Crystal Clear Intense Anti-Ageing Eye Serum
Works for
MoisturizingPalmitoyl oligopeptide, Acetyl tetrapeptide-5 + 9 moreWorks well
“Packed full of active ingredients, the eye serum nourishes and moisturizes the eye contour while delivering an Oxygen Complex to help soften and plump the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles.”
This product contains good ingredients to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. These ingredients are called "humectants": glycerin, glyceryl acrylate/acrylic acid copolymer.
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).
The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: acetyl tetrapeptide-5, palmitoyl oligopeptide
Anti-agingPalmitoyl oligopeptide, Acetyl tetrapeptide-5 + 1 moreMay help
“Intense Anti-Ageing Eye Serum”
This product contains acetyl tetrapeptide-5, palmitoyl oligopeptide. These ingredients 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?
Irritancy11 strong irritants: Hamamelis virginiana leaf water, Parfum + 9 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
ComedogenicClean of flagged comedogenic ingredientsNone flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~45–55%
Centaurea cyanus flower water~4.5–5.5%
- Irritation risk
- High
Cornflower water. Might have an anti-oxidant effect and can help reduce inflammation in skin. However, it can be irritating on its own
More about Centaurea cyanus flower waterHamamelis virginiana leaf water~4.4–5.4%
- Irritation risk
- High
Glyceryl polymethacrylate~3.1–3.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a nice product texture
More about Glyceryl polymethacrylateGlycerin~2.4–3%
- 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 GlycerinPropylene glycol~2–2.4%
- 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 glycolHydroxyethylcellulose~1.8–2.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to thicken product formulations and create gel-like textures
More about HydroxyethylcelluloseMannitol~1.4–1.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps to attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about MannitolButylene glycol~1.2–1.5%
- 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 glycolCaprylyl glycol~1–1.2%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture
More about Caprylyl glycol1,2-hexanediol~0.65–1%
Ppg-26-buteth-26~0.6–0.9%
Xanthan gum~0.55–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a thicker product consistency
More about Xanthan gumTriticum vulgare protein~0.55–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Yeast extract~0.45–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and might have some anti-oxidant and skin lightening properties. It can help calm down inflammation in skin
More about Yeast extractParfum~0.4–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumPeg-40 hydrogenated castor oil~0.45–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oil and water mix together
More about Peg-40 hydrogenated castor oilPentylene glycol~0.45–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to preserve products, dissolve other ingredients and create a nice product texture
More about Pentylene glycolAcrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer~0.35–0.65%
- 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 crosspolymerAlcohol denat.~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- High
Produces temporary toning effect. Can help dissolve other ingredients or preserve products
More about Alcohol denat.Sodium hydroxide~0.3–0.55%
Butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane~0.5–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Avobenzone. An organic, or so-called "chemical" UV filter. Protects against both UVA and UVB rays. Needs to be combined with other filters in a formulation to be stable.
More about Butyl methoxydibenzoylmethaneEthylhexyl methoxycinnamate~0.45–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- High
Octinoxate. When used in higher concentrations, works as a sunscreen protecting the skin from UVB rays. When used in lower concentration, helps to preserve the product formulation. Is shown to be harmful to coral reefs - consider avoiding bathing in coral reef areas when wearing a product with this ingredient. It can be irritating
More about Ethylhexyl methoxycinnamateGlyceryl acrylate/acrylic acid copolymer~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and provide a longer-lasting hydration. Can create a thicker product consistency
More about Glyceryl acrylate/acrylic acid copolymerAscorbyl palmitate~0.25–0.5%
- 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 palmitateGlycogen~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about GlycogenEthylhexyl salicylate~0.45–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Octisalate. A UV filter. It offers some protection against the sun rays that cause sunburn (UVB), but does not protect against the most aging sun rays (UVA). It loses its effectiveness quickly when exposed to sunlight. It is an organic, or so called "chemical" sunscreen
More about Ethylhexyl salicylateButeth-3~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Sodium benzotriazolyl butylphenol sulfonate~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps protect the ingredients in the formulation against UV light
More about Sodium benzotriazolyl butylphenol sulfonateTropolone~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Alcohol~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- High
Can be drying and contribute to skin irritation. Used in formulars to dissolve other ingredients, create a thinner product consistency or for its antibacterial properties
More about AlcoholTris(tetramethylhydroxypiperidinol) citrate~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Tributyl citrate~0.25–0.5%
Acetyl tetrapeptide-5~0.25–0.45%
- 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 Acetyl tetrapeptide-5Palmitoyl oligopeptide~0.3–0.6%
- 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 Palmitoyl oligopeptideAmyl cinnamal~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- High
Benzyl salicylate~0.2–0.35%
Citral~0.15–0.3%
Citronellol~0.15–0.25%
Evernia prunastri extract~0.15–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Geraniol~0.15–0.25%
Limonene~0.1–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- High
A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat
More about LimoneneLinalool~0.1–0.2%
Ingredient list view
Water, Centaurea cyanus flower water, Hamamelis virginiana leaf water, Glyceryl polymethacrylate, Glycerin, Propylene glycol, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Mannitol, Butylene glycol, Caprylyl glycol, 1,2-hexanediol, Ppg-26-buteth-26, Xanthan gum, Triticum vulgare protein, Yeast extract, Parfum, Peg-40 hydrogenated castor oil, Pentylene glycol, Acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer, Alcohol denat., Sodium hydroxide, Butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane, Ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate, Glyceryl acrylate/acrylic acid copolymer, Unknown, Ascorbyl palmitate, Glycogen, Ethylhexyl salicylate, Buteth-3, Sodium benzotriazolyl butylphenol sulfonate, Tropolone, Alcohol, Tris(tetramethylhydroxypiperidinol) citrate, Tributyl citrate, Acetyl tetrapeptide-5, Palmitoyl oligopeptide, Amyl cinnamal, Benzyl salicylate, Citral, Citronellol, Evernia prunastri extract, Geraniol, Limonene, Linalool
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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.
| Crystal ClearIntense Anti-Ageing Eye SerumYOUR PRODUCT | Elizabeth ArdenPREVAGE Anti-Aging Eye Serum | Dr SebaghSupreme Eye Serum | Osmotics CosmeceuticalsOsmotics Eye Surgery Undereye Rejuvenator | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 56% | 56% | 53% |
| Price | — | $103.97 | $123.50 | $110.91 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 3 of 9 | 3 of 9 | 3 of 9 |
| Key difference | — | Urea | Dipeptide-2 | Dipeptide-2 |
| Irritancy | High | Medium | Medium | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | Contains drying alcohol | — | — | — |
| View product | Shop | Shop | Shop |
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Product summary
"Crystal Clear - Intense Anti-Ageing Eye Serum" is effective for: Moisturizing
This product could be helpful for: Anti-aging, but its actives are not the most effective or are not well-studied.
Ingredient callouts
- Peptides (palmitoyl oligopeptide 0.30% - 0.60% and acetyl tetrapeptide-5 0.25% - 0.45%). 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. They 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.
- Humectants (mannitol 1.40% - 1.80%, glycogen 0.25% - 0.45%, glyceryl acrylate/acrylic acid copolymer 0.25% - 0.50%, glycerin 2.40% - 3.00% and acetyl tetrapeptide-5 0.25% - 0.45%). These ingredients help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improve the skin hydration.
Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 11 studies and safety reviews.
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- 3Surfactants and experimental irritant contact dermatitisncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- 4Propylene Glycolpubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- 5Skin-sensitizing and irritant properties of propylene glycolonlinelibrary.wiley.com
- 6
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