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BYOMA De-Puff + Brighten Eye Gel Versus Current State Peptide + Caffeine Firming Eye Cream

BYOMA De-Puff + Brighten Eye Gel Versus Current State Peptide + Caffeine Firming Eye Cream This brightening eye moisturizer is formulated around Ceramide NP and Phytosphingosine to brighten dull-looking skin and hydrate skin. This anti-aging eye moisturizer is

BYOMA De-Puff + Brighten Eye Gel Versus Current State Peptide + Caffeine Firming Eye Cream

This brightening eye moisturizer is formulated around Ceramide NP and Phytosphingosine to brighten dull-looking skin and hydrate skin.

This anti-aging eye moisturizer is formulated around Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice and Caffeine to soften the look of wrinkles and hydrate skin.

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Key Ingredients

Benefits

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Water

Dipropylene Glycol

Butylene Glycol

1,2-Hexanediol

Glycerin

Cetearyl Olivate

Sorbitan Isostearate

Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer

Carbomer

Pvm/Ma Copolymer

Sorbitan Olivate

Ceramide NP

Cholesterol

Phytosphingosine

Polyglyceryl-10 Myristate

Sodium Hyaluronate

Stearic Acid

Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid

Oleic Acid

Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride

Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate

Ethylhexylglycerin

3-O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid

Tocopherol

Glyceryl Acrylate/Acrylic Acid Copolymer

Hydrogenated Lecithin

Menthyl Lactate

Ethyl Menthane Carboxamide

Methyl Diisopropyl Propionamide

Sodium Phytate

Caprylhydroxamic Acid

Lactic Acid

Tromethamine

Caprylyl Glycol

Water, Dipropylene Glycol, Butylene Glycol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Glycerin, Cetearyl Olivate, Sorbitan Isostearate, Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Carbomer, Pvm/Ma Copolymer, Sorbitan Olivate, Ceramide NP, Cholesterol, Phytosphingosine, Polyglyceryl-10 Myristate, Sodium Hyaluronate, Stearic Acid, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Oleic Acid, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate, Ethylhexylglycerin, 3-O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid, Tocopherol, Glyceryl Acrylate/Acrylic Acid Copolymer, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Menthyl Lactate, Ethyl Menthane Carboxamide, Methyl Diisopropyl Propionamide, Sodium Phytate, Caprylhydroxamic Acid, Lactic Acid, Tromethamine, Caprylyl Glycol

Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice

Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil

Candelilla/Jojoba/Rice Bran Polyglyceryl-3 Esters

Mangifera Indica Seed Butter

Magnesium Aluminum Silicate

Cetearyl Alcohol

Glyceryl Stearate

Caffeine

Oenothera Biennis Oil

C15-19 Alkane

Acetyl Hexapeptide-8

Rosa Canina Fruit Oil

Malpighia Glabra Fruit Extract

Phyllanthus Emblica Extract

Euterpe Oleracea Fruit Extract

Cocos Nucifera Oil

Oryza Sativa Extract

Superoxide Dismutase

Soybean Peroxidase

Maltodextrin

Lactobacillus Ferment

Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate

Leuconostoc Ferment Filtrate

Xanthan Gum

Isoamyl Cocoate

Sodium Stearoyl Lactylate

Isoamyl Laurate

Citric Acid

Phenoxyethanol

Water, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Candelilla/Jojoba/Rice Bran Polyglyceryl-3 Esters, Mangifera Indica Seed Butter, Glycerin, Magnesium Aluminum Silicate, Cetearyl Alcohol, Glyceryl Stearate, Caffeine, Oenothera Biennis Oil, C15-19 Alkane, Acetyl Hexapeptide-8, Rosa Canina Fruit Oil, Malpighia Glabra Fruit Extract, Phyllanthus Emblica Extract, Euterpe Oleracea Fruit Extract, Cocos Nucifera Oil, Oryza Sativa Extract, Superoxide Dismutase, Soybean Peroxidase, Maltodextrin, Lactobacillus Ferment, Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate, Leuconostoc Ferment Filtrate, Xanthan Gum, Ethylhexylglycerin, Isoamyl Cocoate, Sodium Stearoyl Lactylate, Isoamyl Laurate, Citric Acid, Phenoxyethanol

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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.

Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride (aka MCT Oil) is a lightweight emollient, solvent, and texture enhancer. It is considered a skin-softener by helping to prevent moisture loss.

Though it behaves like an oil, it is not technically one due to its chemical composition. One perk of this ingredient is that it is very stable, resistant to oxidation, and unlikely to go rancid.

In practice, that translates to a long shelf life and a consistently elegant skin feel.

While there is an assumption Caprylic Triglyceride can clog pores due to it being derived from coconut oil, there is no research supporting this. Just patch test if you have concerns.

Fractionated coconut oil and MCT Oil are both listed as Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride according to INCI. This is because INCI names are based on the ingredient’s final chemical composition and not its marketing name or source.

This ingredient is treated as the gold standard fungal acne safe oil. Even though it is coconut derived, the problematic lauric acid is stripped out.

This leaves just caprylic (C8) and capric (C10) acid. These chain lengths actually trend antifungal; a 2020 study found caprylic acid was enough to disrupt Malassezia furfur cell membrane, with a caprylic acid derivative damaging membrane structures at concentrations as low as 0.2%.

Ethylhexylglycerin is created from glycerin. It is a multitasker ingredient that:

The CIR Expert Panel found minimal skin absorption or sensitization of any kind in a safety assessment. Though this ingredient is considered well-tolerated, a small number of cases of allergic dermatitis have been published since 2002. Just be sure to patch test if you are unsure.

Industry-reported use ranges from 8% in rinse-off products and 2% in leave-on formulations.

Glycerin (or glycerol) is a compound naturally found in your skin. It's a powerhouse humectant that pulls water into the stratum corneum.

Topically, glycerin does several things at once:

Your skin makes glycerin on its own (mostly from sebaceous oil breakdown) and shuttles it to your outermost layer of skin, or your epidermis, via aquaporin-3.

Aquaporin-3 is a transporter that is essential for normal skin hydration, elasticity, and repair. Interestingly, mice lacking in AQP3 have dry and less elastic skin that can be fully corrected with glycerin.

This ingredient is non-irritating, plays well with almost every ingredient, and works across all skin types. Typical use is anywhere between 3-10% but can go up to 79% in some leave-on products.

Just know very high concentrations (>40%) can feel tacky in low humidity.

Glycerin is the name for this ingredient in American English. British English uses Glycerol/Glycerine.

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. If you see this, drink a glass of water. Remember to stay hydrated!

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