Elishacoy

Elishacoy Skin Refining Snail Eye Balm

Name: Elishacoy - Skin Refining Snail Eye Balm
Brand: Elishacoy

Efficacy100/100IrritancyHigh

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Anti-aging

4 ingredients credited for this claim

Strong support

What the product description says

“Brand from Elisha Coy. Benefits An anti-aging eye balm to improve dull skin complexion around eye area.”

Source: Yesstyle

This product can help reduce and prevent fine lines and wrinkles, improve skin elasticity and firmness because it contains adenosine, niacinamide.

These ingredients in the product can also be helpful, even though there is less evidence for their effectiveness: centella asiatica extract.

Keep in mind that it typically takes at least 6 weeks to notice any results because the changes that are needed to improve fine lines and elasticity happen in the deeper layers of the skin. No topical anti-aging product can “erase” wrinkles or fully reverse signs of aging.

NiacinamideKey activeEffect: HighIs proven to be effective in reducing blemishes, evening out skin tone and helping to improve lines and wrinkles. It helps the skin to repair sun damage, calm down inflammation and keep maintain good levels of moisture. The concentration of about 2% is effective for supporting the skin barrier and evening out the skin tone. Concentration of 4-6% is better for helping with acne and balancing the sebum production~2.2–2.7%

AdenosineKey activeEffect: HighMight help improve cell turnover and reduce inflammation in skin. One study shows that the ingredients might be able to help reduce dynamic wrinkles (for example, in the corners of the eyes or on the forehead)~0.15–0.3%

Centella asiatica extractKey activeEffect: MediumA 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.~0.65–0.95%

Butyrospermum parkii butterEffect: LowA great moisturising ingredient that softens the skin and reduces water loss from its upper layer. It also can be helpful in protecting skin from free radicals~1.6–1.9%

Moisturizing

Not advertised by the brand · 17 ingredients credited for this claim

Strong support

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: arginine, hydrolyzed collagen.

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: arginine, beeswax.

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

NiacinamideHeroEffect: HighIs proven to be effective in reducing blemishes, evening out skin tone and helping to improve lines and wrinkles. It helps the skin to repair sun damage, calm down inflammation and keep maintain good levels of moisture. The concentration of about 2% is effective for supporting the skin barrier and evening out the skin tone. Concentration of 4-6% is better for helping with acne and balancing the sebum production~2.2–2.7%

Hydrolyzed collagenKey active· Humectant, EmollientEffect: HighA typically plant-derived compound that is supposed mimic human collagen. Cannot penetrate the skin barrier so is not particularly useful in skincare products beyond attracting water to the upper layer of the skin~0.45–0.65%

ArginineKey active· Humectant, OcclusiveEffect: HighAn amino acid that is naturally present in skin and helps keep it hydrated. When used together with AHAs, it can reduce their irritating effect on the skin~0.6–0.85%

Centella asiatica extractKey activeEffect: HighA 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.~0.65–0.95%

BeeswaxKey active· Emollient, OcclusiveEffect: HighForms a protective barrier that holds water and keeps dry skin hydrated. Keeps an emulsion from separating into its oil and liquid components, and increases the thickness of a product. Can be an allergen~6.9–8.4%

Butyrospermum parkii butterKey active· Emollient, OcclusiveEffect: HighA great moisturising ingredient that softens the skin and reduces water loss from its upper layer. It also can be helpful in protecting skin from free radicals~1.6–1.9%

Snail secretion filtrateKey active· HumectantEffect: HighTypically contains hyaluronic acid that helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Might contain allantoin that is helpful in calming down inflammation. There is no evidence that it can have any further benefits for the skin, especially when used in skincare products40%

DimethiconeKey active· Emollient, OcclusiveEffect: HighA silicone that helps to reduce water loss from the surface of the skin. Can temporarily "fill in" lines and wrinkles, absorb oil, and create a nice product finish~2–2.4%

