Clarins Energizing Eye Gel With Red Ginseng Extract
Works for
1 of 1 advertised claim delivered
Moisturizing7 ingredients credited for this claimGood support
“The lightweight, cooling texture is designed to hydrate the delicate eye contour while helping to reduce the look of dark circles and puffiness.”
This product contains good ingredients to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. These ingredients are called "humectants": betaine, glycerin.
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. If the air is dry, humectants can speed up the moisture loss from the skin. This is why it is a good idea to use another product on top of this one to help "seal in" the moisture (look for ingredients like dimethicone, squalane, oils and butters).
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy1 strong irritant: Lapsana communis flower/leaf/stem extractMedium risk
ComedogenicClean of flagged comedogenic ingredientsNone flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~40–60%
Glycerin~4.1–6.2%
- 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 GlycerinPropanediol~3.5–5.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Acts as a solvent for other ingredients. Speeds up the absorption of other ingredients into the skin
More about PropanediolBetaine~2.6–3.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improves the product texture
More about BetainePentylene glycol~2–3.1%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to preserve products, dissolve other ingredients and create a nice product texture
More about Pentylene glycolAmmonium acryloyldimethyltaurate/vp copolymer~1.6–2.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Increases thickness of a product. Texture enhancer for oil-in-water emulsions
More about Ammonium acryloyldimethyltaurate/vp copolymerCaffeine~1.3–2%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Might be helpful in neutralizing free radicals. Can have a dehydration effect that might somewhat decrease the look of puffy eyes
More about CaffeinePropylene glycol~1.2–1.8%
- Irritation risk
- High
Helps oil and water mix together and can enhance the penetration of other ingredients into the skin. It can be irritating
More about Propylene glycolPolyacrylate crosspolymer-6~1–1.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Ppg-26-buteth-26~0.85–1.25%
Peg-40 hydrogenated castor oil~0.5–1.2%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oil and water mix together
More about Peg-40 hydrogenated castor oilAvena sativa kernel extract~0.45–1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An effective moisturizing and skin barrier repair ingredient. Helps calm down inflammation and has some anti-oxidant properties
More about Avena sativa kernel extractEthylhexylglycerin~0.35–0.85%
Tocopheryl acetate~0.35–0.8%
- 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 acetateDisodium edta~0.3–0.75%
Escin~0.2–0.8%
- 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 EscinButylene glycol~0.2–0.8%
- 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 glycolGymnema sylvestre leaf extract~0.2–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Marrubium vulgare extract~0.15–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Sempervivum tectorum extract~0.15–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Sodium benzoate~0.1–0.5%
T-butyl alcohol~0.1–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to dissolve other ingredients and to improve smell of products. It could be irritating
More about T-butyl alcoholSodium hydroxide~0.1–0.4%
Panax ginseng root extract~0.1–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that might have some anti-inflammatory properties, but solid evidence is lacking. It can be irritating
More about Panax ginseng root extractHierochloe odorata extract~0.1–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Phenethyl alcohol~0.1–0.3%
Furcellaria lumbricalis extract~0.05–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Might be able to support collagen production, but no solid research is available
More about Furcellaria lumbricalis extractCi 42090~0.05–0.2%
Lapsana communis flower/leaf/stem extract~0.05–0.15%
- Irritation risk
- High
Used for its fragrance. Can be irritating
More about Lapsana communis flower/leaf/stem extractMaris sal~0.01–0.1%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to thicken the product formulation and might help to add minerals to the surface of the skin. It is used in scrubs as a physical exfoliant. Can increase sensitivity to other ingredients if left on the skin or used in high concentration
More about Maris salIngredient list view
Water, Glycerin, Propanediol, Betaine, Pentylene glycol, Ammonium acryloyldimethyltaurate/vp copolymer, Caffeine, Propylene glycol, Polyacrylate crosspolymer-6, Ppg-26-buteth-26, Peg-40 hydrogenated castor oil, Avena sativa kernel extract, Ethylhexylglycerin, Tocopheryl acetate, Disodium edta, Escin, Butylene glycol, Gymnema sylvestre leaf extract, Marrubium vulgare extract, Sempervivum tectorum extract, Sodium benzoate, T-butyl alcohol, Sodium hydroxide, Panax ginseng root extract, Hierochloe odorata extract, Phenethyl alcohol, Furcellaria lumbricalis extract, Ci 42090, Lapsana communis flower/leaf/stem extract, Maris sal
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Worth comparing, line by line.
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.
| ClarinsEnergizing Eye Gel With Red Ginseng ExtractYOUR PRODUCT | Sisley-ParisSupremÿa Eyes at Night | Be MinimalistCeramides 0.3% + Madecassoside Mosituriser | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 53% | 51% |
| Price | $36.95 | $280.00+$243.05 | — |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 2 of 4 | 2 of 4 |
| Key difference | — | Adenosine | Madecassoside |
| Irritancy | Medium | Medium | Low |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — |
| View product | Shop | Shop |
Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 10 studies and safety reviews.
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- 2Surfactants and experimental irritant contact dermatitisncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- 3Propylene Glycolpubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- 4Skin-sensitizing and irritant properties of propylene glycolonlinelibrary.wiley.com
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