"Derma E - Vitamin C Eye Cream, No Dark Circles Perfecting Cream" is a well-rounded moisturizing product. As we expect from a proper moisturizer, the formula includes a combo of effective humectants and emollients. These are the two different types of ingredients that are essential for improving the skin hydration and supporting a healthy skin barrier. Panthenol, glycerin, hyaluronic acid, sodium hyaluronate and sorbitol 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). Emollients in this formulation (c13-16 isoparaffin, jojoba esters, butyrospermum parkii butter, coco-caprylate and diethylhexyl succinate) help to reduce the moisture loss from the skin. They also soften the skin surface and relieve the feeling of dryness and tightness.

Ingredient callouts

This formulation also uses an effective concentration of panthenol (pro-vitamin B5) - about 0.50% - 0.80%. Panthenol helps strengthen the skin barrier, improve hydration and reduce inflammation in skin.

Irritation risk

This moisturizer contains a bunch of common irritants, including ingredients that do not provide any known benefit for the skin. It might not be the best choice if your skin is sensitive. 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.

About the brand

According to Cruelty-Free Kitty "Derma E" is cruelty free and so is its parent company.

Price

The product retails from 13.50$ up to 20.50$ in the United States and for 31.99A$ in Australia.

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What can the product work for?

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Anti-aging

Moisturizing

What does the product description say?

Vitamin C Eye Cream, No Dark Circles Perfecting Cream

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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, hyaluronic acid.

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, c13-16 isoparaffin.

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

ascophyllum nodosum extract 0.5% - 0.7%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

Brown seaweed extract. Can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and might have some antioxidant effect

jojoba esters 0.55% - 0.8%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

An emollient made of jojoba oil. Helps soften the skin and support its barrier function

panthenol 0.5% - 0.8%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can help improve skin barrier function

Anti-oxidation

This product contains antioxidants (sodium ascorbyl phosphate) 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.

sodium ascorbyl phosphate 0.65% - 1%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: MEDIUM

A stable derivative of vitamin C. It is oil-soluble which means it is more likely to penetrate the skin compared to the pure form of vitamin C (which is water-soluble), but it is less bio-available and is way less effective in stimulating collagen and reducing wrinkles compared to the pure form of vitamin C (L-ascorbic acid) and its other derivatives (for example, magnesium ascorbyl phosphate). At the same time, this vitamin C derivative has been shown in studies to be effective in reducing acne, blemishes and clogged pores. It is less irritating then the pure form of vitamin C

caffeine 0.5% - 0.75%

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

ascophyllum nodosum extract 0.5% - 0.7%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: LOW

Brown seaweed extract. Can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and might have some antioxidant effect

Anti-aging

What does the product description say?

Color correct and diminish the look of dark circles, fine lines and puffiness around the delicate under-eye area with this brightening eye cream.

Source: Derma E

This product does not contain ingredients that are able to reduce fine lines and wrinkles or help with skin elasticity, but it can improve the look of the skin temporarily through moisturization. Well-moisturized skin might also be able to repair the sun damage better.These ingredients - butyrospermum parkii butter, hyaluronic acid, sodium ascorbyl phosphate - could be helpful for preventing or repairing signs of aging in theory, but there is no evidence that it actually works.

This ingredient sodium ascorbyl phosphate might be able to help neutralize free radicals in skin and help it fight off some of the sun damage.

sodium ascorbyl phosphate 0.65% - 1%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: LOW

hyaluronic acid 0.7% - 1.05%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: LOW

One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin. Naturally present in skin. Typically has large molecule size unless advertised otherwise on the product label. Helps support skin's barrier function and may help to reduce inflammation

butyrospermum parkii butter 2.4% - 3%

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

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Ingredients & concentrations

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Key Actives

niacinamide 0.6% - 0.9%

Irritation risk:

Works for: Evens skin tone, Anti-blemish, Anti-aging, Moisturizing, Reduces irritation, Anti-inflammatory, Reduces redness, Antibacterial

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

tocopherol 0.5% - 0.75%

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

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

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Potential irritants

cocoglycerides 2.8% - 3.5%

Irritation risk:

Works for: Cleansing, Moisturizing

Help soften the upper layer of the skin and make it easier for oil and water mix together. Recently, a rising number of allergic reactions to cocoglycerides and other coconut-derived surfactants has been reported. As there is a significant overlap between frequent irritants and allergens, we flag this ingredient for attention of those with very sensitive, reactive skin

citrus grandis peel oil 0.45% - 0.65%

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A plant oil with high content of volatile compounds that, especially when exposed to air, can cause allergic reactions and irritate the skin

Comodogenic ingredients

butyrospermum parkii butter 2.4% - 3%

Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High

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

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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water 45% - 55%

