Derm Institute Cellular Rejuvenating Eye Contour Masque
Works for
Anti-agingRetinol, Palmitoyl tripeptide-5 + 3 moreWorks well
“Enjoy a luxury pamper session and rehydrate the eye area with the Derm Institute Cellular Rejuvenating Eye Contour Masque, a skincare treatment designed to help minimise the signs of ageing and deliver rich moisture to the skin.”
This product can help reduce and prevent fine lines and wrinkles, improve skin elasticity and firmness because it contains retinol.
These ingredients in the product can also be helpful, even though there is less evidence for their effectiveness: acetyl tetrapeptide-17, adenosine triphosphate, palmitoyl tripeptide-5.
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.
MoisturizingPalmitoyl tripeptide-5, Acetyl tetrapeptide-17 + 12 moreWorks well
“Enjoy a luxury pamper session and rehydrate the eye area with the Derm Institute Cellular Rejuvenating Eye Contour Masque, a skincare treatment designed to help minimise the signs of ageing and deliver rich moisture to the skin.”
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:
algae extract, 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: algae extract, caprylyl glycol.
The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: acetyl tetrapeptide-17, palmitoyl tripeptide-5
Anti-oxidationSide benefit · Retinol, Corallina officinalis extract + 3 moreWorks well
This product contains antioxidants (retinol) that can help neutralize free radicals in skin. By doing so, they can lessen the damage the skin gets from the UV light (sun).
ExfoliationSide benefit · RetinolWorks well
This product can help exfoliate the skin. In other words, it helps break down the bonds between dead cells on the surface of the skin and speed up the skin turnover. Skin often appears softer and brighter after exfoliation, but overdoing it can result in disrupted skin barrier. The following ingredient is doing the exfoliating job in this product: retinol.
Evens skin toneSide benefit the brand mentions · Retinol, Hydrolyzed soy proteinWorks well
“C. E. O AFTERGLOW MOISTURISER Powered by an advanced form of Vitamin C, Sunday Riley's new gel moisturiser will brighten, hydrate and even your skin tone for long-lasting moisture and satin soft skin.”
This product can help reduce hypepigmentation and even out the skin tone because it contains the following effective ingredients: retinol.
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.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy2 strong irritants: Retinol, ParfumMedium risk
Comedogenic2 ingredients rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale2 flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~40–60%
Algae extract~5.3–7.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
Plant extract that helps the skin to attract water and make it more smooth for touch. Also shows promise of anti-aging properties, but research is not extensive yet
More about Algae extractAloe barbadensis leaf~3.7–5.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Palmitoyl tripeptide-5~2.6–3.9%
- 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-5Butylene glycol~1.8–2.7%
- 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 glycolPentylene glycol~1.5–2.3%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to preserve products, dissolve other ingredients and create a nice product texture
More about Pentylene glycolLeuconostoc/radish root ferment filtrate~1.2–1.8%
- 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 filtrateCaprylyl glycol~1–1.6%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture
More about Caprylyl glycolEthylhexylglycerin~0.55–1.35%
Ananas sativus fruit extract~0.5–1.15%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A fruit extract that might help to attract water to the upper layer of the skin, but there is no evidence for any other benefits to the skin
More about Ananas sativus fruit extractCorallina officinalis extract~0.35–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
Red algae extract that helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and might contain antioxidants
More about Corallina officinalis extractScutellaria baicalensis root extract~0.15–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that might contain a compound baicalin that could be helpful in neutralizing free radicals and reducing inflammation in skin. The baicalin concentration in skincare products is often too low for an effective action. Can be used for its fragrant properties
More about Scutellaria baicalensis root extractTripeptide-6~0.15–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Peg-40 hydrogenated castor oil~0.15–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oil and water mix together
More about Peg-40 hydrogenated castor oilRetinol~0.1–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- High
Two steps removed from the active form of vitamin A - retinoic acid. Once converted to the retinoic acid in the skin, retinol is proven to be effective against all signs of aging. It improves skin cell turnover, helps fight blemishes and clogged pores, can regulate excess oil production and even skin tone. It can, however, be quite irritating
More about RetinolAcacia senegal gum extract~0.15–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Xanthan gum~0.15–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a thicker product consistency
More about Xanthan gumTremella fuciformis sporocarp extract~0.15–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Mushroom extract that helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Tremella fuciformis sporocarp extractCarbomer~0.1–0.4%
- 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 CarbomerMelia azadirachta leaf extract~0.1–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that has anti-bacterial properties. Can be used to preserve the product. Can be irritating
More about Melia azadirachta leaf extractBacopa monnieri extract~0.1–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Sodium hyaluronate~0.1–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin
More about Sodium hyaluronateAcetyl tyrosine~0.05–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Proline~0.1–0.3%
Hydrolyzed vegetable protein~0.05–0.25%
Adenosine triphosphate~0.05–0.25%
Acetyl tetrapeptide-17~0.05–0.2%
- 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-17Colloidal platinum~0.05–0.15%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Hydrolyzed soy protein~0.01–0.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Might have some anti-aging, anti-oxidant, and skin lightening properties, but solid evidence is missing
More about Hydrolyzed soy proteinDiamond powder~0.05–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Does not have known skin benefits. Might help create an optical illusion of smoother skin
More about Diamond powderParfum~0.01–0.05%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumIngredient list view
Water, Algae extract, Aloe barbadensis leaf, Palmitoyl tripeptide-5, Butylene glycol, Unknown, Pentylene glycol, Leuconostoc/radish root ferment filtrate, Caprylyl glycol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Ananas sativus fruit extract, Corallina officinalis extract, Scutellaria baicalensis root extract, Tripeptide-6, Peg-40 hydrogenated castor oil, Retinol, Acacia senegal gum extract, Xanthan gum, Tremella fuciformis sporocarp extract, Carbomer, Melia azadirachta leaf extract, Bacopa monnieri extract, Sodium hyaluronate, Acetyl tyrosine, Proline, Hydrolyzed vegetable protein, Adenosine triphosphate, Acetyl tetrapeptide-17, Colloidal platinum, Hydrolyzed soy protein, Diamond powder, Parfum
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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.
| Derm InstituteCellular Rejuvenating Eye Contour MasqueYOUR PRODUCT | MuradRetinol Youth Renewal Eye Masks | Loops BeautyDew Cloud Eye Mask | KoseClear Turn Q10 Eye Mask | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 67% | 66% | 66% |
| Price | $135.00 | $5.00−$130.00 | $25.00−$110.00 | $14.77−$120.23 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 2 of 9 | 2 of 9 | 1 of 9 |
| Key difference | — | Retinyl Palmitate | Madecassoside | Retinyl Palmitate |
| Irritancy | Medium | Medium | Medium | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | Contains drying alcohol |
| View product | Shop | Shop | Shop |
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 16 studies and safety reviews.
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