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ELEMIS Men Anti-Ageing Time Defence Eye Reviver

Name: ELEMIS - Men Anti-Ageing Time Defence Eye Reviver
Brand: ELEMIS

Efficacy62/100IrritancyMedium

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1 of 2 advertised claims delivered

Moisturizing

10 ingredients credited for this claim

Good support

What the product description says

“Intelligent Adaptogenic Technology channels and restores moisture where it is needed most, which means skin can adjust to any environmental challenges.”

Source: Feelunique

This product contains good ingredients to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. These ingredients are called "humectants": anhydroxylitol, glycerin.

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).

XylitylglucosideKey activeEffect: HighHelps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and repair the skin barrier function~1.7–2.6%

GlycerinKey activeEffect: HighOne of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant~2.7–4%

AnhydroxylitolKey activeEffect: HighHelps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and repair the skin barrir function~0.85–1.3%

Dipalmitoyl hydroxyprolineKey activeEffect: MediumIs claimed to stimulate collagen and elastin production, as well as work as an anti-oxidant. There is however not enough evidence for its effectiveness~0.55–1.25%

HexyldecanolKey activeEffect: MediumHelps soften the upper layer of the skin~1.5–2.2%

GlucoseKey activeEffect: MediumHelps attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Could be helpful in restoring the skin barrier function~0.2–0.75%

Dicaprylyl carbonateEffect: LowHelps products spread more easily and works as an emollient to soften skin~3.8–5.7%

Peg-8Effect: LowUsed to create a nice product consistency~4.5–6.7%

Palmitic acidEffect: LowAn emollient that is naturally present in skin and helps soften it~0.4–0.95%

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~0.1–0.4%

Anti-aging

2 ingredients credited for this claim

Limited support

What the product description says

“Men Anti-Ageing Time Defence Eye Reviver”

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This product does not contain ingredients that are able to reduce fine lines and wrinkles or help with skin elasticity, but it can improve the look of the skin temporarily through moisturization. Well-moisturized skin might also be able to repair the sun damage better.This ingredient - dipalmitoyl hydroxyproline - could be helpful for preventing or repairing signs of aging in theory, but there is no evidence that it actually works.

Dipalmitoyl hydroxyprolineEffect: LowIs claimed to stimulate collagen and elastin production, as well as work as an anti-oxidant. There is however not enough evidence for its effectiveness~0.55–1.25%

Can it cause trouble?

Irritancy

2 strong irritants: Parfum, Limonene

Medium risk

We flagged 10 ingredients with irritancy potential. Severity depends on your sensitivity threshold; the table lists the worst offenders first.

IngredientFunctionIrritationEst. amount

ParfumAn aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredientsHigh~0.1–0.5%est.

Panax ginseng root extractA plant extract that might have some anti-inflammatory properties, but solid evidence is lacking. It can be irritatingHigh~0.1–0.45%est.

LimoneneA common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heatHigh~0.05–0.3%est.

Acacia decurrens flower ceraMimosa flower fax. Helps soften the upper layer of the skin. It adds a nice smell, but could be irritatingHigh~0.1–0.35%est.

Peg-8Used to create a nice product consistencyMedium~4.5–6.7%est.

Disodium edtaStabilizes the product formulationMedium~0.4–0.95%est.

Benzoic acidA preservativeMedium~0.25–0.5%est.

Dehydroacetic acidA preservativeMedium~0.15–0.6%est.

EthylhexylglycerinA preservativeMedium~0.1–0.45%est.

Citric acidCan work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pHMedium~0.05–0.1%est.

