Works for
1 of 2 advertised claims delivered
Moisturizing6 ingredients credited for this claimStrong support
“This quick-absorbing cream primarily helps prevent and delay the signs of ageing through an intensely hydrating formula that includes aloe vera, hydrating glycerine and a blend of shea butter and sweet almond oil that keeps the skin firm and supple but, more importantly, protects skin against damaging pollutants.”
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:
panthenol, aloe barbadensis leaf juice.
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: glycine soja oil.
The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: panthenol
Anti-aging4 ingredients credited for this claimLimited support
“This quick-absorbing cream primarily helps prevent and delay the signs of ageing through an intensely hydrating formula that includes aloe vera, hydrating glycerine and a blend of shea butter and sweet almond oil that keeps the skin firm and supple but, more importantly, protects skin against damaging pollutants.”
This product does not contain ingredients that are able to reduce fine lines and wrinkles or help with skin elasticity, but it can improve the look of the skin temporarily through moisturization. Well-moisturized skin might also be able to repair the sun damage better.This ingredient - camellia sinensis leaf extract - could be helpful for preventing or repairing signs of aging in theory, but there is no evidence that it actually works.
This ingredient camellia sinensis leaf extract might be able to help neutralize free radicals in skin and help it fight off some of the sun damage.
Anti-oxidationNot advertised by the brand · 4 ingredients credited for this claimModerate support
This product contains antioxidants (camellia sinensis leaf 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?
Irritancy6 strong irritants: Hamamelis virginiana water, Lavandula angustifolia oil + 4 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
Comedogenic1 ingredient rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale1 flagged
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Ingredients
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Aloe barbadensis leaf juice~23–34%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
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
More about Aloe barbadensis leaf juiceWater~12–17%
Peg-40 hydrogenated castor oil~3.8–5.7%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oil and water mix together
More about Peg-40 hydrogenated castor oilHamamelis virginiana water~3.6–5.4%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that can help calm down inflammation in skin. Can, however, itself be irritating
More about Hamamelis virginiana waterMagnesium ascorbyl phosphate~2.6–3.9%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A derivative of vitamin C that is more stable, but less bioavailable than the pure form of vitamin C. It does not penetrate the skin well, but has been shown to convert to pure vitamin C once in skin. It can be helpful in stimulating collagen production and lightening the skin tone, but the required concentration is likely to be very high
More about Magnesium ascorbyl phosphatePeg-150 distearate~1.8–2.7%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oil and water mix together
More about Peg-150 distearatePolysorbate 20~1.4–2.2%
Phenoxyethanol~0.5–1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolBenzyl alcohol~0.5–1%
- Irritation risk
- High
A preservative. Can be used to mask unpleasant smell. Can be irritating
More about Benzyl alcoholEthylhexylglycerin~1–1.6%
Glycine soja oil~0.85–1.3%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
- Comedogenicity
- 2/5
A good emollient that helps soften the skin and helps repair its barrier function. It can clog pores if used in high concentrations.
