SkinCeuticals
A.G.E. Advanced Eye Cream for Dark CirclesSunday Riley
5 Stars Eye SerumAn eye cream built around Vitamin E, for hydration and barrier repair.
An eye cream built around Niacinamide and Retinoid, for barrier repair and smoothing.
Brand price
USD 125.00 · checked 28 Sept 2026 · brand's site
Brand price
USD 65.00 · checked 8 Oct 2026 · brand's site
At a Glance
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Key Ingredients
Peptides2
Short amino-acid chains used as signalling actives.
Centella asiatica (Cica)3
Centella asiatica (cica), used to calm irritation.
Benefits
Hydrating6
Boosts hydration and relieves dry, tight skin.
Butylene Glycol, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Glycol, Sodium Lactate, Sorbitol, Tocopherol
Barrier Repair5
Strengthens and restores the skin's natural barrier.
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Hexyl Laurate, Octyldodecanol, Silica Silylate, Tocopherol
Anti-Aging2
Softens lines and helps skin look youthful.
Hydrating5
Boosts hydration and relieves dry, tight skin.
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Ceramide NP, Dimethicone, Polyglycerin-6, Tocopherol
Barrier Repair11
Strengthens and restores the skin's natural barrier.
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Caprylyl Glycol, Ceramide NP, Dimethicone, Hydrogenated Polyisobutene, Lecithin, Niacinamide, Octyldodecanol, Olea Europaea Fruit Oil, Papaver Rhoeas Extract, Tocopherol
Reduces Irritation3
Eases discomfort and supports skin resilience.
Redness Reducing4
Soothes visible redness and calms irritation.
Concerns
May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis5
May feed the yeast involved in seborrheic dermatitis.
Hexyl Laurate, Octyldodecanol, Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1, Polysorbate 20
May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis6
May feed the yeast involved in seborrheic dermatitis.
Ceramide NP, Lecithin, Octyldodecanol, Olea Europaea Fruit Oil, Polyquaternium-80, Polysorbate 20
May Worsen Keratosis Pilaris2
May clog follicles or strip skin prone to keratosis pilaris.
Ingredients Side-by-side
Emollient
- Fatty esters (glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate)
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Abrasive
Octyldodecanol (in both products)
Emollient
- Fatty alcohols (Malassezia)
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Emollient
Skin Conditioning
Smoothing
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- Niacinamide
- Acne Fighting
- Barrier Repair
- Brightening
- Dark Spots
- Even Tone
- Oil Control
- Pore Refining
- Redness Reducing
Octyldodecanol (in both products)
Emollient
- Fatty alcohols (Malassezia)
- 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.
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Fragrance, Perfuming, Occlusive, Solvent
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride is the mixed triester of glycerin and caprylic and capric acids.
Learn more about Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride →Octyldodecanol
Fragrance, Perfuming, Emollient, Solvent
Octyldodecanol isn't fungal acne safe.
Learn more about Octyldodecanol →Sodium Citrate
Buffering, Chelating, Fragrance
Trisodium citrate
Learn more about Sodium Citrate →Sodium Phytate
Chelating, Oral Care
Myo-Inositol, hexakis(dihydrogen phosphate), sodium salt
Learn more about Sodium Phytate →Polysorbate 20
Cleansing, Emulsifying
Polysorbate 20 isn't fungal acne safe.
Learn more about Polysorbate 20 →Alcohol
Antifoaming, Antimicrobial, Astringent, Fragrance, Solvent, Viscosity Controlling
Alcohol is a drying alcohol.
Learn more about Alcohol →Tocopherol
Antioxidant, Fragrance, Skin Conditioning, Occlusive
Tocopherol is vitamin E.
Learn more about Tocopherol →Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate
Antioxidant
Pentaerythrityl Tetra-di-t-butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate is the organic compound that conforms to the formula:
Learn more about Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate →