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Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of DRMTLGY Luminous Eye Corrector SPF 41 Medium versus Colorescience Total Eye 3-in-1 Renewal Therapy SPF35 .

Last updated on March 22, 2024. Published on March 23, 2024

Overview

Cool Features

They both contain exfoliants, peptides and SPF

Suited For

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

Free From

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

What's Inside

They both contain silicones

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Concealer American Brand United States
Eye Moisturizer American Brand United States

Concealer

A liquid or cream used to hide blemishes on the skin.

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

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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
41
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
35

At a glance

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Notable Ingredients

Mineral UV Filter (2)
Exfoliators
Ceramides (3)
Peptides (3)

Benefits

Hydrating (5)
Redness Reducing (4)
Reduces Irritation (3)
Anti-Aging (3)
Acne Fighting
Brightening

Concerns

Drying
Acne Trigger
Rosacea (2)
Eczema

Notable Ingredients

Mineral UV Filter (2)
Vitamin E
Exfoliators (2)
Hyaluronic Acid
Peptides

Benefits

Hydrating (4)
Redness Reducing
Reduces Irritation (2)
Anti-Aging
Scar Healing
Acne Fighting
Brightening (2)

Concerns

Drying
Acne Trigger
Irritating
Rosacea (2)
Eczema (2)
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Ingredients Compared

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Ingredients Explained

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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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DRMTLGY Luminous Eye Corrector SPF 41 Medium contains this as ingredient number 1.

Colorescience Total Eye 3-in-1 Renewal Therapy SPF35 contains this as ingredient number 3.

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What it does: Emollient, Skin Conditioning, Skin Protecting
Community Rating: Very Disliked

Dimethicone is a silicone used for making products smooth and silky. It also has the added benefit of sealing in hydration. The amount of dimethicone found in beauty products is considered safe and non-comedogenic, meaning it won't clog pores.

Dimethicone has been found increase absorption in skin, boosting the benefits of other ingredients. While there is concern for the safety of dimethicone, the levels used in skincare are safe for use.

DRMTLGY Luminous Eye Corrector SPF 41 Medium contains this as ingredient number 2.

Colorescience Total Eye 3-in-1 Renewal Therapy SPF35 contains this as ingredient number 33.

3
What it does: Masking, Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Mixed

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.

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DRMTLGY Luminous Eye Corrector SPF 41 Medium contains this as ingredient number 5.

Colorescience Total Eye 3-in-1 Renewal Therapy SPF35 contains this as ingredient number 6.

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What it does: Emulsion Stabilising
Community Rating: Very Disliked

Dimethicone Crosspolymer is a silicone created by modifying dimethicone with hydrocarbon side chains. Due to its large size, it does not penetrate skin. It is considered non-occlusive.

Dimethicone Crosspolymer is used to stabilize and thicken products. It also helps give products a silky feel.

DRMTLGY Luminous Eye Corrector SPF 41 Medium contains this as ingredient number 8.

Colorescience Total Eye 3-in-1 Renewal Therapy SPF35 contains this as ingredient number 11.

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What it does: Emulsifying
Community Rating: Disliked

Polyhydroxystearic Acid is a soft wax made from castor oil.

It is is a texture thickener, emulsifier, and film-former. Emulsifiers prevent ingredients from separating, such as oils and waters.

Polyhydroxystearic Acid may not be fungal acne safe.

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DRMTLGY Luminous Eye Corrector SPF 41 Medium contains this as ingredient number 12.

Colorescience Total Eye 3-in-1 Renewal Therapy SPF35 contains this as ingredient number 31.

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What it does: Masking
Community Rating: Very Disliked

Chances are, you eat sodium chloride every day. Sodium Chloride is also known as table salt.

This ingredient has many purposes in skincare: thickener, emulsifier, and exfoliator.

You'll most likely find this ingredient in cleansers where it is used to create a gel-like texture. As an emulsifier, it also prevents ingredients from separating.

There is much debate on whether this ingredient is comedogenic. The short answer - comedogenic ratings don't tell the whole story. Learn more about comegodenic ratings here.

The concensus about this ingredient causing acne seems to be divided. Research is needed to understand if this ingredient does cause acne.

Scrubs may use salt as the primary exfoliating ingredient.

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DRMTLGY Luminous Eye Corrector SPF 41 Medium contains this as ingredient number 13.

