ARK Skincare Reverse Gravity Eye Cream
Works for
2 of 2 advertised claims delivered
Moisturizing17 ingredients credited for this claimGood support
“This instant-effect eye cream tightens and hydrates the eye area.”
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:
alanine, allantoin.
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: arginine, vitis vinifera seed oil.
Anti-aging3 ingredients credited for this claimModerate support
“Gravity-defying eye treatment reduces the appearance of wrinkles, helps to fade dark circles and diminishes puffiness.”
This product contains aspartic acid, serine, threonine. These ingredients 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.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy5 strong irritants: Rosa damascena extract, Parfum + 3 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
ComedogenicClean of flagged comedogenic ingredientsNone flagged
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Ingredients
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Vitis vinifera seed oil~30–44%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A great emollient that can also have anti-oxidant properties
More about Vitis vinifera seed oilSilk~5.1–7.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Rosa damascena extract~3.3–5%
- Irritation risk
- High
Oil of a very fragrant pink rose used as fragrance in cosmetics. Extensive research has shown it has mixed benefits. In the pro column, inhaling this flower’s scent seems to have relaxing properties and the plant’s petals contain skin-soothing and antioxidant compounds that can benefit skin. On the flipside, the numerous chemicals that create this rose’s distinctive fragrance pose a risk of causing skin aggravation.
More about Rosa damascena extractAllantoin~2.5–3.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps calm down inflammation in skin and can help reduce itching. Helps to repair the skin barrier and keep skin hydrated
More about AllantoinAloe barbadensis extract~2–3%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Traditionally used to treat sunburns, dermatitis and inflammation, but evidence for its effectiveness is lacking. The extract can contain humectants that help attract water into the skin
More about Aloe barbadensis extractWater~1.6–2.4%
Glycerin~1.4–2.2%
- 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 GlycerinCetearyl olivate~1.2–1.8%
Sorbitan olivate~0.95–1.45%
Carbomer~0.55–1.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps create a thicker or gel-like product texture. It is not a surfactant but can be used in gentle cleansing formulations
More about CarbomerVitis vinifera seed oil~0.45–1.1%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A great emollient that can also have anti-oxidant properties
More about Vitis vinifera seed oilAlbizia julibrissin bark extract~0.35–0.8%
- 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 extractBenzyl alcohol~0.15–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- High
A preservative. Can be used to mask unpleasant smell. Can be irritating
More about Benzyl alcoholAllantoin~0.15–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps calm down inflammation in skin and can help reduce itching. Helps to repair the skin barrier and keep skin hydrated
More about AllantoinPeg-7 glyceryl cocoate~0.15–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oils and water mix together and works as a cleansing agent
More about Peg-7 glyceryl cocoatePhenoxyethanol~0.15–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolSodium hydroxide~0.15–0.6%
Disodium edta~0.15–0.6%
Sodium pca~0.15–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Naturally present in skin and helps to attract water to its upper layer
More about Sodium pcaDehydroacetic acid~0.15–0.5%
Sodium lactate~0.1–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Is often used to adjust the pH level of the product
More about Sodium lactateEthylhexylglycerin~0.1–0.45%
Arginine~0.1–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An amino acid that is naturally present in skin and helps keep it hydrated. When used together with AHAs, it can reduce their irritating effect on the skin
More about ArginineAspartic acid~0.1–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An amino-acid that helps increase skin hydration and might help to slightly improve skin firmness, potentially reducing lines and wrinkles
More about Aspartic acidPca~0.1–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Naturally present in skin and helps to attract water to its upper layer
More about PcaParfum~0.1–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumLimonene~0.1–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- High
A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat
More about LimoneneGeraniol~0.1–0.35%
Glycine~0.1–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps to attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can help restore the skin barrier function
More about GlycineAlanine~0.1–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An amino-acid that helps to attract water to the upper layer of the skin and might help to lighten the skin, but solid evidence is lacking
More about AlanineAloe barbadensis leaf juice powder~0.1–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Traditionally used to treat sunburns, dermatitis and inflammation, but evidence for its effectiveness is lacking. The extract can contain humectants that help attract water into the skin
More about Aloe barbadensis leaf juice powderSodium benzoate~0.1–0.3%
Serine~0.1–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An amino-acid that helps to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. In combination with other amino-acids, might help to reduce fine lines and wrinkles
More about SerineLinalool~0.05–0.3%
Valine~0.1–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Isoleucine~0.05–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An amino acid that can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and support skin's barrier function
More about IsoleucineProline~0.05–0.3%
Threonine~0.05–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An amino-acid that helps to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. In combination with other amino-acids, might help to reduce fine lines and wrinkles
More about ThreonineDarutoside~0.05–0.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Histidine~0.01–0.1%
Phenylalanine~0.05–0.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Ingredient list view
Vitis vinifera seed oil, Silk, Rosa damascena extract, Allantoin, Aloe barbadensis extract, Water, Glycerin, Cetearyl olivate, Sorbitan olivate, Carbomer, Vitis vinifera seed oil, Albizia julibrissin bark extract, Benzyl alcohol, Allantoin, Peg-7 glyceryl cocoate, Phenoxyethanol, Sodium hydroxide, Disodium edta, Sodium pca, Dehydroacetic acid, Sodium lactate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Arginine, Aspartic acid, Pca, Parfum, Limonene, Geraniol, Glycine, Alanine, Aloe barbadensis leaf juice powder, Sodium benzoate, Serine, Linalool, Valine, Isoleucine, Proline, Threonine, Darutoside, Histidine, Phenylalanine
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 14 studies and safety reviews.
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