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Anti-Aging Eye GelDermalogica
age reversal eye complexAn eye cream built around Niacinamide and Hyaluronic acid, for barrier repair and hydration.
An eye cream built around Niacinamide and Peptides, for barrier repair and hydration.
Brand price
USD 39.00 · checked 8 Oct 2026 · brand's site
Brand price
USD 87.00 · checked 8 Oct 2026 · brand's site

At a Glance

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Key Ingredients

Hyaluronic acid2
Hyaluronic acid and its salts; a humectant that binds water to the skin.
Fatty alcohol1
Waxy fatty alcohols used as emollients and thickeners; unrelated to drying alcohol.
Vitamin C derivative (stable)2
Stable derivatives of ascorbic acid.

Benefits

Hydrating7
Boosts hydration and relieves dry, tight skin.
Butylene Glycol, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Dimethicone, Glycerin, Hyaluronic Acid, Panthenol, Sodium Hyaluronate
Barrier Repair12
Strengthens and restores the skin's natural barrier.
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Caprooyl Tetrapeptide-3, Cyclohexasiloxane, Cyclopentasiloxane, Dimethicone, Glycerin, Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract, Methyl Gluceth-20 Benzoate, Niacinamide, Panthenol, Pisum Sativum Extract, Vitis Vinifera Seed Extract
Reduces Irritation3
Eases discomfort and supports skin resilience.
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract, Panthenol
Redness Reducing2
Soothes visible redness and calms irritation.
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.

Concerns

May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis5
May feed the yeast involved in seborrheic dermatitis.
Palmitoyl Tripeptide-38, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-5, Phospholipids, Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6, Polysorbate 20
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

Ingredients Side-by-side

Water (in both products)
Skin Conditioning
Emollient
Water (in both products)
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
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Water
Antiplaque, Skin Conditioning, Solvent
Aqua (EU),Deionized Water,Distilled Water,Micromatrix Fractile AN,Onsen-Sui (JPN),Purified Water
Learn more about Water →Cyclopentasiloxane
Hair Conditioning, Skin Conditioning, Emollient, Solvent
Cyclopentasiloxane is a silicone.
Learn more about Cyclopentasiloxane →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 →Pentylene Glycol
Skin Conditioning, Solvent
1,2-Dihydroxypentane
Learn more about Pentylene Glycol →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 →Palmitoyl Tripeptide-5
Skin Conditioning
Palmitoyl Tripeptide-5 isn't fungal acne safe.
Learn more about Palmitoyl Tripeptide-5 →Niacinamide
Smoothing
Niacinamide is niacinamide.
Learn more about Niacinamide →Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant, Skin Conditioning
Sodium Hyaluronate is a hyaluronic acid.
Learn more about Sodium Hyaluronate →Panthenol
Antistatic, Hair Conditioning, Skin Conditioning
Panthenol is panthenol (provitamin B5).
Learn more about Panthenol →
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