Dermalogica
age reversal eye complexSkinCeuticals
A.G.E. Advanced Eye Cream for Dark CirclesAn eye cream built around Niacinamide and Peptides, for barrier repair and hydration.
An eye cream built around Vitamin E, for hydration and barrier repair.
Brand price
USD 87.00 · checked 8 Oct 2026 · 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.
Vitamin C derivative (stable)2
Stable derivatives of ascorbic acid.
Peptides2
Short amino-acid chains used as signalling actives.

Benefits

Hydrating20
Boosts hydration and relieves dry, tight skin.
Algae Extract, Butylene Glycol, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Ceramide NP, Diglycerin, Dimethicone, Dimethiconol, Glycerin, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Hydrolyzed Soy Protein, Panthenol, Pantolactone, Polyglycerin-3, Propanediol, Saccharomyces Lysate Extract, Sodium Hyaluronate, Sodium Lactate, Tocopherol, Urea
Barrier Repair23
Strengthens and restores the skin's natural barrier.
Aleurites Moluccanus Seed Oil, Algae Extract, Avena Sativa Kernel Extract, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Ceramide NP, Cetyl Alcohol, Cetyl Palmitate, Cucumis Sativus Fruit Extract, Cyclopentasiloxane, Dimethicone, Dimethiconol, Glycerin, Glyceryl Stearate, Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Isohexadecane, Lecithin, Niacinamide, Oryza Sativa Bran Extract, Panthenol, Prunus Armeniaca Kernel Oil, Tocopherol
Reduces Irritation6
Eases discomfort and supports skin resilience.
Avena Sativa Kernel Extract, Bisabolol, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract, Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7, Panthenol
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 Acne6
Can clog pores or trigger breakouts.
Ascorbyl Palmitate, Cetyl Alcohol, Laureth-23, Prunus Armeniaca Kernel Oil, Steareth-20, Tocopherol
May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis22
May feed the yeast involved in seborrheic dermatitis.
Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Aleurites Moluccanus Seed Oil, Ascorbyl Palmitate, Ceramide 3, Ceramide NP, Cetyl Alcohol, Cetyl Palmitate, Glyceryl Stearate, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Isostearic Acid, Laureth-23, Lecithin, Methylheptyl Isostearate, Oleth-20, Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-5, PEG-100 Stearate, Polysorbate 20, Prunus Armeniaca Kernel Oil, Steareth-20, Trideceth-6 Phosphate
May Worsen Keratosis Pilaris6
May clog follicles or strip skin prone to keratosis pilaris.
Ascorbyl Palmitate, Cetyl Alcohol, Laureth-23, Prunus Armeniaca Kernel Oil, Steareth-20, Tocopherol
May Worsen Oily Skin3
May increase shine or excess oil.
Aleurites Moluccanus Seed Oil, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Prunus Armeniaca Kernel 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
Skin Conditioning
- Fatty esters (glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate)
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Emollient
2 / 2
- Fatty alcohol
- Fatty alcohols (Malassezia)
- May Trigger Acne
- May Worsen Irritation
- May Worsen Keratosis Pilaris
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Humectant
Skin Conditioning
2 / 0
- Plant oils and butters (coconut, olive, shea)
- Plant or mineral oil
- Barrier Repair
- May Trigger Acne
- May Worsen Keratosis Pilaris
- May Worsen Oily Skin
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Emollient
1 / 0
- Fatty esters (glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate)
- Possibly animal-derived
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Cleansing
0 / 0
- Fatty esters (glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate)
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Emollient
- Fatty esters (glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate)
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Abrasive
Emollient
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7
Skin Conditioning
Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7 isn't fungal acne safe.
Learn more about Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7 →Caffeine
Fragrance, Perfuming, Skin Conditioning
Caffeine is the heterocyclic organic compound that conforms to the formula
Learn more about Caffeine →Tocopherol
Antioxidant, Fragrance, Skin Conditioning, Occlusive
Tocopherol is vitamin E.
Learn more about Tocopherol →Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1
Skin Conditioning
Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1 isn't fungal acne safe.
Learn more about Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1 →Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant, Skin Conditioning
Tocopheryl Acetate is vitamin E.
Learn more about Tocopheryl Acetate →Sodium Lactate
Buffering, Humectant, Keratolytic
Sodium Lactate is lactic acid.
Learn more about Sodium Lactate →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 →Carbomer
Emulsion Stabilising, Gel Forming, Viscosity Controlling
2-Propenoic acid, polymer with 2,2-bis(hydroxymethyl)propane-1,3-diol 2-propenyl ether
Learn more about Carbomer →Polysorbate 20
Cleansing, Emulsifying
Polysorbate 20 isn't fungal acne safe.
Learn more about Polysorbate 20 →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 →
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