Works for
MoisturizingPanthenol, Cyclopentasiloxane + 10 moreWorks well
“This anti-aging eye cream melts into the skin around your eyes instantly for deep hydration in the blink of an eye.”
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, butylene glycol.
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: dimethicone, isododecane.
The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: panthenol
Anti-agingCentella asiatica extractMay help
“Formulated with reparative plant extracts, BY TERRY Cellularose Liftessence Eye Contour reduces puffiness, lines, dark circles, and signs of fatigue for a well-rested look.”
This product contains centella asiatica extract. This ingredient 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.
Anti-oxidationSide benefit · Centella asiatica extract, Escin + 2 moreMay help
This product contains antioxidants (centella asiatica extract) that might be able to help neutralize free radicals in skin to lessen the damage it gets from the UV light (sun). There is not enough evidence to confirm their effectiveness in skin though.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy4 strong irritants: Rosa damascena leaf cell extract, Calendula officinalis flower extract + 2 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
ComedogenicClean of flagged comedogenic ingredientsNone flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~45–55%
Cyclopentasiloxane~5.9–7.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A silicone that helps improve the product texture and spreadability. Can absorb oil creating a short-term mattifying effect on the skin
More about CyclopentasiloxaneButylene glycol~4.2–5.2%
- 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~3.1–3.8%
- 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 GlycerinPeg-6 isostearate~2.3–2.9%
Polymethylsilsesquioxane~2–2.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A silicone that improves product texture and helps dissolve other ingredients. Can form a non-greasy film on the skin to prevent moisture loss
More about PolymethylsilsesquioxaneDimethicone~1.8–2.2%
- 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 DimethiconePolysilicone-11~1.5–1.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A silicone that forms a light film on the skin surface helping to bind water and temporarily absorb oils creating a matt and powdery feel
More about Polysilicone-11Hdi/trimethylol hexyllactone crosspolymer~1.2–1.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a silky product texture and add volume to products
More about Hdi/trimethylol hexyllactone crosspolymerIsododecane~1–1.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that helps soften the skin and can decrease moisture loss. Helps create a nice product texture
More about IsododecaneAcrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer~0.75–1.1%
- 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 crosspolymerTocopheryl acetate~0.55–0.85%
- 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 acetateTromethamine~0.5–0.75%
Phenoxyethanol~0.45–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolDimethicone peg-7 phosphate~0.55–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oil and water mix together
More about Dimethicone peg-7 phosphatePentylene glycol~0.5–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to preserve products, dissolve other ingredients and create a nice product texture
More about Pentylene glycolPanthenol~0.4–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can help improve skin barrier function
More about PanthenolChlorphenesin~0.16–0.32%
Methylparaben~0.15–0.3%
Sodium bicarbonate~0.4–0.65%
Xanthan gum crosspolymer~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Citric acid~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
More about Citric acidTitanium dioxide~0.35–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
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
More about Titanium dioxideRosa damascena leaf cell extract~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- High
Tetrasodium edta~0.25–0.45%
Escin~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- High
A compound obtained from horse chestnut. It is claimed that this chemical can improve circulation, but there is no evidence available that it works in skin
More about EscinHesperetin laurate~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Ethylparaben~0.2–0.4%
Dimethylacrylamide/acrylic acid/polystyrene ethyl methacrylate copolymer~0.25–0.45%
Ruscus aculeatus root extract~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Coco-caprylate/caprate~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin without creating a greasy texture
More about Coco-caprylate/caprateDecyl glucoside~0.3–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- High
Helps oil and water mix together. Can be irritating
More about Decyl glucosideAmmonium glycyrrhizate~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Hydroxyethylcellulose~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to thicken product formulations and create gel-like textures
More about HydroxyethylcelluloseCentella asiatica extract~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant extract that has been shown to be able to reduce inflammation in skin, support restoration of skin barrier function, as well as support collagen production. Contains active compounds called centelloids: asiaticoside, madecasosside, asiatic acid and madecassic acid. Might be helpful in preventing stretch marks. It can be itself be irritating though.