More about Glycine soja oilLavandula angustifolia oil~0.55–1.25%
- Irritation risk
- High
An essential oil. Potential allergen and can be irritating. It has some anti-bacterial properties
More about Lavandula angustifolia oilSorbitol~0.5–1.15%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improves the product texture
More about SorbitolPanthenol~0.45–1.05%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can help improve skin barrier function
More about PanthenolDisodium edta~0.45–1%
Camellia sinensis leaf extract~0.45–1.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Can contain potent anti-oxidant compounds (abbreviated ECG, GCG, EGC, and EGCG) that might help protect the skin from free radicals. Can help calm down inflammation and has some anti-bacterial properties. Unfortunately, these antioxidants are unstable and lose their effectiveness very quickly in products. The concentration of the antioxidant compounds in the extract also tends to be low to be effective in topical formulation
More about Camellia sinensis leaf extractOrmenis multicaulis oil~0.4–0.95%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Sodium citrate~0.4–0.9%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps to control the skin's pH level. Maintains the skin's natural film of amino-lactic acids and oils. Helps to preserve products
More about Sodium citrateChamomilla recutita flower oil~0.35–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- High
Plant oil that can have healing and anti-inflammatory properties. It contains volatile compouunds that are potential allergens and can be irritating
More about Chamomilla recutita flower oilTropolone~0.3–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Carum petroselinum seed oil~0.15–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Daucus carota sativa root extract~0.2–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Carrot extract. Might have anti-oxidant properties and be used to add orange color
More about Daucus carota sativa root extractCitric acid~0.15–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
More about Citric acidBenzoic acid~0.1–0.5%
Beta-carotene~0.1–0.45%
Tocopherol~0.1–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
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
More about TocopherolLinalool~0.1–0.3%
Limonene~0.1–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- High
A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat
More about LimoneneGeraniol~0.05–0.25%
Ingredient list view
Aloe barbadensis leaf juice, Water, Peg-40 hydrogenated castor oil, Hamamelis virginiana water, Magnesium ascorbyl phosphate, Peg-150 distearate, Polysorbate 20, Phenoxyethanol, Benzyl alcohol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Glycine soja oil, Lavandula angustifolia oil, Sorbitol, Panthenol, Disodium edta, Camellia sinensis leaf extract, Ormenis multicaulis oil, Sodium citrate, Chamomilla recutita flower oil, Tropolone, Carum petroselinum seed oil, Daucus carota sativa root extract, Citric acid, Benzoic acid, Beta-carotene, Tocopherol, Linalool, Limonene, Geraniol
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| AesopParsley Seed Anti-Oxidant Eye CreamYOUR PRODUCT | BaleaUrea Eye Cream | Elizabeth GrantCaviar Cellular Recharge Super Eye Cream | BABORSkinovage Vitalizing Eye Cream 4 | |
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| Match | — | 60% | 60% | 60% |
| Price | $83.29 | $19.54−$63.75 | $25.95−$57.34 | $58.76−$24.53 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 2 of 3 | 2 of 3 | 2 of 3 |
| Key difference | — | Urea | Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1 | Lactic Acid |
| Irritancy | High | Medium | Medium | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
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Product summary
Judging from the ingredient list, "Aesop - Parsley Seed Anti-Oxidant Eye Cream" works well for improving skin hydration To work well, any moisturizer needs to include a combination of water-binding and emollient ingredients. Aesop - Parsley Seed Anti-Oxidant Eye Cream ticks this box. Panthenol, aloe barbadensis leaf juice and sorbitol in this product (humectants) attract water molecules to the upper layer of the skin (the water comes from the outside air or from the deeper layers of the skin if the air is dry). Emollients in this formulation (glycine soja oil) help to reduce the moisture loss from the skin. They also soften the skin surface and relieve the feeling of dryness and tightness.
Ingredient callouts
- This formulation also includes panthenol (pro-vitamin B5) at about 0.45% - 1.05% concentration. In this concentration, panthenol works effectively to improve the skin barrier and reduce inflammation.
Irritation risk
There are quite a few common irritants in this product, including ingredients without particular skin benefits. We would not recommend it for sensitive skin. We assess the overall irritancy of this moisturizer to be high. For a detailed overview of all potential irritants: click here
You can see the detailed formula review with the breakdown of all actives in the product and the full ingredient list with estimated concentrations in the tables below.
About the brand
According to Cruelty-Free Kitty "Aesop" is cruelty free and so is its parent company.
Price
The product retails from 115.50CA$ up to 235.89CA$ in Canada, for 257.60A$ in Australia, from 87.99$ up to 89.00$ in the United States and from 63.00£ up to 93.50£ in the United Kingdom.
For a detailed price comparison: click here.
Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 8 studies and safety reviews.
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- 3Topical L-ascorbic acid: percutaneous absorption studiesncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- 4Skin moisturizing effects of panthenol-based formulationspdfs.semanticscholar.org
- 5
- 6Vitamin E in dermatologyncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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