Antipodes Manuka Honey Brightening Eye Cream
Works for
3 of 3 advertised claims delivered
Anti-aging3 ingredients credited for this claimStrong support
“Infused with multiple skin-enhancing ingredients, the Manuka Honey Skin Brightening Eye Cream works to plump and moisturise the eye area for rested, awakened appearance.”
This product can help reduce and prevent fine lines and wrinkles, improve skin elasticity and firmness because it contains retinol.
These ingredients in the product can also be helpful, even though there is less evidence for their effectiveness: vitis vinifera seed extract.
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.
Evens skin tone2 ingredients credited for this claimStrong support
“What’s more, Vitamin C works to brighten the complexion, combatting hyperpigmented to reveal a more even tone and texture.”
This product can help reduce hypepigmentation and even out the skin tone because it contains the following effective ingredients: retinol.
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: albizia julibrissin bark 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.
Moisturizing14 ingredients credited for this claimGood support
“Infused with multiple skin-enhancing ingredients, the Manuka Honey Skin Brightening Eye Cream works to plump and moisturise the eye area for rested, awakened appearance.”
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:
betaine, galactoarabinan.
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, jojoba esters.
Anti-oxidationNot advertised by the brand · 6 ingredients credited for this claimStrong support
This product contains antioxidants (retinol, 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).
ExfoliationNot advertised by the brand · 1 ingredient credited for this claimStrong support
This product can help exfoliate the skin. In other words, it helps break down the bonds between dead cells on the surface of the skin and speed up the skin turnover. Skin often appears softer and brighter after exfoliation, but overdoing it can result in disrupted skin barrier. The following ingredient is doing the exfoliating job in this product: retinol.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy13 strong irritants: Sodium anisate, Retinol + 11 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
ComedogenicClean of flagged comedogenic ingredientsNone flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~45–55%
Cetearyl olivate~4.3–5.3%
Sorbitan olivate~4.2–5.1%
Persea gratissima oil~3.2–3.9%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
An emollient that helps soften the skin and could be helpful in repairing its barrier function
More about Persea gratissima oilGlycerin~2.4–3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
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 GlycerinWater~1.9–2.3%
Sodium levulinate~1.6–2%
Sodium anisate~1.4–1.7%
Butter~1.1–1.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Stearic acid~1–1.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps oil and water mix together and works as an emollient
More about Stearic acidBetaine~0.65–1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improves the product texture
More about BetaineGlycerin~0.6–0.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
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 GlycerinSimmondsia chinensis seed oil~0.55–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
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.
More about Simmondsia chinensis seed oilJojoba esters~0.5–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
An emollient made of jojoba oil. Helps soften the skin and support its barrier function
More about Jojoba estersGlyceryl stearate citrate~0.45–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps oil and water mix together while softening the upper layer of the skin
More about Glyceryl stearate citrateGlycerin~0.5–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
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 GlycerinAlbizia julibrissin bark extract~0.4–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that might help to neutralize free radicals in skin. Is claimed to help reduce hyperpigmentation but evidence is missing
More about Albizia julibrissin bark extractDarutoside~0.35–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Leptospermum scoparium branch/leaf oil~0.35–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Mel~0.35–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin and attract water to it
More about MelLeptospermum scoparium branch/leaf oil~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Honey~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the skin and might have some anti-bacterial properties. Can be an allergen
More about HoneySimmondsia chinensis seed oil~0.3–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
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.
