Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of La Roche-Posay Substiane EYES versus Algenist Genius Ultimate Anti-Aging Eye Cream .
Last updated on August 07, 2023. Published on January 03, 2024
Overview
What they are
These products are both reef safe eye moisturizers. They have a total of 11 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain exfoliants and peptides
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, common allergens, fragrances, parabens or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain oils and silicones
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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.
Ingredient Info
La Roche-Posay Substiane EYES 32 ingredients
Algenist Genius Ultimate Anti-Aging Eye Cream 44 ingredients
Alcohol Free
This product is free of harsh alcohols 🎉
Contains Silicon
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Fragrance Free
This product is free of fragrances 🎉
Sulfate Free
This product is free of sulfates 🎉
Paraben Free
This product is free of parabens 🎉
Contains Oils
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Not Malassezia Safe
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Reef Safe
This product is free of ingredients that damage reefs 🎉
EU Allergen Free
This product is free of EU allergens 🎉
Non Vegan
This product is not vegan 😥
Not Cruelty Free
This product is not cruelty-free 😥
Alcohol Free
This product is free of harsh alcohols 🎉
Contains Silicon
Ingredients in this product that are types of silicon:
Fragrance Free
This product is free of fragrances 🎉
Sulfate Free
This product is free of sulfates 🎉
Paraben Free
This product is free of parabens 🎉
Contains Oils
Ingredients in this product that are types of oil:
Not Malassezia Safe
Ingredients in this product that are not malassezia safe:
Reef Safe
This product is free of ingredients that damage reefs 🎉
EU Allergen Free
This product is free of EU allergens 🎉
Vegan
This product is vegan 🎉
Not Cruelty Free
This product is not cruelty-free 😥
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La Roche-Posay Substiane EYES 32 ingredients
Algenist Genius Ultimate Anti-Aging Eye Cream 44 ingredients
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Ingredients that are highlighted in purple are present in both products.
La Roche-Posay Substiane EYES 32 ingredients
Algenist Genius Ultimate Anti-Aging Eye Cream 44 ingredients
Water • Glycerin • Butyrospermum Parkii Butter • Cyclohexasiloxane • Prunus Armeniaca Kernel Oil • Pentaerythrityl Tetraethylhexanoate • Isohexadecane • Zea Mays Starch • Silica • Hydroxypropyl Tetrahydropyrantriol • Cera Alba • Stearic Acid • Dimethicone • Palmitic Acid • Peg-100 Stearate • Glyceryl Stearate • Propylene Glycol • Peg-20 Stearate • Bis-Peg-18 Methyl Ether Dimethyl Silane • Stearyl Alcohol • Dimethiconol • Arginine PCA • Serine • Disodium EDTA • Hydrolyzed Linseed Extract • Acetyl Dipeptide-1 Cetyl Ester • Polysorbate 80 • Acrylamide/Sodium Acryloyldimethyltaurate Copolymer • Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate • Sodium Benzoate • Phenoxyethanol • Benzoic Acid
Water • Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride • Glycerin • Butyrospermum Parkii Butter • Hydrogenated Polyisobutene • Chlorella Protothecoides Oil • Dimethicone • Glyceryl Stearate • Peg-100 Stearate • Cetearyl Alcohol • Cetyl Alcohol • Pentylene Glycol • Silica • Algae Exopolysaccharides • Collagen • Algae Extract • Palmitoyl Oligopeptide • Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7 • Copper Lysinate/Prolinate • Methylglucoside Phosphate • Albizia Julibrissin Bark Extract • Kigelia Africana Fruit Extract • Plantago Lanceolata Leaf Extract • Chrysin • Darutoside • Sodium PCA • Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate • Stearic Acid • Ceteareth-20 • Caprylyl Glycol • Steareth-20 • Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer • Butylene Glycol • Sodium Benzoate • Potassium Sorbate • Xanthan Gum • Chlorhexidine Digluconate • N-Hydroxysuccinimide • Chlorphenesin • Sodium Citrate • Disodium EDTA • Citric Acid • Sodium Hydroxide • Phenoxyethanol
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Ingredients Explained
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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!
Learn more about WaterLa Roche-Posay Substiane EYES contains this as ingredient number 1.
Algenist Genius Ultimate Anti-Aging Eye Cream contains this as ingredient number 1.
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.
Learn more about GlycerinLa Roche-Posay Substiane EYES contains this as ingredient number 2.
Algenist Genius Ultimate Anti-Aging Eye Cream contains this as ingredient number 3.