AdenosineKey activeEffect: MediumMight help improve cell turnover and reduce inflammation in skin. One study shows that the ingredients might be able to help reduce dynamic wrinkles (for example, in the corners of the eyes or on the forehead)~0.15–0.3%

Cetearyl alcoholKey active· EmollientEffect: MediumA non-drying alcohol. Works as an emollient. Helps water and oil mix together and creates a nice product texture~2.7–3.3%

Macadamia ternifolia seed oilKey active· EmollientEffect: MediumPlant oil from nuts that helps soften the upper layer of the skin. Contains a high concentration of oleic acid that can weaken skin's barrier function and increase water-loss while enhancing penetration of other ingredients~1.7–2%

Glyceryl stearate· EmollientEffect: LowAn emollient that softens the skin and forms a protective layer on its surface. Helps water and oil mix together~1–1.2%

Cetyl ethylhexanoate· EmollientEffect: LowAn emollient that helps soften the skin and creates a thicker product texture~6.1–7.4%

Butylene glycol· HumectantEffect: LowUsed 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~0.25–0.45%

CeresinEffect: Low~1.3–1.5%

Caprylyl glycol· Humectant, EmollientEffect: LowHelps preserve products and creates a nice product texture~0.2–0.35%

Aloe barbadensis leaf extractEffect: Low, below effective doseTraditionally used to treat sunburns, dermatitis and inflammation, but evidence for its effectiveness is lacking. The extract can contain humectants that help attract water into the skin~0.5–0.75%

Evens skin tone

Not advertised by the brand · 2 ingredients credited for this claim

Strong support

This product can help reduce hypepigmentation and even out the skin tone because it contains the following effective ingredients: niacinamide

The following ingredient (ingredients) in this product might be helpful, but there is no evidence to confirm that it actually can help even out the skin tone: arbutin.

Keep in mind that you would need to apply any topical skincare targetted at hypigmentation consistently for a couple of months to get a result. No topical skincare product can help get rid of hyperpigmentation (including post-acne marks and age spots) instantly.

ArbutinKey activeEffect: MediumBeta-arbutin. Can help to reduce hyperpigmentation and has an anti-oxidant effect when used in high enough concentration. Is less effective compared to alpha-arbutin~0.15–0.25%

Anti-oxidation

Not advertised by the brand · 6 ingredients credited for this claim

Moderate support

This product contains antioxidants (arbutin, centella asiatica extract) that might be able to help neutralize free radicals in skin to lessen the damage it gets from the UV light (sun). There is not enough evidence to confirm their effectiveness in skin though.

Coptis japonica root extractEffect: LowA plant extract that might have some anti-oxidant properties~0.45–0.65%

Hibiscus esculentus fruit extractEffect: LowA plant extract that might help to neutralize free radicals. It can be irritating~0.4–0.65%

AdenosineEffect: LowMight help improve cell turnover and reduce inflammation in skin. One study shows that the ingredients might be able to help reduce dynamic wrinkles (for example, in the corners of the eyes or on the forehead)~0.15–0.3%

Can it cause trouble?

Irritancy

5 strong irritants: Larix sibirica wood extract, Rheum palmatum root/stalk extract + 3 more — patch-test recommended

High risk

We flagged 17 ingredients with irritancy potential. Severity depends on your sensitivity threshold; the table lists the worst offenders first.

IngredientFunctionIrritationEst. amount

Larix sibirica wood extractCan be used as a fragrance. Has an anti-bacterial effectHigh~0.5–0.75%est.

Rheum palmatum root/stalk extractIn theory, could reduce swelling in the upper layer of the skin, but there is no evidence of its efficacyHigh~0.45–0.7%est.

Coptis japonica root extractA plant extract that might have some anti-oxidant propertiesHigh~0.45–0.65%est.

Hibiscus esculentus fruit extractA plant extract that might help to neutralize free radicals. It can be irritatingHigh~0.4–0.65%est.

