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Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Olay Eyes Deep Hydrating Eye Gel versus Dr. Loretta Tightening Eye Gel .

Published on November 28, 2022

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 peptides

Free From

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

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Eye Moisturizer American Brand United States
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.

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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

Niacinamide
Hyaluronic Acid
Peptides

Benefits

Hydrating
Good For Oily Skin
Redness Reducing
Reduces Irritation
Reduces Large Pores
Dark Spots
Acne Fighting (2)
Brightening (2)

Concerns

Drying
Eczema
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Ingredients Side-by-side

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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: Humectant, Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Loved

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 Hyaluronate

Olay Eyes Deep Hydrating Eye Gel contains this as ingredient number 7.

Dr. Loretta Tightening Eye Gel contains this as ingredient number 15.

2
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.

Learn more about Caprylyl Glycol

Olay Eyes Deep Hydrating Eye Gel contains this as ingredient number 10.

Dr. Loretta Tightening Eye Gel contains this as ingredient number 5.

3
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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Olay Eyes Deep Hydrating Eye Gel contains this as ingredient number 13.

Dr. Loretta Tightening Eye Gel contains this as ingredient number 11.

4
What it does: Emulsion Stabilising
Community Rating: Very Disliked

Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer is a synthetic polymer. It is used to thicken and improve the texture of products.

Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer is also an emulsifier. Due to its properties, it can prevent water and oil ingredients from separating.

Olay Eyes Deep Hydrating Eye Gel contains this as ingredient number 15.

Dr. Loretta Tightening Eye Gel contains this as ingredient number 4.

5
What it does: Skin Conditioning, Solvent
Community Rating: Mixed

1,2-Hexanediol is a multi-tasker ingredient. It acts as a preservative to increase shelf-life and can aid other preservatives in preventing microbe growth. 1,2-Hexanediol also helps the skin retain moisture as a humectant.

In products that are water-based, this ingredient can help stabilize perfumes and fragrances. It can also help make the texture of products softer and more smooth.

Olay Eyes Deep Hydrating Eye Gel contains this as ingredient number 19.

Dr. Loretta Tightening Eye Gel contains this as ingredient number 6.

6
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.

Olay Eyes Deep Hydrating Eye Gel contains this as ingredient number 20.

Dr. Loretta Tightening Eye Gel contains this as ingredient number 3.

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

48% are loved or liked
5% have mixed ratings
43% are disliked or very disliked
5% have no rating yet
31% are loved or liked
13% have mixed ratings
31% are disliked or very disliked
25% have no rating yet

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