PRODUCT REVIEW
BIOTHERM LIFE PLANKTON™ EYE CREAM
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What can the product work for?
Works for
Anti-aging
What does the product description say?
With the highest concentration of healing Life Plankton TM, this firming eye cream helps prevent premature eye aging by sustaining skin regenerating capacities and fighting prominent signs of aging such as crows feet and wrinkles.
adenosine
0.25% -
0.45%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
Might help improve cell turnover and reduce inflammation in skin. One study shows that the ingredients might be able to help reduce dynamic wrinkles (for example, in the corners of the eyes or on the forehead)
ascorbyl glucoside
0.25% -
0.45%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Insufficient!
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
Moisturizing
What does the product description say?
This eye bag cream and eye cream for dark circles is dermatologist & ophthalmologist tested.
sodium hyaluronate
0.2% -
0.4%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin
bifida ferment lysate
4.5% -
5.5%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
Consists of remains of dead yeast bacteria cells. Helps to hydrate the skin and reduce irritation. Might has some anti-oxidant effect
biosaccharide gum-1
0.15% -
0.3%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and is claimed to provide a longer-lasting hydration because of its ability to create a water-binding film on the surface of the skin
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Anti-oxidation
bifida ferment lysate
4.5% -
5.5%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness:
MEDIUM
Consists of remains of dead yeast bacteria cells. Helps to hydrate the skin and reduce irritation. Might has some anti-oxidant effect
adenosine
0.25% -
0.45%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness:
LOW
Might help improve cell turnover and reduce inflammation in skin. One study shows that the ingredients might be able to help reduce dynamic wrinkles (for example, in the corners of the eyes or on the forehead)
chlorella vulgaris extract
0.15% -
0.25%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High
Concentration: Effectiveness:
LOW
A plant extract that can help to attract water to the upper layer of the skin and might have some anti-oxidant and anti-inflammatory properties
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| Promise | Can it deliver? |
|---|---|
| Anti-aging | |
| Moisturizing |
Total Promises Fulfilled score:
87/100.
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Can it cause trouble?
- Overall product irritation risk
- Acne & comedogenic risk ingredients: 3
Potential irritants
alcohol denat.
2% -
2.4%
Irritation risk:
Produces temporary toning effect. Can help dissolve other ingredients or preserve products
parfum
0.05% -
0.15%
Irritation risk:
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
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Comodogenic ingredients
ceteareth-20
0.5% -
0.75%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: Medium
Works for:
Cleansing
Helps oil and water mix together. Has some emollient properties
hydrogenated vegetable oil
0.25% -
0.5%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: Medium
Works for:
Moisturizing
An oil from a mixture of different vegetables. Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
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Ingredients & concentrations
All ingredients
Key Actives
bifida ferment lysate
4.5% -
5.5%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Moisturizing,
Anti-oxidation,
Evens skin tone
Consists of remains of dead yeast bacteria cells. Helps to hydrate the skin and reduce irritation. Might has some anti-oxidant effect
ascorbyl glucoside
0.25% -
0.45%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Anti-oxidation,
Anti-aging,
Evens skin tone
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
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Potential irritants
alcohol denat.
2% -
2.4%
Irritation risk:
Produces temporary toning effect. Can help dissolve other ingredients or preserve products
parfum
0.05% -
0.15%
Irritation risk:
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
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Comodogenic ingredients
ceteareth-20
0.5% -
0.75%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: Medium
Works for:
Cleansing
Helps oil and water mix together. Has some emollient properties
hydrogenated vegetable oil
0.25% -
0.5%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: Medium
Works for:
Moisturizing
An oil from a mixture of different vegetables. Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
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All ingredients
cyclohexasiloxane
6% -
7.3%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Moisturizing
A silicone that serves as an emollient. Helps create a nice non-greasy feels
bifida ferment lysate
4.5% -
5.5%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Moisturizing,
Anti-oxidation,
Evens skin tone
Consists of remains of dead yeast bacteria cells. Helps to hydrate the skin and reduce irritation. Might has some anti-oxidant effect
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Ingredient list view
Water, Cyclohexasiloxane, Bifida ferment lysate, Glycerin, Propanediol, Alcohol denat., Polysilicone-11, Dimethicone, Polymethylsilsesquioxane, Di-c12-13 alkyl malate, Ammonium polyacryloyldimethyl taurate, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Bis-peg/ppg-16/16 peg/ppg-16/16 dimethicone, Peg-10 dimethicone, Phenoxyethanol, Carbomer, Ptfe, Ceteareth-20, Triethanolamine, Boron nitride, Chlorphenesin, Dimethicone, Vitreoscilla ferment, Potassium cetyl phosphate, Ascorbyl glucoside, Hydrogenated vegetable oil, Acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer, Adenosine, Pentylene glycol, Trisodium ethylenediamine disuccinate, Synthetic fluorphlogopite, Mica, Sodium hyaluronate, Chlorhexidine digluconate, Faex extract, Polygonum fagopyrum seed extract, Sodium benzoate, Silica, Chlorella vulgaris extract, Biosaccharide gum-1, Pentaerythrityl tetra-di-t-butyl hydroxyhydrocinnamate, Parfum, Unknown
Sources
- Bifidobacterium longumlysate, a new ingredient forreactive skin
- Use of Probiotics for Dermal Applications
- Glycerol and the skin: holistic approach to its origin and functions
- Dimethicone as a protective ingredient in topical medications
- Final Report on the Safety Assessment of Dimethicone Copolyol
- Safety Assessment of Acryloyldimethyltaurate Polymers as Used in Cosmetics
- Safety Assessment of Fluoropolymers as Used in Cosmetics
- Safety Assessment of Boron Nitride as Used in Cosmetics
- The Roles of Vitamin C in Skin Health
- Stability, transdermal penetration, and cutaneous effects of ascorbic acid and its derivatives
- Evaluation of anti-wrinkle efficacy of adenosine-containing products using the FOITS technique
- Hyaluronic acid: A key molecule in skin aging
- Hyaluronan (Hyaluronic Acid): a natural moisturizer for skin care