Based on the ingredient list, "Dr. Loretta - Tightening Eye Gel" can work well for skin moisturization. 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. Acetyl tetrapeptide-5, sodium hyaluronate, butylene glycol and caprylyl glycol 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). Caprylyl glycol and pentylene glycol 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.

Ingredient callouts

We like that this moisturizer contains peptides (acetyl tetrapeptide-5 0.05% - 0.15%). There are many different kind of Peptides and they are naturally present in our skin. They all are a combination of aminoacids. Some of them work as natural antibiotics, promote wound-healing and production of collagen. The science is still not settled on how effective Peptides are in skincare, but it is very likely that they have a benefit. Peptides might help restore the skin barrier and fight the signs of aging. At the very least, Peptides work as humectants: they attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improve its hydration.

Irritation risk

This moisturizer contains actives that can be irritating. We assess the overall irritancy of this moisturizer to be low. 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 "Dr. Loretta" is cruelty free and so is its parent company.

Price

The product retails from 60.00$ up to 65.00$ in the United States, for 66.30CA$ in Canada and for 52.00£ in the United Kingdom.

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Anti-oxidation

This product contains antioxidants (dimethylmethoxy chromanol) that can help neutralize free radicals in skin. By doing so, they can lessen the damage the skin gets from the UV light (sun).

Dimethylmethoxy chromanol0.1% - 0.35%

Irritation risk:Concentration:Effectiveness:HIGH

Can help neutralize free radicals in skin

Moisturizing

What does the product description say?

This hydrating antioxidant gel is applied in a 360-degree circle around the eye to tighten skin, lessen dark undereye circles, and protect skin from future damage.

Source: Skinstore

This product contains good ingredients to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. These ingredients are called "humectants": sodium hyaluronate, butylene glycol.

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. If the air is dry, humectants can speed up the moisture loss from the skin. This is why it is a good idea to use another product on top of this one to help "seal in" the moisture (look for ingredients like dimethicone, squalane, oils and butters).

The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: acetyl tetrapeptide-5

Sodium hyaluronate0.05% - 0.25%

Irritation risk:Concentration:Effectiveness:HIGH

One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin

Acetyl tetrapeptide-50.05% - 0.15%

Irritation risk:Concentration:Effectiveness:HIGH

A type of peptide. Peptides are excellent moisturizers and might be able support collagen production reducing fine lines and wrinkles

Butylene glycol1.9% - 2.8%

Irritation risk:Concentration:Effectiveness: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

Caprylyl glycol1.5% - 2.3%

Irritation risk:Concentration:Effectiveness:LOW

Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture

Pentylene glycol0.4% - 0.95%

Irritation risk:Concentration:Effectiveness:LOW

Used to preserve products, dissolve other ingredients and create a nice product texture

Anti-aging

What does the product description say?

Light from the sun and from our computer screens damages skin, causing uneven pigment, redness, puffiness and wrinkles. Shop Solutions

Source: Dr Loretta

This product contains acetyl tetrapeptide-5. This ingredient might be able to help reduce and prevent fine lines and wrinkles, improve skin elasticity and firmness, but there is not enough evidence that it actually works.

Acetyl tetrapeptide-50.05% - 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

Evens skin tone

What does the product description say?

This gel also features Lipochroman, a supercharged antioxidant bio-inspired by Vitamin E, defends against pollution — a leading cause of fine lines and age spots.

Source: Skinstore

The following ingredient (ingredients) in this product might be helpful, but there is no evidence to confirm that it actually works: dimethylmethoxy chromanyl palmitate.

