Darphin Wrinkle Corrective Eye Contour Cream
Works for
2 of 2 advertised claims delivered
Anti-agingAcetyl glucosamine, Acetyl hexapeptide-8 + 1 moreStrong evidence
“Wrinkle Corrective Eye Contour Cream”
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.
MoisturizingAcetyl glucosamine, Acetyl hexapeptide-8 + 17 moreStrong evidence
“This silky-soft, hydrating cream helps improve the appearance of crow’s feet, fine lines, and wrinkles on the eye contour as it visibly renews natural glow and restores suppleness.”
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
Evens skin toneNot advertised by the brand · Acetyl glucosamineStrong evidence
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.
Anti-oxidationNot advertised by the brand · Squalene, Butyrospermum parkii butter + 4 moreModerate evidence
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.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy6 strong irritants: Gelidiella acerosa extract, Rosa damascena extract + 4 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
Comedogenic9 ingredients rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale9 flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~45–55%
Hydrogenated polyisobutene~4.9–6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to improve the product consistency and soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Hydrogenated polyisobuteneTribehenin peg-20 esters~3.9–4.8%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oil and water mix together
More about Tribehenin peg-20 estersBoron nitride~3.4–4.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps to absord oil and evenly disperse other ingredients (for example, pigment) in product formulation
More about Boron nitrideButyrospermum parkii butter~2.8–3.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
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
More about Butyrospermum parkii butterTridecyl trimellitate~2.3–2.8%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to create a thicker product consistency and soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Tridecyl trimellitateTheobroma cacao extract~1.9–2.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
Hydrogenated polydecene~1.6–1.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin and create a nice product texture
More about Hydrogenated polydeceneButylene glycol~1.4–1.7%
- 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 glycolStearyl alcohol~1.3–1.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that helps soften the skin
More about Stearyl alcoholCetearyl alcohol~1.1–1.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 2/5
A non-drying alcohol. Works as an emollient. Helps water and oil mix together and creates a nice product texture
More about Cetearyl alcoholGlycerin~0.8–1.2%
- 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 GlycerinHexapeptide-10~0.7–1.05%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Acetyl hexapeptide-8~0.65–0.95%
- 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 hexapeptide-8Sodium hyaluronate~0.65–0.95%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin
More about Sodium hyaluronateSilybum marianum extract~0.6–0.95%
- Irritation risk
- High
Might be able to help neutralize free radical, calm down inflammation in skin, and even skin tone
More about Silybum marianum extractMagnolia grandiflora bark extract~0.6–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Sigesbeckia orientalis extract~0.55–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant extract that can contain an anti-inflammatory compound
More about Sigesbeckia orientalis extractGelidiella acerosa extract~0.55–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- High
An algae extract that can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and have some anti-oxidant properties
More about Gelidiella acerosa extractHypnea musciformis extract~0.5–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
Might help to attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Hypnea musciformis extractGossypium herbaceum extract~0.45–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
Rosa damascena extract~0.45–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- High
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.
More about Rosa damascena extractAnthemis nobilis flower extract~0.35–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that one one hand, can contain compounds that can help calm down skin irritation, but, on the other hand, its other compounds (especially fragrant ones) can themselves be irritating
More about Anthemis nobilis flower extractCitrus aurantium amara leaf/twig extract~0.4–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- High
Caffeine~0.4–0.65%
- 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 CaffeinePeg-4 diheptanoate~0.45–0.7%
Sucrose distearate~0.45–0.7%
Glyceryl stearate se~0.45–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 2/5
Used to stabilize the product formulations and works as an emollient
More about Glyceryl stearate seOlive oil decyl esters~0.45–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Acetyl glucosamine~0.35–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
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
More about Acetyl glucosamineGlyceryl stearate~0.45–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that softens the skin and forms a protective layer on its surface. Helps water and oil mix together
More about Glyceryl stearateSodium polyacrylate~0.45–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a gel-like product texture, as well as to stabilize emulsions
More about Sodium polyacrylateDimethicone~0.45–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
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
More about DimethiconePeg-40 stearate~0.4–0.6%
Ethylhexylglycerin~0.25–0.5%
Ceteareth-20~0.35–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
- Comedogenicity
- 2/5
Helps oil and water mix together. Has some emollient properties
More about Ceteareth-20Ethylhexyl palmitate~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
An emollient that helps soften the skin and create a nice product texture
More about Ethylhexyl palmitateSqualene~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 2/5
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
More about SqualeneOleic acid~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin. At the same time, it can weaken the skin's barrier enhancing penetration of other ingredients and increasing the risk of skin dryness
More about Oleic acidSilica dimethyl silylate~0.25–0.45%
Xanthan gum~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a thicker product consistency
More about Xanthan gumTocopheryl acetate~0.2–0.4%
- 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 acetateTetrasodium edta~0.2–0.35%
Citronellol~0.15–0.25%
Linalool~0.1–0.2%
Geraniol~0.15–0.25%
Phenoxyethanol~0.15–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolPotassium sorbate~0.15–0.25%
Ingredient list view
Water, Hydrogenated polyisobutene, Tribehenin peg-20 esters, Boron nitride, Butyrospermum parkii butter, Tridecyl trimellitate, Theobroma cacao extract, Hydrogenated polydecene, Unknown, Butylene glycol, Stearyl alcohol, Cetearyl alcohol, Glycerin, Hexapeptide-10, Acetyl hexapeptide-8, Sodium hyaluronate, Silybum marianum extract, Magnolia grandiflora bark extract, Sigesbeckia orientalis extract, Gelidiella acerosa extract, Hypnea musciformis extract, Gossypium herbaceum extract, Rosa damascena extract, Anthemis nobilis flower extract, Citrus aurantium amara leaf/twig extract, 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, 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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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.
| DarphinWrinkle Corrective Eye Contour CreamYOUR PRODUCT | Estée LauderRe-Nutriv Ultimate Lift Regenerating Youth Creme | CliniqueSmart Clinical Repair™ Wrinkle Correcting Eye Cream | Bobbi BrownExtra Repair Eye Cream Refil | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 64% | 61% | 57% |
| Price | $74.04 | $160.42+$86.38 | $56.45−$17.59 | $45.99−$28.05 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 7 of 12 | 8 of 12 | 7 of 12 |
| Key difference | — | Linoleic Acid | Acetyl Octapeptide-3 | Linoleic Acid |
| Irritancy | High | Medium | Medium | High |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
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Product summary
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.
Price
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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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 22 studies and safety reviews.
- 1
- 2Safety Assessment of Boron Nitride as Used in Cosmetics cir-safety.org
- 3Safety Assessment of Polyene Group as Used in Cosmeticscir-safety.org
- 4
- 5Hyaluronic acid: A key molecule in skin agingncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- 6
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