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Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Laboratoire ACM Duolys Eye Contour versus Kiehl's Powerful-Strength Dark Circle Reducing Vitamin C Eye Serum .

Published on March 13, 2022

Overview

What they are

These products are both reef safe eye moisturizers. They have a total of 12 ingredients in common

Cool Features

They both contain hyaluronic acid, peptides and Vitamin C

Suited For

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

Free From

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

What's Inside

They both contain 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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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
Vitamin E
Hyaluronic Acid
Peptides (3)

Benefits

Hydrating (2)
Redness Reducing
Skin Texture
Anti-Aging
Dark Spots
Scar Healing
Brightening (3)

Concerns

May Worsen Oily Skin
Acne Trigger

Notable Ingredients

Vitamin C
Hyaluronic Acid
Peptides (2)

Benefits

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

Concerns

Eczema
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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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Laboratoire ACM Duolys Eye Contour contains this as ingredient number 1.

Kiehl's Powerful-Strength Dark Circle Reducing Vitamin C Eye Serum contains this as ingredient number 8.

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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Laboratoire ACM Duolys Eye Contour contains this as ingredient number 3.

Kiehl's Powerful-Strength Dark Circle Reducing Vitamin C Eye Serum contains this as ingredient number 3.

3
What it does: Antiseborrhoeic, Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Liked

Biotin is a B vitamin that is naturally produced by our bodies. It is also called Vitamin H.

Our bodies use biotin in the metabolism process. It also helps our bodies use enzymes and move nutrients around. A biotin deficiency can lead to brittle hair and nails.

More research is needed on applying biotin topically. However, taking biotin orally has been shown to help nourish the skin, hair, and nails. They play a role in forming skin-hydrating fatty acids.

Biotin is water-soluble. It can be found in foods such as fish, eggs, dairy, nuts, and meat. Vitamin H stands for "haar" and "haut". These are the German words for hair and skin.

We recommend speaking with a professional if you have any questions or concerns about this ingredient.

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Laboratoire ACM Duolys Eye Contour contains this as ingredient number 14.

Kiehl's Powerful-Strength Dark Circle Reducing Vitamin C Eye Serum contains this as ingredient number 26.

4
What it does: Cleansing, Emulsifying
Community Rating: Very Disliked

Steareth-20 is a waxy compound used to emulsify ingredients. It is created from stearyl alcohol.

It possesses surfactant properties. This means it reduces surface tension and helps oils, dirt, and pollutants to be washed away.

The 20 stands for the number of ethylene oxide used to create this ingredient.

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Laboratoire ACM Duolys Eye Contour contains this as ingredient number 16.

Kiehl's Powerful-Strength Dark Circle Reducing Vitamin C Eye Serum contains this as ingredient number 16.

5
What it does: Preservative
Community Rating: Disliked

Potassium Sorbate is a preservative used to prevent yeast and mold in products. It is commonly found in both cosmetic and food products.

Potassium sorbate is potassium salt derived from sorbic acid. Sorbic acid is a natural antibiotic and effective against fungus.

Potassium sorbate and sorbic acid can be found in baked goods, cheeses, dried meats, dried fruit, ice cream, pickles, wine, yogurt, and more.

Potassium sorbate is often used with stronger preservatives.

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Laboratoire ACM Duolys Eye Contour contains this as ingredient number 17.

Kiehl's Powerful-Strength Dark Circle Reducing Vitamin C Eye Serum contains this as ingredient number 20.

6
What it does: Antimicrobial, Preservative

Chlorhexidine Digluconate is a preservative.

Laboratoire ACM Duolys Eye Contour contains this as ingredient number 18.

Kiehl's Powerful-Strength Dark Circle Reducing Vitamin C Eye Serum contains this as ingredient number 17.

7
What it does: Skin Conditioning

We don't have a description for N-Hydroxysuccinimide.

Laboratoire ACM Duolys Eye Contour contains this as ingredient number 19.

Kiehl's Powerful-Strength Dark Circle Reducing Vitamin C Eye Serum contains this as ingredient number 18.

8
What it does: Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Liked

Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1 is a 3-amino acid peptide. Peptides are building blocks for protein.

Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1 is a signal peptide. This means it tells our skin to create collagen. Collagen is a protein that makes connective tissue. Boosting collagen production leads to a healthier skin barrier. Having a healthy skin barrier means having firm and hydrated skin.

Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1 can help reduce wrinkles and make the skin look more youthful.

Read more about other common types of peptides here:

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Laboratoire ACM Duolys Eye Contour contains this as ingredient number 20.

Kiehl's Powerful-Strength Dark Circle Reducing Vitamin C Eye Serum contains this as ingredient number 21.

9
What it does: Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Loved

Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7 is a peptide. Peptides are building blocks for protein.

This ingredient consists of four amino acids and palmitic acid. These amino acids are arginine, proline, glutamine, and glycine.

This ingredient has many benefits. These benefits include boosting collagen production, fighting inflammation, and reversing UV damage.

By preventing our bodies from producing interleukins, Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7 helps fight inflammation. An interleukin is a chemical that signals to the body to produce an inflammatory response. Interleukin production is accelerated by UV radiation.

Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7 tells our body to create more collagen. Collagen is a protein that makes connective tissue. Boosting collagen production leads to a healthier skin barrier. Having a healthy skin barrier means having firm and hydrated skin.

Read more about other common types of peptides here:

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Laboratoire ACM Duolys Eye Contour contains this as ingredient number 22.

Kiehl's Powerful-Strength Dark Circle Reducing Vitamin C Eye Serum contains this as ingredient number 24.

10
What it does: Skin Conditioning

We don't have a description for Chrysin.

Laboratoire ACM Duolys Eye Contour contains this as ingredient number 23.

Kiehl's Powerful-Strength Dark Circle Reducing Vitamin C Eye Serum contains this as ingredient number 22.

11
What it does: Buffering, Masking
Community Rating: Disliked

Citric Acid is an AHA derived from citrus fruits (think oranges, lemons, and limes!).

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.

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 look more even.

Read more about some other popular AHA's here:

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Laboratoire ACM Duolys Eye Contour contains this as ingredient number 24.

Kiehl's Powerful-Strength Dark Circle Reducing Vitamin C Eye Serum contains this as ingredient number 25.

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What it does: Buffering, Masking
Community Rating: Mixed

Sodium Citrate is the sodium salts of citric acid. In skincare, it is used to alter pH levels and acts as a preservative.

Sodium Citrate helps maintain the pH of a product. Normal pH level of skin is slightly acidic (~4.75-5.5). The acidity of our skin is maintained by our glands and skin biome. Being slightly acidic allows our skin to create an "acid mantle". This acid mantle is a thin barrier that protects our skin from bacteria and contaminants.

Sodium Citrate is a chelating agent. It neutralizes metal ions from water and prevents them from binding to other ingredients. This ensures the other ingredients will not be altered.

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Laboratoire ACM Duolys Eye Contour contains this as ingredient number 26.

Kiehl's Powerful-Strength Dark Circle Reducing Vitamin C Eye Serum contains this as ingredient number 19.

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46% are loved or liked
8% have mixed ratings
27% are disliked or very disliked
19% have no rating yet
38% are loved or liked
4% have mixed ratings
46% are disliked or very disliked
12% have no rating yet

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