BABOR

BABOR Sensational Eyes Cooling Eye Gel

Name: BABOR - Sensational Eyes Cooling Eye Gel
Brand: BABOR

Efficacy50/100IrritancyLow

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Anti-aging

Lactic acid

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What the product description says

“Fortified with Osmo Tec, a molecular catalyst, the lightweight formula optimises the skin’s ability to process active ingredients, therefore enhancing their results. Alpine Stem Cells protect the delicate eye area against any premature visible signs of ageing.”

Source: Mankind

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.

Lactic acidUnder-dosedAn exfoliating and moisturizing alpha-hydroxy acid (AHA). Typically causes less irritation than other AHAs, for example, glycolic acid. At high concentrations (about 15%), lactic acid can help reduce lines and wrinkles. Recent studies show that lactic acid can support the "good" bacteria living on skin's surface (healthy skin microbiome)~0.01–0.05%

Moisturizing

Side benefit · Panthenol, Erythritol + 10 more

Works well

This product contains good ingredients to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. These ingredients are called "humectants": betaine, biosaccharide gum-1.

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. If the air is dry, humectants can speed up the moisture loss from the skin. This is why it is a good idea to use another product on top of this one to help "seal in" the moisture (look for ingredients like dimethicone, squalane, oils and butters).

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

PanthenolHero· HumectantEffect: HighHelps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can help improve skin barrier function~1.3–1.9%

ErythritolKey active· HumectantEffect: HighHelps to attract water to the upper layer of the skin~2.6–3.9%

BetaineKey active· HumectantEffect: HighHelps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improves the product texture~1.6–2.3%

IsomaltKey active· HumectantEffect: HighHelps attract water to the upper layer of the skin~0.95–1.4%

Saccharomyces cerevisiae extractKey active· HumectantEffect: HighA moisturizing ingredient that works as a humectant to attract water to the upper layer of the skin.~0.6–1.35%

Biosaccharide gum-1Key active· HumectantEffect: HighHelps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and is claimed to provide a longer-lasting hydration because of its ability to create a water-binding film on the surface of the skin~0.3–0.75%

Homarine hclKey activeEffect: MediumMight help to improve skin hydration levels~0.1–0.35%

PantolactoneKey active· HumectantEffect: HighHelps attract water to the upper layer of the skin~0.05–0.25%

Pentylene glycol· EmollientEffect: LowUsed to preserve products, dissolve other ingredients and create a nice product texture~5.2–7.7%

Sorbitol· HumectantEffect: LowHelps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improves the product texture~3.5–5.2%

LecithinEffect: Low, below effective doseUsed mostly for creating emulsions - helping oil and water mix together. Helps soften the upper layer of the skin~0.1–0.3%

Can it cause trouble?

Irritancy

8 flagged ingredients

Low risk

We flag 8 ingredients with irritancy potential; the product's overall irritancy is low. The table lists each ingredient's own rating.

IngredientFunctionIrritationEst. amount

Pentylene glycolUsed to preserve products, dissolve other ingredients and create a nice product textureMedium~5.2–7.7%est.

Saccharomyces cerevisiae extractA moisturizing ingredient that works as a humectant to attract water to the upper layer of the skin.Medium~0.6–1.35%est.

Disodium edtaStabilizes the product formulationMedium~0.5–1%est.

EthylhexylglycerinA preservativeMedium~0.4–0.95%est.

Potassium sorbateA preservativeMedium~0.1–0.4%est.

Homarine hclMight help to improve skin hydration levelsMedium~0.1–0.35%est.

Citric acidCan work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pHMedium~0.01–0.05%est.

Lactic acidAn exfoliating and moisturizing alpha-hydroxy acid (AHA). Typically causes less irritation than other AHAs, for example, glycolic acid. At high concentrations (about 15%), lactic acid can help reduce lines and wrinkles. Recent studies show that lactic acid can support the "good" bacteria living on skin's surface (healthy skin microbiome)Medium~0.01–0.05%est.

