Biossance Squalane and Peptide Eye Gel

Name: Biossance - Squalane and Peptide Eye Gel
Brand: Biossance

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WORKS FOR

Anti-aging
Anti-oxidation
Moisturizing
Evens skin tone
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KEY INGREDIENTS

niacinamide
acetyl tetrapeptide-5
tetrahexyldecyl ascorbate
acetyl hexapeptide-8
panthenol
caffeine
camellia sinensis leaf extract
chondrus crispus extract
dimethicone crosspolymer
glycerin
lycium barbarum fruit extract
lycopene
silica
sodium hyaluronate
squalane
tocopherol
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PROMISES
FULFILLED

100 /100

IRRITANCY

LOW

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Formula review

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What does the product description say?

"Your entire eye contour appears brighter and deeply hydrated, while slack, sagging skin feels plump and firm."

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WIMJ summary

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: acetyl hexapeptide-8, acetyl tetrapeptide-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.

Ingredient	Effectiveness	Concentration	Irritancy
niacinamide	HIGH
acetyl hexapeptide-8	MEDIUM
acetyl tetrapeptide-5	MEDIUM

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WIMJ summary

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

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.

Ingredient	Effectiveness	Concentration	Irritancy
niacinamide	HIGH
tetrahexyldecyl ascorbate	HIGH
camellia sinensis leaf extract	LOW

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"Designed to cloak your entire eye area in an ultra-hydrating, fast-absorbing formula, the Squalane + Peptide Eye Gel is a constant bestseller and winner(!)"

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WIMJ summary

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, sodium hyaluronate.

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: chondrus crispus extract, squalane.

The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: acetyl hexapeptide-8, acetyl tetrapeptide-5, niacinamide, panthenol

Ingredient	Effectiveness	Concentration	Irritancy
acetyl hexapeptide-8	HIGH
acetyl tetrapeptide-5	HIGH
chondrus crispus extract	HIGH

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

Ingredient	Effectiveness	Concentration	Irritancy
lycopene	HIGH
caffeine	LOW
tetrahexyldecyl ascorbate	HIGH

Potential irritants

IRRITANCY

LOW

Ingredient	Irritancy	Skin Benefit
aloe barbadensis leaf juice
pentylene glycol
cucumis sativus fruit extract

Ingredients by volume

Ingredient	Estimated concentration
water Plain old water	45% - 55%
aloe barbadensis leaf juice Traditionally used to treat sunburns, dermatitis and inflammation, but evidence for its effectiveness is lacking. The extract can contain humectants that help attract water into the skin	7.1% - 8.7%
squalane 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.	4.5% - 5.4%
niacinamide 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	3.1% - 3.8%
glycerin One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant	2.4% - 2.9%
panthenol Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can help improve skin barrier function	1.8% - 2.3%
chondrus crispus extract Red algae extract that helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and create a nicer product consistency	1.7% - 2%
malus domestica fruit cell culture extract	1.4% - 1.7%
acetyl tetrapeptide-5 A type of peptide. Peptides are excellent moisturizers and might be able support collagen production reducing fine lines and wrinkles	1.1% - 1.4%
acetyl hexapeptide-8 A type of peptide. Peptides are excellent moisturizers and might be able support collagen production reducing fine lines and wrinkles	0.8% - 1.2%
tocopherol 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	0.65% - 1%
pentylene glycol Used to preserve products, dissolve other ingredients and create a nice product texture	0.6% - 0.9%
cucumis sativus fruit extract Might be somewhat helpful in reducing hyperpigmentation and neutralizing free radicals but its typical concentration in a product is too low for having an effect	0.5% - 0.75%
tetrahexyldecyl ascorbate Being a lipid soluble form of vitamin C. It is more stable than ascorbic acid, but still degrades quickly and needs to be stabilized in a formulation with another ingredient. It is claimed to penetrate skin better than pure vitamin C and have the the similar benefits, but solid studies of its effectiveness are lacking. Is likely to require a higher concentration in a product than pure vitamin C to be effective.	0.45% - 0.7%
camellia sinensis leaf extract Can contain potent anti-oxidant compounds (abbreviated ECG, GCG, EGC, and EGCG) that might help protect the skin from free radicals. Can help calm down inflammation and has some anti-bacterial properties. Unfortunately, these antioxidants are unstable and lose their effectiveness very quickly in products. The concentration of the antioxidant compounds in the extract also tends to be low to be effective in topical formulation	0.45% - 0.65%
lycium barbarum fruit extract A plant extract that can help neutralize free radicals in skin and attract water to its upper layer	0.4% - 0.6%
lycopene Helps neutralize free radicals in skin combating sun damage. Adds a red color to the product	0.35% - 0.65%
vitis vinifera skin extract	0.35% - 0.6%
sodium hyaluronate One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin	0.3% - 0.55%
caffeine Might be helpful in neutralizing free radicals. Can have a dehydration effect that might somewhat decrease the look of puffy eyes	0.25% - 0.5%
acacia senegal gum Helps mask the small of other ingredients and improve the product texture	0.3% - 0.5%
dimethicone crosspolymer 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	0.25% - 0.45%
xanthan gum Used to create a thicker product consistency	0.25% - 0.45%
carbomer Helps create a thicker or gel-like product texture. It is not a surfactant but can be used in gentle cleansing formulations	0.2% - 0.4%
ethyl lauroyl arginate hcl	0.2% - 0.4%
lecithin Used mostly for creating emulsions - helping oil and water mix together. Helps soften the upper layer of the skin	0.25% - 0.45%
ammonium acryloyldimethyltaurate/vp copolymer Increases thickness of a product. Texture enhancer for oil-in-water emulsions	0.15% - 0.3%
silica Used to absorb oil and can temporarily mattify skin	0.25% - 0.5%
phenoxyethanol A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products	0.15% - 0.25%
potassium sorbate A preservative	0.1% - 0.25%
citric acid Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH	0.05% - 0.1%
caprylyl glycol Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture	0.1% - 0.2%
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