
2 of 2 advertised claims delivered
“Key Benefits Reduces fine lines and wrinklesKeeps skin around the eyes soft and hydratedProtects the skin from environmental aggressorsReduces appearance of dark circlesDoes not contain sulphates, parabens, paraffin or siliconeStrengthens skin to boost cell regeneration US300025521”
This product can help improve hydration of the skin with the two types of ingredients.
The first type is called “humectants”:
these ingredients help attract water.
When humectants are on the surface of the skin, they “pull in” the moisture from the outside environment, or from
within deeper layers of the skin. The following ingredients in this product do the job:
glycerin, hyaluronic acid.
This product also contains ingredients called “occlusives”. They help reduce the speed with which our skin loses moisture to the outside environment. These ingredients also help soften the upper layer of the skin, so it feels less tight and nicer to the touch. The following ingredients in this product do the job: caprylic/capric triglyceride, isopropyl myristate.
The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: acetyl hexapeptide-8
“Key Benefits Reduces fine lines and wrinklesKeeps skin around the eyes soft and hydratedProtects the skin from environmental aggressorsReduces appearance of dark circlesDoes not contain sulphates, parabens, paraffin or siliconeStrengthens skin to boost cell regeneration US300025521”
This product contains acetyl hexapeptide-8. This ingredient might be able to help reduce and prevent fine lines and wrinkles, improve skin elasticity and firmness, but there is not enough evidence that it actually works.
This product contains antioxidants (arbutin, sodium ascorbyl phosphate) that might be able to help neutralize free radicals in skin to lessen the damage it gets from the UV light (sun). There is not enough evidence to confirm their effectiveness in skin though.
The following ingredient (ingredients) in this product might be helpful, but there is no evidence to confirm that it actually works: arbutin.
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An emollient that helps soften the skin. Could be comedogenic
More about Isopropyl myristateHelps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Hydrogenated palm oilHelps oil and water mix together
More about Peg-40 hydrogenated castor oilA good mix of fatty acids that forms a protective layer on the skin. Improves the shelf life of products. Derived from coconut and glycerin
More about Caprylic/capric triglycerideHelps oil and water mix togehter and creates a nice product texture
More about Peg-100 stearateA non-drying alcohol. Works as an emollient. Helps water and oil mix together and creates a nice product texture
More about Cetearyl alcoholAn emollient that softens the skin and forms a protective layer on its surface. Helps water and oil mix together
More about Glyceryl stearateOne of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant
More about GlycerinOne of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin. Naturally present in skin. Typically has large molecule size unless advertised otherwise on the product label. Helps support skin's barrier function and may help to reduce inflammation
More about Hyaluronic acidA type of peptide. Peptides are excellent moisturizers and might be able support collagen production reducing fine lines and wrinkles
More about Acetyl hexapeptide-8Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture
More about Caprylyl glycolA preservative. Can be used to mask unpleasant smell. Can be irritating
More about Benzyl alcoholA plant extract. Benefits of topical application are not confirmed
More about Aesculus hippocastanum extractUsed to create a thicker product consistency
More about Xanthan gumA stable derivative of vitamin C. It is oil-soluble which means it is more likely to penetrate the skin compared to the pure form of vitamin C (which is water-soluble), but it is less bio-available and is way less effective in stimulating collagen and reducing wrinkles compared to the pure form of vitamin C (L-ascorbic acid) and its other derivatives (for example, magnesium ascorbyl phosphate). At the same time, this vitamin C derivative has been shown in studies to be effective in reducing acne, blemishes and clogged pores. It is less irritating then the pure form of vitamin C
More about Sodium ascorbyl phosphateBeta-arbutin. Can help to reduce hyperpigmentation and has an anti-oxidant effect when used in high enough concentration. Is less effective compared to alpha-arbutin
More about ArbutinAn emollient that helps soften the skin but is not effective for restoring its barrier function. Might be helpful to calm down inflammation
More about Olea europaea fruit oilHelps soften the upper layer of the skin and might have some anti-oxidant properties
More about Oryza sativa bran oilA broad spectrum sunblock (protects from both UVA and UVB rays). Is suitable for most sensitive skins. In small concentrations, can be used as a colorant
More about Zinc oxideA plant extract that has been shown to be able to reduce inflammation in skin, support restoration of skin barrier function, as well as support collagen production. Contains active compounds called centelloids: asiaticoside, madecasosside, asiatic acid and madecassic acid. Might be helpful in preventing stretch marks. It can be itself be irritating though.
More about Centella asiatica extractThree 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
More about Retinyl palmitatePure 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
More about TocopherolAn excellent emollient. Helps soften the skin, restore its barrier function, and can help to calm down inflammation. It can be helpful to prevent blemishes and clogged pores
More about Linoleic acidAn aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumDoes not have known skin benefits. Might help create an optical illusion of smoother skin
More about Diamond powderPrevents water loss from the skin surface and thickens the product consistency
More about ParaffinWater, Isopropyl myristate, Hydrogenated palm oil, Peg-40 hydrogenated castor oil, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Peg-100 stearate, Cetearyl alcohol, Glyceryl stearate, Glycerin, Hyaluronic acid, Acetyl hexapeptide-8, Caprylyl glycol, Benzyl alcohol, Ceteareth-25, Acetyl cysteine, Aesculus hippocastanum extract, Xanthan gum, Sodium ascorbyl phosphate, Arbutin, Olea europaea fruit oil, Oryza sativa bran oil, Zinc oxide, Centella asiatica extract, Tannic acid, Unknown, Wool extract, Polysorbate 20, Retinyl palmitate, Tocopherol, Linoleic acid, Parfum, Diamond powder, Unknown, Paraffin, Silicon, Unknown
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Based on the ingredients included, "111SKIN - Celestial Black Diamond Eye Cream by 111skin" works well for moisturizing the skin. This moisturizer uses a good combo of humectants and emollients. These both types of ingredients are essentials for improving the skin hydration and keeping the skin barrier healthy. Humectants in this product (acetyl hexapeptide-8, glycerin, hyaluronic acid and caprylyl glycol) help to increase the water content in the upper layer of the skin. (These ingredients do so by "capturing" water molecules from the outside air or from within the deeper layers of the skin). Emollients in this formulation (isopropyl myristate, oryza sativa bran oil, caprylic/capric triglyceride, cetearyl alcohol and hydrogenated palm oil) help to reduce the moisture loss from the skin. They also soften the skin surface and relieve the feeling of dryness and tightness.
This moisturizer contains some common irritants, including those without a benefit for the skin. We assess the overall irritancy of this moisturizer to be medium. For a detailed overview of all potential irritants: click here
You can see the detailed formula review with the breakdown of all actives in the product and the full ingredient list with estimated concentrations in the tables below.
The product retails for 557.00A$ in Australia and from 185.00£ up to 195.00£ in the United Kingdom.
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