Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Peter Thomas Roth Mega-Rich Intensive Anti-Aging Eye Crème versus Dr. Denese SkinScience Firming Facial Collagen Eye Cream .
Published on May 22, 2023
Overview
What they are
These products are both eye moisturizers. They have a total of 17 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain ceramides, hyaluronic acid, peptides, retinoid, Vitamin C and Vitamin E
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for fighting acne, anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin, sensitive skin, oily skin, reducing pores, scar healing, dark spots and better texture
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, fragrances 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
Peter Thomas Roth Mega-Rich Intensive Anti-Aging Eye Crème 39 ingredients
Dr. Denese SkinScience Firming Facial Collagen Eye Cream 56 ingredients
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 🎉
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Contains Oils
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Not Malassezia Safe
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Not Reef Safe
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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 😥
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
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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 🎉
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Peter Thomas Roth Mega-Rich Intensive Anti-Aging Eye Crème 39 ingredients
Dr. Denese SkinScience Firming Facial Collagen Eye Cream 56 ingredients
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Peter Thomas Roth Mega-Rich Intensive Anti-Aging Eye Crème 39 ingredients
Dr. Denese SkinScience Firming Facial Collagen Eye Cream 56 ingredients
Water • Glyceryl Stearate • Glycerin • Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1 • Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride • Cetyl Alcohol • Propylene Glycol Stearate • Beeswax • Peg-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil • Butylene Glycol • Carbomer • Polysorbate 20 • Palmitoyl Oligopeptide • Retinyl Palmitate • Tocopheryl Acetate • Ascorbic Acid • Ceramide 3 • Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice • Panthenol • Hydrolyzed Elastin • Soluble Collagen • Butyrospermum Parkii Oil • Allantoin • Linoleic Acid • Oleic Acid • Superoxide Dismutase • Wheat Amino Acids • Squalane • Sodium Hyaluronate • Quaternium-15 • Disodium EDTA • Steapyrium Chloride • Triethanolamine • Sodium PCA • Dimethicone • Propylene Glycol • Diazolidinyl Urea • Methylparaben • Propylparaben
Water • Butyrospermum Parkii Butter • Glycerin • Pentaerythrityl Tetraethylhexanoate • Squalane • Theobroma Cacao Seed Butter • Di-C12-15 Alkyl Fumarate • Sodium Hyaluronate • Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate • Soluble Collagen • Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1 • Palmitoyl Hexapeptide-12 • Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7 • N-Hydroxysuccinimide • Chrysin • Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate • Glucosyl Hesperidin • C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate • Tribehenin • Ceramide Ng • Peg-10 Phytosterol • Isosorbide Dicaprylate • Phospholipids • Retinyl Palmitate • Calcium Pantothenate • Ascorbyl Palmitate • Tocopheryl Acetate • Adenosine • Mica • Foeniculum Vulgare Fruit Extract • Humulus Lupulus Extract • Melissa Officinalis Leaf Extract • Viscum Album Leaf Extract • Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract • Achillea Millefolium Extract • Sodium Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer • Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride • Hydroxymethoxyphenyl Decanone • Glyceryl Polymethacrylate • Butylene Glycol • Peg-100 Stearate • Glyceryl Stearate • Cetearyl Alcohol • Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate • Beeswax • Dimethicone • Peg-40 Stearate • Polysorbate 80 • Isohexadecane • Steareth-20 • Polysorbate 20 • Allantoin • Carbomer • Disodium EDTA • Phenoxyethanol • Ethylhexylglycerin
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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.
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 WaterPeter Thomas Roth Mega-Rich Intensive Anti-Aging Eye Crème contains this as ingredient number 1.
Dr. Denese SkinScience Firming Facial Collagen Eye Cream contains this as ingredient number 1.
Glyceryl Stearate is a mix of glycerin and stearic acid.
Glyceryl Stearate is used to stabilize the mixing of water and oil ingredients. By preventing these ingredients from separating, it can help elongate shelf life. It can also help thicken the product's texture.
As an emollient, it helps soften skin and supports barrier-replenishing ingredients.
In cosmetics, Glyceryl Stearate is often made from vegetable oils or synthetically produced. The human body also creates Glyceryl Stearate naturally.
Learn more about Glyceryl StearatePeter Thomas Roth Mega-Rich Intensive Anti-Aging Eye Crème contains this as ingredient number 2.
Dr. Denese SkinScience Firming Facial Collagen Eye Cream contains this as ingredient number 43.
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 GlycerinPeter Thomas Roth Mega-Rich Intensive Anti-Aging Eye Crème contains this as ingredient number 3.
Dr. Denese SkinScience Firming Facial Collagen Eye Cream contains this as ingredient number 3.
Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1 is a 3-amino acid peptide. Peptides are building blocks for protein.
Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1 is a signal peptide. This means it tells our skin to create collagen. Collagen is a protein that makes connective tissue. Boosting collagen production leads to a healthier skin barrier. Having a healthy skin barrier means having firm and hydrated skin.
Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1 can help reduce wrinkles and make the skin look more youthful.
Read more about other common types of peptides here:
Learn more about Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1Peter Thomas Roth Mega-Rich Intensive Anti-Aging Eye Crème contains this as ingredient number 4.
Dr. Denese SkinScience Firming Facial Collagen Eye Cream contains this as ingredient number 11.
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride is an emollient, solvent, and texture enhancer. It is considered a skin-softener by helping the skin prevent moisture loss.
Within a product, Caprylic Triglyceride can thicken the product and make spreadability easier by dissolving clumping compounds. An added benefit of Caprylic Triglyceride is its antioxidant properties.
Caprylic Triglyceride is made by combining glycerin with coconut oil, forming a clear liquid. Caprylic Triglyceride has not been found to be toxic for human use in concentrations under 50%.
While there is an assumption Caprylic Triglyceride can clog pores due to it being derived from coconut oil, there is no research supporting this.
Learn more about Caprylic/Capric TriglyceridePeter Thomas Roth Mega-Rich Intensive Anti-Aging Eye Crème contains this as ingredient number 5.
Dr. Denese SkinScience Firming Facial Collagen Eye Cream contains this as ingredient number 38.
Beeswax is natural wax produced by honey bees and can be synthetically created. It consists mainly of fatty acid esters and long-chain alcohols.
In cosmetics, beeswax is a emollient. Due to its waxy structure, it creates a protective barrier. This barrier prevents water from evaporating off the skin.
This may not be a good ingredient for oily skin. We recommend speaking with a professional if you have concerns.
Beeswax cannot be removed with water, but can be taken off with an oil cleanser.
Beeswax is also antiseptic and contains vitamin A.
Learn more about BeeswaxPeter Thomas Roth Mega-Rich Intensive Anti-Aging Eye Crème contains this as ingredient number 8.
Dr. Denese SkinScience Firming Facial Collagen Eye Cream contains this as ingredient number 46.
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.
Peter Thomas Roth Mega-Rich Intensive Anti-Aging Eye Crème contains this as ingredient number 10.
Dr. Denese SkinScience Firming Facial Collagen Eye Cream contains this as ingredient number 41.
Carbomer is a polymer of acrylic acid. Its main role is to create gel consistency within products.
Carbomer is commonly found in many types of cosmetics products. It is found to be safe in concentrations up to 15%. However, a high amount of carbomer can cause pilling or balling up of products. Most products contain 1% of less of carbomer.
Peter Thomas Roth Mega-Rich Intensive Anti-Aging Eye Crème contains this as ingredient number 11.
Dr. Denese SkinScience Firming Facial Collagen Eye Cream contains this as ingredient number 54.
Polysorbate 20 is made by combining ethoxylation of sorbitan, ethylene oxide, and lauric acid. It is a mild cleansing agent, surfactant, and emulsifier.
As a surfactant, it helps collect dirt and oils for washing. Emulsifiers prevent oils and water from separating.
Polysorbate 20 also adds scent to a product. Since it is made using sorbitol, it has a sweet scent. Sorbitol can also be found in fruits such as apples and peaches.
The lauric acid used to create Polysorbate 20 is often derived from coconuts.
Polysorbate 20 may not be fungal acne safe.
Learn more about Polysorbate 20Peter Thomas Roth Mega-Rich Intensive Anti-Aging Eye Crème contains this as ingredient number 12.
Dr. Denese SkinScience Firming Facial Collagen Eye Cream contains this as ingredient number 52.
Retinyl palmitate is a form of retinoid. Retinoids are the superstar class of anti-aging ingredients that include tretinoin and retinol.
This particular ingredient has had a bumpy year with its rise and fall in popularity.
First, Retinyl palmitate is created from palmitic acid and retinol. It is a retinol ester and considered one of the weaker forms of retinoid.
This is because all retinoids have to be converted to Tretinoin, AKA retinoic acid. Retinyl Palmitate is pretty far down the line and has to go through multiple conversions before its effects are seen.
Due to this long and ineffective conversion line, the benefits of Retinyl Palmitate are debated.
Studies show Retinyl Palmitate to help:
Dermatologists say this ingredient is ineffective because it isn't used in high enough concentrations in cosmetics.
This ingredient used to be found in sunscreens to boost the efficacy of sunscreen filters.
The downfall of Retinyl Palmitate was due to released reports about the ingredient being correlated to sun damage and skin tumors.
