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Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Paula's Choice Resist Anti-Aging Eye Gel versus Paula's Choice Resist Anti-Aging Eye Cream .

Published on August 20, 2021

Overview

What they are

These products are both cruelty-free and reef safe eye moisturizers. They have a total of 11 ingredients in common

Cool Features

They both contain peptides

Suited For

They're both likely to be good for anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin, sensitive skin, oily skin, scar healing, dark spots and better texture

Free From

They both do not contain any oils or parabens

What's Inside

They both contain silicones

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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.

Price

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Starts at $39.00
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Starts at $15.00

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 (2)
Peptides (3)

Benefits

Hydrating
Good For Oily Skin (2)
Redness Reducing (2)
Reduces Irritation (2)
Skin Texture
Reduces Large Pores (2)
Anti-Aging (3)
Dark Spots (2)
Scar Healing (2)
Acne Fighting (2)
Brightening (3)

Concerns

Irritating

Notable Ingredients

AHA
Vitamin C
Vitamin E
Peptides (2)

Benefits

Hydrating (2)
Good For Oily Skin
Redness Reducing (3)
Reduces Irritation
Skin Texture
Anti-Aging (3)
Dark Spots (2)
Scar Healing (4)
Brightening (3)

Concerns

May Worsen Oily Skin
Irritating
Rosacea (2)
Eczema
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Ingredients Compared

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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 Resist Anti-Aging Eye Gel contains this as ingredient number 1.

Paula's Choice Resist Anti-Aging Eye Cream contains this as ingredient number 1.

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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.

Paula's Choice Resist Anti-Aging Eye Gel contains this as ingredient number 8.

Paula's Choice Resist Anti-Aging Eye Cream contains this as ingredient number 3.

3
What it does: Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Liked

Palmitoyl Tripeptide-38 isn't fungal acne safe and is a peptide.

Paula's Choice Resist Anti-Aging Eye Gel contains this as ingredient number 11.

Paula's Choice Resist Anti-Aging Eye Cream contains this as ingredient number 14.

4
What it does: Skin Protecting
Community Rating: Loved

Caprooyl Tetrapeptide-3 is a peptide.

Paula's Choice Resist Anti-Aging Eye Gel contains this as ingredient number 12.

Paula's Choice Resist Anti-Aging Eye Cream contains this as ingredient number 15.

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What it does: Astringent, Skin Conditioning, Soothing, Tonic
Community Rating: Liked

Salix Alba Bark Extract comes from the white willow tree, which is native to Europe and Central Asia.

Salix Alba Bark Extract has often been described as salicylic acid's cousin. This is due to the salicin it contains. However, studies are limited showing salix alba bark to be an effective salicylic acid alternative.

Salicin does have anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties. It has shown to decrease the formation of inflammatory mediators, such as tumor necrosis factor-α and nuclear factor-kappa B. Salicin also has a mildly exfoliating effect on the skin.

Several other components in salix alba bark extract also contain antioxidant properties, such as flavonoids and polyphenols. Antioxidants may help with anti-aging as they neutralize harmful free-radical molecules.

Willow Bark extract has been used for thousands of years. Ancient civilizations used white willow to help treat pain and fevers.

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Paula's Choice Resist Anti-Aging Eye Gel contains this as ingredient number 20.

Paula's Choice Resist Anti-Aging Eye Cream contains this as ingredient number 27.

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What it does: Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Loved

Adenosine is in every living organism. It is one of four components in nucleic acids that helps store our DNA.

Adenosine has many benefits when used. These benefits include hydrating the skin, smoothing skin, and reducing wrinkles. Once applied, adenosine increases collagen production. It also helps with improving firmness and tissue repair.

Studies have found adenosine may also help with wound healing.

In skincare products, Adenosine is usually derived from yeast.

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Paula's Choice Resist Anti-Aging Eye Gel contains this as ingredient number 22.

Paula's Choice Resist Anti-Aging Eye Cream contains this as ingredient number 22.

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What it does: Bleaching, Emollient, Skin Conditioning, Smoothing, Soothing
Community Rating: Liked

Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract is an extract of the roots of Licorice. It has been found to have several benefits such as skin hydrating, conditioning, and soothing.

One component, glabridin, has extra potent antioxidant and soothing properties. It has also been found to block pigmentation from UVB rays in guinea pigs.

Licorice Root also contains a flavonoid. Flavonoids are a natural substance from in plants. Flavonoids also have antioxidant properties.

Another component, glycyrrhizin, has been found to have anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial benefits. This may make licorice root extract effective at treating acne. However, more research is needed to support this.

Liquiritin is one of the flavone compounds found in licorice. It has been found to help lighten skin by preventing tyrosinase from reacting with tyrosine. When the two react, protein is converted to melanin. Melanin is the substance in your body that gives your features pigmentation.

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Paula's Choice Resist Anti-Aging Eye Gel contains this as ingredient number 23.

Paula's Choice Resist Anti-Aging Eye Cream contains this as ingredient number 16.

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What it does: Emulsion Stabilising
Community Rating: Disliked

Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6 is a texture enhancer and pH adjuster.

It is be used to thicken water-based products and create a gel-texture with a velvet feel.

One manufacturer claims this ingredient to have a pH range of 2-8 and to be biodegradable.

Learn more about Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6

Paula's Choice Resist Anti-Aging Eye Gel contains this as ingredient number 25.

Paula's Choice Resist Anti-Aging Eye Cream contains this as ingredient number 28.

9
What it does: Masking, Skin Conditioning

We don't have a description for Hydroxypropyl Cyclodextrin.

Paula's Choice Resist Anti-Aging Eye Gel contains this as ingredient number 27.

Paula's Choice Resist Anti-Aging Eye Cream contains this as ingredient number 29.

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What it does:

We don't have a description for Dextran.

Paula's Choice Resist Anti-Aging Eye Gel contains this as ingredient number 28.

Paula's Choice Resist Anti-Aging Eye Cream contains this as ingredient number 23.

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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.

Paula's Choice Resist Anti-Aging Eye Gel contains this as ingredient number 32.

Paula's Choice Resist Anti-Aging Eye Cream contains this as ingredient number 34.

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

50% are loved or liked
9% have mixed ratings
28% are disliked or very disliked
13% have no rating yet
56% are loved or liked
6% have mixed ratings
21% are disliked or very disliked
18% have no rating yet

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