The Inkey List
Retinol Eye CreamAn eye cream built around Hyaluronic acid and Retinoid, for barrier repair and hydration.
An eye cream built around Retinoid and Colloidal oatmeal, for barrier repair and smoothing.
Brand price
USD 15.00 · checked 26 Sept 2026 · brand's site
Brand price
USD 45.00 · checked 26 Sept 2026 · brand's site
At a Glance
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Key Ingredients
Mineral sunscreen1
Uses zinc oxide or titanium dioxide to absorb and scatter UV rays.
Fatty alcohol2
Waxy fatty alcohols used as emollients and thickeners; unrelated to drying alcohol.
Benefits
Hydrating8
Boosts hydration and relieves dry, tight skin.
Butylene Glycol, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Glycerin, Glycogen, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Propanediol, Sodium Hyaluronate, Tocopherol
Barrier Repair9
Strengthens and restores the skin's natural barrier.
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Caprylyl Glycol, Cetearyl Olivate, Copernicia Cerifera Cera, Glycerin, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Humulus Lupulus Extract, Shea Butter Ethyl Esters, Tocopherol
Hydrating13
Boosts hydration and relieves dry, tight skin.
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Butylene Glycol, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Dimethicone, Glycerin, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Propanediol, Sodium Hyaluronate, Squalane, Stearic Acid, Stearyl Alcohol, Tocopherol
Barrier Repair24
Strengthens and restores the skin's natural barrier.
Allantoin, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Caprylyl Glycol, Cetyl Alcohol, Cholesterol, Colloidal Oatmeal, Copernicia Cerifera Wax, Dimethicone, Glycerin, Glyceryl Stearate, Glyceryl Stearate Citrate, Glycine Soja Oil, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Humulus Lupulus Extract, Hydrogenated Polydecene, Lecithin, Linoleic Acid, Oleic Acid, Palmitic Acid, Squalane, Stearic Acid, Stearyl Alcohol, Tocopherol
Reduces Irritation3
Eases discomfort and supports skin resilience.
Concerns
May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis10
May feed the yeast involved in seborrheic dermatitis.
Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Cetearyl Olivate, Copernicia Cerifera Cera, Disodium Cocoamphodiacetate, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Pentaerythrityl Distearate, Polysorbate 20, Shea Butter Ethyl Esters, Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate, Sorbitan Olivate
May Trigger Acne7
Can clog pores or trigger breakouts.
Cetyl Alcohol, Glycine Soja Oil, Oleic Acid, Palmitic Acid, Stearic Acid, Stearyl Alcohol, Tocopherol
May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis21
May feed the yeast involved in seborrheic dermatitis.
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Ceramide Ng, Cetyl Alcohol, Copernicia Cerifera Wax, Disodium Cocoamphodiacetate, Glyceryl Stearate, Glyceryl Stearate Citrate, Glycine Soja Oil, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Lecithin, Linoleic Acid, Oleic Acid, Palmitic Acid, Phytosteryl Canola Glycerides, Polyglyceryl-3 Stearate, Polysorbate 20, Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate, Stearic Acid, Stearyl Alcohol, Triolein
May Worsen Keratosis Pilaris7
May clog follicles or strip skin prone to keratosis pilaris.
Cetyl Alcohol, Glycine Soja Oil, Oleic Acid, Palmitic Acid, Stearic Acid, Stearyl Alcohol, Tocopherol
May Worsen Oily Skin4
May increase shine or excess oil.
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Glycine Soja Oil, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Squalane
Ingredients Side-by-side
Skin Conditioning
Emulsifying
- Fatty esters (glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate)
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Emollient
- Fatty esters (glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate)
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Emollient
- Fatty esters (glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate)
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Emulsifying
- Fatty esters (glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate)
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Emollient
1 / 0
- Fatty esters (glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate)
- Possibly animal-derived
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Emollient
- 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
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 →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 →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 →Phenoxyethanol
Antimicrobial, Preservative
Phenoxyethanol is the aromatic ether alcohol that conforms to the formula:
Learn more about Phenoxyethanol →Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant, Skin Conditioning
Sodium Hyaluronate is a hyaluronic acid.
Learn more about Sodium Hyaluronate →Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate
Cleansing, Hair Conditioning, Skin Conditioning, Emulsifying
Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate isn't fungal acne safe.
Learn more about Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate →Propanediol
Solvent, Viscosity Controlling
Propanediol is the organic compound that conforms to the formula
Learn more about Propanediol →Retinol
Skin Conditioning
Retinol is a retinoid.
Learn more about Retinol →Polysorbate 20
Cleansing, Emulsifying
Polysorbate 20 isn't fungal acne safe.
Learn more about Polysorbate 20 →Ethylhexylglycerin
Deodorant, Skin Conditioning
Ethylhexylglycerin is the organic compound that conforms to the formula
Learn more about Ethylhexylglycerin →
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