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Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Biossance Squalane + Marine Algae Eye Cream versus Rovectin Calming Sensitive Lotus Cream .

Last updated on October 06, 2023. Published on August 19, 2022

Overview

What they are

These products are both vegan, cruelty-free, and reef safe . They have a total of 5 ingredients in common

Suited For

They're both likely to be good for dry skin, brightening skin and sensitive skin

Free From

They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, fragrances, parabens, silicones or sulfates

We independently verify ingredients, and our claims are backed by peer-reviewed research. Spot a product that need an update? Let us know.

Eye Moisturizer American Brand United States
General Moisturizer South Korean Brand South Korea

Eye Moisturizer

Eye moisturizers help add moisture back into the skin around the eyes; these can be creams, gels, or serums.

General Moisturizer

All-purpose moisturizers hydrate the top layer of skin cells.

Price

Ingredient Info

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alcohol-free
silicon-free
fragrance-free
sulfate-free
paraben-free
oil-free
fungal-acne safe
reef-safe
eu-allergen-free
vegan
cruelty-free
alcohol-free
silicon-free
fragrance-free
sulfate-free
paraben-free
oil-free
fungal-acne safe
reef-safe
eu-allergen-free
vegan
cruelty-free

At a glance

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Notable Ingredients

Vitamin E
Hyaluronic Acid
Peptides

Benefits

Hydrating (2)
Reduces Irritation
Brightening (2)

Notable Ingredients

Niacinamide
Ceramides

Benefits

Hydrating (2)
Good For Oily Skin
Redness Reducing (3)
Reduces Irritation (3)
Reduces Large Pores
Anti-Aging
Dark Spots
Scar Healing
Acne Fighting
Brightening (2)
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Ingredients Side-by-side

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Ingredients Explained

These ingredients are found in both products.

Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.

1
What it does: Skin Conditioning, Solvent
Community Rating: Loved

Water. It's the most common cosmetic ingredient of all. You'll usually see it at the top of ingredient lists, meaning that it makes up the largest part of the product.

So why is it so popular? Water most often acts as a solvent - this means that it helps dissolve other ingredients into the formulation.

You'll also recognize water as that liquid we all need to stay alive. Talk about multi-purpose! If you see this, drink a glass of water. Stay hydrated!

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Biossance Squalane + Marine Algae Eye Cream contains this as ingredient number 1.

Rovectin Calming Sensitive Lotus Cream contains this as ingredient number 11.

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What it does: Humectant, Skin Conditioning, Skin Protecting, Solvent
Community Rating: Loved

Glycerin is already naturally found in your skin. It helps moisturize and protect your skin.

A study from 2016 found glycerin to be more effective as a humectant than AHAs and hyaluronic acid.

As a humectant, it helps the skin stay hydrated by pulling moisture to your skin. The low molecular weight of glycerin allows it to pull moisture into the deeper layers of your skin.

Hydrated skin improves your skin barrier; Your skin barrier helps protect against irritants and bacteria.

Glycerin has also been found to have antimicrobial and antiviral properties. Due to these properties, glycerin is often used in wound and burn treatments.

In cosmetics, glycerin is usually derived from plants such as soybean or palm. However, it can also be sourced from animals, such as tallow or animal fat.

This ingredient is organic, colorless, odorless, and non-toxic.

Glycerin is the name for this ingredient in American English. British English uses Glycerol/Glycerine.

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Biossance Squalane + Marine Algae Eye Cream contains this as ingredient number 4.

Rovectin Calming Sensitive Lotus Cream contains this as ingredient number 2.

3
What it does: Emulsifying
Community Rating: Very Disliked

Sorbitan Olivate is created from the fatty acids in olive oil and sorbitol.

Sorbitan Olivate is an oil in water emulsifier. It helps stabilize a product by preventing oils and waters from separating. Sorbitan Olivate also helps hydrate the skin.

Manufacturers sell sorbitan olivate under the name OliveM 1000. OliveM 1000 a multifunctional ingredient. It is self-emulsifying. According to a manufacturer, OliveM 1000 does not disrupt natural skin biome.

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Biossance Squalane + Marine Algae Eye Cream contains this as ingredient number 5.