While there is a study showing this ingredient to cause DNA damage when exposed to UV-A, there is no concrete proof of it being linked to skin cancer. It is safe to use when used correctly.
All retinoids increase your skin's sensitivity to the sun in the first few months of usage. Be especially careful with reapplying sunscreen when using any form of retinoid.
Currently, this ingredient is still allowed in cosmetics all over the world. In Canada, cosmetics must have a warning label stating the product to contain Retinyl Palmitate
Fun fact: This ingredient is often added to low-fat milk to increase the levels of Vitamin A.
Learn more about Retinyl PalmitatePeter Thomas Roth Mega-Rich Intensive Anti-Aging Eye Crème contains this as ingredient number 15.
Dr. Denese SkinScience Firming Facial Collagen Eye Cream contains this as ingredient number 25.
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.
Learn more about Tocopheryl AcetatePeter Thomas Roth Mega-Rich Intensive Anti-Aging Eye Crème contains this as ingredient number 16.
Dr. Denese SkinScience Firming Facial Collagen Eye Cream contains this as ingredient number 28.
Soluble Collagen can help to reduce the effects of aging.
Peter Thomas Roth Mega-Rich Intensive Anti-Aging Eye Crème contains this as ingredient number 22.
Dr. Denese SkinScience Firming Facial Collagen Eye Cream contains this as ingredient number 10.
Allantoin plays a role in soothing and moisturizing the skin. Because of this, it is often added to products with strong active ingredients.
Some studies have shown this ingredient can promote wound healing with higher concentrations.
Allantoin is derived from the comfrey plant but produced synthetically for cosmetic products to ensure purity.
Learn more about AllantoinPeter Thomas Roth Mega-Rich Intensive Anti-Aging Eye Crème contains this as ingredient number 24.
Dr. Denese SkinScience Firming Facial Collagen Eye Cream contains this as ingredient number 53.
Squalane is an emollient that helps the skin hold onto moisture. It's an oily liquid that occurs naturally in certain types of fish and plant oils.
Because squalane boosts hydration in the skin, it also comes with plenty of benefits: it is an antioxidant and can help fight free radicals and skin damage. Squalane is also found to have a detoxifying effect when applied.
Squalane comes from squalene, which occurs naturally within the sebum of our skin. It is one of the oils our skin produces to keep itself hydrated. Squalane is the hydrogenated version of squalene and has a longer shelf life.
Research shows that squalane is non-irritating (even at 100% concentration).
In general, it's a fantastic ingredient. It does a great job at hydrating the skin, and it's suitable for those with sensitive skin.
The source of squalane may impact malassezia / fungal acne. This is because olive oil derived squalane can contain impurities such as fatty acids and plant waxes. Sugarcane derived squalane is recommended for anyone with malassezia concerns.
Is squalane vegan? This depends on the source. Squalane can be derived from both plants and animals. Most squalane used in skincare comes from plants.
Please note: the source of squalane is only known if disclosed by the brand. We recommend reaching out to the brand if you have any questions about their squalane.
Read more about squalene with an "e".
Learn more about SqualanePeter Thomas Roth Mega-Rich Intensive Anti-Aging Eye Crème contains this as ingredient number 29.
Dr. Denese SkinScience Firming Facial Collagen Eye Cream contains this as ingredient number 5.
Sodium Hyaluronate is hyaluronic acid's salt form. It is commonly derived from the sodium salt of hyaluronic acid.
Like hyaluronic acid, it is great at holding water and acts as a humectant. This makes it a great skin hydrating ingredient.
Sodium Hyaluronate is naturally occurring in our bodies and is mostly found in eye fluid and joints.
These are some other common types of Hyaluronic Acid:
Learn more about Sodium HyaluronatePeter Thomas Roth Mega-Rich Intensive Anti-Aging Eye Crème contains this as ingredient number 30.
Dr. Denese SkinScience Firming Facial Collagen Eye Cream contains this as ingredient number 8.
Disodium EDTA plays a role in making products more stable by aiding other preservatives.
It is a chelating agent, meaning it neutralizes metal ions that may be found in a product.
Disodium EDTA is a salt of edetic acid and is found to be safe in cosmetic ingredients.
Learn more about Disodium EDTAPeter Thomas Roth Mega-Rich Intensive Anti-Aging Eye Crème contains this as ingredient number 33.
Dr. Denese SkinScience Firming Facial Collagen Eye Cream contains this as ingredient number 55.
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.
Peter Thomas Roth Mega-Rich Intensive Anti-Aging Eye Crème contains this as ingredient number 37.
Dr. Denese SkinScience Firming Facial Collagen Eye Cream contains this as ingredient number 47.
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Peter Thomas Roth Mega-Rich Intensive Anti-Aging Eye Crème 39 ingredients
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