Works for
2 of 2 advertised claims delivered
MoisturizingHeptapeptide-15 palmitate, Copper palmitoyl heptapeptide-14 + 7 moreStrong evidence
“- Teasel: Its extract is an antioxidant that helps to nourish skin.”
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:
betaine, glycerin.
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, glyceryl caprylate.
The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: copper palmitoyl heptapeptide-14, heptapeptide-15 palmitate
Anti-agingHeptapeptide-15 palmitate, Copper palmitoyl heptapeptide-14 + 2 moreStrong evidence
“What it is: A gel-cream that visibly reduces dark circles and puffiness while smoothing fine lines.”
This product can help reduce and prevent fine lines and wrinkles, improve skin elasticity and firmness because it contains heptapeptide-15 palmitate.
These ingredients in the product can also be helpful, even though there is less evidence for their effectiveness: copper palmitoyl heptapeptide-14.
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.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy3 strong irritants: Dipsacus sylvestris extract, Parfum + 1 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
ComedogenicClean of flagged comedogenic ingredientsNone flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~45–55%
Dimethicone~6.4–7.8%
- 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 DimethiconePropanediol~4.2–5.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Acts as a solvent for other ingredients. Speeds up the absorption of other ingredients into the skin
More about PropanediolBetaine~3.1–3.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improves the product texture
More about BetainePpg-5-ceteth-20~2.3–2.8%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A solvent with some emollient properties
More about Ppg-5-ceteth-20Dimethicone/vinyl dimethicone crosspolymer~1.9–2.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to stabilize product formulations and create a nice product texture
More about Dimethicone/vinyl dimethicone crosspolymerGlycerin~1.7–2.1%
- 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 GlycerinAmmonium acryloyldimethyltaurate/vp copolymer~1.4–1.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Increases thickness of a product. Texture enhancer for oil-in-water emulsions
More about Ammonium acryloyldimethyltaurate/vp copolymerCellulose~1.3–1.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Can be used to help absorb oil as well as add volume and imporve texture of products.
More about CelluloseCaffeine~0.9–1.1%
- 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 CaffeineGlyceryl caprylate~0.75–1.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that can also help water and oil mix together, as well as prevent bacteria growth in products
More about Glyceryl caprylateHydroxyethyl acrylate/sodium acryloyldimethyl taurate copolymer~0.6–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A gelling agent that thickens the product consistency and leaves the skin with a velvety finish
More about Hydroxyethyl acrylate/sodium acryloyldimethyl taurate copolymerDipsacus sylvestris extract~0.5–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract traditionally used for anti-bacterial properties. Can be irritating.
More about Dipsacus sylvestris extractHydroxyacetophenone~0.5–0.7%
Ci 77891~0.45–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Synthetic fluorphlogopite~0.5–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A mineral that is used as an optical filter (makes the skin looks nicer through light reflection) and to improve the texture of cosmetic products
More about Synthetic fluorphlogopiteTocopheryl acetate~0.45–0.65%
- 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~0.35–0.65%
Avena sativa kernel extract~0.35–0.65%
- 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 extractEscin~0.3–0.55%
- 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 EscinParfum~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumButylene glycol~0.3–0.5%
- 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 glycolMarrubium vulgare extract~0.25–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Myrothamnus flabellifolia leaf/stem extract~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Sodium hydroxide~0.25–0.45%
Sodium benzoate~0.25–0.45%
Phenethyl alcohol~0.25–0.45%
Furcellaria lumbricalis extract~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Might be able to support collagen production, but no solid research is available
More about Furcellaria lumbricalis extractCitric acid~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
More about Citric acidSodium citrate~0.2–0.35%
- 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 citrateAscorbic acid~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- High
The most well-researched antioxidant that works in skin. Helps neutralize free radicals supporting collagen production, helping to even out the skin tone and preventing early signs of aging
More about Ascorbic acidLactic acid/glycolic acid copolymer~0.15–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Lapsana communis flower/leaf/stem extract~0.15–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- High
Used for its fragrance. Can be irritating
More about Lapsana communis flower/leaf/stem extractMaris sal~0.15–0.25%
- 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 salHeptapeptide-15 palmitate~0.1–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A type of peptide. Peptides are excellent moisturizers and might be able support collagen production reducing fine lines and wrinkles
More about Heptapeptide-15 palmitatePolyvinyl alcohol~0.1–0.2%
Copper palmitoyl heptapeptide-14~0.05–0.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
The copper palmitoyl heptapeptide-14 is a synthetic peptide developed by ingredient supplier Infinitec, which claims that it can increase collagen production in skin when combined with Heptapeptide-15 Palmitate. The complex was tested in vitro (in a lab) and in a clinical test with 30 volunteers, but the latter wasn't placebo-controlled. The manufacturer reported wrinkle reduction after 28 days of use, but the details of the study aren't publicly available.
