DHC Concentrated Eye Cream Versus Biossance Squalane + Peptide Eye Gel

DHC Concentrated Eye Cream Versus Biossance Squalane + Peptide Eye Gel Detailed comparison of DHC Concentrated Eye Cream versus Biossance Squalane + Peptide Eye Gel. This barrier-repair eye moisturizer is formulated around Olea Europaea Fruit Oil and Squalane to strengthen the skin barrier and hydrate skin. This anti-aging eye moisturizer is formulated around Squalane and Niacinamide to soften the look of wrinkles and hydrate skin. Water Butylene Glycol Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride Olea Europaea Fruit Oil Stearic Acid Hydrogenated Palm Oil Squalane Glycerin Pentylene Glycol Polysorbate 60 Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate Cetyl Alcohol Sorbitan Stearate Alcohol Phenoxyethanol Potassium Hydroxide Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract Carbomer Magnesium Aluminum Silicate Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate Tocopherol Biosaccharide Gum-1 Aesculus Hippocastanum Seed Extract Sodium Hyaluronate Sasa Veitchii Leaf Extract Panax Ginseng Root Extract Cucumis Sativus Fruit Extract Royal Jelly Extract Citric Acid Water, Butylene Glycol, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Olea Europaea Fruit Oil, Stearic Acid, Hydrogenated Palm Oil, Squalane, Glycerin, Pentylene Glycol, Polysorbate 60, Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate, Cetyl Alcohol, Sorbitan Stearate, Alcohol, Phenoxyethanol, Potassium Hydroxide, Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract, Carbomer, Magnesium Aluminum Silicate, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Tocopherol, Biosaccharide Gum-1, Aesculus Hippocastanum Seed Extract, Sodium Hyaluronate, Sasa Veitchii Leaf Extract, Panax Ginseng Root Extract, Cucumis Sativus Fruit Extract, Royal Jelly Extract, Citric Acid Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice Niacinamide Panthenol Chondrus Crispus Extract Malus Domestica Fruit Cell Culture Extract Acetyl Tetrapeptide-5 Acetyl Hexapeptide-8 Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract Lycium Barbarum Fruit Extract Lycopene Vitis Vinifera Skin Extract Caffeine Acacia Senegal Gum Dimethicone Crosspolymer Xanthan Gum Ethyl Lauroyl Arginate Hcl Lecithin Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer Silica Potassium Sorbate Caprylyl Glycol Water, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Squalane, Niacinamide, Glycerin, Panthenol, Chondrus Crispus Extract, Malus Domestica Fruit Cell Culture Extract, Acetyl Tetrapeptide-5, Acetyl Hexapeptide-8, Tocopherol, Pentylene Glycol, Cucumis Sativus Fruit Extract, Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Lycium Barbarum Fruit Extract, Lycopene, Vitis Vinifera Skin Extract, Sodium Hyaluronate, Caffeine, Acacia Senegal Gum, Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Xanthan Gum, Carbomer, Ethyl Lauroyl Arginate Hcl, Lecithin, Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer, Silica, Phenoxyethanol, Potassium Sorbate, Citric Acid, Caprylyl Glycol 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. Carbomer is a synthetic thickening and gelling agent. It's basically the ingredient that gives a lot of serums, gels, creams, and sunscreens their smooth, non-sticky texture. Although legally permitted at very high levels, carbomers are normally used at concentrations below 1%. It also needs to be neutralized to actually thicken, and because it is a large molecule, it doesn't really penetrate the skin barrier. Allergy-wise, the risk is very low. Clinical studies show carbomers have low potential for skin irritation/sensitization even at concentrations up to 100%. A 2024 UK study patch-tested 1,302 patients and found true allergy to the parent group of carbomer to be rare with no confirmed relevant reactions. Citric Acid is an alpha hydroxy acid (AHA) naturally found in citrus fruits like oranges, lemons, and limes. Like other AHAs, citric acid can exfoliate skin by breaking down the bonds that hold dead skin cells together. This helps reveal smoother and brighter skin underneath. However, this exfoliating effect only happens at high concentrations (20%) which can be hard to find in cosmetic products. Due to this, citric acid is usually included in small amounts as a pH adjuster. This helps keep products slightly more acidic and compatible with skin's natural pH. In skincare formulas, citric acid can: While it can provide some skin benefits, research shows lactic acid and glycolic acid are generally more effective and less irritating exfoliants. Most citric acid used in skincare today is made by fermenting sugars (usually from molasses). This synthetic version is identical to the natural citrus form but easier to stabilize and use in formulations. Rosacea skin has a lower threshold for acids generally, with 62.5% of rosacea subjects in one study reacting to lactic acid in a sting test. This is why we mark citric acid as a potential rosacea trigger. However, this ingredient shows up as a pH adjuster or chelator at roughly 0.1-1% in many products. These low levels are unlikely to be an issue for rosacea skin and becomes a potential trigger at exfoliating concentrations (20%). Because everybody's skin is unique, we recommend a patch test if you are unsure. This extract comes from cucumber. Cucumbers are mostly made up of water (95%), and the other 5% is composed of: vitamin C, caffeic acid, fatty acids, amino acids, and other minerals. Cucumbers have anti-inflammatory, barrier repair, and hydrating properties. They contain shikimate dehydrigenase, an enzyme shown to help reduce inflammation and soothe the skin. The amino acids found in cucumbers help nourish our skin's natural acid mantle (it's an important part of our skin barrier). This slightly acidic film acts as a barrier to protect us from bacteria, viruses, and other contaminants. Unless you have an allergy to cucumbers, this is generally a non-irritating ingredie