Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Paula's Choice Ceramide-Enriched Firming Eye Cream versus La Roche-Posay Redermic R Eyes Anti-Aging Eye Cream with Retinol .
Last updated on November 21, 2023. Published on October 06, 2021
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 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 harsh alcohols, common allergens, parabens or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain silicones
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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
Paula's Choice Ceramide-Enriched Firming Eye Cream 55 ingredients
La Roche-Posay Redermic R Eyes Anti-Aging Eye Cream with Retinol 23 ingredients
Alcohol Free
This product is free of harsh alcohols 🎉
Contains Silicon
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Contains Fragrance
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Sulfate Free
This product is free of sulfates 🎉
Paraben Free
This product is free of parabens 🎉
Contains Oils
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Not Malassezia Safe
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Reef Safe
This product is free of ingredients that damage reefs 🎉
EU Allergen Free
This product is free of EU allergens 🎉
Non Vegan
This product is not vegan 😥
Cruelty Free
This product is cruelty-free 🎉
Alcohol Free
This product is free of harsh alcohols 🎉
Contains Silicon
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Fragrance Free
This product is free of fragrances 🎉
Sulfate Free
This product is free of sulfates 🎉
Paraben Free
This product is free of parabens 🎉
Oil Free
This product is free of oils 🎉
Not Malassezia Safe
Ingredients in this product that are not malassezia safe:
Reef Safe
This product is free of ingredients that damage reefs 🎉
EU Allergen Free
This product is free of EU allergens 🎉
Non Vegan
This product is not vegan 😥
Not Cruelty Free
This product is not cruelty-free 😥
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Paula's Choice Ceramide-Enriched Firming Eye Cream 55 ingredients
La Roche-Posay Redermic R Eyes Anti-Aging Eye Cream with Retinol 23 ingredients
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Join SkinSortIngredients Compared
Ingredients that are highlighted in purple are present in both products.
Paula's Choice Ceramide-Enriched Firming Eye Cream 55 ingredients
La Roche-Posay Redermic R Eyes Anti-Aging Eye Cream with Retinol 23 ingredients
Water • Neopentyl Glycol Diheptanoate • Cetyl Alcohol • Butylene Glycol • Glycerin • Glyceryl Stearate • Peg-100 Stearate • Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer • Ascorbyl Glucoside • Potassium Cetyl Phosphate • Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate • Bis-Diglyceryl Polyacyladipate-2 • Polyglyceryl-10 Dioleate • Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate • Ceramide Ns • Ceramide EOP • Ceramide AP • Ceramide Eos • Ceramide NP • Palmitoyl Tripeptide-5 • Acetyl Tetrapeptide-5 • Caprooyl Phytosphingosine • Caprooyl Sphingosine • Cholesterol • Squalane • Retinol • Vitis Vinifera Seed Extract • Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract • Punica Granatum Fruit Extract • Dunaliella Salina Extract • Pongamia Glabra Seed Oil • Tocopheryl Acetate • Allantoin • Bisabolol • Carnosine • Panthenol • Sodium PCA • Pullulan • Glyceryl Ascorbate • Behenic Acid • Dimethicone • Sodium Citrate • Sodium Polyacrylate • Caprylyl Glycol • Ethylhexyl Stearate • Ceteareth-25 • Sodium Hydroxide • Trideceth-6 • Propyl Gallate • Polysorbate 20 • Disodium EDTA • Mica • Phenoxyethanol • Chlorphenesin • Sodium Benzoate
Water • Isocetyl Stearate • Glycerin • Octyldodecanol • Propylene Glycol • Pentylene Glycol • Dimethicone • Acrylamide/Sodium Acryloyldimethyltaurate Copolymer • Cetearyl Alcohol • Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer • Caffeine • Isohexadecane • Sodium Hyaluronate • Sodium Hydroxide • Retinol • Retinyl Linoleate • Adenosine • Ammonium Polyacryloyldimethyl Taurate • Caprylyl Glycol • Citric Acid • Polysilicone-8 • Polysorbate 80 • Phenoxyethanol
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Ingredients Explained
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Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
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!
Learn more about WaterPaula's Choice Ceramide-Enriched Firming Eye Cream contains this as ingredient number 1.
La Roche-Posay Redermic R Eyes Anti-Aging Eye Cream with Retinol contains this as ingredient number 1.
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.
Learn more about GlycerinPaula's Choice Ceramide-Enriched Firming Eye Cream contains this as ingredient number 5.
La Roche-Posay Redermic R Eyes Anti-Aging Eye Cream with Retinol contains this as ingredient number 3.
Retinol is a form of Vitamin A and proven to help with anti-aging.
It promotes collagen production, increases new cell turnoever, and protects your skin as an antioxidant.
Retinol boosts collagen production and increases cell turnover. This makes retinol effective in removing wrinkles, fading dark spots, and reducing the appearance of pores.
Retinol is less effective when exposed to sun. Be sure to look for appropriate packaging to keep your retinol potent.
Using retinol and retinoids will increase sun-sensitivity in the first few weeks of use. Though studies show retinoids increase your skin's natural SPF with continuous use, it is best to always wear sunscreen and sun-protection.
We recommend speaking with a medical professional about using this ingredient during pregnancy.
Retinol may cause irritation in some people, so be sure to patch test. Experts recommend 'ramping up' retinol use: start using this ingredient once a week and work up to using it daily.
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Learn more about RetinolPaula's Choice Ceramide-Enriched Firming Eye Cream contains this as ingredient number 26.
La Roche-Posay Redermic R Eyes Anti-Aging Eye Cream with Retinol contains this as ingredient number 15.
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.
Paula's Choice Ceramide-Enriched Firming Eye Cream contains this as ingredient number 41.
La Roche-Posay Redermic R Eyes Anti-Aging Eye Cream with Retinol contains this as ingredient number 7.
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 GlycolPaula's Choice Ceramide-Enriched Firming Eye Cream contains this as ingredient number 44.
La Roche-Posay Redermic R Eyes Anti-Aging Eye Cream with Retinol contains this as ingredient number 19.
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.
Learn more about Sodium HydroxidePaula's Choice Ceramide-Enriched Firming Eye Cream contains this as ingredient number 47.
La Roche-Posay Redermic R Eyes Anti-Aging Eye Cream with Retinol contains this as ingredient number 14.
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.
Paula's Choice Ceramide-Enriched Firming Eye Cream contains this as ingredient number 53.
La Roche-Posay Redermic R Eyes Anti-Aging Eye Cream with Retinol contains this as ingredient number 23.
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Paula's Choice Ceramide-Enriched Firming Eye Cream 55 ingredients
La Roche-Posay Redermic R Eyes Anti-Aging Eye Cream with Retinol 23 ingredients
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Paula's Choice Ceramide-Enriched Firming Eye Cream 55 ingredients
La Roche-Posay Redermic R Eyes Anti-Aging Eye Cream with Retinol 23 ingredients
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La Roche-Posay Redermic R Eyes Anti-Aging Eye Cream with Retinol 23 ingredients
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