More about Copper palmitoyl heptapeptide-14Ingredient list view
Water, Dimethicone, Propanediol, Betaine, Ppg-5-ceteth-20, Dimethicone/vinyl dimethicone crosspolymer, Glycerin, Ammonium acryloyldimethyltaurate/vp copolymer, Cellulose, Caffeine, Glyceryl caprylate, Hydroxyethyl acrylate/sodium acryloyldimethyl taurate copolymer, Dipsacus sylvestris extract, Hydroxyacetophenone, Ci 77891, Synthetic fluorphlogopite, Tocopheryl acetate, Disodium edta, Avena sativa kernel extract, Escin, Parfum, Butylene glycol, Marrubium vulgare extract, Myrothamnus flabellifolia leaf/stem extract, Sodium hydroxide, Sodium benzoate, Phenethyl alcohol, Furcellaria lumbricalis extract, Citric acid, Sodium citrate, Ascorbic acid, Lactic acid/glycolic acid copolymer, Lapsana communis flower/leaf/stem extract, Maris sal, Heptapeptide-15 palmitate, Polyvinyl alcohol, Copper palmitoyl heptapeptide-14
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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.
| ClarinsTotal Eye ReviveYOUR PRODUCT | Renee RouleauHydrabounce Firming Eye Creme | MavalaSkinSolution Anti-Age Pro Chronobiological Face and Eyes Day Cream | Beauty & Pharma Dermaceuticals Research Lab3% Polypeptides + 2% AHA - Eye Treatment Cream | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 57% | 54% | 53% |
| Price | $45.60 | $64.50+$18.90 | $33.49−$12.11 | — |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 4 of 6 | 3 of 6 | 3 of 6 |
| Key difference | — | Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7 | Isomalt | Niacinamide |
| Irritancy | High | Medium | Medium | Low |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
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Product summary
"Clarins - Total Eye Revive" has a good moisturizing formula. The formulation is based on a combination of good humectants and emollients. Both are needed to increase the skin hydration level. Humectants in this product (copper palmitoyl heptapeptide-14, heptapeptide-15 palmitate, betaine, glycerin and butylene 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). Dimethicone and glyceryl caprylate in this product help decrease the water evoporation from the skin, so that it stays hydrated for longer. These ingredients also soften the skin and take away the feeling of tightness and dryness.
Ingredient callouts
- This product also contains vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid). It can be an effective active for anti-aging and evening out the skin tone, but in this moisturizer it is used for stabilizing other ingredients in the formulation. In this concentration (0.20% - 0.40%) it cannot have a noticeable benefit for the skin.
- We like that this moisturizer contains peptides (copper palmitoyl heptapeptide-14 0.05% - 0.10% and heptapeptide-15 palmitate 0.10% - 0.20%). There are many different kind of peptides and they are naturally present in our skin. They all are a combination of amino-acids. Some of them work as natural anti-biotics, promote wound-healing and production of collagen. The science is still not settled on how effective peptides in skincare are, but it is very likely that they have a benefit. Peptides might help restore the skin barrier and fight the signs of aging. At the very least, peptides work as humectants: they attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improve its hydration.
Irritation risk
There are quite a few common irritants in this product, including ingredients without particular skin benefits. We would not recommend it for sensitive skin. 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 66.15A$ in Australia, for 50.00$ in the United States and for 54.00CA$ in Canada.
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 6 studies and safety reviews.
- 1
- 2Final Report on the Safety Assessment of Dimethicone Copolyoljournals.sagepub.com
- 3
- 4Final Report on the Safety Assessment of Phenethyl Alcoholsemanticscholar.org
- 5
- 6X50 Anti-aging Powder Brochureinfinitec.es
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