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Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Clarins Re-Fresh Roll-On Eye De-Puffer versus Clarins Double Serum Eye .

Published on May 14, 2023

Overview

What they are

These products are both reef safe eye moisturizers. They have a total of 17 ingredients in common

Cool Features

They both contain exfoliants and Vitamin E

Suited For

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

Free From

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

What's Inside

They both contain harsh alcohols and fragrances

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Eye Moisturizer French Brand France
Eye Moisturizer French Brand France

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.

Price

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Buy Re-Fresh Roll-On Eye De-Puffer

Starts at $16.91
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Starts at $42.00

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
Exfoliators
Hyaluronic Acid

Benefits

Hydrating (2)
Redness Reducing
Reduces Irritation
Brightening (2)

Concerns

Rosacea
Eczema

Notable Ingredients

Vitamin E
Exfoliators (2)

Benefits

Hydrating (3)
Brightening (2)

Concerns

Drying
May Worsen Oily Skin
Irritating
Rosacea (2)
Eczema (2)
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Ingredients Compared

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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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Clarins Re-Fresh Roll-On Eye De-Puffer contains this as ingredient number 1.

Clarins Double Serum Eye contains this as ingredient number 1.

2
What it does: Solvent
Community Rating: Liked

Propanediol helps absorb ingredients into your skin, boosting their benefits. It can act as an emollient, making your skin softer. Propanediol can help products last longer by boosting the properties of preservatives within the formulation.

Propanediol is not likely to cause sensitivity and considered safe to use.

It is derived from corn or petroleum with a clear color and no scent.

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Clarins Re-Fresh Roll-On Eye De-Puffer contains this as ingredient number 3.

Clarins Double Serum Eye contains this as ingredient number 2.

3
What it does: Absorbent, Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Loved

Boron Nitride is compound consisting of boron and nitrogen. It is used to absorb oil and modify adherence/ slip in products.

This means it is often used in makeup products to help them last longer.

Clarins Re-Fresh Roll-On Eye De-Puffer contains this as ingredient number 5.

Clarins Double Serum Eye contains this as ingredient number 5.

4
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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Clarins Re-Fresh Roll-On Eye De-Puffer contains this as ingredient number 6.

Clarins Double Serum Eye contains this as ingredient number 3.

5
What it does: Skin Conditioning, Solvent
Community Rating: Mixed

Pentylene glycol is typically used within a product to thicken it. It also adds a smooth, soft, and moisturizing feel to the product. It is naturally found in plants such as sugar beets.

The hydrophilic trait of Pentylene Glycol makes it a humectant. As a humectant, Pentylene Glycol helps draw moisture from the air to your skin. This can help keep your skin hydrated.

This property also makes Pentylene Glycol a great texture enhancer. It can help thicken or emulsify a product. Emulsifiers help stabilize a product. It does this by preventing certain ingredients from separating.

Pentylene Glycol also acts as a mild preservative and helps to keep a product microbe-free.

Some people may experience mild eye and skin irritation from Pentylene Glycol. We always recommend speaking with a professional about using this ingredient in your routine.

Pentylene Glycol has a low molecular weight and is part of the 1,2-glycol family.

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Clarins Re-Fresh Roll-On Eye De-Puffer contains this as ingredient number 8.

Clarins Double Serum Eye contains this as ingredient number 10.

6
What it does: Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Loved

Caffeine is most associated with coffee, tea, and cacao. In skincare, it helps with calming inflammation and anti-aging.

Caffeine is an antioxidants, which help with the signs of aging. This is because antioxidants help fight skin-damaging free radical molecules.

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.

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Clarins Re-Fresh Roll-On Eye De-Puffer contains this as ingredient number 11.

Clarins Double Serum Eye contains this as ingredient number 6.

7
What it does: Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Mixed

Ethylhexylglycerin (we can't pronounce this either) is commonly used as a preservative and skin softener. It is derived from glyceryl.

You might see Ethylhexylglycerin often paired with other preservatives such as phenoxyethanol. Ethylhexylglycerin has been found to increase the effectiveness of these other preservatives.

Clarins Re-Fresh Roll-On Eye De-Puffer contains this as ingredient number 15.

Clarins Double Serum Eye contains this as ingredient number 13.

8
What it does: Antioxidant, Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Liked

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.

