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CeraVe Skin Renewing Eye Cream Versus Estée Lauder Re-Nutriv Ultimate Lift Regenerating Youth Eye Creme

Eye Moisturizer
Eye Moisturizer
American Brand United States
American Brand United States

Updated on February 03, 2025

Overview

What they are

These products are both eye moisturizers. They have a total of 9 ingredients in common

Cool Features

They both contain hyaluronic acid and peptides

Suited For

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

Free From

They both do not contain any harsh alcohols or parabens

What's Inside

They both contain fragrances, silicones and sulfates

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

Ingredient Info

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About this product

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Key Ingredients

Benefits

Concerns

Key Ingredients

Benefits

Concerns

Ingredients Side-by-side

found in both products
Skin Renewing Eye Cream
Re-Nutriv Ultimate Lift Regenerating Youth Eye Creme

Water

Skin Conditioning

Cyclopentasiloxane

Emollient
Silicon Icon

Butylene Glycol

Humectant
1 / 0 Helps hydrate Dry Skin Icon

Glycerin

Humectant
0 / 0 Helps hydrate Dry Skin IconHelps brighten skin Icon

Dimethicone

Emollient
1 / 0 Silicon Icon

Caprylic/Capric/Myristic/Stearic Triglyceride

Emollient

Polysilicone-11

Swertia Chirata Extract

Humectant

Narcissus Tazetta Bulb Extract

Astringent
May cause irritation IconEU Allergen Icon

Laminaria Digitata Extract

Skin Protecting

Sodium Hyaluronate

Humectant
0 / 0 Hyaluronic Acid Icon

Anthemis Nobilis Flower Extract

Masking
Fragrance Icon

Cordyceps Sinensis Extract

Antioxidant
Antioxidant Icon

Fuscoporia Obliqua Sclerotium Extract

Skin Conditioning

Cucumis Sativus Fruit Extract

Emollient

Saccharomyces Lysate Extract

Humectant

Hypnea Musciformis Extract

Skin Protecting

Asparagopsis Armata Extract

Skin Protecting

Algae Extract

Emollient
May worsen Oily Skin Icon

Porphyridium Cruentum Extract

Skin Conditioning

Ascophyllum Nodosum Extract

Skin Conditioning

Laminaria Ochroleuca Extract

Skin Conditioning
Helps reduce irritation Icon

Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract

Astringent

Tocopheryl Acetate

Antioxidant
0 / 0 Vitamin E IconAntioxidant Icon

Euphrasia Officinalis Extract

Antimicrobial

Acetyl Hexapeptide-8

Humectant
Peptide IconHelps with Anti-Aging Icon

Gelidiella Acerosa Extract

Skin Protecting

Helianthus Annuus Seed Extract

Skin Conditioning

Artemia Extract

Skin Conditioning

Pyrus Malus Fruit Extract

Skin Conditioning

Hordeum Vulgare Extract

Emollient

Cetyl PEG/PPG-10/1 Dimethicone

Emulsifying
Silicon Icon

Cyclohexasiloxane

Emollient
Silicon Icon

Hydrogenated Polyisobutene

Emollient
1 / 2

Isononyl Isononanoate

Emollient

Trehalose

Humectant

Sorbitol

Humectant
0 / 0 Helps hydrate Dry Skin Icon

Acetyl Glucosamine

Skin Conditioning

Caprylyl Glycol

Emollient

Caffeine

Skin Conditioning

Lauryl PCA

Humectant

Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride

Masking

Lauryl PEG-9 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone

Skin Conditioning
Silicon Icon

Lactis Proteinum

Skin Conditioning

Polygonum Cuspidatum Root Extract

Antioxidant
Antioxidant Icon

Gold

Cosmetic Colorant

Hydrolyzed Wheat Protein

Skin Conditioning

Decarboxy Carnosine Hcl

Skin Conditioning

Propylene Glycol Dicaprate

Emollient

Pearl Powder

Ergothioneine

Antioxidant
Antioxidant Icon

Linoleic Acid

Cleansing
Helps hydrate Dry Skin IconMay worsen Oily Skin IconBad for Acne Prone Skin IconNot safe for Fungal Acne Icon

