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MoisturizingDimethicone, Simmondsia chinensis seed oil + 15 moreWorks
“Active, cooling cream-gel minimizes the appearance of puffiness and dark circles, increases skin luminosity, and helps restore skin barrier integrity.”
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: dimethicone, simmondsia chinensis seed oil.
Anti-agingNiacinamide ~0.5–0.75%, below the ~1% it needsUnder-dosed
“Firms skin to help generate a lifting effect”
Effective ingredients missing or their concentration is too low.
Evens skin toneNiacinamide ~0.5–0.75%, below the ~1% it needsUnder-dosed
“With sea water extract and arctic algae to counter the look of puffiness, and b ioactive diglucosyl gallic acid to brighten, your eye area will look and feel rejuvenated.”
Effective ingredients missing or their concentration is too low
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy9 strong irritants: Citrus reticulata leaf oil, Lavandula angustifolia oil + 7 more — patch-test recommendedHigh 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~45–55%
Dimethicone~6.1–7.5%
- 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 DimethiconePentylene glycol~4.3–5.3%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to preserve products, dissolve other ingredients and create a nice product texture
More about Pentylene glycolSorbitol~3–3.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improves the product texture
More about SorbitolSimmondsia chinensis seed oil~2.4–2.9%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Softens the upper layer of skin and helps restore the healthy skin barrier. Has shown to help calm down inflammation in skin. It is a stable oil, meaning that it retains its properties even when exposed to air.
More about Simmondsia chinensis seed oilButylene glycol~1.8–2.2%
- 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 glycolGlycerin~1.6–2%
- 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 GlycerinPeg-40 hydrogenated castor oil~1.3–1.6%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oil and water mix together
More about Peg-40 hydrogenated castor oilSaccharomyces ferment lysate filtrate~1–1.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Saccharomyces ferment lysate filtrateTephrosia purpurea seed extract~0.75–1.1%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant extract that might help attract water to the upper layer of the skin. The manufacturer claims that it can help "break down cortisol production in skin production in skin cells", but actual benefits to the skin are not clear
More about Tephrosia purpurea seed extractHydrolyzed sodium hyaluronate~0.6–0.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin
More about Hydrolyzed sodium hyaluronateNiacinamide~0.5–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
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
More about NiacinamideDiglucosyl gallic acid~0.45–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Citrus reticulata leaf oil~0.3–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- High
Ammonium acryloyldimethyltaurate/vp copolymer~0.35–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Increases thickness of a product. Texture enhancer for oil-in-water emulsions
More about Ammonium acryloyldimethyltaurate/vp copolymerMaris aqua~0.3–0.6%
Propanediol~0.35–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Acts as a solvent for other ingredients. Speeds up the absorption of other ingredients into the skin
More about PropanediolSodium hyaluronate~0.3–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin
More about Sodium hyaluronateVetiveria zizanoides root oil~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Lavandula angustifolia oil~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- High
An essential oil. Potential allergen and can be irritating. It has some anti-bacterial properties
More about Lavandula angustifolia oilRosa damascena flower oil~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- High
Used as a fragrance. Can be irritating
More about Rosa damascena flower oilSalvia sclarea oil~0.25–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- High
Hydrolyzed algin~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
Derived from brown algae. Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Hydrolyzed alginAniba rosaeodora wood oil~0.15–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- High
Cananga odorata flower oil~0.2–0.35%
Glyceryl stearate se~0.25–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 2/5
Used to stabilize the product formulations and works as an emollient
More about Glyceryl stearate seMenthyl lactate~0.2–0.4%
Peg-100 stearate~0.3–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps oil and water mix togehter and creates a nice product texture
More about Peg-100 stearateAcrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Maintains the texture of skincare products. Allows the product to spread evenly. Helps oil and water mix together
More about Acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymerTocopherol~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
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
More about TocopherolSucrose~0.15–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
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
More about SucroseCaprylic/capric triglyceride~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A good mix of fatty acids that forms a protective layer on the skin. Improves the shelf life of products. Derived from coconut and glycerin
More about Caprylic/capric triglycerideEthylhexylglycerin~0.15–0.3%
Sodium hydroxide~0.15–0.3%
Tetrasodium glutamate diacetate~0.15–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps stabilize the product formulation
More about Tetrasodium glutamate diacetateAminomethyl propanol~0.1–0.15%
Xanthan gum~0.1–0.15%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a thicker product consistency
More about Xanthan gumLinalool~0.05%
Geraniol~0.01–0.05%
Phenoxyethanol~0.05–0.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolIngredient list view
Water, Dimethicone, Pentylene glycol, Sorbitol, Simmondsia chinensis seed oil, Butylene glycol, Glycerin, Peg-40 hydrogenated castor oil, Saccharomyces ferment lysate filtrate, Tephrosia purpurea seed extract, Hydrolyzed sodium hyaluronate, Niacinamide, Diglucosyl gallic acid, Citrus reticulata leaf oil, Ammonium acryloyldimethyltaurate/vp copolymer, Maris aqua, Propanediol, Sodium hyaluronate, Vetiveria zizanoides root oil, Lavandula angustifolia oil, Rosa damascena flower oil, Salvia sclarea oil, Hydrolyzed algin, Aniba rosaeodora wood oil, Cananga odorata flower oil, Glyceryl stearate se, Menthyl lactate, Peg-100 stearate, Acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer, Tocopherol, Sucrose, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Ethylhexylglycerin, Sodium hydroxide, Tetrasodium glutamate diacetate, Aminomethyl propanol, Xanthan gum, Linalool, Geraniol, Phenoxyethanol
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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.
| DermalogicaStress Positive Eye LiftYOUR PRODUCT | Kiehl'sSuper Multi-Corrective Anti-Aging Eye Cream | MDSolarSciencesMD Restore Eye Gel | OlayDeep Hydrating Gel with Hyaluronic Acid | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 88% | 88% | 87% |
| Price | $86.00 | $55.00−$31.00 | — | $13.31−$72.69 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 5 of 10 | 5 of 10 | 4 of 10 |
| Key difference | — | Adenosine | Dipeptide-2 | Palmitoyl Pentapeptide-4 |
| Irritancy | High | Medium | Medium | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | — | Contains drying alcohol | — | — |
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Product summary
"Dermalogica - Stress Positive Eye Lift" could be helpful for: Moisturizing, but its actives are not the most effective or are not well-studied.
Ingredient callouts
- Humectants (sucrose 0.15% - 0.30%, sodium hyaluronate 0.30% - 0.50% and glycerin 1.60% - 2.00%). These ingredients help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improve the skin hydration.
About the brand
According to Cruelty-Free Kitty "Dermalogica" is cruelty free, but its parent company is not.
Price
The product retails from 58.50$ up to 69.00$ in the United States, from 96.00CA$ up to 106.20CA$ in Canada, from 55.20£ up to 75.00£ in the United Kingdom and for 109.00A$ in Australia.
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 12 studies and safety reviews.
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- 2Final Report on the Safety Assessment of Dimethicone Copolyoljournals.sagepub.com
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