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Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Olay Ultimate Eye Cream versus L'Oreal Revitalift Anti-Wrinkle and Firming Eye Cream .

Published on May 04, 2021

Overview

What they are

These products are both eye moisturizers. They have a total of 11 ingredients in common

Suited For

They're both likely to be good for fighting acne, dry skin, brightening skin, oily skin, reducing pores and dark spots

Free From

They both do not contain any oils or sulfates

What's Inside

They both contain fragrances, parabens and silicones

We independently verify ingredients, and our claims are backed by peer-reviewed research. Spot a product that need an update? Let us know.

Eye Moisturizer American Brand United States
Eye Moisturizer French Brand France

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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Starts at $36.99
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Starts at $12.09

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

Mineral UV Filter
Niacinamide
Peptides

Benefits

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

Concerns

Drying
May Worsen Oily Skin (6)
Acne Trigger (2)
Irritating
Rosacea
Eczema (2)

Notable Ingredients

Retinoid

Benefits

Hydrating
Good For Oily Skin
Skin Texture
Reduces Large Pores
Anti-Aging
Dark Spots
Scar Healing
Acne Fighting
Brightening

Concerns

Drying
May Worsen Oily Skin (4)
Irritating
Eczema
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Ingredients Explained

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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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Olay Ultimate Eye Cream contains this as ingredient number 1.

L'Oreal Revitalift Anti-Wrinkle and Firming Eye Cream 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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Olay Ultimate Eye Cream contains this as ingredient number 3.

L'Oreal Revitalift Anti-Wrinkle and Firming Eye Cream contains this as ingredient number 3.

3
What it does: Emollient, Skin Conditioning, Solvent
Community Rating: Mixed

Isohexadecane is added to enhance texture, emulsify, and to help cleanse. It is an isoparrafin. It is a component of petrolatum.

Due to its large size, Isohexadecane is not absorbed by the skin. Instead, it sits on top and acts as an emollient. Emollients help keep your skin soft and smooth by trapping moisture within.

Isohexadecane is often used in products designed to help oily skin. It is lightweight and non-greasy while helping to moisturize. When mixed with silicones, it gives a product a silky feel.

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Olay Ultimate Eye Cream contains this as ingredient number 5.

L'Oreal Revitalift Anti-Wrinkle and Firming Eye Cream contains this as ingredient number 16.

4
What it does: Emollient, Emulsifying, Emulsion Stabilising, Masking
Community Rating: Very Disliked

Stearyl Alcohol is a type of fatty alcohol from stearic acid. It is a white, waxy compound used to emulsify ingredients.

Fatty Alcohols are most often used as an emollient or to thicken a product. Emollients help soothe and hydrate the skin by trapping moisture.

They are usually derived from natural fats and oils and therefore do not have the same drying or irritating effect as solvent alcohols. FDA allows products labeled "alcohol-free" to have fatty alcohols.

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Olay Ultimate Eye Cream contains this as ingredient number 7.

L'Oreal Revitalift Anti-Wrinkle and Firming Eye Cream contains this as ingredient number 11.

5
What it does: Emollient, Skin Conditioning, Skin Protecting
Community Rating: Very Disliked

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.

Olay Ultimate Eye Cream contains this as ingredient number 9.

L'Oreal Revitalift Anti-Wrinkle and Firming Eye Cream contains this as ingredient number 2.

6
What it does: Cleansing, Emulsifying, Emulsion Stabilising, Masking
Community Rating: Very Disliked

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.

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Olay Ultimate Eye Cream contains this as ingredient number 15.

L'Oreal Revitalift Anti-Wrinkle and Firming Eye Cream contains this as ingredient number 6.

7
What it does: Emollient, Emulsifying
Community Rating: Very Disliked

Palmitic Acid is a fatty acid found in our skin. In cosmetics, it is usually derived from palm oil. It is a cleanser, emollient, and emulsifier.

As an emollient, it helps hydrate the skin. The emulsifying properties keep ingredients together in a product.

Palmitic Acid may not be fungal-acne safe. It can worsen oily skin and cause breakouts due to its emollient nature.

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Olay Ultimate Eye Cream contains this as ingredient number 16.

L'Oreal Revitalift Anti-Wrinkle and Firming Eye Cream contains this as ingredient number 7.

8
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.

Olay Ultimate Eye Cream contains this as ingredient number 17.

L'Oreal Revitalift Anti-Wrinkle and Firming Eye Cream contains this as ingredient number 24.

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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.

Olay Ultimate Eye Cream contains this as ingredient number 21.

L'Oreal Revitalift Anti-Wrinkle and Firming Eye Cream contains this as ingredient number 8.

10
What it does: Preservative
Community Rating: Very Disliked

Methylparaben is a preservative and is a paraben. It is used to prevent the growth of fungus, mold, and other harmful bacteria. Parabens are chemicals used as preservatives in both cosmetics and food.

Methylparaben can be synthetically created. It can also be found naturally in some fruits, such as blueberries.

Oftentimes, Methylparaben is combined with other parabens to help increase the shelf life.

The safety of Methylparaben is currently being studied. While ongoing studies are looking into the safety of parabens, the results have been very mixed. Some studies have not found Methylparaben to be harmful.

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Olay Ultimate Eye Cream contains this as ingredient number 24.

L'Oreal Revitalift Anti-Wrinkle and Firming Eye Cream contains this as ingredient number 27.

11
What it does: Preservative
Community Rating: Very Disliked

Ethylparaben is a preservative, is a paraben, and is not reef safe.

Olay Ultimate Eye Cream contains this as ingredient number 26.

L'Oreal Revitalift Anti-Wrinkle and Firming Eye Cream contains this as ingredient number 30.

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

15% are loved or liked
11% have mixed ratings
74% are disliked or very disliked
0% have no rating yet
10% are loved or liked
6% have mixed ratings
61% are disliked or very disliked
23% have no rating yet

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Olay Ultimate Eye Cream 27 ingredients

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L'Oreal Revitalift Anti-Wrinkle and Firming Eye Cream 31 ingredients

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CustardBunny

7 months ago · Sensitive Skin
Review

Painful tbh
It makes me instantly tired and makes my eyes feel heavy and sting (when applied under eye very thin), it hasnt helped at all with my...

Painful tbh
It makes me instantly tired and makes my eyes feel heavy and sting (when applied under eye very thin), it hasnt helped at all with my under eye lines either. Waste

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