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Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of The Ordinary Multi-Peptide Eye Serum versus Paula's Choice Resist Anti-Aging Eye Cream .

Published on July 13, 2023

Overview

What they are

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

Cool Features

They both contain AHA and peptides

Suited For

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

Free From

They both do not contain any oils or parabens

What's Inside

They both contain harsh alcohols, common allergens and fragrances

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 Canadian Brand Canada
Eye Moisturizer 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.

Eye Moisturizer

Eye moisturizers help add moisture back into the skin around the eyes; these can be creams, gels, or serums.

Price

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

AHA
Niacinamide
Peptides (4)

Benefits

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

Concerns

Irritating
Rosacea (2)
Eczema

Notable Ingredients

AHA
Vitamin C
Vitamin E
Peptides (2)

Benefits

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

Concerns

May Worsen Oily Skin
Irritating
Rosacea (2)
Eczema
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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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The Ordinary Multi-Peptide Eye Serum contains this as ingredient number 1.

Paula's Choice Resist Anti-Aging Eye Cream contains this as ingredient number 1.

2
What it does: Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Liked

Acetyl Glucosamine is an antioxidant and humectant. It is a form of Vitamin C.

Acetyl Glucosamine helps the skin produce hyaluronic acid and boost hydration.

Antioxidants help fight off free-radicals, molecules that may damage skin cells.

When paired with niacinamide, Acetyl Glucosamine has been shown to be effective at reducing discoloration.

Read more about other types of Vitamin C:

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The Ordinary Multi-Peptide Eye Serum contains this as ingredient number 6.

Paula's Choice Resist Anti-Aging Eye Cream contains this as ingredient number 19.

3
What it does: Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Liked

Palmitoyl Tripeptide-38 isn't fungal acne safe and is a peptide.

The Ordinary Multi-Peptide Eye Serum contains this as ingredient number 8.

Paula's Choice Resist Anti-Aging Eye Cream contains this as ingredient number 14.

4
What it does: Absorbent, Emulsion Stabilising, Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Liked

Maltodextrin is a polysaccharide. It is derived from starch such as rice, corn, wheat, or potato starch.

In food, Maltodextrin is used to improve the texture and thicken a product. Due to its structure, it can help create a gel texture. As an emulsion stabilizer, it helps keep the ingredients in a product together.

As a polysaccharide, Maltodextrin has moisturizing properties. Polysaccharides are a type of carbohydrate. The top layer of skin uses polysaccharides to retain water, keeping the skin hydrated.

Maltodextrin is water soluble and has a sweet taste.

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The Ordinary Multi-Peptide Eye Serum contains this as ingredient number 21.

Paula's Choice Resist Anti-Aging Eye Cream contains this as ingredient number 32.

5
What it does: Masking, Skin Conditioning

We don't have a description for Hydroxypropyl Cyclodextrin.

The Ordinary Multi-Peptide Eye Serum contains this as ingredient number 22.

Paula's Choice Resist Anti-Aging Eye Cream contains this as ingredient number 29.

6
What it does: Emulsifying, Emulsion Stabilising, Gel Forming, Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Disliked

Xanthan gum is used as a stabilizer and thickener within cosmetic products. It helps give products a sticky, thick feeling - preventing them from being too runny.

On the technical side of things, xanthan gum is a polysaccharide - a combination consisting of multiple sugar molecules bonded together.

Xanthan gum is a pretty common and great ingredient. It is a natural, non-toxic, non-irritating ingredient that is also commonly used in food products.

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The Ordinary Multi-Peptide Eye Serum contains this as ingredient number 24.

Paula's Choice Resist Anti-Aging Eye Cream contains this as ingredient number 30.

7
What it does: Perfuming, Preservative, Solvent
Community Rating: Very Disliked

Benzyl Alcohol is most commonly used as a preservative. It also has a subtle, sweet smell. Small amounts of Benzyl Alcohol is not irritating and safe to use in skincare products. Most Benzyl Alcohol is derived from fruits such as apricots.

Benzyl Alcohol has both antibacterial and antioxidant properties. These properties help lengthen the shelf life of products. Benzyl Alcohol is a solvent and helps dissolve other ingredients. It can also improve the texture and spreadability.

Alcohol comes in many different forms. Different types of alcohol will have different effects on skin. This ingredient is an astringent alcohol.

Using high concentrations of these alcohols are drying on the skin. They may strip away your skin's natural oils and even damage your skin barrier. Astringent alcohols may also irritate skin.

Other types of astringent alcohols include:

According to the National Rosacea Society based in the US, you should be mindful of products with these alcohols in the top half of ingredients.

Any type of sanitizing product will have high amounts of alcohol to help kill bacteria and viruses.

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The Ordinary Multi-Peptide Eye Serum contains this as ingredient number 32.

Paula's Choice Resist Anti-Aging Eye Cream contains this as ingredient number 33.

8
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.

The Ordinary Multi-Peptide Eye Serum contains this as ingredient number 33.

Paula's Choice Resist Anti-Aging Eye Cream contains this as ingredient number 34.

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

50% are loved or liked
21% have mixed ratings
21% are disliked or very disliked
9% have no rating yet
59% are loved or liked
6% have mixed ratings
21% are disliked or very disliked
15% have no rating yet

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Reviews

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The Ordinary Multi-Peptide Eye Serum 34 ingredients

3.7 /5
from 3 ratings

Paula's Choice Resist Anti-Aging Eye Cream 34 ingredients

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