Works for
Anti-agingAcetyl zingerone, Limnanthes alba seed oil + 1 moreMay help
“Then, three different seaweeds and two types of ginger extracts come in to de-puff, significantly reduce both hyperpigmented and vascular dark circles, smooth wrinkles, energize the skin for greater luminosity, and encourage collagen synthesis (which is key in that area just above the lid, where it tends to get crepey).”
This product contains acetyl zingerone. 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.
MoisturizingSqualane, Lactobacillus + 16 moreWorks
“First, power players including our hand-harvested giant kelp provide the perfect balance of hydration and lightweight moisture for the delicate skin around the eyes, boosted with brighteners.”
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: squalane, cocos nucifera fruit extract.
Evens skin toneNiacinamide ~0.6–0.9%Under-dosed
Effective ingredients missing or their concentration is too low
Anti-oxidationSide benefit · Acetyl zingerone, Limnanthes alba seed oil + 7 moreWorks well
This product contains antioxidants (acetyl zingerone) that can help neutralize free radicals in skin. By doing so, they can lessen the damage the skin gets from the UV light (sun).
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy2 strong irritants: Hydrolyzed gardenia florida extract, AlcoholMedium risk
Comedogenic4 ingredients rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale4 flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~45–55%
Squalane~5.5–6.7%
- 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 SqualanePropanediol~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 PropanediolLactobacillus~3.2–3.9%
- 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 LactobacillusGlycerin~2.5–3%
- 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 GlycerinLimnanthes alba seed oil~2–2.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
This oil's cmposition is closest to rapeseed oil. It is a very stable oil and serves as an emoillient
More about Limnanthes alba seed oilButylene glycol~1.7–2.1%
- 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 glycolPolyacrylate crosspolymer-6~1.5–1.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Caprylyl glycol~1.3–1.5%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture
More about Caprylyl glycolDimethyl isosorbide~1–1.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to dissolve other ingredients in a product and can enhance their ability to penetrate the skin
More about Dimethyl isosorbideLeuconostoc/radish root ferment filtrate~0.75–1.15%
- 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 filtrateSodium hyaluronate~0.65–1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin
More about Sodium hyaluronateNiacinamide~0.6–0.9%
- 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 NiacinamideMacrocystis pyrifera~0.6–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
Crithmum maritimum callus culture filtrate~0.55–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A plant cell extract that helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and might have some anti-oxidant properties
More about Crithmum maritimum callus culture filtrateCocos nucifera fruit extract~0.55–0.85%
- 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 extractAscophyllum nodosum extract~0.5–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Brown seaweed extract. Can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and might have some antioxidant effect
More about Ascophyllum nodosum extractAsparagopsis armata extract~0.5–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Red seaweed extract. Can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and might have some antioxidant effect
More about Asparagopsis armata extractPorphyra umbilicalis extract~0.45–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
An algae extract that can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Might have an anti-oxidant effect in skin but evidence is lacking
More about Porphyra umbilicalis extractZerumbone~0.5–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Hydrogenated starch hydrolysate~0.45–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Can add sweet taste to lip products
More about Hydrogenated starch hydrolysateAcetyl zingerone~0.35–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
An active compound sourced from ginger root. It can help neutralize free radicals in skin. It might be able to help reduce fine lines and wrinkles and improve the skin tone. In small concentrations, used as a chelating agent and helps preserve stability of product formulations.
More about Acetyl zingeroneSodium gluconate~0.3–0.6%
Hydrolyzed jojoba esters~0.3–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Hydrolyzed jojoba estersSpirulina platensis extract~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
An algae extract. Might help to attract water to the upper layer of the skin and have an anti-oxidant effect
More about Spirulina platensis extractDaucus carota sativa root extract~0.3–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Carrot extract. Might have anti-oxidant properties and be used to add orange color
More about Daucus carota sativa root extractHydrolyzed gardenia florida extract~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- High
Used as a fragrance. Might have some anti-oxidant properties
More about Hydrolyzed gardenia florida 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 acidXanthan gum~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a thicker product consistency
More about Xanthan gumAlcohol~0.15–0.3%
- 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 AlcoholMaltodextrin~0.15–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to stabilize the product formulation and can help absorb oil
More about MaltodextrinSodium lactate~0.1–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Is often used to adjust the pH level of the product
More about Sodium lactateLecithin~0.15–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used mostly for creating emulsions - helping oil and water mix together. Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about LecithinSodium hydroxide~0.1–0.15%
Ingredient list view
Water, Squalane, Propanediol, Lactobacillus, Glycerin, Limnanthes alba seed oil, Butylene glycol, Polyacrylate crosspolymer-6, Caprylyl glycol, Dimethyl isosorbide, Leuconostoc/radish root ferment filtrate, Sodium hyaluronate, Niacinamide, Macrocystis pyrifera, Crithmum maritimum callus culture filtrate, Cocos nucifera fruit extract, Ascophyllum nodosum extract, Asparagopsis armata extract, Porphyra umbilicalis extract, Zerumbone, Hydrogenated starch hydrolysate, Acetyl zingerone, Sodium gluconate, Hydrolyzed jojoba esters, Spirulina platensis extract, Daucus carota sativa root extract, Hydrolyzed gardenia florida extract, Citric acid, Xanthan gum, Alcohol, Maltodextrin, Sodium lactate, Lecithin, Sodium hydroxide
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| Dara KennedyEye SerumYOUR PRODUCT | Marcelle2% Hyaluronic Acid + Probiotic Serum | Edible BeautyDiamond Rush Brightening Eye Serum | BY TERRYHyaluronic Global Eye Serum | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 89% | 87% | 87% |
| Price | — | $25.56 | — | $56.00 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 4 of 13 | 5 of 13 | 4 of 13 |
| Key difference | — | Dimethicone | Palmitoyl Tripeptide-5 | Caffeine |
| Irritancy | Medium | Low | Low | Low |
| Drying alcohol | Contains drying alcohol | — | — | — |
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Product summary
"Dara Kennedy - Eye Serum" could be helpful for: Anti-aging and Moisturizing, but its actives are not the most effective or are not well-studied.
Ingredient callouts
- Humectants (sodium lactate 0.10% - 0.20%, sodium hyaluronate 0.65% - 1.00% and glycerin 2.50% - 3.00%). 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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- 3Hyaluronic acid: A key molecule in skin agingncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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