Codex Beauty ANTÜ Refining Eye Cream
Works for
1 of 2 advertised claims delivered
MoisturizingCocos nucifera fruit extract, Glycerin + 13 moreGood evidence
“Defend against signs of inflammaging (inflammation + aging): firm, re-hydrate, and fade the appearance of under-eye dark circles or puffiness.”
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, lactobacillus ferment.
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: squalane, cocos nucifera fruit extract.
Anti-agingHydrolyzed hibiscus esculentus extract, TocopherolWeak evidence
“Defend against signs of inflammaging (inflammation + aging): firm, re-hydrate, and fade the appearance of under-eye dark circles or puffiness.”
Effective ingredients missing or their concentration is too low.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy9 strong irritants: Lilium candidum flower extract, Citrus limon peel oil + 7 more — patch-test recommendedHigh 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~4.6–5.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Acts as a solvent for other ingredients. Speeds up the absorption of other ingredients into the skin
More about PropanediolLactobacillus ferment~3.9–4.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A fermentation product created by bacteria Lactobacillus. The fermented product has anti-bacterial properties and might be helpful in calming down inflammation, but studies are lacking. Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Can be used as a preservative
More about Lactobacillus fermentGlycerin~3–3.7%
- 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 GlycerinCoco-caprylate~2.4–2.9%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
An emollient that softens skin and creates a nice product texture
More about Coco-caprylateC15-19 alkane~1.9–2.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and create a nice product texture
More about C15-19 alkanePolyglyceryl-6 stearate~1.7–2.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Polyglyceryl-6 stearateHydrogenated olive oil unsaponifiables~1.5–1.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Help soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Hydrogenated olive oil unsaponifiablesLactobacillus~1.2–1.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A non-living ingredient made by fermentation with the bacteria Lactobacillus. It can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and might help reduce inflammation
More about LactobacillusCarrageenan~1–1.3%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
Helps thicken the product formula and create a nice product formulation
More about CarrageenanPrunus amygdalus dulcis seed~0.7–1.05%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Prunus amygdalus dulcis seedAristotelia chilensis leaf extract~0.6–0.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Buddleja globosa leaf extract~0.55–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Ugni molinae leaf extract~0.5–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Croton lechleri resin powder~0.55–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Pfaffia paniculata root extract~0.45–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Ptychopetalum olacoides bark/stem extract~0.45–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Hydrolyzed hibiscus esculentus extract~0.45–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant extract that might contain a peptide (Myoxinol). It could be helpful in attracting water to the upper layer of the skin and might have some anti-aging effect, but the research is lacking and it is rarely used in a high enough concentration
More about Hydrolyzed hibiscus esculentus extractCocos nucifera fruit extract~0.45–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
An emollient. Found to be as effective as a moisturizer for dry skin as mineral oil. Could be comedogenic
More about Cocos nucifera fruit extractLilium candidum flower extract~0.35–0.6%
Squalane~0.45–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An oil naturally present in skin. Works as an emollient to soften the skin and form a protective layer on its surface without a greasy feeling.
More about SqualaneSucrose polystearate~0.35–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oil and water mix together
More about Sucrose polystearateGlyceryl undecylenate~0.35–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oil and water mix together and helps preserve the product formulation
More about Glyceryl undecylenatePolyglyceryl-6 behenate~0.3–0.6%
Calcium chloride~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps create a thicker product consistency. Might be irritating
More about Calcium chlorideTocopherol~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Pure form of vitamin E. Can help moisturise and protect the skin from free radicals. Often used to help stabilise other ingredients or the formula itself
More about TocopherolCaprylyl/capryl glucoside~0.4–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oil and water mix together. Can be used as a cleansing agent
More about Caprylyl/capryl glucosideCitrus limon peel oil~0.3–0.5%
Citrus aurantifolia oil~0.3–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- High
Cymbopogon martini oil~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- High
Aromatic plant oil used in cosmetics as a fragrance. A likely irritant
More about Cymbopogon martini oilHydrolyzed sodium hyaluronate~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin
More about Hydrolyzed sodium hyaluronateSodium phytate~0.3–0.5%
Dextrin~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A sugar that is used to stabilize the product formulation. Can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about DextrinXanthan gum~0.3–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a thicker product consistency
More about Xanthan gumPotassium sorbate~0.25–0.5%
Sodium benzoate~0.25–0.4%
Citric 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 acidBenzyl alcohol~0.15–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- High
A preservative. Can be used to mask unpleasant smell. Can be irritating
More about Benzyl alcoholLimonene~0.15–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- High
A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat
More about LimoneneGeraniol~0.1–0.2%
Citral~0.15–0.25%
Linalool~0.15–0.25%
Farnesol~0.1–0.15%
Ingredient list view
Water, Propanediol, Lactobacillus ferment, Glycerin, Coco-caprylate, C15-19 alkane, Polyglyceryl-6 stearate, Hydrogenated olive oil unsaponifiables, Lactobacillus, Carrageenan, Prunus amygdalus dulcis seed, Aristotelia chilensis leaf extract, Buddleja globosa leaf extract, Ugni molinae leaf extract, Croton lechleri resin powder, Pfaffia paniculata root extract, Ptychopetalum olacoides bark/stem extract, Hydrolyzed hibiscus esculentus extract, Cocos nucifera fruit extract, Lilium candidum flower extract, Squalane, Sucrose polystearate, Glyceryl undecylenate, Polyglyceryl-6 behenate, Calcium chloride, Tocopherol, Caprylyl/capryl glucoside, Citrus limon peel oil, Citrus aurantifolia oil, Cymbopogon martini oil, Hydrolyzed sodium hyaluronate, Sodium phytate, Dextrin, Xanthan gum, Potassium sorbate, Sodium benzoate, Citric acid, Benzyl alcohol, Limonene, Geraniol, Citral, Linalool, Farnesol
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 7 studies and safety reviews.
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- 3Use of Probiotics for Dermal Applicationsresearchgate.net
- 4
- 5Vitamin E in dermatologyncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- 6Vitamin E and Skin Healthlpi.oregonstate.edu
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