Derma E Vitamin C Bright Eyes Hydro Gel Patches

Derma E Vitamin C Bright Eyes Hydro Gel Patches

Efficacy100/100IrritancyMedium

Works for

Moisturizing
Niacinamide, Glycerin + 9 more
Works well
What the product description says
“Formulated with Vitamin C and Caffeine to help brighten dark circles, and Hyaluronic Acid with Niacinamide to deeply hydrate and smooth the look of fine lines.”
Source: Derma E

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: arginine, dextran.

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: arginine, caprylyl glycol.

The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: niacinamide

NiacinamideHeroEffect: HighIs 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~4.1–5%
GlycerinKey active· HumectantEffect: HighOne of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant~5.2–6.4%
Sodium hyaluronateKey active· HumectantEffect: HighOne of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin~1.6–1.9%
ArginineKey active· Humectant, OcclusiveEffect: HighAn amino acid that is naturally present in skin and helps keep it hydrated. When used together with AHAs, it can reduce their irritating effect on the skin~0.3–0.55%
DextranKey active· HumectantEffect: HighHelps attract water to the most upper layer of the skin. Derived from sugar~0.25–0.45%
SucroseKey active· HumectantEffect: HighCan help attract water to the upper layer of the skin. In crystal form, it can work as a gentle exfoliant, gentler than the salt scrub. Helps stabilize the emulsion~0.15–0.25%
Butylene glycol· HumectantEffect: LowUsed 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~2.3–2.8%
Caprylyl glycol· Humectant, EmollientEffect: LowHelps preserve products and creates a nice product texture~0.2–0.4%
Pentylene glycol· EmollientEffect: LowUsed to preserve products, dissolve other ingredients and create a nice product texture~0.2–0.4%
AllantoinUnder-dosedHelps calm down inflammation in skin and can help reduce itching. Helps to repair the skin barrier and keep skin hydrated~0.25–0.45%
Dipotassium glycyrrhizateUnder-dosedA 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~0.25–0.5%
Evens skin tone
Niacinamide, Dipotassium glycyrrhizate + 1 more
Works well
What the product description says
“Product name: Vitamin C Bright Eyes Hydro Gel Patches”
Source: Derma E

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

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.

NiacinamideKey activeEffect: HighIs 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~4.1–5%
Dipotassium glycyrrhizateEffect: Low, below effective doseA 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~0.25–0.5%
Ascorbic acidUnder-dosedThe most well-researched antioxidant that works in skin. Helps neutralize free radicals supporting collagen production, helping to even out the skin tone and preventing early signs of aging~1.9–2.3%
Anti-aging
Niacinamide, Ascorbic acid
Works well
What the product description says
“Formulated with Vitamin C and Caffeine to help brighten dark circles, and Hyaluronic Acid with Niacinamide to deeply hydrate and smooth the look of fine lines.”
Source: Derma E

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

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.

NiacinamideKey activeEffect: HighIs 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~4.1–5%
Ascorbic acidUnder-dosedThe most well-researched antioxidant that works in skin. Helps neutralize free radicals supporting collagen production, helping to even out the skin tone and preventing early signs of aging~1.9–2.3%

Can it cause trouble?

