Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Cetaphil Hydrating Eye Gel Cream versus Paula's Choice Omega+ Complex Eye Cream .
Published on December 29, 2020
Overview
What they are
These products are both eye moisturizers. They have a total of 19 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain exfoliants, hyaluronic acid, niacinamide and Vitamin E
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for fighting acne, anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin, sensitive skin, oily skin, reducing pores and dark spots
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, parabens or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain fragrances and oils
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Eye Moisturizer
Eye moisturizers help add moisture back into the skin around the eyes; these can be creams, gels, or serums.
Eye Moisturizer
Eye moisturizers help add moisture back into the skin around the eyes; these can be creams, gels, or serums.
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Ingredient Info
Cetaphil Hydrating Eye Gel Cream 50 ingredients
Paula's Choice Omega+ Complex Eye Cream 67 ingredients
Alcohol Free
This product is free of harsh alcohols 🎉
Contains Silicon
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Contains Fragrance
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Sulfate Free
This product is free of sulfates 🎉
Paraben Free
This product is free of parabens 🎉
Contains Oils
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Not Malassezia Safe
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Reef Safe
This product is free of ingredients that damage reefs 🎉
EU Allergen Free
This product is free of EU allergens 🎉
Non Vegan
This product is not vegan 😥
Not Cruelty Free
This product is not cruelty-free 😥
Alcohol Free
This product is free of harsh alcohols 🎉
Silicon Free
This product is free of silicons 🎉
Contains Fragrance
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Sulfate Free
This product is free of sulfates 🎉
Paraben Free
This product is free of parabens 🎉
Contains Oils
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Not Malassezia Safe
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- Cetyl Palmitate
- Persea Gratissima Oil
- Borago Officinalis Seed Oil
- Salvia Hispanica Seed Oil
- Linum Usitatissimum Seed Oil
- Limnanthes Alba Seed Oil
- Olea Europaea Fruit Oil
- Passiflora Edulis Seed Oil
- Linoleic Acid
- Linolenic Acid
- Arginine
- Oleic Acid
- Hydrogenated Olive Oil
- Olea Europaea Oil Unsaponifiables
- Ascorbyl Palmitate
- Sorbitan Oleate
Not Reef Safe
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EU Allergen Free
This product is free of EU allergens 🎉
Non Vegan
This product is not vegan 😥
Cruelty Free
This product is cruelty-free 🎉
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Cetaphil Hydrating Eye Gel Cream 50 ingredients
Paula's Choice Omega+ Complex Eye Cream 67 ingredients
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Ingredients that are highlighted in purple are present in both products.
Cetaphil Hydrating Eye Gel Cream 50 ingredients
Paula's Choice Omega+ Complex Eye Cream 67 ingredients
Water • Cyclopentasiloxane • Dimethicone Crosspolymer • Glycerin • Hdi/Trimethylol Hexyllactone Crosspolymer • Butylene Glycol • Octyldodecanol • Dihydroxyisopropyl Capryloylcaprylamide • Niacinamide • Polysorbate 80 • Sodium Hyaluronate • Sodium Polyacrylate • Tocopheryl Acetate • Portulaca Oleracea Extract • Crithmum Maritimum Extract • Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract • Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract • Poria Cocos Extract • Vitis Vinifera Seed Oil • Camellia Sinensis Seed Oil • Limnanthes Alba Seed Oil • Hydrogenated Vegetable Oil • Sorbitan Olivate • Sucrose Cocoate • Caprylyl Glycol • Bisabolol • Dimethicone • Cetyl Palmitate • Sorbitan Palmitate • Serine • Phytosterols • Alanine • Glycine • Trideceth-6 • Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride • Sodium Carboxymethyl Beta-Glucan • Myristoyl/Palmitoyl Oxostearamide/Arachamide Mea • Biotinoyl Hexapeptide-2 Amide • Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer • Peg/Ppg-18/18 Dimethicone • Xanthan Gum • Silica • Glyceryl Stearate • Sorbitan Stearate • Phenoxyethanol • Polyvinyl Alcohol • Cetearyl Alcohol • Stearic Acid • Citric Acid • Parfum
Water • Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride • Butylene Glycol • Neopentyl Glycol Diheptanoate • Cetyl Palmitate • Nylon-12 • Propanediol • Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer • Propylene Glycol Dibenzoate • Persea Gratissima Oil • Borago Officinalis Seed Oil • Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate • Squalane • Niacinamide • Salvia Hispanica Seed Oil • Linum Usitatissimum Seed Oil • Limnanthes Alba Seed Oil • Olea Europaea Fruit Oil • Passiflora Edulis Seed Oil • Ceramide EOP • Ceramide NP • Ceramide AP • Sodium Hyaluronate • Cholesterol • Morus Alba Root Extract • Arctostaphylos Uva-Ursi Leaf Extract • Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract • Linoleic Acid • Linolenic Acid • Serine • Alanine • Proline • Arginine • Threonine • Phytosphingosine • Phytosterols • Sodium PCA • Glycine • Oleic Acid • Glutamic Acid • Lysine Hcl • Lecithin • Adenosine • Sodium Lactate • Hydrogenated Olive Oil • Euterpe Oleracea Sterols • Olea Europaea Oil Unsaponifiables • Phytic Acid • Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract • Anastatica Hierochuntica Extract • Glycerin • PCA • Betaine • Pullulan • Carbomer • Sclerotium Gum • Sodium Citrate • Citric Acid • Ascorbyl Palmitate • Tocopheryl Acetate • Silica • Sorbitan Oleate • Xanthan Gum • Sodium Lauroyl Lactylate • Phenoxyethanol • Ethylhexylglycerin • Chlorphenesin
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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.
