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Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Sunday Riley 5 Stars Retinoid + Niacinamide Eye Serum versus La Roche-Posay Redermic R Eyes Anti-Aging Eye Cream with Retinol .

Published on March 04, 2022

Overview

What they are

These products are both reef safe eye moisturizers. They have a total of 8 ingredients in common

Cool Features

They both contain retinoid

Suited For

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

Free From

They both do not contain any common allergens, parabens or sulfates

What's Inside

They both contain silicones

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Eye Moisturizer American Brand United States
Eye Moisturizer French Brand France

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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Buy 5 Stars Retinoid + Niacinamide Eye Serum

Starts at $65.00
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Buy Redermic R Eyes Anti-Aging Eye Cream with Retinol

Starts at $32.00

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

Retinoid (2)
Vitamin E
Niacinamide
Ceramides

Benefits

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

Concerns

Drying (3)
May Worsen Oily Skin
Irritating (4)
Rosacea
Eczema (2)

Notable Ingredients

Retinoid (2)
Hyaluronic Acid

Benefits

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

Concerns

Drying (2)
May Worsen Oily Skin (2)
Acne Trigger (2)
Irritating (2)
Eczema (2)
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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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Sunday Riley 5 Stars Retinoid + Niacinamide Eye Serum contains this as ingredient number 1.

La Roche-Posay Redermic R Eyes Anti-Aging Eye Cream with Retinol 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.

Sunday Riley 5 Stars Retinoid + Niacinamide Eye Serum contains this as ingredient number 2.

La Roche-Posay Redermic R Eyes Anti-Aging Eye Cream with Retinol contains this as ingredient number 7.

3
What it does: Emollient, Masking
Community Rating: Disliked

Octyldodecanol is a fatty alcohol. It is primarily used to enhance the texture of products.

As an emulsifier, Octyldodecanol helps prevent the oils and waters from separating. It also prevents ingredients from creating foam when shaken.

Octyldodecanol is created by reducing fatty acid to an alcohol.

Due to its high molecular weight, it does not get absorbed into the skin.

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Sunday Riley 5 Stars Retinoid + Niacinamide Eye Serum contains this as ingredient number 9.

La Roche-Posay Redermic R Eyes Anti-Aging Eye Cream with Retinol contains this as ingredient number 4.

4
What it does: Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Loved

Retinol is a form of Vitamin A and proven to help with anti-aging.

It promotes collagen production, increases new cell turnoever, and protects your skin as an antioxidant.

Retinol boosts collagen production and increases cell turnover. This makes retinol effective in removing wrinkles, fading dark spots, and reducing the appearance of pores.

Retinol is less effective when exposed to sun. Be sure to look for appropriate packaging to keep your retinol potent.

Using retinol and retinoids will increase sun-sensitivity in the first few weeks of use. Though studies show retinoids increase your skin's natural SPF with continuous use, it is best to always wear sunscreen and sun-protection.

We recommend speaking with a medical professional about using this ingredient during pregnancy.

Retinol may cause irritation in some people, so be sure to patch test. Experts recommend 'ramping up' retinol use: start using this ingredient once a week and work up to using it daily.

Read about Tretinoin

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Sunday Riley 5 Stars Retinoid + Niacinamide Eye Serum contains this as ingredient number 14.

La Roche-Posay Redermic R Eyes Anti-Aging Eye Cream with Retinol contains this as ingredient number 15.

5
What it does: Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Very Disliked

Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer is a silicone used to improve the texture of products and absorb oil. It does not get absorbed into the skin.

Like other silicones, Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer helps condition the skin by creating a barrier. In this sense, it can act as an emollient and trap moisture in.

Sunday Riley 5 Stars Retinoid + Niacinamide Eye Serum contains this as ingredient number 21.

La Roche-Posay Redermic R Eyes Anti-Aging Eye Cream with Retinol contains this as ingredient number 10.

6
What it does: Skin Conditioning, Solvent
Community Rating: Mixed

Pentylene glycol is typically used within a product to thicken it. It also adds a smooth, soft, and moisturizing feel to the product. It is naturally found in plants such as sugar beets.

The hydrophilic trait of Pentylene Glycol makes it a humectant. As a humectant, Pentylene Glycol helps draw moisture from the air to your skin. This can help keep your skin hydrated.

This property also makes Pentylene Glycol a great texture enhancer. It can help thicken or emulsify a product. Emulsifiers help stabilize a product. It does this by preventing certain ingredients from separating.

Pentylene Glycol also acts as a mild preservative and helps to keep a product microbe-free.

Some people may experience mild eye and skin irritation from Pentylene Glycol. We always recommend speaking with a professional about using this ingredient in your routine.

Pentylene Glycol has a low molecular weight and is part of the 1,2-glycol family.

Learn more about Pentylene Glycol

Sunday Riley 5 Stars Retinoid + Niacinamide Eye Serum contains this as ingredient number 23.

La Roche-Posay Redermic R Eyes Anti-Aging Eye Cream with Retinol contains this as ingredient number 6.

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What it does: Emollient, Humectant, Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Liked

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.

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Sunday Riley 5 Stars Retinoid + Niacinamide Eye Serum contains this as ingredient number 29.

La Roche-Posay Redermic R Eyes Anti-Aging Eye Cream with Retinol contains this as ingredient number 19.

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What it does: Buffering, Masking
Community Rating: Disliked

Citric Acid is an AHA derived from citrus fruits (think oranges, lemons, and limes!).

If you spot Citric Acid near the end of an ingredient list, it's likely there as a pH adjuster rather than an active ingredient.

As an AHA, Citric Acid removes the top layer of skin cells from the newer layer of skin underneath. This helps skin to remove dark spots and look more even.

Read more about some other popular AHA's here:

Learn more about Citric Acid

Sunday Riley 5 Stars Retinoid + Niacinamide Eye Serum contains this as ingredient number 36.

La Roche-Posay Redermic R Eyes Anti-Aging Eye Cream with Retinol contains this as ingredient number 20.

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

38% are loved or liked
10% have mixed ratings
31% are disliked or very disliked
21% have no rating yet
39% are loved or liked
13% have mixed ratings
35% are disliked or very disliked
13% have no rating yet

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