Rovectin Calming Sensitive Lotus Cream contains this as ingredient number 16.

4
What it does:
Community Rating: Disliked

Cetearyl Olivate is an emulsifier and texture enhancer. It is derived from the fatty acids of olive oil and Cetearyl alcohol, and is biodegradable.

As an emulsifier, it is used to prevent oils and waters from separating. It can also

Manufacturers use the name Olivem 1000. This ingredient has been found to preserve the natural microbiome of skin. Having a healthy microbiome helps keep our skin healthy and protects against harmful bacteria. This ingredient is grouped with Sorbitan Olivate under the name Olivem 1000.

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Biossance Squalane + Marine Algae Eye Cream contains this as ingredient number 6.

Rovectin Calming Sensitive Lotus Cream contains this as ingredient number 14.

5
What it does: Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Loved

Panthenol (also referred to as pro-vitamin B5) is a common ingredient that helps hydrate and soothe the skin.

lt is a humectant, meaning that it helps the skin attract and retain moisture.

Another benefit is the anti-inflammatory abilities. This means that it's great for sensitive, irritation-prone skin.

Once oxidized, panthenol converts to pantothenic acid. Panthothenic acid is found in all living cells.

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Biossance Squalane + Marine Algae Eye Cream contains this as ingredient number 9.

Rovectin Calming Sensitive Lotus Cream contains this as ingredient number 13.

Here's what our community thinks of the ingredients in these two products.

38% are loved or liked
14% have mixed ratings
43% are disliked or very disliked
5% have no rating yet
58% are loved or liked
17% have mixed ratings
17% are disliked or very disliked
8% have no rating yet

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Reviews

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Biossance Squalane + Marine Algae Eye Cream 21 ingredients

4.0 /5
from 4 ratings
Hydrating (2) Expensive (1) Works Well (1)
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Daniel.Chin

3 months ago · Combination Skin
Review

This has been fantastic for healing the skin around my eyes after a bout of nasty blepharitis caused by blasting my eyes with too much vitamin...

This has been fantastic for healing the skin around my eyes after a bout of nasty blepharitis caused by blasting my eyes with too much vitamin c.

Highly recommended for recovery of dry, damaged skin.

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KyleighWallace_646

16 days ago · Sensitive Skin
Review

Listen… it’s not bad, but it’s so overpriced for what it is. It’s a good eye moisturizer, but you can get the same thing from any random Korean...

Listen… it’s not bad, but it’s so overpriced for what it is. It’s a good eye moisturizer, but you can get the same thing from any random Korean brand for 20+ dollars less. You’re not going to see any results beyond more hydrated eyes lol… it did not eliminate my eye circles like the lady on Reddit told me it did :( , but if you’re really rich and don’t care, get it because it’s a solid eye moisturizer without irritating or unnecessary ingredients !

Rovectin Calming Sensitive Lotus Cream 24 ingredients

4.2 /5
from 6 ratings
Light (2) Doesn't Work (1) Great Value (1) Hydrating (1) No Scent (1) Works Well (1)
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sword

7 months ago · Oily Skin
Review

A Bit Comedogenic
I really wanted to like this cream, but it unfortunately clogged my pores a bit. I wanted to try it because lotus has calming and...

A Bit Comedogenic
I really wanted to like this cream, but it unfortunately clogged my pores a bit. I wanted to try it because lotus has calming and anti-inflammatory properties, and this cream was said to be light and suited for oily skin. It definitely has a nice texture and is effective at moisturizing, but I didn't notice any special calming or anti-inflammatory properties. Unfortunately, withing a few days and nights of using it, I started to have skin texture issues as well as whiteheads. I've stopped using it and my skin has returned to normal. The culprit ingredient is the prunus amygdalus dulcis oil.

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marianagaleas_409

5 months ago · Dry Skin
Review

Beautiful finish, lightweight but still moisturizing and hydrating enough for dry skin. I feel like it has helped brighten my complexion. i love...

Beautiful finish, lightweight but still moisturizing and hydrating enough for dry skin. I feel like it has helped brighten my complexion. i love that it has a little tack since 1. its doesn’t feel like its sliding off my face in the humidity and stays all day and 2. it works great as a primer for makeup to stick to and last all day

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