Glucose

Humectant

Glycine Soja Protein

Emulsifying

Yeast Extract

Skin Conditioning
Not safe for Fungal Acne Icon

Sucrose

Humectant

Citric Acid

Buffering
AHA IconGood for Oily Skin IconGood for Skin Texture IconGood for Minimizing Pores IconGood for Scar Healing IconHelps brighten skin IconMay worsen Rosacea Icon

Hexylene Glycol

Emulsifying
0-2 / 0-1

Triethoxycaprylylsilane

Polymethylsilsesquioxane

Silicon Icon

Cellulose

Absorbent

PEG/PPG-18/18 Dimethicone

Emulsifying
Silicon Icon

Alumina

Abrasive
Exfoliant Icon

Nylon-12

Non-Reef-Safe Icon

Cyclodextrin

Absorbent

Silica

Abrasive
Exfoliant IconMay worsen Eczema IconMay worsen Rosacea Icon

Dimethicone Crosspolymer

Emulsion Stabilising

Lecithin

Emollient

Magnesium Sulfate

Sulfate Icon

BHT

Antioxidant
Antioxidant Icon

Ethylbisiminomethylguaiacol Manganese Chloride

Antioxidant
Antioxidant Icon

Sodium Sulfite

Preservative
Preservative Icon

Sodium Metabisulfite

Antioxidant
Antioxidant IconPreservative Icon

Disodium EDTA

Phenoxyethanol

Preservative
Preservative Icon

Sodium Benzoate

Masking
Preservative Icon

Potassium Sorbate

Preservative
Preservative Icon

Mica

Cosmetic Colorant
May worsen Eczema Icon

CI 77891

Cosmetic Colorant

CI 77491

Cosmetic Colorant

Water, Cyclopentasiloxane, Butylene Glycol, Glycerin, Dimethicone, Caprylic/Capric/Myristic/Stearic Triglyceride, Polysilicone-11, Swertia Chirata Extract, Narcissus Tazetta Bulb Extract, Laminaria Digitata Extract, Sodium Hyaluronate, Anthemis Nobilis Flower Extract, Cordyceps Sinensis Extract, Fuscoporia Obliqua Sclerotium Extract, Cucumis Sativus Fruit Extract, Saccharomyces Lysate Extract, Hypnea Musciformis Extract, Asparagopsis Armata Extract, Algae Extract, Porphyridium Cruentum Extract, Ascophyllum Nodosum Extract, Laminaria Ochroleuca Extract, Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract, Tocopheryl Acetate, Euphrasia Officinalis Extract, Acetyl Hexapeptide-8, Gelidiella Acerosa Extract, Helianthus Annuus Seed Extract, Artemia Extract, Pyrus Malus Fruit Extract, Hordeum Vulgare Extract, Cetyl PEG/PPG-10/1 Dimethicone, Cyclohexasiloxane, Hydrogenated Polyisobutene, Isononyl Isononanoate, Trehalose, Sorbitol, Acetyl Glucosamine, Caprylyl Glycol, Caffeine, Lauryl PCA, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Lauryl PEG-9 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone, Lactis Proteinum, Polygonum Cuspidatum Root Extract, Gold, Hydrolyzed Wheat Protein, Decarboxy Carnosine Hcl, Propylene Glycol Dicaprate, Pearl Powder, Ergothioneine, Linoleic Acid, Glucose, Glycine Soja Protein, Yeast Extract, Sucrose, Citric Acid, Hexylene Glycol, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Polymethylsilsesquioxane, Cellulose, PEG/PPG-18/18 Dimethicone, Alumina, Nylon-12, Cyclodextrin, Silica, Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Lecithin, Magnesium Sulfate, BHT, Ethylbisiminomethylguaiacol Manganese Chloride, Sodium Sulfite, Sodium Metabisulfite, Disodium EDTA, Phenoxyethanol, Sodium Benzoate, Potassium Sorbate, Mica, CI 77891, CI 77491

Ingredients Explained

These ingredients are found in both products.

