Glad2Glow Berry Peptide Eye Cream Versus Emina Clay Mask

Glad2Glow Berry Peptide Eye Cream Versus Emina Clay Mask

This anti-aging eye moisturizer is formulated around Niacinamide and Palmitoyl Pentapeptide-4 to soften the look of wrinkles.

This wash off mask is made with Kaolin and Bentonite for a rinse-off oil-control boost.

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Key Ingredients

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Ingredients Side-by-side

Water

Glycerin

Dimethicone

Methylpropanediol

Coco-Caprylate/Caprate

Maris Aqua

Cyclopentasiloxane

Cetyl Alcohol

Octyldodecanol

Glyceryl Stearate

Niacinamide

Cyclohexasiloxane

Hydroxyacetophenone

1,2-Hexanediol

Methyl Hydrogenated Rosinate

Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer

PEG-75 Stearate

Tocopheryl Acetate

Steareth-20

Ceteth-20

Butylene Glycol

Bisabolol

Pentylene Glycol

Lactobacillus/Soymilk Ferment Filtrate

Gentiana Scabra Root Extract

Hydroxyphenyl Propamidobenzoic Acid

Caffeine

Sodium Hyaluronate

Palmitoyl Pentapeptide-4

Tocopherol

Ceramide EOP

Ceramide AP

Ceramide Ns

Ceramide Ng

Ceramide As

Acetyl Tetrapeptide-5

Dipeptide Diaminobutyroyl Benzylamide Diacetate

Chondrus Crispus Extract

Smithsonite Extract

Peumus Boldus Leaf Extract

Moringa Oleifera Seed Extract

Zea Mays Kernel Extract

Palmaria Palmata Extract

Phytosteryl/Octyldodecyl Lauroyl Glutamate

Ceramide NP

Echinacea Purpurea Extract

Ascorbyl Palmitate

Lycium Barbarum Fruit Extract

Trehalose

Sophora Flavescens Root Extract

Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract

Hydrogenated Lecithin

Dendrobium Nobile Stem Extract

Erythritol

Xanthan Gum

Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate

Disodium EDTA

Cyclodextrin

Polysorbate 20

Carbomer

Arginine

Water, Glycerin, Dimethicone, Methylpropanediol, Coco-Caprylate/Caprate, Maris Aqua, Cyclopentasiloxane, Cetyl Alcohol, Octyldodecanol, Glyceryl Stearate, Niacinamide, Cyclohexasiloxane, Hydroxyacetophenone, 1,2-Hexanediol, Methyl Hydrogenated Rosinate, Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer, PEG-75 Stearate, Tocopheryl Acetate, Steareth-20, Ceteth-20, Butylene Glycol, Bisabolol, Pentylene Glycol, Lactobacillus/Soymilk Ferment Filtrate, Gentiana Scabra Root Extract, Hydroxyphenyl Propamidobenzoic Acid, Caffeine, Sodium Hyaluronate, Palmitoyl Pentapeptide-4, Tocopherol, Ceramide EOP, Ceramide AP, Ceramide Ns, Ceramide Ng, Ceramide As, Acetyl Tetrapeptide-5, Dipeptide Diaminobutyroyl Benzylamide Diacetate, Chondrus Crispus Extract, Smithsonite Extract, Peumus Boldus Leaf Extract, Moringa Oleifera Seed Extract, Zea Mays Kernel Extract, Palmaria Palmata Extract, Phytosteryl/Octyldodecyl Lauroyl Glutamate, Ceramide NP, Echinacea Purpurea Extract, Ascorbyl Palmitate, Lycium Barbarum Fruit Extract, Trehalose, Sophora Flavescens Root Extract, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Dendrobium Nobile Stem Extract, Erythritol, Xanthan Gum, Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate, Disodium EDTA, Cyclodextrin, Polysorbate 20, Carbomer, Arginine

Kaolin

Bentonite

Diglycerin

Titanium Dioxide

Hydrated Silica

Jojoba Esters

Isononyl Isononanoate

PEG-100 Stearate

Allantoin

Ammonium Acrylates Copolymer

PEG-40 Castor Oil

Actinidia Polygama Fruit Extract

Hexylene Glycol

Triethanolamine

Phenoxyethanol

Chlorphenesin

Parfum

CI 77492

CI 12490

Water, Kaolin, Bentonite, Niacinamide, Diglycerin, Titanium Dioxide, Glycerin, Hydrated Silica, Pentylene Glycol, Xanthan Gum, Jojoba Esters, Glyceryl Stearate, Isononyl Isononanoate, PEG-100 Stearate, Allantoin, Disodium EDTA, Butylene Glycol, Ammonium Acrylates Copolymer, PEG-40 Castor Oil, Actinidia Polygama Fruit Extract, Dimethicone, Hexylene Glycol, Triethanolamine, Phenoxyethanol, Chlorphenesin, Parfum, CI 77492, CI 12490

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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.

