Works for
3 of 3 advertised claims delivered
Evens skin toneRetinol, Tetrahexyldecyl ascorbateStrong evidence
“Vitamin C: brighten and protect”
This product can help reduce hypepigmentation and even out the skin tone because it contains the following effective ingredients: retinol.
In addition, this product contains tetrahexyldecyl ascorbate. This ingredient (ingredients) might help reduce hyperpigmentation, but the effect, if any, is likely to be small.
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.
Anti-agingRetinol, Tetrahexyldecyl ascorbateStrong evidence
“An anti-aging eye cream that targets the appearance of fine lines, wrinkles and loss of elasticity.”
This product can help reduce and prevent fine lines and wrinkles, improve skin elasticity and firmness because it contains retinol, tetrahexyldecyl ascorbate.
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.
MoisturizingOryza sativa bran oil, GlycerinGood evidence
“Provides extreme hydration to lessen creases caused by expression and environmental damage”
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.
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: oryza sativa bran oil.
Anti-oxidationNot advertised by the brand · Retinol, Tetrahexyldecyl ascorbateStrong evidence
This product contains antioxidants (retinol, tetrahexyldecyl ascorbate) 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 · RetinolStrong evidence
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?
Irritancy4 strong irritants: Retinol, Salvia sclarea oil + 2 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
ComedogenicClean of flagged comedogenic ingredientsNone flagged
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Ingredients
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Cholesteryl oleyl carbonate~22–33%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Cholesteryl nonanoate~5.2–7.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Cholesteryl stearate~3.5–5.2%
Tetrahexyldecyl ascorbate~3.7–5.6%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Being a lipid soluble form of vitamin C, it is more stable than ascorbic acid, but still degrades quickly and needs to be stabilized in a formulation with another ingredient. It is claimed to penetrate skin better than pure vitamin C and have the the similar benefits, but solid studies of its effectiveness are lacking. Is likely to require a higher concentration in a product than pure vitamin C to be effective. It might be able to help reduce pore clogging.
More about Tetrahexyldecyl ascorbateRetinol~2.7–4%
- 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 RetinolOryza sativa bran oil~2.4–3.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and might have some anti-oxidant properties
More about Oryza sativa bran oilZea mays silk extract~1.4–2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Phenyl t-butylnitrone~0.9–1.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Glycerin~0.55–1.3%
- 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 GlycerinSalvia sclarea oil~0.4–0.9%
- Irritation risk
- High
Lavandula angustifolia oil~0.2–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- High
An essential oil. Potential allergen and can be irritating. It has some anti-bacterial properties
More about Lavandula angustifolia oilCinnamomum camphora bark oil~0.1–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- High
Water~0.05–0.25%
Ingredient list view
Cholesteryl oleyl carbonate, Cholesteryl nonanoate, Cholesteryl stearate, Tetrahexyldecyl ascorbate, Unknown, Retinol, Oryza sativa bran oil, Zea mays silk extract, Phenyl t-butylnitrone, Glycerin, Salvia sclarea oil, Lavandula angustifolia oil, Cinnamomum camphora bark oil, Water
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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.
| ARCONAEye Dew PlusYOUR PRODUCT | Chick CosmeticsEye Dare You Moisture Cream - 1,5% Retinol | ColorescienceTotal Eye Firm Repair Cream | Clinicians ComplexRetinol Eye Cream | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 77% | 77% | 72% |
| Price | $102.00 | — | $98.00−$4.00 | — |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 2 of 4 | 2 of 4 | 2 of 4 |
| Key difference | — | Niacinamide | Niacinamide | Retinyl Palmitate |
| Irritancy | High | Medium | Medium | High |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
| View product | Shop | Shop | Shop |
Product summary
Judging from the ingredient list, "ARCONA - Eye Dew Plus" works well for improving skin hydration
Ingredient callouts
- this moisturizer contains an effective form of Retinoids (vitamin A): retinol 1.60% - 2.40%. Retinoids are potent multitasking actives. They work to improve and prevent early signs of aging, reduce hyperpigmentation (age spots and post-acne marks), and prevent inflamed blemishes and clogged pores. The downside of Retinoids is that they can be irritating. If you are not already using a Retinoid in your routine, it is best to start slowly and apply the Retinoid product only a few times per week. If your skin tolerates it well, you can gradually increase the frequency to daily. Because of the irritation risk of Retinoids, we recommend to have another, retinoid-free moisturizer in your routine to use on the alternate days or when your skin feels dry.
- Another benefit is that this moisturizer contain ceramides (ceramide ng 2.40% - 3.60%). Ceramides are an important part of our natural skin barrier. The Ceramides used in skincare are synthetic or come from plants. They help soften the skin and can help "fill the gaps" in the skin barrier, keeping the skin hydrated and resilient for longer.
- We like that this moisturizer contains peptides (palmitoyl hexapeptide-12 2.80% - 4.10%). There are many different kind of Peptides and they are naturally present in our skin. They all are a combination of aminoacids. Some of them work as natural antibiotics, promote wound-healing and production of collagen. The science is still not settled on how effective Peptides are in skincare, but it is very likely that they have a benefit. Peptides might help restore the skin barrier and fight the signs of aging. At the very least, Peptides work as humectants: they attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improve its hydration.
Irritation risk
There are some common irritants in this product, including ingredients that do not have benefits for the skin. We assess the overall irritancy of this moisturizer to be high. 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.
About the brand
According to Cruelty-Free Kitty "ARCONA" is cruelty free and so is its parent company.
Price
The product retails from 78.40$ up to 98.00$ in the United States, for 287.91A$ in Australia and for 120.70CA$ in Canada.
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 7 studies and safety reviews.
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- 4Improvement of naturally aged skin with vitamin A (retinol)ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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