Erno Laszlo Phormula 3-9 Eye Repair
Works for
1 of 2 advertised claims delivered
Moisturizing16 ingredients credited for this claimGood support
“Erno Laszlo Phormula 3-9 Eye Repair has a rich, emollient formulation that strengthens, hydrates and protects the delicate skin around your eye area.”
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:
diglycerin, 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, peg-10 dimethicone.
Anti-aging1 ingredient credited for this claimLimited support
“Specially formulated to leave your eyes looking firm and youthful, Erno Laszlo Phormula 3-9 Eye Repair boasts a rich, emollient formulation that helps to strengthen your delicate skin against environmental aggressors.”
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.
This ingredient pinus pinaster bark extract might be able to help neutralize free radicals in skin and help it fight off some of the sun damage.
Anti-oxidationNot advertised by the brand · 6 ingredients credited for this claimModerate support
This product contains antioxidants (pinus pinaster bark 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.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy1 strong irritant: ParfumMedium 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~45–55%
Butylene glycol~6.4–7.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
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
More about Butylene glycolGlycerin~4.1–5%
- 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 GlycerinCyclopentasiloxane~3.1–3.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A silicone that helps improve the product texture and spreadability. Can absorb oil creating a short-term mattifying effect on the skin
More about CyclopentasiloxanePeg-8 dimethicone~2.2–2.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A type of silicone that can help create nice product texture and soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Peg-8 dimethiconeAmmonium acryloyldimethyltaurate/vp copolymer~1.8–2.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Increases thickness of a product. Texture enhancer for oil-in-water emulsions
More about Ammonium acryloyldimethyltaurate/vp copolymerPrunus amygdalus dulcis seed~1.5–1.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Prunus amygdalus dulcis seedDimethicone~1.4–1.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
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
More about DimethiconePentylene glycol~1.1–1.3%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to preserve products, dissolve other ingredients and create a nice product texture
More about Pentylene glycolHydroxyethyl acrylate/sodium acryloyldimethyl taurate copolymer~0.75–1.1%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A gelling agent that thickens the product consistency and leaves the skin with a velvety finish
More about Hydroxyethyl acrylate/sodium acryloyldimethyl taurate copolymerMethyl methacrylate crosspolymer~0.7–1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps thicken the product consistency
More about Methyl methacrylate crosspolymerSqualane~0.6–0.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An oil naturally present in skin. Works as an emollient to soften the skin and form a protective layer on its surface without a greasy feeling.
More about SqualanePhenoxyethanol~0.45–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolEthylhexylglycerin~0.45–0.65%
Polysorbate 60~0.45–0.65%
Polysilicone-11~0.45–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A silicone that forms a light film on the skin surface helping to bind water and temporarily absorb oils creating a matt and powdery feel
More about Polysilicone-11Caffeine~0.35–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Might be helpful in neutralizing free radicals. Can have a dehydration effect that might somewhat decrease the look of puffy eyes
More about CaffeineSilica~0.5–0.7%
Aleurites moluccanus seed oil~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Aleurites moluccanus seed oilCalophyllum inophyllum seed oil~0.3–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Chondrus crispus powder~0.3–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
A powder from red algae extract that helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and create a nicer product consistency
More about Chondrus crispus powderParfum~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumSclerocarya birrea seed oil~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
An emollient that helps to soften the skin. It has a high contetn of oleic acid that might weaken the skin barrier. Might have some anti-oxidant properties. It might be somewhat helpful against hyperpigmentation.
More about Sclerocarya birrea seed oilSodium pca~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Naturally present in skin and helps to attract water to its upper layer
More about Sodium pcaDiglycerin~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about DiglycerinCynara scolymus leaf extract~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that might have some anti-oxidant properties. It might be irritating
More about Cynara scolymus leaf extractNylon-12~0.25–0.45%
Sorbitan isostearate~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps oil and water mix together
More about Sorbitan isostearatePelvetia canaliculata extract~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Isohexadecane~0.3–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Improves the texture of the product and helps soften the skin. Helps oil and water mix together and can be used as a cleansing agent
More about IsohexadecanePeg-10 dimethicone~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A silicone that works to soften the upper layer of the skin and reduce its water loss
More about Peg-10 dimethiconePinus pinaster bark extract~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant extract that might help neutralize free radicals and reduce hyperpigmentation, but evidence of effectiveness of topical application is lacking. It can be an INCI name for the trademarked ingredient Pycnogenol (but could also be a different type of this plant's bark extract)
More about Pinus pinaster bark extractBenzyl alcohol~0.15–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- High
A preservative. Can be used to mask unpleasant smell. Can be irritating
More about Benzyl alcoholHydrolyzed lupine protein~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Polysorbate 40~0.2–0.35%
Medicago sativa extract~0.15–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant extract that might help neutralize free radicals in skin
More about Medicago sativa extractAmmonium polyacryloyldimethyl taurate~0.1–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a thicker product consistency
More about Ammonium polyacryloyldimethyl taurateSodium hydroxide~0.1–0.2%
Dehydroacetic acid~0.1–0.2%
Rubus idaeus leaf extract~0.05–0.1%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant extract that might have some anti-oxidant properties but evidence of effectiveness in skin is lacking
More about Rubus idaeus leaf extractIngredient list view
Water, Butylene glycol, Glycerin, Cyclopentasiloxane, Peg-8 dimethicone, Ammonium acryloyldimethyltaurate/vp copolymer, Prunus amygdalus dulcis seed, Dimethicone, Pentylene glycol, Hydroxyethyl acrylate/sodium acryloyldimethyl taurate copolymer, Methyl methacrylate crosspolymer, Squalane, Phenoxyethanol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Polysorbate 60, Polysilicone-11, Caffeine, Silica, Aleurites moluccanus seed oil, Calophyllum inophyllum seed oil, Chondrus crispus powder, Parfum, Sclerocarya birrea seed oil, Sodium pca, Diglycerin, Cynara scolymus leaf extract, Nylon-12, Sorbitan isostearate, Pelvetia canaliculata extract, Isohexadecane, Peg-10 dimethicone, Pinus pinaster bark extract, Benzyl alcohol, Hydrolyzed lupine protein, Polysorbate 40, Medicago sativa extract, Ammonium polyacryloyldimethyl taurate, Sodium hydroxide, Dehydroacetic acid, Rubus idaeus leaf extract
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 10 studies and safety reviews.
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