growth Factor Serum contains this as ingredient number 11.
ZO Skin Health Growth Factor Eye Serum contains this as ingredient number 27.
We don't have a description for Panthenyl Triacetate.
ZO Skin Health Growth Factor Serum contains this as ingredient number 13.
ZO Skin Health Growth Factor Eye Serum contains this as ingredient number 29.
Phospholipids are naturally found in our skin as they are the main component of cell membranes. Phospholipids have humectant, emollient, antioxidant properties.
The phospholipids in our skin can be naturally depleted. Replenishing the phospholipids in our skin can help hydrate your skin. Due to their hygroscopic nature, they act as humectants and emollients. Humectants draw moisture from the air to your skin, while emollients help trap moisture in. This ingredient is non-occlusive.
Studies show phospholipids display antioxidant activity and may help with reducing the signs of aging.
Phospholipids are complex lipids that contain glycerin, two fatty acids, and a phosphate group. Some foods that contain phospholipids include soybeans and milk. The phospholipids found in soy come from Lecithin. This ingredient can also be synthetically created.
Some types of phospholipids:
Learn more about PhospholipidsZO Skin Health Growth Factor Serum contains this as ingredient number 14.
ZO Skin Health Growth Factor Eye Serum contains this as ingredient number 22.
We don't have a description for Hydrolyzed Sericin.
ZO Skin Health Growth Factor Serum contains this as ingredient number 16.
ZO Skin Health Growth Factor Eye Serum contains this as ingredient number 25.
Ethyl Linoleate is a fragrance and isn't fungal acne safe.
ZO Skin Health Growth Factor Serum contains this as ingredient number 17.
ZO Skin Health Growth Factor Eye Serum contains this as ingredient number 31.
We don't have a description for Buddleja Davidii Meristem Cell Culture.
ZO Skin Health Growth Factor Serum contains this as ingredient number 18.
ZO Skin Health Growth Factor Eye Serum contains this as ingredient number 17.
We don't have a description for Angelica Polymorpha Sinensis Root Extract.
ZO Skin Health Growth Factor Serum contains this as ingredient number 19.
ZO Skin Health Growth Factor Eye Serum contains this as ingredient number 16.
Dipeptide Diaminobutyroyl Benzylamide Diacetate is a peptide.
ZO Skin Health Growth Factor Serum contains this as ingredient number 20.
ZO Skin Health Growth Factor Eye Serum contains this as ingredient number 39.
We don't have a description for Disodium Acetyl Glucosamine Phosphate.
ZO Skin Health Growth Factor Serum contains this as ingredient number 22.
ZO Skin Health Growth Factor Eye Serum contains this as ingredient number 44.
We don't have a description for Acetyl Tyrosine.
ZO Skin Health Growth Factor Serum contains this as ingredient number 23.
ZO Skin Health Growth Factor Eye Serum contains this as ingredient number 30.
Oleyl Alcohol is a type of fatty alcohol made from oleic acid.
Fatty Alcohols are most often used as an emollient or to thicken a product. They are usually derived from natural fats and oils and therefore do not have the same drying or irritating effect as solvent alcohols.
ZO Skin Health Growth Factor Serum contains this as ingredient number 25.
ZO Skin Health Growth Factor Eye Serum contains this as ingredient number 37.
Proline is an amino-acid. It helps moisturize the skin and plays an important role in creating proteins.
Proline is one of the building blocks for producing collagen. As we age, our bodies produce less collagen. Collagen helps the skin look plump and firm.
In medicine, proline is used as an osmoprotectant. This means it helps prevent oxidative degradation in other drugs.
Our bodies are able to produce proline naturally, but certain conditions may inhibit this production. In that case, proline can be obtained from eating egg whites, soy protein, dairy products, asparagus, mushrooms, and seaweed.
Learn more about ProlineZO Skin Health Growth Factor Serum contains this as ingredient number 26.
ZO Skin Health Growth Factor Eye Serum contains this as ingredient number 34.
Tocopherol (also known as Vitamin E) is a common antioxidant used to help protect the skin from free-radicals and strengthen the skin barrier. It's also fat soluble - this means our skin is great at absorbing it.
Vitamin E also helps keep your natural skin lipids healthy. Your lipid skin barrier naturally consists of lipids, ceramides, and fatty acids. Vitamin E offers extra protection for your skin’s lipid barrier, keeping your skin healthy and nourished.
Another benefit is a bit of UV protection. Vitamin E helps reduce the damage caused by UVB rays. (It should not replace your sunscreen). Combining it with Vitamin C can decrease sunburned cells and hyperpigmentation after UV exposure.
You might have noticed Vitamin E + C often paired together. This is because it is great at stabilizing Vitamin C. Using the two together helps increase the effectiveness of both ingredients.
There are often claims that Vitamin E can reduce/prevent scarring, but these claims haven't been confirmed by scientific research.
Learn more about TocopherolZO Skin Health Growth Factor Serum contains this as ingredient number 28.
ZO Skin Health Growth Factor Eye Serum contains this as ingredient number 43.
Beta-Glucan is a polysaccharide. It can be derived from the cell walls of seaweed, oats, yeast, and fungi.
Beta-Glucan is a humectant, meaning it can hold large amounts of water. This helps hydrate the skin. It also helps boost your skin's natural barrier.
Beta-Glucan has antioxidant properties. Antioxidants help fight free-radicals. Free-radicals are molecules that may damage your skin cells, such as pollution.
Studies show Beta-Glucan may be an effective wrinkle reducer as it can deeply penetrate into skin. It has also been show to help with wound healing.
Learn more about Beta-GlucanZO Skin Health Growth Factor Serum contains this as ingredient number 29.
ZO Skin Health Growth Factor Eye Serum contains this as ingredient number 42.
Adenosine Triphosphate is from the hydrolysis of nucleic acids in yeast. It comes from adenosine, one of the four building blocks for RNA.
Our bodies use Adenosine Triphosphate for energy at the cellular level.
It is an antioxidant. Antioxidants help fight off damage from free-radical molecules.
Adenosine Triphosphate may help with reducing irritation.
Learn more about Adenosine TriphosphateZO Skin Health Growth Factor Serum contains this as ingredient number 30.
ZO Skin Health Growth Factor Eye Serum contains this as ingredient number 45.
We don't have a description for Hydrolyzed Vegetable Protein.
ZO Skin Health Growth Factor Serum contains this as ingredient number 31.
ZO Skin Health Growth Factor Eye Serum contains this as ingredient number 36.
Chances are, you eat sodium chloride every day. Sodium Chloride is also known as table salt.
This ingredient has many purposes in skincare: thickener, emulsifier, and exfoliator.
You'll most likely find this ingredient in cleansers where it is used to create a gel-like texture. As an emulsifier, it also prevents ingredients from separating.
There is much debate on whether this ingredient is comedogenic. The short answer - comedogenic ratings don't tell the whole story. Learn more about comegodenic ratings here.
The concensus about this ingredient causing acne seems to be divided. Research is needed to understand if this ingredient does cause acne.
Scrubs may use salt as the primary exfoliating ingredient.
Learn more about Sodium ChlorideZO Skin Health Growth Factor Serum contains this as ingredient number 32.
ZO Skin Health Growth Factor Eye Serum contains this as ingredient number 19.
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.
Learn more about Xanthan GumZO Skin Health Growth Factor Serum contains this as ingredient number 33.
ZO Skin Health Growth Factor Eye Serum contains this as ingredient number 50.
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.
ZO Skin Health Growth Factor Serum contains this as ingredient number 34.
ZO Skin Health Growth Factor Eye Serum contains this as ingredient number 55.
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