bareMinerals Ageless Genius Firming and Wrinkle Smoothing Eye Cream
Works for
MoisturizingAcetyl dipeptide-1 cetyl ester, Palmitoyl tripeptide-1 + 17 moreWorks well
“Infused with a cocktail of beneficial ingredients, including Mineral Gold, Chamomile Extract and anti-ageing peptides, the ultra-hydrating cream delivers lifting and firming benefits, whilst minimising the look of fine lines and crow's feet for a smoother, more refined texture.”
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:
acetyl hydroxyproline, 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, dimethicone.
The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: acetyl dipeptide-1 cetyl ester, arginine/lysine polypeptide, dipeptide-2, palmitoyl tetrapeptide-7, palmitoyl tripeptide-1
Anti-agingPalmitoyl tripeptide-1, Acetyl dipeptide-1 cetyl ester + 5 moreMay help
“Ageless Genius Firming and Wrinkle Smoothing Eye Cream”
This product contains acetyl dipeptide-1 cetyl ester, arginine/lysine polypeptide, dipeptide-2, palmitoyl tetrapeptide-7, palmitoyl tripeptide-1. There is some human evidence that these ingredients help reduce and prevent fine lines and wrinkles and improve skin elasticity and firmness, though it is smaller or less consistent than the evidence for the best anti-aging ingredients.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy14 flagged ingredientsMedium risk
Comedogenic3 ingredients rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale3 flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~45–55%
Glycerin~4.7–5.8%
- 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 GlycerinButyrospermum parkii butter~4.2–5.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
A 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 butterButylene glycol~3–3.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a nice product texture and help delivery of other ingredients. Might be somewhat helpful in attracting water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Butylene glycolDimethicone~2.4–3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A silicone that helps to reduce water loss from the surface of the skin. Can temporarily "fill in" lines and wrinkles, absorb oil, and create a nice product finish
More about DimethiconeMethyl gluceth-10~1.9–2.4%
Methyl methacrylate/peg/ppg-4/3 methacrylate crosspolymer~1.7–2.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Pentaerythrityl tetraethylhexanoate~1.5–1.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a nice product consistency while softening the upper layer of the skin
More about Pentaerythrityl tetraethylhexanoateHydrogenated polyisobutene~1.3–1.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to improve the product consistency and soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Hydrogenated polyisobuteneSodium acrylate/sodium acryloyldimethyl taurate copolymer~1–1.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a thicker product consistency
More about Sodium acrylate/sodium acryloyldimethyl taurate copolymerTriisostearin~0.7–1.05%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Cetearyl alcohol~0.7–1.05%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 2/5
A non-drying alcohol. Works as an emollient. Helps water and oil mix together and creates a nice product texture
More about Cetearyl alcoholGlyceryl stearate~0.6–0.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that softens the skin and forms a protective layer on its surface. Helps water and oil mix together
More about Glyceryl stearatePeg-100 stearate~0.6–0.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps oil and water mix togehter and creates a nice product texture
More about Peg-100 stearateIsohexadecane~0.55–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Improves the texture of the product and helps soften the skin. Helps oil and water mix together and can be used as a cleansing agent
More about IsohexadecaneDimethicone crosspolymer~0.45–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a thicker product texture. Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and might be able to prevent moisture loss from its surface
More about Dimethicone crosspolymerPolysorbate 80~0.45–0.7%
Ethylhexylglycerin~0.4–0.6%
Chamomilla recutita flower extract~0.3–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- High
Plant extract that can have healing and anti-inflammatory properties. It is a potential allergen and can be irritating
More about Chamomilla recutita flower extractPanax ginseng root extract~0.35–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that might have some anti-inflammatory properties, but solid evidence is lacking. It can be irritating
More about Panax ginseng root extractFagus sylvatica bud extract~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Euphrasia officinalis extract~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Cola acuminata seed extract~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A plant extract that might have some anti-oxidant properties, but research is missing
More about Cola acuminata seed extractXanthan gum~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a thicker product consistency
More about Xanthan gumCitric acid~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
More about Citric acidSilica~0.45–0.65%
Gold~0.25–0.5%
Tocopherol~0.3–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Pure 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 TocopherolCetyl alcohol~0.3–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A non-drying alcohol that works to soften the skin and stabilize product formulations helping oil and water mix together
More about Cetyl alcoholSorbitan laurate~0.3–0.55%
Sodium citrate~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps to control the skin's pH level. Maintains the skin's natural film of amino-lactic acids and oils. Helps to preserve products
More about Sodium citrateSorbitan oleate~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
- Comedogenicity
- 2/5
Helps oil and water mix together
More about Sorbitan oleateHesperidin methyl chalcone~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- High
Might help neutralize free radicals in skin. Is claimed to be able to improve the appearance of undereye darkness but evidence is missing. Can be an allergen and cause irritation
