Algenist REVEAL Color Correcting Eye Serum Brightener
Works for
Anti-agingNo ingredient credited for this claimNot delivered
“Solutions for , Dark circles , Fine lines and wrinkles If you want to know more...”
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 aphanizomenon flos-aquae extract might be able to help neutralize free radicals in skin and help it fight off some of the sun damage.
Evens skin toneNo ingredient credited for this claimNot delivered
“Alga Correcting complexwith unique microalgae and pigmentscreates natural color correction, treating dull, uneven skintone for a brighter complexion.”
Effective ingredients missing or their concentration is too low
Anti-oxidationNot advertised by the brand · Haematococcus pluvialis extract, Aphanizomenon flos-aquae extract + 3 moreMay help
This product contains antioxidants (aphanizomenon flos-aquae extract, haematococcus pluvialis 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.
MoisturizingNot advertised by the brand · Dimethicone, Polymethylsilsesquioxane + 15 moreWorks
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:
aphanizomenon flos-aquae extract, parachlorella beijerinckii exopolysaccharides.
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: chlorella protothecoides oil, chondrus crispus extract.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy7 flagged ingredientsMedium risk
Comedogenic2 ingredients rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale2 flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~45–55%
Dimethicone~5.3–6.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A silicone that helps to reduce water loss from the surface of the skin. Can temporarily "fill in" lines and wrinkles, absorb oil, and create a nice product finish
More about DimethiconeCyclohexasiloxane~4.5–5.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A silicone that serves as an emollient. Helps create a nice non-greasy feels
More about CyclohexasiloxaneTalc~3.4–4.2%
Polymethylsilsesquioxane~2.5–3.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A silicone that improves product texture and helps dissolve other ingredients. Can form a non-greasy film on the skin to prevent moisture loss
More about PolymethylsilsesquioxaneCetyl peg/ppg-10/1 dimethicone~2.1–2.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A type of silicone that helps water and oil mix together. Can help to soften upper layer of the skin
More about Cetyl peg/ppg-10/1 dimethiconeHydrogenated polyisobutene~1.8–2.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to improve the product consistency and soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Hydrogenated polyisobuteneButylene glycol~1.4–1.7%
- 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 glycolMica~1.3–1.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Creates an illusion of smoother and more radiant skin tone. Adds shimmer to the skin by reflecting light
More about MicaSodium chloride~1–1.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to stabilize mixtures of oil and water, and create thicker, gel-like product textures
More about Sodium chloridePolysorbate 20~0.7–1.05%
Pentaerythrityl tetraethylhexanoate~0.6–0.95%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a nice product consistency while softening the upper layer of the skin
More about Pentaerythrityl tetraethylhexanoateChlorella protothecoides oil~0.55–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
An emollient. Is unlikely to have additional benefits for the skin
More about Chlorella protothecoides oilParachlorella beijerinckii exopolysaccharides~0.5–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Compounds extracted from green algae that could help neutralize free radicals, but evidence of effectiveness in skincare products (topical applicaiton) is missing. Helps moisturize the skin by attracting water to its upper layer
More about Parachlorella beijerinckii exopolysaccharidesChondrus crispus extract~0.45–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
Red algae extract that helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and create a nicer product consistency
More about Chondrus crispus extractHaematococcus pluvialis extract~0.45–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Green algae extract that might contain antioxidant astaxanthin
More about Haematococcus pluvialis extractDunaliella salina extract~0.4–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A green micro-algae extract that might help neutralize free radicals in skin, but solid evidence is lacking. It helps to soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Dunaliella salina extractHalidrys siliquosa extract~0.35–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Extract from large brown algae that can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Halidrys siliquosa extractAphanizomenon flos-aquae extract~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An extract from ablue-green algae. Can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and might help to neutralize free radicals
More about Aphanizomenon flos-aquae extractOlea europaea fruit oil~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
An 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 oilPongamia glabra seed oil~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A plant oil that helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Pongamia glabra seed oilTocopheryl acetate~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
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.
