Works for
2 of 2 advertised claims delivered
Anti-agingAcetyl glucosamine, Adenosine + 4 moreStrong evidence
“Boosts skin hydration and collagen production reducing fine lines and wrinkles.”
This product can help reduce and prevent fine lines and wrinkles, improve skin elasticity and firmness because it contains acetyl glucosamine, adenosine.
These ingredients in the product can also be helpful, even though there is less evidence for their effectiveness: acetyl tetrapeptide-5, palmitoyl oligopeptide, palmitoyl tetrapeptide-7.
Keep in mind that it typically takes at least 6 weeks to notice any results because the changes that are needed to improve fine lines and elasticity happen in the deeper layers of the skin. No topical anti-aging product can “erase” wrinkles or fully reverse signs of aging.
MoisturizingPalmitoyl oligopeptide, Palmitoyl tetrapeptide-7 + 21 moreStrong evidence
“Boosts skin hydration and collagen production reducing fine lines and wrinkles.”
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:
algae extract, arginine.
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: arginine, dimethicone.
The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: acetyl glucosamine, acetyl tetrapeptide-5, palmitoyl oligopeptide, palmitoyl tetrapeptide-7
Evens skin toneNot advertised by the brand · Acetyl glucosamine, Lactobacillus/pumpkin ferment extract + 4 moreStrong evidence
This product can help reduce hypepigmentation and even out the skin tone because it contains the following effective ingredients: acetyl glucosamine
The following ingredient (ingredients) in this product might be helpful, but there is no evidence to confirm that it actually can help even out the skin tone: glycyrrhiza glabra root extract, lactobacillus/portulaca oleracea ferment extract, lactobacillus/pumpkin ferment extract.
Keep in mind that you would need to apply any topical skincare targetted at hypigmentation consistently for a couple of months to get a result. No topical skincare product can help get rid of hyperpigmentation (including post-acne marks and age spots) instantly.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy5 strong irritants: Nelumbo nucifera flower extract, Santalum album oil + 3 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
Comedogenic3 ingredients rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale3 flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~45–55%
Glycerin~4.9–6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One 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 GlycerinDimethicone~4.2–5.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A silicone that helps to reduce water loss from the surface of the skin. Can temporarily "fill in" lines and wrinkles, absorb oil, and create a nice product finish
More about DimethiconeButylene glycol~3–3.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
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
More about Butylene glycolMoringa oil/hydrogenated moringa oil esters~2.3–2.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Oryza sativa bran oil~1.9–2.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and might have some anti-oxidant properties
More about Oryza sativa bran oilDipentaerythrityl hexahydroxystearate/hexastearate/hexarosinate~1.6–1.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Cetearyl alcohol~1.5–1.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 2/5
A non-drying alcohol. Works as an emollient. Helps water and oil mix together and creates a nice product texture
More about Cetearyl alcoholAcetyl glucosamine~1.1–1.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An effective moisturizing ingredient that also has been shown to be effective in evening out the skin tone and reducing hyperpigmentation. It can help somewhat reduce wrinkles in skin
More about Acetyl glucosamineJojoba esters~0.95–1.2%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
An emollient made of jojoba oil. Helps soften the skin and support its barrier function
More about Jojoba estersXylitol~0.65–0.95%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and repair the skin barrier function
More about XylitolHydroxyethyl acrylate/sodium acryloyldimethyl taurate copolymer~0.55–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A gelling agent that thickens the product consistency and leaves the skin with a velvety finish
More about Hydroxyethyl acrylate/sodium acryloyldimethyl taurate copolymerCaprylic/capric triglyceride~0.55–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
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
More about Caprylic/capric triglycerideGlycyrrhiza glabra root extract~0.4–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant extract that can help lighten the skin and calm down inflammation. Might be helpful in neutralizing free radicals
More about Glycyrrhiza glabra root extractPanax ginseng root extract~0.45–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that might have some anti-inflammatory properties, but solid evidence is lacking. It can be irritating
More about Panax ginseng root extractHordeum vulgare extract~0.4–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant extract that might have some anti-oxidant properties. Avoid if you are sensitive to gluten
More about Hordeum vulgare extractLilium candidum bulb extract~0.35–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Nelumbo nucifera flower extract~0.3–0.55%
Paeonia albiflora root extract~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Polygonatum odoratum root extract~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Rehmannia chinensis root extract~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Lactobacillus/punica granatum fruit ferment extract~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- High
An enzyme-based exfoliant
