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Ceramide-Enriched Firming Eye CreamDermalogica
age reversal eye complexAn eye cream built around Vitamin C derivative and Vitamin C, for barrier repair and hydration.
An eye cream built around Niacinamide and Peptides, for barrier repair and hydration.
Brand price
USD 39.20 · 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
Fatty alcohol1
Waxy fatty alcohols used as emollients and thickeners; unrelated to drying alcohol.
Ceramide3
Skin-identical lipids that hold the barrier together.
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
Hydrating12
Boosts hydration and relieves dry, tight skin.
Acetyl Tetrapeptide-5, Butylene Glycol, Ceramide AP, Ceramide EOP, Ceramide NP, Dimethicone, Glycerin, Glyceryl Ascorbate, Panthenol, Sodium Hyaluronate, Sodium PCA, Squalane
Barrier Repair17
Strengthens and restores the skin's natural barrier.
Allantoin, Caprylyl Glycol, Ceramide AP, Ceramide EOP, Ceramide NP, Cetyl Alcohol, Cholesterol, Dimethicone, Ethylhexyl Stearate, Glycerin, Glyceryl Stearate, Neopentyl Glycol Diheptanoate, Panthenol, Pongamia Glabra Seed Oil, Sodium Polyacrylate, Squalane, Vitis Vinifera Seed Extract
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 Dermatitis20
May feed the yeast involved in seborrheic dermatitis.
Behenic Acid, Caprooyl Phytosphingosine, Caprooyl Sphingosine, Ceramide AP, Ceramide EOP, Ceramide EOS, Ceramide NP, Ceramide Ns, Ceteareth-25, Cetyl Alcohol, Ethylhexyl Stearate, Glyceryl Stearate, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-5, PEG-100 Stearate, Polyglyceryl-10 Dioleate, Polysorbate 20, Pongamia Glabra Seed Oil, Potassium Cetyl Phosphate, Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate, Trideceth-6
May Worsen Keratosis Pilaris2
May clog follicles or strip skin prone to keratosis pilaris.
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
Cetyl Alcohol (in both products)
Emollient
2 / 2
- Fatty alcohol
- Fatty alcohols (Malassezia)
- May Trigger Acne
- May Worsen Irritation
- May Worsen Keratosis Pilaris
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Glyceryl Stearate (in both products)
Emollient
1 / 0
- Fatty esters (glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate)
- Possibly animal-derived
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
PEG-100 Stearate (in both products)
Cleansing
0 / 0
- Fatty esters (glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate)
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Water (in both products)
Skin Conditioning
Skin Conditioning
- Fatty esters (glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate)
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Cetyl Alcohol (in both products)
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
Glyceryl Stearate (in both products)
Emollient
1 / 0
- Fatty esters (glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate)
- Possibly animal-derived
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
PEG-100 Stearate (in both products)
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 →Cetyl Alcohol
Emulsion Stabilising, Fragrance, Opacifying, Emollient, Cleansing, Emulsifying, Foam Boosting, Viscosity Controlling
Cetyl Alcohol isn't fungal acne safe.
Learn more about Cetyl Alcohol →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 →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 →Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate
Antioxidant
Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate is a vitamin C derivative.
Learn more about Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate →Ceramide NP
Hair Conditioning, Skin Conditioning
Ceramide NP isn't fungal acne safe.
Learn more about Ceramide NP →Palmitoyl Tripeptide-5
Skin Conditioning
Palmitoyl Tripeptide-5 isn't fungal acne safe.
Learn more about Palmitoyl Tripeptide-5 →Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant, Skin Conditioning
Sodium Hyaluronate is a hyaluronic acid.
Learn more about Sodium Hyaluronate →
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