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Plain old water

coco-caprylate 4.5% - 5.6%

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Works for: Moisturizing

An emollient that softens skin and creates a nice product texture

titanium dioxide 4.9% - 5.9%

Irritation risk:

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

Ingredient list view

Water, Coco-caprylate, Titanium dioxide, Dicaprylyl carbonate, Cocoglycerides, Butyrospermum parkii butter, Ceteareth-6 olivate, Diethylhexyl succinate, Lauryl glucoside, Polyglyceryl-2 dipolyhydroxystearate, Kaolin, Bentonite, Hydroxypropyl starch phosphate, Triheptanoin, Sodium hyaluronate, Hyaluronic acid, Sodium ascorbyl phosphate, Tetrahexyldecyl ascorbate, Niacinamide, Glycerin, Microcrystalline cellulose, Panthenol, Sorbitol, Mica, Tocopheryl acetate, Tocopherol, Xanthan gum, Jojoba esters, Sodium phytate, Alumina, Asparagopsis armata extract, Caffeine, Silica, Ascophyllum nodosum extract, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Citrus grandis peel oil, Citrus reticulata peel oil, Citrus aurantium dulcis peel oil, Lavandula angustifolia oil, Citrus reticulata leaf oil, Benzyl acetate, Geraniol, Lavandula hybrida oil, Citral, Linalool, Decanal, Citrus aurantium flower oil, Potassium sorbate, Tin oxide, Iron oxides, C13-16 isoparaffin, Ethylhexylglycerin, Phenoxyethanol

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Key ingredients	niacinamide tetrahexyldecyl ascorbate +17 more	Common: niacinamide panthenol +4 more Other: copper tripeptide-1 hexapeptide-11 +25 more	Common: niacinamide panthenol +4 more Other: copper tripeptide-1 hexapeptide-11 +25 more	Common: niacinamide panthenol +7 more Other: palmitoyl tripeptide-5 ceramide 3 +5 more	Common: niacinamide niacinamide +13 more Other: linoleic acid linoleic acid +12 more	Common: niacinamide sodium ascorbyl phosphate +3 more Other: petrolatum retinyl propionate +3 more	Common: niacinamide panthenol +6 more Other: retinol salicylic acid +8 more	Common: niacinamide panthenol +4 more Other: camellia sinensis leaf extract hamamelis virginiana extract +3 more	Common: niacinamide glycerin +2 more Other: glycine soja oil persea gratissima oil +1 more	Common: niacinamide glycerin +2 more Other: glycine soja oil persea gratissima oil +1 more	Common: niacinamide panthenol +5 more Other: copper tripeptide-1 adenosine +22 more	Common: niacinamide panthenol +4 more Other: salicylic acid ascorbyl glucoside +9 more
Irritancy	IRRITANCY HIGH	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY HIGH	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY MEDIUM
Potential Irritants	citrus aurantium flower oil Has skin benefit? linalool Has skin benefit? +20 more	citrus aurantium amara flower extract Has skin benefit? ascorbic acid Has skin benefit? +20 more	citrus aurantium amara flower extract Has skin benefit? ascorbic acid Has skin benefit? +20 more	citrus aurantifolia fruit extract Has skin benefit? phenethyl alcohol Has skin benefit? +13 more	chrysanthemum parthenium extract Has skin benefit? chrysanthemum parthenium extract Has skin benefit? +28 more	retinyl propionate Has skin benefit? polyacrylamide Has skin benefit? +8 more	albizia julibrissin bark extract Has skin benefit? hippophae rhamnoides fruit oil Has skin benefit? +8 more	chamomilla recutita flower extract Has skin benefit? hamamelis virginiana extract Has skin benefit? +8 more	ci 16035 Has skin benefit? ci 19140 Has skin benefit? +8 more	ci 16035 Has skin benefit? ci 19140 Has skin benefit? +8 more	salix alba bark extract Has skin benefit? caprylyl glycol Has skin benefit? +9 more	salicylic acid Has skin benefit? rosmarinus officinalis leaf extract Has skin benefit? +12 more
All ingredients	water Has skin benefit? coco-caprylate Has skin benefit? +51 more	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +83 more	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +83 more	water Has skin benefit? caprylic/capric triglyceride Has skin benefit? +45 more	water Has skin benefit? dimethicone Has skin benefit? +102 more	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +32 more	retinol Has skin benefit? unknown Has skin benefit? +43 more	water Has skin benefit? caprylic/capric triglyceride Has skin benefit? +25 more	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +27 more	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +27 more	saccharomyces/snail secretion filtrate ferment filtrate Has skin benefit? water Has skin benefit? +61 more	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +39 more

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