Works for
Anti-agingPalmitoyl tripeptide-5, Tocopherol + 1 moreMay help
“A powerful anti-wrinkle and firming serum to tighten the appearance of skin around the eyes.”
This product contains palmitoyl tripeptide-5. 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.
MoisturizingSide benefit · Palmitoyl tripeptide-5, Glycerin + 9 moreWorks well
This product contains good ingredients to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. These ingredients are called "humectants": glycerin, saccharomyces lysate extract.
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: palmitoyl tripeptide-5
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy6 strong irritants: Citrus aurantium amara flower water, Peucedanum graveolens extract + 4 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
ComedogenicClean of flagged comedogenic ingredientsNone flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~40–60%
Glycerin~3.8–5.7%
- 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 GlycerinPropanediol~3.4–5.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Acts as a solvent for other ingredients. Speeds up the absorption of other ingredients into the skin
More about PropanediolSigesbeckia orientalis extract~2.7–4%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant extract that can contain an anti-inflammatory compound
More about Sigesbeckia orientalis extractPrunus amygdalus dulcis seed extract~2–3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Almond extract (oil) - helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Prunus amygdalus dulcis seed extractMenyanthes trifoliata leaf extract~1.6–2.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Betula alba bark extract~1.3–1.9%
- Irritation risk
- High
Has astringent properties. Creates a tightening and drying effect on the skin. Can be irritating
More about Betula alba bark extractPalmitoyl tripeptide-5~1.2–1.8%
- 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 tripeptide-5Sodium hyaluronate~1–1.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin
More about Sodium hyaluronateSaccharomyces lysate extract~0.6–1.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Can have some anti-inflammatory effect
More about Saccharomyces lysate extractCitrus aurantium amara flower water~0.45–1.1%
- Irritation risk
- High
A citrus plant essential oil (in a less concentrated format). Used as a fragrance and can be irritating
More about Citrus aurantium amara flower waterPeucedanum graveolens extract~0.4–0.95%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract. Might have an antioxidant effect. Can be used as a fragrance
More about Peucedanum graveolens extractRosa damascena flower water~0.35–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- High
Used to add a nice rose smell to the product. Might help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and have some anti-oxidant effect. Can be irritating
More about Rosa damascena flower waterHelichrysum angustifolium flower extract~0.3–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Triticum vulgare protein~0.35–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Aminopropyl ascorbyl phosphate~0.2–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A more stable but less potent derivative of vitamin C. It can help neautralize free radicals and even out the skin tone if used in high enough concentration (required levels are likely to be much higher than for pure vitamin C, and solid studies are lacking at the moment)
More about Aminopropyl ascorbyl phosphatePeg-40 hydrogenated castor oil~0.3–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oil and water mix together
More about Peg-40 hydrogenated castor oilEthylhexylglycerin~0.2–0.75%
Butylene glycol~0.15–0.65%
- 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 glycolCaffeine~0.15–0.6%
- 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 CaffeineDipotassium glycyrrhizate~0.15–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A salt derived from licorice. Works as an emollient to soften the upper layer of the skin and can help calm down inflammation. Might be helpful for skin lightening
More about Dipotassium glycyrrhizateTocopheryl acetate~0.15–0.65%
- 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 acetatePentylene glycol~0.15–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to preserve products, dissolve other ingredients and create a nice product texture
More about Pentylene glycolAlcohol~0.15–0.55%
- 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 AlcoholXanthan gum~0.15–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a thicker product consistency
More about Xanthan gumTris(tetramethylhydroxypiperidinol) citrate~0.1–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Sodium hydroxide~0.1–0.45%
Carbomer~0.1–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps create a thicker or gel-like product texture. It is not a surfactant but can be used in gentle cleansing formulations
More about CarbomerTocopherol~0.1–0.45%
- 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 TocopherolPotassium sorbate~0.1–0.3%
Sodium benzoate~0.05–0.2%
Tetrasodium edta~0.05–0.25%
Citronellol~0.05–0.15%
Geraniol~0.01–0.1%
Phenoxyethanol~0.05–0.15%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolIngredient list view
Water, Glycerin, Propanediol, Sigesbeckia orientalis extract, Prunus amygdalus dulcis seed extract, Menyanthes trifoliata leaf extract, Betula alba bark extract, Palmitoyl tripeptide-5, Sodium hyaluronate, Saccharomyces lysate extract, Citrus aurantium amara flower water, Peucedanum graveolens extract, Rosa damascena flower water, Helichrysum angustifolium flower extract, Triticum vulgare protein, Aminopropyl ascorbyl phosphate, Peg-40 hydrogenated castor oil, Ethylhexylglycerin, Butylene glycol, Caffeine, Dipotassium glycyrrhizate, Tocopheryl acetate, Pentylene glycol, Alcohol, Xanthan gum, Tris(tetramethylhydroxypiperidinol) citrate, Sodium hydroxide, Carbomer, Tocopherol, Potassium sorbate, Sodium benzoate, Tetrasodium edta, Citronellol, Geraniol, Phenoxyethanol
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Worth comparing, line by line.
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.
| DarphinUplifting Serum Eyelids DefinitionYOUR PRODUCT | EvenprimeHypernova Eye Serum | iS ClinicalGeneXC Firming Eye Gel | Pacifica BeautyFuture Youth Time Shift Eye Serum | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 62% | 62% | 59% |
| Price | — | — | $130.00 | $18.91 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 5 of 8 | 3 of 8 | 4 of 8 |
| Key difference | — | Madecassoside | Vitamin C | Caprooyl Tetrapeptide-3 |
| Irritancy | High | Medium | Medium | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | Contains drying alcohol | — | — | — |
| View product | Shop | Shop | Shop |
More alternatives: Peter Thomas Roth Super-Size Un-Wrinkle Eye ConcentrateDermalogica biolumin-c eye serum - deluxe
Product summary
"Darphin - Uplifting Serum Eyelids Definition" is effective for: Moisturizing
This product could be helpful for: Anti-aging, but its actives are not the most effective or are not well-studied.
Ingredient callouts
- Peptides (palmitoyl tripeptide-5 1.40% - 2.00%). Peptides are a very big group of ingredients. They all consist of a different combination of aminoacids. Our skin produces Peptides naturally. Some of them work as natural antibiotics, promote wound-healing and production of collagen. The scientists are still studying how effective the topical application of Peptides is, but it is very likely that theynare helpful. Peptides might be able to support skin barrier restoration and even have an anti-aging benefit. At the very least, they certainly help attract water to the skin and support the hydration in this way.
- Humectants (saccharomyces lysate extract 1.00% - 1.45%, sodium hyaluronate 1.20% - 1.80% and glycerin 3.80% - 5.70%). These ingredients help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improve the skin hydration.
Price
The product retails from 35.54£ up to 53.90£ in the United Kingdom, for 70.21CA$ in Canada, for 70.91A$ in Australia and for 34.50$ in the United States.
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 12 studies and safety reviews.
- 1
- 2Purified Pland Extractskalidees.com
- 3Hyaluronic acid: A key molecule in skin agingncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- 4
- 5Use of Probiotics for Dermal Applicationsresearchgate.net
- 6
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