The Derma Co
5% Caffeine Under Eye SerumLa Roche-Posay
Redermic R Retinol Eye CreamAn eye cream built around Niacinamide and Retinoid, for barrier repair and smoothing.
An eye cream built around Hyaluronic acid and Retinoid, for barrier repair and smoothing.
Brand price
INR 599.00 · checked 5 Oct 2026 · brand's site
Brand price
USD 49.99 · checked 25 Sept 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
Hydrating6
Boosts hydration and relieves dry, tight skin.
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Dimethicone, Glycerin, Panthenol, Propylene Glycol, Sodium Hyaluronate
Barrier Repair9
Strengthens and restores the skin's natural barrier.
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Cyclopentasiloxane, Dimethicone, Glycerin, Lecithin, Niacinamide, Panthenol, Propylene Glycol, Sodium Polyacrylate
Hydrating4
Boosts hydration and relieves dry, tight skin.
Barrier Repair8
Strengthens and restores the skin's natural barrier.
Caprylyl Glycol, Cetearyl Alcohol, Dimethicone, Glycerin, Isocetyl Stearate, Isohexadecane, Octyldodecanol, Propylene Glycol
Concerns
May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis3
May feed the yeast involved in seborrheic dermatitis.
May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis5
May feed the yeast involved in seborrheic dermatitis.
Cetearyl Alcohol, Isocetyl Stearate, Octyldodecanol, Polysorbate 80, Retinyl Linoleate
May Worsen Keratosis Pilaris2
May clog follicles or strip skin prone to keratosis pilaris.
Ingredients Side-by-side
Emollient
Emollient
4 / —
- Fatty esters (glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate)
- May Trigger Acne
- May Worsen Keratosis Pilaris
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Acrylamide/Sodium Acryloyldimethyltaurate Copolymer
Emulsion Stabilising
Emollient
2 / 1
- Fatty alcohol
- Fatty alcohols (Malassezia)
- May Trigger Acne
- May Worsen Keratosis Pilaris
- 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.
Aqua
Solvent
Propylene Glycol
Fragrance, Humectant, Humectant, Skin Conditioning, Solvent, Viscosity Controlling
Propylene Glycol is the aliphatic alcohol that conforms generally to the formula
Learn more about Propylene Glycol →Caffeine
Fragrance, Perfuming, Skin Conditioning
Caffeine is the heterocyclic organic compound that conforms to the formula
Learn more about Caffeine →Dimethicone
Antifoaming, Skin Conditioning, Emollient, Skin Protecting
Dimethicone is a silicone.
Learn more about Dimethicone →Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant, Skin Conditioning
Sodium Hyaluronate is a hyaluronic acid.
Learn more about Sodium Hyaluronate →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 →Retinol
Skin Conditioning
Retinol is a retinoid.
Learn more about Retinol →Citric Acid
Buffering, Chelating, Fragrance
Citric Acid is an AHA.
Learn more about Citric Acid →Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer
Skin Conditioning, Viscosity Controlling
Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer is a silicone.
Learn more about Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer →Phenoxyethanol
Antimicrobial, Preservative
Phenoxyethanol is the aromatic ether alcohol that conforms to the formula:
Learn more about Phenoxyethanol →
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