ELEMIS Peptide 4 Eye Recovery Cream
Works for
1 of 2 advertised claims delivered
MoisturizingPanthenol, Cocos nucifera oil + 5 moreStrong evidence
“Skin looks firm and youthful with long-lasting moisture.”
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.
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: cocos nucifera oil, simmondsia chinensis seed oil.
The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: panthenol
Anti-agingTocopherolLimited evidence
“Fortified with Night Scented Stock (a delicate flower, grown in East Anglia, that produces a seed oil rich in Vitamin E and essential fatty acids), the anti-ageing cream helps to minimise the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles for a smoother, more refined eye contour.”
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.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy1 strong irritant: Bellis perennis flower extractMedium risk
Comedogenic1 ingredient rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale1 flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~40–60%
Glycerin~3.9–5.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One 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 GlycerinCoco-caprylate~3.7–5.5%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
An emollient that softens skin and creates a nice product texture
More about Coco-caprylateCocos nucifera oil~2.8–4.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
An emollient. Found to be as effective as a moisturizer for dry skin as mineral oil. Could be comedogenic
More about Cocos nucifera oilGlyceryl oleate citrate~2–3%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oil and water mix together
More about Glyceryl oleate citrateBuglossoides arvensis seed oil~1.7–2.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Bellis perennis flower extract~1.4–2.1%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract. Used as a fragrance. Can be irritating
More about Bellis perennis flower extractHieracium pilosella extract~1.2–1.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Mica~1.1–1.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Creates an illusion of smoother and more radiant skin tone. Adds shimmer to the skin by reflecting light
More about MicaSimmondsia chinensis seed oil~0.9–1.35%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Softens the upper layer of skin and helps restore the healthy skin barrier. Has shown to help calm down inflammation in skin. It is a stable oil, meaning that it retains its properties even when exposed to air.
More about Simmondsia chinensis seed oilPanthenol~0.5–1.15%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can help improve skin barrier function
More about PanthenolAcrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer~0.4–0.95%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Maintains the texture of skincare products. Allows the product to spread evenly. Helps oil and water mix together
More about Acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymerHydroxyacetophenone~0.35–0.85%
Phenoxyethanol~0.3–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolXanthan gum~0.3–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a thicker product consistency
More about Xanthan gumTocopherol~0.3–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
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
More about TocopherolPerilla ocymoides seed oil~0.15–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that works as an emollient. It might help neutralize free radicals in skin but solid research is lacking. Contains some volatile compounds and could be irritating
More about Perilla ocymoides seed oilSodium hydroxide~0.15–0.55%
Tocopheryl acetate~0.15–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A more stable but less bio-available form of vitamin E compared to Tocopherol. Might help moisturize and protect the skin from free radicals, but mostly used in low concentrations to stabilize other ingredients.
More about Tocopheryl acetateDisodium edta~0.1–0.45%
Sodium citrate~0.1–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps 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 citrateCitric acid~0.1–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
More about Citric acidSodium benzoate~0.05–0.3%
Matthiola longipetala seed oil~0.1–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Sodium dehydroacetate~0.05–0.25%
Hydrolyzed yeast protein~0.05–0.15%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Ingredient list view
Water, Glycerin, Coco-caprylate, Cocos nucifera oil, Glyceryl oleate citrate, Buglossoides arvensis seed oil, Bellis perennis flower extract, Hieracium pilosella extract, Mica, Simmondsia chinensis seed oil, Panthenol, Acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer, Hydroxyacetophenone, Phenoxyethanol, Xanthan gum, Tocopherol, Perilla ocymoides seed oil, Sodium hydroxide, Tocopheryl acetate, Disodium edta, Sodium citrate, Citric acid, Sodium benzoate, Matthiola longipetala seed oil, Sodium dehydroacetate, Hydrolyzed yeast protein
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Match % combines shared ingredients, the first five ingredients, shared actives and hero ingredients, irritancy (lower counts in the alternative's favour), texture and body area. Only products in the same routine step are compared.
| ELEMISPeptide 4 Eye Recovery CreamYOUR PRODUCT | FONTAINAVIE MANLIFT UP EYE CREAM | OARS + ALPSFace + Eye Cream | ISANAQ10 Anti-Wrinkle Eye Cream | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 63% | 61% | 61% |
| Price | $39.77 | — | $2.00−$37.77 | $4.89−$34.88 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 3 of 5 | 3 of 5 | 3 of 5 |
| Key difference | — | Butyrospermum Parkii Butter | Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride | Sunflower Seed Oil |
| Irritancy | Medium | Low | Low | Low |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
| View product | Shop | Shop | Shop |
Product summary
"ELEMIS - Peptide 4 Eye Recovery Cream" has a good moisturizing formula. The formulation is based on a combination of good humectants and emollients. Both are needed to increase the skin hydration level. Panthenol and glycerin in this product (humectants) attract water molecules to the upper layer of the skin (the water comes from the outside air or from the deeper layers of the skin if the air is dry). Cocos nucifera oil and coco-caprylate in this product help decrease the water evoporation from the skin, so that it stays hydrated for longer. These ingredients also soften the skin and take away the feeling of tightness and dryness.
Ingredient callouts
- Panthenol (pro-vitamin B5) at about 0.50% - 1.15% concentration. In this concentration, Panthenol works effectively to improve the skin barrier and reduce inflammation.
Irritation risk
This formulation includes some common irritants, including ingredients that do not provide a benefit for the skin. We assess the overall irritancy of this moisturizer to be medium. For a detailed overview of all potential irritants: click here
You can see the detailed formula review with the breakdown of all actives in the product and the full ingredient list with estimated concentrations in the tables below.
About the brand
According to Cruelty-Free Kitty "ELEMIS" is cruelty free and so is its parent company.
Price
The product retails from 38.00$ up to 49.00$ in the United States, from 29.75£ up to 864.00£ in the United Kingdom and for 68.60CA$ in Canada.
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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
- 2Skin moisturizing effects of panthenol-based formulationspdfs.semanticscholar.org
- 3
- 4Vitamin E in dermatologyncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- 5Vitamin E and Skin Healthlpi.oregonstate.edu
- 6
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