Based on the ingredient list, "Darphin - Wrinkle Corrective Eye Contour Cream" can work well for skin moisturization. The formulation is based on a combination of good humectants and emollients. Both are needed to increase the skin hydration level. Acetyl glucosamine, acetyl hexapeptide-8, glycerin, sodium hyaluronate and butylene glycol in this product (humectants) attract water molecules to the upper layer of the skin (the water comes from the outside air or from the deeper layers of the skin if the air is dry). Butyrospermum parkii butter, dimethicone, methicone, squalene and cetearyl alcohol 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 (acetyl hexapeptide-8 0.60% - 0.95%). There are many different kind of peptides and they are naturally present in our skin. They all are a combination of amino-acids. Some of them work as natural anti-biotics, promote wound-healing and production of collagen. The science is still not settled on how effective peptides in skincare are, 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

There are quite a few common irritants in this product, including ingredients without particular skin benefits. We would not recommend it for sensitive skin. We assess the overall irritancy of this moisturizer to be high. 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.

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The product retails from 52.03£ up to 120.00£ in the United Kingdom, from 56.10CA$ up to 114.00CA$ in Canada, for 239.00A$ in Australia and from 39.90$ up to 82.00$ in the United States.

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Exfoliation

Anti-aging

What does the product description say?

Wrinkle Corrective Eye Contour Cream

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This product can help reduce and prevent fine lines and wrinkles, improve skin elasticity and firmness because it contains acetyl glucosamine.

These ingredients in the product can also be helpful, even though there is less evidence for their effectiveness: acetyl hexapeptide-8.

Keep in mind that it typically takes at least 6 weeks to notice any results because the changes that are needed to improve fine lines and elasticity happen in the deeper layers of the skin. No topical anti-aging product can “erase” wrinkles or fully reverse signs of aging.

acetyl glucosamine 0.4% - 0.6%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

An effective moisturizing ingredient that also has been shown to be effective in evening out the skin tone and reducing hyperpigmentation. It can help somewhat reduce wrinkles in skin

acetyl hexapeptide-8 0.6% - 0.95%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: MEDIUM

A type of peptide. Peptides are excellent moisturizers and might be able support collagen production reducing fine lines and wrinkles

butyrospermum parkii butter 2.8% - 3.4%

Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High

Concentration: Effectiveness: LOW

A great moisturising ingredient that softens the skin and reduces water loss from its upper layer. It also can be helpful in protecting skin from free radicals

Moisturizing

What does the product description say?

Wrinkle Corrective Eye Contour Cream

Source: From product name

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: butyrospermum parkii butter, dimethicone.

The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: acetyl glucosamine, acetyl hexapeptide-8

acetyl glucosamine 0.4% - 0.6%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

An effective moisturizing ingredient that also has been shown to be effective in evening out the skin tone and reducing hyperpigmentation. It can help somewhat reduce wrinkles in skin

glycerin 0.75% - 1.1%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant

dimethicone 0.45% - 0.7%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

A silicone that helps to reduce water loss from the surface of the skin. Can temporarily "fill in" lines and wrinkles, absorb oil, and create a nice product finish

Evens skin tone

This product can help reduce hypepigmentation and even out the skin tone because it contains the following effective ingredients: acetyl glucosamine

Keep in mind that you would need to apply any topical skincare targetted at hypigmentation consistently for a couple of months to get a result. No topical skincare product can help get rid of hyperpigmentation (including post-acne marks and age spots) instantly.

acetyl glucosamine 0.4% - 0.6%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

An effective moisturizing ingredient that also has been shown to be effective in evening out the skin tone and reducing hyperpigmentation. It can help somewhat reduce wrinkles in skin

Anti-oxidation

This product contains antioxidants (squalene) that might be able to help neutralize free radicals in skin to lessen the damage it gets from the UV light (sun). There is not enough evidence to confirm their effectiveness in skin though.

