Neutrogena Retinol Boost Eye Cream - UK Versus MartiDerm Platinum Expression Gel Eye And Lip Contour
Updated on May 12, 2025
Overview
What they are
These products are both reef safe eye moisturizers. They have a total of 6 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 common allergens, parabens or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain silicones
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Ingredient Info
Neutrogena Retinol Boost Eye Cream 28 ingredients
MartiDerm Platinum Expression Gel Eye And Lip Contour 35 ingredients
What's inside (and what isn't)
What's inside (and what isn't)
At a glance
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Neutrogena Retinol Boost Eye Cream 28 ingredients
MartiDerm Platinum Expression Gel Eye And Lip Contour 35 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningPentaerythrityl Tetraethylhexanoate
Emollient
Dimethicone
Emollient
Glycerin
Humectant
PPG-15 Stearyl Ether
EmollientStearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Cetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Ceteareth-20
Cleansing
Isohexadecane
EmollientRetinol
Skin Conditioning
Hydrolyzed Myrtus Communis Leaf Extract
Skin ProtectingCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningSodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Caprylyl Glycol
EmollientPolyacrylamide
Cellulose
AbsorbentC13-14 Isoparaffin
Emollient
Laureth-7
EmulsifyingDimethicone Crosspolymer
Emulsion Stabilising
Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer
Disodium EDTA
Sodium Hydroxide
BufferingBHT
Antioxidant
Ascorbic Acid
Antioxidant
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Chlorphenesin
Antimicrobial
Water, Pentaerythrityl Tetraethylhexanoate, Dimethicone, Glycerin, PPG-15 Stearyl Ether, Stearyl Alcohol, Cetearyl Alcohol, Butylene Glycol, Ceteareth-20, Isohexadecane, Retinol, Hydrolyzed Myrtus Communis Leaf Extract, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Ethylhexylglycerin, Sodium Hyaluronate, Caprylyl Glycol, Polyacrylamide, Cellulose, C13-14 Isoparaffin, Laureth-7, Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer, Disodium EDTA, Sodium Hydroxide, BHT, Ascorbic Acid, Phenoxyethanol, Chlorphenesin
Water
Skin ConditioningTriethylhexanoin
MaskingHdi/Trimethylol Hexyllactone Crosspolymer
Ethoxydiglycol
HumectantGlycerin
Humectant
Cyclopentasiloxane
Emollient
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Dipropylene Glycol
MaskingPEG-35 Castor Oil
Emulsifying
Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6
Emulsion StabilisingSodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Bisabolol
Masking
Glyceryl Linoleate
Emollient
Secale Cereale Seed Extract
Abrasive
Boswellia Serrata Gum
Masking
Silica
Abrasive
Retinyl Palmitate
Skin Conditioning
Commiphora Mukul Resin Extract
Skin ConditioningTripleurospermum Maritimum Extract
Skin ProtectingDipeptide Diaminobutyroyl Benzylamide Diacetate
Skin Conditioning
Citric Acid
Buffering
Acetyl Octapeptide-3
Humectant
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Sucrose Palmitate
EmollientPhenethyl Alcohol
MaskingCaprylyl Glycol
EmollientPentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
T-Butyl Alcohol
Perfuming
BHA
Antioxidant
Triethanolamine
BufferingParfum
Masking
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
Sorbic Acid
Preservative
Water, Triethylhexanoin, Hdi/Trimethylol Hexyllactone Crosspolymer, Ethoxydiglycol, Glycerin, Cyclopentasiloxane, Tocopheryl Acetate, Dipropylene Glycol, PEG-35 Castor Oil, Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6, Sodium Hyaluronate, Bisabolol, Glyceryl Linoleate, Secale Cereale Seed Extract, Boswellia Serrata Gum, Silica, Retinyl Palmitate, Commiphora Mukul Resin Extract, Tripleurospermum Maritimum Extract, Dipeptide Diaminobutyroyl Benzylamide Diacetate, Citric Acid, Acetyl Octapeptide-3, Tocopherol, Sucrose Palmitate, Phenethyl Alcohol, Caprylyl Glycol, Pentylene Glycol, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, T-Butyl Alcohol, BHA, Triethanolamine, Parfum, Phenoxyethanol, Potassium Sorbate, Sorbic Acid
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
This ingredient is an emollient, solvent, and texture enhancer. It is considered a skin-softener by helping the skin prevent moisture loss.
It helps thicken a product's formula and makes it easier to spread by dissolving clumping compounds.
Caprylic Triglyceride is made by combining glycerin with coconut oil, forming a clear liquid.
While there is an assumption Caprylic Triglyceride can clog pores due to it being derived from coconut oil, there is no research supporting this.
Learn more about Caprylic/Capric TriglycerideCaprylyl 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 GlycolGlycerin 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 GlycerinPhenoxyethanol 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.
Sodium 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 HyaluronateWater. 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!
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