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“The active agent complex made specifically for the needs of the eye area including pomegranate, caffeine, green tea and probiotics gives off intense moisture, reduces tear sacs and shadows under the eyes and prevents the initial signs of ageing such as wrinkles arising from dry skin.”
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:
biosaccharide gum-1, 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: butyrospermum parkii butter, simmondsia chinensis seed oil.
The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: panthenol
“The active agent complex made specifically for the needs of the eye area including pomegranate, caffeine, green tea and probiotics gives off intense moisture, reduces tear sacs and shadows under the eyes and prevents the initial signs of ageing such as wrinkles arising from dry skin.”
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.These ingredients - butyrospermum parkii butter, camellia sinensis leaf extract - could be helpful for preventing or repairing signs of aging in theory, but there is no evidence that it actually works.
This ingredient camellia sinensis leaf extract might be able to help neutralize free radicals in skin and help it fight off some of the sun damage.
This product contains antioxidants (camellia sinensis leaf extract, punica granatum extract) that might be able to help neutralize free radicals in skin to lessen the damage it gets from the UV light (sun). There is not enough evidence to confirm their effectiveness in skin though.
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Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Polyglyceryl-6 stearateOne 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 GlycerinSoftens 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 oilA plant oil that helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Macadamia integrifolia seed oilA non-drying alcohol. Works as an emollient. Helps water and oil mix together and creates a nice product texture
More about Cetearyl alcoholAn emollient that helps soften the skin
More about Cetearyl ethylhexanoateA great moisturising ingredient that softens the skin and reduces water loss from its upper layer. It also can be helpful in protecting skin from free radicals
More about Butyrospermum parkii butterA more stable but less bio-available form of vitamin E compared to Tocopherol. Might help moisturize and protect the skin from free radicals, but mostly used in low concentrations to stabilize other ingredients.
More about Tocopheryl acetateHelps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can help improve skin barrier function
More about PanthenolA preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolCan contain potent anti-oxidant compounds (abbreviated ECG, GCG, EGC, and EGCG) that might help protect the skin from free radicals. Can help calm down inflammation and has some anti-bacterial properties. Unfortunately, these antioxidants are unstable and lose their effectiveness very quickly in products. The concentration of the antioxidant compounds in the extract also tends to be low to be effective in topical formulation
More about Camellia sinensis leaf extractA plant extract that can help neutralize free radicals in skin and even out the skin tone, but is typically used in products in a concentration that is too low to be effective
More about Punica granatum extractA "broth" with parts of dead cells of lactobacteria. Might be helpful supporting diverse microbiome in skin, but evidence is lacking
More about Lactobacillus ferment lysateHelps create a thicker or gel-like product texture. It is not a surfactant but can be used in gentle cleansing formulations
More about CarbomerAn emollient that helps soften the skin. Could be comedogenic
More about Isopropyl myristateA fermentation product created by bacteria Lactobacillus. The fermented product has anti-bacterial properties and might be helpful in calming down inflammation, but studies are lacking. Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Can be used as a preservative
More about Lactobacillus fermentHelps calm down inflammation in skin and can help reduce itching. Helps to repair the skin barrier and keep skin hydrated
More about AllantoinCan work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
More about Citric acidMight be helpful in neutralizing free radicals. Can have a dehydration effect that might somewhat decrease the look of puffy eyes
More about CaffeineHelps to retain moisture by creating a protective barrier on the skin. Rich in fatty acids. Improves product texture and helps with the penetration of other ingredients.
More about Hydrogenated lecithinHelps 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
More about Biosaccharide gum-1Used mostly for creating emulsions - helping oil and water mix together. Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about LecithinBeing a lipid soluble form of vitamin C, it is more stable and can penetrate the skin better than L-Ascorbic acid. It is effective in protecting the skin from free radicals, as well as evening the skin tone, but is less effective in stimulating collagen production compared to L-Ascorbic acid.
More about Ascorbyl palmitateAn 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 acidAn emollient that softens the skin and forms a protective layer on its surface. Helps water and oil mix together
More about Glyceryl stearateAn oil naturally present in skin. Works as an emollient to soften the skin and form a protective layer on its surface without a greasy feeling.
More about SqualaneHelps attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about PantolactoneHelps oil and water mix together. Can be irritating
More about Glyceryl oleateA plant extract that can help to attract water to the upper layer of the skin and might have some anti-oxidant and anti-inflammatory properties
More about Chlorella vulgaris extractUsed to thicken the product formulation and might help to add minerals to the surface of the skin. It is used in scrubs as a physical exfoliant. Can increase sensitivity to other ingredients if left on the skin or used in high concentration
More about Maris salUsed to stabilize the product formulation and can help absorb oil
More about MaltodextrinPure 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 TocopherolWater, Polyglyceryl-6 stearate, Glycerin, Simmondsia chinensis seed oil, Macadamia integrifolia seed oil, Cetearyl alcohol, Cetearyl ethylhexanoate, Butyrospermum parkii butter, Tocopheryl acetate, Panthenol, Phenoxyethanol, Bentonite, Camellia sinensis leaf extract, Punica granatum extract, Lactobacillus ferment lysate, Carbomer, Isopropyl myristate, Unknown, Olive oil decyl esters, Ethylhexylglycerin, Lactobacillus ferment, Disodium edta, Allantoin, Sodium sulfite, Sodium hydroxide, Citric acid, Caffeine, Hydrated silica, Hydrogenated lecithin, Biosaccharide gum-1, Lecithin, Phenethyl alcohol, Ascorbyl palmitate, Lactic acid, Glyceryl stearate, Squalane, Pantolactone, Glyceryl oleate, Chlorella vulgaris extract, Maris sal, Maltodextrin, Hydrolyzed royal jelly protein, Tocopherol
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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.
| BABORSkinovage Vitalizing Eye Cream 4YOUR PRODUCT | ISANAQ10 Anti-Wrinkle Eye Cream | |
|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 50% |
| Price | $59.42 | $4.89−$54.53 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 6 of 15 |
| Key difference | — | Sunflower Seed Oil |
| Irritancy | Medium | Low |
| Drying alcohol | — | — |
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Judging from the ingredient list, "BABOR - Skinovage Vitalizing Eye Cream 4" works well for improving skin hydration To work well, any moisturizer needs to include a combination of water-binding and emollient ingredients. BABOR - Skinovage Vitalizing Eye Cream 4 ticks this box. Panthenol, biosaccharide gum-1, glycerin, lactobacillus ferment and pantolactone in this product (humectants) attract water molecules to the upper layer of the skin (the water comes from the outside air or from the deeper layers of the skin if the air is dry). Emollients in this formulation (isopropyl myristate, butyrospermum parkii butter, simmondsia chinensis seed oil, squalane and cetearyl alcohol) help to reduce the moisture loss from the skin. They also soften the skin surface and relieve the feeling of dryness and tightness.
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 medium. 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.
The product retails for 44.45£ in the United Kingdom.
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Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 18 studies and safety reviews.
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