Irritancy
1 strong irritant: Illicium verum fruit extract
Medium risk
We flagged 18 ingredients with irritancy potential. Severity depends on your sensitivity threshold; the table lists the worst offenders first.
IngredientFunctionIrritationEst. amount
Ascorbic acidThe most well-researched antioxidant that works in skin. Helps neutralize free radicals supporting collagen production, helping to even out the skin tone and preventing early signs of agingHigh~1.9–2.3%est.
Illicium verum fruit extractAnise fruit extract. Used as a fragrance. Can be irritatingHigh~0.8–1.15%est.
Ethyl hexanediolUsed to dissolve other ingredients. Might be irritatingHigh~0.2–0.4%est.
CarrageenanHelps thicken the product formula and create a nice product formulationMedium~3.1–3.7%est.
CaffeineMight be helpful in neutralizing free radicals. Can have a dehydration effect that might somewhat decrease the look of puffy eyesMedium~1.4–1.7%est.
Brassica oleracea capitata leaf extractPlant extract that might help calm down inflammation and have some anti-oxidant propertiesMedium~0.65–0.95%est.
Brassica oleracea italica extractMight have some anti-inflammatory properties but research is lackingMedium~0.55–0.8%est.
Ceratonia siliqua gumUsed to stabilize product formulations and create thicker consistencyMedium~0.4–0.6%est.
Hexylene glycolHelps create a more spreadable product textureMedium~0.15–0.3%est.
Pentylene glycolUsed to preserve products, dissolve other ingredients and create a nice product textureMedium~0.2–0.4%est.
Polyglyceryl-10 laurateHelps water and oil mix togetherMedium~0.2–0.35%est.
1,2-hexanediolA preservativeMedium~0.15–0.3%est.
Calcium chlorideHelps create a thicker product consistency. Might be irritatingMedium~0.2–0.35%est.
HydroxyacetophenoneUsed to increase effectiveness of preservativesMedium~0.15–0.3%est.
ChlorphenesinA preservativeMedium~0.15–0.3%est.
Caprylyl glycolHelps preserve products and creates a nice product textureMedium~0.2–0.4%est.
Disodium edtaStabilizes the product formulationMedium~0.05–0.1%est.
EthylhexylglycerinA preservativeMedium~0.1–0.15%est.
Comedogenic
2 ingredients rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale
2 flagged
These ingredients have a comedogenic rating of 2 or more on a 0–5 scale; the table shows each one's rating. In leave-on products they can clog pores in acne-prone skin.
IngredientFunctionRatingEst. amount
CarrageenanHelps thicken the product formula and create a nice product formulation3/5~3.1–3.7%est.
Fucus vesiculosus extract—3/5~0.4–0.6%est.

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Ingredients

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Water~45–55%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Plain old water

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Glycerin~5.2–6.4%
Key active
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

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

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Niacinamide~4.1–5%
Hero · Moisturizing
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Anti-blemishEvens skin toneAnti-agingMoisturizingReduces irritationAnti-inflammatoryReduces rednessAntibacterial

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

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Carrageenan~3.1–3.7%
Comedogenic 3/5Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Comedogenicity
3/5

Helps thicken the product formula and create a nice product formulation

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Butylene glycol~2.3–2.8%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

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

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Ascorbic acid~1.9–2.3%
Under-dosedIrritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
Evens skin toneAnti-agingAnti-oxidation

The most well-researched antioxidant that works in skin. Helps neutralize free radicals supporting collagen production, helping to even out the skin tone and preventing early signs of aging

More about Ascorbic acid
Sodium hyaluronate~1.6–1.9%
Key active
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin

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Caffeine~1.4–1.7%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
De-puffingAnti-oxidation

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

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Pinus sylvestris leaf extract~1.1–1.3%
Formula
Illicium verum fruit extract~0.8–1.15%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

Anise fruit extract. Used as a fragrance. Can be irritating

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Brassica oleracea capitata leaf extract~0.65–0.95%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Anti-inflammatoryAnti-oxidation

Plant extract that might help calm down inflammation and have some anti-oxidant properties

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Brassica oleracea italica extract~0.55–0.8%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Anti-oxidation

Might have some anti-inflammatory properties but research is lacking

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Solanum lycopersicum fruit extract~0.45–0.7%
Formula
Fucus vesiculosus extract~0.4–0.6%
Comedogenic 3/5
Irritation risk
Low
Comedogenicity
3/5
More about Fucus vesiculosus extract
Prunella vulgaris extract~0.35–0.65%
Formula
Arginine~0.3–0.55%
Key active
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

An amino acid that is naturally present in skin and helps keep it hydrated. When used together with AHAs, it can reduce their irritating effect on the skin

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Ceratonia siliqua gum~0.4–0.6%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

