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Dr Dennis Gross Ferulic + Retinol Eye Cream by Dr Dennis Gross
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Product summary
What can the product work for?
Anti-aging
What does the product description say?
Formulated with ferulic acid, retinol and ellagic acid, the cream works to protect against sun damage, while helping to address the visible effects of photo-aging.
retinol
0.05% -
0.2%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
Two 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
tetrapeptide-21
0.05% -
0.15%
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
ferulic acid
0.1% -
0.35%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness:
MEDIUM
A 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%
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Evens skin tone
What does the product description say?
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.
retinol
0.05% -
0.2%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
Two 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
ellagic acid
0.1% -
0.35%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
Can help neutralize free radicals in skin. It can help prevent and treat hyperpigmentation and even out the skin tone
ferulic acid
0.1% -
0.35%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness:
MEDIUM
A 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%
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Moisturizing
What does the product description say?
Key Benefits Helps rejuvenate eyesWorks to protect against sun damageHelps reduce the effects of photo-agingAnti-inflammatory and antioxidant ingredientsWith hyaluronic acid to help plump skin UK200025007
sodium hyaluronate
0.05% -
0.2%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin
algae extract
0.1% -
0.35%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
Plant 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
collagen amino acids
0.1% -
0.35%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
Help attract water to the upper layer of the skin, soften it and support the skin barrier function
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Exfoliation
retinol
0.05% -
0.2%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
Two 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
lactic acid
0.05% -
0.2%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Insufficient!
An 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)
glycolic acid
0.05% -
0.25%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Insufficient!
An 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
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Anti-oxidation
retinol
0.05% -
0.2%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
Two 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
ferulic acid
0.1% -
0.35%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
A 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%
ellagic acid
0.1% -
0.35%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness:
LOW
Can help neutralize free radicals in skin. It can help prevent and treat hyperpigmentation and even out the skin tone
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How honest is this product?
| Promise | Can it deliver? |
|---|---|
| Anti-aging | |
| Moisturizing | |
| Evens skin tone |
Total Promises Fulfilled score:
100/100.
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Can it cause trouble?
- Overall product irritation risk
- Acne & comedogenic risk ingredients: 6
Potential irritants
arnica montana flower extract
0.1% -
0.3%
Irritation risk:
A plant extract that can be irritating. It can have some anti-bacterial properties, but there are no evidence of a beneficial effect for skin
retinol
0.05% -
0.2%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Anti-blemish,
Evens skin tone,
Mattifying,
Exfoliation,
Anti-oxidation,
Anti-aging
Two 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
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Comodogenic ingredients
cetearyl alcohol
3% -
4.4%
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
ceteareth-20
1.2% -
1.8%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: Medium
Works for:
Cleansing
Helps oil and water mix together. Has some emollient properties
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Ingredients & concentrations
All ingredients
Key Actives
centella asiatica extract
0.1% -
0.45%
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.
retinol
0.05% -
0.2%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Anti-blemish,
Evens skin tone,
Mattifying,
Exfoliation,
Anti-oxidation,
Anti-aging
Two 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
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Potential irritants
arnica montana flower extract
0.1% -
0.3%
Irritation risk:
A plant extract that can be irritating. It can have some anti-bacterial properties, but there are no evidence of a beneficial effect for skin
retinol
0.05% -
0.2%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Anti-blemish,
Evens skin tone,
Mattifying,
Exfoliation,
Anti-oxidation,
Anti-aging
Two 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
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Comodogenic ingredients
cetearyl alcohol
3% -
4.4%
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
ceteareth-20
1.2% -
1.8%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: Medium
Works for:
Cleansing
Helps oil and water mix together. Has some emollient properties
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All ingredients
isododecane
4.5% -
6.8%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Moisturizing
An emollient that helps soften the skin and can decrease moisture loss. Helps create a nice product texture
cetearyl alcohol
3% -
4.4%
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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Ingredient list view
Water, Isododecane, Cetearyl alcohol, Dimethicone, Adipic acid/neopentyl glycol crosspolymer, Lauryl dimethicone, Butylene glycol, Ceteareth-20, Potassium cetyl phosphate, Polymethyl methacrylate, Sodium acrylate/sodium acryloyldimethyl taurate copolymer, Glyceryl behenate, Glyceryl stearate se, Polyglyceryl-3 diisostearate, 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, 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, Leuconostoc/radish root ferment filtrate, Glycolic acid, Lactic acid, Glycerin, Acrylates/carbamate copolymer, Bis-vinyl dimethicone/dimethicone copolymer, Tetrahydropiperine, Bht, Hexylene glycol, Caprylyl glycol, Hydrogenated polyisobutene, Isohexadecane, Benzophenone-3, Behenic acid, Polysorbate 80, Ascorbyl palmitate, Citric acid, Cyclodextrin, Sodium citrate, Tetrasodium edta, Phenoxyethanol, Potassium sorbate, Sodium benzoate, Mica, Ci 75120
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- Final Report on the Safety Assessment of Dimethicone Copolyol
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- Ferulic acid stabilizes a solution of vitamins C and E and doubles its photoprotection of skin
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- Tolerance and Efficacy of a Product Containing Ellagic and Salicylic Acids in Reducing Hyperpigmentation and Dark Spots in Comparison With 4% Hydroquinone
- Anti-Inflammatory Effects of Ellagic Acid on Keratinocytes via MAPK and STAT Pathways
- Effects of Topical Arnica Gel on Post-Laser Treatment Bruises
- Effects of microcurrent application alone or in combination with topical Hypericum perforatum L. and Arnica montana L. on surgically induced wound healing in Wistar rats
- The seamy side of natural medicines: contact sensitization to arnica (Arnica montana L.) and marigold (Calendula officinalis L.)
- Accelerated resolution of laser‐induced bruising with topical 20% arnica: a rater‐blinded randomized controlled trial
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- Asiaticoside induction for cell-cycle progression, proliferation and collagen synthesis in human dermal fibroblasts
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- The Effects of a Standardized Extract of Centella asiatica on Postlaser Resurfacing Wound Healing on the Face: A Split-Face, Double-Blind, Randomized, Placebo-Controlled Trial
- Retinoids in the treatment of skin aging: an overview of clinical efficacy and safety
- Improvement of naturally aged skin with vitamin A (retinol)
- A comparative study of the effects of retinol and retinoic acid on histological, molecular, and clinical properties of human skin
- gamma-Aminobutyric acid (A) receptor agonists accelerate cutaneous barrier recovery and prevent epidermal hyperplasia induced by barrier disruption
- Wound healing activity of gamma-aminobutyric Acid (GABA) in rats
- Moisturizing effect of Gamma-aminobutyric acid for cosmetic application
- Stimulation of human fibroblast collagen synthesis in vitro by gamma-aminobutyric acid
- The role of epidermal sphingolipids in dermatologic diseases
- Hyaluronic acid: A key molecule in skin aging
- Hyaluronan (Hyaluronic Acid): a natural moisturizer for skin care
- Efficacy and Safety of White Willow Bark (Salix alba) Extract
- An evaluation of the effect of a topical product containing salicin on the visible signs of human skin aging
- Vitamin E in dermatology
- Vitamin E and Skin Health
- Effect of Olive and Sunflower Seed Oil on the Adult Skin Barrier: Implications for Neonatal Skin Care
- Topically Applied Sunflower Seed Oil Prevents Invasive Bacterial Infections in Preterm Infants in Egypt
- Effect of topically applied lipids on surfactant-irritated skin
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- Dual Effects of Alpha-Hydroxy Acids on the Skin
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