EmerginC Scientific Organics Eyelight Serum
Works for
Anti-agingAstaxanthin, Vitis vinifera seed extract + 3 moreMay help
“An active eye serum with super-antioxidant astaxanthin that works to combat the signs of ageing, puffiness and dark under-eye circles.”
This product contains astaxanthin, vitis vinifera seed extract. 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.
MoisturizingGlycerin, Sodium hyaluronate + 5 moreWorks
“Hydrating, brightening and nourishing, this concentrated eye treatment will leave you with a fresher, younger looking gaze.”
This product contains good ingredients to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. These ingredients are called "humectants": glycerin, isomalt.
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).
Evens skin toneCamellia sinensis leaf extractNot delivered
“Hydrating, brightening and nourishing, this concentrated eye treatment will leave you with a fresher, younger looking gaze.”
Effective ingredients missing or their concentration is too low
Anti-oxidationNot advertised by the brand · Ilex paraguariensis leaf extract, Camellia sinensis leaf extract + 2 moreWorks well
This product contains antioxidants (astaxanthin, vitis vinifera seed extract) that can help neutralize free radicals in skin. By doing so, they can lessen the damage the skin gets from the UV light (sun).
The following ingredients - camellia sinensis leaf extract, ilex paraguariensis leaf extract also can have an antioxidant effect, but there is less evidence to confirm their effectiveness in skin.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy1 strong irritant: Ilex paraguariensis leaf 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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Aloe barbadensis leaf juice~23–34%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
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
More about Aloe barbadensis leaf juiceWater~12–17%
Propanediol~4.5–6.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Acts as a solvent for other ingredients. Speeds up the absorption of other ingredients into the skin
More about PropanediolGlycerin~3.2–4.8%
- 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 GlycerinSodium hyaluronate~2.5–3.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin
More about Sodium hyaluronatePinus sylvestris bark extract~1.6–2.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Chamomilla recutita flower extract~1.3–1.9%
- Irritation risk
- High
Plant extract that can have healing and anti-inflammatory properties. It is a potential allergen and can be irritating
More about Chamomilla recutita flower extractBenzyl alcohol~0.35–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- High
A preservative. Can be used to mask unpleasant smell. Can be irritating
More about Benzyl alcoholDehydroacetic acid~0.3–0.6%
Ilex paraguariensis leaf extract~0.85–1.25%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that can help neutralize free radicals in skin. Can contain fragrand compounds like linalool that can be irritating
More about Ilex paraguariensis leaf extractMalva sylvestris extract~0.55–1.25%
- Irritation risk
- High
Lecithin~0.55–1.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used mostly for creating emulsions - helping oil and water mix together. Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about LecithinSodium benzoate~0.25–0.5%
Isomalt~0.4–0.95%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about IsomaltSaccharomyces/xylinum/black tea ferment~0.35–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A fermented sweet black tea. There is no studies on particular benefits of this ingredient in skin. It can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin, and might have some anti-oxidant effect. It is used in skincare for mostly marketing purposes because of the popularity of kombucha drinks
More about Saccharomyces/xylinum/black tea fermentCamellia sinensis leaf extract~0.35–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Can contain potent anti-oxidant compounds (abbreviated ECG, GCG, EGC, and EGCG) that might help protect the skin from free radicals. Can help calm down inflammation and has some anti-bacterial properties. Unfortunately, these antioxidants are unstable and lose their effectiveness very quickly in products. The concentration of the antioxidant compounds in the extract also tends to be low to be effective in topical formulation
More about Camellia sinensis leaf extractMacrocystis pyrifera extract~0.2–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
Camellia sinensis leaf extract~0.15–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Can contain potent anti-oxidant compounds (abbreviated ECG, GCG, EGC, and EGCG) that might help protect the skin from free radicals. Can help calm down inflammation and has some anti-bacterial properties. Unfortunately, these antioxidants are unstable and lose their effectiveness very quickly in products. The concentration of the antioxidant compounds in the extract also tends to be low to be effective in topical formulation
More about Camellia sinensis leaf extractAstaxanthin~0.1–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps neutralize free radicals in skin and might help to calm down inflammation
More about AstaxanthinVitis vinifera fruit cell extract~0.1–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Vitis vinifera seed extract~0.1–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A plant extract that contains resveratrol and other anti-oxidant compounds that can help neutralize free radicals, reduce inflammation in skin and even out its tone. Can be also used to stabilize the product formulation
More about Vitis vinifera seed extractHydroxyethylcellulose~0.1–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to thicken product formulations and create gel-like textures
More about HydroxyethylcelluloseXanthan gum~0.05–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a thicker product consistency
More about Xanthan gumIngredient list view
Aloe barbadensis leaf juice, Water, Propanediol, Glycerin, Sodium hyaluronate, Pinus sylvestris bark extract, Chamomilla recutita flower extract, Benzyl alcohol, Dehydroacetic acid, Ilex paraguariensis leaf extract, Malva sylvestris extract, Lecithin, Sodium benzoate, Isomalt, Saccharomyces/xylinum/black tea ferment, Camellia sinensis leaf extract, Macrocystis pyrifera extract, Camellia sinensis leaf extract, Astaxanthin, Vitis vinifera fruit cell extract, Vitis vinifera seed extract, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Xanthan gum
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Worth comparing, line by line.
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.
| EmerginCScientific Organics Eyelight SerumYOUR PRODUCT | Edible BeautyDiamond Rush Brightening Eye Serum | Marcelle2% Hyaluronic Acid + Probiotic Serum | HyalogicEpisilk Dark Circle Lightening Serum | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 40% | 38% | 37% |
| Price | — | — | $25.56 | $39.95 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 3 of 8 | 2 of 8 | 3 of 8 |
| Key difference | — | Niacinamide | Niacinamide | Acetyl Tetrapeptide-5 |
| Irritancy | Medium | Low | Low | Low |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
| View product | Shop | Shop | Shop |
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 13 studies and safety reviews.
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- 2Hyaluronic acid: A key molecule in skin agingncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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