
3 of 3 advertised claims delivered
“Skin is left feeling soft, firm and hydrated, with Mica particles working to diffuse light to smooth the look of fine lines.”
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, aminobutyric 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: dimethicone, helianthus annuus seed oil.
The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: tetrapeptide-21
“Ferulic + Retinol Eye Cream”
This product can help reduce and prevent fine lines and wrinkles, improve skin elasticity and firmness because it contains retinol, glycolic acid.
These ingredients in the product can also be helpful, even though there is less evidence for their effectiveness: ferulic acid, tetrapeptide-21.
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.
“Enriched with gallic acid, this product also helps to combat the appearance of dark spots and even skin tone, while hyaluronic acid works to plump skin, reducing the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles.”
This product can help reduce hypepigmentation and even out the skin tone because it contains the following effective ingredients: retinol.
In addition, this product contains ellagic acid, glycolic acid. This ingredient (ingredients) might help reduce hyperpigmentation, but the effect, if any, is likely to be small.
The following ingredient (ingredients) in this product might be helpful, but there is no evidence to confirm that it actually can help even out the skin tone: ferulic acid.
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.
This product contains antioxidants (ferulic acid, 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).
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: glycolic acid, retinol.


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An emollient that helps soften the skin and can decrease moisture loss. Helps create a nice product texture
More about IsododecaneA non-drying alcohol. Works as an emollient. Helps water and oil mix together and creates a nice product texture
More about Cetearyl alcoholA 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 DimethiconeUsed 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 glycolHelps optically blurr skin imperfections such as fine lines and pores
More about Adipic acid/neopentyl glycol crosspolymerHelps oil and water mix together
More about Potassium cetyl phosphateIs used to enhance product texture and can help to optically mask skin imperfections
More about Polymethyl methacrylateUsed to create a thicker product consistency
More about Sodium acrylate/sodium acryloyldimethyl taurate copolymerHelp attract water to the upper layer of the skin, soften it and support the skin barrier function
More about Collagen amino acidsA potent anti-oxidant that has been shown to be effective in neutralizing free radicals in skin. There seem to have a synergetic effect of ferulic acid, vitamin E and C, meaning that when the ingredients are used together, they enhance each other's ability protect the skin against free radicals. Ferulic acid also helps to stabilize other ingredients - including vitamins C and E. It can help to even out the skin tone. Ferulic acid is approved for use as a sunscreen ingredient in Japan in concentrations up to 10%
More about Ferulic acidCan help neutralize free radicals in skin. It can help prevent and treat hyperpigmentation and even out the skin tone
More about Ellagic acidA plant extract that can be irritating. It can have some anti-bacterial properties, but there are no evidence of a beneficial effect for skin
More about Arnica montana flower extractA 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.
More about Centella asiatica extractTwo 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 RetinolHas been shown to support wound healing and skin barrier function when used topically in rats. Is likely to be effective in supporting skin's hydration and barrier function, but research for human skin is missing. Might have some anti-aging properties but the research is missing
More about Aminobutyric acidMight be helpful in neutralizing free radicals. Can have a dehydration effect that might somewhat decrease the look of puffy eyes
More about CaffeineSphingolipids are a group of lipids with a common chemical structure. Some of them are naturally present in skin and can be converted to ceramides
More about SphingolipidsEmollients that are naturaly present in skin. In addition, they help water and oil mix together in the product
More about PhospholipidsChia seed oil. Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin and might be helpful in repairing skin barrier
More about Salvia hispanica seed oilHelps soften the upper layer of the skin and can support skin barrier function
More about Oenothera biennis oilThis oil's cmposition is closest to rapeseed oil. It is a very stable oil and serves as an emoillient
More about Limnanthes alba seed oilA type of peptide. Peptides are excellent moisturizers and might be able support collagen production reducing fine lines and wrinkles
More about Tetrapeptide-21A good emollient that helps soften the skin and helps repair its barrier function. It can clog pores if used in high concentrations.