Used to stabilize product formulations and create thicker consistency

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Dipotassium glycyrrhizate~0.25–0.5%
Under-dosed
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
MoisturizingAnti-inflammatoryEvens skin tone

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

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Allantoin~0.25–0.45%
Under-dosed
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Anti-inflammatoryMoisturizingAnti-blemishReduces irritationReduces rednessExfoliation

Helps calm down inflammation in skin and can help reduce itching. Helps to repair the skin barrier and keep skin hydrated

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Dextran~0.25–0.45%
Key active
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

Helps attract water to the most upper layer of the skin. Derived from sugar

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Calcium lactate~0.2–0.4%
Formula
Ethyl hexanediol~0.2–0.4%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

Used to dissolve other ingredients. Might be irritating

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Hexylene glycol~0.15–0.3%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Cleansing

Helps create a more spreadable product texture

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Cellulose gum~0.2–0.35%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Used to create thicker product consistency and stabilize emulsions

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Pentylene glycol~0.2–0.4%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Moisturizing

Used to preserve products, dissolve other ingredients and create a nice product texture

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Propanediol~0.2–0.35%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Acts as a solvent for other ingredients. Speeds up the absorption of other ingredients into the skin

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Polyglyceryl-10 laurate~0.2–0.35%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Cleansing

Helps water and oil mix together

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1,2-hexanediol~0.15–0.3%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

A preservative

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Calcium chloride~0.2–0.35%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

Helps create a thicker product consistency. Might be irritating

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Cyclodextrin~0.15–0.3%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

A type of sugar that is used to support delivery of active ingredients and can enhance their penetration into the skin without disrupting the skin's barrier

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Sucrose~0.15–0.25%
Key active
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

Can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin. In crystal form, it can work as a gentle exfoliant, gentler than the salt scrub. Helps stabilize the emulsion

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Hydroxyacetophenone~0.15–0.3%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

Used to increase effectiveness of preservatives

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Cyamopsis tetragonoloba gum~0.2–0.35%
Formula
Chlorphenesin~0.15–0.3%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

A preservative

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Caprylyl glycol~0.2–0.4%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Moisturizing

Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture

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Potassium chloride~0.2–0.35%
Formula
Mica~0.2–0.35%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Creates an illusion of smoother and more radiant skin tone. Adds shimmer to the skin by reflecting light

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Titanium dioxide~0.25–0.45%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Sun protection

Works as a UV filter when used in high concentrations. It is photostable and is effective mostly against the UVB light, with some protection in the UVA range. In small concentrations, used for its ability to improve the color of cosmetic products. Is usually well tolerated by the skin

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Tin oxide~0.25–0.45%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

A colorant that can add a pearl-like appearance to the formulation

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Ci 77491~0.15–0.25%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

A red colorant made of iron oxide. Typically is not irritating

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Disodium edta~0.05–0.1%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

Stabilizes the product formulation

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Ethylhexylglycerin~0.1–0.15%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

A preservative

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Ingredient list view

Water, Glycerin, Niacinamide, Carrageenan, Butylene glycol, Ascorbic acid, Sodium hyaluronate, Caffeine, Pinus sylvestris leaf extract, Illicium verum fruit extract, Brassica oleracea capitata leaf extract, Brassica oleracea italica extract, Solanum lycopersicum fruit extract, Fucus vesiculosus extract, Prunella vulgaris extract, Arginine, Ceratonia siliqua gum, Dipotassium glycyrrhizate, Allantoin, Dextran, Calcium lactate, Ethyl hexanediol, Hexylene glycol, Cellulose gum, Pentylene glycol, Propanediol, Polyglyceryl-10 laurate, 1,2-hexanediol, Calcium chloride, Cyclodextrin, Sucrose, Hydroxyacetophenone, Cyamopsis tetragonoloba gum, Chlorphenesin, Caprylyl glycol, Potassium chloride, Mica, Titanium dioxide, Tin oxide, Ci 77491, Disodium edta, Ethylhexylglycerin

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