More about Lactobacillus/punica granatum fruit ferment extractSalicornia herbacea extract~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helianthus annuus seedcake~0.4–0.6%
Aspergillus/rice ferment~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Saccharomyces~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Hordeum vulgare extract~0.3–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant extract that might have some anti-oxidant properties. Avoid if you are sensitive to gluten
More about Hordeum vulgare extractBacillus/soybean ferment~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Lactobacillus/portulaca oleracea ferment extract~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Obtained from fermenting a plant extract with bacteria Lactobacillus. The resulting compound might be able to calm down inflammation and have some anti-oxidant properties, but solid evidence is missing
More about Lactobacillus/portulaca oleracea ferment extractLactobacillus/pumpkin ferment extract~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
An enzyme-based exfoliant
More about Lactobacillus/pumpkin ferment extractSaccharomyces/grape ferment extract~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Cucumis sativus extract~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Pinus pinaster bark/bud extract~0.3–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Algae extract~0.3–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
Plant extract that helps the skin to attract water and make it more smooth for touch. Also shows promise of anti-aging properties, but research is not extensive yet
More about Algae extractHelianthus annuus seed oil~0.3–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A great emollient due to its high linoleic acid content. One of the most effective plant oils in helping skin hydration and repairing skin barrier function
More about Helianthus annuus seed oilSantalum album oil~0.25–0.45%
Citrus aurantium amara peel oil~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- High
Rosmarinus officinalis leaf oil~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant oil with high content of volatile compounds that can irritate the skin. Can be used as a fragrance. Has anti-bacterial properties and might help neutralize free radicals on the surface of the skin
More about Rosmarinus officinalis leaf oilPelargonium graveolens flower oil~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- High
An essential oil. Can be irritating. Can become an allergen with oxidation
More about Pelargonium graveolens flower oilDipotassium glycyrrhizate~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A salt derived from licorice. Works as an emollient to soften the upper layer of the skin and can help calm down inflammation. Might be helpful for skin lightening
More about Dipotassium glycyrrhizateStearyl alcohol~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that helps soften the skin
More about Stearyl alcoholCetearyl glucoside~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps water and oil in the product mix well together and improves product texture
More about Cetearyl glucosideAcetyl tetrapeptide-5~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A type of peptide. Peptides are excellent moisturizers and might be able support collagen production reducing fine lines and wrinkles
More about Acetyl tetrapeptide-5Palmitoyl oligopeptide~0.35–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A type of peptide. Peptides are excellent moisturizers and might be able support collagen production reducing fine lines and wrinkles
More about Palmitoyl oligopeptidePalmitoyl tetrapeptide-7~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A type of peptide. Peptides are excellent moisturizers and might be able support collagen production reducing fine lines and wrinkles
More about Palmitoyl tetrapeptide-7Tocopheryl acetate~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A more stable but less bio-available form of vitamin E compared to Tocopherol. Might help moisturize and protect the skin from free radicals, but mostly used in low concentrations to stabilize other ingredients.
More about Tocopheryl acetateSqualane~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
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.
More about SqualaneArginine~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An amino acid that is naturally present in skin and helps keep it hydrated. When used together with AHAs, it can reduce their irritating effect on the skin
More about ArginineAdenosine~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Might help improve cell turnover and reduce inflammation in skin. One study shows that the ingredients might be able to help reduce dynamic wrinkles (for example, in the corners of the eyes or on the forehead)
More about AdenosineBis-peg/ppg-16/16 peg/ppg-16/16 dimethicone~0.3–0.55%
Diglycerin~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about DiglycerinPolysorbate 80~0.3–0.5%
Glyceryl stearate~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that softens the skin and forms a protective layer on its surface. Helps water and oil mix together
More about Glyceryl stearatePeg-100 stearate~0.35–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps oil and water mix togehter and creates a nice product texture
More about Peg-100 stearateCeteareth-20~0.35–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
- Comedogenicity
- 2/5
Helps oil and water mix together. Has some emollient properties
More about Ceteareth-20Polysorbate 20~0.25–0.5%
Cetyl alcohol~0.3–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A non-drying alcohol that works to soften the skin and stabilize product formulations helping oil and water mix together
More about Cetyl alcoholPropylene glycol dicaprate~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Propylene glycol dicaprateAcacia senegal gum~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps mask the small of other ingredients and improve the product texture
