Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of SkinCeuticals Eye Balm versus La Mer The Eye Concentrate .
Last updated on February 16, 2024. Published on May 05, 2022
Overview
What they are
These products are both eye moisturizers. They have a total of 10 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain Vitamin E
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for dry skin, brightening skin and dark spots
Free From
They both do not contain any parabens or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain common allergens, fragrances, oils and silicones
We independently verify ingredients, and our claims are backed by peer-reviewed research. Spot a product that need an update? Let us know.
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.
Ingredient Info
SkinCeuticals Eye Balm 34 ingredients
La Mer The Eye Concentrate 88 ingredients
Alcohol Free
This product is free of harsh alcohols 🎉
Contains Silicon
Ingredients in this product that are types of silicon:
Sulfate Free
This product is free of sulfates 🎉
Paraben Free
This product is free of parabens 🎉
Contains Oils
Ingredients in this product that are types of oil:
Not Malassezia Safe
Ingredients in this product that are not malassezia safe:
Reef Safe
This product is free of ingredients that damage reefs 🎉
Contains EU Allergens
Ingredients in this product that are EU allergens:
Non Vegan
This product is not vegan 😥
Not Cruelty Free
This product is not cruelty-free 😥
Contains Alcohol
Ingredients in this product that are types of alcohol:
Contains Silicon
Ingredients in this product that are types of silicon:
Contains Fragrance
Ingredients in this product that are forms of fragrance:
Sulfate Free
This product is free of sulfates 🎉
Paraben Free
This product is free of parabens 🎉
Contains Oils
Ingredients in this product that are types of oil:
Not Malassezia Safe
Ingredients in this product that are not malassezia safe:
Not Reef Safe
Ingredients in this product that are not reef safe:
Contains EU Allergens
Ingredients in this product that are EU allergens:
Non Vegan
This product is not vegan 😥
Not Cruelty Free
This product is not cruelty-free 😥
At a glance
Click on any of the items below to learn more
SkinCeuticals Eye Balm 34 ingredients
La Mer The Eye Concentrate 88 ingredients
Notable Ingredients
This product contains 1 ingredient that may have this attribute:
This product contains 1 ingredient that may have this attribute:
Benefits
This product contains 3 ingredients that may have this attribute:
This product contains 1 ingredient that may have this attribute:
This product contains 1 ingredient that may have this attribute:
This product contains 2 ingredients that may have this attribute:
This product contains 1 ingredient that may have this attribute:
This product contains 1 ingredient that may have this attribute:
This product contains 2 ingredients that may have this attribute:
This product contains 1 ingredient that may have this attribute:
This product contains 2 ingredients that may have this attribute:
This product contains 1 ingredient that may have this attribute:
This product contains 2 ingredients that may have this attribute:
Concerns
This product contains 1 ingredient that may have this attribute:
This product contains 6 ingredients that may have this attribute:
This product contains 3 ingredients that may have this attribute:
This product contains 2 ingredients that may have this attribute:
Notable Ingredients
This product contains 1 ingredient that may have this attribute:
This product contains 5 ingredients that may have this attribute:
This product contains 1 ingredient that may have this attribute:
This product contains 3 ingredients that may have this attribute:
Benefits
This product contains 4 ingredients that may have this attribute:
This product contains 1 ingredient that may have this attribute:
This product contains 2 ingredients that may have this attribute:
This product contains 2 ingredients that may have this attribute:
Concerns
This product contains 2 ingredients that may have this attribute:
This product contains 3 ingredients that may have this attribute:
This product contains 1 ingredient that may have this attribute:
This product contains 2 ingredients that may have this attribute:
This product contains 4 ingredients that may have this attribute:
This product contains 5 ingredients that may have this attribute:
Build your routine, track which ingredients work for you, and much more with your free account.
Join SkinSortIngredients Compared
Ingredients that are highlighted in purple are present in both products.
