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“Age Defy Lifting Eye Cream”
This product can help reduce and prevent fine lines and wrinkles, improve skin elasticity and firmness because it contains niacinamide.
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.
“Age Defy Lifting Eye Cream”
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:
arginine, glycerin.
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, butyrospermum parkii butter.
The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: niacinamide, panthenol
This product can help reduce hypepigmentation and even out the skin tone because it contains the following effective ingredients: niacinamide
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.
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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 GlycerinA great moisturising ingredient that softens the skin and reduces water loss from its upper layer. It also can be helpful in protecting skin from free radicals
More about Butyrospermum parkii butterA 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 helps soften the skin
More about Isopropyl isostearateHelps soften the upper layer of the skin and improve the product texture. It can be comedogenic
More about Isostearyl isostearateIs proven to be effective in reducing blemishes, evening out skin tone and helping to improve lines and wrinkles. It helps the skin to repair sun damage, calm down inflammation and keep maintain good levels of moisture. The concentration of about 2% is effective for supporting the skin barrier and evening out the skin tone. Concentration of 4-6% is better for helping with acne and balancing the sebum production
More about NiacinamideHelps attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Is often used to adjust the pH level of the product
More about Sodium lactateHelps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improves the product texture
More about SorbitolA vitamin C derivative that is more stable but less potent than pure form of vitamin C. Has a potential to boost collagen production, nutralise free radicals and reduce hyperpigmentation, but the required concentration is likely to be much higher than for the pure form of vitamin C, limiting the ingredient's effectiveness in products
More about Ascorbyl glucosideHelps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can help improve skin barrier function
More about PanthenolSoftens the upper layer of skin and helps restore the healthy skin barrier. Has shown to help calm down inflammation in skin. It is a stable oil, meaning that it retains its properties even when exposed to air.
More about Simmondsia chinensis seed oilNon-drying alcohol that helps water and oil mix together. Also serves as an emollient
More about Behenyl alcoholAn 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 ArginineWorks as a UV filter when used in high concentrations. It is photostable and is effective mostly against the UVB light, with some protection in the UVA range. In small concentrations, used for its ability to improve the color of cosmetic products. Is usually well tolerated by the skin
More about Titanium dioxideHelps calm down inflammation in skin and can help reduce itching. Helps to repair the skin barrier and keep skin hydrated
More about AllantoinAn emollient that helps soften the skin and could be helpful in repairing its barrier function
More about Persea gratissima oilOne of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin. A version of it is naturally present in skin
More about Hydrolyzed hyaluronic acidUsed to create a thicker product consistency
More about Xanthan gumCreates an illusion of smoother and more radiant skin tone. Adds shimmer to the skin by reflecting light
More about MicaLipids that work as an emollient and can be helpful in repairing skin barrier function
More about PhytosterolsA plant oil that because of its high content of alpha-linolenic acid help support skin barrier function and moisturize the skin
More about Echium plantagineum seed oilAn 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 oilAn amino-acid. There is not strong evidence of a particular beneficial effect for skin in topical applications, beyond attracting water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Methylsilanol hydroxyproline aspartateOne of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin
More about Sodium hyaluronateCan be helpful in reducing inflammation in skin, including inflamed acne. It can be irritating
More about Rosmarinus officinalis leaf extractUsed for skin exfoliation. It has an anti-inflammatory and anti-bacterial effect, helps to unclog pores, prevent blemishes and speed up healing of the existing ones. Sometimes referred to as a BHA (beta-hydroxy acid)
More about Salicylic acidA preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolWater, Glycerin, Butyrospermum parkii butter, Cetearyl alcohol, Isopropyl isostearate, Isostearyl isostearate, Sorbitan stearate, Cetearyl nonanoate, Niacinamide, Sodium gluconate, Sodium lactate, Sorbitol, Ascorbyl glucoside, Panthenol, Simmondsia chinensis seed oil, Rosa canina seed extract, Sucrose cocoate, Behenyl alcohol, Arginine, Xymenynic acid, Titanium dioxide, Allantoin, Persea gratissima oil, Hydrolyzed hyaluronic acid, Xanthan gum, Mica, Myrciaria dubia fruit juice, Copaifera officinalis resin, Phytosterols, Echium plantagineum seed oil, Olea europaea fruit oil, Sodium phytate, Methylsilanol hydroxyproline aspartate, Sodium hyaluronate, Rosmarinus officinalis leaf extract, Ethylhexylglycerin, Salicylic acid, Piroctone olamine, Phenoxyethanol, Potassium sorbate, Sodium benzoate
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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.
| A'kinAge Defy Lifting Eye CreamYOUR PRODUCT | ColorescienceTotal Eye Firm Repair Cream | Colorescience UKTotal Eye Firm & Repair Cream | CODAGEHand Cream | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 80% | 80% | 74% |
| Price | $23.80 | $98.00+$74.20 | $91.22+$67.42 | $13.21−$10.59 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 5 of 17 | 5 of 17 | 6 of 17 |
| Key difference | — | Retinol | Retinol | Madecassic Acid |
| Irritancy | Medium | Medium | Medium | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
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Based on the ingredient list, "A'kin - Age Defy Lifting Eye Cream" can work well for skin moisturization. This moisturizer uses a good combo of humectants and emollients. These both types of ingredients are essentials for improving the skin hydration and keeping the skin barrier healthy. Humectants in this product (panthenol, arginine, glycerin, hydrolyzed hyaluronic acid and sodium hyaluronate) help to increase the water content in the upper layer of the skin. (These ingredients do so by "capturing" water molecules from the outside air or from within the deeper layers of the skin). Emollients in this formulation (phytosterols, arginine, butyrospermum parkii butter, cetearyl alcohol and olea europaea fruit oil) help to reduce the moisture loss from the skin. They also soften the skin surface and relieve the feeling of dryness and tightness.
This product contains ingredients that could be beneficial, but their concentrations are too low in this formulation: salicylic acid, titanium dioxide, jojoba oil and allantoinThis formulation includes some common irritants, including ingredients that do not provide a benefit for the skin. We assess the overall irritancy of this moisturizer to be medium. For a detailed overview of all potential irritants: click here
You can see the detailed formula review with the breakdown of all actives in the product and the full ingredient list with estimated concentrations in the tables below.
The product retails for 24.00$ in the United States and from 18.00£ up to 24.00£ in the United Kingdom.
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