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Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of La Roche-Posay Redermic C Eyes Anti-Wrinkle Eye Cream versus Olay Brightening Eye Cream for Dark Circles Facial Moisturizer .

Published on March 11, 2021

Overview

What they are

These products are both eye moisturizers. They have a total of 8 ingredients in common

Cool Features

They both contain peptides and Vitamin C

Suited For

They're both likely to be good for anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin, sensitive skin, dark spots and better texture

Free From

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

What's Inside

They both contain fragrances and silicones

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Eye Moisturizer French Brand France
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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Buy Redermic C Eyes Anti-Wrinkle Eye Cream

Starts at $49.99
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Starts at $26.49

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

Vitamin C
Hyaluronic Acid
Peptides

Benefits

Hydrating (2)
Redness Reducing
Reduces Irritation
Skin Texture
Anti-Aging
Dark Spots
Scar Healing
Brightening (2)

Concerns

May Worsen Oily Skin (3)

Notable Ingredients

Mineral UV Filter
Vitamin C
Vitamin E
Niacinamide
Peptides

Benefits

Hydrating
Good For Oily Skin
Redness Reducing (3)
Reduces Irritation (2)
Skin Texture
Reduces Large Pores (2)
Anti-Aging (2)
Dark Spots (2)
Acne Fighting (2)
Brightening (4)

Concerns

May Worsen Oily Skin (6)
Acne Trigger (2)
Rosacea
Eczema (2)
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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, 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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La Roche-Posay Redermic C Eyes Anti-Wrinkle Eye Cream contains this as ingredient number 1.

Olay Brightening Eye Cream for Dark Circles Facial Moisturizer 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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La Roche-Posay Redermic C Eyes Anti-Wrinkle Eye Cream contains this as ingredient number 2.

Olay Brightening Eye Cream for Dark Circles Facial Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 6.

3
What it does: Emollient, Emulsifying, Emulsion Stabilising, Masking
Community Rating: Very Disliked

Cetyl Alcohol is a fatty alcohol. Fatty Alcohols are most often used as an emollient or to thicken a product.

Cetyl Alcohol is not related to SD alcohol, denatured alcohol, or ethyl alcohol. The FDA allows products labeled "alcohol-free" to have fatty alcohols.

La Roche-Posay Redermic C Eyes Anti-Wrinkle Eye Cream contains this as ingredient number 11.

Olay Brightening Eye Cream for Dark Circles Facial Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 10.

4
What it does:
Community Rating: Very Disliked

Peg-100 Stearate is an emollient and emulsifier. PEGS are a hydrophilic polyether compound . There are 100 ethylene oxide monomers in Peg-100 Stearate. Peg-100 Stearate is polyethylene glycol ester of stearic acid.

Peg-100 Stearate helps keep skin soft by trapping moisture in. It helps prevent oil and water from separating in a product. By binding oil and water, it helps remove dirt and oil to be rinsed away.

La Roche-Posay Redermic C Eyes Anti-Wrinkle Eye Cream contains this as ingredient number 12.

Olay Brightening Eye Cream for Dark Circles Facial Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 28.

5
What it does:
Community Rating: Disliked

Polymethylsilsesquioxane is a silicone used as a film forming agent.

When applied to the skin, this ingredient creates an invisible film on the surface. This film still allows oxygen to pass through, but prevents moisture from escaping. This can help condition and hydrate the skin. It also leaves a silky feel when applied.

Polymethylsilsesquioxane has not been shown to clog pores. It has been deemed safe to use up to 55%, but most cosmetics use much less.

If you have concerns about using this ingredient, we recommend speaking with a professional.

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La Roche-Posay Redermic C Eyes Anti-Wrinkle Eye Cream contains this as ingredient number 14.

Olay Brightening Eye Cream for Dark Circles Facial Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 31.

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What it does:
Community Rating: Disliked

Disodium EDTA plays a role in making products more stable by aiding other preservatives.

It is a chelating agent, meaning it neutralizes metal ions that may be found in a product.

Disodium EDTA is a salt of edetic acid and is found to be safe in cosmetic ingredients.

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La Roche-Posay Redermic C Eyes Anti-Wrinkle Eye Cream contains this as ingredient number 22.

Olay Brightening Eye Cream for Dark Circles Facial Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 25.

7
What it does: Emollient, Humectant, Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Liked

Caprylyl 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.

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La Roche-Posay Redermic C Eyes Anti-Wrinkle Eye Cream contains this as ingredient number 24.

Olay Brightening Eye Cream for Dark Circles Facial Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 18.

8
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.

La Roche-Posay Redermic C Eyes Anti-Wrinkle Eye Cream contains this as ingredient number 28.

Olay Brightening Eye Cream for Dark Circles Facial Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 33.

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

32% are loved or liked
7% have mixed ratings
54% are disliked or very disliked
7% have no rating yet
29% are loved or liked
15% have mixed ratings
53% are disliked or very disliked
3% have no rating yet

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