Alpyn Beauty PlantGenius Line-Filling Eye Balm

Name: Alpyn Beauty - PlantGenius Line-Filling Eye Balm
Brand: Alpyn Beauty

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WORKS FOR

Anti-aging
Anti-oxidation
Moisturizing
Evens skin tone
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KEY INGREDIENTS

bakuchiol
ascorbic acid
ceramide ng
linoleic acid
tripeptide-29
caffeine
cetearyl alcohol
coco-caprylate/caprate
coconut alkanes
glycerin
helianthus annuus seed oil
hydrolyzed sodium hyaluronate
kappaphycus alvarezii extract
pyrus malus fruit extract
simmondsia chinensis seed oil
sodium hyaluronate
squalane
titanium dioxide
tocopherol
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PROMISES
FULFILLED

100 /100

IRRITANCY

MEDIUM

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Formula review

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What does the product description say?

"This cushiony, fast-absorbing balm instantly fills in fine lines and helps brighten and de-puff."

Carbon Beauty

WIMJ summary

This product can help reduce and prevent fine lines and wrinkles, improve skin elasticity and firmness because it contains bakuchiol.

These ingredients in the product can also be helpful, even though there is less evidence for their effectiveness: tripeptide-29.

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.

Ingredient	Effectiveness	Concentration	Irritancy
bakuchiol	HIGH
tripeptide-29	MEDIUM
ascorbic acid	HIGH

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WIMJ summary

This product can help reduce hypepigmentation and even out the skin tone because it contains the following effective ingredients: bakuchiol

The following ingredient (ingredients) in this product might be helpful, but there is no evidence to confirm that it actually can help even out the skin tone: glycyrrhiza glabra root extract.

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.

Ingredient	Effectiveness	Concentration	Irritancy
bakuchiol	HIGH
glycyrrhiza glabra root extract	LOW
ascorbic acid	HIGH

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"This ultra-moisturizing, under eye treatment applies like a cream but behaves like a balm—instantly filling in fine lines for a smoother-looking under eye."

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WIMJ summary

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, sodium hyaluronate.

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: helianthus annuus seed oil, squalane.

The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: ceramide ng, linoleic acid, tripeptide-29

Ingredient	Effectiveness	Concentration	Irritancy
tripeptide-29	HIGH
hydrolyzed sodium hyaluronate	HIGH
kappaphycus alvarezii extract	HIGH

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WIMJ summary

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

Ingredient	Effectiveness	Concentration	Irritancy
bakuchiol	HIGH
pyrus malus fruit extract	LOW
caffeine	LOW

Potential irritants

IRRITANCY

MEDIUM

Ingredient	Irritancy	Skin Benefit
coconut alkanes
pyrus malus fruit extract
bakuchiol

Ingredients by volume

Ingredient	Estimated concentration
water Plain old water	45% - 55%
sodium hyaluronate One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin	6.8% - 8.4%
cetearyl alcohol A non-drying alcohol. Works as an emollient. Helps water and oil mix together and creates a nice product texture	4.2% - 5.1%
squalane An oil naturally present in skin. Works as an emollient to soften the skin and form a protective layer on its surface without a greasy feeling.	3.2% - 3.9%
coconut alkanes An emollient that helps soften the skin	2.3% - 2.8%
glycerin One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant	2% - 2.4%
pyrus malus fruit extract Can have some moisturizing properties due to its sugar content	1.6% - 1.9%
coco-caprylate/caprate Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin without creating a greasy texture	1.4% - 1.7%
mica Creates an illusion of smoother and more radiant skin tone. Adds shimmer to the skin by reflecting light	1.2% - 1.5%
titanium dioxide 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	1.3% - 1.6%
bakuchiol A plant extract that is, though different in chemical structure, acts similar to retinoids. First studies show that it can help reduce fine lines and wrinkles, improve skin tone, reduce clogged pores and blemishes, and reduce inflammation. There is no conclusive evidence that bakuchiol is as effective as retinol however. The study that directly compared retinol with bakuchiol used bakuchiol applied twice daily compared to once per day for the retinol. According to this study, bakuchiol is less irritating than retinol. Bakuchiol is extracted from seeds of Babchi plant. Other parts of the plant contain coumarins that could cause allergic and irritant reactions. These compounds should be removed in the extraction process when bakuchiol is produced, but it is a good idea to be cautious and stay away from products that include the Babchi plant extracts other than purified bakuchiol to avoid irritation	0.65% - 1%
centella asiatica meristem cell culture	0.55% - 0.8%
xanthan gum Used to create a thicker product consistency	0.5% - 0.75%
euphrasia officinalis extract	0.45% - 0.7%
cetearyl glucoside Helps water and oil in the product mix well together and improves product texture	0.45% - 0.65%
sorbitan stearate Helps water and oil mix together	0.45% - 0.65%
dehydroacetic acid A preservative	0.4% - 0.6%
benzyl alcohol A preservative. Can be used to mask unpleasant smell. Can be irritating	0.3% - 0.55%
linoleic acid An excellent emollient. Helps soften the skin, restore its barrier function, and can help to calm down inflammation. It can be helpful to prevent blemishes and clogged pores	0.45% - 0.7%
cetyl hydroxyethylcellulose Used to create a thicker product consistency and stabilize formulations	0.3% - 0.6%
caffeine Might be helpful in neutralizing free radicals. Can have a dehydration effect that might somewhat decrease the look of puffy eyes	0.3% - 0.5%
tripeptide-29	0.25% - 0.5%
potassium sorbate A preservative	0.3% - 0.5%
hydrolyzed sodium hyaluronate Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin	0.25% - 0.5%
kappaphycus alvarezii extract A red algae extract that can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and might have some antioxidant properties	0.25% - 0.5%
caesalpinia spinosa fruit extract	0.25% - 0.5%
tocopherol 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	0.25% - 0.5%
tin oxide A colorant that can add a pearl-like appearance to the formulation	0.4% - 0.6%
caesalpinia sappan bark extract	0.25% - 0.45%
glycyrrhiza glabra root extract A plant extract that can help lighten the skin and calm down inflammation. Might be helpful in neutralizing free radicals	0.25% - 0.45%
helianthus annuus seed oil A great emollient due to its high linoleic acid content. One of the most effective plant oils in helping skin hydration and repairing skin barrier function	0.3% - 0.5%
arctostaphylos uva ursi leaf extract	0.25% - 0.45%
ascorbic acid The most well-researched antioxidant that works in skin. Helps neutralize free radicals supporting collagen production, helping to even out the skin tone and preventing early signs of aging	0.2% - 0.4%
unknown The ingredient is not recognized	TBC
ceramide ng A type of lipid similar to ceramides naturally present in skin. Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin and supports the skin barrier function to keep it hydrated. Can help to prevent inflammation in skin	0.2% - 0.4%
simmondsia chinensis seed oil 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.	0.2% - 0.4%
salvia officinalis leaf extract	0.2% - 0.35%
unknown The ingredient is not recognized	TBC
calendula officinalis flower extract A plant extract that has some anti-oxidant and anti-bacterial properties. Can be irritating	0.05% - 0.1%
chamomilla recutita flower extract Plant extract that can have healing and anti-inflammatory properties. It is a potential allergen and can be irritating	0.05% - 0.1%
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