Benefit It's Potent Eye Cream
Works for
2 of 2 advertised claims delivered
MoisturizingPalmitoyl tetrapeptide-7, Dipeptide-2 + 19 moreStrong evidence
“Contains a blend of hydrating botanical extracts”
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: caprylic/capric triglyceride, dimethicone.
The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: dipeptide-2, palmitoyl tetrapeptide-7
Anti-agingDipeptide-2, Palmitoyl tetrapeptide-7 + 1 moreModerate evidence
“Benefit It's Potent! Dark Circle Eye Cream fades dark circles & helps smooth fine lines for brighter, younger-looking eyes.”
This product contains dipeptide-2, palmitoyl tetrapeptide-7. These ingredients 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.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy1 strong irritant: AlcoholMedium risk
Comedogenic2 ingredients rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale2 flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~45–55%
Ethylene/acrylic acid copolymer~5.3–6.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Butylene glycol~4.3–5.2%
- 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 glycolGlycerin~3.2–3.9%
- 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 GlycerinPropylene glycol dicaprylate/dicaprate~2.5–3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Squalane~2.1–2.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An 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 SqualaneCaprylic/capric triglyceride~1.8–2.2%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
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
More about Caprylic/capric triglycerideSteareth-21~1.5–1.8%
Linum usitatissimum seed extract~1.1–1.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Phenoxyethanol~0.5–1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolStearalkonium hectorite~0.7–1%
Cetyl alcohol~0.65–1%
- 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 alcoholStearyl alcohol~0.6–0.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that helps soften the skin
More about Stearyl alcoholHexyldecanol~0.5–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about HexyldecanolSteareth-2~0.45–0.65%
Glyceryl hydroxystearate~0.5–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps oil and water mix together. It is used to stabilize the product formulation and create a thicker product consistency
More about Glyceryl hydroxystearateSodium polyacrylate~0.45–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a gel-like product texture, as well as to stabilize emulsions
More about Sodium polyacrylateAlcohol~0.35–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- High
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
More about AlcoholCaprylyl glycol~0.35–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture
More about Caprylyl glycolPalmitic acid~0.35–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that is naturally present in skin and helps soften it
More about Palmitic acidStearic acid~0.45–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps oil and water mix together and works as an emollient
More about Stearic acidDimethicone~0.3–0.6%
- 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 DimethiconePropylene carbonate~0.3–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Is used to dissolve other ingredients and create nice product texture
More about Propylene carbonateTocopheryl acetate~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A 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 acetateAvena sativa kernel extract~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An effective moisturizing and skin barrier repair ingredient. Helps calm down inflammation and has some anti-oxidant properties
More about Avena sativa kernel extractAlthaea officinalis root extract~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and might help to reduce inflammation
More about Althaea officinalis root extractPrunus amygdalus dulcis fruit extract~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Hesperidin methyl chalcone~0.25–0.45%
- 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 chalconeGlyceryl acrylate/acrylic acid copolymer~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and provide a longer-lasting hydration. Can create a thicker product consistency
More about Glyceryl acrylate/acrylic acid copolymerAcrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Maintains the texture of skincare products. Allows the product to spread evenly. Helps oil and water mix together
More about Acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymerTetrasodium edta~0.25–0.45%
Steareth-20~0.3–0.6%
Tromethamine~0.25–0.45%
Ci 77891~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Sodium hyaluronate~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin
More about Sodium hyaluronateTheobroma cacao extract~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
Pyrus malus fruit extract~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Can have some moisturizing properties due to its sugar content
More about Pyrus malus fruit extractSanguisorba officinalis root extract~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Brassica campestris sterols~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Help soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Brassica campestris sterolsXanthan gum~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a thicker product consistency
More about Xanthan gumSodium citrate~0.2–0.4%
- 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 citratePotassium sorbate~0.2–0.4%
Chlorphenesin~0.16–0.32%
Caprylic/capric/succinic triglyceride~0.25–0.45%
Dipeptide-2~0.15–0.3%
- 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 Dipeptide-2Tocopherol~0.15–0.3%
- 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 TocopherolCitric acid~0.15–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
More about Citric acidEriobotrya japonica leaf extract~0.15–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Plant extract that might be somewhat helpful in neutralizing free radicals in skin
More about Eriobotrya japonica leaf extractPalmitoyl tetrapeptide-7~0.15–0.25%
- 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-7Plankton extract~0.1–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
Can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Plankton extractIngredient list view
Water, Ethylene/acrylic acid copolymer, Butylene glycol, Glycerin, Propylene glycol dicaprylate/dicaprate, Squalane, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Steareth-21, Linum usitatissimum seed extract, Phenoxyethanol, Stearalkonium hectorite, Cetyl alcohol, Stearyl alcohol, Hexyldecanol, Steareth-2, Glyceryl hydroxystearate, Sodium polyacrylate, Alcohol, Caprylyl glycol, Palmitic acid, Stearic acid, Dimethicone, Propylene carbonate, Tocopheryl acetate, Avena sativa kernel extract, Althaea officinalis root extract, Prunus amygdalus dulcis fruit extract, Hesperidin methyl chalcone, Glyceryl acrylate/acrylic acid copolymer, Acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer, Tetrasodium edta, Steareth-20, Tromethamine, Ci 77891, Sodium hyaluronate, Theobroma cacao extract, Pyrus malus fruit extract, Sanguisorba officinalis root extract, Brassica campestris sterols, Xanthan gum, Sodium citrate, Potassium sorbate, Chlorphenesin, Caprylic/capric/succinic triglyceride, Dipeptide-2, Tocopherol, Citric acid, Eriobotrya japonica leaf extract, Palmitoyl tetrapeptide-7, Plankton extract
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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.
| BenefitIt's Potent Eye CreamYOUR PRODUCT | PCA SKINEyeXcellence | StriVectinAnti-Wrinkle Intensive Eye Concentrate for Wrinkles Plus | Image skincareAgeless Total Eye Lift Creme | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 62% | 59% | 58% |
| Price | — | — | $15.00 | $44.51 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 5 of 10 | 7 of 10 | 6 of 10 |
| Key difference | — | Palmitoyl Pentapeptide-4 | Urea | Glycolic Acid |
| Irritancy | Medium | Low | Medium | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | Contains drying alcohol | — | — | — |
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Product summary
"Benefit - It's Potent Eye Cream" has a good moisturizing formula. To work well, any moisturizer needs to include a combination of water-binding and emollient ingredients. Benefit - It's Potent Eye Cream ticks this box. Glycerin, glyceryl acrylate/acrylic acid copolymer, sodium hyaluronate, butylene glycol and caprylyl glycol 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). Palmitoyl tetrapeptide-7, caprylic/capric triglyceride, dimethicone, squalane and brassica campestris sterols 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
- We like that this moisturizer contains peptides (palmitoyl tetrapeptide-7 0.15% - 0.25% and dipeptide-2 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
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.
Price
The product retails for 27.26CA$ in Canada, for 153.41A$ in Australia, for 35.49£ in the United Kingdom, for 310.00HK$ in Hong Kong and for 34.00$ in the United States.
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 12 studies and safety reviews.
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- 5Final Report on the Safety Assessment of Dimethicone Copolyoljournals.sagepub.com
- 6Hesperidin methyl chalcone - a new cosmetic contact allergenncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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