40 Carrots Carrot + Cucumber Eye Gel
Works for
3 of 3 advertised claims delivered
Anti-agingRetinal, Centella asiatica extractStrong evidence
“This cooling tonic with beta-hydramides instantly de-ages and wakes up tired-looking eyes.”
This product can help reduce and prevent fine lines and wrinkles, improve skin elasticity and firmness because it contains retinal.
These ingredients in the product can also be helpful, even though there is less evidence for their effectiveness: centella asiatica extract.
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.
Evens skin toneRetinalStrong evidence
“Then we add Retinol (Vitamin A) the proven ingredient dermatologists recommend most to de-age, brighten and even out your skin tone, while smoothing fine lines and wrinkles.”
This product can help reduce hypepigmentation and even out the skin tone because it contains the following effective ingredients: retinal.
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.
MoisturizingCentella asiatica extract, Cucumis sativus oil + 4 moreGood evidence
“It uses Retinol-enriched carrot oil and cool cucumber to moisturize and de-puff eyes, diminishing crow's feet and fine under-eye lines with continued use.”
This product can help soften the skin and reduce its moisture loss with emollients and occlusives: cucumis sativus oil, hydrogenated polydecene.
Keep in mind that this product does not contain effective ingredients to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. This is why an additional product with humectants like glycerin or hyaluronic acid can be helpful (apply it before this product for the best results).
Anti-oxidationNot advertised by the brand · Centella asiatica extract, Cucumis sativus fruit extract + 1 moreModerate evidence
This product contains antioxidants (centella asiatica extract) 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.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy2 strong irritants: Retinal, ParfumMedium risk
ComedogenicClean of flagged comedogenic ingredientsNone flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~40–60%
Butylene glycol~5.5–8.3%
- 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 glycolCucumis sativus fruit extract~3.7–5.6%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Might be somewhat helpful in reducing hyperpigmentation and neutralizing free radicals but its typical concentration in a product is too low for having an effect
More about Cucumis sativus fruit extractEthoxydiglycol~2.6–3.9%
Musa sapientum flower extract~2.1–3.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Centella asiatica extract~1.6–2.4%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A 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 extractSodium polyacrylate~1.5–2.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a gel-like product texture, as well as to stabilize emulsions
More about Sodium polyacrylateHydrogenated polydecene~1.2–1.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin and create a nice product texture
More about Hydrogenated polydeceneTrideceth-6~1–1.5%
Beta-carotene~0.8–1.2%
Retinal~0.5–1.15%
- Irritation risk
- High
One step removed from the biologically active in skin form of vitamin A. Once converted to the retinoic acid in the skin, retinal 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. Concentrations of 0.05% and 0.1% are shown to be effective. It can, however, be irritating
More about RetinalHydrolyzed wheat protein~0.4–0.95%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Avoid if sensitive to gluten
More about Hydrolyzed wheat proteinDaucus carota sativa seed oil~0.4–0.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A plant oil that might help neutralize free radicals and have an anti-bacterial effect
More about Daucus carota sativa seed oilDaucus carota sativa juice~0.35–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Cucumis sativus oil~0.35–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A plant oil that works as a great moisturizer by softening the upper layer of the skin. Due to the high linoleic acid content, can help reduce inflammation in skin
More about Cucumis sativus oilXanthan gum~0.2–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a thicker product consistency
More about Xanthan gumHydroxyethylcellulose~0.15–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to thicken product formulations and create gel-like textures
More about HydroxyethylcelluloseSilica~0.3–0.75%
Tetrasodium edta~0.1–0.5%
Phenoxyethanol~0.1–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolEthylhexylglycerin~0.1–0.35%
Parfum~0.05–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumCi 15510~0.05–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Ci 42053~0.05–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Ci 19140~0.05–0.15%
Ingredient list view
Water, Butylene glycol, Cucumis sativus fruit extract, Ethoxydiglycol, Musa sapientum flower extract, Centella asiatica extract, Sodium polyacrylate, Hydrogenated polydecene, Trideceth-6, Beta-carotene, Retinal, Hydrolyzed wheat protein, Daucus carota sativa seed oil, Daucus carota sativa juice, Cucumis sativus oil, Xanthan gum, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Silica, Tetrasodium edta, Phenoxyethanol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Parfum, Ci 15510, Ci 42053, Ci 19140
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Worth comparing, line by line.
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.
| 40 CarrotsCarrot + Cucumber Eye GelYOUR PRODUCT | AvèneA-Oxitive EYES Smoothing Eye Contour Cream - Vitamin A eye cream | Eau Thermale AveneYstheAL Eye + Lip Contour Care | Be MinimalistVitamin K +Retinal Eye Cream | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 76% | 76% | 75% |
| Price | — | — | $40.00 | — |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 1 of 4 | 1 of 4 | 1 of 4 |
| Key difference | — | Oleoyl Dipeptide-15 | Oleoyl Dipeptide-15 | Dipeptide-2 |
| Irritancy | Medium | Medium | Medium | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 14 studies and safety reviews.
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- 2Centella asiatica in cosmetologyncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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- 6Contact dermatitis due to Madecassolonlinelibrary.wiley.com
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