PRODUCT REVIEW

Balance Active Formula Skincare Snake Venom Eye Cream

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Anti-aging
Anti-oxidation
Moisturizing

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Key actives

Superoxide dismutase 0.15% - 0.5%Dipeptide diaminobutyroyl benzylamide diacetate 0.05% - 0.15%

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Product summary

"Balance Active Formula - Skincare Snake Venom Eye Cream" 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 (glycerin, soluble collagen, glycine soja protein and hydrolyzed rice protein) 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). Caprylic/capric triglyceride, cetearyl alcohol, glycine soja protein and glyceryl stearate in this product help decrease the water evoporation from the skin, so that it stays hydrated for longer. These ingredients also soften the skin and take away the feeling of tightness and dryness.

Ingredient callouts

This moistruizer also contains peptides (dipeptide diaminobutyroyl benzylamide diacetate 0.05% - 0.15%). Peptides is a very big group of ingredients. They all consist of a different combination of amino-acids. Our skin produces peptides naturally. Some of them work as natural anti-biotics, promote wound-healing and production of collagen. The scientists are still studying how effective the topical application of peptides is, but it is very likely that peptides in skincare are helpful. They might be able to support skin barrier restoration and even have an anti-aging benefit. At the very least, they certainly help attract water to the skin and support the hydration in this way.

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.

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The product retails at around 4.30£ in the United Kingdom.

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What can the product work for?

Anti-aging

What does the product description say?

Snake Venom Eye Cream contains SYN®-AKE , a patented active ingredient which is similar to a peptide found in the Temple Viper’s venom, Marine Collagen to help smooth and protect skin structure and 2% REGU-AGE , a complex of rice and soy peptides, to help reduce the appearance of under-eye dark circles and bags.

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This product contains dipeptide diaminobutyroyl benzylamide diacetate. This ingredient 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.

dipeptide diaminobutyroyl benzylamide diacetate 0.05% - 0.15%

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Concentration: Effectiveness: MEDIUM

A type of peptide. Peptides are excellent moisturizers and might be able support collagen production reducing fine lines and wrinkles

glycine soja protein 0.2% - 0.7%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: LOW

A plant extract that helps to attract water to the upper layer of the skin and soften it. It might be helpful in neutralizing free radicals. It might be somewhat helpful for evening out the skin tone. It might be able to support elastin production but solid research is lacking

Moisturizing

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, soluble collagen.

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, cetearyl alcohol.

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

caprylic/capric triglyceride 2.8% - 4.2%

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

dipeptide diaminobutyroyl benzylamide diacetate 0.05% - 0.15%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

A type of peptide. Peptides are excellent moisturizers and might be able support collagen production reducing fine lines and wrinkles

glycerin 4.5% - 6.7%

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

Anti-oxidation

This product contains antioxidants (superoxide dismutase) that can help neutralize free radicals in skin. By doing so, they can lessen the damage the skin gets from the UV light (sun).

superoxide dismutase 0.15% - 0.5%

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Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

An antioxidant enzyme that is naturally present in skin. It can help support skin barrier function and reduce inflammation in skin. It is used in topical medications for inflammatory skin conditions including atopic dermatitis (eczema) and psoriasis. There are three types of natural Superoxide Dismutase in human skin. The compound used in topical treatments and cosmetics are mimics of typically one of these natural variants

glycine soja protein 0.2% - 0.7%

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Concentration: Effectiveness: LOW

hydrolyzed rice protein 0.4% - 0.95%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: LOW

Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Might have some anti-oxidant properties

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Ingredients & concentrations

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Key Actives

superoxide dismutase 0.15% - 0.5%

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Works for: Anti-inflammatory, Moisturizing, Anti-oxidation

dipeptide diaminobutyroyl benzylamide diacetate 0.05% - 0.15%

Irritation risk:

Works for: Moisturizing, Anti-aging

A type of peptide. Peptides are excellent moisturizers and might be able support collagen production reducing fine lines and wrinkles

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Potential irritants

caprylic/capric triglyceride 2.8% - 4.2%

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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

cetearyl glucoside 1.4% - 2.2%

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Works for: Cleansing

Helps water and oil in the product mix well together and improves product texture

Comodogenic ingredients

cetearyl alcohol 2.1% - 3.1%

Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: Medium

Works for: Cleansing, Moisturizing

A non-drying alcohol. Works as an emollient. Helps water and oil mix together and creates a nice product texture