Hamamelis virginiana extractA plant extract that can help calm down inflammation in skin. Can, however, itself be irritatingHigh~0.4–0.6%est.

Illicium verum fruit extractAnise fruit extract. Used as a fragrance. Can be irritatingHigh~0.25–0.45%est.

ParfumAn aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredientsHigh~0.05–0.1%est.

Snail secretion filtrateTypically contains hyaluronic acid that helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Might contain allantoin that is helpful in calming down inflammation. There is no evidence that it can have any further benefits for the skin, especially when used in skincare productsMedium40%

Cetyl ethylhexanoateAn emollient that helps soften the skin and creates a thicker product textureMedium~6.1–7.4%est.

Macadamia ternifolia seed oilPlant oil from nuts that helps soften the upper layer of the skin. Contains a high concentration of oleic acid that can weaken skin's barrier function and increase water-loss while enhancing penetration of other ingredientsMedium~1.7–2%est.

Peg-60 hydrogenated castor oilHelps oil and water mix togetherMedium~0.65–1%est.

Centella asiatica extractA 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.Medium~0.65–0.95%est.

Aloe barbadensis leaf extractTraditionally used to treat sunburns, dermatitis and inflammation, but evidence for its effectiveness is lacking. The extract can contain humectants that help attract water into the skinMedium~0.5–0.75%est.

1,2-hexanediolA preservativeMedium~0.15–0.25%est.

Caprylyl glycolHelps preserve products and creates a nice product textureMedium~0.2–0.35%est.

ArbutinBeta-arbutin. Can help to reduce hyperpigmentation and has an anti-oxidant effect when used in high enough concentration. Is less effective compared to alpha-arbutinMedium~0.15–0.25%est.

Disodium edtaStabilizes the product formulationMedium~0.05–0.1%est.

Comedogenic

2 ingredients rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale

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These ingredients have a comedogenic rating of 2 or more on a 0–5 scale; the table shows each one's rating. In leave-on products they can clog pores in acne-prone skin.

IngredientFunctionRatingEst. amount

Butyrospermum parkii butterA great moisturising ingredient that softens the skin and reduces water loss from its upper layer. It also can be helpful in protecting skin from free radicals3/5~1.6–1.9%est.

Cetearyl alcoholA non-drying alcohol. Works as an emollient. Helps water and oil mix together and creates a nice product texture2/5~2.7–3.3%est.

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Snail secretion filtrate40%

Key activeIrritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Works for

MoisturizingAnti-inflammatory

Typically contains hyaluronic acid that helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Might contain allantoin that is helpful in calming down inflammation. There is no evidence that it can have any further benefits for the skin, especially when used in skincare products

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Water~45–55%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Plain old water

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Beeswax~6.9–8.4%

Key active

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Moisturizing

Forms a protective barrier that holds water and keeps dry skin hydrated. Keeps an emulsion from separating into its oil and liquid components, and increases the thickness of a product. Can be an allergen

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Cetyl ethylhexanoate~6.1–7.4%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

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Moisturizing

An emollient that helps soften the skin and creates a thicker product texture

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Dipropylene glycol~3.5–4.3%

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Irritation risk: Low

Helps to dissolve other ingredients in a formulation. Slows down the rate of product drying

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Cetearyl alcohol~2.7–3.3%

Key activeComedogenic 2/5

Irritation risk: Low
Comedogenicity: 2/5

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CleansingMoisturizing

A non-drying alcohol. Works as an emollient. Helps water and oil mix together and creates a nice product texture

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Niacinamide~2.2–2.7%

Hero · Moisturizing

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Evens skin toneAnti-blemishAnti-agingMoisturizingReduces irritationAnti-inflammatoryReduces rednessAntibacterial

Is proven to be effective in reducing blemishes, evening out skin tone and helping to improve lines and wrinkles. It helps the skin to repair sun damage, calm down inflammation and keep maintain good levels of moisture. The concentration of about 2% is effective for supporting the skin barrier and evening out the skin tone. Concentration of 4-6% is better for helping with acne and balancing the sebum production

