PRODUCT REVIEW
Dr. Althea To Be Eyeconic Eye Serum
Can it cause trouble?
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Product summary
What can the product work for?
Works for
Anti-aging
What does the product description say?
helps to protect skin from damage associated with UV rays and environmental stress, reducing signs of premature aging while keeping skin supple and soothed.
adenosine
0.25% -
0.5%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
Might help improve cell turnover and reduce inflammation in skin. One study shows that the ingredients might be able to help reduce dynamic wrinkles (for example, in the corners of the eyes or on the forehead)
folic acid
0.25% -
0.45%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness:
MEDIUM
Can help stimulate collagen production in skin. While available studies are promising, more research is needed to confirm the efficacy in skin
palmitoyl pentapeptide-4
0.1% -
0.2%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness:
MEDIUM
A type of peptide. Peptides are excellent moisturizers and might be able support collagen production reducing fine lines and wrinkles
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Moisturizing
What does the product description say?
Panthenol (vitamin B3) further aids in hydration while helping to calm skin thanks to its anti-inflammatory benefits.
ceramide 3
0.3% -
0.55%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
A type of lipid similar to ceramides naturally present in skin. Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin and supports the skin barrier function to keep it hydrated. Can help to prevent inflammation in skin
biosaccharide gum-1
0.25% -
0.45%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and is claimed to provide a longer-lasting hydration because of its ability to create a water-binding film on the surface of the skin
peg-10 dimethicone
0.25% -
0.5%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
A silicone that works to soften the upper layer of the skin and reduce its water loss
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Anti-oxidation
ginkgo biloba leaf extract
0.25% -
0.45%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness:
MEDIUM
A plant extract that might help neutralize free radicals and reduce inflammation in skin. It can be irritating
glycyrrhiza glabra root extract
0.25% -
0.45%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness:
LOW
A plant extract that can help lighten the skin and calm down inflammation. Might be helpful in neutralizing free radicals
medicago sativa extract
0.25% -
0.45%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness:
LOW
A plant extract that might help neutralize free radicals in skin
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Honesty check
How honest is this product?
| Promise | Can it deliver? |
|---|---|
| Anti-aging | |
| Moisturizing |
Total Promises Fulfilled score:
100/100.
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Can it cause trouble?
- Overall product irritation risk
- Acne & comedogenic risk ingredients: 2
Potential irritants
citrus aurantium bergamia fruit oil
0.3% -
0.5%
Irritation risk:
A plant oil with a high content of volatile compounds that can irritate the skin and lead to allergic reactions. Can lead to photosensitivity
arctium lappa root extract
0.2% -
0.4%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Anti-oxidation
Plant extract. Has some anti-microbial and anti-oxidant properties. Can be irritating
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Comodogenic ingredients
butyrospermum parkii butter
0.3% -
0.55%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High
Works for:
Moisturizing,
Anti-aging,
Anti-oxidation
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
cetearyl alcohol
0.3% -
0.55%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: Medium
Works for:
Cleansing,
Moisturizing
A non-drying alcohol. Works as an emollient. Helps water and oil mix together and creates a nice product texture
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Ingredients & concentrations
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Key Actives
centella asiatica extract
0.3% -
0.55%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Reduces irritation,
Reduces redness,
Moisturizing,
Anti-inflammatory,
Anti-aging,
Anti-oxidation,
Anti-blemish
A plant extract that has been shown to be able to reduce inflammation in skin, support restoration of skin barrier function, as well as support collagen production. Contains active compounds called centelloids: asiaticoside, madecasosside, asiatic acid and madecassic acid. Might be helpful in preventing stretch marks. It can be itself be irritating though.
camellia sinensis leaf extract
0.25% -
0.5%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Anti-oxidation,
Antibacterial,
Anti-aging,
Evens skin tone,
Anti-blemish,
Moisturizing
Can contain potent anti-oxidant compounds (abbreviated ECG, GCG, EGC, and EGCG) that might help protect the skin from free radicals. Can help calm down inflammation and has some anti-bacterial properties. Unfortunately, these antioxidants are unstable and lose their effectiveness very quickly in products. The concentration of the antioxidant compounds in the extract also tends to be low to be effective in topical formulation
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Potential irritants
citrus aurantium bergamia fruit oil
0.3% -
0.5%
Irritation risk:
A plant oil with a high content of volatile compounds that can irritate the skin and lead to allergic reactions. Can lead to photosensitivity
arctium lappa root extract
0.2% -
0.4%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Anti-oxidation
Plant extract. Has some anti-microbial and anti-oxidant properties. Can be irritating
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Comodogenic ingredients
butyrospermum parkii butter
0.3% -
0.55%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High
Works for:
Moisturizing,
Anti-aging,
Anti-oxidation
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
cetearyl alcohol
0.3% -
0.55%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: Medium
Works for:
Cleansing,
Moisturizing
A non-drying alcohol. Works as an emollient. Helps water and oil mix together and creates a nice product texture
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cyclopentasiloxane
6.2% -
7.6%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Moisturizing,
Mattifying
A silicone that helps improve the product texture and spreadability. Can absorb oil creating a short-term mattifying effect on the skin
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Ingredient list view
Water, Cyclopentasiloxane, Methylpropanediol, Dimethicone, Dimethicone/peg-10/15 crosspolymer, Dimethicone/vinyl dimethicone crosspolymer, 1,2-hexanediol, Sodium chloride, Phenoxyethanol, Butylene glycol, Glycerin, Sodium citrate, Dioscorea japonica root extract, Ethylhexylglycerin, Glycosyl trehalose, Raffinose, Hydrogenated starch hydrolysate, Citrus aurantium bergamia fruit oil, Adenosine, Olea europaea fruit oil, Dipropylene glycol, Lecithin, Hydrogenated lecithin, Arctium lappa root extract, Phellinus linteus extract, Peg-10 dimethicone, Hydrogenated polyisobutene, Squalane, Citrus aurantium dulcis oil, Panthenol, Citrus grandis peel oil, Polyquaternium-51, Alcohol, Camellia sinensis leaf extract, Ginkgo biloba leaf extract, Piper methysticum leaf/root/stem extract, Lavandula angustifolia oil, Cedrus atlantica bark oil, Argania spinosa kernel oil, Polyglyceryl-10 stearate, Isononyl isononanoate, Brassica oleracea italica sprout extract, Camellia japonica leaf extract, Triticum vulgare sprout extract, Eruca sativa leaf extract, Medicago sativa extract, Pelargonium graveolens flower oil, Stearic acid, Polyglyceryl-2 dipolyhydroxystearate, Butyrospermum parkii butter, Cetearyl alcohol, Folic acid, Ceramide np, Ceramide 3, Cholesterol, Anthemis nobilis flower extract, Foeniculum vulgare leaf extract, Althaea officinalis leaf/root extract, Houttuynia cordata extract, Ocimum basilicum flower/leaf extract, Tocopherol, Centella asiatica extract, Portulaca oleracea extract, Soluble collagen, Xanthan gum, Sodium hyaluronate, Copaifera officinalis resin, Aloe barbadensis leaf juice, Pueraria thunbergiana root extract, Paeonia lactiflora root extract, Glycyrrhiza glabra root extract, Cnidium officinale root extract, Jasminum officinale oil, Biosaccharide gum-1, Inulin lauryl carbamate, Rose flower oil, Myrtus communis oil, Artemisia absinthium extract, Tromethamine, Vanilla planifolia fruit extract, Ferula galbaniflua resin oil, Disodium stearoyl glutamate, Palmitoyl pentapeptide-4
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