Biopelle Dark Circle Relief Cream

Biopelle Dark Circle Relief Cream

Efficacy25/100IrritancyMedium
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0 of 2 advertised claims delivered

Anti-aging
No ingredient credited for this claim
Limited evidence
What the product description says
“Infused with light-diffusing mineral pigments, the eye cream leaves the eye contour looking instantly brightened and refreshed with long-term improvements.”
Source: Skinstore

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.

Evens skin tone
No ingredient credited for this claim
No evidence
What the product description says
“Tackle discoloration with the Biopelle Dark Circle Relief Cream; an advanced, dermatologist grade treatment specially formulated to alleviate the appearance of dark circles and hyperpigmentation.”
Source: Skinstore

Effective ingredients missing or their concentration is too low

Moisturizing
Not advertised by the brand · Paraffinum liquidum, Caprylic/capric triglyceride + 6 more
Strong evidence

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: cyclomethicone, 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: caprylic/capric triglyceride, cyclomethicone.

The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: paraffinum liquidum

Paraffinum liquidumHero· Emollient, OcclusiveEffect: HighMineral oil. One of the most effective and well studied occlusive and emollient moisturizing ingredients. Helps reduce moisture loss in skin and repair skin barrier function~3–3.6%
Caprylic/capric triglycerideKey active· Emollient, OcclusiveEffect: HighA good mix of fatty acids that forms a protective layer on the skin. Improves the shelf life of products. Derived from coconut and glycerin~3.8–4.6%
CyclomethiconeKey active· Humectant, EmollientEffect: HighA type of silicone that leaves a nice silky finish on the skin and can help soften its upper layer~2.4–2.9%
GlycerinKey active· HumectantEffect: HighOne of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant~2.2–2.7%
Sodium pcaKey active· HumectantEffect: HighNaturally present in skin and helps to attract water to its upper layer~1.6–2%
C12-15 alkyl benzoateKey active· EmollientEffect: MediumEnhances the product texture and makes it more spreadable. Helps reduce water loss from the outer layer of skin. Extands the shelf life by preventing bacteria growth~4.9–6%
PhospholipidsKey activeEffect: MediumEmollients that are naturaly present in skin. In addition, they help water and oil mix together in the product~1.2–1.5%
Lecithin· EmollientEffect: LowUsed mostly for creating emulsions - helping oil and water mix together. Helps soften the upper layer of the skin~1.9–2.3%

Can it cause trouble?

Irritancy
1 strong irritant: Alcohol
Medium risk
We flagged 6 ingredients with irritancy potential. Severity depends on your sensitivity threshold; the table lists the worst offenders first.
IngredientFunctionIrritationEst. amount
AlcoholCan be drying and contribute to skin irritation. Used in formulars to dissolve other ingredients, create a thinner product consistency or for its antibacterial propertiesHigh~8.1–9.9%est.
Caprylic/capric triglycerideA good mix of fatty acids that forms a protective layer on the skin. Improves the shelf life of products. Derived from coconut and glycerinMedium~3.8–4.6%est.
TriethanolamineUsed to adjust pH of the product and can help improve the product's smellMedium~0.6–0.85%est.
Disodium edtaStabilizes the product formulationMedium~0.45–0.7%est.
BhtA preservativeMedium~0.25–0.45%est.
BhaHelps preserve the product formulationMedium~0.25–0.45%est.
Comedogenic
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Ingredients

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Water~45–55%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Plain old water

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Alcohol~8.1–9.9%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
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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

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C12-15 alkyl benzoate~4.9–6%
Key active
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

Enhances the product texture and makes it more spreadable. Helps reduce water loss from the outer layer of skin. Extands the shelf life by preventing bacteria growth

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Caprylic/capric triglyceride~3.8–4.6%
Key activeIrritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
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

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Paraffinum liquidum~3–3.6%
Hero · Moisturizing
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

Mineral oil. One of the most effective and well studied occlusive and emollient moisturizing ingredients. Helps reduce moisture loss in skin and repair skin barrier function

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Cyclomethicone~2.4–2.9%
Key active
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

A type of silicone that leaves a nice silky finish on the skin and can help soften its upper layer

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Glycerin~2.2–2.7%
Key active
Irritation risk
Low
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

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Lecithin~1.9–2.3%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
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CleansingMoisturizing

Used mostly for creating emulsions - helping oil and water mix together. Helps soften the upper layer of the skin

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Sodium pca~1.6–2%
Key active
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

Naturally present in skin and helps to attract water to its upper layer

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Mica~1.5–1.8%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Creates an illusion of smoother and more radiant skin tone. Adds shimmer to the skin by reflecting light

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Phospholipids~1.2–1.5%
Key active
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

Emollients that are naturaly present in skin. In addition, they help water and oil mix together in the product

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Phytonadione epoxide~1–1.2%
Formula
Hexane~0.95–1.15%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
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Titanium dioxide~1.1–1.3%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Sun protection

Works as a UV filter when used in high concentrations. It is photostable and is effective mostly against the UVB light, with some protection in the UVA range. In small concentrations, used for its ability to improve the color of cosmetic products. Is usually well tolerated by the skin

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Polysorbate 20~0.75–1.15%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Cleansing

Helps oil and water mix together

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Acrylates/acrylamide copolymer~0.7–1%
Formula
Phenoxyethanol~0.6–0.9%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products

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Acrylates/c10-30 alkyl crosspolymer
Not recognized
Triethanolamine~0.6–0.85%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Cleansing

Used to adjust pH of the product and can help improve the product's smell

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Carbomer~0.5–0.75%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Cleansing

Helps create a thicker or gel-like product texture. It is not a surfactant but can be used in gentle cleansing formulations

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Disodium edta~0.45–0.7%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

Stabilizes the product formulation

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Propylparaben~0.2–0.4%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

A preservative

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Methylparaben~0.15–0.3%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

A preservative

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Bht~0.25–0.45%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

A preservative

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Bha~0.25–0.45%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

Helps preserve the product formulation

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Ingredient list view

Water, Alcohol, C12-15 alkyl benzoate, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Paraffinum liquidum, Cyclomethicone, Glycerin, Lecithin, Sodium pca, Mica, Phospholipids, Phytonadione epoxide, Hexane, Titanium dioxide, Polysorbate 20, Acrylates/acrylamide copolymer, Phenoxyethanol, Unknown, Triethanolamine, Carbomer, Disodium edta, Propylparaben, Methylparaben, Bht, Bha

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Match—64%64%60%
Price—$73.60$10.72$9.34
Shared key ingredients—4 of 64 of 64 of 6
Key difference—BisabololBisabololCera Microcristallina
Irritancy Medium Low Low Low
Drying alcohol Contains drying alcohol ———
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Product summary

"Biopelle - Dark Circle Relief Cream" has a good moisturizing formula. The formulation is based on a combination of good humectants and emollients. Both are needed to increase the skin hydration level. Cyclomethicone, glycerin and sodium pca 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). Paraffinum liquidum, cyclomethicone, caprylic/capric triglyceride, c12-15 alkyl benzoate and lecithin 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.

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 42.00$ in the United States and for 50.40CA$ in Canada.

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Sources cited in this review

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Biopelle Dark Circle Relief Cream
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