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Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Dr Sam’s Flawless Nightly Eye Serum versus La Roche-Posay Redermic R Eyes Anti-Aging Eye Cream with Retinol .

Published on May 02, 2023

Overview

What they are

These products are both reef safe eye moisturizers. They have a total of 3 ingredients in common

Cool Features

They both contain retinoid

Suited For

They're both likely to be good for fighting acne, anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin, oily skin, reducing pores, scar healing, dark spots and better texture

Free From

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

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Eye Moisturizer Irish Brand Ireland
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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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

PHA
Retinoid
Vitamin C
Niacinamide

Benefits

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

Concerns

Drying
May Worsen Oily Skin
Irritating

Notable Ingredients

Retinoid (2)
Hyaluronic Acid

Benefits

Hydrating
Good For Oily Skin (2)
Skin Texture (2)
Reduces Large Pores (2)
Anti-Aging (3)
Dark Spots (2)
Scar Healing (3)
Acne Fighting (2)
Brightening (2)

Concerns

Drying (2)
May Worsen Oily Skin (2)
Acne Trigger (2)
Irritating (2)
Eczema (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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Dr Sam’s Flawless Nightly Eye Serum contains this as ingredient number 1.

La Roche-Posay Redermic R Eyes Anti-Aging Eye Cream with Retinol contains this as ingredient number 1.

2
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.

Dr Sam’s Flawless Nightly Eye Serum contains this as ingredient number 11.

La Roche-Posay Redermic R Eyes Anti-Aging Eye Cream with Retinol contains this as ingredient number 23.

3
What it does: Buffering
Community Rating: Mixed

Sodium Hydroxide is also known as lye or caustic soda. It is used to adjust the pH of products; many ingredients require a specific pH to be effective.

In small amounts, sodium hydroxide is considered safe to use. However, large amounts may cause chemical burns due to its high alkaline.

Your skin has a natural pH and acid mantle. This acid mantle helps prevent harmful bacteria from breaking through. The acid mantle also helps keep your skin hydrated.

"Alkaline" refers to a high pH level. A low pH level would be considered acidic.

Learn more about Sodium Hydroxide

Dr Sam’s Flawless Nightly Eye Serum contains this as ingredient number 14.

La Roche-Posay Redermic R Eyes Anti-Aging Eye Cream with Retinol contains this as ingredient number 14.

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

32% are loved or liked
14% have mixed ratings
50% are disliked or very disliked
5% have no rating yet
39% are loved or liked
13% have mixed ratings
35% are disliked or very disliked
13% have no rating yet

Usage

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