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What can the product work for?
Moisturizing
What does the product description say?
Based on skin-plumping rosemary, basil and sage, this eye cream replenishes with a moisturizing blend of natural oils and shea butter to blur fine lines and wrinkles as it provides targeted relief to persistent dark circles with antioxidant-rich vitamin E and cooling aloe vera.
hyaluronic acid
0.2% -
0.7%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin. Naturally present in skin. Typically has large molecule size unless advertised otherwise on the product label. Helps support skin's barrier function and may help to reduce inflammation
oenothera biennis oil
0.1% -
0.45%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and can support skin barrier function
borago officinalis seed oil
0.55% -
1.3%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
A plant oil that is effective in reducing irritation in skin, restore the barrier function and support its hydration
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Anti-aging
What does the product description say?
Based on skin-plumping rosemary, basil and sage, this eye cream replenishes with a moisturizing blend of natural oils and shea butter to blur fine lines and wrinkles as it provides targeted relief to persistent dark circles with antioxidant-rich vitamin E and cooling aloe vera.
hyaluronic acid
0.2% -
0.7%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness:
LOW
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin. Naturally present in skin. Typically has large molecule size unless advertised otherwise on the product label. Helps support skin's barrier function and may help to reduce inflammation
gluconolactone
0.45% -
1%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Insufficient!
A polyhydroxy acid (PHA) that helps shed the dead cells from the skin surface revealing smoother skin. Is believed to be genter than AHAs. It helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can stimulate production of skin's own hyaluronic acid resulting in improved hydration levels. It has been shown to be helpful against acne and clogged pores if used consistently (e.g over a period of 12 weeks) in high enough concentration. It can help reduce fine lines and wrinkles and improve skin tone with long-term application. Can help neutralize free radicals
butyrospermum parkii butter
0.4% -
0.9%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High
Concentration: Insufficient!
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
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Honesty check
How honest is this product?
| Promise | Can it deliver? |
|---|---|
| Moisturizing | |
| Anti-aging |
Total Promises Fulfilled score:
62/100.
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Can it cause trouble?
- Overall product irritation risk
- Acne & comedogenic risk ingredients: 2
Potential irritants
calendula officinalis flower oil
1.6% -
2.5%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Anti-inflammatory,
Anti-oxidation
A plant oil that might have an antibacterial and some antioxidant effect. Is a common allergen and irritant
ocimum basilicum leaf extract
0.4% -
0.9%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Antibacterial
Used as a frangrance. Can be irritating. Might have some anti-bacterial properties
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Comodogenic ingredients
cetearyl alcohol
3% -
4.6%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: Medium
Works for:
Cleansing,
Moisturizing
A non-drying alcohol. Works as an emollient. Helps water and oil mix together and creates a nice product texture
butyrospermum parkii butter
0.4% -
0.9%
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
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Ingredients & concentrations
All ingredients
Key Actives
gluconolactone
0.45% -
1%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Evens skin tone,
Exfoliation,
Anti-aging,
Moisturizing,
Anti-blemish,
Anti-oxidation
A polyhydroxy acid (PHA) that helps shed the dead cells from the skin surface revealing smoother skin. Is believed to be genter than AHAs. It helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can stimulate production of skin's own hyaluronic acid resulting in improved hydration levels. It has been shown to be helpful against acne and clogged pores if used consistently (e.g over a period of 12 weeks) in high enough concentration. It can help reduce fine lines and wrinkles and improve skin tone with long-term application. Can help neutralize free radicals
borago officinalis seed oil
0.55% -
1.3%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Reduces irritation,
Moisturizing,
Anti-inflammatory,
Anti-oxidation
A plant oil that is effective in reducing irritation in skin, restore the barrier function and support its hydration
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Potential irritants
calendula officinalis flower oil
1.6% -
2.5%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Anti-inflammatory,
Anti-oxidation
A plant oil that might have an antibacterial and some antioxidant effect. Is a common allergen and irritant
ocimum basilicum leaf extract
0.4% -
0.9%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Antibacterial
Used as a frangrance. Can be irritating. Might have some anti-bacterial properties
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Comodogenic ingredients
cetearyl alcohol
3% -
4.6%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: Medium
Works for:
Cleansing,
Moisturizing
A non-drying alcohol. Works as an emollient. Helps water and oil mix together and creates a nice product texture
butyrospermum parkii butter
0.4% -
0.9%
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
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olea europaea fruit oil
4.7% -
7%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Moisturizing
An emollient that helps soften the skin but is not effective for restoring its barrier function. Might be helpful to calm down inflammation
cetearyl alcohol
3% -
4.6%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: Medium
Works for:
Cleansing,
Moisturizing
A non-drying alcohol. Works as an emollient. Helps water and oil mix together and creates a nice product texture
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Ingredient list view
Water, Olea europaea fruit oil, Cetearyl alcohol, Cetyl alcohol, Glycerin, Calendula officinalis flower oil, Cera alba, Beeswax, Aloe barbadensis leaf juice, Phenoxyethanol, Borago officinalis seed oil, Gluconolactone, Dimethicone, Ocimum basilicum leaf extract, Sodium benzoate, Butyrospermum parkii butter, Rosmarinus officinalis leaf extract, Anthemis nobilis flower extract, Parfum, Hyaluronic acid, Unknown, Salvia officinalis extract, Simmondsia chinensis seed oil, Stearic acid, Triethylene glycol, Verbena officinalis leaf extract, Allantoin, Oenothera biennis oil, Rosa canina fruit oil, Camellia sinensis leaf extract, Tocopheryl acetate
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