SkinCeuticals A.G.E. Eye Complex Versus SkinMedica TNS Recovery Complex

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Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of SkinCeuticals A.G.E. Eye Complex versus SkinMedica TNS Recovery Complex .

Last updated on February 16, 2024. Published on August 14, 2023

Overview

Suited For

They're both likely to be good for dry skin and brightening skin

Free From

They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, oils or sulfates

What's Inside

They both contain fragrances

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SkinCeuticals A.G.E. Eye Complex

SkinMedica TNS Recovery Complex

Eye Moisturizer American Brand United States

Serum 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.

Serum

Serums are highly concentrated with ingredients to provide skin with benefits. They should be used after cleansing and before moisturizing.

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Ingredient Info

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SkinCeuticals A.G.E. Eye Complex 40 ingredients

SkinMedica TNS Recovery Complex 18 ingredients

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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SkinCeuticals A.G.E. Eye Complex 40 ingredients

SkinMedica TNS Recovery Complex 18 ingredients

Notable Ingredients

Mineral UV Filter

Vitamin C

Vitamin E

Exfoliators (2)

Peptides (3)

Benefits

Hydrating

Redness Reducing

Skin Texture

Anti-Aging

Dark Spots

Scar Healing

Brightening (3)

Concerns

May Worsen Oily Skin (2)

Irritating

Rosacea

Eczema (3)

Benefits

Hydrating

Brightening

Concerns

Irritating (2)

Rosacea

Eczema

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Ingredients Compared

Ingredients that are highlighted in purple are present in both products.

SkinCeuticals A.G.E. Eye Complex 40 ingredients

SkinMedica TNS Recovery Complex 18 ingredients

Water • Glycerin • Dimethicone • Isohexadecane • Paraffin • Propylene Glycol • Silica • Polyglyceryl-4 Isostearate • Cetyl Peg/Ppg-10/1 Dimethicone • Hexyl Laurate • Nylon-12 • Hydroxypropyl Tetrahydropyrantriol • Methylsilanol/Silicate Crosspolymer • Polyethylene • Ascorbyl Glucoside • Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride • Octyldodecanol • Phenoxyethanol • Tocopheryl Acetate • Ammonium Polyacryloyldimethyl Taurate • Peg-6 Isostearate • Triethanolamine • Sodium Citrate • Methylparaben • Chlorphenesin • Caffeine • Titanium Dioxide • Ethylparaben • Menthoxypropanediol • Vaccinium Myrtillus Fruit Extract • Hesperidin Methyl Chalcone • Pentasodium Pentetate • Aluminum Hydroxide • Stearic Acid • Hesperetin Laurate • N-Hydroxysuccinimide • Dipeptide-2 • Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7 • Palmitoyl Oligopeptide • Chrysin

Human Neonatal Fibroblast Conditioned Media • Isoceteth-20 • Ethoxydiglycol • Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer • Aminomethyl Propanol • Disodium EDTA • Ethylhexylglycerin • Glycerin • Caprylyl Glycol • Caprylhydroxamic Acid • Phenoxyethanol • Parfum • Hydroxycitronellal • Linalool • Coumarin • Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone • Geraniol • Isoeugenol

Ingredients Side-by-side

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Ingredients Explained

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

Glycerin

What it does: Humectant, Skin Conditioning, Skin Protecting, Solvent

Community Rating: Loved

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.

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SkinCeuticals A.G.E. Eye Complex contains this as ingredient number 2.

SkinMedica TNS Recovery Complex contains this as ingredient number 8.

Phenoxyethanol

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.

SkinCeuticals A.G.E. Eye Complex contains this as ingredient number 18.

SkinMedica TNS Recovery Complex contains this as ingredient number 11.

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