XLASH Super Youth Peptide Eye Gels Versus CAIA Cosmetics That Sugar Glow

XLASH Super Youth Peptide Eye Gels Versus CAIA Cosmetics That Sugar Glow

This anti-aging eye mask is formulated around Dipeptide Diaminobutyroyl Benzylamide Diacetate and Acetyl Hexapeptide-8 to soften the look of wrinkles and refine skin texture.

What's inside

Key Ingredients

Benefits

Concerns

Ingredients Side-by-side

Water

Glycerin

Carrageenan

Butylene Glycol

Allantoin

Cocos Nucifera Fruit Extract

Hibiscus Sabdariffa Flower Extract

Dipeptide Diaminobutyroyl Benzylamide Diacetate

Acetyl Hexapeptide-8

Bakuchiol

Ferulic Acid

Retinol

Tocopheryl Acetate

Fucus Vesiculosus Extract

Prunella Vulgaris Extract

Withania Somnifera Root Extract

Calcium Chloride

Pentylene Glycol

Ceratonia Siliqua Gum

Cyamopsis Tetragonoloba Gum

Ethyl Hexanediol

Pinus Sylvestris Leaf Extract

Hexylene Glycol

Cellulose Gum

Propanediol

Chlorphenesin

Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate

Sucrose

1,2-Hexanediol

Potassium Chloride

Illicium Verum Fruit Extract

Calcium Lactate

Hydroxyacetophenone

Adenosine

Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate

Disodium EDTA

Arginine

Ethylhexylglycerin

Caprylyl Glycol

Phaseolus Radiatus Seed Extract

Synthetic Fluorphlogopite

Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride

Hydrogenated Lecithin

Polyglyceryl-10 Myristate

Ultramarines

Polymethylsilsesquioxane

Silica

Polyglyceryl-10 Oleate

CI 77891

CI 77499

Water, Glycerin, Carrageenan, Butylene Glycol, Allantoin, Cocos Nucifera Fruit Extract, Hibiscus Sabdariffa Flower Extract, Dipeptide Diaminobutyroyl Benzylamide Diacetate, Acetyl Hexapeptide-8, Bakuchiol, Ferulic Acid, Retinol, Tocopheryl Acetate, Fucus Vesiculosus Extract, Prunella Vulgaris Extract, Withania Somnifera Root Extract, Calcium Chloride, Pentylene Glycol, Ceratonia Siliqua Gum, Cyamopsis Tetragonoloba Gum, Ethyl Hexanediol, Pinus Sylvestris Leaf Extract, Hexylene Glycol, Cellulose Gum, Propanediol, Chlorphenesin, Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate, Sucrose, 1,2-Hexanediol, Potassium Chloride, Illicium Verum Fruit Extract, Calcium Lactate, Hydroxyacetophenone, Adenosine, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Disodium EDTA, Arginine, Ethylhexylglycerin, Caprylyl Glycol, Phaseolus Radiatus Seed Extract, Synthetic Fluorphlogopite, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Polyglyceryl-10 Myristate, Ultramarines, Polymethylsilsesquioxane, Silica, Polyglyceryl-10 Oleate, CI 77891, CI 77499

Glycine Soja Oil

Ethylhexyl Palmitate

Sodium Chloride

Butyrospermum Parkii Butter

Polyglyceryl-3 Methylglucose Distearate

Cocos Nucifera Oil

Octyldodecanol

Hydrogenated Vegetable Oil

Theobroma Cacao Seed Butter

Parfum

Polyglyceryl-4 Caprate

C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate

Calcium Sodium Borosilicate

Tocopherol

Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil

Oryza Sativa Starch

Benzotriazolyl Dodecyl P-Cresol

Schinus Terebinthifolia Seed Extract

Diisostearyl Malate

Tin Oxide

Althaea Officinalis Root Extract

CI 45410

Potassium Sorbate

Sodium Benzoate

Isopropyl Titanium Triisostearate

Sucrose, Glycine Soja Oil, Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Sodium Chloride, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Polyglyceryl-3 Methylglucose Distearate, Cocos Nucifera Oil, Octyldodecanol, Hydrogenated Vegetable Oil, Silica, Theobroma Cacao Seed Butter, Parfum, Polyglyceryl-4 Caprate, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Calcium Sodium Borosilicate, CI 77891, Tocopheryl Acetate, Tocopherol, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Water, Oryza Sativa Starch, Benzotriazolyl Dodecyl P-Cresol, Glycerin, Schinus Terebinthifolia Seed Extract, Diisostearyl Malate, Tin Oxide, Althaea Officinalis Root Extract, CI 45410, Potassium Sorbate, Sodium Benzoate, Isopropyl Titanium Triisostearate

Alternatives

Ingredients Explained

These ingredients are found in both products.

Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.

Ci 77891 is a white pigment from Titanium dioxide. It is naturally found in minerals such as rutile and ilmenite.

It's main function is to add a white color to cosmetics. It can also be mixed with other colors to create different shades.

Ci 77891 is commonly found in sunscreens due to its ability to block UV rays.

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.

Silica, also known as silicon dioxide, is a naturally occurring mineral. It is used as a fine, spherical, and porous powder in cosmetics.

Though it has exfoliant properties, the function of silica varies depending on the product.

The unique structure of silica enhances the spreadability and adds smoothness, making it a great texture enhancer.

It is also used as an active carrier, emulsifier, and mattifier due to its ability to absorb excess oil.

In some products, tiny microneedles called spicules are made from silica or hydrolyzed sponge. When you rub them in, they lightly polish away dead skin layers and enhance the penetration of active ingredients.

Sucrose is a natural sugar found in fruits, vegetables, and nuts. It is the main constituent of white sugar.

In skincare, sucrose is a humectant and can be a mild exfoliant.

Sucrose is hydrophilic, meaning it attracts water. This makes it an effective humectant and helps hydrate the skin.

Studies show sugars may worsen acne-prone skin due to it disrupting the skin's natural biome. We recommend speaking with a professional if you have any concerns.

In some products such as body scrubs, sucrose is used as an gentle exfoliant.

The term 'sucrose' comes from the french word for sugar, 'sucre'.

Tocopheryl Acetate is a stable, shelf-friendly form of vitamin E.

Formulators love it because plain vitamin E oxidizes quickly once it hits air. This acetate version stays stable and resists going off, helping to extend a product's shelf life.

It's actually inactive on its own and works like a slow-release "storage" form; the enzymes in your skin called esterases gradually convert it into active vitamin E over time.

One in vivo study showed 5% of the acetate in the living layer of the epidermis converted to vitamin E after 5 days of application. This study also found the skin gained protection against UV damage even though the conversion was slow and small.

Once converted, vitamin E acts as a skin's main fat-soluble antioxidant that fights free radicals to protect skin from damage.

Topical vitamin E generally boosts the skin's photoprotection, and it reduced UV-damage in animal models.

This ingredient has some brightening potential but it's more of a prevention ingredient than spot-fader. Cell studies show it can slow down melanin production but it's worth noting that it's not the most powerful brightener out there.

Overall, it has a pretty solid safety profile and has been found to be non-irritating and non-comedogenic. Allergic reactions may happen but stay rare due to how widely the ingredient gets used.

The concentration will vary depending on the formula; industry data shows 0.1% in baby lotions, 3% in lipsticks, and 5% in foot powders. You can also find this ingredient at 100% in a pure vitamin E oil.

Most leave-on skincare keeps it at the lower end, often between 0.5-1%.

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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