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Charlotte Tilbury Magic Eye Rescue
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What can the product work for?
Anti-aging
What does the product description say?
Re-energise and reinvigorate the area where signs of ageing often first occur – the delicate skin under the eye – with the Charlotte Tilbury Magic Eye Rescue, a skincare treatment that delivers younger-looking results over time by reducing the appearance of wrinkles and dark circles.
retinol
0.2% -
0.4%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
Two steps removed from the active form of vitamin A - retinoic acid. Once converted to the retinoic acid in the skin, retinol is proven to be effective against all signs of aging. It improves skin cell turnover, helps fight blemishes and clogged pores, can regulate excess oil production and even skin tone. It can, however, be quite irritating
glycine soja protein
0.3% -
0.55%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness:
LOW
A plant extract that helps to attract water to the upper layer of the skin and soften it. It might be helpful in neutralizing free radicals. It might be somewhat helpful for evening out the skin tone. It might be able to support elastin production but solid research is lacking
nicotiana sylvestris leaf cell culture
0.3% -
0.5%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness:
LOW
Has been claimed to have an ability to protect collagen and stimulate its production in skin but further research is lacking so far
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Moisturizing
What does the product description say?
Key Benefits A hydrating eye cream Minimises the look of dark circles and wrinkles Eyes appear radiant and youngerTime-release retinol molecules work to resurface and refine the skinFormulated with a nourishing blend of botanical extracts UK200024735
squalane
0.3% -
0.6%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
An oil naturally present in skin. Works as an emollient to soften the skin and form a protective layer on its surface without a greasy feeling.
glycerin
1.5% -
1.8%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant
sodium pca
0.25% -
0.5%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
Naturally present in skin and helps to attract water to its upper layer
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Evens skin tone
retinol
0.2% -
0.4%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
Two steps removed from the active form of vitamin A - retinoic acid. Once converted to the retinoic acid in the skin, retinol is proven to be effective against all signs of aging. It improves skin cell turnover, helps fight blemishes and clogged pores, can regulate excess oil production and even skin tone. It can, however, be quite irritating
glycine soja protein
0.3% -
0.55%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness:
LOW
A plant extract that helps to attract water to the upper layer of the skin and soften it. It might be helpful in neutralizing free radicals. It might be somewhat helpful for evening out the skin tone. It might be able to support elastin production but solid research is lacking
ascorbic acid
0.15% -
0.3%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Insufficient!
The most well-researched antioxidant that works in skin. Helps neutralize free radicals supporting collagen production, helping to even out the skin tone and preventing early signs of aging
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Exfoliation
retinol
0.2% -
0.4%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
Two steps removed from the active form of vitamin A - retinoic acid. Once converted to the retinoic acid in the skin, retinol is proven to be effective against all signs of aging. It improves skin cell turnover, helps fight blemishes and clogged pores, can regulate excess oil production and even skin tone. It can, however, be quite irritating
retinyl palmitate
0.1% -
0.15%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Insufficient!
Three steps removed from the active form of vitamin A - retinoic acid. To have an effect in the skin, it first needs to be converted twice to become the retinoic acid. This means it is less potent than retinol, but could also be less irritating. Once converted to the retinoic acid in the skin, it helps against all signs of aging, improves skin cell turnover and helps fight blemishes and clogged pores. However, in many cosmetic formulations, it is used in a concentration that is too low to have the full effect
Anti-oxidation
retinol
0.2% -
0.4%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
Two steps removed from the active form of vitamin A - retinoic acid. Once converted to the retinoic acid in the skin, retinol is proven to be effective against all signs of aging. It improves skin cell turnover, helps fight blemishes and clogged pores, can regulate excess oil production and even skin tone. It can, however, be quite irritating
superoxide dismutase
0.25% -
0.5%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
An antioxidant enzyme that is naturally present in skin. It can help support skin barrier function and reduce inflammation in skin. It is used in topical medications for inflammatory skin conditions including atopic dermatitis (eczema) and psoriasis. There are three types of natural Superoxide Dismutase in human skin. The compound used in topical treatments and cosmetics are mimics of typically one of these natural variants
borago officinalis seed oil
0.25% -
0.5%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness:
LOW
A plant oil that is effective in reducing irritation in skin, restore the barrier function and support its hydration
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| Promise | Can it deliver? |
|---|---|
| Anti-aging | |
| Moisturizing |
Total Promises Fulfilled score:
87/100.
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Can it cause trouble?