More about Centella asiatica extractHydrolyzed yeast protein~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Calendula officinalis flower extract~0.15–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that has some anti-oxidant and anti-bacterial properties. Can be irritating
More about Calendula officinalis flower extractCaprylyl glycol~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture
More about Caprylyl glycolSodium citrate~0.15–0.3%
- 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 citrateRosa alba leaf cell extract~0.15–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- High
Rosa centifolia leaf cell extract~0.15–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Hexylene glycol~0.15–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps create a more spreadable product texture
More about Hexylene glycolRosa hybrid flower extract~0.1–0.15%
- Irritation risk
- High
Ingredient list view
Water, Cyclopentasiloxane, Butylene glycol, Glycerin, Peg-6 isostearate, Polymethylsilsesquioxane, Dimethicone, Polysilicone-11, Hdi/trimethylol hexyllactone crosspolymer, Isododecane, Acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer, Tocopheryl acetate, Tromethamine, Phenoxyethanol, Dimethicone peg-7 phosphate, Pentylene glycol, Panthenol, Chlorphenesin, Methylparaben, Sodium bicarbonate, Xanthan gum crosspolymer, Citric acid, Titanium dioxide, Rosa damascena leaf cell extract, Tetrasodium edta, Escin, Hesperetin laurate, Ethylparaben, Dimethylacrylamide/acrylic acid/polystyrene ethyl methacrylate copolymer, Ruscus aculeatus root extract, Coco-caprylate/caprate, Decyl glucoside, Ammonium glycyrrhizate, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Centella asiatica extract, Hydrolyzed yeast protein, Calendula officinalis flower extract, Caprylyl glycol, Sodium citrate, Rosa alba leaf cell extract, Rosa centifolia leaf cell extract, Hexylene glycol, Rosa hybrid flower 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.
| BY TERRYLiftessence Eye ContourYOUR PRODUCT | BAD HABITEyes Open Caffeine & Peptide Eye Cream | OlayNiacinamide + Vitamin C | Brightening Eye Cream | ZirhHerbal Under Eye Cream | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 63% | 63% | 63% |
| Price | $95.00 | — | $9.80−$85.20 | $37.26−$57.74 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 5 of 8 | 4 of 8 | 4 of 8 |
| Key difference | — | Dipeptide-2 | Niacinamide | Dipeptide-2 |
| Irritancy | High | Medium | Low | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
| View product | Shop | Shop | Shop |
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Product summary
"BY TERRY - Liftessence Eye Contour" has a good moisturizing formula. This moisturizer uses a good combo of humectants and emollients. These both types of ingredients are essentials for improving the skin hydration and keeping the skin barrier healthy. Humectants in this product (panthenol, glycerin, butylene glycol and caprylyl glycol) help to increase the water content in the upper layer of the skin. (These ingredients do so by "capturing" water molecules from the outside air or from within the deeper layers of the skin). Emollients in this formulation (dimethicone, coco-caprylate/caprate, cyclopentasiloxane, isododecane and caprylyl glycol) help to reduce the moisture loss from the skin. They also soften the skin surface and relieve the feeling of dryness and tightness.
Irritation risk
This moisturizer contains a bunch of common irritants, including ingredients that do not provide any known benefit for the skin. It might not be the best choice if your skin is sensitive. We assess the overall irritancy of this moisturizer to be high. For a detailed overview of all potential irritants: click here
You can see the detailed formula review with the breakdown of all actives in the product and the full ingredient list with estimated concentrations in the tables below.
Price
The product retails for 132.25A$ in Australia and for 95.00$ 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 20 studies and safety reviews.
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- 3Final Report on the Safety Assessment of Dimethicone Copolyoljournals.sagepub.com
- 4
- 5Safety Assessment of Tromethamine as Used in Cosmeticscir-safety.org
- 6Skin moisturizing effects of panthenol-based formulationspdfs.semanticscholar.org
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