Clark's Botanical Anti-Puff Eye Cream
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MoisturizingHexapeptide-11, Glycerin + 15 moreWorks well
“Key Benefits Brighter, revitalized eyes Targeted for the delicate skin around the eyes Firming and moisturizing formula”
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, sodium hyaluronate.
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: octyldodecyl neopentanoate, cetyl alcohol.
The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: hexapeptide-11
Anti-agingHexapeptide-11, Magnesium aluminum silicate + 2 moreMay help
“Anti-Puff Eye Cream”
This product contains hexapeptide-11. 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.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy2 strong irritants: Jasminum officinale flower extract, Arnica montana flower extractMedium risk
Comedogenic2 ingredients rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale2 flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~45–55%
Propanediol~5.3–6.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Acts as a solvent for other ingredients. Speeds up the absorption of other ingredients into the skin
More about PropanediolGlycerin~3.8–4.7%
- 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 GlycerinPpg-2 myristyl ether propionate~2.8–3.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Ethyl macadamiate~2.3–2.8%
Isostearyl neopentanoate~2–2.4%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
- Comedogenicity
- 2/5
Used to create a nice product texture and helps soften the upper layer of the skin. Could be comedogenic
More about Isostearyl neopentanoatePropanediol dicaprylate/caprate~1.7–2.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Isononyl isononanoate~1.5–1.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Forms a protective film on the surface of the skin to prevent moisture loss. Gives a velvety feel to products while reducing tackiness
More about Isononyl isononanoateCetyl alcohol~1.3–1.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A non-drying alcohol that works to soften the skin and stabilize product formulations helping oil and water mix together
More about Cetyl alcoholStearic acid~1.1–1.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps oil and water mix together and works as an emollient
More about Stearic acidOctyldodecyl neopentanoate~0.75–1.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that helps soften the skin. Often used to stabilize other ingredients, for example, sunscreen
More about Octyldodecyl neopentanoatePpg-3 benzyl ether myristate~0.7–1.05%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Glyceryl stearate~0.6–0.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that softens the skin and forms a protective layer on its surface. Helps water and oil mix together
More about Glyceryl stearateStearyl alcohol~0.6–0.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that helps soften the skin
More about Stearyl alcoholMagnesium aluminum silicate~0.5–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Might be helpful in restoring skin barrier function and, when combined with zinc carbonate and malonic acid, reducing fine lines and wrinkles by stimulating elastin production. Also helps stabilize the product formulation
More about Magnesium aluminum silicateHexapeptide-11~0.45–0.7%
- 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 Hexapeptide-11Jasminum officinale flower extract~0.45–0.65%
Acanthopanax senticosus root extract~0.35–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that might have antioxidant properties
More about Acanthopanax senticosus root extractArnica montana flower extract~0.3–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that can be irritating. It can have some anti-bacterial properties, but there are no evidence of a beneficial effect for skin
More about Arnica montana flower extractHypnea musciformis extract~0.35–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
Might help to attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Hypnea musciformis extractSodium pca~0.3–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Naturally present in skin and helps to attract water to its upper layer
More about Sodium pcaNiacinamide~0.3–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Is proven to be effective in reducing blemishes, evening out skin tone and helping to improve lines and wrinkles. It helps the skin to repair sun damage, calm down inflammation and keep maintain good levels of moisture. The concentration of about 2% is effective for supporting the skin barrier and evening out the skin tone. Concentration of 4-6% is better for helping with acne and balancing the sebum production
More about NiacinamidePhospholipids~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Emollients that are naturaly present in skin. In addition, they help water and oil mix together in the product
More about PhospholipidsTocopheryl acetate~0.3–0.55%
- 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 acetateAscorbyl palmitate~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Being a lipid soluble form of vitamin C, it is more stable and can penetrate the skin better than L-Ascorbic acid. It is effective in protecting the skin from free radicals, as well as evening the skin tone, but is less effective in stimulating collagen production compared to L-Ascorbic acid.
More about Ascorbyl palmitateTrehalose~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A sugar that attracts water to the upper layer of the skin
More about TrehaloseSodium hyaluronate~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin
More about Sodium hyaluronateCaffeine~0.25–0.5%
- 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 CaffeineSalicylic acid~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- High
Used for skin exfoliation. It has an anti-inflammatory and anti-bacterial effect, helps to unclog pores, prevent blemishes and speed up healing of the existing ones. Sometimes referred to as a BHA (beta-hydroxy acid)
More about Salicylic acidDiisostearyl malate~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Diisostearyl malateAcacia senegal gum~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps mask the small of other ingredients and improve the product texture
More about Acacia senegal gumCaprylhydroxamic acid~0.2–0.4%
Glyceryl caprylate~0.25–0.5%
- 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 caprylateLeuconostoc/radish root ferment filtrate~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A preservative that comes from radishes fermented by a bacteria. New research suggests that the preservation properties in the ingredient come from an ammonium salt that is not present naturally in radish root but used in its cultivation. Is problematic because the exact amount of the preservative agents is difficult to determine
More about Leuconostoc/radish root ferment filtratePolyacrylate crosspolymer-6~0.15–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Sodium phytate~0.15–0.25%
Xanthan gum~0.15–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a thicker product consistency
More about Xanthan gumSodium benzoate~0.1–0.2%
Polyquaternium-51~0.1–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that helps create a nice silky finish on the skin
More about Polyquaternium-51Sorbic acid~0.1–0.2%
Ingredient list view
Water, Propanediol, Glycerin, Ppg-2 myristyl ether propionate, Ethyl macadamiate, Isostearyl neopentanoate, Propanediol dicaprylate/caprate, Isononyl isononanoate, Cetyl alcohol, Stearic acid, Octyldodecyl neopentanoate, Ppg-3 benzyl ether myristate, Glyceryl stearate, Stearyl alcohol, Magnesium aluminum silicate, Hexapeptide-11, Jasminum officinale flower extract, Acanthopanax senticosus root extract, Arnica montana flower extract, Hypnea musciformis extract, Sodium pca, Niacinamide, Phospholipids, Tocopheryl acetate, Ascorbyl palmitate, Trehalose, Sodium hyaluronate, Caffeine, Salicylic acid, Diisostearyl malate, Acacia senegal gum, Caprylhydroxamic acid, Glyceryl caprylate, Leuconostoc/radish root ferment filtrate, Polyacrylate crosspolymer-6, Sodium phytate, Xanthan gum, Sodium benzoate, Polyquaternium-51, Sorbic acid
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| Shared key ingredients | — | 9 of 9 | 3 of 9 | 3 of 9 |
| Key difference | — | — | Acetyl Glucosamine | Mineral Oil |
| Irritancy | Medium | Medium | Low | Low |
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Product summary
Based on the ingredients included, "Clark's Botanical - Anti-Puff Eye Cream" works well for moisturizing the skin. 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 (glycerin, sodium hyaluronate, sodium pca, trehalose and hypnea musciformis extract) 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). Octyldodecyl neopentanoate, cetyl alcohol, diisostearyl malate, glyceryl caprylate and glyceryl stearate 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
- We like that this moisturizer contains peptides (hexapeptide-11 0.45% - 0.70%). There are many different kind of Peptides and they are naturally present in our skin. They all are a combination of aminoacids. Some of them work as natural antibiotics, promote wound-healing and production of collagen. The science is still not settled on how effective Peptides are in skincare, 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
This formulation includes some common irritants, including ingredients that do not provide a benefit for the skin. We assess the overall irritancy of this moisturizer to be medium. 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
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 16 studies and safety reviews.
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