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Dimethicone~2–2.4%

Key active

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

MoisturizingMattifying

A silicone that helps to reduce water loss from the surface of the skin. Can temporarily "fill in" lines and wrinkles, absorb oil, and create a nice product finish

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Macadamia ternifolia seed oil~1.7–2%

Key activeIrritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Works for

Moisturizing

Plant oil from nuts that helps soften the upper layer of the skin. Contains a high concentration of oleic acid that can weaken skin's barrier function and increase water-loss while enhancing penetration of other ingredients

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Butyrospermum parkii butter~1.6–1.9%

Key activeComedogenic 3/5

Irritation risk: Low
Comedogenicity: 3/5

Works for

MoisturizingAnti-oxidationAnti-aging

A great moisturising ingredient that softens the skin and reduces water loss from its upper layer. It also can be helpful in protecting skin from free radicals

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Ceresin~1.3–1.5%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Moisturizing

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Glyceryl stearate~1–1.2%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

CleansingMoisturizing

An emollient that softens the skin and forms a protective layer on its surface. Helps water and oil mix together

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Peg-100 stearate~1–1.2%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Cleansing

Helps oil and water mix togehter and creates a nice product texture

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Peg-40 stearate~0.7–1.05%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Cleansing

Helps oil and water mix together

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Peg-60 hydrogenated castor oil~0.65–1%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Works for

Cleansing

Helps oil and water mix together

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Carbomer~0.6–0.9%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Cleansing

Helps create a thicker or gel-like product texture. It is not a surfactant but can be used in gentle cleansing formulations

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Arginine~0.6–0.85%

Key active

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Moisturizing

An amino acid that is naturally present in skin and helps keep it hydrated. When used together with AHAs, it can reduce their irritating effect on the skin

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Centella asiatica extract~0.65–0.95%

Key activeIrritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Works for

Reduces rednessAnti-inflammatoryMoisturizingReduces irritationAnti-oxidationAnti-agingAnti-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.

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Magnolia kobus bark extract~0.55–0.85%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

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Larix sibirica wood extract~0.5–0.75%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

Can be used as a fragrance. Has an anti-bacterial effect

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Chrysanthemum indicum extract~0.5–0.75%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

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Rheum palmatum root/stalk extract~0.45–0.7%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

In theory, could reduce swelling in the upper layer of the skin, but there is no evidence of its efficacy

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Asarum sieboldii root extract~0.45–0.7%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

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Quercus mongolica leaf extract~0.45–0.7%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

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Persicaria hydropiper extract~0.45–0.7%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

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Corydalis turtschaninovii root extract~0.45–0.7%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

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Coptis japonica root extract~0.45–0.65%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

Works for

Anti-oxidation

A plant extract that might have some anti-oxidant properties

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Machilus thunbergii bark extract~0.4–0.65%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

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Aloe barbadensis leaf extract~0.5–0.75%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Works for

Moisturizing

Traditionally used to treat sunburns, dermatitis and inflammation, but evidence for its effectiveness is lacking. The extract can contain humectants that help attract water into the skin

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Hibiscus esculentus fruit extract~0.4–0.65%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

Works for

Anti-oxidation

A plant extract that might help to neutralize free radicals. It can be irritating

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Viola mandshurica flower extract~0.35–0.65%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

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Hamamelis virginiana extract~0.4–0.6%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

Works for

Anti-inflammatory

A plant extract that can help calm down inflammation in skin. Can, however, itself be irritating

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Hydrolyzed collagen~0.45–0.65%

Key active

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Moisturizing

A typically plant-derived compound that is supposed mimic human collagen. Cannot penetrate the skin barrier so is not particularly useful in skincare products beyond attracting water to the upper layer of the skin

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Polyacrylate-13~0.45–0.65%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Used to create a thicker product consistency and stabilize the product formulation

