Azure Retinol + Peptide Lifting Eye Serum Versus Azure Hyaluronic & Collagen Anti-Aging Eye Serum

Azure Retinol + Peptide Lifting Eye Serum Versus Azure Hyaluronic & Collagen Anti-Aging Eye Serum Detailed comparison of Azure Retinol + Peptide Lifting Eye Serum versus Azure Hyaluronic & Collagen Anti-Aging Eye Serum. This anti-aging eye moisturizer is formulated around Retinol and Copper Tripeptide-1 to soften the look of wrinkles and refine skin texture. This anti-aging eye moisturizer is formulated around Sodium Hyaluronate and Retinol to soften the look of wrinkles and hydrate skin. Water Glycerin Propylene Glycol Betaine Soluble Collagen Retinol Copper Tripeptide-1 Acetyl Hexapeptide-8 Palmitoyl Pentapeptide-4 Sodium Hyaluronate Panthenol Macadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil Brassica Campestris Sterols Ceteth-3 Ceteth-5 Tocopheryl Acetate Potassium Cetyl Phosphate Beta-Glucan Hydroxyethyl Urea Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract Butylene Glycol Hydrogenated Lecithin Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate Polyglyceryl-10 Oleate Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride Cholesterol Polysorbate 20 PEG-60 Hydrogenated Castor Oil Glyceryl Acrylate/Acrylic Acid Copolymer Alcohol Ethylhexylglycerin 1,2-Hexanediol Phenoxyethanol Parfum Water, Glycerin, Propylene Glycol, Betaine, Soluble Collagen, Retinol, Copper Tripeptide-1, Acetyl Hexapeptide-8, Palmitoyl Pentapeptide-4, Sodium Hyaluronate, Panthenol, Macadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil, Brassica Campestris Sterols, Ceteth-3, Ceteth-5, Tocopheryl Acetate, Potassium Cetyl Phosphate, Beta-Glucan, Hydroxyethyl Urea, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract, Butylene Glycol, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate, Polyglyceryl-10 Oleate, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Cholesterol, Polysorbate 20, PEG-60 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Glyceryl Acrylate/Acrylic Acid Copolymer, Alcohol, Ethylhexylglycerin, 1,2-Hexanediol, Phenoxyethanol, Parfum Dipropylene Glycol Niacinamide Hydroxyethylcellulose Arginine Carbomer Water, Glycerin, Dipropylene Glycol, Betaine, Sodium Hyaluronate, Retinol, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract, Beta-Glucan, Macadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil, Panthenol, Niacinamide, Butylene Glycol, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Cholesterol, Brassica Campestris Sterols, Ceteth-3, Ceteth-5, Tocopheryl Acetate, Potassium Cetyl Phosphate, Polysorbate 20, Alcohol, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Arginine, Carbomer, PEG-60 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Glyceryl Acrylate/Acrylic Acid Copolymer, 1,2-Hexanediol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Phenoxyethanol, Parfum Be the first to review These ingredients are found in both products. Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount. 1,2-Hexanediol is a synthetic liquid and another multi-functional powerhouse. It is a: Humectant, drawing moisture into the skin Emollient, helping to soften skin Solvent, dispersing and stabilizing formulas Preservative booster, enhancing the antimicrobial activity of other preservatives This ingredient is also called ethanol or ethyl alcohol. It is denatured, meaning made undrinkable for cosmetic use. In formulas, it: Is it bad for your skin? The answer comes down to concentration. Patch and wash studies have found highly concentrated alcohol-based hand rubs (60-100%) cause less barrier disruption than washing with a basic detergent like SLS. The only measurable effect in these studies was a temporary dip in skin hydration. Concentrations below 12-15% in leave-on cosmetics is generally well-tolerated. Concentrations above start to see increased transepidermal water loss (TEWL) and reduced hydration. In concentrations about 58%, it creates temporary channels in your skin's lipid layers to become more permeable and allow other ingredients to slip through easily. This ingredient can be up to 80% of the formula in alcohol-based perfumes. Overall, this ingredient is probably harmless if found lower down an ingredients list but worth side-eyeing if it's high up (especially if your barrier is already struggling). Alcohol can worsen dry skin, eczema, and oily skin, especially at higher concentrations. This is because it can increase transepidermal water loss and decrease hydration to disrupt the skin barrier. According to the National Rosacea Society based in the US, you should be mindful of products with these alcohols in the top half of ingredients. True allergic contact dermatitis to ethanol is uncommon, but be sure to patch test if you have dry or sensitive skin. Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract is a botanical extract pulled from the leaves of aloe vera and one of the most studied plant ingredients in cosmetics. The inner leaf gel it comes from is mostly water (~99-99.5%) and the remaining fraction is made up of pretty good stuff: polysaccharides, vitamins, phenolics, and enzymes. Its headline job is hydration. The star polysaccharide in aloe, acemannan, is a humectant that retains moisture and helps reduce trans-epidermal water loss. Aloe also has real soothing credentials; it contains anti-inflammatory compounds like bradykinase and C-glucosyl chromone that help calm irritation and redness. On the repair side, lab work shows that acemannan wakes up your skin's repair cells (fibroblasts), prompting them to multiply and speed up healing. There's some human data for cosmetic benefit too: a cream containing 10% Aloe Barbadensis leaf extract improved skin hydration and elasticity in a real-use study. Safety-wise, this ingredient is well-regarded with just one rare downside; there have been some case reports of acute eczema,