Biossance Squalane + 5% Niacinamide Brightening Eye Serum Versus Ilia Bright Start Retinol Alternative Brightening Eye Cream

Biossance Squalane + 5% Niacinamide Brightening Eye Serum Versus Ilia Bright Start Retinol Alternative Brightening Eye Cream Detailed comparison of Biossance Squalane + 5% Niacinamide Brightening Eye Serum versus Ilia Bright Start Retinol Alternative Brightening Eye Cream. This brightening eye moisturizer is formulated around Niacinamide and Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate to brighten dull-looking skin and soften the look of wrinkles. This anti-aging eye moisturizer is formulated around Caffeine and Acetyl Hexapeptide-8 to soften the look of wrinkles. Water Niacinamide Squalane Glycerin Cetyl Ethylhexanoate Sodium Acrylates Copolymer Phenoxyethanol Caffeine Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate Lecithin Synthetic Fluorphlogopite Polyglyceryl-3 Laurate Pullulan Ethylhexylglycerin Hippophae Rhamnoides Fruit Oil Sodium Gluconate Methyl Glucose Sesquistearate Caprylyl Glycol Tin Oxide Acetyl Hexapeptide-8 Acetyl Tetrapeptide-5 CI 77891 Water, Niacinamide, Squalane, Glycerin, Cetyl Ethylhexanoate, Sodium Acrylates Copolymer, Phenoxyethanol, Caffeine, Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate, Lecithin, Synthetic Fluorphlogopite, Polyglyceryl-3 Laurate, Pullulan, Ethylhexylglycerin, Hippophae Rhamnoides Fruit Oil, Sodium Gluconate, Methyl Glucose Sesquistearate, Caprylyl Glycol, Tin Oxide, Acetyl Hexapeptide-8, Acetyl Tetrapeptide-5, CI 77891 Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride Persea Gratissima Oil Propanediol Pentylene Glycol Cetearyl Alcohol Candelilla/Jojoba/Rice Bran Polyglyceryl-3 Esters Jojoba Oil/Macadamia Seed Oil Esters Brassica Campestris/Aleurites Fordi Oil Copolymer Silica Glyceryl Stearate Sodium Polyacryloyldimethyl Taurate Behenyl Alcohol Moringa Oil/Hydrogenated Moringa Oil Esters Sodium Stearoyl Lactylate Mica Hydroxyacetophenone 1,2-Hexanediol Squalene Caprylic/Capric/Succinic Triglyceride Xanthan Gum Citric Acid Sodium Phytate Phytosteryl Macadamiate Persea Gratissima Fruit Extract Crithmum Maritimum Extract Phytosterols Tocopherol Sodium Citrate CI 77491 Water, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Persea Gratissima Oil, Propanediol, Glycerin, Pentylene Glycol, Cetearyl Alcohol, Candelilla/Jojoba/Rice Bran Polyglyceryl-3 Esters, Jojoba Oil/Macadamia Seed Oil Esters, Brassica Campestris/Aleurites Fordi Oil Copolymer, Silica, Glyceryl Stearate, Sodium Polyacryloyldimethyl Taurate, Behenyl Alcohol, Caffeine, Moringa Oil/Hydrogenated Moringa Oil Esters, Sodium Stearoyl Lactylate, Mica, Hydroxyacetophenone, Caprylyl Glycol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Squalene, Caprylic/Capric/Succinic Triglyceride, Xanthan Gum, Citric Acid, Sodium Phytate, Phytosteryl Macadamiate, Persea Gratissima Fruit Extract, Crithmum Maritimum Extract, Phytosterols, Tocopherol, Acetyl Hexapeptide-8, Sodium Citrate, CI 77891, CI 77491 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. Acetyl Hexapeptide-8 (also known as Argireline) is a synthetic hexapeptide that is often called a "topical Botox alternative". It works by mimicking how Botox relaxes muscles; it interferes with the signaling process that tells your facial muscles to contract. This can help soften expression lines like forehead wrinkles or crow's feet over time. The comparison to Botox does have limits because the molecule is water-loving and relatively large. Acetyl Hexapeptide-8 has a hard time absorbing deeply enough through the skin's outer barrier to actually reach the muscles. So whether it truly works the way Botox does at a biological level is still up for debate, but early clinical outcomes are fairly encouraging. A 12 week human study of a multi-ingredient regimen containing this ingredient saw: While some studies have observed improvements in wrinkle appearance, it is important to note that more consistent results are seen in multi-ingredient formulations (vs just Acetyl Hexapeptide-8 alone). Some research studies also used higher concentrations (up to 10%) while this ingredient is usually found in concentrations up to 0.005% in leave-on formulations. 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. Caprylyl Glycol is a humectant, skin conditioner, emollient, and preservative booster derived from either caprylic acid or synthetically created. Typical use levels vary from 0.3-1% as a preservative booster and go up to 2% to condition skin. Because it is not a free-fatty acid, this ingredient is fungal acne safe (there's nothing for Malassezia to feed on). 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 i