Pipette Look Awake Eye Gel Versus La Roche-Posay Hyalu B5 Eyes Serum
Updated on June 19, 2024
Overview
What they are
These products are both fungal acne (malassezia) safe and reef safe eye moisturizers. They have a total of 5 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain hyaluronic acid
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin, oily skin and scar healing
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, fragrances, oils, parabens, silicones or sulfates
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Ingredient Info
Pipette Look Awake Eye Gel 17 ingredients
La Roche-Posay Hyalu B5 Eyes Serum 13 ingredients
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Pipette Look Awake Eye Gel 17 ingredients
La Roche-Posay Hyalu B5 Eyes Serum 13 ingredients
Key Ingredients
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Key Ingredients
Benefits
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningSqualane
Emollient
Chenopodium Quinoa Seed Extract
Skin ConditioningCaffeine
Skin ConditioningSodium Carbomer
Emulsion StabilisingSodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Hydroxyacetophenone
Antioxidant
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin ConditioningCaprylyl Glycol
EmollientMica
Cosmetic Colorant
Phytic Acid
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
CI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantMaltodextrin
AbsorbentSodium Benzoate
Masking
Sodium Hydroxide
BufferingGardenia Florida Fruit Extract
Skin Conditioning
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. If you see this, drink a glass of water. Stay hydrated!
Learn more about WaterCaffeine is most associated with coffee, tea, and cacao. In skincare, it helps with calming inflammation and is rich in antioxidants.
While caffeine is used to treat cellulite and and dark circles, further studies are needed to prove this. It has been believed to help with these skin conditions due to its ability to dilate blood vessels and increase blood flow.
Some studies are looking into caffeine's ability to protect against UV rays.
Learn more about CaffeineSodium 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 HyaluronateHydroxyacetophenone is antioxidant with skin conditioning and soothing properties. It also boosts the efficiency of preservatives.
This ingredient is not irritating or sensitizing.
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 GlycolIngredient Ratings
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Pipette Look Awake Eye Gel 17 ingredients
La Roche-Posay Hyalu B5 Eyes Serum 13 ingredients
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Pipette Look Awake Eye Gel 17 ingredients
La Roche-Posay Hyalu B5 Eyes Serum 13 ingredients
Very hydrating but sticky. Sometimes my skin burned and got swollen
