"Avène - Soothing Eye Contour Cream Sensitive Skin" is a well-rounded moisturizing product. The formulation is based on a combination of good humectants and emollients. Both are needed to increase the skin hydration level. Humectants in this product (cyclomethicone, glycerin and sodium hyaluronate) help to increase the water content in the upper layer of the skin. (These ingredients do so by "capturing" water molecules from the outside air or from within the deeper layers of the skin). Emollients in this formulation (paraffinum liquidum, cyclomethicone, caprylic/capric triglyceride and batyl alcohol) help to reduce the moisture loss from the skin. They also soften the skin surface and relieve the feeling of dryness and tightness.

This product contains ingredients that could be beneficial, but their concentrations are too low in this formulation: caprylic/capric triglyceride

Irritation risk

This product does not contain known common irritants and is suitable for sensitive skin. We assess the overall irritancy of this moisturizer to be low. 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.

What our users say

Based on 2 reviews 100% recommend this product

When it comes to comedogenicity, two out of two reviewers say that the product does not clog pores.

Our users describe the finish of this product as dewy - matt, They find the product's texture to be light - heavy and In terms of the smell, our users report that no smell.

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The product retails from 8.05£ up to 11.75£ in the United Kingdom and from 10.75$ up to 31.99$ in the United States.

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Works for

Moisturizing

Does not work for

Anti-aging

Moisturizing

What does the product description say?

, Moisturising agents leaves the eye contour area soothed and hydrated.

Source: Supderdrug

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: cyclomethicone, 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: caprylic/capric triglyceride, cyclomethicone.

The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: paraffinum liquidum

Caprylic/capric triglyceride3.9% - 5.8%

Irritation risk:Concentration:Effectiveness:HIGH

A good mix of fatty acids that forms a protective layer on the skin. Improves the shelf life of products. Derived from coconut and glycerin

Cyclomethicone2.8% - 4.2%

Irritation risk:Concentration:Effectiveness:HIGH

A type of silicone that leaves a nice silky finish on the skin and can help soften its upper layer

Glycerin2.2% - 3.3%

Irritation risk:Concentration:Effectiveness:HIGH

One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant

Paraffinum liquidum6.1% - 9.2%

Irritation risk:Concentration:Effectiveness:HIGH

Mineral oil. One of the most effective and well studied occlusive and emollient moisturizing ingredients. Helps reduce moisture loss in skin and repair skin barrier function

Sodium hyaluronate0.05% - 0.25%

Irritation risk:Concentration:Effectiveness:HIGH

One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin

Batyl alcohol0.55% - 1.3%

Irritation risk:Concentration:Effectiveness:LOW

Non-drying alcohol. Used to stabilize other ingredients and is an emollient

Anti-aging

What does the product description say?

Lightweight eye cream relieves under-eye puffiness and intensely moisturizes while providing antioxidant protection.

Source: Walgreens

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.

Key Actives

Bisabolol0.4% - 0.95%

Irritation risk:

Works for:Reduces irritation, Anti-inflammatory, Anti-oxidation

An active component of chamomile plant that historically has been used to calm down irritated skin. A recent study shows that bisabolol indeed can have some anti-inflammatory effect on skin, even though conclusive data is lacking. Bisabolol has a sweet floral scent and can be added to products for its aromatic properties

Paraffinum liquidum6.1% - 9.2%

Irritation risk:

Works for:Moisturizing

Mineral oil. One of the most effective and well studied occlusive and emollient moisturizing ingredients. Helps reduce moisture loss in skin and repair skin barrier function

Caprylic/capric triglyceride3.9% - 5.8%

Irritation risk:

Works for:Moisturizing

A good mix of fatty acids that forms a protective layer on the skin. Improves the shelf life of products. Derived from coconut and glycerin

Cyclomethicone2.8% - 4.2%

Irritation risk:

Works for:Moisturizing

A type of silicone that leaves a nice silky finish on the skin and can help soften its upper layer

Glycerin2.2% - 3.3%

Irritation risk:

Works for:Moisturizing

One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant

Caprylic/capric triglyceride0.45% - 1%

Irritation risk:

Works for:Moisturizing

A good mix of fatty acids that forms a protective layer on the skin. Improves the shelf life of products. Derived from coconut and glycerin

Sodium hyaluronate0.05% - 0.25%

Irritation risk:

Works for:Moisturizing

One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin

Potential irritants

Caprylic/capric triglyceride3.9% - 5.8%

Irritation risk:

A good mix of fatty acids that forms a protective layer on the skin. Improves the shelf life of products. Derived from coconut and glycerin

Triethanolamine0.9% - 1.35%

Irritation risk:

Used to adjust pH of the product and can help improve the product's smell

Caprylic/capric triglyceride0.45% - 1%

Irritation risk:

A good mix of fatty acids that forms a protective layer on the skin. Improves the shelf life of products. Derived from coconut and glycerin

Disodium edta0.05% - 0.25%

Irritation risk:

Stabilizes the product formulation

Comedogenic ingredients

We couldn't find any comedogenic ingredients in this product

All ingredients

Water40% - 60%

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Plain old water

Paraffinum liquidum6.1% - 9.2%

Irritation risk:

Mineral oil. One of the most effective and well studied occlusive and emollient moisturizing ingredients. Helps reduce moisture loss in skin and repair skin barrier function

Caprylic/capric triglyceride3.9% - 5.8%

Irritation risk:

A good mix of fatty acids that forms a protective layer on the skin. Improves the shelf life of products. Derived from coconut and glycerin

Cyclomethicone2.8% - 4.2%

Irritation risk:

A type of silicone that leaves a nice silky finish on the skin and can help soften its upper layer

Glycerin2.2% - 3.3%

Irritation risk:

One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant

Sucrose stearate1.8% - 2.6%

Irritation risk:

Helps water and oil mix together

Peg-121.4% - 2.1%

Irritation risk:

Sucrose distearate1.2% - 1.8%

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Triethanolamine0.9% - 1.35%

Irritation risk:

Used to adjust pH of the product and can help improve the product's smell

Batyl alcohol0.55% - 1.3%

Irritation risk:

Non-drying alcohol. Used to stabilize other ingredients and is an emollient

Bisabolol0.4% - 0.95%

Irritation risk:

Caprylic/capric triglyceride0.45% - 1%

Irritation risk:

A good mix of fatty acids that forms a protective layer on the skin. Improves the shelf life of products. Derived from coconut and glycerin

Carbomer0.15% - 0.65%

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Helps create a thicker or gel-like product texture. It is not a surfactant but can be used in gentle cleansing formulations

Dextran sulfate0.15% - 0.5%

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Disodium edta0.05% - 0.25%

Irritation risk:

Stabilizes the product formulation

Sodium hyaluronate0.05% - 0.25%

Irritation risk:

One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin

Tocopheryl glucoside0.1% - 0.35%

Irritation risk:

Antioxidant that helps stabilize product formulations and, if used in higher concentration, might help neutralize free radicals in skin

Ingredient list view

Water, Paraffinum liquidum, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Cyclomethicone, Glycerin, Sucrose stearate, Peg-12, Sucrose distearate, Triethanolamine, Batyl alcohol, Bisabolol, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Carbomer, Dextran sulfate, Disodium edta, Sodium hyaluronate, Tocopheryl glucoside

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Avène Soothing Eye Contour Cream Sensitive Skin

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