EmerginC Scientific Organics Eyelight Serum

Name: EmerginC - Scientific Organics Eyelight Serum
Brand: EmerginC

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WORKS FOR

Anti-oxidation
Anti-aging
Moisturizing

KEY INGREDIENTS

astaxanthin
camellia sinensis leaf extract
glycerin
ilex paraguariensis leaf extract
isomalt
saccharomyces/xylinum/black tea ferment
sodium hyaluronate
vitis vinifera seed extract
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PROMISES
FULFILLED

75 /100

IRRITANCY

MEDIUM

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In stock $55.00

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Formula review

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What does the product description say?

"Reawaken tired, weary eyes with EmerginC Scientific Organics Eyelight Serum , an anti-ageing roll-on formula infused with a host of antioxidant ingredients to target signs of ageing and fatigue around the delicate eye area."

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WIMJ summary

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.

Ingredient	Effectiveness	Concentration	Irritancy
astaxanthin	MEDIUM
vitis vinifera seed extract	MEDIUM
ilex paraguariensis leaf extract	LOW

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What does the product description say?

"Enriched with Grape Stem cells, Seaweed, Green and White Teas and Hyaluronic Acid, the active serum gets to work on fine lines, wrinkles, puffiness and dark circles; its brightening and hydrating properties help to energise skin around the eyes, alleviating tell-tale signs of age and tiredness for more illuminated looking skin."

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WIMJ summary

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).

Ingredient	Effectiveness	Concentration	Irritancy
isomalt	HIGH
glycerin	HIGH
saccharomyces/xylinum/black tea ferment	HIGH

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WIMJ summary

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 - ilex paraguariensis leaf extract also can have an antioxidant effect, but there is less evidence to confirm their effectiveness in skin.

Ingredient	Effectiveness	Concentration	Irritancy
astaxanthin	HIGH
vitis vinifera seed extract	HIGH
ilex paraguariensis leaf extract	MEDIUM

Potential irritants

IRRITANCY

MEDIUM

Ingredient	Irritancy	Skin Benefit
aloe barbadensis leaf juice
chamomilla recutita flower extract
benzyl alcohol

Ingredients by volume

Ingredient	Estimated concentration
aloe barbadensis leaf juice 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	24% - 35%
water Plain old water	8.5% - 12.7%
propanediol Acts as a solvent for other ingredients. Speeds up the absorption of other ingredients into the skin	3.9% - 5.9%
glycerin One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant	3% - 4.5%
sodium hyaluronate One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin	2.4% - 3.5%
pinus sylvestris bark extract	1.8% - 2.7%
chamomilla recutita flower extract Plant extract that can have healing and anti-inflammatory properties. It is a potential allergen and can be irritating	1.6% - 2.3%
benzyl alcohol A preservative. Can be used to mask unpleasant smell. Can be irritating	0.5% - 1%
dehydroacetic acid A preservative	0.3% - 0.6%
ilex paraguariensis leaf extract A plant extract that can help neutralize free radicals in skin. Can contain fragrand compounds like linalool that can be irritating	0.6% - 1.35%
malva sylvestris extract	0.45% - 1%
lecithin Used mostly for creating emulsions - helping oil and water mix together. Helps soften the upper layer of the skin	0.5% - 1.1%
sodium benzoate A preservative	0.25% - 0.5%
isomalt Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin	0.4% - 0.9%
saccharomyces/xylinum/black tea ferment 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	0.35% - 0.75%
camellia sinensis leaf extract 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	0.2% - 0.75%
macrocystis pyrifera extract	0.15% - 0.6%
camellia sinensis leaf extract 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	0.15% - 0.55%
astaxanthin Helps neutralize free radicals in skin and might help to calm down inflammation	0.1% - 0.4%
vitis vinifera fruit cell extract	0.1% - 0.35%
vitis vinifera seed extract 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	0.1% - 0.35%
hydroxyethylcellulose Used to thicken product formulations and create gel-like textures	0.05% - 0.25%
xanthan gum Used to create a thicker product consistency	0.05% - 0.15%
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