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Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Paula's Choice C5 Super Boost Eye Cream versus RoC Multi Correxion Revive + Glow Eye Balm .

Last updated on September 06, 2023. Published on October 11, 2023

Overview

What they are

These products are both reef safe eye moisturizers. They have a total of 7 ingredients in common

Cool Features

They both contain peptides, Vitamin C and Vitamin E

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, parabens, silicones or sulfates

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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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Buy C5 Super Boost Eye Cream

Starts at $16.00
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Starts at $26.97

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 (3)
Vitamin E (2)
Hyaluronic Acid
Peptides (2)

Benefits

Hydrating (2)
Redness Reducing (3)
Skin Texture (4)
Anti-Aging (5)
Dark Spots (3)
Scar Healing (5)
Brightening (7)

Concerns

May Worsen Oily Skin
Acne Trigger
Irritating (2)

Notable Ingredients

AHA
PHA
Vitamin C
Vitamin E (2)
Peptides

Benefits

Hydrating
Redness Reducing
Skin Texture (3)
Reduces Large Pores
Anti-Aging (3)
Dark Spots
Scar Healing (2)
Brightening (4)

Concerns

Irritating (2)
Rosacea
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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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Paula's Choice C5 Super Boost Eye Cream contains this as ingredient number 1.

RoC Multi Correxion Revive + Glow Eye Balm contains this as ingredient number 2.

2
What it does: Solvent

C13-15 Alkane is a group of alkanes with 13 to 15 carbon atoms in the alkyl chain.

It is a solvent and texture enhancer. Solvents are used to keep ingredients together in a product. They can help dissolve ingredients to stable bases or help evenly distribute ingredients throughout the product.

Paula's Choice C5 Super Boost Eye Cream contains this as ingredient number 10.

RoC Multi Correxion Revive + Glow Eye Balm contains this as ingredient number 1.

3
What it does: Antioxidant, Masking, Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Liked

Tocopherol (also known as Vitamin E) is a common antioxidant used to help protect the skin from free-radicals and strengthen the skin barrier. It's also fat soluble - this means our skin is great at absorbing it.

Vitamin E also helps keep your natural skin lipids healthy. Your lipid skin barrier naturally consists of lipids, ceramides, and fatty acids. Vitamin E offers extra protection for your skin’s lipid barrier, keeping your skin healthy and nourished.

Another benefit is a bit of UV protection. Vitamin E helps reduce the damage caused by UVB rays. (It should not replace your sunscreen). Combining it with Vitamin C can decrease sunburned cells and hyperpigmentation after UV exposure.

You might have noticed Vitamin E + C often paired together. This is because it is great at stabilizing Vitamin C. Using the two together helps increase the effectiveness of both ingredients.

There are often claims that Vitamin E can reduce/prevent scarring, but these claims haven't been confirmed by scientific research.

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Paula's Choice C5 Super Boost Eye Cream contains this as ingredient number 17.

RoC Multi Correxion Revive + Glow Eye Balm contains this as ingredient number 29.

4
What it does: Antioxidant, Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Liked

Tocopheryl Acetate is AKA Vitamin E. It is an antioxidant and protects your skin from free radicals. Free radicals damage the skin by breaking down collagen.

One study found using Tocopheryl Acetate with Vitamin C decreased the number of sunburned cells.

Tocopheryl Acetate is commonly found in both skincare and dietary supplements.

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Paula's Choice C5 Super Boost Eye Cream contains this as ingredient number 18.

RoC Multi Correxion Revive + Glow Eye Balm contains this as ingredient number 19.

5
What it does:
Community Rating: Disliked

Cetearyl Olivate is an emulsifier and texture enhancer. It is derived from the fatty acids of olive oil and Cetearyl alcohol, and is biodegradable.

As an emulsifier, it is used to prevent oils and waters from separating. It can also

Manufacturers use the name Olivem 1000. This ingredient has been found to preserve the natural microbiome of skin. Having a healthy microbiome helps keep our skin healthy and protects against harmful bacteria. This ingredient is grouped with Sorbitan Olivate under the name Olivem 1000.

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Paula's Choice C5 Super Boost Eye Cream contains this as ingredient number 24.

RoC Multi Correxion Revive + Glow Eye Balm contains this as ingredient number 11.

6
What it does: Emulsifying
Community Rating: Very Disliked

Sorbitan Olivate is created from the fatty acids in olive oil and sorbitol.

Sorbitan Olivate is an oil in water emulsifier. It helps stabilize a product by preventing oils and waters from separating. Sorbitan Olivate also helps hydrate the skin.

Manufacturers sell sorbitan olivate under the name OliveM 1000. OliveM 1000 a multifunctional ingredient. It is self-emulsifying. According to a manufacturer, OliveM 1000 does not disrupt natural skin biome.

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Paula's Choice C5 Super Boost Eye Cream contains this as ingredient number 25.

RoC Multi Correxion Revive + Glow Eye Balm contains this as ingredient number 18.

7
What it does: Humectant, Masking, Skin Conditioning, Solvent
Community Rating: Mixed

Butylene Glycol (or BG) is used within cosmetic products for a few different reasons:

  • It is a solvent, meaning that it helps to dissolve other ingredients. This also enhances the absorption of the product into one's skin.
  • It is a humectant, which means that it helps attract moisture into the skin.
  • It helps improve product application.

Overall, Butylene Glycol is a safe and well-rounded ingredient. It is unlikely to irritate skin, and works well with pretty much all other ingredients.

Paula's Choice C5 Super Boost Eye Cream contains this as ingredient number 29.

RoC Multi Correxion Revive + Glow Eye Balm contains this as ingredient number 5.

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

41% are loved or liked
21% have mixed ratings
31% are disliked or very disliked
8% have no rating yet
29% are loved or liked
17% have mixed ratings
23% are disliked or very disliked
31% have no rating yet

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