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter is a plant lipid from the fruit of the Shea Tree. It is an effective skin hydrator and emollient.
Emollients help soothe and soften your skin. It does this by creating a protective film on your skin. This barrier helps trap moisture and keeps your skin hydrated. Emollients may be effective at treating dry or itchy skin.
Shea butter is rich in antioxidants. Antioxidants help fight free-radicals, or molecules that may harm the body. It is also full of fatty acids including stearic acid and linoleic acid. These acids help replenish the skin and keep skin moisturized.
While Shea Butter has an SPF rating of about 3-4, it is not a sunscreen replacement.
Shea butter may not be fungal acne safe. We recommend speaking with a professional if you have any concerns.
Learn more about Butyrospermum Parkii ButterLa Roche-Posay Substiane EYES contains this as ingredient number 3.
Algenist Genius Ultimate Anti-Aging Eye Cream contains this as ingredient number 4.
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.
Learn more about SilicaLa Roche-Posay Substiane EYES contains this as ingredient number 9.
Algenist Genius Ultimate Anti-Aging Eye Cream contains this as ingredient number 13.
Stearic Acid is a fatty acid. It is an emollient, emulsifier, and texture enhancer.
As an emollient, stearic acid helps soften skin. It aids the skin's protective barrier by preventing water loss. It also provides a gentle cleansing effect without stripping away natural oils.
Stearic acid may also be used to enhance the texture of products. It can add volume and stabilize ingredients such as water and oil. This can help water and oil ingredients from separating.
Sources of stearic acid include animal or vegetable fats/oils such as coconut or shea. It can be naturally found in butter, cocoa butter, shea butter, vegetable fats, and animal tallow.
This ingredient may not be Malassezia folliculitis, or fungal-acne safe.
Learn more about Stearic AcidLa Roche-Posay Substiane EYES contains this as ingredient number 12.
Algenist Genius Ultimate Anti-Aging Eye Cream contains this as ingredient number 28.
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.
La Roche-Posay Substiane EYES contains this as ingredient number 13.
Algenist Genius Ultimate Anti-Aging Eye Cream contains this as ingredient number 7.
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 Substiane EYES contains this as ingredient number 15.
Algenist Genius Ultimate Anti-Aging Eye Cream contains this as ingredient number 9.
Glyceryl Stearate is a mix of glycerin and stearic acid.
Glyceryl Stearate is used to stabilize the mixing of water and oil ingredients. By preventing these ingredients from separating, it can help elongate shelf life. It can also help thicken the product's texture.
As an emollient, it helps soften skin and supports barrier-replenishing ingredients.
In cosmetics, Glyceryl Stearate is often made from vegetable oils or synthetically produced. The human body also creates Glyceryl Stearate naturally.
Learn more about Glyceryl StearateLa Roche-Posay Substiane EYES contains this as ingredient number 16.
Algenist Genius Ultimate Anti-Aging Eye Cream contains this as ingredient number 8.
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.
Learn more about Disodium EDTALa Roche-Posay Substiane EYES contains this as ingredient number 24.
Algenist Genius Ultimate Anti-Aging Eye Cream contains this as ingredient number 41.
Sodium Benzoate is a preservative. It's used in both cosmetic and food products to inhibit the growth of mold and bacteria. It is typically produced synthetically.
Both the US FDA and EU Health Committee have approved the use of sodium benzoate. In the US, levels of 0.1% (of the total product) are allowed.
Sodium benzoate works as a preservative by inhibiting the growth of bacteria inside of cells. It prevents the cell from fermenting a type of sugar using an enzyme called phosphofructokinase.
Sodium Benzoate is the salt of benzoic acid. Foods containing sodium benzoate include soda, salad dressings, condiments, fruit juices, wines, and snack foods.
Studies for using ascorbic acid and sodium benzoate in cosmetics are lacking, especially in skincare routines with multiple steps.
We always recommend speaking with a professional, such as a dermatologist, if you have any concerns.
Learn more about Sodium BenzoateLa Roche-Posay Substiane EYES contains this as ingredient number 30.
Algenist Genius Ultimate Anti-Aging Eye Cream contains this as ingredient number 34.
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 Substiane EYES contains this as ingredient number 31.
Algenist Genius Ultimate Anti-Aging Eye Cream contains this as ingredient number 44.
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La Roche-Posay Substiane EYES 32 ingredients
Algenist Genius Ultimate Anti-Aging Eye Cream 44 ingredients
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