ACURE

ACURE Seriously Soothing Eye Serum Stick Facial Treatments

Name: ACURE - Seriously Soothing Eye Serum Stick Facial Treatments
Brand: ACURE

Efficacy100/100IrritancyHigh

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Works for

Moisturizing

Panthenol, Glycerin + 7 more

Works well

What the product description says

“HYDRATED GLOW OUR SOLUTION.”

Source: Target

This product contains good ingredients to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. These ingredients are called "humectants": glycerin, sodium hyaluronate crosspolymer.

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. If the air is dry, humectants can speed up the moisture loss from the skin. This is why it is a good idea to use another product on top of this one to help "seal in" the moisture (look for ingredients like dimethicone, squalane, oils and butters).

The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: panthenol

PanthenolHero· HumectantEffect: HighHelps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can help improve skin barrier function~1.3–1.9%

GlycerinKey active· HumectantEffect: HighOne of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant~4.2–6.3%

Sodium hyaluronate crosspolymerKey active· HumectantEffect: HighAttracts water into the upper layer of the skin~3–4.5%

Sodium pcaKey active· HumectantEffect: HighNaturally present in skin and helps to attract water to its upper layer~2.3–3.5%

Sodium lactateKey active· HumectantEffect: HighHelps attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Is often used to adjust the pH level of the product~1.6–2.3%

Malus domestica fruit extractKey activeEffect: HighHelps attract water to the upper layer of the skin~0.45–1%

SucroseKey active· HumectantEffect: HighCan help attract water to the upper layer of the skin. In crystal form, it can work as a gentle exfoliant, gentler than the salt scrub. Helps stabilize the emulsion~0.15–0.65%

Aloe barbadensis leaf juice· HumectantEffect: LowTraditionally used to treat sunburns, dermatitis and inflammation, but evidence for its effectiveness is lacking. The extract can contain humectants that help attract water into the skin~23–34%

Ananas sativus fruit extractEffect: LowA fruit extract that might help to attract water to the upper layer of the skin, but there is no evidence for any other benefits to the skin~0.85–1.3%

Can it cause trouble?

Irritancy

2 strong irritants: Rosa damascena extract, Arnica montana extract — patch-test recommended

High risk

We flagged 14 ingredients with irritancy potential. Severity depends on your sensitivity threshold; the table lists the worst offenders first.

IngredientFunctionIrritationEst. amount

Rosa damascena extractOil of a very fragrant pink rose used as fragrance in cosmetics. Extensive research has shown it has mixed benefits. In the pro column, inhaling this flower’s scent seems to have relaxing properties and the plant’s petals contain skin-soothing and antioxidant compounds that can benefit skin. On the flipside, the numerous chemicals that create this rose’s distinctive fragrance pose a risk of causing skin aggravation.High~0.55–1.25%est.

Arnica montana extract—High~0.1–0.35%est.

Aloe barbadensis leaf juiceTraditionally used to treat sunburns, dermatitis and inflammation, but evidence for its effectiveness is lacking. The extract can contain humectants that help attract water into the skinMedium~23–34%est.

Sodium hyaluronate crosspolymerAttracts water into the upper layer of the skinMedium~3–4.5%est.

Sodium lactateHelps attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Is often used to adjust the pH level of the productMedium~1.6–2.3%est.

CaffeineMight be helpful in neutralizing free radicals. Can have a dehydration effect that might somewhat decrease the look of puffy eyesMedium~1.2–1.8%est.

Ananas sativus fruit extractA fruit extract that might help to attract water to the upper layer of the skin, but there is no evidence for any other benefits to the skinMedium~0.85–1.3%est.

Malus domestica fruit extractHelps attract water to the upper layer of the skinMedium~0.45–1%est.

CarrageenanHelps thicken the product formula and create a nice product formulationMedium~0.35–0.85%est.

Ceratonia siliqua gumUsed to stabilize product formulations and create thicker consistencyMedium~0.4–0.9%est.

Ci 42090A colorant (dye)Medium~0.1–0.45%est.

Sodium levulinateA preservativeMedium~0.05–0.3%est.

Potassium sorbateA preservativeMedium~0.05–0.3%est.

Citric acidCan work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pHMedium~0.05–0.1%est.

Comedogenic

1 ingredient rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale

1 flagged

These ingredients have a comedogenic rating of 2 or more on a 0–5 scale; the table shows each one's rating. In leave-on products they can clog pores in acne-prone skin.

IngredientFunctionRatingEst. amount

CarrageenanHelps thicken the product formula and create a nice product formulation3/5~0.35–0.85%est.