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

Skin Conditioning, Solvent

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. If you see this, drink a glass of water. Stay hydrated!

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Humectant, Skin Conditioning, Skin Protecting

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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Masking, Skin Conditioning

This ingredient is an emollient, solvent, and texture enhancer. It is considered a skin-softener by helping the skin prevent moisture loss.

It helps thicken a product's formula and makes it easier to spread by dissolving clumping compounds.

Caprylic Triglyceride is made by combining glycerin with coconut oil, forming a clear liquid.

While there is an assumption Caprylic Triglyceride can clog pores due to it being derived from coconut oil, there is no research supporting this.

Learn more about Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Emollient, Skin Conditioning, Skin Protecting

Dimethicone is a type of synthetic silicone created from natural materials such as quartz.

What it does:

Dimethicone comes in different viscosities:

Depending on the viscosity, dimethicone has different properties.

Ingredients lists don't always show which type is used, so we recommend reaching out to the brand if you have questions about the viscosity.

This ingredient is unlikely to cause irritation because it does not get absorbed into skin. However, people with silicone allergies should be careful about using this ingredient.

Note: Dimethicone may contribute to pilling. This is because it is not oil or water soluble, so pilling may occur when layered with products. When mixed with heavy oils in a formula, the outcome is also quite greasy.

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Skin Conditioning

Caffeine is most associated with coffee, tea, and cacao. In skincare, it helps with calming inflammation and is rich in antioxidants.

While caffeine is used to treat cellulite and and dark circles, further studies are needed to prove this. It has been believed to help with these skin conditions due to its ability to dilate blood vessels and increase blood flow.

Some studies are looking into caffeine's ability to protect against UV rays.

Learn more about Caffeine
Humectant, Skin Conditioning

Sodium Hyaluronate is hyaluronic acid's salt form. It is commonly derived from the sodium salt of hyaluronic acid.

Like hyaluronic acid, it is great at holding water and acts as a humectant. This makes it a great skin hydrating ingredient.

Sodium Hyaluronate is naturally occurring in our bodies and is mostly found in eye fluid and joints.

These are some other common types of Hyaluronic Acid:

Learn more about Sodium Hyaluronate
Preservative

Phenoxyethanol is a preservative that has germicide, antimicrobial, and aromatic properties. Studies show that phenoxyethanol can prevent microbial growth. By itself, it has a scent that is similar to that of a rose.

It's often used in formulations along with Caprylyl Glycol to preserve the shelf life of products.

Emollient, Humectant, Skin Conditioning

Caprylyl Glycol is a humectant and emollient, meaning it attracts and preserves moisture.

It is a common ingredient in many products, especially those designed to hydrate skin. The primary benefits are retaining moisture, skin softening, and promoting a healthy skin barrier.

Though Caprylyl Glycol is an alcohol derived from fatty acids, it is not the kind that can dry out skin.

This ingredient is also used as a preservative to extend the life of products. It has slight antimicrobial properties.

Learn more about Caprylyl Glycol
Humectant, Masking, Skin Conditioning

Butylene Glycol (or BG) is used within cosmetic products for a few different reasons:

  • It is a solvent, meaning that it helps to dissolve other ingredients. This also enhances the absorption of the product into one's skin.
  • It is a humectant, which means that it helps attract moisture into the skin.
  • It helps improve product application.
  • It has mild preservative properties.

Overall, Butylene Glycol is a safe and well-rounded ingredient that works well with other ingredients.

When to use

186 Routines
42% use in am
58% use in pm
98% use every day
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CeraVe Skin Renewing Eye Cream 33 ingredients

3.0 /5
from 1 rating
Drying (1)
LunarHekate's avatar

LunarHekate

1 year ago
Review

dried out under my eyes and actually made the fine lines worse, had to apply extra moisturizer to undereye area to negate the drying effects. Didn't do much for dark circles and only reduced appearance of fine lines a minimal amount (after extra moisturizer), effects not noticeable enough to be worth paying full price for imo.

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