Alchimie Forever

Alchimie Forever Rejuvenating Eye Balm

Name: Alchimie Forever - Rejuvenating Eye Balm
Brand: Alchimie Forever

Efficacy75/100IrritancyLow

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2 of 2 advertised claims delivered

Anti-aging

Vitis vinifera seed extract, Tocopherol

Moderate evidence

What the product description says

“This hydrating anti-aging eye cream restores youthfulness and vitality to the delicate eye contour area.”

Source: Alchimie Forever

This product contains vitis vinifera seed extract. This ingredient might be able to help reduce and prevent fine lines and wrinkles, improve skin elasticity and firmness, but there is not enough evidence that it actually works.

Vitis vinifera seed extractKey activeEffect: MediumA plant extract that contains resveratrol and other anti-oxidant compounds that can help neutralize free radicals, reduce inflammation in skin and even out its tone. Can be also used to stabilize the product formulation~0.45–1.1%

TocopherolEffect: Low, below effective dosePure 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~0.35–0.8%

Moisturizing

Simmondsia chinensis seed oil, Theobroma cacao seed butter + 7 more

Good evidence

What the product description says

“This hydrating anti-aging eye cream restores youthfulness and vitality to the delicate eye contour area.”

Source: Alchimie Forever

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: glycerin, glucose.

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: caprylic/capric triglyceride, simmondsia chinensis seed oil.

Simmondsia chinensis seed oilKey active· Emollient, OcclusiveEffect: HighSoftens 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.~1.2–1.8%

Theobroma cacao seed butterKey active· EmollientEffect: HighHelps soften the upper layer of the skin and can be helpful in restoring the skin barrier function. Might have some anti-oxidant effect~2.2–3.3%

Caprylic/capric triglycerideKey active· Emollient, OcclusiveEffect: HighA good mix of fatty acids that forms a protective layer on the skin. Improves the shelf life of products. Derived from coconut and glycerin~2.9–4.3%

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~4.8–7.2%

GlucoseKey active· HumectantEffect: MediumHelps attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Could be helpful in restoring the skin barrier function~0.15–0.65%

Polyglycerin-6Key active· HumectantEffect: MediumHelps attract water to the upper layer of the skin~0.2–0.7%

C15-19 alkaneEffect: LowHelps soften the upper layer of the skin and create a nice product texture~1.5–2.3%

Cetearyl ethylhexanoate· EmollientEffect: LowAn emollient that helps soften the skin~0.95–1.45%

Anti-oxidation

Not advertised by the brand · Vitis vinifera seed extract, Theobroma cacao seed butter + 3 more

Strong evidence

This product contains antioxidants (vitis vinifera seed extract) that can help neutralize free radicals in skin. By doing so, they can lessen the damage the skin gets from the UV light (sun).

Vitis vinifera seed extractKey activeEffect: HighA plant extract that contains resveratrol and other anti-oxidant compounds that can help neutralize free radicals, reduce inflammation in skin and even out its tone. Can be also used to stabilize the product formulation~0.45–1.1%

Theobroma cacao seed butterEffect: LowHelps soften the upper layer of the skin and can be helpful in restoring the skin barrier function. Might have some anti-oxidant effect~2.2–3.3%

Vaccinium myrtillus fruit extractEffect: LowA plant extract that might help neutralize free radicals in skin, but research on its efficacy in skin is lacking~0.55–1.3%

TocopherolUnder-dosedEffect: HighPure 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~0.35–0.8%

Tocopheryl acetateEffect: Low, below effective doseA 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.~0.4–0.95%

Can it cause trouble?

Irritancy

11 flagged ingredients

Low risk

We flag 11 ingredients with irritancy potential; the product's overall irritancy is low. The table lists each ingredient's own rating.

IngredientFunctionIrritationEst. amount

Benzyl alcoholA preservative. Can be used to mask unpleasant smell. Can be irritatingHigh~0.05–0.3%est.

Caprylic/capric triglycerideA good mix of fatty acids that forms a protective layer on the skin. Improves the shelf life of products. Derived from coconut and glycerinMedium~2.9–4.3%est.

C12-20 alkyl glucosideHelps water and oil mix togetherMedium~1.4–2%est.

Simmondsia chinensis seed oilSoftens 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.Medium~1.2–1.8%est.