More about Hesperidin methyl chalconeCarbomer~0.25–0.5%
- 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 CarbomerSteareth-20~0.35–0.65%
Chlorhexidine digluconate~0.15–0.3%
Sodium metaphosphate~0.25–0.5%
Hydroxyethylcellulose~0.3–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to thicken product formulations and create gel-like textures
More about HydroxyethylcellulosePotassium sorbate~0.25–0.5%
Sodium metabisulfite~0.1–0.2%
Saccharide hydrolysate~0.25–0.45%
Trisodium edta~0.25–0.45%
Acetyl dipeptide-1 cetyl ester~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A type of peptide. Peptides are excellent moisturizers and might be able support collagen production reducing fine lines and wrinkles
More about Acetyl dipeptide-1 cetyl esterPolysorbate 20~0.25–0.5%
Dipeptide-2~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A type of peptide. Peptides are excellent moisturizers and might be able support collagen production reducing fine lines and wrinkles
More about Dipeptide-2Palmitoyl tripeptide-1~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A type of peptide. Peptides are excellent moisturizers and might be able support collagen production reducing fine lines and wrinkles
More about Palmitoyl tripeptide-1Palmitoyl tetrapeptide-7~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A type of peptide. Peptides are excellent moisturizers and might be able support collagen production reducing fine lines and wrinkles
More about Palmitoyl tetrapeptide-7Arginine/lysine polypeptide~0.15–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A type of peptide. Peptides are excellent moisturizers and might be able support collagen production reducing fine lines and wrinkles
More about Arginine/lysine polypeptideAcetyl hydroxyproline~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An amino-acid that can support ceramides production in skin and reduce water-loss
More about Acetyl hydroxyprolinePhenoxyethanol~0.15–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolIron oxides~0.1–0.15%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An umbrella term for the following three colorants: CI 77491, CI 77492, CI 77499. They might be able to offer some protection against visible light, but the degree of the protection is not clear
More about Iron oxidesIngredient list view
Water, Glycerin, Butyrospermum parkii butter, Butylene glycol, Dimethicone, Methyl gluceth-10, Methyl methacrylate/peg/ppg-4/3 methacrylate crosspolymer, Pentaerythrityl tetraethylhexanoate, Hydrogenated polyisobutene, Sodium acrylate/sodium acryloyldimethyl taurate copolymer, Triisostearin, Cetearyl alcohol, Glyceryl stearate, Peg-100 stearate, Isohexadecane, Dimethicone crosspolymer, Polysorbate 80, Ethylhexylglycerin, Chamomilla recutita flower extract, Panax ginseng root extract, Fagus sylvatica bud extract, Euphrasia officinalis extract, Cola acuminata seed extract, Xanthan gum, Citric acid, Silica, Gold, Tocopherol, Cetyl alcohol, Sorbitan laurate, Sodium citrate, Sorbitan oleate, Hesperidin methyl chalcone, Carbomer, Steareth-20, Chlorhexidine digluconate, Sodium metaphosphate, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Potassium sorbate, Sodium metabisulfite, Saccharide hydrolysate, Trisodium edta, Acetyl dipeptide-1 cetyl ester, Polysorbate 20, Dipeptide-2, Palmitoyl tripeptide-1, Palmitoyl tetrapeptide-7, Arginine/lysine polypeptide, Acetyl hydroxyproline, Phenoxyethanol, Iron oxides
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| Price | — | $33.24 | $15.99 | $17.77 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 8 of 11 | 6 of 11 | 5 of 11 |
| Key difference | — | Adenosine | Ascorbyl Glucoside | Acetyl Octapeptide-3 |
| Irritancy | Medium | Medium | Medium | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | Contains drying alcohol | — |
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Product summary
Based on the ingredients included, "bareMinerals - Ageless Genius Firming and Wrinkle Smoothing Eye Cream" works well for moisturizing the skin. This moisturizer uses a good combo of humectants and emollients. These both types of ingredients are essentials for improving the skin hydration and keeping the skin barrier healthy. Humectants in this product (acetyl hydroxyproline, glycerin, saccharide hydrolysate and butylene glycol) 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 (palmitoyl tetrapeptide-7, palmitoyl tripeptide-1, acetyl hydroxyproline, butyrospermum parkii butter and dimethicone) help to reduce the moisture loss from the skin. They also soften the skin surface and relieve the feeling of dryness and tightness.
Ingredient callouts
- We like that this moisturizer contains peptides (palmitoyl tripeptide-1 0.20% - 0.40%, palmitoyl tetrapeptide-7 0.20% - 0.35%, acetyl dipeptide-1 cetyl ester 0.25% - 0.45%, arginine/lysine polypeptide 0.15% - 0.30% and dipeptide-2 0.20% - 0.35%). There are many different kind of peptides and they are naturally present in our skin. They all are a combination of amino-acids. Some of them work as natural anti-biotics, promote wound-healing and production of collagen. The science is still not settled on how effective peptides in skincare are, but it is very likely that they have a benefit. Peptides might help restore the skin barrier and fight the signs of aging. At the very least, peptides work as humectants: they attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improve its hydration.
Irritation risk
This moisturizer contains actives that can be irritating. 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.
About the brand
According to Cruelty-Free Kitty "bareMinerals" is cruelty free, but its parent company is not.
Price
The product retails for 58.95$ in the United States and for 29.60£ in the United Kingdom.
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 17 studies and safety reviews.
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- 2
- 3Final Report on the Safety Assessment of Dimethicone Copolyoljournals.sagepub.com
- 4Safety Assessment of Pentaerythrityl Tetraesters as Used in Cosmeticsjournals.sagepub.com
- 5
- 6Ginseng in Dermatology: A Reviewncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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