More about Acacia senegal gumHydrolyzed rhizobian gum~0.25–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Carbomer~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps create a thicker or gel-like product texture. It is not a surfactant but can be used in gentle cleansing formulations
More about CarbomerPolysorbate 60~0.2–0.4%
Propanediol~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Acts as a solvent for other ingredients. Speeds up the absorption of other ingredients into the skin
More about PropanediolCaramel~0.15–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
1,2-hexanediol~0.15–0.25%
Caprylyl glycol~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture
More about Caprylyl glycolTropolone~0.1–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Disodium edta~0.05–0.1%
Ingredient list view
Water, Glycerin, Dimethicone, Butylene glycol, Moringa oil/hydrogenated moringa oil esters, Oryza sativa bran oil, Dipentaerythrityl hexahydroxystearate/hexastearate/hexarosinate, Cetearyl alcohol, Acetyl glucosamine, Jojoba esters, Xylitol, Hydroxyethyl acrylate/sodium acryloyldimethyl taurate copolymer, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Glycyrrhiza glabra root extract, Panax ginseng root extract, Unknown, Hordeum vulgare extract, Lilium candidum bulb extract, Nelumbo nucifera flower extract, Paeonia albiflora root extract, Polygonatum odoratum root extract, Rehmannia chinensis root extract, Lactobacillus/punica granatum fruit ferment extract, Salicornia herbacea extract, Helianthus annuus seedcake, Aspergillus/rice ferment, Unknown, Saccharomyces, Hordeum vulgare extract, Unknown, Bacillus/soybean ferment, Lactobacillus/portulaca oleracea ferment extract, Lactobacillus/pumpkin ferment extract, Saccharomyces/grape ferment extract, Cucumis sativus extract, Pinus pinaster bark/bud extract, Algae extract, Helianthus annuus seed oil, Santalum album oil, Citrus aurantium amara peel oil, Rosmarinus officinalis leaf oil, Pelargonium graveolens flower oil, Dipotassium glycyrrhizate, Stearyl alcohol, Cetearyl glucoside, Acetyl tetrapeptide-5, Palmitoyl oligopeptide, Palmitoyl tetrapeptide-7, Tocopheryl acetate, Squalane, Arginine, Adenosine, Bis-peg/ppg-16/16 peg/ppg-16/16 dimethicone, Diglycerin, Polysorbate 80, Glyceryl stearate, Peg-100 stearate, Ceteareth-20, Polysorbate 20, Cetyl alcohol, Propylene glycol dicaprate, Acacia senegal gum, Hydrolyzed rhizobian gum, Carbomer, Polysorbate 60, Propanediol, Caramel, 1,2-hexanediol, Caprylyl glycol, Tropolone, Disodium edta
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Match % combines shared ingredients, the first five ingredients, shared actives and hero ingredients, irritancy (lower counts in the alternative's favour), texture and body area. Only products in the same routine step are compared.
| 3LABThe Eye CreamYOUR PRODUCT | DERMAFIRMBio Eye Concentrate Cream | SWANICOCOPeptine Biome Eye Cream | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 50% | 50% |
| Price | $140.00 | $21.40−$118.60 | $18.00−$122.00 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 6 of 17 | 5 of 17 |
| Key difference | — | Niacinamide | Acetyl Dipeptide-1 Cetyl Ester |
| Irritancy | High | Medium | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — |
| View product | Shop | Shop |
Product summary
"3LAB - The Eye Cream" is a well-rounded moisturizing product. 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. Acetyl glucosamine, acetyl tetrapeptide-5, algae extract, arginine and diglycerin in this product (humectants) attract water molecules to the upper layer of the skin (the water comes from the outside air or from the deeper layers of the skin if the air is dry). Palmitoyl tetrapeptide-7, algae extract, jojoba esters, oryza sativa bran oil and arginine in this product help decrease the water evoporation from the skin, so that it stays hydrated for longer. These ingredients also soften the skin and take away the feeling of tightness and dryness.
Ingredient callouts
- We like that this moisturizer contains peptides (palmitoyl tetrapeptide-7 0.30% - 0.55%, palmitoyl oligopeptide 0.35% - 0.60% and acetyl tetrapeptide-5 0.25% - 0.45%). There are many different kind of Peptides and they are naturally present in our skin. They all are a combination of aminoacids. Some of them work as natural antibiotics, promote wound-healing and production of collagen. The science is still not settled on how effective Peptides are in skincare, but it is very likely that they have a benefit. Peptides might help restore the skin barrier and fight the signs of aging. At the very least, Peptides work as humectants: they attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improve its hydration.
- Adenosine 0.25% - 0.45%. It is a chemical present inside our skin cells. A clinical trial confirmed that topical application of Adenosine in a low concentration can reduce dynamic wrinkles (these are the wrinkles that appear with age in a places where our mimic is the most active, for example, in the corners of the eyes or on the forehead).
Irritation risk
This moisturizer contains some common irritants, including those without a benefit for the skin. We assess the overall irritancy of this moisturizer to be high. 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.
Price
The product retails for 140.00$ in the United States.
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 30 studies and safety reviews.
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- 3Final Report on the Safety Assessment of Dimethicone Copolyoljournals.sagepub.com
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- 6Glucosamine: an ingredient with skin and other benefitsncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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