Comedogenic

Clean of flagged comedogenic ingredients

None flagged

Alternatives

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Dr. Barbara Sturm Eye Cream

Higher efficacy · 75/10053% match

$143.61

The Body Shop Aloe Soothing Eye & Lip Contour Care

Higher efficacy · 100/10051% match

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Ingredients

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Water~40–60%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Plain old water

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Pentylene glycol~5.2–7.7%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Works for

Moisturizing

Used to preserve products, dissolve other ingredients and create a nice product texture

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Sorbitol~3.5–5.2%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Moisturizing

Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improves the product texture

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Erythritol~2.6–3.9%

Key active

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Moisturizing

Helps to attract water to the upper layer of the skin

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Phenoxyethanol~0.5–1%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products

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Betaine~1.6–2.3%

Key active

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Moisturizing

Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improves the product texture

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Panthenol~1.3–1.9%

Hero · Moisturizing

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

MoisturizingReduces rednessReduces irritation

Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can help improve skin barrier function

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Carbomer~1.2–1.8%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Cleansing

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

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Isomalt~0.95–1.4%

Key active

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Moisturizing

Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin

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Saccharomyces cerevisiae extract~0.6–1.35%

Key activeIrritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Works for

Moisturizing

A moisturizing ingredient that works as a humectant to attract water to the upper layer of the skin.

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Disodium edta~0.5–1%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Stabilizes the product formulation

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Ethylhexylglycerin~0.4–0.95%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

A preservative

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Sodium hydroxide~0.4–0.9%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Used to adjust the product's pH

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Biosaccharide gum-1~0.3–0.75%

Key active

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Moisturizing

Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and is claimed to provide a longer-lasting hydration because of its ability to create a water-binding film on the surface of the skin

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Rhodiola rosea root extract~0.2–0.8%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

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Sodium benzoate~0.1–0.45%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

A preservative

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Potassium sorbate~0.1–0.4%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

A preservative

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Homarine hcl~0.1–0.35%

Key activeIrritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Works for

Moisturizing

Might help to improve skin hydration levels

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Pantolactone~0.05–0.25%

Key active

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Moisturizing

Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin

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Lecithin~0.1–0.3%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

CleansingMoisturizing

Used mostly for creating emulsions - helping oil and water mix together. Helps soften the upper layer of the skin

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Rhododendron ferrugineum leaf cell culture extract~0.05–0.15%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

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Citric acid~0.01–0.05%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH

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Lactic acid~0.01–0.05%

Under-dosedIrritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Works for

ExfoliationEvens skin toneMoisturizingAnti-aging

An exfoliating and moisturizing alpha-hydroxy acid (AHA). Typically causes less irritation than other AHAs, for example, glycolic acid. At high concentrations (about 15%), lactic acid can help reduce lines and wrinkles. Recent studies show that lactic acid can support the "good" bacteria living on skin's surface (healthy skin microbiome)

More about Lactic acid

Ingredient list view

Water, Pentylene glycol, Sorbitol, Erythritol, Phenoxyethanol, Betaine, Panthenol, Carbomer, Isomalt, Saccharomyces cerevisiae extract, Disodium edta, Ethylhexylglycerin, Sodium hydroxide, Biosaccharide gum-1, Rhodiola rosea root extract, Sodium benzoate, Potassium sorbate, Homarine hcl, Pantolactone, Lecithin, Rhododendron ferrugineum leaf cell culture extract, Citric acid, Lactic acid

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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.

Side-by-side comparison of this product against its closest alternatives
	BABORSensational Eyes Cooling Eye GelYOUR PRODUCT	Dr. Barbara SturmEye Cream	The Body ShopAloe Soothing Eye & Lip Contour Care	BaleaAqua Eye Roll On
Match	—	53%	51%	48%
Price	—	$143.61	—	$22.75
Shared key ingredients	—	5 of 7	2 of 7	3 of 7
Key difference	—	Glycerin	Alpha-Glucan Oligosaccharide	Glycerin
Irritancy	Low	Low	Low	Low
Drying alcohol	—	—	—	—
	View product	Shop	Shop	Shop

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Sources cited in this review

Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 5 studies and safety reviews.

1
Skin moisturizing effects of panthenol-based formulationspdfs.semanticscholar.org
2
Safety Assessment of Panthenol, Pantothenic Acid, and Derivatives as Used in Cosmeticscir-safety.org
3
Safety Assessment of Panthenol, Pantothenic Acid, and Derivatives as Used in Cosmeticscir-safety.org
4
Epidermal and dermal effects of topical lactic acidncbi.nlm.nih.gov
5
Dual Effects of Alpha-Hydroxy Acids on the Skinpdfs.semanticscholar.org

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