SkinCeuticals Eye Balm 34 ingredients
La Mer The Eye Concentrate 88 ingredients
Water • Glycerin • Aloe Barbadensis Leaf • Myristyl Myristate • Cetyl Palmitate • Tocopherol • Stearic Acid • Hydrogenated Vegetable Oil • Paraffin • Palmitic Acid • Petrolatum • Dimethicone • Hydrogenated Lecithin • Cetyl Alcohol • Caprylic/Capric/Myristic/Stearic Triglyceride • Phenoxyethanol • Triethanolamine • Lauroyl Lysine • Carbomer • Glycine Soja Protein • Pentylene Glycol • Caprylyl Glycol • Chlorphenesin • Bisabolol • Myristic Acid • Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate • Silybum Marianum Extract • Disodium EDTA • Retinyl Palmitate • Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil • Sodium Benzoate • Potassium Sorbate • Farnesol • Crithmum Maritimum Extract
Algae Extract • Water • Dimethicone • Isododecane • Glycerin • Hydrogenated Polyisobutene • Trisiloxane • Caprylic/Capric/Myristic/Stearic Triglyceride • Vinyl Dimethicone/Methicone Silsesquioxane Crosspolymer • Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride • Sea Salt • Yeast Extract • Helichrysum Arenarium Extract • Sesamum Indicum Seed Oil • Medicago Sativa Seed Powder • Helianthus Annuus Seedcake • Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Seed Meal • Eucalyptus Globulus Leaf Oil • Sodium Gluconate • Copper Gluconate • Calcium Gluconate • Glycine • Zinc Gluconate • Tocopheryl Succinate • Niacin • Sesamum Indicum Seed Powder • Asparagopsis Armata Extract • Laminaria Digitata Extract • Molasses Extract • Phytosphingosine • Ecklonia Cava Extract • Corallina Officinalis Extract • Sodium Hyaluronate • Sigesbeckia Orientalis Extract • Polygonum Fagopyrum Seed Extract • Brassica Campestris Seed Oil • Polyglyceryl-3 Diisostearate • Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract • Ascophyllum Nodosum Extract • Citrus Aurantifolia Peel Extract • Cucumis Sativus Fruit Extract • Acetyl Hexapeptide-8 • Althaea Officinalis Root Extract • Oryza Sativa Bran Extract • Tocopheryl Acetate • Saccharomyces Lysate Extract • Macadamia Integrifolia Seed Oil • Dipeptide-2 • Glyceryl Triacetyl Ricinoleate • Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7 • Caffeine • Tetraacetylphytosphingosine • Whey Protein • Acetyl Glucosamine • Triethylhexanoin • Sorbitol • Hordeum Vulgare Extract • Glycine Soja Protein • Cholesterol • Hydrolyzed Yeast Protein • Isononyl Isononanoate • Propylene Glycol Dicaprate • Cetyl Peg/Ppg-10/1 Dimethicone • Caprylyl Glycol • Sucrose • Polysilicone-11 • Dimethicone Crosspolymer • Dimethicone Crosspolymer-3 • Silica • Nylon-12 • Trimethylsiloxysilicate • Steareth-20 • Calcium Chloride • Hesperidin Methyl Chalcone • Peg/Ppg-18/18 Dimethicone • Alumina • Triethoxycaprylylsilane • Hydrogenated Vegetable Oil • Alcohol Denat. • Propanediol • Parfum • BHT • Phenoxyethanol • Potassium Sorbate • Chlorhexidine Digluconate • Sodium Benzoate • Mica • CI 77891
Ingredients Side-by-side
Ingredients that are highlighted in purple are present in both products.
Learn more about what what Com. / Irr. ratings are
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 WaterSkinCeuticals Eye Balm contains this as ingredient number 1.
La Mer The Eye Concentrate contains this as ingredient number 2.
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 GlycerinSkinCeuticals Eye Balm contains this as ingredient number 2.
La Mer The Eye Concentrate contains this as ingredient number 5.
Hydrogenated Vegetable Oil is created by adding hydrogen to vegetable oil in order to give it more stability. This process also raises the melting point of vegetable oil. In cosmetics, it is an emollient.
