First Aid Beauty Retinol Eye Cream With Squalane + Ceramides Versus La Roche-Posay Redermic R Eyes Anti-Aging Eye Cream with Retinol
Updated on August 14, 2024
Overview
What they are
These products are both reef safe eye moisturizers. They have a total of 10 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain hyaluronic acid and 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 or parabens
What's Inside
They both contain silicones
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Ingredient Info
First Aid Beauty Retinol Eye Cream With Squalane + Ceramides 63 ingredients
La Roche-Posay Redermic R Eyes Anti-Aging Eye Cream with Retinol 23 ingredients
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First Aid Beauty Retinol Eye Cream With Squalane + Ceramides 63 ingredients
La Roche-Posay Redermic R Eyes Anti-Aging Eye Cream with Retinol 23 ingredients
Key Ingredients
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride
MaskingGlycerin
Humectant
Squalane
Emollient
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Glyceryl Stearate
Emollient
Saccharomyces Ferment
Skin Conditioning
Dimethicone
Emollient
Glyceryl Stearate Citrate
Emollient
Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate
CleansingRetinol
Skin Conditioning
Atelocollagen
Skin Conditioning
Caffeine
Skin ConditioningCeramide Ng
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Magnesium Ascorbyl Phosphate
Antioxidant
Allantoin
Skin Conditioning
Avena Sativa Kernel Extract
Abrasive
Cholesterol
Emollient
Linoleic Acid
Cleansing
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Oleic Acid
Emollient
Palmitic Acid
Emollient
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil
Emollient
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice Powder
Skin ConditioningSodium Chondroitin Sulfate
Skin Conditioning
Glycine Soja Oil
Emollient
Humulus Lupulus Extract
AntimicrobialButyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin Conditioning
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin ConditioningPhytosteryl Canola Glycerides
Skin Conditioning
Copernicia Cerifera Wax
Caprylyl Glycol
EmollientButylene/Ethylene/Styrene Copolymer
Cetyl Alcohol
Emollient
Ethylene/Propylene/Styrene Copolymer
Hydrogenated Poly(C6-12 Olefin)
Skin ConditioningLauroyl Lysine
Skin ConditioningTriolein
Skin Conditioning
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningHydrogenated Lecithin
EmulsifyingPentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningLecithin
EmollientMaltodextrin
AbsorbentStearic Acid
Cleansing
Stearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Dipropylene Glycol
MaskingSclerotium Gum
Emulsion StabilisingPolyglyceryl-3 Stearate
Emulsifying
Disodium Cocoamphodiacetate
CleansingOctanediol
Ethyl Ferulate
Antioxidant
Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate
Antioxidant
Propanediol
SolventSteareth-30
CleansingPolysorbate 20
Emulsifying
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingCitric Acid
Buffering
Chlorphenesin
Antimicrobial
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Mica
Cosmetic Colorant
Tin Oxide
Abrasive
CI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantWater, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Glycerin, Squalane, Butylene Glycol, Glyceryl Stearate, Saccharomyces Ferment, Dimethicone, Glyceryl Stearate Citrate, Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate, Retinol, Atelocollagen, Caffeine, Ceramide Ng, Sodium Hyaluronate, Magnesium Ascorbyl Phosphate, Allantoin, Avena Sativa Kernel Extract, Cholesterol, Linoleic Acid, Tocopherol, Oleic Acid, Palmitic Acid, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice Powder, Sodium Chondroitin Sulfate, Glycine Soja Oil, Humulus Lupulus Extract, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, 1,2-Hexanediol, Phytosteryl Canola Glycerides, Copernicia Cerifera Wax, Caprylyl Glycol, Butylene/Ethylene/Styrene Copolymer, Cetyl Alcohol, Ethylene/Propylene/Styrene Copolymer, Hydrogenated Poly(C6-12 Olefin), Lauroyl Lysine, Triolein, Ethylhexylglycerin, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Pentylene Glycol, Lecithin, Maltodextrin, Stearic Acid, Stearyl Alcohol, Dipropylene Glycol, Sclerotium Gum, Polyglyceryl-3 Stearate, Disodium Cocoamphodiacetate, Octanediol, Ethyl Ferulate, Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate, Propanediol, Steareth-30, Polysorbate 20, Xanthan Gum, Citric Acid, Chlorphenesin, Phenoxyethanol, Mica, Tin Oxide, CI 77891
Water
Skin ConditioningIsocetyl Stearate
Emollient
Glycerin
Humectant
Octyldodecanol
EmollientPropylene Glycol
Humectant
Pentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningDimethicone
Emollient
Acrylamide/Sodium Acryloyldimethyltaurate Copolymer
