ELEMIS Advanced Skincare Absolute Eye Mask

ELEMIS Advanced Skincare Absolute Eye Mask

Efficacy75/100IrritancyHigh

Works for

Moisturizing
Glycerin, Camellia oleifera seed oil + 8 more
Works
What the product description says
“Hydroquinone .”
Source: Allbeauty

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, hydrolyzed wheat protein.

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: camellia oleifera seed oil, isohexadecane.

GlycerinKey active· HumectantEffect: HighOne of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant~4.9–7.3%
Camellia oleifera seed oilKey active· EmollientEffect: HighAn emollient that does not leave a greasy finish~2.7–4.1%
Hydrolyzed wheat proteinKey active· HumectantEffect: MediumCan help attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Avoid if sensitive to gluten~0.15–0.65%
ProlineKey activeEffect: Medium~0.1–0.35%
SerineKey activeEffect: HighAn amino-acid that helps to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. In combination with other amino-acids, might help to reduce fine lines and wrinkles~0.05–0.2%
Isohexadecane· EmollientEffect: LowImproves the texture of the product and helps soften the skin. Helps oil and water mix together and can be used as a cleansing agent~1.8–2.7%
Sorbitol· HumectantEffect: LowHelps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improves the product texture~0.2–0.75%
Rosa damascena flower oilEffect: LowUsed as a fragrance. Can be irritating~0.1–0.45%
TocopherolEffect: Low, below effective dosePure 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~0.15–0.6%
Yeast extractUnder-dosedHelps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and might have some anti-oxidant and skin lightening properties. It can help calm down inflammation in skin~0.05–0.15%
Anti-aging
Side benefit · Serine, Tocopherol
May help

This product contains serine. 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.

SerineKey activeEffect: MediumAn amino-acid that helps to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. In combination with other amino-acids, might help to reduce fine lines and wrinkles~0.05–0.2%
TocopherolEffect: Low, below effective dosePure 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~0.15–0.6%

Can it cause trouble?

Irritancy
5 strong irritants: Diazolidinyl urea, Citrus aurantium amara flower oil + 3 more — patch-test recommended
High risk
We flagged 11 ingredients with irritancy potential. Severity depends on your sensitivity threshold; the table lists the worst offenders first.
IngredientFunctionIrritationEst. amount
Propylene glycolHelps oil and water mix together and can enhance the penetration of other ingredients into the skin. It can be irritatingHigh~3.7–5.5%est.
Diazolidinyl ureaA preservative. Works by releasing formaldehyde. Can be irritatingHigh~0.25–0.5%est.
Centaurea cyanus flower extractA plant extract that might have antibacterial effect and help neutralize free radicalsHigh~0.4–0.95%est.
Citrus aurantium amara flower oilUsed as a fragrance. Can be irritatingHigh~0.15–0.5%est.
Lavandula angustifolia oilAn essential oil. Potential allergen and can be irritating. It has some anti-bacterial propertiesHigh~0.1–0.45%est.
Rosa damascena flower oilUsed as a fragrance. Can be irritatingHigh~0.1–0.45%est.
LinaloolA fragrance. Can be irritatingHigh~0.1–0.4%est.
Camellia oleifera seed oilAn emollient that does not leave a greasy finishMedium~2.7–4.1%est.
Acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymerMaintains the texture of skincare products. Allows the product to spread evenly. Helps oil and water mix togetherMedium~0.85–1.3%est.
Dichlorobenzyl alcoholA preservativeMedium~0.075–0.15%est.
Hydrolyzed wheat proteinCan help attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Avoid if sensitive to glutenMedium~0.15–0.65%est.
Comedogenic
Clean of flagged comedogenic ingredients
None flagged

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Ingredients

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Water~40–60%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Plain old water

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Glycerin~4.9–7.3%
Key active
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant

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Propylene glycol~3.7–5.5%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
Moisturizing

Helps oil and water mix together and can enhance the penetration of other ingredients into the skin. It can be irritating

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Camellia oleifera seed oil~2.7–4.1%
Key activeIrritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
MoisturizingAnti-oxidation

An emollient that does not leave a greasy finish

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Sucrose distearate~2.1–3.1%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Cleansing
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Isohexadecane~1.8–2.7%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
CleansingMoisturizing

Improves the texture of the product and helps soften the skin. Helps oil and water mix together and can be used as a cleansing agent

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Sucrose stearate~1.4–2.1%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Cleansing

Helps water and oil mix together

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Sclerotium gum~1.2–1.8%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Used to create gel-like formulas and stabilize emulsions

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Xanthan gum~1–1.5%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Cleansing

Used to create a thicker product consistency

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Acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer~0.85–1.3%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

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

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Diazolidinyl urea~0.25–0.5%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A preservative. Works by releasing formaldehyde. Can be irritating

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Centaurea cyanus flower extract~0.4–0.95%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
Anti-oxidationAnti-inflammatory

A plant extract that might have antibacterial effect and help neutralize free radicals

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Tromethamine~0.35–0.85%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Helps adjust pH in products

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Dichlorobenzyl alcohol~0.075–0.15%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

A preservative

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Plantago ovata seed extract~0.3–0.7%
Formula
Symphytum officinale rhizome/root extract~0.2–0.8%
Formula
Methylparaben~0.15–0.3%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

A preservative

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Sorbitol~0.2–0.75%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improves the product texture

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Propylparaben~0.2–0.4%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

A preservative

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Hydrolyzed wheat protein~0.15–0.65%
Key activeIrritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Moisturizing

Can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Avoid if sensitive to gluten

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Tocopherol~0.15–0.6%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Anti-oxidationAnti-inflammatoryAnti-agingMoisturizing

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

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Acacia decurrens extract~0.15–0.55%
Formula
Citrus aurantium amara flower oil~0.15–0.5%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

Used as a fragrance. Can be irritating

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Lavandula angustifolia oil~0.1–0.45%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

An essential oil. Potential allergen and can be irritating. It has some anti-bacterial properties

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Rosa damascena flower oil~0.1–0.45%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
Moisturizing

Used as a fragrance. Can be irritating

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Linalool~0.1–0.4%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A fragrance. Can be irritating

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Glutamine~0.1–0.35%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
More about Glutamine
Leucine~0.1–0.3%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
More about Leucine
Proline~0.1–0.35%
Key active
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing
More about Proline
Serine~0.05–0.2%
Key active
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
MoisturizingAnti-aging

An amino-acid that helps to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. In combination with other amino-acids, might help to reduce fine lines and wrinkles

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Sodium phosphate~0.05–0.15%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Helps stabilize the product formulation

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Yeast extract~0.05–0.15%
Under-dosed
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
MoisturizingAnti-inflammatoryAnti-oxidationReduces irritationEvens skin tone

Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and might have some anti-oxidant and skin lightening properties. It can help calm down inflammation in skin

More about Yeast extract
Ingredient list view

Water, Glycerin, Propylene glycol, Camellia oleifera seed oil, Sucrose distearate, Isohexadecane, Sucrose stearate, Sclerotium gum, Xanthan gum, Acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer, Diazolidinyl urea, Centaurea cyanus flower extract, Tromethamine, Dichlorobenzyl alcohol, Plantago ovata seed extract, Symphytum officinale rhizome/root extract, Methylparaben, Sorbitol, Propylparaben, Hydrolyzed wheat protein, Tocopherol, Acacia decurrens extract, Citrus aurantium amara flower oil, Lavandula angustifolia oil, Rosa damascena flower oil, Linalool, Glutamine, Leucine, Proline, Serine, Sodium phosphate, Yeast extract

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