Butylene Glycol (or BG) is used within cosmetic products for a few different reasons:

Overall, Butylene Glycol is a safe and well-rounded ingredient that works well with other ingredients.

Though this ingredient works well with most skin types, some people with sensitive skin may experience a reaction such as allergic rashes, closed comedones, or itchiness.

Dimethicone is a type of synthetic silicone created from natural materials such as quartz. It is also known as polydimethylsiloxane.

What it does:

Dimethicone comes in different viscosities:

Depending on the viscosity, dimethicone has different properties.

Ingredients lists don't always show which type is used, so we recommend reaching out to the brand if you have questions about the viscosity.

This ingredient is unlikely to cause irritation because it does not get absorbed into skin. However, people with silicone allergies should be careful about using this ingredient.

Note: Dimethicone may contribute to pilling. This is because it is not oil or water soluble, so pilling may occur when layered with products. When mixed with heavy oils in a formula, the outcome is also quite greasy.

Disodium EDTA is a chelating agent. It grabs onto and deactivates metal ions that sneak into your products from water, packaging, or air.

This ingredient mainly works behind the scenes and helps with:

On top of that, this ingredient can counteract the effects of hard water by binding to the minerals in it.

One thing worth knowing is that Disodium EDTA has been shown to be a mild penetration enhancer. It can help other ingredients absorb into skin more effectively which can be a double-edged sword (great for actives, but can also make the active too strong if you have sensitive skin).

Clinical patch testing showed no significant skin irritation at typical use concentrations and minimal dermal absorption.

You'll most likely see this ingredient near the end of an ingredient list. It's typically found in concentrations less than 1%.

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.

Glyceryl Stearate is made by reacting glycerin with stearic acid (typically sourced from plant oils like palm or coconut). It's an emulsifier, emollient, and mild occlusive.

Emulsifiers help ingredients like oil and water stay mixed so your formula stays nicely blended and uniform in texture.

This ingredient is typically used in concentrations between 1-10%. Studies have found it to be non-sensitizing, non-phototoxic, and non-photoallergenic.

A close cousin of this ingredient is Glyceryl Stearate SE ("self-emulsifying"). This just has a small amount of sodium or potassium stearate added so it can emulsify without a co-emulsifier.

Since this ingredient is an ester of a C18 fatty acid, it may not be fungal acne safe. The Malassezia yeast can potentially metabolize within the C11-C24 range.

Fun fact: The human body also creates Glyceryl Stearate naturally.

Niacinamide is a multitasking form of vitamin B3 that strengthens the skin barrier, reduces pores and dark spots, regulates oil, and improves signs of aging.

And the best part? It's gentle and well-tolerated by most skin types, including sensitive and reactive skin.

You might have heard of "niacin flush", or the reddening of skin that causes itchiness. Niacinamide has not been found to cause this.

In very rare cases, some individuals may not be able to tolerate niacinamide at all or experience an allergic reaction to it.

If you are experiencing flaking, irritation, and dryness with this ingredient, be sure to double check all your products as this ingredient can be found in all categories of skincare.

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.

When you apply niacinamide to your skin, your body converts it into nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide (NAD). NAD is an essential coenzyme that is already found in your cells as "fuel" and powers countless biological processes.

In your skin, NAD helps repair cell damage, produce new healthy cells, support collagen production, strengthen the skin barrier, and fight environmental stressors (like UV and pollution).

Our natural NAD levels start to decline with age, leading to slower skin repair, visible aging, and a weaker skin barrier. By providing your skin niacinamide, you're recharging your skin's NAD levels. This leads to stronger, healthier, and younger looking skin.

Another name for vitamin B3 is nicotinamide. This vitamin is water-soluble and our bodies don't store it. We obtain Vitamin B3 from either food or skincare. Meat, fish, wheat, yeast, and leafy greens contain vitamin B3.

The type of niacinamide used in skincare is synthetically created.

Pentylene Glycol (1,2-pentanediol) is a multitasking little diol with three main roles in a formula:

Research on alkanediols (the family pentylene glycol belongs to) show they work by disrupting microbial cell membranes. This disruption helps the primary preservative system in a product work more effectively at lower doses.

On the safety side, the Cosmetic Ingredient Review Expert Panel has concluded this ingredient to be safe as used in current cosmetic practices + concentrations.

Typical use levels in a formula run about 1-5%.

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!

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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