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Ingredients

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Water~40–60%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Plain old water

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Peg-8~4.5–6.7%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Works for

Moisturizing

Used to create a nice product consistency

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Dicaprylyl carbonate~3.8–5.7%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Moisturizing

Helps products spread more easily and works as an emollient to soften skin

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Glycerin~2.7–4%

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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Sodium polyacrylate~2.2–3.3%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Mattifying

Used to create a gel-like product texture, as well as to stabilize emulsions

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Xylitylglucoside~1.7–2.6%

Key active

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Moisturizing

Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and repair the skin barrier function

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Hexyldecanol~1.5–2.2%

Key active

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Moisturizing

Helps soften the upper layer of the skin

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Hexyldecyl laurate~1.3–2%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Moisturizing

Helps soften the upper layer of the skin

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Phenoxyethanol~0.5–1%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products

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Anhydroxylitol~0.85–1.3%

Key active

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Moisturizing

Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and repair the skin barrir function

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Dipalmitoyl hydroxyproline~0.55–1.25%

Key active

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

MoisturizingAnti-oxidationAnti-aging

Is claimed to stimulate collagen and elastin production, as well as work as an anti-oxidant. There is however not enough evidence for its effectiveness

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Xylitol~0.45–1.05%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and repair the skin barrier function

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Disodium edta~0.4–0.95%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Stabilizes the product formulation

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Palmitic acid~0.4–0.95%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

CleansingMoisturizing

An emollient that is naturally present in skin and helps soften it

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Benzoic acid~0.25–0.5%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

A preservative

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Glucose~0.2–0.75%

Key active

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Moisturizing

Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Could be helpful in restoring the skin barrier function

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Dehydroacetic acid~0.15–0.6%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

A preservative

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Parfum~0.1–0.5%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients

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Ethylhexylglycerin~0.1–0.45%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

A preservative

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Tocopherol~0.1–0.4%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Anti-oxidationMoisturizingAnti-inflammatoryAnti-aging

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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Panax ginseng root extract~0.1–0.45%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

Works for

Anti-inflammatoryAnti-oxidation

A plant extract that might have some anti-inflammatory properties, but solid evidence is lacking. It can be irritating

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Limonene~0.05–0.3%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat

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Acacia decurrens flower cera~0.1–0.35%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

Works for

Moisturizing

Mimosa flower fax. Helps soften the upper layer of the skin. It adds a nice smell, but could be irritating

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Citric acid~0.05–0.1%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

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

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Sodium hydroxide~0.05–0.15%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Used to adjust the product's pH

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Ingredient list view

Water, Peg-8, Dicaprylyl carbonate, Glycerin, Sodium polyacrylate, Xylitylglucoside, Hexyldecanol, Hexyldecyl laurate, Phenoxyethanol, Anhydroxylitol, Dipalmitoyl hydroxyproline, Xylitol, Disodium edta, Palmitic acid, Benzoic acid, Glucose, Dehydroacetic acid, Parfum, Ethylhexylglycerin, Tocopherol, Panax ginseng root extract, Limonene, Acacia decurrens flower cera, Citric acid, Sodium hydroxide

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	ELEMISMen Anti-Ageing Time Defence Eye ReviverYOUR PRODUCT	Saint JaneBright Repair Eye Cream	NEOGEN X SUR.MEDICV.Biome Advanced Eye Cream	MALIN + GOETZRevitalizing Eye Cream
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Shared key ingredients	—	3 of 4	3 of 4	3 of 4
Key difference	—	3-Glyceryl Ascorbate	Copper Tripeptide-1	Palmitoyl Dipeptide-5 Diaminobutyroyl Hydroxythreonine
Irritancy	Medium	Low	Medium	Medium
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Sources cited in this review

Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 7 studies and safety reviews.

1
Glycerol and the skin: holistic approach to its origin and functionsncbi.nlm.nih.gov
2
Topical Glucose Induces Claudin-1 and Filaggrin Expression in a Mouse Model of Atopic Dermatitis and in Keratinocyte Culture, Exerting Anti-inflammatory Effects by Repairing Skin Barrier Functionncbi.nlm.nih.gov
3
4 Final Report on the Safety Assessment of Sodium Dehydroacetate and Dehydroacetic Acidjournals.sagepub.com
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Vitamin E in dermatologyncbi.nlm.nih.gov
5
Vitamin E and Skin Healthlpi.oregonstate.edu
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Ginseng in Dermatology: A Reviewncbi.nlm.nih.gov
7
Antiaging effects of the mixture of Panax ginseng and Crataegus pinnatifida in human dermal fibroblasts and healthy human skinncbi.nlm.nih.gov

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