innisfree Green Tea Hyaluronic Acid Eye Cream Versus No B.S. Caffeine eye cream

innisfree Green Tea Hyaluronic Acid Eye Cream Versus No B.S. Caffeine eye cream

This barrier-repair eye moisturizer is formulated around Panthenol and Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract to strengthen the skin barrier and hydrate skin.

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

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Water

Butylene Glycol

Propanediol

Glycerin

Diisostearyl Malate

Hydrogenated Poly(C6-14 Olefin)

Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride

Polyglyceryl-3 Methylglucose Distearate

Methyl Trimethicone

Phytosteryl/Behenyl/Octyldodecyl Lauroyl Glutamate

1,2-Hexanediol

Trehalose

Squalane

Panthenol

Glyceryl Stearate Citrate

C14-22 Alcohols

Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer

Arachidyl Alcohol

Hydroxypropyl Starch Phosphate

Polymethylsilsesquioxane

Behenyl Alcohol

C12-20 Alkyl Glucoside

Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer

Arachidyl Glucoside

Lactobacillus Ferment Lysate

Glyceryl Caprylate

Parfum

Ethylhexylglycerin

Disodium EDTA

Camellia Sinensis Seed Extract

Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract

Sorbitan Isostearate

Camellia Sinensis Seed Oil

Lactic Acid

Linalool

Limonene

Glucose

Ceramide NP

Dextrin

Theobroma Cacao Extract

Sodium Hyaluronate

Hydrogenated Lecithin

Phytosphingosine

Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid

Tocopherol

Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer

Hyaluronic Acid

Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate

Water, Butylene Glycol, Propanediol, Glycerin, Diisostearyl Malate, Hydrogenated Poly(C6-14 Olefin), Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Polyglyceryl-3 Methylglucose Distearate, Methyl Trimethicone, Phytosteryl/Behenyl/Octyldodecyl Lauroyl Glutamate, 1,2-Hexanediol, Trehalose, Squalane, Panthenol, Glyceryl Stearate Citrate, C14-22 Alcohols, Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer, Arachidyl Alcohol, Hydroxypropyl Starch Phosphate, Polymethylsilsesquioxane, Behenyl Alcohol, C12-20 Alkyl Glucoside, Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Arachidyl Glucoside, Lactobacillus Ferment Lysate, Glyceryl Caprylate, Parfum, Ethylhexylglycerin, Disodium EDTA, Camellia Sinensis Seed Extract, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Sorbitan Isostearate, Camellia Sinensis Seed Oil, Lactic Acid, Linalool, Limonene, Glucose, Ceramide NP, Dextrin, Theobroma Cacao Extract, Sodium Hyaluronate, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Phytosphingosine, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Tocopherol, Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer, Hyaluronic Acid, Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate

Carthamus Tinctorius Seed Oil

Cyclopentasiloxane

Cetearyl Alcohol

Isopropyl Myristate

Polysorbate 60

Dimethicone

Caffeine

Carnitine

Ruscus Aculeatus Root Extract

Chenopodium Quinoa Seed Extract

Phenoxyethanol

Citric Acid

Potassium Sorbate

Sodium Benzoate

Water, Carthamus Tinctorius Seed Oil, Cyclopentasiloxane, Cetearyl Alcohol, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Isopropyl Myristate, Polysorbate 60, Dimethicone, Squalane, Caffeine, Sodium Hyaluronate, Carnitine, Ruscus Aculeatus Root Extract, Chenopodium Quinoa Seed Extract, Butylene Glycol, Phenoxyethanol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Citric Acid, Potassium Sorbate, Sodium Benzoate

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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.

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.

Sodium Hyaluronate is the salt form of hyaluronic acid. It is a long sugar chain that is naturally found in your skin, joints, and connective tissue that maintains hydration and elasticity.

In skincare, it works as a humectant. It pulls water from the environment and deeper layers of skin and binds it to the surface.

Interestingly, the size of the molecule affects its behavior:

Some clinical evidence links low molecular weight versions to improved wrinkle depth, elasticity, anti-inflammatory effects, and barrier repair.

Many serums use a blend of both weights so you can get surface hydration plus longer-lasting and deeper effects.

You'll typically see concentrations between 0.1-2% for this ingredient.

Squalane is the hydrogenated and shelf-stable form of squalene (a lipid that naturally occurs in human sebum).

It is an emollient and skin conditioning agent that is able to integrate seamlessly into the skin's lipid barrier without clogging pores.

This is due to how structurally similar it is to what your skin already produces.

Though it is mostly an emollient that helps soften and hydrate skin, it also has some humectant and occlusive action. Humectants help the skin retain moisture while occlusives seal it in, making squalane a triple-threat moisturizer.

Research shows it has antioxidant capabilities that help protect against stressors like UV exposure, specifically UVA induced oxidative stress. This study also found that it supports collagen biosynthesis in human dermal fibroblasts.

No clinical study has reported significant adverse effects and irritation reactions are very rare from this ingredient (even at 100% concentration).

Overall, it's a fantastic ingredient for hydration and is suitable for all skin types.

This depends on the source. Squalane can be derived from both plants and animals. Most squalane used in skincare comes from plants.

Please note: the source of squalane is only known if disclosed by the brand. We recommend reaching out to the brand if you have any questions about their squalane.

Read more about squalene with an "e".

Though squalane is often called an oil, it’s technically not one. It is a hydrocarbon, meaning it is only made of carbon and hydrogen. True oils are triglycerides and made of fatty acids and glycerol.

The term “oil-free” isn’t regulated so companies can define it however they want. Some exclude all oils, while others just avoid mineral oil or comedogenic oils.

Squalane has a comedogenic rating of 1 from the original 1972 study that tested raw ingredients under occlusion on rabbit ears. This system is not standardized or peer-reviewed, and using the raw ingredients is very different from how diluted cosmetic formulations are used on human skin.

A comedogenic rating of 1 means it is "unlikely to clog pores" according to the original rating system.

The overall formula of a product matters more than the individual ingredients on whether or not it will cause clogged pores.

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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