Dimethylmethoxy chromanyl palmitate0.85% - 1.25%

Irritation risk:Concentration:Effectiveness:MEDIUM

An oil-soluble compound that has been shown in laboratory studies (in a petri dish, not on human volunteers) to inhibit melanin production in skin and help even out the skin tone. More research is needed to understand if it works in real life

Key Actives

Acetyl tetrapeptide-50.05% - 0.15%

Irritation risk:

Works for:Moisturizing, Anti-aging

A type of peptide. Peptides are excellent moisturizers and might be able support collagen production reducing fine lines and wrinkles

Pullulan1% - 1.6%

Irritation risk:

Works for:Mattifying

Creates a thin drying film on the skin resulting in a short-term tightening effect

Dimethylmethoxy chromanyl palmitate0.85% - 1.25%

Irritation risk:

Works for:Evens skin tone

Dimethylmethoxy chromanol0.1% - 0.35%

Irritation risk:

Works for:Anti-oxidation

Can help neutralize free radicals in skin

Sodium hyaluronate0.05% - 0.25%

Irritation risk:

Works for:Moisturizing

One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin

Potential irritants

Pullulan1% - 1.6%

Irritation risk:

Creates a thin drying film on the skin resulting in a short-term tightening effect

Acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer2.7% - 4%

Irritation risk:

Maintains the texture of skincare products. Allows the product to spread evenly. Helps oil and water mix together

Caprylyl glycol1.5% - 2.3%

Irritation risk:

Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture

1,2-hexanediol0.35% - 0.85%

Irritation risk:

A preservative

Dimethylmethoxy chromanyl palmitate0.85% - 1.25%

Irritation risk:

Hexylene glycol0.5% - 1.15%

Irritation risk:

Helps create a more spreadable product texture

Pentylene glycol0.4% - 0.95%

Irritation risk:

Used to preserve products, dissolve other ingredients and create a nice product texture

Disodium edta0.2% - 0.7%

Irritation risk:

Stabilizes the product formulation

Citric acid0.01% - 0.05%

Irritation risk:

Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH

Comedogenic ingredients

We couldn't find any comedogenic ingredients in this product

All ingredients

Water40% - 60%

Irritation risk:

Plain old water

Methyl gluceth-104.6% - 7%

Irritation risk:

Phenoxyethanol0.5% - 1%

Irritation risk:

A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products

Acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer2.7% - 4%

Irritation risk:

Maintains the texture of skincare products. Allows the product to spread evenly. Helps oil and water mix together

Butylene glycol1.9% - 2.8%

Irritation risk:

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

Caprylyl glycol1.5% - 2.3%

Irritation risk:

Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture

1,2-hexanediol0.35% - 0.85%

Irritation risk:

A preservative

Pullulan1% - 1.6%

Irritation risk:

Creates a thin drying film on the skin resulting in a short-term tightening effect

Dimethylmethoxy chromanyl palmitate0.85% - 1.25%

Irritation risk:

Hexylene glycol0.5% - 1.15%

Irritation risk:

Helps create a more spreadable product texture

Nannochloropsis oculata extract0.4% - 0.95%

Irritation risk:

A microalgae extract that helps to attact water to the upper layer of the skin

Pentylene glycol0.4% - 0.95%

Irritation risk:

Used to preserve products, dissolve other ingredients and create a nice product texture

Disodium edta0.2% - 0.7%

Irritation risk:

Stabilizes the product formulation

Xanthan gum0.15% - 0.55%

Irritation risk:

Used to create a thicker product consistency

Dimethylmethoxy chromanol0.1% - 0.35%

Irritation risk:

Can help neutralize free radicals in skin

Sodium hyaluronate0.05% - 0.25%

Irritation risk:

One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin

Acetyl tetrapeptide-50.05% - 0.15%

Irritation risk:

A type of peptide. Peptides are excellent moisturizers and might be able support collagen production reducing fine lines and wrinkles

Sodium hydroxide0.05% - 0.1%

Irritation risk:

Used to adjust the product's pH

Citric acid0.01% - 0.05%

Irritation risk:

Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH

Ingredient list view

Water, Methyl gluceth-10, Phenoxyethanol, Acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer, Butylene glycol, Caprylyl glycol, 1,2-hexanediol, Pullulan, Dimethylmethoxy chromanyl palmitate, Hexylene glycol, Nannochloropsis oculata extract, Pentylene glycol, Disodium edta, Xanthan gum, Dimethylmethoxy chromanol, Sodium hyaluronate, Acetyl tetrapeptide-5, Sodium hydroxide, Citric acid

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Evens skin tone

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