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Dermalogica
smart eye density undereye serum
An eye cream built around Niacinamide and Vitamin E, for barrier repair and hydration.
Brand price
USD 128.00 · checked 8 Oct 2026 · on the brand's site
From the brand
What the brand says about this product. Our ingredient analysis follows below.
The brand recommends it for
- Dry skin
- Sensitive skin
- Fine lines & wrinkles
- Dryness & dehydration
- Dark circles & puffiness
How to use
Dispense a dot onto the ring finger. Using a gentle tapping motion, apply under the eye and along the orbital bone, starting at the inner corner under the eye and moving outward toward the temple. Use twice daily.
Caution
It may contain soy and/or seed allergens, so review the full ingredient list before use if you have a known sensitivity. dermalogica formulas never use artificial fragrance, though botanical extracts included for their skin benefits can carry a natural scent of their own.
What's inside
Ingredients List
17 trigger at least one check · 33 trigger none
- Fatty esters (glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate)
- May Trigger Acne
- May Worsen Keratosis Pilaris
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
- Fatty esters (glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate)
- May Trigger Acne
- May Worsen Keratosis Pilaris
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
- Fatty esters (glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate)
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
- 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
Key Ingredients
Hyaluronic acid1
Hyaluronic acid and its salts; a humectant that binds water to the skin.
Benefits
Hydrating14
Boosts hydration and relieves dry, tight skin.
Butylene Glycol, C9-12 Alkane, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Diglycerin, Gluconolactone, Glycerin, Polyglutamic Acid, Propanediol, Saccharide Isomerate, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate, Sodium Hyaluronate, Squalane, Tocopherol
Barrier Repair17
Strengthens and restores the skin's natural barrier.
C9-12 Alkane, Camelina Sativa Seed Oil, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Caprylyl Glycol, Coco-Caprylate/Caprate, Cocos Nucifera Oil, Decyl Oleate, Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Glucomannan, Glycerin, Glyceryl Stearate Citrate, Hydrogenated Palm Glycerides Citrate, Lecithin, Niacinamide, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Squalane, Tocopherol
Smoothing11
Refines rough or uneven texture.
C9-12 Alkane, Caprylyl Glycol, Coco-Caprylate/Caprate, Decyl Oleate, Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Glyceryl Stearate Citrate, Hydrogenated Palm Glycerides Citrate, Lecithin, Niacinamide, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Squalane
Anti-Pollution4
Helps defend against airborne pollutants.
Concerns
May Trigger Acne5
Can clog pores or trigger breakouts.
Cocos Nucifera Oil, Decyl Oleate, Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Tocopherol
May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis16
May feed the yeast involved in seborrheic dermatitis.
Acetyl Glutamine, Camelina Sativa Seed Oil, Castor Oil/Ipdi Copolymer, Coco-Caprylate/Caprate, Cocos Nucifera Oil, Decyl Oleate, Dilinoleic Acid/Butanediol Copolymer, Ethylhexyl Olivate, Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Glyceryl Stearate Citrate, Hydrogenated Palm Glycerides Citrate, Lecithin, Polyglyceryl-4 Oleate, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate, Trihydroxystearin
May Worsen Keratosis Pilaris5
May clog follicles or strip skin prone to keratosis pilaris.
Cocos Nucifera Oil, Decyl Oleate, Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Tocopherol
May Worsen Oily Skin4
May increase shine or excess oil.
Camelina Sativa Seed Oil, Cocos Nucifera Oil, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Squalane
Ingredients Explained
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Water
Antiplaque, Skin Conditioning, Solvent
Aqua (EU),Deionized Water,Distilled Water,Micromatrix Fractile AN,Onsen-Sui (JPN),Purified Water
Learn more about Water →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 →Isopentyldiol
Solvent
3-Methylbutane-1,2-diol
Learn more about Isopentyldiol →Squalane
Hair Conditioning, Refatting, Skin Conditioning, Emollient
Squalane is a face oil.
Learn more about Squalane →Decyl Oleate
Skin Conditioning, Emollient
Decyl Oleate isn't fungal acne safe.
Learn more about Decyl Oleate →Ethylhexyl Palmitate
Perfuming, Emollient
Ethylhexyl Palmitate isn't fungal acne safe.
Learn more about Ethylhexyl Palmitate →Glyceryl Stearate Citrate
Skin Conditioning, Emollient, Emulsifying
Glyceryl Stearate Citrate isn't fungal acne safe.
Learn more about Glyceryl Stearate Citrate →Cocos Nucifera Oil
Fragrance, Hair Conditioning, Perfuming, Skin Conditioning
Cocos Nucifera Oil isn't fungal acne safe.
Learn more about Cocos Nucifera Oil →Diglycerin
Humectant, Skin Conditioning
Diglycerin is a dimer of Glycerin
Learn more about Diglycerin →