More about Tocopheryl acetateHydrogenated starch hydrolysate~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Can add sweet taste to lip products
More about Hydrogenated starch hydrolysateCitric acid~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
More about Citric acidPolyethylene~0.4–0.65%
Polysilicone-11~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A silicone that forms a light film on the skin surface helping to bind water and temporarily absorb oils creating a matt and powdery feel
More about Polysilicone-11Hydrogen dimethicone~0.3–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps the function of sunscreen and pigment ingredients in the formulation
More about Hydrogen dimethiconeNeopentyl glycol diethylhexanoate~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Aluminum hydroxide~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Is used to add opaque (non-transparent) appearance to formulations. Can be used to coat other ingredients for even dispersion. This is a different ingredient compared to the ones used in antipersperants (aluminium chloride and aluminium chlorohydrate)
More about Aluminum hydroxideDisodium edta~0.25–0.45%
Triethoxycaprylylsilane~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A type of silicone that helps oil and water mix well together. Helps to disperse other ingredients, e.g. pigments, evenly in a formulation
More about TriethoxycaprylylsilaneDisteardimonium hectorite~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A type of clay that is used to thicken the product consistency
More about Disteardimonium hectoritePentaerythrityl tetra-di-t-butyl hydroxyhydrocinnamate~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to increase stability of product formulations
More about Pentaerythrityl tetra-di-t-butyl hydroxyhydrocinnamateSodium dehydroacetate~0.2–0.4%
Sodium benzoate~0.2–0.4%
Potassium sorbate~0.2–0.35%
Phenoxyethanol~0.15–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolBeta-carotene~0.15–0.3%
Ci 40800~0.15–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Iron oxides~0.1–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An umbrella term for the following three colorants: CI 77491, CI 77492, CI 77499. They might be able to offer some protection against visible light, but the degree of the protection is not clear
More about Iron oxidesTitanium dioxide~0.1–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
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
More about Titanium dioxideCi 77891~0.1–0.15%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Ingredient list view
Water, Dimethicone, Cyclohexasiloxane, Talc, Polymethylsilsesquioxane, Cetyl peg/ppg-10/1 dimethicone, Hydrogenated polyisobutene, Butylene glycol, Mica, Sodium chloride, Polysorbate 20, Pentaerythrityl tetraethylhexanoate, Chlorella protothecoides oil, Parachlorella beijerinckii exopolysaccharides, Chondrus crispus extract, Haematococcus pluvialis extract, Dunaliella salina extract, Halidrys siliquosa extract, Aphanizomenon flos-aquae extract, Olea europaea fruit oil, Pongamia glabra seed oil, Tocopheryl acetate, Hydrogenated starch hydrolysate, Citric acid, Polyethylene, Polysilicone-11, Hydrogen dimethicone, Neopentyl glycol diethylhexanoate, Aluminum hydroxide, Disodium edta, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Disteardimonium hectorite, Pentaerythrityl tetra-di-t-butyl hydroxyhydrocinnamate, Sodium dehydroacetate, Sodium benzoate, Potassium sorbate, Phenoxyethanol, Beta-carotene, Ci 40800, Iron oxides, Titanium dioxide, Ci 77891
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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.
| AlgenistREVEAL Color Correcting Eye Serum BrightenerYOUR PRODUCT | OlayEyes Eye Lifting Serum | NassifMD DermaceuticalsAge Defying Eye Renewal Serum with Dual Action Peptides | mixsoonPDRN Collagen Eye Serum 20ml | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 37% | 35% | 32% |
| Price | — | $34.98 | $60.00 | $12.59 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 2 of 9 | 2 of 9 | 2 of 9 |
| Key difference | — | Niacinamide | Acetyl Tetrapeptide-5 | Copper Tripeptide-1 |
| Irritancy | Medium | Low | Low | Low |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
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Product summary
"Algenist - REVEAL Color Correcting Eye Serum Brightener" could be helpful for: Moisturizing, but its actives are not the most effective or are not well-studied.
Ingredient callouts
- Humectants (parachlorella beijerinckii exopolysaccharides 0.50% - 0.70% and aphanizomenon flos-aquae extract 0.30% - 0.55%). These ingredients help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improve the skin hydration.
Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 18 studies and safety reviews.
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- 2Final Report on the Safety Assessment of Dimethicone Copolyoljournals.sagepub.com
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- 4Safety Assessment of Pentaerythrityl Tetraesters as Used in Cosmeticsjournals.sagepub.com
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- 6Microalgal polysaccharide compositionspatents.google.com
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