"bareMinerals - Skinlongevity Vital Power Eye Gel Cream" is a well-rounded moisturizing product. As we expect from a proper moisturizer, the formula includes a combo of effective humectants and emollients. These are the two different types of ingredients that are essential for improving the skin hydration and supporting a healthy skin barrier. Humectants in this product (glycerin, glyceryl acrylate/acrylic acid copolymer, pantolactone, sodium hyaluronate 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 (jojoba esters, butyrospermum parkii butter, dimethicone, coco-caprylate/caprate and coconut alkanes) help to reduce the moisture loss from the skin. They also soften the skin surface and relieve the feeling of dryness and tightness.

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We love that this moisturizer contains a good concentration of niacinamide 2.30% - 2.80%. Niacinamide is a perfect active in a moistruizer because it helps calm down inflamation in skin and support the skin barrier. More than that, it is helpful for most common skin concerns: it helps regulat oil production, help reduce acne and clogged pores, improve skin tone and prevent pigmentation marks. It also helps fight photodamage.
We like that this moisturizer contains peptides (palmitoyl tripeptide-5 0.15% - 0.30%). 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 some common irritants, including those without a benefit 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.

About the brand

According to Cruelty-Free Kitty "bareMinerals" is cruelty free, but its parent company is not.

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The product retails for 24.00£ in the United Kingdom.

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What can the product work for?

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Exfoliation

Anti-aging

What does the product description say?

Finally, an innovative Peptide Complex promotes skin health, enhancing the production of collagen to strengthen the skin’s natural barriers.

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This product can help reduce and prevent fine lines and wrinkles, improve skin elasticity and firmness because it contains niacinamide.

These ingredients in the product can also be helpful, even though there is less evidence for their effectiveness: ascorbyl glucoside, palmitoyl tripeptide-5.

Keep in mind that it typically takes at least 6 weeks to notice any results because the changes that are needed to improve fine lines and elasticity happen in the deeper layers of the skin. No topical anti-aging product can “erase” wrinkles or fully reverse signs of aging.

niacinamide 2.3% - 2.8%

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Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

Is proven to be effective in reducing blemishes, evening out skin tone and helping to improve lines and wrinkles. It helps the skin to repair sun damage, calm down inflammation and keep maintain good levels of moisture. The concentration of about 2% is effective for supporting the skin barrier and evening out the skin tone. Concentration of 4-6% is better for helping with acne and balancing the sebum production

palmitoyl tripeptide-5 0.15% - 0.3%

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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

ascorbyl glucoside 1.2% - 1.5%

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Concentration: Effectiveness: MEDIUM

A vitamin C derivative that is more stable but less potent than pure form of vitamin C. Has a potential to boost collagen production, nutralise free radicals and reduce hyperpigmentation, but the required concentration is likely to be much higher than for the pure form of vitamin C, limiting the ingredient's effectiveness in products

Evens skin tone

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Simultaneously, Lempuyang Ginger Extract works to brighten the complexion, clarifying the skin to even the tone.

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This product can help reduce hypepigmentation and even out the skin tone because it contains the following effective ingredients: niacinamide

The following ingredient (ingredients) in this product might be helpful, but there is no evidence to confirm that it actually can help even out the skin tone: ascorbyl glucoside.

Keep in mind that you would need to apply any topical skincare targetted at hypigmentation consistently for a couple of months to get a result. No topical skincare product can help get rid of hyperpigmentation (including post-acne marks and age spots) instantly.

niacinamide 2.3% - 2.8%

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Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

ascorbyl glucoside 1.2% - 1.5%

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Concentration: Effectiveness: MEDIUM

Moisturizing

What does the product description say?

Powered by Long Life Herb, the cream works to improves the skin’s strength and resilience, locking in hydration for longer.

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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, glyceryl acrylate/acrylic acid copolymer.

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: niacinamide, palmitoyl tripeptide-5

glycerin 4.3% - 5.3%

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

glyceryl acrylate/acrylic acid copolymer 0.25% - 0.45%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and provide a longer-lasting hydration. Can create a thicker product consistency

jojoba esters 1% - 1.2%

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Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

An emollient made of jojoba oil. Helps soften the skin and support its barrier function

Anti-oxidation

This product contains antioxidants (ascorbyl glucoside) 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.

ascorbyl glucoside 1.2% - 1.5%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: MEDIUM

butyrospermum parkii butter 1.6% - 2%

Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High

Concentration: Effectiveness: LOW

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

dunaliella salina extract 0.35% - 0.65%

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Concentration: Effectiveness: LOW

A green micro-algae extract that might help neutralize free radicals in skin, but solid evidence is lacking. It helps to soften the upper layer of the skin

Exfoliation

What does the product description say?

Simultaneously, Lempuyang Ginger Extract works to brighten the complexion, clarifying the skin to even the tone.

Source: Lookfantastic

This product does not contain effective exfoliating ingredients. It might be able to deliver physical exfoliation, that is scrub off some of the dead cells on the surface of the skin. We do not recommend physical exfoliation, because it is not uniform (some bits of skin can get exfoliated too much while others not at all). It can also traumatize the skin and aggrevate acne and other skin conditions.