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Clarins Re-Fresh Roll-On Eye De-Puffer contains this as ingredient number 16.

Clarins Double Serum Eye contains this as ingredient number 12.

9
What it does: Emulsion Stabilising
Community Rating: Disliked

Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6 is a texture enhancer and pH adjuster.

It is be used to thicken water-based products and create a gel-texture with a velvet feel.

One manufacturer claims this ingredient to have a pH range of 2-8 and to be biodegradable.

Learn more about Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6

Clarins Re-Fresh Roll-On Eye De-Puffer contains this as ingredient number 17.

Clarins Double Serum Eye contains this as ingredient number 7.

10
What it does:
Community Rating: Disliked

Disodium EDTA plays a role in making products more stable by aiding other preservatives.

It is a chelating agent, meaning it neutralizes metal ions that may be found in a product.

Disodium EDTA is a salt of edetic acid and is found to be safe in cosmetic ingredients.

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Clarins Re-Fresh Roll-On Eye De-Puffer contains this as ingredient number 18.

Clarins Double Serum Eye contains this as ingredient number 17.

11
What it does: Tonic

We don't have a description for Escin.

Clarins Re-Fresh Roll-On Eye De-Puffer contains this as ingredient number 19.

Clarins Double Serum Eye contains this as ingredient number 15.

12
What it does: Skin Conditioning, Soothing

We don't have a description for Marrubium Vulgare Extract.

Clarins Re-Fresh Roll-On Eye De-Puffer contains this as ingredient number 22.

Clarins Double Serum Eye contains this as ingredient number 26.

13
What it does: Buffering, Masking
Community Rating: Disliked

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:

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Clarins Re-Fresh Roll-On Eye De-Puffer contains this as ingredient number 23.

Clarins Double Serum Eye contains this as ingredient number 30.

14
What it does: Masking
Community Rating: Very Disliked

Phenethyl Alcohol is a colorless and aromatic alohol. It is naturally occuring in essential oils.

The scent of this ingredient is floral and often compared to rose.

Like other alcohols, this ingredient helps prevent the growth of bacteria. However, its main purpose is to impact a fragrance.

Learn more about Phenethyl Alcohol

Clarins Re-Fresh Roll-On Eye De-Puffer contains this as ingredient number 24.

Clarins Double Serum Eye contains this as ingredient number 31.

15
What it does: Skin Conditioning

We don't have a description for Furcellaria Lumbricalis Extract.

Clarins Re-Fresh Roll-On Eye De-Puffer contains this as ingredient number 27.

Clarins Double Serum Eye contains this as ingredient number 32.

16
What it does: Preservative
Community Rating: Disliked

Potassium Sorbate is a preservative used to prevent yeast and mold in products. It is commonly found in both cosmetic and food products.

Potassium sorbate is potassium salt derived from sorbic acid. Sorbic acid is a natural antibiotic and effective against fungus.

Potassium sorbate and sorbic acid can be found in baked goods, cheeses, dried meats, dried fruit, ice cream, pickles, wine, yogurt, and more.

Potassium sorbate is often used with stronger preservatives.

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Clarins Re-Fresh Roll-On Eye De-Puffer contains this as ingredient number 30.

Clarins Double Serum Eye contains this as ingredient number 33.

17
What it does: Skin Conditioning

We don't have a description for Lapsana Communis Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract.

Clarins Re-Fresh Roll-On Eye De-Puffer contains this as ingredient number 31.

Clarins Double Serum Eye contains this as ingredient number 35.

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

28% are loved or liked
19% have mixed ratings
34% are disliked or very disliked
19% have no rating yet
31% are loved or liked
17% have mixed ratings
29% are disliked or very disliked
23% have no rating yet

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Clarins Re-Fresh Roll-On Eye De-Puffer 32 ingredients

2.0 /5
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Lakooo

1 year ago · Combination Skin
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Better than nothing, but worse than most
Even Boots Ingredients caffeine eye cream is more effective than this. Also, the My Clarins line (which...

Better than nothing, but worse than most
Even Boots Ingredients caffeine eye cream is more effective than this. Also, the My Clarins line (which Re-Fresh is part of) is vegan, but Clarins overall is not cruelty free, so there are brands with better ethics, too.

Clarins Double Serum Eye 35 ingredients

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