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 AHA and Lactic acid, for barrier repair and hydration.
Brand price
USD 49.99 · checked 25 Sept 2026 · brand's site
Brand price
USD 44.00 · 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.
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
Hydrating11
Boosts hydration and relieves dry, tight skin.
Butylene Glycol, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Glycerin, Hydrolyzed Soy Protein, Jojoba Esters, Lactic Acid, Polyglycerin-3, Sodium Hyaluronate, Sodium Lactate, Sodium PCA, Squalane
Barrier Repair14
Strengthens and restores the skin's natural barrier.
Acacia Decurrens Flower Wax, Caesalpinia Spinosa Fruit Extract, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Caprylyl Glycol, Coco-Caprylate/Caprate, Glycerin, Helianthus Annuus Seed Wax, Hydrogenated Polyisobutene, Hydrolyzed Adansonia Digitata Extract, Isoamyl Laurate, Jojoba Esters, Squalane, Synthetic Wax, Vaccinium Angustifolium Fruit Extract
Reduces Irritation2
Eases discomfort and supports skin resilience.
Redness Reducing2
Soothes visible redness and calms irritation.
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 Dermatitis10
May feed the yeast involved in seborrheic dermatitis.
Acacia Decurrens Flower Wax, Coco-Caprylate/Caprate, Disteardimonium Hectorite, Helianthus Annuus Seed Wax, Isoamyl Laurate, Jojoba Esters, Polyglyceryl-3 Polyricinoleate, Polyglyceryl-4 Diisostearate/Polyhydroxystearate/Sebacate, Polyglyceryl-4 Isostearate, Sorbitan Isostearate
May Worsen Keratosis Pilaris2
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
- Fatty esters (glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate)
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Abrasive
Film Forming
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 →Caprylyl Glycol
Deodorant, Hair Conditioning, Skin Conditioning, Emollient
Caprylyl Glycol is the diol that conforms to the formula
Learn more about Caprylyl Glycol →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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