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Pixi Beauty FortifEYE Eye Patches Versus Fenty Beauty Thicc N Smooth Rich Peptide Eye Cream

Pixi Beauty FortifEYE Eye Patches Versus Fenty Beauty Thicc N Smooth Rich Peptide Eye Cream This anti-aging eye mask is formulated around Retinol and Caffeine to soften the look of wrinkles. This anti-aging eye moisturizer is formulated around Niacinamide and

Pixi Beauty FortifEYE Eye Patches Versus Fenty Beauty Thicc N Smooth Rich Peptide Eye Cream

This anti-aging eye mask is formulated around Retinol and Caffeine to soften the look of wrinkles.

This anti-aging eye moisturizer is formulated around Niacinamide and Acetyl Hexapeptide-8 to soften the look of wrinkles.

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Key Ingredients

Benefits

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Water

Glycerin

Carrageenan

Cocos Nucifera Fruit Extract

Pinus Sylvestris Leaf Extract

Retinol

Hydrogenated Lecithin

Tocopheryl Acetate

Octapeptide-7

Sh-Decapeptide-7

Sh-Octapeptide-4

Sh-Oligopeptide-9

Sh-Pentapeptide-19

Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract

Ricinus Communis Seed Oil

Adenosine

Allantoin

Caffeine

Propanediol

Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate

Ceratonia Siliqua Gum

Sucrose

Calcium Lactate

Calcium Chloride

Cellulose Gum

Potassium Chloride

Cyamopsis Tetragonoloba Gum

Arginine

Hydrolyzed Extensin

Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate

Synthetic Fluorphlogopite

Maltodextrin

Sodium Hyaluronate

Ethylhexylglycerin

Titanium Dioxide

Chromium Oxide Greens

Polysorbate 20

Butylene Glycol

Pentylene Glycol

Ethyl Hexanediol

1,2-Hexanediol

Chlorphenesin

Disodium EDTA

Water, Glycerin, Carrageenan, Cocos Nucifera Fruit Extract, Pinus Sylvestris Leaf Extract, Retinol, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Tocopheryl Acetate, Octapeptide-7, Sh-Decapeptide-7, Sh-Octapeptide-4, Sh-Oligopeptide-9, Sh-Pentapeptide-19, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract, Ricinus Communis Seed Oil, Adenosine, Allantoin, Caffeine, Propanediol, Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate, Ceratonia Siliqua Gum, Sucrose, Calcium Lactate, Calcium Chloride, Cellulose Gum, Potassium Chloride, Cyamopsis Tetragonoloba Gum, Arginine, Hydrolyzed Extensin, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Synthetic Fluorphlogopite, Maltodextrin, Sodium Hyaluronate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Titanium Dioxide, Chromium Oxide Greens, Polysorbate 20, Butylene Glycol, Pentylene Glycol, Ethyl Hexanediol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Chlorphenesin, Disodium EDTA

Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride

Stearic Acid

Trioctyldodecyl Citrate

Niacinamide

Squalane

Arachidyl Alcohol

Carthamus Tinctorius Oleosomes

Shorea Stenoptera Seed Butter

Dicaprylyl Carbonate

Acetyl Hexapeptide-8

Hyaluronic Acid

Polyglutamic Acid

Tamarindus Indica Seed Polysaccharide

Sodium PCA

Manganese PCA

Magnesium PCA

Zinc PCA

Adansonia Digitata Seed Oil

Citrullus Lanatus Seed Oil

Albizia Julibrissin Bark Extract

Malpighia Glabra Fruit Juice

Escin

Panthenol

Tocopherol

Gluconolactone

Synthetic Beeswax

Glucose

Arachidyl Glucoside

Behenyl Alcohol

Glyceryl Caprylate

Lauroyl Lysine

Sodium Polyacrylate

Xanthan Gum

Mica

Caprylhydroxamic Acid

Tetrasodium Glutamate Diacetate

Sorbitan Isostearate

Sodium Benzoate

Caprylyl Glycol

Potassium Sorbate

Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer

Bis-Diglyceryl Polyacyladipate-2

Dimethicone

Citric Acid

Phenoxyethanol

CI 77891

CI 77491

Water, Glycerin, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Stearic Acid, Propanediol, Trioctyldodecyl Citrate, Niacinamide, Squalane, Arachidyl Alcohol, Carthamus Tinctorius Oleosomes, Shorea Stenoptera Seed Butter, Dicaprylyl Carbonate, Acetyl Hexapeptide-8, Caffeine, Hyaluronic Acid, Sodium Hyaluronate, Polyglutamic Acid, Tamarindus Indica Seed Polysaccharide, Sodium PCA, Manganese PCA, Magnesium PCA, Zinc PCA, Adansonia Digitata Seed Oil, Citrullus Lanatus Seed Oil, Albizia Julibrissin Bark Extract, Malpighia Glabra Fruit Juice, Escin, Panthenol, Tocopherol, Gluconolactone, Synthetic Beeswax, Maltodextrin, Glucose, Arachidyl Glucoside, Behenyl Alcohol, Glyceryl Caprylate, Lauroyl Lysine, Sodium Polyacrylate, Xanthan Gum, Mica, Caprylhydroxamic Acid, Tetrasodium Glutamate Diacetate, Sorbitan Isostearate, Sodium Benzoate, Caprylyl Glycol, Potassium Sorbate, Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Bis-Diglyceryl Polyacyladipate-2, Dimethicone, Citric Acid, Phenoxyethanol, CI 77891, 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.

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.

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.

Maltodextrin is a plant-derived carbohydrate made by breaking down starch (usually from corn, potato, or rice). In cosmetic formulas, it's a multitasking absorbent, emulsion stabilizer, and skin conditioner.

This ingredient is mostly used to stabilize emulsions and improve the powdery, non-greasy feel of products (like dry shampoos).

Safety-wise, this ingredient is pretty solid; it's even recognized as a food additive. Both animal and clinical studies found no adverse effects at the levels used in cosmetics.

Industry data shows this ingredient is used up to 45.7% in spray products and up to 33% in powder products.

Propanediol is an all-star ingredient. It softens, hydrates, and smooths the skin.

It’s often used to:

Propanediol is not likely to cause sensitivity and considered safe to use. It is derived from corn or petroleum with a clear color and no scent.

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.

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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