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Polyisobutene~0.4–0.6%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Used to improve the product consistency

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Polysorbate 20~0.4–0.6%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Cleansing

Helps oil and water mix together

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Illicium verum fruit extract~0.25–0.45%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

Anise fruit extract. Used as a fragrance. Can be irritating

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Butylene glycol~0.25–0.45%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Moisturizing

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

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1,2-hexanediol~0.15–0.25%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

A preservative

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Caprylyl glycol~0.2–0.35%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Works for

Moisturizing

Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture

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Adenosine~0.15–0.3%

Key active

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Anti-agingMoisturizingAnti-oxidation

Might help improve cell turnover and reduce inflammation in skin. One study shows that the ingredients might be able to help reduce dynamic wrinkles (for example, in the corners of the eyes or on the forehead)

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Arbutin~0.15–0.25%

Key activeIrritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Works for

Evens skin toneAnti-oxidation

Beta-arbutin. Can help to reduce hyperpigmentation and has an anti-oxidant effect when used in high enough concentration. Is less effective compared to alpha-arbutin

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Disodium edta~0.05–0.1%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Stabilizes the product formulation

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Parfum~0.05–0.1%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients

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Ingredient list view

Snail secretion filtrate, Water, Beeswax, Cetyl ethylhexanoate, Dipropylene glycol, Cetearyl alcohol, Niacinamide, Dimethicone, Macadamia ternifolia seed oil, Butyrospermum parkii butter, Ceresin, Glyceryl stearate, Peg-100 stearate, Peg-40 stearate, Peg-60 hydrogenated castor oil, Carbomer, Arginine, Centella asiatica extract, Magnolia kobus bark extract, Larix sibirica wood extract, Chrysanthemum indicum extract, Rheum palmatum root/stalk extract, Asarum sieboldii root extract, Quercus mongolica leaf extract, Persicaria hydropiper extract, Corydalis turtschaninovii root extract, Coptis japonica root extract, Machilus thunbergii bark extract, Aloe barbadensis leaf extract, Hibiscus esculentus fruit extract, Viola mandshurica flower extract, Hamamelis virginiana extract, Hydrolyzed collagen, Polyacrylate-13, Polyisobutene, Polysorbate 20, Illicium verum fruit extract, Butylene glycol, 1,2-hexanediol, Caprylyl glycol, Adenosine, Arbutin, Disodium edta, Parfum

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Product summary

Judging from the ingredient list, "Elishacoy - Skin Refining Snail Eye Balm" works well for improving skin hydration To work well, any moisturizer needs to include a combination of water-binding and emollient ingredients. Elishacoy - Skin Refining Snail Eye Balm ticks this box. Humectants in this product (arginine, hydrolyzed collagen, snail secretion filtrate, butylene glycol and caprylyl glycol) help to increase the water content in the upper layer of the skin. (These ingredients do so by "capturing" water molecules from the outside air or from within the deeper layers of the skin). Hydrolyzed collagen, arginine, beeswax, butyrospermum parkii butter and dimethicone 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 particularly like that there is a good concentration of Niacinamide (2.20% - 2.70%) in this moisturizer. Niacinamide is a well-studied multi-tasking active. It is a great ingredient to have in a moisturizer. It is stable, and can work well in almost any hydrating formulation. There is solid evidence that Niacinamide can help support skin barrier, regulate oil production and reduce acne and clogged pores. It also helps to fight photodamage and help improve the skin tone, reducing pigmentation marks.
Adenosine 0.15% - 0.30%. It is a compound that in involved in many biological processes inside the skin cells. According one high-quality clinical trial, topical Adenosine in low concentrations can somewhat help improve "deep wrinkles" - the wrinkles that appear with age in places where our faces are most dynamic (for example, on the forehead or in the corners of the eyes).

Irritation risk

We assess the overall irritancy of this moisturizer to be high. 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.