Cetaphil
Hydrating Eye Gel-CreamSkinCeuticals
A.G.E. Advanced Eye Cream for Dark CirclesAn eye cream built around Niacinamide and Hyaluronic acid, for barrier repair and smoothing.
An eye cream built around Vitamin E, for hydration and barrier repair.
Brand price
Not recorded · brand's site
Brand price
USD 125.00 · checked 28 Sept 2026 · brand's site

At a Glance

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Key Ingredients

Fatty alcohol1
Waxy fatty alcohols used as emollients and thickeners; unrelated to drying alcohol.
Peptides2
Short amino-acid chains used as signalling actives.

Benefits

Hydrating8
Boosts hydration and relieves dry, tight skin.
Butylene Glycol, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Camellia Sinensis Seed Oil, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Dimethicone, Glycerin, Sodium Hyaluronate, Stearic Acid
Barrier Repair19
Strengthens and restores the skin's natural barrier.
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Camellia Sinensis Seed Oil, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Caprylyl Glycol, Cetearyl Alcohol, Cetyl Palmitate, Cyclopentasiloxane, Dihydroxyisopropyl Capryloylcaprylamide, Dimethicone, Glycerin, Glyceryl Stearate, Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract, Hydrogenated Vegetable Oil, Limnanthes Alba Seed Oil, Niacinamide, Octyldodecanol, Sodium Polyacrylate, Stearic Acid, Vitis Vinifera Seed Oil
Reduces Irritation3
Eases discomfort and supports skin resilience.
Bisabolol, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract
Redness Reducing3
Soothes visible redness and calms irritation.
Hydrating6
Boosts hydration and relieves dry, tight skin.
Butylene Glycol, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Glycol, Sodium Lactate, Sorbitol, Tocopherol
Barrier Repair5
Strengthens and restores the skin's natural barrier.
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Hexyl Laurate, Octyldodecanol, Silica Silylate, Tocopherol
Anti-Aging2
Softens lines and helps skin look youthful.

Concerns

May Trigger Acne3
Can clog pores or trigger breakouts.
May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis16
May feed the yeast involved in seborrheic dermatitis.
Camellia Sinensis Seed Oil, Cetearyl Alcohol, Cetyl Palmitate, Glyceryl Stearate, Hydrogenated Vegetable Oil, Limnanthes Alba Seed Oil, Myristoyl/Palmitoyl Oxostearamide/Arachamide MEA, Octyldodecanol, Polysorbate 20, Sorbitan Olivate, Sorbitan Palmitate, Sorbitan Stearate, Stearic Acid, Sucrose Cocoate, Trideceth-6, Vitis Vinifera Seed Oil
May Worsen Keratosis Pilaris3
May clog follicles or strip skin prone to keratosis pilaris.
May Worsen Oily Skin4
May increase shine or excess oil.
Camellia Sinensis Seed Oil, Hydrogenated Vegetable Oil, Limnanthes Alba Seed Oil, Vitis Vinifera Seed Oil
May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis5
May feed the yeast involved in seborrheic dermatitis.
Hexyl Laurate, Octyldodecanol, Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1, Polysorbate 20

Ingredients Side-by-side

Skin Conditioning
Octyldodecanol (in both products)
Emollient
- Fatty alcohols (Malassezia)
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Dihydroxyisopropyl Capryloylcaprylamide
Skin Protecting
Smoothing
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- Niacinamide
- Acne Fighting
- Barrier Repair
- Brightening
- Dark Spots
- Even Tone
- Oil Control
- Pore Refining
- Redness Reducing
Polysorbate 20 (in both products)
Cleansing
0 / 0
- Fatty esters (glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate)
- Polysorbates (Tween emulsifiers)
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Emollient
- Fatty esters (glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate)
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Abrasive
Octyldodecanol (in both products)
Emollient
- Fatty alcohols (Malassezia)
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Emollient
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Butylene Glycol
Fragrance, Humectant, Skin Conditioning, Solvent, Viscosity Controlling
Butane-1,3-diol (CAS No. 107-88-0/ EC No. 203-529-7) (R)-(-)-butane-1,3-diol” (CAS No. 6290-03-5/ EC No. 228-532-0)
Learn more about Butylene Glycol →Octyldodecanol
Fragrance, Perfuming, Emollient, Solvent
Octyldodecanol isn't fungal acne safe.
Learn more about Octyldodecanol →Polysorbate 20
Cleansing, Emulsifying
Polysorbate 20 isn't fungal acne safe.
Learn more about Polysorbate 20 →Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant, Skin Conditioning
Tocopheryl Acetate is vitamin E.
Learn more about Tocopheryl Acetate →Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Fragrance, Perfuming, Occlusive, Solvent
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride is the mixed triester of glycerin and caprylic and capric acids.
Learn more about Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride →Phenoxyethanol
Antimicrobial, Preservative
Phenoxyethanol is the aromatic ether alcohol that conforms to the formula:
Learn more about Phenoxyethanol →