More about Glycine soja oilPlant 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 extractNaturally present in skin and helps to attract water to its upper layer
More about Sodium pcaOne of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin
More about Sodium hyaluronateHelps attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Saccharide isomerateA plant extract that can help neutralize free radicals in skin. It contains a compound salicin that can theoretically be converted into salicylic acid that, in turn, helps reduce inflammation in skin, but the evidence of effectiveness in skin is lacking and the extract is usually not used in a concentration that would enable an exfoliating effect
More about Salix alba bark extractPure 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 TocopherolMight be somewhat helpful in reducing hyperpigmentation and neutralizing free radicals but its typical concentration in a product is too low for having an effect
More about Cucumis sativus fruit extractA great emollient due to its high linoleic acid content. One of the most effective plant oils in helping skin hydration and repairing skin barrier function
More about Helianthus annuus seed oilAn alpha-hydroxy acid (AHA) that helps to remove the dead skin cells on the surface of the skin reveling a more even, smoother complexation. It is also able to stimulate collagen production with long-term use. Could help to reduce pore congestion. It can be irritating to the skin. Apply sunscreen daily if using products with glycolic acid
More about Glycolic acidAn exfoliating and moisturizing alpha-hydroxy acid (AHA). Typically causes less irritation than other AHAs, for example, glycolic acid. At high concentrations (about 15%), lactic acid can help reduce lines and wrinkles. Recent studies show that lactic acid can support the "good" bacteria living on skin's surface (healthy skin microbiome)
More about Lactic acidOne 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 GlycerinA mushroom extract that might help attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Tremella fuciformis extractA polyhydroxy acid (PHA) that helps shed the dead cells from the skin surface revealing smoother skin. Is believed to be genter than AHAs. It helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can stimulate production of skin's own hyaluronic acid resulting in improved hydration levels. It has been shown to be helpful against acne and clogged pores if used consistently (e.g over a period of 12 weeks) in high enough concentration. It can help reduce fine lines and wrinkles and improve skin tone with long-term application. Can help neutralize free radicals
More about GluconolactoneHelps create a more spreadable product texture
More about Hexylene glycolHelps preserve products and creates a nice product texture
More about Caprylyl glycolUsed to improve the product consistency and soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Hydrogenated polyisobuteneImproves the texture of the product and helps soften the skin. Helps oil and water mix together and can be used as a cleansing agent
More about IsohexadecaneCan work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
More about Citric acidA 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
More about CyclodextrinHelps to control the skin's pH level. Maintains the skin's natural film of amino-lactic acids and oils. Helps to preserve products
More about Sodium citrateUsed to create a thicker product consistency and help soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Glyceryl behenateHelps oil and water mix together. Has some emollient properties
More about Ceteareth-20Used to stabilize the product formulations and works as an emollient
More about Glyceryl stearate seActs as a solvent for other ingredients. Speeds up the absorption of other ingredients into the skin
More about PropanediolHelps oil and water mix together
More about Sorbitan oleateA 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 filtrateHelps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and helps to improve appearance of the product
More about Calcium gluconateBeing a lipid soluble form of vitamin C, it is more stable and can penetrate the skin better than L-Ascorbic acid. It is effective in protecting the skin from free radicals, as well as evening the skin tone, but is less effective in stimulating collagen production compared to L-Ascorbic acid.
More about Ascorbyl palmitateA preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolCreates an illusion of smoother and more radiant skin tone. Adds shimmer to the skin by reflecting light
More about MicaWater, Isododecane, Cetearyl alcohol, Dimethicone, Butylene glycol, Adipic acid/neopentyl glycol crosspolymer, Lauryl dimethicone, Potassium cetyl phosphate, Polymethyl methacrylate, Sodium acrylate/sodium acryloyldimethyl taurate copolymer, Collagen amino acids, Ferulic acid, Gallic acid, Ellagic acid, Arnica montana flower extract, Centella asiatica extract, Retinol, Aminobutyric acid, Caffeine, Euphrasia officinalis extract, Sphingolipids, Phospholipids, Rosa moschata seed oil, Salvia hispanica seed oil, Oenothera biennis oil, Limnanthes alba seed oil, Tetrapeptide-21, Glycine soja oil, Algae extract, Sodium pca, Sodium hyaluronate, Saccharide isomerate, Salix alba bark extract, Tocopherol, Cucumis sativus fruit extract, Helianthus annuus seed oil, Glycolic acid, Lactic acid, Acrylates/carbamate copolymer, Glycerin, Tremella fuciformis extract, Gluconolactone, Bis-vinyl dimethicone/dimethicone copolymer, Tetrahydropiperine, Hexylene glycol, Caprylyl glycol, Hydrogenated polyisobutene, Isohexadecane, Polysorbate 80, Citric acid, Cyclodextrin, Sodium citrate, Tetrasodium edta, Glyceryl behenate, Bht, Ceteareth-20, Glyceryl stearate se, Propanediol, Sorbitan oleate, Leuconostoc/radish root ferment filtrate, Calcium gluconate, Ascorbyl palmitate, Phenoxyethanol, Potassium sorbate, Sodium benzoate, Mica, Ci 75120
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| Shared key ingredients | — | 5 of 21 | 5 of 21 | 6 of 21 |
| Key difference | — | Gluconolactone | Niacinamide | Niacinamide |
| Irritancy | High | Medium | Medium | High |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
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Based on the ingredient list, "Dr Dennis Gross - Ferulic + Retinol Eye Cream" can work well for skin moisturization. This moisturizer uses a good combo of humectants and emollients. These both types of ingredients are essentials for improving the skin hydration and keeping the skin barrier healthy. Humectants in this product (algae extract, aminobutyric acid, glycerin, saccharide isomerate and sodium hyaluronate) help to increase the water content in the upper layer of the skin. (These ingredients do so by "capturing" water molecules from the outside air or from within the deeper layers of the skin). Algae extract, glycine soja oil, limnanthes alba seed oil, oenothera biennis oil and salvia hispanica seed oil in this product help decrease the water evoporation from the skin, so that it stays hydrated for longer. These ingredients also soften the skin and take away the feeling of tightness and dryness.
This moisturizer contains some common irritants, including those without a benefit for the skin. 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.
According to Cruelty-Free Kitty "Dr Dennis Gross" is cruelty free and so is its parent company.
The product retails from 68.00$ up to 69.00$ in the United States, for 86.30CA$ in Canada and for 68.00£ in the United Kingdom.
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