Vaccinium myrtillus fruit extractA plant extract that might help neutralize free radicals in skin, but research on its efficacy in skin is lackingMedium~0.55–1.3%est.

Tocopheryl acetateA 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.Medium~0.4–0.95%est.

Polyglyceryl-6 laurateHelps oil and water mix togetherMedium~0.3–0.75%est.

Polyglycerin-6Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skinMedium~0.2–0.7%est.

ChlorphenesinA preservativeMedium~0.16–0.32%est.

Dehydroacetic acidA preservativeMedium~0.1–0.35%est.

Benzoic acidA preservativeMedium~0.1–0.3%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

Theobroma cacao seed butterHelps soften the upper layer of the skin and can be helpful in restoring the skin barrier function. Might have some anti-oxidant effect3/5~2.2–3.3%est.

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Ingredients

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Water~40–60%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Plain old water

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Glycerin~4.8–7.2%

Key active

Irritation risk: Low

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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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C14-22 alcohols~4–5.9%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

A non-drying alcohol that helps stabilize product formulations

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Caprylic/capric triglyceride~2.9–4.3%

Key activeIrritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Works for

Moisturizing

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

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Theobroma cacao seed butter~2.2–3.3%

Key activeComedogenic 3/5

Irritation risk: Low
Comedogenicity: 3/5

Works for

MoisturizingAnti-oxidationAnti-dandruff

Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and can be helpful in restoring the skin barrier function. Might have some anti-oxidant effect

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Sodium acrylate/sodium acryloyldimethyl taurate copolymer~1.7–2.5%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Used to create a thicker product consistency

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C15-19 alkane~1.5–2.3%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Moisturizing

Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and create a nice product texture

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C12-20 alkyl glucoside~1.4–2%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

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Cleansing

Helps water and oil mix together

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Simmondsia chinensis seed oil~1.2–1.8%

Key activeIrritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Works for

Moisturizing

Softens 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.

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Cetearyl ethylhexanoate~0.95–1.45%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Moisturizing

An emollient that helps soften the skin

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Vaccinium myrtillus fruit extract~0.55–1.3%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Works for

Anti-oxidation

A plant extract that might help neutralize free radicals in skin, but research on its efficacy in skin is lacking

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Medicago sativa leaf extract~0.5–1.15%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

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Vitis vinifera seed extract~0.45–1.1%

Key active

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Anti-oxidationAnti-inflammatoryAnti-agingAntibacterial

A plant extract that contains resveratrol and other anti-oxidant compounds that can help neutralize free radicals, reduce inflammation in skin and even out its tone. Can be also used to stabilize the product formulation

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Tocopheryl acetate~0.4–0.95%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Works for

Anti-oxidation

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.

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Tocopherol~0.35–0.8%

Under-dosed

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Anti-oxidationAnti-inflammatoryAnti-agingMoisturizing

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

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Polyglyceryl-6 laurate~0.3–0.75%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Works for

Cleansing

Helps oil and water mix together

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Polyglycerin-6~0.2–0.7%

Key activeIrritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Works for

Moisturizing

Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin

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Glucose~0.15–0.65%

Key active

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Moisturizing

Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Could be helpful in restoring the skin barrier function

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Mica~0.15–0.6%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Creates an illusion of smoother and more radiant skin tone. Adds shimmer to the skin by reflecting light

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Titanium dioxide~0.15–0.65%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Sun protection

Works 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

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Chlorphenesin~0.16–0.32%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

A preservative

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Dehydroacetic acid~0.1–0.35%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

A preservative

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Benzyl alcohol~0.05–0.3%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

A preservative. Can be used to mask unpleasant smell. Can be irritating

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Benzoic acid~0.1–0.3%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

A preservative

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Ingredient list view

Water, Glycerin, C14-22 alcohols, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Theobroma cacao seed butter, Sodium acrylate/sodium acryloyldimethyl taurate copolymer, C15-19 alkane, C12-20 alkyl glucoside, Simmondsia chinensis seed oil, Cetearyl ethylhexanoate, Vaccinium myrtillus fruit extract, Medicago sativa leaf extract, Vitis vinifera seed extract, Tocopheryl acetate, Tocopherol, Polyglyceryl-6 laurate, Polyglycerin-6, Glucose, Mica, Titanium dioxide, Chlorphenesin, Dehydroacetic acid, Benzyl alcohol, Benzoic acid