La Roche-Posay
Pure Vitamin C Eye CreamAn eye cream built around Vitamin C and Vitamin C, for barrier repair and hydration.
An eye cream built around Chemical sunscreen and Hyaluronic acid, for barrier repair and smoothing.
Brand price
USD 49.99 · checked 25 Sept 2026 · brand's site
Brand price
GBP 42.00 · checked 8 Oct 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.
Chemical sunscreen3
Organic UV filters that absorb UV and release it as heat.
Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine, Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate, Ethylhexyl Triazone
Fatty alcohol1
Waxy fatty alcohols used as emollients and thickeners; unrelated to drying alcohol.
Sunscreen3
Any ingredient acting as a UV filter.
Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine, Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate, Ethylhexyl Triazone
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
Hydrating5
Boosts hydration and relieves dry, tight skin.
Butylene Glycol, Ectoin, Glucosyl Hesperidin, Glycerin, Sodium Hyaluronate
Barrier Repair6
Strengthens and restores the skin's natural barrier.
C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Cetearyl Alcohol, Dibutyl Adipate, Dicaprylyl Carbonate, Glycerin, Sodium Polyacrylate
Smoothing6
Refines rough or uneven texture.
C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Cetearyl Alcohol, Citric Acid, Dibutyl Adipate, Dicaprylyl Carbonate, Sodium Polyacrylate
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 Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis5
May feed the yeast involved in seborrheic dermatitis.
C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Cetearyl Alcohol, Laureth-12, Potassium Cetyl Phosphate, Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate
May Worsen Keratosis Pilaris1
May clog follicles or strip skin prone to keratosis pilaris.
Ingredients Side-by-side
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
Emulsion Stabilising
Emollient
Emollient
2 / 1
- Fatty alcohol
- Fatty alcohols (Malassezia)
- May Trigger Acne
- May Worsen Keratosis Pilaris
- 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.
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 →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 →Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer
Skin Conditioning, Viscosity Controlling
Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer is a silicone.
Learn more about Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer →Disodium EDTA
Chelating, Viscosity Controlling
Disodium dihydrogen ethylenediaminetetraacetate
Learn more about Disodium EDTA →Xanthan Gum
Binding, Emulsion Stabilising, Gel Forming, Skin Conditioning, Cleansing, Emulsifying, Viscosity Controlling
Xanthan gum
Learn more about Xanthan Gum →Phenoxyethanol
Antimicrobial, Preservative
Phenoxyethanol is the aromatic ether alcohol that conforms to the formula:
Learn more about Phenoxyethanol →
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