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Ingredients & concentrations

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Key Actives

niacinamide 2.3% - 2.8%

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Works for: Evens skin tone, Anti-blemish, Anti-aging, Moisturizing, Reduces irritation, Anti-inflammatory, Reduces redness, Antibacterial

tocopherol 0.25% - 0.45%

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

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

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Potential irritants

citrus unshiu peel extract 0.45% - 0.65%

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alcohol 0.25% - 0.45%

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Works for: Antibacterial

Can be drying and contribute to skin irritation. Used in formulars to dissolve other ingredients, create a thinner product consistency or for its antibacterial properties

Comodogenic ingredients

butyrospermum parkii butter 1.6% - 2%

Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High

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

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

coconut alkanes 0.6% - 0.9%

Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: Medium

Works for: Moisturizing

An emollient that helps soften the skin

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water 45% - 55%

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Plain old water

glycerin 4.3% - 5.3%

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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

propanediol 3.9% - 4.8%

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Acts as a solvent for other ingredients. Speeds up the absorption of other ingredients into the skin

Ingredient list view

Water, Glycerin, Propanediol, Dipropylene glycol, Niacinamide, Pentaerythrityl tetraethylhexanoate, Butyrospermum parkii butter, Dimethicone, Ascorbyl glucoside, Jojoba esters, Theobroma grandiflorum seed butter, Coconut alkanes, Agar, Nylon-12, Peucedanum japonicum leaf/stem extract, Citrus unshiu peel extract, Dunaliella salina extract, Unknown, Zingiber aromaticus extract, Acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer, Polyacrylate crosspolymer-6, Isoamyl laurate, Panthenol, Potassium hydroxide, Tocopherol, Coco-caprylate/caprate, Alcohol, Butylene glycol, Sodium polyacrylate starch, Xanthan gum, Sodium citrate, Glyceryl acrylate/acrylic acid copolymer, Sodium metaphosphate, Citric acid, T-butyl alcohol, Sodium hyaluronate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Palmitoyl tripeptide-5, Pantolactone, Potassium sorbate, Succinoglycan, Sodium benzoate, Phenoxyethanol

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Key ingredients	niacinamide ascorbyl glucoside +11 more	Common: niacinamide palmitoyl tripeptide-5 +4 more Other: copper tripeptide-1 hexapeptide-11 +25 more	Common: niacinamide palmitoyl tripeptide-5 +3 more Other: caprooyl tetrapeptide-3 palmitoyl tripeptide-38 +7 more	Common: niacinamide panthenol +3 more Other: acetyl tetrapeptide-5 tetrahexyldecyl ascorbate +7 more	Common: niacinamide panthenol +5 more Other: retinol salicylic acid +9 more	Common: niacinamide palmitoyl tripeptide-5 +6 more Other: ceramide 3 caprylic/capric triglyceride +6 more	Common: niacinamide palmitoyl tripeptide-5 +4 more Other: copper tripeptide-1 hexapeptide-11 +25 more	Common: niacinamide palmitoyl tripeptide-5 +4 more Other: oligopeptide-32 octapeptide-7 +31 more	Common: niacinamide panthenol +2 more Other: acetyl hexapeptide-8 palmitoyl tetrapeptide-7 +5 more	Common: niacinamide panthenol +4 more Other: anhydroxylitol urea +7 more	Common: niacinamide panthenol +2 more Other: camellia sinensis extract hamamelis virginiana extract	Common: niacinamide panthenol +2 more Other: adenosine ceramide np +7 more
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Potential Irritants	alcohol Has skin benefit? citrus unshiu peel extract Has skin benefit? +16 more	citrus aurantium amara flower extract Has skin benefit? ascorbic acid Has skin benefit? +20 more	salix alba bark extract Has skin benefit? disodium edta Has skin benefit? +4 more	caprylyl glycol Has skin benefit? citric acid Has skin benefit? +9 more	albizia julibrissin bark extract Has skin benefit? hippophae rhamnoides fruit oil Has skin benefit? +8 more	citrus aurantifolia fruit extract Has skin benefit? phenethyl alcohol Has skin benefit? +13 more	citrus aurantium amara flower extract Has skin benefit? ascorbic acid Has skin benefit? +20 more	disodium edta Has skin benefit? chlorphenesin Has skin benefit? +10 more	alcohol Has skin benefit? n-hydroxysuccinimide Has skin benefit? +10 more	pullulan Has skin benefit? citric acid Has skin benefit? +6 more	alcohol denat. Has skin benefit? hamamelis virginiana extract Has skin benefit? +5 more	sodium hyaluronate crosspolymer Has skin benefit? disodium edta Has skin benefit? +8 more
All ingredients	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +41 more	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +83 more	water Has skin benefit? cyclopentasiloxane Has skin benefit? +30 more	water Has skin benefit? aloe barbadensis leaf juice Has skin benefit? +30 more	retinol Has skin benefit? unknown Has skin benefit? +43 more	water Has skin benefit? caprylic/capric triglyceride Has skin benefit? +45 more	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +83 more	collagen extract Has skin benefit? vinyl dimethicone Has skin benefit? +65 more	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +27 more	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +32 more	water Has skin benefit? propylene glycol Has skin benefit? +18 more	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +27 more

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