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!
Learn more about WaterCetaphil Hydrating Eye Gel Cream contains this as ingredient number 1.
Paula's Choice Omega+ Complex Eye Cream contains this as ingredient number 1.
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.
Learn more about GlycerinCetaphil Hydrating Eye Gel Cream contains this as ingredient number 4.
Paula's Choice Omega+ Complex Eye Cream contains this as ingredient number 51.
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.
Overall, Butylene Glycol is a safe and well-rounded ingredient. It is unlikely to irritate skin, and works well with pretty much all other ingredients.
Cetaphil Hydrating Eye Gel Cream contains this as ingredient number 6.
Paula's Choice Omega+ Complex Eye Cream contains this as ingredient number 3.
Niacinamide has emerged as an all-star ingredient due to its many benefits.
It is known to treat acne by reducing inflammation. It also helps fade dark-spots and strengthen the skin by promoting the growth of the ceramide barrier.
Other benefits include smoothing wrinkles and minimizing redness.
The cherry on top? Niacinamide can also help build keratin, a protein that keeps skin firm.
When incorporating niacinamide into your routine, look out for concentration amounts. Typically, 5% niacinamide provides benefits such as fading dark spots. However, if you have sensitive skin, it is better to begin with a smaller concentration.
Niacinamide can be mixed with other ingredients to boost benefits. For instance, it has shown to be effective when used with copper, folic acid, and zinc to treat acne.
Learn more about NiacinamideCetaphil Hydrating Eye Gel Cream contains this as ingredient number 9.
Paula's Choice Omega+ Complex Eye Cream contains this as ingredient number 14.
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 HyaluronateCetaphil Hydrating Eye Gel Cream contains this as ingredient number 11.
Paula's Choice Omega+ Complex Eye Cream contains this as ingredient number 23.
Tocopheryl Acetate is AKA Vitamin E. It is an antioxidant and protects your skin from free radicals. Free radicals damage the skin by breaking down collagen.
One study found using Tocopheryl Acetate with Vitamin C decreased the number of sunburned cells.
Tocopheryl Acetate is commonly found in both skincare and dietary supplements.
Learn more about Tocopheryl AcetateCetaphil Hydrating Eye Gel Cream contains this as ingredient number 13.
Paula's Choice Omega+ Complex Eye Cream contains this as ingredient number 60.
Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract is an extract of the roots of Licorice. It has been found to have several benefits such as skin hydrating, conditioning, and soothing.
One component, glabridin, has extra potent antioxidant and soothing properties. It has also been found to block pigmentation from UVB rays in guinea pigs.
Licorice Root also contains a flavonoid. Flavonoids are a natural substance from in plants. Flavonoids also have antioxidant properties.
Another component, glycyrrhizin, has been found to have anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial benefits. This may make licorice root extract effective at treating acne. However, more research is needed to support this.
Liquiritin is one of the flavone compounds found in licorice. It has been found to help lighten skin by preventing tyrosinase from reacting with tyrosine. When the two react, protein is converted to melanin. Melanin is the substance in your body that gives your features pigmentation.
Learn more about Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root ExtractCetaphil Hydrating Eye Gel Cream contains this as ingredient number 16.
Paula's Choice Omega+ Complex Eye Cream contains this as ingredient number 27.
Limnanthes Alba Seed Oil is the oil extracted from the seeds of the meadowfoam plant. This oil is non-fragrant and is an emollient. As an emollient, meadowfoam seed oil helps soften and hydrate the skin.
Due to its structure, meadowfoam seed oil is stable and has a long shelf life. It has the highest concentration of stable fatty-acids among plant oils. This makeup helps prevent it from degrading once exposed to oxygen.
Meadowfoam, Limnanthes alba, Limnanthaceae., is native to California and Oregon.
Learn more about Limnanthes Alba Seed OilCetaphil Hydrating Eye Gel Cream contains this as ingredient number 21.
Paula's Choice Omega+ Complex Eye Cream contains this as ingredient number 17.
Cetyl Palmitate is a wax-like substance.
It comes from palmitic acid and palmityl alcohol. Cetyl Palmitate may not be safe for Malassezia folliculitis, or fungal-acne.
This ingredient is naturally found in the guava fruit and stony corals.
