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Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of DERMAdoctor DD Eye Dermatologically Defining Eye Radiance Cream SPF 30 versus Neutrogena Hydro Boost Hydrating Gel Eye Cream .

Published on January 08, 2023

Overview

What they are

These products are both eye moisturizers. They have a total of 4 ingredients in common

Suited For

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

Free From

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

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

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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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
spf rating
30
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

Mineral UV Filter (2)
AHA (2)
Vitamin E (2)
Exfoliators
Ceramides
Peptides

Benefits

Hydrating (3)
Redness Reducing (2)
Reduces Irritation (3)
Skin Texture
Reduces Large Pores
Anti-Aging
Scar Healing
Acne Fighting
Brightening (5)

Concerns

May Worsen Oily Skin (2)
Acne Trigger (3)
Irritating
Rosacea (2)
Eczema

Benefits

Hydrating
Brightening

Concerns

May Worsen Oily Skin
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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
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.

DERMAdoctor DD Eye Dermatologically Defining Eye Radiance Cream SPF 30 contains this as ingredient number 21.

Neutrogena Hydro Boost Hydrating Gel Eye Cream contains this as ingredient number 17.

2
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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DERMAdoctor DD Eye Dermatologically Defining Eye Radiance Cream SPF 30 contains this as ingredient number 22.

Neutrogena Hydro Boost Hydrating Gel Eye Cream contains this as ingredient number 3.

3
What it does: Preservative
Community Rating: Very Disliked

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.

DERMAdoctor DD Eye Dermatologically Defining Eye Radiance Cream SPF 30 contains this as ingredient number 34.

Neutrogena Hydro Boost Hydrating Gel Eye Cream contains this as ingredient number 7.

4
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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DERMAdoctor DD Eye Dermatologically Defining Eye Radiance Cream SPF 30 contains this as ingredient number 44.

Neutrogena Hydro Boost Hydrating Gel Eye Cream contains this as ingredient number 1.

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

29% are loved or liked
18% have mixed ratings
42% are disliked or very disliked
11% have no rating yet
16% are loved or liked
11% have mixed ratings
68% are disliked or very disliked
5% have no rating yet

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