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Superdrug Me+ Caffeine Eye Cream Versus Clarins Total Eye Lift

Superdrug Me+ Caffeine Eye Cream Versus Clarins Total Eye Lift Detailed comparison of Superdrug Me+ Caffeine Eye Cream versus Clarins Total Eye Lift. This anti-aging eye moisturizer is formulated around Caffeine and Coffea Arabica Seed Extract to soften the lo

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Superdrug Me+ Caffeine Eye Cream Versus Clarins Total Eye Lift Detailed comparison of Superdrug Me+ Caffeine Eye Cream versus Clarins Total Eye Lift. This anti-aging eye moisturizer is formulated around Caffeine and Coffea Arabica Seed Extract to soften the look of wrinkles. This anti-aging eye moisturizer is formulated around Caffeine to soften the look of wrinkles. Water Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride Propylene Glycol Butyrospermum Parkii Butter Isopropyl Myristate Glyceryl Stearate Dimethicone Polyglyceryl-3 Methylglucose Distearate Caffeine Stearyl Alcohol Phenoxyethanol Coffea Arabica Seed Extract Betaine Stearic Acid Caprylyl Glycol Carbomer Glycerin Xanthan Gum Butylene Glycol Lecithin Tocopheryl Acetate Disodium EDTA Sodium Hydroxide Tetrapeptide-21 Water, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Propylene Glycol, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Isopropyl Myristate, Glyceryl Stearate, Dimethicone, Polyglyceryl-3 Methylglucose Distearate, Caffeine, Stearyl Alcohol, Phenoxyethanol, Coffea Arabica Seed Extract, Betaine, Stearic Acid, Caprylyl Glycol, Carbomer, Glycerin, Xanthan Gum, Butylene Glycol, Lecithin, Tocopheryl Acetate, Disodium EDTA, Sodium Hydroxide, Tetrapeptide-21 Propanediol Cetearyl Alcohol Hydrogenated Coco-Glycerides Panthenol PEG-100 Stearate Pentylene Glycol Cetearyl Glucoside Albizia Julibrissin Bark Extract Acacia Farnesiana Flower Wax Steareth-21 Chlorphenesin Ethylhexylglycerin CI 77891 Synthetic Fluorphlogopite Escin Parfum Dimethiconol Alcohol Harungana Madagascariensis Extract Olea Europaea Fruit Extract Paullinia Cupana Seed Extract Sodium Benzoate Tin Oxide Acetyl Tetrapeptide-2 Dextran Water, Glycerin, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Propanediol, Cetearyl Alcohol, Betaine, Hydrogenated Coco-Glycerides, Panthenol, Glyceryl Stearate, PEG-100 Stearate, Pentylene Glycol, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Cetearyl Glucoside, Albizia Julibrissin Bark Extract, Acacia Farnesiana Flower Wax, Caffeine, Steareth-21, Dimethicone, Carbomer, Chlorphenesin, Ethylhexylglycerin, Tocopheryl Acetate, CI 77891, Synthetic Fluorphlogopite, Disodium EDTA, Escin, Parfum, Butylene Glycol, Dimethiconol, Sodium Hydroxide, Alcohol, Harungana Madagascariensis Extract, Olea Europaea Fruit Extract, Paullinia Cupana Seed Extract, Sodium Benzoate, Tin Oxide, Acetyl Tetrapeptide-2, Dextran These ingredients are found in both products. Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount. Betaine is a humectant. Like hyaluronic acid, it helps attract and retain moisture in the skin. It’s known for being gentle and for helping the skin maintain balanced hydration. Betaine is mainly used to improve hydration and support calmer skin. It helps skin cells regulate water balance because it functions as an osmolyte. Some studies suggest betaine may support making skin tone more even. Fun fact: Betaine naturally exists in the skin and the body. In cosmetic products, it can be either plant-derived (most commonly from sugar beets) or synthetically produced for consistency and stability. Betaine is also known as trimethylglycine. 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. This ingredient is also known as shea butter. It is a plant-derived extract from the nuts of the Africa shea tree and one of the most well-studied emollients. Because it has a high concentration of fatty acids (primarily oleic, stearic, and linoleic) it is able to form a protective barrier on the skin's surface. This helps seal in moisture and prevents transepidermal water loss (TEWL). In vitro research found an increase in skin hydration by 58% and a decrease in TEWL by 37.8% after 24 hours of applying this ingredient (pretty impressive for a single ingredient!). Besides hydration, shea butter also contains triterpenes that have anti-inflammatory potential. In particule, lupeol cinnamate has shown the highest anti-inflammatory activity in vivo. Shea butter also contains vitamins A and E which may contribute to antioxidant activity. While Shea Butter has an SPF rating of about 3-4, it is not a sunscreen replacement. This ingredient may not be fungal acne safe because its fatty acids fall within the C11-C24 range that the Malassezia yeast can metabolize. 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