Neocutis Lumiere Illuminating Eye Cream Versus Elemis Pro-Collagen Eye Renewal

Neocutis Lumiere Illuminating Eye Cream Versus Elemis Pro-Collagen Eye Renewal Detailed comparison of Neocutis Lumiere Illuminating Eye Cream versus Elemis Pro-Collagen Eye Renewal. This anti-aging eye moisturizer is formulated around Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate and Caffeine to soften the look of wrinkles and brighten dull-looking skin. Water Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride C12-20 Acid PEG-8 Ester Glycerin Butylene Glycol Cetyl Alcohol PEG-8 Saccharide Isomerate Caprylyl Glycol Potassium Cetyl Phosphate Carbomer Bisabolol Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate Caffeine Lecithin Cutaneous Lysate Glycyrrhetinic Acid Sodium Hyaluronate Sodium Polyacrylate Citric Acid Tocopherol Fagus Sylvatica Bud Extract Elaeis Guineensis Oil Tocotrienols Ascorbyl Palmitate Squalane Ascorbic Acid Phytosterols Sodium Citrate Disodium EDTA Sodium Hydroxide Phenoxyethanol Methylparaben Ethylparaben Propylparaben Butylparaben Water, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, C12-20 Acid PEG-8 Ester, Glycerin, Butylene Glycol, Cetyl Alcohol, PEG-8, Saccharide Isomerate, Caprylyl Glycol, Potassium Cetyl Phosphate, Carbomer, Bisabolol, Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate, Caffeine, Lecithin, Cutaneous Lysate, Glycyrrhetinic Acid, Sodium Hyaluronate, Sodium Polyacrylate, Citric Acid, Tocopherol, Fagus Sylvatica Bud Extract, Elaeis Guineensis Oil, Tocotrienols, Ascorbyl Palmitate, Squalane, Ascorbic Acid, Phytosterols, Sodium Citrate, Disodium EDTA, Sodium Hydroxide, Phenoxyethanol, Methylparaben, Ethylparaben, Propylparaben, Butylparaben Dicaprylyl Carbonate Methylsilanol Mannuronate Hexyldecanol Hexyldecyl Laurate Hydroxyacetophenone Hydrogenated Starch Hydrolysate Padina Pavonica Thallus Extract Propylene Glycol Chlorella Vulgaris Extract Hydrogenated Vegetable Oil Persea Gratissima Leaf Extract Equisetum Arvense Extract Aphanizomenon Flos-Aquae Extract Polygonum Fagopyrum Seed Extract Sorbic Acid Potassium Sorbate Sodium Metabisulfite Water, PEG-8, Dicaprylyl Carbonate, Glycerin, Methylsilanol Mannuronate, Sodium Polyacrylate, Hexyldecanol, Hexyldecyl Laurate, Phenoxyethanol, Hydroxyacetophenone, Hydrogenated Starch Hydrolysate, Padina Pavonica Thallus Extract, Propylene Glycol, Disodium EDTA, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Chlorella Vulgaris Extract, Butylene Glycol, Hydrogenated Vegetable Oil, Tocopherol, Persea Gratissima Leaf Extract, Equisetum Arvense Extract, Aphanizomenon Flos-Aquae Extract, Polygonum Fagopyrum Seed Extract, Sorbic Acid, Sodium Citrate, Citric Acid, Potassium Sorbate, Sodium Metabisulfite These ingredients are found in both products. Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount. 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. Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride (aka MCT Oil) is a lightweight emollient, solvent, and texture enhancer. It is considered a skin-softener by helping to prevent moisture loss. Though it behaves like an oil, it is not technically one due to its chemical composition. One perk of this ingredient is that it is very stable, resistant to oxidation, and unlikely to go rancid. In practice, that translates to a long shelf life and a consistently elegant skin feel. While there is an assumption Caprylic Triglyceride can clog pores due to it being derived from coconut oil, there is no research supporting this. Just patch test if you have concerns. Fractionated coconut oil and MCT Oil are both listed as Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride according to INCI. This is because INCI names are based on the ingredient’s final chemical composition and not its marketing name or source. This ingredient is treated as the gold standard fungal acne safe oil. Even though it is coconut derived, the problematic lauric acid is stripped out. This leaves just caprylic (C8) and capric (C10) acid. These chain lengths actually trend antifungal; a 2020 study found caprylic acid was enough to disrupt Malassezia furfur cell membrane, with a caprylic acid derivative damaging membrane structures at concentrations as low as 0.2%. 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 adju