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Elizabeth Grant Hydra Cell Active Eye Repair Gel

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Moisturizing
Anti-aging
Anti-oxidation

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Key actives

Allantoin 0.3% - 0.7%Bifida ferment lysate 1.4% - 2.1%

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Product summary

"Elizabeth Grant - Hydra Cell Active Eye Repair Gel" is a well-rounded moisturizing product. To work well, any moisturizer needs to include a combination of water-binding and emollient ingredients. Elizabeth Grant - Hydra Cell Active Eye Repair Gel ticks this box. Humectants in this product (panthenol, urea, algae extract, glycerin and hyaluronic acid) 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). Palmitoyl tetrapeptide-7, palmitoyl tripeptide-1, algae extract, dimethicone and cyclopentasiloxane 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.

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This moistruizer also contains peptides (palmitoyl tetrapeptide-7 0.55% - 1.25% and palmitoyl tripeptide-1 0.55% - 1.25%). Peptides is a very big group of ingredients. They all consist of a different combination of amino-acids. Our skin produces peptides naturally. Some of them work as natural anti-biotics, promote wound-healing and production of collagen. The scientists are still studying how effective the topical application of peptides is, but it is very likely that peptides in skincare are helpful. They might be able to support skin barrier restoration and even have an anti-aging benefit. At the very least, they certainly help attract water to the skin and support the hydration in this way.

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 "Elizabeth Grant" is cruelty free and so is its parent company.

What can the product work for?

Anti-aging

What does the product description say?

It contains wrinkle-fighting ingredients that help minimize the appearance of lines.

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This product contains palmitoyl tetrapeptide-7, palmitoyl tripeptide-1, serine. These ingredients 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.

palmitoyl tetrapeptide-7 0.55% - 1.25%

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

palmitoyl tripeptide-1 0.55% - 1.25%

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

serine 0.4% - 0.9%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: MEDIUM

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

Moisturizing

What does the product description say?

Hydra Cell Active Eye Repair Gel

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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: algae extract, 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: dimethicone, algae extract.

The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: palmitoyl tetrapeptide-7, palmitoyl tripeptide-1, panthenol, urea

urea 0.2% - 0.8%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

Naturally present in skin (urea makes up about 7% of natural moisturizing factors in skin). Attracts water to the upper layer of the skin. Also has a positive effect on the skin barrier beyond the humectant action. Can enhance penetration of other ingredients. Is an exfoliating ingredient when used in high concentrations

hyaluronic acid 1.2% - 1.7%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin. Naturally present in skin. Typically has large molecule size unless advertised otherwise on the product label. Helps support skin's barrier function and may help to reduce inflammation

palmitoyl tetrapeptide-7 0.55% - 1.25%

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

Anti-oxidation

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

ubiquinone 0.3% - 0.75%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

Coenzyme Q10. It helps neutralize free radicals in skin, improves skin hydration and might be helpful agains fine lines and wrinkles. It can be an allergen

bifida ferment lysate 1.4% - 2.1%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Insufficient!

Consists of remains of dead yeast bacteria cells. Helps to hydrate the skin and reduce irritation. Might has some anti-oxidant effect

tocopheryl acetate 0.35% - 0.8%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Insufficient!

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.

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Ingredients & concentrations

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Key Actives

allantoin 0.3% - 0.7%

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Works for: Anti-inflammatory, Moisturizing, Anti-blemish, Reduces irritation, Reduces redness, Exfoliation

Helps calm down inflammation in skin and can help reduce itching. Helps to repair the skin barrier and keep skin hydrated

bifida ferment lysate 1.4% - 2.1%

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Works for: Moisturizing, Anti-oxidation, Evens skin tone

Consists of remains of dead yeast bacteria cells. Helps to hydrate the skin and reduce irritation. Might has some anti-oxidant effect

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Potential irritants

chamomilla recutita flower extract 0.45% - 1%

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Works for: Anti-inflammatory

Plant extract that can have healing and anti-inflammatory properties. It is a potential allergen and can be irritating

pullulan 0.35% - 0.85%

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Works for: Mattifying

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

Comodogenic ingredients

algae extract 0.55% - 1.25%

Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High

Works for: Moisturizing, Anti-aging

Plant extract that helps the skin to attract water and make it more smooth for touch. Also shows promise of anti-aging properties, but research is not extensive yet

algin 0.35% - 0.85%

Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High

Works for: Moisturizing

Used to thicken product formulation. Can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin

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cyclopentasiloxane 23% - 35%

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Works for: Moisturizing, Mattifying

A silicone that helps improve the product texture and spreadability. Can absorb oil creating a short-term mattifying effect on the skin

dimethicone 4% - 6.1%

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Works for: Moisturizing, Mattifying

