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Paula's Choice C5 Super Boost Eye Cream Versus SVR [C] Eye Biotic

Eye Moisturizer

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Updated on March 11, 2025

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 hyaluronic acid, peptides, Vitamin C and Vitamin E

Suited For

They're both likely to be good for anti aging, dry skin and scar healing

Free From

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

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Ingredient Info

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Paula's Choice C5 Super Boost Eye Cream 39 ingredients

SVR [C] Eye Biotic 23 ingredients

What's inside

At a glance

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Paula's Choice C5 Super Boost Eye Cream 39 ingredients

SVR [C] Eye Biotic 23 ingredients

Key Ingredients

Benefits

Concerns

Ingredients Side-by-side

found in both products

C5 Super Boost Eye Cream

Water

Skin Conditioning

Dicaprylyl Carbonate

Emollient

Glycerin

Humectant

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Triheptanoin

Skin Conditioning

Ascorbyl Glucoside

Antioxidant

3-O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid

Skin Conditioning

Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer

Emulsion Stabilising

Arachidyl Alcohol

Emollient

Cetearyl Alcohol

Emollient

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C13-15 Alkane

Ascorbyl Palmitate

Sh-Polypeptide-121

Acetyl Hexapeptide-8

Hyaluronic Acid

Zerumbone

Bacillus Ferment

Tocopherol

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Tocopheryl Acetate

Antioxidant

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Butyrospermum Parkii Butter Unsaponifiables

Skin Conditioning

Oryza Sativa Bran Extract

Skin Conditioning

Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract

Antimicrobial

Helianthus Annuus Seed Extract

Skin Conditioning

Hydrogenated Lecithin

Emulsifying

Cetearyl Olivate

Sorbitan Olivate

Behenyl Alcohol

Arachidyl Glucoside

Propanediol

Butylene Glycol

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Cetyl Alcohol

Emollient

2 / 2 Fatty Alcohol Icon

Sodium Phytate

Sodium Citrate

Citric Acid

Sodium Metabisulfite

Phenoxyethanol

Caprylyl Glycol

Ethylhexylglycerin

Hexylene Glycol

Sodium Hydroxide

[C] Eye Biotic

Water

Skin Conditioning

Ascorbyl Tetraisopalmitate

Mica

Sodium Polyacrylate

CI 77891

Acetyl Hexapeptide-8

Carbomer

Gentiana Lutea Root Extract

Skin Conditioning

Lactobacillus Ferment

Skin Conditioning

Maltodextrin

Absorbent

Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate

Humectant

Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate

Cleansing

Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil

Tin Oxide

Tocopherol

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1,2-Hexanediol

Caprylyl Glycol

Citric Acid

Pentylene Glycol

Propanediol

Sodium Hydroxide

Parfum

CI 77491

Ingredients Explained

These ingredients are found in both products.

Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.

Acetyl Hexapeptide-8

Humectant, Skin Conditioning

Acetyl Hexapeptide-8, commonly known as Argireline, is a popular peptide in skincare. It’s often referred to as a “Botox-like” ingredient because it helps reduce muscle movement.

By relaxing these micro-movements, Argireline may help minimize the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles. That said, it’s not as powerful as Botox, and research on its long-term effectiveness is still limited.

Beyond smoothing, Argireline may also support collagen production. Collagen is the protein that helps keep your skin firm, bouncy, and well-hydrated by strengthening the skin barrier.

So while Argireline isn’t a miracle fix, it can be a helpful addition to a routine focused on both prevention and skin health.

Read more about other common types of peptides here:

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Caprylyl Glycol

Emollient, Humectant, Skin Conditioning

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.

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Citric Acid

Buffering, Masking

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

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 even out skin tone.

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.

Read more about some other popular AHA's here:

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Propanediol

Solvent

Propanediol is an all-star ingredient. It softens, hydrates, and smooths the skin.

It’s often used to:

Propanediol is not likely to cause sensitivity and considered safe to use. It is derived from corn or petroleum with a clear color and no scent.

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Sodium Hydroxide

Buffering

Sodium Hydroxide is also known as lye or caustic soda. It is used to adjust the pH of products; many ingredients require a specific pH to be effective.

In small amounts, sodium hydroxide is considered safe to use. However, large amounts may cause chemical burns due to its high alkaline.

Your skin has a natural pH and acid mantle. This acid mantle helps prevent harmful bacteria from breaking through. The acid mantle also helps keep your skin hydrated.

"Alkaline" refers to a high pH level. A low pH level would be considered acidic.

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Tocopherol

Antioxidant, Masking, Skin Conditioning

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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Water

Skin Conditioning, Solvent

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. If you see this, drink a glass of water. Stay hydrated!

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