- Overall product irritation risk
- Acne & comedogenic risk ingredients: 2
Potential irritants
retinol
0.2% -
0.4%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Anti-aging,
Anti-blemish,
Mattifying,
Exfoliation,
Anti-oxidation,
Evens skin tone
Two steps removed from the active form of vitamin A - retinoic acid. Once converted to the retinoic acid in the skin, retinol is proven to be effective against all signs of aging. It improves skin cell turnover, helps fight blemishes and clogged pores, can regulate excess oil production and even skin tone. It can, however, be quite irritating
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Comodogenic ingredients
butyrospermum parkii butter
1.3% -
1.6%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High
Works for:
Moisturizing,
Anti-oxidation,
Anti-aging
A great moisturising ingredient that softens the skin and reduces water loss from its upper layer. It also can be helpful in protecting skin from free radicals
chondrus crispus extract
0.3% -
0.55%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High
Works for:
Moisturizing
Red algae extract that helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and create a nicer product consistency
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Ingredients & concentrations
All ingredients
Key Actives
retinol
0.2% -
0.4%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Anti-aging,
Anti-blemish,
Mattifying,
Exfoliation,
Anti-oxidation,
Evens skin tone
Two steps removed from the active form of vitamin A - retinoic acid. Once converted to the retinoic acid in the skin, retinol is proven to be effective against all signs of aging. It improves skin cell turnover, helps fight blemishes and clogged pores, can regulate excess oil production and even skin tone. It can, however, be quite irritating
tocopherol
0.3% -
0.5%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Anti-oxidation,
Moisturizing,
Anti-aging,
Anti-inflammatory
Pure form of vitamin E. Can help moisturise and protect the skin from free radicals. Often used to help stabilise other ingredients or the formula itself
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Potential irritants
retinol
0.2% -
0.4%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Anti-aging,
Anti-blemish,
Mattifying,
Exfoliation,
Anti-oxidation,
Evens skin tone
Two steps removed from the active form of vitamin A - retinoic acid. Once converted to the retinoic acid in the skin, retinol is proven to be effective against all signs of aging. It improves skin cell turnover, helps fight blemishes and clogged pores, can regulate excess oil production and even skin tone. It can, however, be quite irritating
Show more
Comodogenic ingredients
butyrospermum parkii butter
1.3% -
1.6%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High
Works for:
Moisturizing,
Anti-oxidation,
Anti-aging
A great moisturising ingredient that softens the skin and reduces water loss from its upper layer. It also can be helpful in protecting skin from free radicals
chondrus crispus extract
0.3% -
0.55%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High
Works for:
Moisturizing
Red algae extract that helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and create a nicer product consistency
All ingredients
caprylic/capric triglyceride
5.8% -
7.1%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Moisturizing
A good mix of fatty acids that forms a protective layer on the skin. Improves the shelf life of products. Derived from coconut and glycerin
butylene glycol
4.3% -
5.3%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Moisturizing
Used to create a nice product texture and help delivery of other ingredients. Might be somewhat helpful in attracting water to the upper layer of the skin
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Ingredient list view
Water, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Butylene glycol, Polysorbate 60, Olus oil, Vegetable oil, Peg-7 glyceryl cocoate, Glycerin, Butyrospermum parkii butter, Peg-8, Ethylhexyl stearate, Dicaprylyl ether, Sorbitan stearate, Hydroxyethyl acrylate/sodium acryloyldimethyl taurate copolymer, Olive oil peg-7 esters, Phenoxyethanol, Saccharide isomerate, C12-16 alcohols, Cera alba, Beeswax, Glyceryl stearate, Hydrogenated castor oil, Squalane, Ethylhexylglycerin, Chlorphenesin, Titanium dioxide, Ci 77891, Hydrogenated lecithin, Hydrolyzed rice protein, Palmitic acid, Xanthan gum, Chondrus crispus extract, Disodium edta, Helianthus annuus seed oil, Polysorbate 20, Sorbitan isostearate, Sodium hydroxide, Glycine soja protein, Superoxide dismutase, Citric acid, Hydroxypropyl cyclodextrin, Tocopherol, Sodium citrate, Iron oxides, Ci 77492, Sodium benzoate, Sodium pca, Iron oxides, Ci 77491, Ascorbyl palmitate, Daphne odora callus extract, Sodium dextran sulfate, Nicotiana sylvestris leaf cell culture, Aluminum hydroxide, Retinol, Plumeria rubra flower extract, Borago officinalis seed oil, Tocopheryl acetate, Ascorbic acid, Lecithin, Potassium sorbate, Retinyl palmitate, Ascorbyl tetraisopalmitate
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