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Ingredients

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Aloe barbadensis leaf juice~23–34%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Works for

MoisturizingAntibacterialAnti-inflammatoryReduces rednessReduces irritationAnti-blemishAnti-aging

Traditionally used to treat sunburns, dermatitis and inflammation, but evidence for its effectiveness is lacking. The extract can contain humectants that help attract water into the skin

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Water~12–17%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Plain old water

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Glycerin~4.2–6.3%

Key active

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Moisturizing

One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant

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Sodium hyaluronate crosspolymer~3–4.5%

Key activeIrritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Works for

Moisturizing

Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin

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Sodium pca~2.3–3.5%

Key active

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Moisturizing

Naturally present in skin and helps to attract water to its upper layer

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Sodium lactate~1.6–2.3%

Key activeIrritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Works for

Moisturizing

Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Is often used to adjust the pH level of the product

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Panthenol~1.3–1.9%

Hero · Moisturizing

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Reduces rednessMoisturizingReduces irritation

Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can help improve skin barrier function

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Caffeine~1.2–1.8%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Works for

De-puffingAnti-oxidation

Might be helpful in neutralizing free radicals. Can have a dehydration effect that might somewhat decrease the look of puffy eyes

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Cyclodextrin~1–1.5%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

A type of sugar that is used to support delivery of active ingredients and can enhance their penetration into the skin without disrupting the skin's barrier

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Ananas sativus fruit extract~0.85–1.3%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Works for

Moisturizing

A fruit extract that might help to attract water to the upper layer of the skin, but there is no evidence for any other benefits to the skin

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Rosa damascena extract~0.55–1.25%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

Oil of a very fragrant pink rose used as fragrance in cosmetics. Extensive research has shown it has mixed benefits. In the pro column, inhaling this flower’s scent seems to have relaxing properties and the plant’s petals contain skin-soothing and antioxidant compounds that can benefit skin. On the flipside, the numerous chemicals that create this rose’s distinctive fragrance pose a risk of causing skin aggravation.

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Citrullus lanatus seed extract~0.45–1%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

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Rosa damascena extract~0.4–0.95%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

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Malus domestica fruit extract~0.45–1%

Key activeIrritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Works for

MoisturizingAnti-oxidation

Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin

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Cellulose gum~0.45–1%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Used to create thicker product consistency and stabilize emulsions

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Carrageenan~0.35–0.85%

Comedogenic 3/5Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium
Comedogenicity: 3/5

Helps thicken the product formula and create a nice product formulation

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Ceratonia siliqua gum~0.4–0.9%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Used to stabilize product formulations and create thicker consistency

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Sucrose~0.15–0.65%

Key active

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Moisturizing

Can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin. In crystal form, it can work as a gentle exfoliant, gentler than the salt scrub. Helps stabilize the emulsion

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Ci 42090~0.1–0.45%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

A colorant (dye)

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Arnica montana extract~0.1–0.35%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

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Sodium levulinate~0.05–0.3%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

A preservative

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Potassium sorbate~0.05–0.3%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

A preservative

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Citric acid~0.05–0.1%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH

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Ingredient list view

Aloe barbadensis leaf juice, Water, Glycerin, Sodium hyaluronate crosspolymer, Sodium pca, Sodium lactate, Panthenol, Caffeine, Cyclodextrin, Ananas sativus fruit extract, Rosa damascena extract, Citrullus lanatus seed extract, Rosa damascena extract, Malus domestica fruit extract, Cellulose gum, Carrageenan, Ceratonia siliqua gum, Sucrose, Ci 42090, Arnica montana extract, Sodium levulinate, Potassium sorbate, Citric acid

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	ACURESeriously Soothing Eye Serum Stick Facial TreatmentsYOUR PRODUCT	BABORDoctor Babor Lifting Cellular: Dual Eye Solution	NassifMD DermaceuticalsHydro-Gel with Hyaluronic Acid, Retinol and Salicylic Acid	IVY AïAEye Roller Serum
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Price	—	$88.59	$65.00	—
Shared key ingredients	—	5 of 8	4 of 8	3 of 8
Key difference	—	Niacinamide	Allantoin	Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7
Irritancy	High	Medium	Medium	Low
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Product summary

"ACURE - Seriously Soothing Eye Serum Stick Facial Treatments" is effective for: Reduces redness and Moisturizing

Ingredient callouts

Panthenol (pro-vitamin B5) at about 1.30% - 1.90% concentration. In this concentration, Panthenol works effectively to improve the skin barrier and reduce inflammation.
Humectants (sucrose 0.15% - 0.65%, sodium pca 2.30% - 3.50%, sodium lactate 1.60% - 2.30%, sodium hyaluronate crosspolymer 3.00% - 4.50%, panthenol 1.30% - 1.90% and glycerin 4.20% - 6.30%). These ingredients help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improve the skin hydration.

About the brand

According to Cruelty-Free Kitty "ACURE" is cruelty free and so is its parent company.

Sources cited in this review

Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 5 studies and safety reviews.

1
Glycerol and the skin: holistic approach to its origin and functionsncbi.nlm.nih.gov
2
Skin moisturizing effects of panthenol-based formulationspdfs.semanticscholar.org
3
Safety Assessment of Panthenol, Pantothenic Acid, and Derivatives as Used in Cosmeticscir-safety.org
4
Cyclodextrins: new drug delivery systems in dermatologydoi.org
5
On the Safety Assessment of Galactomannans As Used in Cosmeticscir-safety.org

ACURESeriously Soothing Eye Serum Stick Facial Treatments

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