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

water 4.1% - 6.1%

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Plain old water

Ingredient list view

Cyclopentasiloxane, Dimethicone, Water, Dimethicone crosspolymer, Cetyl peg/ppg-10/1 dimethicone, Dimethicone/vinyl dimethicone crosspolymer, Peg/ppg-18/18 dimethicone, Bifida ferment lysate, Hyaluronic acid, Sodium hyaluronate, Sodium hyaluronate crosspolymer, Opuntia ficus-indica stem extract, Leontopodium alpinum meristem cell culture, Palmitoyl tripeptide-1, Palmitoyl tetrapeptide-7, Algae extract, Chamomilla recutita flower extract, Collagen, Serine, Algin, Trehalose, Tocopheryl acetate, Aloe barbadensis leaf juice, Xanthan gum, Ubiquinone, Pentylene glycol, Panthenol, Allantoin, Pullulan, Glycerin, Carbomer, Sodium chloride, Sodium acrylate/sodium acryloyldimethyl taurate copolymer, Isohexadecane, Ethylhexylglycerin, Sodium polyacrylate, Propylene glycol, Polysorbate 80, Glyceryl polyacrylate, Urea, Butylene glycol, Caprylyl glycol, Disodium phosphate, Phenoxyethanol, Acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer, Disodium edta, Triethanolamine, Citric acid, Sodium lactate, Potassium phosphate, Potassium sorbate, Sodium benzoate, Polysorbate 20, Parfum, Mica, Ci 77891, Titanium dioxide

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Key ingredients	palmitoyl tetrapeptide-7 palmitoyl tripeptide-1 +18 more	Common: urea palmitoyl tetrapeptide-7 +8 more Other: dipeptide-2 ceramide ng +12 more	Common: palmitoyl tetrapeptide-7 palmitoyl tripeptide-1 +5 more Other: dipeptide-2 niacinamide +11 more	Common: palmitoyl tetrapeptide-7 palmitoyl tripeptide-1 +4 more Other: isosorbide dicaprylate chrysin +2 more	Common: palmitoyl tetrapeptide-7 palmitoyl tripeptide-1 +5 more Other: acetyl tetrapeptide-5 acetyl octapeptide-3 +8 more	Common: urea palmitoyl tetrapeptide-7 +6 more Other: salicylic acid retinyl palmitate +14 more	Common: palmitoyl tetrapeptide-7 palmitoyl tripeptide-1 +4 more Other: acetyl hexapeptide-8 lactobacillus ferment +4 more	Common: palmitoyl tetrapeptide-7 palmitoyl tripeptide-1 +3 more Other: copper gluconate magnesium aspartate +3 more	Common: palmitoyl tripeptide-1 panthenol +3 more Other: ascorbyl glucoside dimethiconol +4 more	Common: palmitoyl tetrapeptide-7 palmitoyl tripeptide-1 +8 more Other: copper tripeptide-1 acetyl dipeptide-1 cetyl ester +43 more	Common: palmitoyl tetrapeptide-7 palmitoyl tripeptide-1 +8 more Other: ceramide ng palmitoyl dipeptide-5 diaminobutyroyl hydroxythreonine +33 more
Irritancy	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY HIGH	IRRITANCY HIGH
Potential Irritants	parfum Has skin benefit? propylene glycol Has skin benefit? +14 more	triacetin Has skin benefit? pullulan Has skin benefit? +20 more	hesperidin methyl chalcone Has skin benefit? rosa moschata seed oil Has skin benefit? +17 more	n-hydroxysuccinimide Has skin benefit? polysorbate 60 Has skin benefit? +6 more	n-hydroxysuccinimide Has skin benefit? ceteth-20 Has skin benefit? +8 more	salicylic acid Has skin benefit? retinyl palmitate Has skin benefit? +10 more	menthyl lactate Has skin benefit? carica papaya fruit extract Has skin benefit? +19 more	n-hydroxysuccinimide Has skin benefit? citric acid Has skin benefit? +11 more	n-hydroxysuccinimide Has skin benefit? chrysin Has skin benefit? +12 more	benzyl benzoate Has skin benefit? retinol Has skin benefit? +42 more	farnesol Has skin benefit? cardiospermum halicacabum flower/leaf/vine extract Has skin benefit? +38 more
All ingredients	cyclopentasiloxane Has skin benefit? dimethicone Has skin benefit? +55 more	water Has skin benefit? butylene glycol Has skin benefit? +70 more	dimethicone Has skin benefit? water Has skin benefit? +52 more	water Has skin benefit? cetearyl alcohol Has skin benefit? +22 more	water Has skin benefit? caprylic/capric triglyceride Has skin benefit? +33 more	water Has skin benefit? cyclopentasiloxane Has skin benefit? +53 more	water Has skin benefit? methyl gluceth-20 Has skin benefit? +43 more	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +25 more	water Has skin benefit? dimethicone Has skin benefit? +41 more	water Has skin benefit? cyclopentasiloxane Has skin benefit? +157 more	water Has skin benefit? cyclopentasiloxane Has skin benefit? +101 more

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Elizabeth Grant Hydra Cell Active Eye Repair Gel

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Anti-aging

What does the product description say?

Moisturizing

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Anti-oxidation

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