Lancer Skincare 3D Hyaluronic Eye Serum Versus Clinique Even Better Eyes Dark Circle Corrector

Lancer Skincare 3D Hyaluronic Eye Serum Versus Clinique Even Better Eyes Dark Circle Corrector

This anti-aging eye moisturizer is formulated around Niacinamide and Sodium Hyaluronate to soften the look of wrinkles and hydrate skin.

This brightening eye moisturizer is formulated around Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract and Caffeine to fade the look of dark spots and brighten dull-looking skin.

What's inside

Key Ingredients

Benefits

Concerns

Ingredients Side-by-side

Water

Glycerin

Butylene Glycol

Polymethylsilsesquioxane

Caprylyl Caprylate/Caprate

Niacinamide

Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice

Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate

Sodium Hyaluronate

Caffeine

Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate

Hydrolyzed Jojoba Esters

Hdi/Trimethylol Hexyllactone Crosspolymer

Terminalia Ferdinandiana Fruit Extract

Avena Sativa Kernel Extract

Avena Sativa Bran Extract

Oryza Sativa Bran Extract

Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract

Helianthus Annuus Extract

Tocopherol

Lecithin

Sclerotium Gum

Pullulan

Xanthan Gum

Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer

Silica

Disodium EDTA

Ethylhexylglycerin

Sodium Hydroxide

Sodium Sulfite

Ascorbic Acid

Citric Acid

Phenoxyethanol

Sodium Benzoate

Potassium Sorbate

Water, Glycerin, Butylene Glycol, Polymethylsilsesquioxane, Caprylyl Caprylate/Caprate, Niacinamide, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate, Sodium Hyaluronate, Caffeine, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Hydrolyzed Jojoba Esters, Hdi/Trimethylol Hexyllactone Crosspolymer, Terminalia Ferdinandiana Fruit Extract, Avena Sativa Kernel Extract, Avena Sativa Bran Extract, Oryza Sativa Bran Extract, Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract, Helianthus Annuus Extract, Tocopherol, Lecithin, Sclerotium Gum, Pullulan, Xanthan Gum, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Silica, Disodium EDTA, Ethylhexylglycerin, Sodium Hydroxide, Sodium Sulfite, Ascorbic Acid, Citric Acid, Phenoxyethanol, Sodium Benzoate, Potassium Sorbate

Dimethicone

Isostearyl Palmitate

Polyethylene

Polysilicone-11

Ethylene/Acrylic Acid Copolymer

Isononyl Isononanoate

Cetyl PEG/PPG-10/1 Dimethicone

Polymethyl Methacrylate

Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract

Sigesbeckia Orientalis Extract

Olea Europaea Fruit Extract

Whey Protein

Triticum Vulgare Bran Extract

Cholesterol

Linoleic Acid

Sucrose

Pyridoxine Dipalmitate

Petrolatum

Glyceryl Polymethacrylate

Dimethicone Crosspolymer-3

Tocopheryl Acetate

Glyceryl Laurate

Quaternium-90 Bentonite

PEG-8

Phytosphingosine

PEG/PPG-18/18 Dimethicone

Palmitoyl Hexapeptide-12

Dimethicone Silylate

Magnesium Ascorbyl Phosphate

Propylene Carbonate

Triethoxycaprylylsilane

Sodium Chloride

Mica

CI 77891

CI 77499

CI 77492

CI 77491

Dimethicone, Water, Isostearyl Palmitate, Polyethylene, Polysilicone-11, Butylene Glycol, Ethylene/Acrylic Acid Copolymer, Isononyl Isononanoate, Polymethylsilsesquioxane, Cetyl PEG/PPG-10/1 Dimethicone, Polymethyl Methacrylate, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Sigesbeckia Orientalis Extract, Olea Europaea Fruit Extract, Whey Protein, Triticum Vulgare Bran Extract, Cholesterol, Linoleic Acid, Glycerin, Sucrose, Pyridoxine Dipalmitate, Petrolatum, Glyceryl Polymethacrylate, Dimethicone Crosspolymer-3, Caffeine, Tocopheryl Acetate, Glyceryl Laurate, Quaternium-90 Bentonite, PEG-8, Phytosphingosine, PEG/PPG-18/18 Dimethicone, Palmitoyl Hexapeptide-12, Dimethicone Silylate, Magnesium Ascorbyl Phosphate, Propylene Carbonate, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Sodium Chloride, Disodium EDTA, Phenoxyethanol, Mica, CI 77891, CI 77499, CI 77492, CI 77491

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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.

Caffeine is a naturally occurring plant compound found in coffee beans, tea leaves, cocoa pods, and guarana.

As an antioxidant, caffeine protects your skin from free radical damage caused by UV exposure and envionrmnetal stressors.

Early research also shows that caffeine can help calm redness, soothe irritated skin, and support hair growth by stimulating microcirculation in the scalp.

You might have seen eye creams marketing caffeine as a depuffing ingredient. This is because it is a vasoconstrictor meaning it can temporarily constrict blood vessels, though clinical evidence for this specific use is still limited.

Most skincare products contain this ingredient at concentrations between 1-6%. It is able to penetrate skin easily regardless of skin type or thickness.

Just so you know, a very small number of case reports describe caffeine-induced allergy. This ingredient is generally well-tolerated, non-irritating, and non-sensitizing for the majority of people.

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.

Phenoxyethanol is one of the most widely used preservatives in skincare (and for good reason!).

It has a large spectrum of antimicrobial activity and especially effective bacteria, yeast, and mold while only having a weak effect on your skin's natural microbiome.

On a cellular level, it disrupts the cell membranes of microbes by poking holes that make the cell leak. This shuts down the chemical reactions the microbe needs to make energy so it can no longer survive.

Another perk of this ingredient is that it stays functional across a wide pH range (3-10).

You'll often see it paired with boosters like Ethylhexylglycerin; one study showed that a 1:9 ratio of Ethylhexylglycerin to Phenoxyethanol damages bacterial membranes as effectively as doubling the Phenoxyethanol concentration on its own.

Typical use concentrations range from 0.3-1% depending on the formula, and this ingredient is capped at 1% int the EU.

Safety-wise, the fear mongering does not hold up to the evidence. The EU's Scientific Committee on Consumer Safety and FDA consider it safe as a preservative at up to 1%, including for children of all ages.

Adverse systemic effects only showed up in animal studies at exposures roughly 200x higher than what people get from cosmetics. And despite its very widespread use, this ingredient is a rare sensitizer and allergic reactions are uncommon.

Polymethylsilsesquioxane is a silicone used as a film forming agent.

When applied to the skin, this ingredient creates an invisible film on the surface. This film still allows oxygen to pass through, but prevents moisture from escaping. This can help condition and hydrate the skin. It also leaves a silky feel when applied.

Polymethylsilsesquioxane has not been shown to clog pores. It has been deemed safe to use up to 55%, but most cosmetics use much less.

If you have concerns about using this ingredient, we recommend speaking with a professional.

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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