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water 40% - 60%

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Plain old water

glycerin 4.5% - 6.7%

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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

neopentyl glycol diethylhexanoate 3.6% - 5.4%

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Ingredient list view

Water, Glycerin, Neopentyl glycol diethylhexanoate, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Cetearyl alcohol, Glyceryl stearate, Cetearyl glucoside, Sodium stearoyl lactylate, Phenoxyethanol, Acacia senegal gum, Carbomer, Hydrolyzed rice protein, Disodium edta, Ethylhexylglycerin, Hydrolyzed rhizobian gum, Sodium hydroxide, Glycine soja protein, Sodium benzoate, Superoxide dismutase, Soluble collagen, Potassium sorbate, Sodium dextran sulfate, Benzoic acid, Sorbic acid, Dipeptide diaminobutyroyl benzylamide diacetate

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Key ingredients	dipeptide diaminobutyroyl benzylamide diacetate caprylic/capric triglyceride +3 more	Common: dipeptide diaminobutyroyl benzylamide diacetate superoxide dismutase +2 more Other: dipeptide-2 ascorbyl glucoside +25 more	Common: dipeptide diaminobutyroyl benzylamide diacetate caprylic/capric triglyceride +2 more Other: dimethicone hyaluronic acid +4 more	Common: dipeptide diaminobutyroyl benzylamide diacetate superoxide dismutase +2 more Other: dipeptide-2 ascorbyl glucoside +25 more	Common: dipeptide diaminobutyroyl benzylamide diacetate superoxide dismutase +2 more Other: tripeptide-1 hexapeptide-11 +22 more	Common: dipeptide diaminobutyroyl benzylamide diacetate glycerin +1 more Other: acetyl hexapeptide-8 isomalt +3 more	Common: dipeptide diaminobutyroyl benzylamide diacetate glycerin +1 more Other: biotinoyl tripeptide-1 niacinamide +26 more	Common: dipeptide diaminobutyroyl benzylamide diacetate glycerin +1 more Other: acetyl hexapeptide-8 isomalt +3 more	Common: dipeptide diaminobutyroyl benzylamide diacetate superoxide dismutase +1 more Other: salicylic acid retinyl palmitate +19 more	Common: dipeptide diaminobutyroyl benzylamide diacetate glycerin +1 more Other: palmitoyl tetrapeptide-7 palmitoyl tripeptide-1 +5 more	Common: dipeptide diaminobutyroyl benzylamide diacetate caprylic/capric triglyceride +1 more Other: niacinamide adenosine +10 more	Common: dipeptide diaminobutyroyl benzylamide diacetate caprylic/capric triglyceride +1 more Other: acetyl octapeptide-3 dipeptide-2 +15 more
Irritancy	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY HIGH	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY HIGH	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY HIGH
Potential Irritants	sorbic acid Has skin benefit? benzoic acid Has skin benefit? +7 more	n-hydroxysuccinimide Has skin benefit? actinidia chinensis fruit extract Has skin benefit? +30 more	sodium hyaluronate crosspolymer Has skin benefit? hexylene glycol Has skin benefit? +6 more	n-hydroxysuccinimide Has skin benefit? actinidia chinensis fruit extract Has skin benefit? +30 more	phenethyl alcohol Has skin benefit? decyl glucoside Has skin benefit? +12 more	benzyl alcohol Has skin benefit? aesculus hippocastanum seed extract Has skin benefit? +13 more	niacin Has skin benefit? retinyl acetate Has skin benefit? +18 more	benzyl alcohol Has skin benefit? aesculus hippocastanum seed extract Has skin benefit? +13 more	salicylic acid Has skin benefit? retinyl palmitate Has skin benefit? +10 more	linalool Has skin benefit? limonene Has skin benefit? +19 more	parfum Has skin benefit? chamomilla recutita flower extract Has skin benefit? +12 more	retinyl palmitate Has skin benefit? hesperidin methyl chalcone Has skin benefit? +26 more
All ingredients	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +23 more	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +76 more	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +22 more	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +76 more	water Has skin benefit? isononyl isononanoate Has skin benefit? +71 more	water Has skin benefit? aloe barbadensis leaf juice Has skin benefit? +36 more	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +97 more	water Has skin benefit? aloe barbadensis leaf juice Has skin benefit? +34 more	water Has skin benefit? cyclopentasiloxane Has skin benefit? +53 more	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +40 more	water Has skin benefit? vegetable oil Has skin benefit? +42 more	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +58 more

PRODUCT REVIEW

Balance Active Formula Skincare Snake Venom Eye Cream

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Anti-aging

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Moisturizing

Anti-oxidation

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