More about Simmondsia chinensis seed oilCetyl alcohol~0.3–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A non-drying alcohol that works to soften the skin and stabilize product formulations helping oil and water mix together
More about Cetyl alcoholGlyceryl caprylate~0.3–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that can also help water and oil mix together, as well as prevent bacteria growth in products
More about Glyceryl caprylateDehydroacetic acid~0.25–0.5%
Benzyl alcohol~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- High
A preservative. Can be used to mask unpleasant smell. Can be irritating
More about Benzyl alcoholActinidia chinensis seed oil~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Tapioca starch~0.25–0.5%
Tocopherol~0.3–0.5%
- 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 TocopherolHelianthus annuus seed oil~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
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
More about Helianthus annuus seed oilGalactoarabinan~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about GalactoarabinanRetinol~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- High
Two steps removed from the active form of vitamin A - retinoic acid. Once converted to the retinoic acid in the skin, retinol is proven to be effective against all signs of aging. It improves skin cell turnover, helps fight blemishes and clogged pores, can regulate excess oil production and even skin tone. It can, however, be quite irritating
More about RetinolWater~0.25–0.5%
Glycerin~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
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 GlycerinCyathea cumingii leaf extract~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Vitis vinifera seed extract~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
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
More about Vitis vinifera seed extractVitis vinifera~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
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
More about Vitis viniferaActinidia deliciosa fruit extract~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Sodium phytate~0.25–0.5%
Alcohol~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- High
Can be drying and contribute to skin irritation. Used in formulars to dissolve other ingredients, create a thinner product consistency or for its antibacterial properties
More about AlcoholDehydroxanthan gum~0.3–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps create thicker product formulations and stabilize emulsions
More about Dehydroxanthan gumDaucus carota sativa seed oil~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A plant oil that might help neutralize free radicals and have an anti-bacterial effect
More about Daucus carota sativa seed oilSodium citrate~0.25–0.5%
- 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 citrateRosmarinus officinalis leaf extract~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- High
Can be helpful in reducing inflammation in skin, including inflamed acne. It can be irritating
More about Rosmarinus officinalis leaf extractParfum~0.25–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumHoney~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the skin and might have some anti-bacterial properties. Can be an allergen
More about HoneyBenzyl alcohol~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- High
A preservative. Can be used to mask unpleasant smell. Can be irritating
More about Benzyl alcoholBenzyl benzoate~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- High
Fragrance with sweet balsamic smell. Help to preserve products and dissolve other ingredients. Could trigger allergic reactions and be irritating
More about Benzyl benzoateBenzyl cinnamate~0.2–0.35%
Cinnamyl alcohol~0.15–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- High
Coumarin~0.15–0.25%
Limonene~0.15–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- High
A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat
More about LimoneneFarnesol~0.15–0.25%
Isoeugenol~0.1–0.15%
- Irritation risk
- High
Linalool~0.1–0.15%
Ingredient list view
Water, Cetearyl olivate, Sorbitan olivate, Persea gratissima oil, Glycerin, Water, Sodium levulinate, Sodium anisate, Unknown, Butter, Stearic acid, Betaine, Glycerin, Simmondsia chinensis seed oil, Jojoba esters, Glyceryl stearate citrate, Glycerin, Albizia julibrissin bark extract, Darutoside, Leptospermum scoparium branch/leaf oil, Mel, Leptospermum scoparium branch/leaf oil, Honey, Simmondsia chinensis seed oil, Cetyl alcohol, Glyceryl caprylate, Dehydroacetic acid, Benzyl alcohol, Actinidia chinensis seed oil, Tapioca starch, Tocopherol, Helianthus annuus seed oil, Galactoarabinan, Retinol, Unknown, Water, Glycerin, Cyathea cumingii leaf extract, Vitis vinifera seed extract, Vitis vinifera, Actinidia deliciosa fruit extract, Sodium phytate, Alcohol, Dehydroxanthan gum, Daucus carota sativa seed oil, Sodium citrate, Rosmarinus officinalis leaf extract, Parfum, Unknown, Honey, Benzyl alcohol, Benzyl benzoate, Benzyl cinnamate, Cinnamyl alcohol, Coumarin, Limonene, Farnesol, Isoeugenol, Linalool
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Worth comparing, line by line.
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.
| AntipodesManuka Honey Brightening Eye CreamYOUR PRODUCT | PixiRetinol Eye Cream | Aldi LacuraLacura Avocado Overnight Eye Cream | MamondeAge Control Power Lift Eye Cream | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 89% | 86% | 85% |
| Price | $35.99 | $22.00−$13.99 | $5.94−$30.05 | $33.70−$2.29 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 6 of 11 | 3 of 11 | 4 of 11 |
| Key difference | — | Adenosine | Niacinamide | Niacinamide |
| Irritancy | High | Medium | Medium | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | Contains drying alcohol | — | — | — |
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 19 studies and safety reviews.
- 1
- 2Phytopharmacological properties of Albizia species: A reviewresearchgate.net
- 3
- 4Vitamin E in dermatologyncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- 5Vitamin E and Skin Healthlpi.oregonstate.edu
- 6
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