squalene 0.3% - 0.55%

Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: Medium

Concentration: Effectiveness: MEDIUM

An oil that is naturally part of skin sebum that helps to soften its upper layer, reduce water loss and neutralize free radicals. It might be comedogenic. Avoid applying large concentrations (or pure oil) before sun exposure as oxidized squalene can clog pores and lead to skin irritation. Today squalene is mostly derived from vegetable oils or synthetized by yeast

caffeine 0.45% - 0.65%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: LOW

Might be helpful in neutralizing free radicals. Can have a dehydration effect that might somewhat decrease the look of puffy eyes

butyrospermum parkii butter 2.8% - 3.4%

Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High

Concentration: Effectiveness: LOW

A great moisturising ingredient that softens the skin and reduces water loss from its upper layer. It also can be helpful in protecting skin from free radicals

Exfoliation

What does the product description say?

Ultra fine, light weight texture that melts into the skinActs as a natural exfoliant to reveal fresh, even toned skin Protects the fibres of collagen so wrinkles appear visibly reduced

Source: Beauty Expert

This product might help exfoliate the skin with acetyl glucosamine, but This ingredient is not the most effective.

acetyl glucosamine 0.4% - 0.6%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: MEDIUM

An effective moisturizing ingredient that also has been shown to be effective in evening out the skin tone and reducing hyperpigmentation. It can help somewhat reduce wrinkles in skin

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Key Actives

acetyl glucosamine 0.4% - 0.6%

Irritation risk:

Works for: Anti-aging, Moisturizing, Evens skin tone, Exfoliation

An effective moisturizing ingredient that also has been shown to be effective in evening out the skin tone and reducing hyperpigmentation. It can help somewhat reduce wrinkles in skin

butyrospermum parkii butter 2.8% - 3.4%

Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High

Works for: Moisturizing, Anti-aging, Anti-oxidation

A great moisturising ingredient that softens the skin and reduces water loss from its upper layer. It also can be helpful in protecting skin from free radicals

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Potential irritants

silybum marianum extract 0.6% - 0.9%

Irritation risk:

Works for: Anti-inflammatory, Anti-oxidation, Moisturizing

Might be able to help neutralize free radical, calm down inflammation in skin, and even skin tone

rosa damascena extract 0.5% - 0.7%

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Oil of a very fragrant pink rose used as fragrance in cosmetics. Extensive research has shown it has mixed benefits. In the pro column, inhaling this flower’s scent seems to have relaxing properties and the plant’s petals contain skin-soothing and antioxidant compounds that can benefit skin. On the flipside, the numerous chemicals that create this rose’s distinctive fragrance pose a risk of causing skin aggravation.

Comodogenic ingredients

butyrospermum parkii butter 2.8% - 3.4%

Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High

Works for: Moisturizing, Anti-aging, Anti-oxidation

A great moisturising ingredient that softens the skin and reduces water loss from its upper layer. It also can be helpful in protecting skin from free radicals

theobroma cacao extract 1.9% - 2.3%

Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High

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water 45% - 55%

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Plain old water

hydrogenated polyisobutene 4.9% - 6%

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Works for: Moisturizing

Used to improve the product consistency and soften the upper layer of the skin

tribehenin peg-20 esters 3.9% - 4.8%

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Works for: Cleansing

Helps oil and water mix together

Ingredient list view

Water, Hydrogenated polyisobutene, Tribehenin peg-20 esters, Boron nitride, Butyrospermum parkii butter, Tridecyl trimellitate, Theobroma cacao extract, Hydrogenated polydecene, Unknown, Octane, Butylene glycol, Stearyl alcohol, Cetearyl alcohol, Glycerin, Hexapeptide-10, Acetyl hexapeptide-8, Sodium hyaluronate, Silybum marianum extract, Magnolia grandiflora bark extract, Unknown, Gossypium herbaceum, Rosa damascena extract, Anthemis nobilis flower oil, Unknown, Caffeine, Peg-4 diheptanoate, Sucrose distearate, Glyceryl stearate se, Olive oil decyl esters, Acetyl glucosamine, Glyceryl stearate, Sodium polyacrylate, Dimethicone, Peg-40 stearate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Unknown, Methicone, Ceteareth-20, Ethylhexyl palmitate, Squalene, Oleic acid, Silica dimethyl silylate, Xanthan gum, Tocopheryl acetate, Tetrasodium edta, Citronellol, Linalool, Geraniol, Phenoxyethanol, Potassium sorbate

