No7 Pure Retinol Eye Cream vs Plum 3% Vitamin C

No7

Pure Retinol Eye Cream

Plum

3% Vitamin C

An eye cream built around Panthenol and Retinoid, for barrier repair and hydration.

An eye cream built around Vitamin C derivative and Vitamin C, for smoothing and barrier repair.

Eye cream

42 ingredients

32 ingredients

Brand price

USD 29.99 · checked 5 Oct 2026 · brand's site

Brand price

INR 403.00 · checked 28 Sept 2026 · brand's site

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Brand from United Kingdom

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At a Glance

They come out differently on EU-allergen-free, Alcohol-free, Paraben-free, Silicone-free and Pore-clogger-free; those rows are shaded. Tap any answer to see why.

Key Ingredients

Fatty alcohol1
Waxy fatty alcohols used as emollients and thickeners; unrelated to drying alcohol.
Cetearyl Alcohol
Ceramide3
Skin-identical lipids that hold the barrier together.
Ceramide AP, Ceramide EOP, Ceramide NP
Panthenol (provitamin B5)1
Provitamin B5 — a humectant and soother.
Panthenol
Polysorbates (Tween emulsifiers)1
Polysorbate (Tween) emulsifiers.
Polysorbate 20

Vitamin C derivative (stable)1
Stable derivatives of ascorbic acid.
3-O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid
AHA1
Alpha hydroxy acids — water-soluble chemical exfoliants.
Citric Acid
Vitamin C1
Vitamin C in any form: an antioxidant and brightener.
3-O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid
Peptides1
Short amino-acid chains used as signalling actives.
Acetyl Hexapeptide-8

Benefits

Hydrating10
Boosts hydration and relieves dry, tight skin.
Butylene Glycol, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Ceramide AP, Ceramide EOP, Ceramide NP, Dimethicone, Glycerin, Panthenol, Stearic Acid
Barrier Repair16
Strengthens and restores the skin's natural barrier.
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, C13-14 Isoparaffin, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Ceramide AP, Ceramide EOP, Ceramide NP, Cetearyl Alcohol, Cholesterol, Dimethicone, Glycerin, Glyceryl Stearate, Palmitic Acid, Panthenol, Phytosphingosine, Stearic Acid, Sucrose Laurate
Reduces Irritation3
Eases discomfort and supports skin resilience.
Bisabolol, Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7, Panthenol
Redness Reducing1
Soothes visible redness and calms irritation.
Bisabolol

Hydrating5
Boosts hydration and relieves dry, tight skin.
Acetyl Hexapeptide-8, Glycerin, Methyl Gluceth-20, Propanediol, Sorbitol
Barrier Repair10
Strengthens and restores the skin's natural barrier.
Caprylyl Glycol, Cucumis Sativus Fruit Extract, Daucus Carota Sativa Seed Oil, Glycerin, Glyceryl Stearate, Glyceryl Stearate Citrate, Isoamyl Laurate, Isostearyl Hydroxystearate, Tridecane, Undecane
Anti-Aging1
Softens lines and helps skin look youthful.
Acetyl Hexapeptide-8
Firming1
Supports elasticity and bounce.
Acetyl Hexapeptide-8

Concerns

May Trigger Acne4
Can clog pores or trigger breakouts.
Cetearyl Alcohol, Palmitic Acid, Sorbitan Laurate, Stearic Acid
May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis20
May feed the yeast involved in seborrheic dermatitis.
Acetyl Dipeptide-1 Cetyl Ester, Behentrimonium Chloride, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Ceramide AP, Ceramide EOP, Ceramide NP, Cetearyl Alcohol, Glyceryl Stearate, Inulin Lauryl Carbamate, Laureth-7, Palmitic Acid, Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1, PEG-100 Stearate, Phytosphingosine, Polysorbate 20, Sodium Lauroyl Lactylate, Sorbitan Laurate, Stearic Acid, Sucrose Laurate
May Worsen Keratosis Pilaris4
May clog follicles or strip skin prone to keratosis pilaris.
Cetearyl Alcohol, Palmitic Acid, Sorbitan Laurate, Stearic Acid
May Worsen Oily Skin1
May increase shine or excess oil.
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter

May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis9
May feed the yeast involved in seborrheic dermatitis.
Acetyl Hexapeptide-8, Daucus Carota Sativa Seed Oil, Dilauryl Thiodipropionate, Glyceryl Stearate, Glyceryl Stearate Citrate, Isoamyl Laurate, Isostearyl Hydroxystearate, PEG-100 Stearate, Triolein
May Worsen Oily Skin1
May increase shine or excess oil.
Daucus Carota Sativa Seed Oil
May Worsen Irritation1
May cause stinging, redness or sensitivity.
Benzyl Alcohol
May Worsen Eczema1
May worsen itching or irritation for eczema-prone skin.
Benzyl Alcohol

Ingredients Side-by-side

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Aqua (in both products)
Solvent
0 / —
Glycerin (in both products)
Humectant
0 / 0
- Possibly animal-derived
- Hydrating
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin Conditioning
- Plant oils and butters (coconut, olive, shea)
- Plant or mineral oil
- Barrier Repair
- Hydrating
- May Worsen Oily Skin
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Dimethicone
Emollient
1 / 0
- Silicones
- Barrier Repair
- Hydrating
- Smoothing
Cetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
2 / 1
- Fatty alcohol
- Fatty alcohols (Malassezia)
- May Trigger Acne
- May Worsen Keratosis Pilaris
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Alcohol Denat.
Fragrance
0 / —
- Denatured alcohol
- May Worsen Dryness
- May Worsen Eczema
- May Worsen Irritation
- May Worsen Rosacea
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
1 / 0
- Hydrating
Polyacrylamide
Film Forming
Glyceryl Stearate (in both products)
Emollient
1 / 0
- Fatty esters (glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate)
- Possibly animal-derived
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Stearic Acid
Cleansing
2-3 / 0
- Fatty acids (stearic, oleic, lauric)
- Fatty alcohols (Malassezia)
- Possibly animal-derived
- May Trigger Acne
- May Worsen Keratosis Pilaris
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis

Aqua (in both products)
Solvent
0 / —
Undecane
Emollient
Tridecane
Emollient
3-O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid
Skin Conditioning
- Vitamin C
- Vitamin C derivative (stable)
- Antioxidant
- Brightening
- Dark Spots
Glycerin (in both products)
Humectant
0 / 0
- Possibly animal-derived
- Hydrating
Caffeine
Skin Conditioning
- Under-Eye Care
Isoamyl Laurate
Emollient
- Fatty esters (glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate)
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Acetyl Hexapeptide-8
Humectant
- Fatty alcohols (Malassezia)
- Peptides
- Anti-Aging
- Firming
- Smoothing
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
0-1 / —
Propanediol
Viscosity Controlling
0-1 / —
- Hydrating

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
Water
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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 →
Glyceryl Stearate
Emollient, Emulsifying
Glyceryl Stearate may be plant, synthetic or animal depending on the supplier.
Learn more about Glyceryl Stearate →
PEG-100 Stearate
Cleansing
PEG-100 Stearate isn't fungal acne safe.
Learn more about PEG-100 Stearate →
Xanthan Gum
Binding, Emulsion Stabilising, Gel Forming, Skin Conditioning, Cleansing, Emulsifying, Viscosity Controlling
Xanthan gum
Learn more about Xanthan Gum →