Colorescience Total Eye 3-in-1 Renewal Therapy SPF35 contains this as ingredient number 28.

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What it does: Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Very Disliked

Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer is a silicone used to improve the texture of products and absorb oil. It does not get absorbed into the skin.

Like other silicones, Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer helps condition the skin by creating a barrier. In this sense, it can act as an emollient and trap moisture in.

DRMTLGY Luminous Eye Corrector SPF 41 Medium contains this as ingredient number 16.

Colorescience Total Eye 3-in-1 Renewal Therapy SPF35 contains this as ingredient number 29.

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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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DRMTLGY Luminous Eye Corrector SPF 41 Medium contains this as ingredient number 18.

Colorescience Total Eye 3-in-1 Renewal Therapy SPF35 contains this as ingredient number 8.

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What it does: Abrasive, Absorbent
Community Rating: Disliked

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.

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DRMTLGY Luminous Eye Corrector SPF 41 Medium contains this as ingredient number 27.

Colorescience Total Eye 3-in-1 Renewal Therapy SPF35 contains this as ingredient number 30.

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What it does: Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Liked

Palmitoyl Tripeptide-5 isn't fungal acne safe and is a peptide.

DRMTLGY Luminous Eye Corrector SPF 41 Medium contains this as ingredient number 37.

Colorescience Total Eye 3-in-1 Renewal Therapy SPF35 contains this as ingredient number 17.

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What it does: Cosmetic Colorant
Community Rating: Mixed

Ci 77499 is also hydrated iron III oxide. It is created from mixing red and black iron oxides. This helps give shades of darkness to a product.

Iron III oxides are classified as inorganic chemicals for coloring.

DRMTLGY Luminous Eye Corrector SPF 41 Medium contains this as ingredient number 48.

Colorescience Total Eye 3-in-1 Renewal Therapy SPF35 contains this as ingredient number 43.

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What it does: Cosmetic Colorant, Skin Protecting, UV Absorber, UV Filter
Community Rating: Liked

Zinc Oxide is a mineral broad-spectrum UV filter; it is the broadest UVA and UVB reflector approved by the FDA. While it is most commonly man-made for cosmetics, it can naturally occur in zincite, a rare mineral.

Today, traditional and nano-sized zinc oxide can be found in beauty products. Nano-sized zinc oxide can enhance a product's UV protection. While it is not believed to have a negative effect on skin, nano-zinc oxide can be harmful to coral reefs.

More about harmful reef ingredients here.

Zinc Oxide also has antibacterial and calming properties. It is not water soluble.

Zinc has been used throughout history as an ingredient in paint and medicine. An Indian text from 500BC is believed to list zinc oxide as a salve for open wound. The Ancient Greek physician Dioscorides has also mentioned the use of zinc as an ointment in 1AD.

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DRMTLGY Luminous Eye Corrector SPF 41 Medium contains this as ingredient number 49.

Colorescience Total Eye 3-in-1 Renewal Therapy SPF35 contains this as ingredient number 2.

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What it does: Cosmetic Colorant, UV Absorber, UV Filter
Community Rating: Mixed

Titanium dioxide is known for its UVA and UVB protection properties. It is non-comedogenic and non-irritating. Titanium Dioxide is a physical sunscreen. Physical sunscreens reflect light and prevent it from reaching your skin.

Protecting your skin against UV radiation can prevent the signs of aging. Sun damage is associated with fine-lines, wrinkles, loss of firmness, and hyperpigmentation. Titanium dioxide can help prevent premature aging.

With modern production, nano-scale or fine-grade titanium dioxide can be easily produced for cosmetics. In sunscreen, titanium dioxide absorbs UV light. Our skin is not able to absorb Titanium dioxide, even nanoparticles.

Titanium itself is the 9th most common element in the Earth's crust. Titanium dioxide is formed when oxygen is introduced and can be found in ores, dust, sand, and soil.

Pure titanium dioxide is a white powder that is used in many products to add or change color.

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DRMTLGY Luminous Eye Corrector SPF 41 Medium contains this as ingredient number 50.

Colorescience Total Eye 3-in-1 Renewal Therapy SPF35 contains this as ingredient number 1.

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42% are loved or liked
14% have mixed ratings
34% are disliked or very disliked
10% have no rating yet
33% are loved or liked
16% have mixed ratings
42% are disliked or very disliked
9% have no rating yet

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