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Key ingredients	acetyl glucosamine acetyl hexapeptide-8 +9 more	Common: acetyl hexapeptide-8 acetyl glucosamine +5 more Other: aminopropyl ascorbyl phosphate linoleic acid +16 more	Common: acetyl glucosamine acetyl hexapeptide-8 +4 more Other: acetyl octapeptide-3 tetrahexyldecyl ascorbate +21 more	Common: acetyl hexapeptide-8 acetyl glucosamine +6 more Other: tetraacetylphytosphingosine palmitoyl hexapeptide-12 +24 more	Common: acetyl hexapeptide-8 acetyl glucosamine +4 more Other: linoleic acid ascophyllum nodosum extract +20 more	Common: acetyl hexapeptide-8 acetyl glucosamine +8 more Other: linoleic acid petrolatum +12 more	Common: acetyl glucosamine acetyl hexapeptide-8 +5 more Other: linoleic acid petrolatum +13 more	Common: acetyl hexapeptide-8 acetyl glucosamine +3 more Other: aminopropyl ascorbyl phosphate palmitoyl oligopeptide +11 more	Common: acetyl hexapeptide-8 acetyl glucosamine +5 more Other: niacinamide acetyl dipeptide-1 cetyl ester +12 more	Common: acetyl hexapeptide-8 dimethicone +3 more Other: ascorbic acid polypeptide retinyl palmitate +8 more	Common: acetyl hexapeptide-8 glycerin +3 more Other: niacinamide gluconolactone +3 more
Irritancy	IRRITANCY HIGH	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY HIGH	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY HIGH	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY LOW
Potential Irritants	geraniol Has skin benefit? linalool Has skin benefit? +13 more	anthemis nobilis flower extract Has skin benefit? hibiscus sabdariffa flower extract Has skin benefit? +20 more	gelidiella acerosa extract Has skin benefit? potassium sorbate Has skin benefit? +23 more	limonene Has skin benefit? hydroxycitronellal Has skin benefit? +43 more	gelidiella acerosa extract Has skin benefit? scutellaria baicalensis root extract Has skin benefit? +22 more	benzyl salicylate Has skin benefit? parfum Has skin benefit? +20 more	parfum Has skin benefit? potassium cetyl phosphate Has skin benefit? +9 more	vaccinium macrocarpon fruit extract Has skin benefit? panax ginseng root extract Has skin benefit? +16 more	parfum Has skin benefit? vaccinium macrocarpon fruit extract Has skin benefit? +17 more	retinyl palmitate Has skin benefit? lavandula angustifolia oil Has skin benefit? +13 more	kojic acid Has skin benefit? oenothera biennis oil Has skin benefit? +7 more
All ingredients	water Has skin benefit? hydrogenated polyisobutene Has skin benefit? +48 more	water Has skin benefit? butyrospermum parkii butter Has skin benefit? +64 more	water Has skin benefit? tridecyl trimellitate Has skin benefit? +72 more	water Has skin benefit? algae extract Has skin benefit? +121 more	water Has skin benefit? cyclopentasiloxane Has skin benefit? +82 more	unknown Has skin benefit? caffeine Has skin benefit? +60 more	water Has skin benefit? butylene glycol Has skin benefit? +43 more	water Has skin benefit? methyl gluceth-20 Has skin benefit? +55 more	water Has skin benefit? isononyl isononanoate Has skin benefit? +67 more	water Has skin benefit? butyrospermum parkii butter Has skin benefit? +44 more	water Has skin benefit? coffea arabica seed oil Has skin benefit? +24 more

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Darphin Wrinkle Corrective Eye Contour Cream

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Evens skin tone

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