Emollients help soothe and soften the skin. They do this by creating a protective film on your skin. This barrier helps trap moisture and keeps your skin hydrated. Emollients may be effective at treating dry or itchy skin.
The term "Hydrogenated Vegetable Oil" is an umbrella term and can refer to a variety of vegetable oils and blends of: sunflower oil, soybean oil, olive oil, coconut oil, palm oil, and more.
Due to the differences in vegetables, the benefits may vary.
Learn more about Hydrogenated Vegetable OilSkinCeuticals Eye Balm contains this as ingredient number 8.
La Mer The Eye Concentrate contains this as ingredient number 78.
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.
SkinCeuticals Eye Balm contains this as ingredient number 12.
La Mer The Eye Concentrate contains this as ingredient number 3.
We don't have a description for Caprylic/Capric/Myristic/Stearic Triglyceride.
SkinCeuticals Eye Balm contains this as ingredient number 15.
La Mer The Eye Concentrate contains this as ingredient number 8.
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 Eye Balm contains this as ingredient number 16.
La Mer The Eye Concentrate contains this as ingredient number 83.
Glycine Soja Protein comes from the soybean. It is an emulsifer and helps to condition skin. Emulsifiers prevent ingredients from separating, such as water and oils.
Learn more about Glycine Soja Oil.
SkinCeuticals Eye Balm contains this as ingredient number 20.
La Mer The Eye Concentrate contains this as ingredient number 58.
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 GlycolSkinCeuticals Eye Balm contains this as ingredient number 22.
La Mer The Eye Concentrate contains this as ingredient number 64.
Sodium Benzoate is a preservative. It's used in both cosmetic and food products to inhibit the growth of mold and bacteria. It is typically produced synthetically.
Both the US FDA and EU Health Committee have approved the use of sodium benzoate. In the US, levels of 0.1% (of the total product) are allowed.
Sodium benzoate works as a preservative by inhibiting the growth of bacteria inside of cells. It prevents the cell from fermenting a type of sugar using an enzyme called phosphofructokinase.
Sodium Benzoate is the salt of benzoic acid. Foods containing sodium benzoate include soda, salad dressings, condiments, fruit juices, wines, and snack foods.
Studies for using ascorbic acid and sodium benzoate in cosmetics are lacking, especially in skincare routines with multiple steps.
We always recommend speaking with a professional, such as a dermatologist, if you have any concerns.
Learn more about Sodium BenzoateSkinCeuticals Eye Balm contains this as ingredient number 31.
La Mer The Eye Concentrate contains this as ingredient number 86.
Potassium Sorbate is a preservative used to prevent yeast and mold in products. It is commonly found in both cosmetic and food products.
Potassium sorbate is potassium salt derived from sorbic acid. Sorbic acid is a natural antibiotic and effective against fungus.
Potassium sorbate and sorbic acid can be found in baked goods, cheeses, dried meats, dried fruit, ice cream, pickles, wine, yogurt, and more.
Potassium sorbate is often used with stronger preservatives.
Learn more about Potassium SorbateSkinCeuticals Eye Balm contains this as ingredient number 32.
La Mer The Eye Concentrate contains this as ingredient number 84.
Here's what our community thinks of the ingredients in these two products.
SkinCeuticals Eye Balm 34 ingredients
La Mer The Eye Concentrate 88 ingredients
Usage
Here's some more info on how this product is used by our community.
When to use
SkinCeuticals Eye Balm 34 ingredients
La Mer The Eye Concentrate 88 ingredients
Reviews
Here's what our community thinks
SkinCeuticals Eye Balm 34 ingredients
Alternatives
Our Dupe Finder has found 5 potential alternatives that have similar ingredients to SkinCeuticals Eye Balm.
See 5 alternativesOur Dupe Finder has found 2 potential alternatives that have similar ingredients to La Mer The Eye Concentrate.
See 2 alternatives