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Caffeine Eye CreamAn eye cream built around AHA, for barrier repair and smoothing.
An eye cream built around Vitamin E and Niacinamide, for hydration and barrier repair.
Brand price
USD 14.00 · checked 26 Sept 2026 · brand's site
Brand price
AUD 44.00 · checked 5 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.
Fatty alcohol1
Waxy fatty alcohols used as emollients and thickeners; unrelated to drying alcohol.
Ceramide3
Skin-identical lipids that hold the barrier together.

Benefits

Hydrating8
Boosts hydration and relieves dry, tight skin.
Butylene Glycol, Glycerin, Hyaluronic Acid, Jojoba Esters, Propanediol, Sodium Lactate, Squalane, Tocopherol
Barrier Repair10
Strengthens and restores the skin's natural barrier.
Cetyl Alcohol, Dicaprylyl Carbonate, Glycerin, Glyceryl Behenate, Glycine Soja Oil, Glycine Soja Sterols, Jojoba Esters, Polyglyceryl-3 Beeswax, Squalane, Tocopherol
Reduces Irritation2
Eases discomfort and supports skin resilience.
Hydrating15
Boosts hydration and relieves dry, tight skin.
Acetyl Tetrapeptide-5, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract, Butylene Glycol, Ceramide AP, Ceramide EOP, Ceramide NP, Dimethicone, Echinacea Purpurea Extract, Erythritol, Glycerin, Maris Aqua, Propanediol, Sodium Hyaluronate, Tocopherol, Trehalose
Barrier Repair15
Strengthens and restores the skin's natural barrier.
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract, Ceramide AP, Ceramide EOP, Ceramide NP, Cetyl Alcohol, Coco-Caprylate/Caprate, Cyclohexasiloxane, Cyclopentasiloxane, Dimethicone, Glycerin, Glyceryl Stearate, Limnanthes Alba Seed Oil, Niacinamide, Palmaria Palmata Extract, Tocopherol
Smoothing8
Refines rough or uneven texture.
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract, Cetyl Alcohol, Coco-Caprylate/Caprate, Cyclohexasiloxane, Cyclopentasiloxane, Dimethicone, Glyceryl Stearate, Niacinamide

Concerns

May Trigger Acne4
Can clog pores or trigger breakouts.
Cetyl Alcohol, Glycine Soja Oil, Sorbitan Isostearate, Tocopherol
May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis13
May feed the yeast involved in seborrheic dermatitis.
Cetyl Alcohol, Glyceryl Behenate, Glycine Soja Oil, Glycolipids, Jojoba Esters, Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1, Phospholipids, Polyglyceryl-3 Beeswax, Polyglyceryl-6 Distearate, Polysorbate 20, Polysorbate 60, Sorbitan Isostearate
May Worsen Keratosis Pilaris4
May clog follicles or strip skin prone to keratosis pilaris.
Cetyl Alcohol, Glycine Soja Oil, Sorbitan Isostearate, Tocopherol
May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis16
May feed the yeast involved in seborrheic dermatitis.
Ceramide AP, Ceramide As, Ceramide EOP, Ceramide NP, Ceramide Ns, Ceteth-20, Cetyl Alcohol, Coco-Caprylate/Caprate, Glyceryl Stearate, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Limnanthes Alba Seed Oil, Palmitoyl Pentapeptide-4, PEG-75 Stearate, Phytosteryl/Octyldodecyl Lauroyl Glutamate, Polysorbate 20, Steareth-20
May Worsen Keratosis Pilaris3
May clog follicles or strip skin prone to keratosis pilaris.

Ingredients Side-by-side

Skin Conditioning
Emollient
Emulsifying
- 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
Emollient
- Fatty esters (glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate)
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer
Emulsion Stabilising
Emollient
- 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
Skin Conditioning
- Plant oils and butters (coconut, olive, shea)
- Plant or mineral oil
- Barrier Repair
- May Worsen Oily Skin
- 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.
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 →Propanediol
Solvent, Viscosity Controlling
Propanediol is the organic compound that conforms to the formula
Learn more about Propanediol →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 →Caffeine
Fragrance, Perfuming, Skin Conditioning
Caffeine is the heterocyclic organic compound that conforms to the formula
Learn more about Caffeine →Xanthan Gum
Binding, Emulsion Stabilising, Gel Forming, Skin Conditioning, Cleansing, Emulsifying, Viscosity Controlling
Xanthan gum
Learn more about Xanthan Gum →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 →Tocopherol
Antioxidant, Fragrance, Skin Conditioning, Occlusive
Tocopherol is vitamin E.
Learn more about Tocopherol →Carbomer
Emulsion Stabilising, Gel Forming, Viscosity Controlling
2-Propenoic acid, polymer with 2,2-bis(hydroxymethyl)propane-1,3-diol 2-propenyl ether
Learn more about Carbomer →Polysorbate 20
Cleansing, Emulsifying
Polysorbate 20 isn't fungal acne safe.
Learn more about Polysorbate 20 →
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