Learn more about Cetyl PalmitateCetaphil Hydrating Eye Gel Cream contains this as ingredient number 28.
Paula's Choice Omega+ Complex Eye Cream contains this as ingredient number 5.
Serine is an amino acid naturally found in our body. Our bodies use amino acids to create protein.
Amino-acids help give keep our skin hydrated. They play an important role in the skin barrier, which keeps the skin plump and firm.
Serine is a non-essential amino acid, meaning we don't need to obtain it from eating foods.
Learn more about SerineCetaphil Hydrating Eye Gel Cream contains this as ingredient number 30.
Paula's Choice Omega+ Complex Eye Cream contains this as ingredient number 30.
We don't have a description for Phytosterols.
Cetaphil Hydrating Eye Gel Cream contains this as ingredient number 31.
Paula's Choice Omega+ Complex Eye Cream contains this as ingredient number 36.
Alanine is an amino acid and is already found in the human body.
Alanine has antioxidant properties and can help with anti-aging.
Alanine is used by fibrous proteins such as collagen, elastin, and keratin. These three help make a strong skin barrier. Having a healthy skin barrier leads to more plump and youthful skin.
Learn more about AlanineCetaphil Hydrating Eye Gel Cream contains this as ingredient number 32.
Paula's Choice Omega+ Complex Eye Cream contains this as ingredient number 31.
Glycine is an amino acid that helps build proteins. It is already present in our skin as our bodies produce them naturally.
Glycine helps keep skin hydrated and reduce signs of aging. Amino acids help transport moisture throughout our skin; glycine already plays a role in helping keep our skin moisturized.
As collagen is made up of glycine and other amino acids, it is believed Glycine may help our skin produce more collagen. Collagen helps keep skin plump and firm.
Learn more about GlycineCetaphil Hydrating Eye Gel Cream contains this as ingredient number 33.
Paula's Choice Omega+ Complex Eye Cream contains this as ingredient number 38.
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride is an emollient, solvent, and texture enhancer. It is considered a skin-softener by helping the skin prevent moisture loss.
Within a product, Caprylic Triglyceride can thicken the product and make spreadability easier by dissolving clumping compounds. An added benefit of Caprylic Triglyceride is its antioxidant properties.
Caprylic Triglyceride is made by combining glycerin with coconut oil, forming a clear liquid. Caprylic Triglyceride has not been found to be toxic for human use in concentrations under 50%.
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 TriglycerideCetaphil Hydrating Eye Gel Cream contains this as ingredient number 35.
Paula's Choice Omega+ Complex Eye Cream contains this as ingredient number 2.
Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer (let's call it AAVC for short) is a synthetically created polymer. It's used as a film-forming agent and used to thicken the consistency of products.
AAVC is able to increase the consistency and viscosity of products due to its large molecule size. It also prevents ingredients from separating.
Cetaphil Hydrating Eye Gel Cream contains this as ingredient number 39.
Paula's Choice Omega+ Complex Eye Cream contains this as ingredient number 8.
Xanthan gum is used as a stabilizer and thickener within cosmetic products. It helps give products a sticky, thick feeling - preventing them from being too runny.
On the technical side of things, xanthan gum is a polysaccharide - a combination consisting of multiple sugar molecules bonded together.
Xanthan gum is a pretty common and great ingredient. It is a natural, non-toxic, non-irritating ingredient that is also commonly used in food products.
Learn more about Xanthan GumCetaphil Hydrating Eye Gel Cream contains this as ingredient number 41.
Paula's Choice Omega+ Complex Eye Cream contains this as ingredient number 63.
Silica is a mineral naturally found in our skin. It helps to thicken and smooth the texture of a product. It also acts as an agent for other ingredients by increasing the absorption of other ingredients into the skin.
Silica is often used for absorption and can help reduce shine when products are applied. Silica occurs in naturally in materials like clay and sandstone, and it can also be produced synthetically.
Silica is present naturally within the skin during collagen production and when reducing inflammation.
Learn more about SilicaCetaphil Hydrating Eye Gel Cream contains this as ingredient number 42.
Paula's Choice Omega+ Complex Eye Cream contains this as ingredient number 61.
Phenoxyethanol is a preservative that has germicide, antimicrobial, and aromatic properties. Studies show that phenoxyethanol can prevent germ and 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.
Cetaphil Hydrating Eye Gel Cream contains this as ingredient number 45.
Paula's Choice Omega+ Complex Eye Cream contains this as ingredient number 65.
Citric Acid is an AHA derived from citrus fruits (think oranges, lemons, and limes!).
If you spot Citric Acid near the end of an ingredient list, it's likely there as a pH adjuster rather than an active ingredient.
As an AHA, Citric Acid removes the top layer of skin cells from the newer layer of skin underneath. This helps skin to remove dark spots and look more even.
Read more about some other popular AHA's here:
Learn more about Citric AcidCetaphil Hydrating Eye Gel Cream contains this as ingredient number 49.
Paula's Choice Omega+ Complex Eye Cream contains this as ingredient number 58.
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