Emulsion StabilisingCetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer
Skin ConditioningCaffeine
Skin ConditioningIsohexadecane
EmollientSodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Sodium Hydroxide
BufferingRetinol
Skin Conditioning
Retinyl Linoleate
Skin Conditioning
Adenosine
Skin Conditioning
Ammonium Polyacryloyldimethyl Taurate
Emulsion StabilisingCaprylyl Glycol
EmollientCitric Acid
Buffering
Polysilicone-8
Polysorbate 80
Emulsifying
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Water, Isocetyl Stearate, Glycerin, Octyldodecanol, Propylene Glycol, Pentylene Glycol, Dimethicone, Acrylamide/Sodium Acryloyldimethyltaurate Copolymer, Cetearyl Alcohol, Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Caffeine, Isohexadecane, Sodium Hyaluronate, Sodium Hydroxide, Retinol, Retinyl Linoleate, Adenosine, Ammonium Polyacryloyldimethyl Taurate, Caprylyl Glycol, Citric Acid, Polysilicone-8, Polysorbate 80, Phenoxyethanol
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. If you see this, drink a glass of water. Stay hydrated!
Learn more about WaterGlycerin 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 GlycerinDimethicone is a type of synthetic silicone created from natural materials such as quartz.
What it does:
Dimethicone comes in different viscosities:
Depending on the viscosity, dimethicone has different properties.
Ingredients lists don't always show which type is used, so we recommend reaching out to the brand if you have questions about the viscosity.
This ingredient is unlikely to cause irritation because it does not get absorbed into skin. However, people with silicone allergies should be careful about using this ingredient.
Note: Dimethicone may contribute to pilling. This is because it is not oil or water soluble, so pilling may occur when layered with products. When mixed with heavy oils in a formula, the outcome is also quite greasy.
Learn more about DimethiconeRetinol is a gold-standard ingredient for anti-aging. It is a form of Vitamin A and belongs to the class of retinoids that also includes tretinoin.
Why is retinol famous?
It has the most scientific studies backing up its skin benefits out of all the non-prescription ingredients.
Retinol is proven to:
This is why retinol is effective at removing wrinkles, fading dark spots, treating acne, and reducing the appearance of pores.
Studies show retinol is less effective when exposed to UV. Be sure to look for appropriate packaging to keep your retinol potent (similar to Vitamin C).
Using retinol or any retinoids will increase sun-sensitivity in the first few months. Though studies show retinoids increase your skin's natural SPF with continuous use, it is best to always wear sunscreen and sun-protection.
We recommend speaking with a medical professional about using this ingredient during pregnancy.
Retinol may cause irritation in some people, so be sure to patch test. Experts recommend 'ramping up' retinol use: start using this ingredient once a week and work up to using it daily.
Read about Tretinoin
Learn more about RetinolCaffeine is most associated with coffee, tea, and cacao. In skincare, it helps with calming inflammation and is rich in antioxidants.
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.
Learn more about CaffeineSodium 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 HyaluronateCaprylyl Glycol is a humectant and emollient, meaning it attracts and preserves moisture.
It is a common ingredient in many products, especially those designed to hydrate skin. The primary benefits are retaining moisture, skin softening, and promoting a healthy skin barrier.
Though Caprylyl Glycol is an alcohol derived from fatty acids, it is not the kind that can dry out skin.
This ingredient is also used as a preservative to extend the life of products. It has slight antimicrobial properties.
Learn more about Caprylyl GlycolPentylene 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 also help thicken or stabilize a product.
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.
Learn more about Pentylene GlycolCitric Acid is an AHA derived from citrus fruits (think oranges, lemons, and limes!).
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 even out skin tone.
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.
Read more about some other popular AHA's here:
Learn more about Citric AcidPhenoxyethanol is a preservative that has germicide, antimicrobial, and aromatic properties. Studies show that phenoxyethanol can prevent 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.
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First Aid Beauty Retinol Eye Cream With Squalane + Ceramides 63 ingredients
La Roche-Posay Redermic R Eyes Anti-Aging Eye Cream with Retinol 23 ingredients
