La Roche-Posay
Pure Vitamin C Eye CreamLa Roche-Posay
Mela B3 Eyes Discoloration Treatment with Melasyl™An eye cream built around Vitamin C and Vitamin C, for barrier repair and hydration.
An eye cream built around Niacinamide and Peptides, for barrier repair and smoothing.
Brand price
USD 49.99 · checked 25 Sept 2026 · brand's site
Brand price
USD 44.99 · checked 25 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.
Fatty alcohol1
Waxy fatty alcohols used as emollients and thickeners; unrelated to drying alcohol.
Peptides2
Short amino-acid chains used as signalling actives.
Benefits
Hydrating7
Boosts hydration and relieves dry, tight skin.
Butylene Glycol, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Dimethicone, Dimethiconol, Glycerin, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Mannose
Barrier Repair9
Strengthens and restores the skin's natural barrier.
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Caprylyl Glycol, Cetyl Alcohol, Dimethicone, Dimethiconol, Glycerin, Glyceryl Stearate, Limnanthes Alba Seed Oil, Paraffinum Liquidum
Hydrating9
Boosts hydration and relieves dry, tight skin.
Aluminum Hydroxide, Butylene Glycol, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Dimethicone, Dimethiconol, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Glycerin, Peg/Ppg/Polybutylene Glycol-8/5/3 Glycerin, Stearic Acid
Barrier Repair13
Strengthens and restores the skin's natural barrier.
Aluminum Hydroxide, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Caprylyl Glycol, Cetearyl Alcohol, Dimethicone, Dimethiconol, Glycerin, Glyceryl Stearate, Isopropyl Palmitate, Isopropyl Titanium Triisostearate, Niacinamide, Palmitic Acid, Stearic Acid
Reduces Irritation2
Eases discomfort and supports skin resilience.
Concerns
May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis7
May feed the yeast involved in seborrheic dermatitis.
Acetyl Dipeptide-1 Cetyl Ester, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Cera Microcristallina, Cetyl Alcohol, Glyceryl Stearate, Limnanthes Alba Seed Oil, PEG-100 Stearate
May Worsen Keratosis Pilaris1
May clog follicles or strip skin prone to keratosis pilaris.
May Worsen Oily Skin4
May increase shine or excess oil.
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Limnanthes Alba Seed Oil, Paraffin, Paraffinum Liquidum
May Trigger Acne6
Can clog pores or trigger breakouts.
Cetearyl Alcohol, Isopropyl Palmitate, Myristic Acid, Palmitic Acid, Steareth-20, Stearic Acid
May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis14
May feed the yeast involved in seborrheic dermatitis.
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Cetearyl Alcohol, Glyceryl Stearate, Isopropyl Lauroyl Sarcosinate, Isopropyl Palmitate, Isopropyl Titanium Triisostearate, Myristic Acid, Palmitic Acid, Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1, PEG-100 Stearate, Sodium Lauroyl Glutamate, Steareth-20, Stearic Acid
May Worsen Keratosis Pilaris6
May clog follicles or strip skin prone to keratosis pilaris.
Cetearyl Alcohol, Isopropyl Palmitate, Myristic Acid, Palmitic Acid, Steareth-20, Stearic Acid
Ingredients Side-by-side
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter (in both products)
Skin Conditioning
- Plant oils and butters (coconut, olive, shea)
- Plant or mineral oil
- Barrier Repair
- Hydrating
- May Worsen Oily Skin
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Skin Conditioning
- Plant oils and butters (coconut, olive, shea)
- Plant or mineral oil
- Barrier Repair
- May Worsen Oily Skin
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Antioxidant
- Vitamin C
- Vitamin C (L-ascorbic acid)
- Anti-Aging
- Anti-Pollution
- Antioxidant
- Brightening
- Dark Spots
- Even Tone
Ammonium Polyacryloyldimethyl Taurate (in both products)
Emulsion Stabilising
Smoothing
0 / —
- Niacinamide
- Acne Fighting
- Barrier Repair
- Brightening
- Dark Spots
- Even Tone
- Oil Control
- Pore Refining
- Redness Reducing
Skin Conditioning
- Fatty esters (glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate)
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Emollient
4 / 1
- Esters listed as pore-clogging in animal testing only
- Fatty esters (glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate)
- May Trigger Acne
- May Worsen Keratosis Pilaris
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Emollient
2 / 1
- Fatty alcohol
- Fatty alcohols (Malassezia)
- May Trigger Acne
- May Worsen Keratosis Pilaris
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Ammonium Polyacryloyldimethyl Taurate (in both products)
Emulsion Stabilising
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Aqua
Solvent
Glycerin
Denaturant, Fragrance, Hair Conditioning, Humectant, Oral Care, Perfuming, Humectant, Skin Protecting, Solvent, Viscosity Controlling
Glycerin may be plant, synthetic or animal depending on the supplier.
Learn more about Glycerin →Dimethicone
Antifoaming, Skin Conditioning, Emollient, Skin Protecting
Dimethicone is a silicone.
Learn more about Dimethicone →Butyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin Conditioning, Viscosity Controlling
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter isn't fungal acne safe.
Learn more about Butyrospermum Parkii Butter →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 →Ammonium Polyacryloyldimethyl Taurate
Emulsion Stabilising, Viscosity Controlling
1-Propanesulfonic acid, 2-methyl-2-[(1-oxo-2-propenyl)amino]-, monoammonium salt, homopolymer
Learn more about Ammonium Polyacryloyldimethyl Taurate →PEG-100 Stearate
Cleansing
PEG-100 Stearate isn't fungal acne safe.
Learn more about PEG-100 Stearate →Glyceryl Stearate
Emollient, Emulsifying
Glyceryl Stearate may be plant, synthetic or animal depending on the supplier.
Learn more about Glyceryl Stearate →Potassium Hydroxide
Buffering
Potassium Hydroxide is the inorganic base
Learn more about Potassium Hydroxide →Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer
Skin Conditioning, Viscosity Controlling
Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer is a silicone.
Learn more about Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer →
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