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Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of L'Oreal Dermo-Expertise Eye Defense Eye Cream versus L'Oreal Revitalift Anti-Wrinkle and Firming Eye Cream .

Published on February 03, 2021

Overview

What they are

These products are both eye moisturizers. They have a total of 6 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 or sulfates

What's Inside

They both contain fragrances and parabens

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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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Starts at $13.16
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Starts at $12.09

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

Exfoliators
Hyaluronic Acid

Benefits

Hydrating (3)
Reduces Irritation
Brightening

Concerns

May Worsen Oily Skin
Eczema (2)

Notable Ingredients

Retinoid

Benefits

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

Concerns

Drying
May Worsen Oily Skin (4)
Irritating
Eczema
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Ingredients Explained

These ingredients are found in both products.

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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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L'Oreal Dermo-Expertise Eye Defense Eye Cream contains this as ingredient number 1.

L'Oreal Revitalift Anti-Wrinkle and Firming Eye Cream contains this as ingredient number 1.

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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L'Oreal Dermo-Expertise Eye Defense Eye Cream contains this as ingredient number 2.

L'Oreal Revitalift Anti-Wrinkle and Firming 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.

L'Oreal Dermo-Expertise Eye Defense Eye Cream contains this as ingredient number 7.

L'Oreal Revitalift Anti-Wrinkle and Firming Eye Cream contains this as ingredient number 31.

4
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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L'Oreal Dermo-Expertise Eye Defense Eye Cream contains this as ingredient number 9.

L'Oreal Revitalift Anti-Wrinkle and Firming Eye Cream contains this as ingredient number 15.

5
What it does: Preservative
Community Rating: Very Disliked

Methylparaben is a preservative and is a paraben. It is used to prevent the growth of fungus, mold, and other harmful bacteria. Parabens are chemicals used as preservatives in both cosmetics and food.

Methylparaben can be synthetically created. It can also be found naturally in some fruits, such as blueberries.

Oftentimes, Methylparaben is combined with other parabens to help increase the shelf life.

The safety of Methylparaben is currently being studied. While ongoing studies are looking into the safety of parabens, the results have been very mixed. Some studies have not found Methylparaben to be harmful.

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L'Oreal Dermo-Expertise Eye Defense Eye Cream contains this as ingredient number 12.

L'Oreal Revitalift Anti-Wrinkle and Firming Eye Cream contains this as ingredient number 27.

6
What it does: Preservative
Community Rating: Very Disliked

Ethylparaben is a preservative, is a paraben, and is not reef safe.

L'Oreal Dermo-Expertise Eye Defense Eye Cream contains this as ingredient number 16.

L'Oreal Revitalift Anti-Wrinkle and Firming Eye Cream contains this as ingredient number 30.

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

35% are loved or liked
9% have mixed ratings
48% are disliked or very disliked
9% have no rating yet
10% are loved or liked
6% have mixed ratings
61% are disliked or very disliked
23% have no rating yet

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Reviews

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L'Oreal Dermo-Expertise Eye Defense Eye Cream 23 ingredients

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L'Oreal Revitalift Anti-Wrinkle and Firming Eye Cream 31 ingredients

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CustardBunny

7 months ago · Sensitive Skin
Review

Painful tbh
It makes me instantly tired and makes my eyes feel heavy and sting (when applied under eye very thin), it hasnt helped at all with my...

Painful tbh
It makes me instantly tired and makes my eyes feel heavy and sting (when applied under eye very thin), it hasnt helped at all with my under eye lines either. Waste

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