Esmi Skin Minerals

Esmi Skin Minerals Hydrating Eye Serum

Name: Esmi Skin Minerals - Hydrating Eye Serum
Brand: Esmi Skin Minerals

Efficacy87/100IrritancyMedium

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Works for

Moisturizing

Panthenol, Glycerin + 8 more

Works well

What the product description says

“Hydrating Eye Serum”

Source: Sephora New Zealand

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: glycerin, hyaluronic acid.

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: chondrus crispus extract, caprylyl glycol.

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

PanthenolHero· HumectantEffect: HighHelps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can help improve skin barrier function~0.95–1.4%

GlycerinKey active· HumectantEffect: HighOne of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant~3.9–5.8%

Chondrus crispus extractKey active· OcclusiveEffect: HighRed algae extract that helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and create a nicer product consistency~2.7–4%

Plankton extractKey activeEffect: MediumCan help attract water to the upper layer of the skin~2–2.9%

Hyaluronic acidKey active· HumectantEffect: HighOne 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~0.35–0.85%

UbiquinoneKey activeEffect: HighCoenzyme 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~0.05–0.15%

MannitolKey active· HumectantEffect: HighHelps to attract water to the upper layer of the skin~0.05–0.25%

AlginEffect: LowUsed to thicken product formulation. Can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin~0.45–1.1%

Caprylyl glycol· Humectant, EmollientEffect: LowHelps preserve products and creates a nice product texture~0.1–0.45%

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~0.3–0.7%

Anti-aging

Hyaluronic acid, Ubiquinone

May help

What the product description says

“Plankton Extract. Eyedeline™ is a luminosity promoting, anti-puff and rejuvenating agent, smoothing lines, combating the signs of tiredness and ageing in the delicate skin area.”

Source: Sephora New Zealand

This product contains ubiquinone. This ingredient help neutralize free radicals in skin. By doing so, they might be able to prevent early signs of aging (like fine lines and wrinkles), at least to some extent. These ingredients will not be able to "reverse" signs of aging.

Hyaluronic acidEffect: LowOne 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~0.35–0.85%

UbiquinoneEffect: LowCoenzyme 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~0.05–0.15%

Anti-oxidation

Side benefit · Ubiquinone, Syzygium luehmannii fruit extract + 1 more

Works well

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).

Syzygium luehmannii fruit extractEffect: Low~1.3–1.9%

CaffeineEffect: LowMight be helpful in neutralizing free radicals. Can have a dehydration effect that might somewhat decrease the look of puffy eyes~0.2–0.75%

Can it cause trouble?

Irritancy

2 strong irritants: Kunzea pomifera fruit extract, Carica papaya fruit extract

Medium risk

We flagged 10 ingredients with irritancy potential. Severity depends on your sensitivity threshold; the table lists the worst offenders first.

IngredientFunctionIrritationEst. amount

Tasmannia lanceolata fruit extract—High~1.6–2.4%est.

Syzygium luehmannii fruit extract—High~1.3–1.9%est.

Kunzea pomifera fruit extract—High~1.2–1.8%est.

Carica papaya fruit extract—High~0.4–0.9%est.

Plankton extractCan help attract water to the upper layer of the skinMedium~2–2.9%est.

CaffeineMight be helpful in neutralizing free radicals. Can have a dehydration effect that might somewhat decrease the look of puffy eyesMedium~0.2–0.75%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~0.3–0.7%est.

Disodium edtaStabilizes the product formulationMedium~0.15–0.5%est.

Caprylyl glycolHelps preserve products and creates a nice product textureMedium~0.1–0.45%est.

Hydroxypropyl methylcelluloseUsed to create a thicker product consistency and stabilize the formulationMedium~0.05–0.2%est.

Comedogenic

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

3 flagged

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

Chondrus crispus extractRed algae extract that helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and create a nicer product consistency3/5~2.7–4%est.

Plankton extractCan help attract water to the upper layer of the skin3/5~2–2.9%est.

AlginUsed to thicken product formulation. Can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin3/5~0.45–1.1%est.

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Ingredients

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Water~40–60%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Plain old water

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Glycerin~3.9–5.8%

Key active

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Moisturizing

One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant

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Polyacrylate crosspolymer-6~3.6–5.4%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

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Chondrus crispus extract~2.7–4%

Key activeComedogenic 3/5

Irritation risk: Low
Comedogenicity: 3/5

Works for

Moisturizing

Red algae extract that helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and create a nicer product consistency

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Plankton extract~2–2.9%

Key activeComedogenic 3/5Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium
Comedogenicity: 3/5

Works for

Moisturizing

Can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin

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Tasmannia lanceolata fruit extract~1.6–2.4%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

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Syzygium luehmannii fruit extract~1.3–1.9%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

Works for

Anti-oxidation

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Kunzea pomifera fruit extract~1.2–1.8%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

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Panthenol~0.95–1.4%

Hero · Moisturizing

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

MoisturizingReduces rednessReduces irritation

Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can help improve skin barrier function

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Disodium adenosine triphosphate~0.6–1.35%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

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Algin~0.45–1.1%

Comedogenic 3/5

Irritation risk: Low
Comedogenicity: 3/5

Works for

Moisturizing

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

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Carica papaya fruit extract~0.4–0.9%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

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Hyaluronic acid~0.35–0.85%

Key active

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

MoisturizingAnti-inflammatoryAnti-aging

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

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Caffeine~0.2–0.75%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Works for

De-puffingAnti-oxidation

Might be helpful in neutralizing free radicals. Can have a dehydration effect that might somewhat decrease the look of puffy eyes

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Aloe barbadensis leaf extract~0.3–0.7%

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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Disodium edta~0.15–0.5%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Stabilizes the product formulation

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Phenoxyethanol~0.1–0.45%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products

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Caprylyl glycol~0.1–0.45%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Works for

Moisturizing

Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture

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Mannitol~0.05–0.25%

Key active

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Moisturizing

Helps to attract water to the upper layer of the skin

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Cellulose~0.1–0.35%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Mattifying

Can be used to help absorb oil as well as add volume and imporve texture of products.

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Hydroxypropyl methylcellulose~0.05–0.2%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Works for

Cleansing

Used to create a thicker product consistency and stabilize the formulation

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Ubiquinone~0.05–0.15%

Key active

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

MoisturizingAnti-oxidationAnti-aging

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

More about Ubiquinone

Ci 77492~0.01–0.05%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

A colorant. Usually well-tolerated

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Ingredient list view

Water, Glycerin, Polyacrylate crosspolymer-6, Chondrus crispus extract, Plankton extract, Tasmannia lanceolata fruit extract, Syzygium luehmannii fruit extract, Kunzea pomifera fruit extract, Panthenol, Disodium adenosine triphosphate, Algin, Carica papaya fruit extract, Hyaluronic acid, Caffeine, Aloe barbadensis leaf extract, Disodium edta, Phenoxyethanol, Caprylyl glycol, Mannitol, Cellulose, Hydroxypropyl methylcellulose, Ubiquinone, Ci 77492

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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.

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	Esmi Skin MineralsHydrating Eye SerumYOUR PRODUCT	Drunk ElephantShaba Complex Eye Serum	All BotanicalEye gel serum	FormotopiaBFFECT Revi Anti-Aging Eye Serum
Match	—	57%	56%	54%
Price	—	$45.50	$28.07	$27.36
Shared key ingredients	—	5 of 7	4 of 7	3 of 7
Key difference	—	Dipeptide-2	Ferulic Acid	Niacinamide
Irritancy	Medium	Medium	Medium	Medium
Drying alcohol	—	—	—	—
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Sources cited in this review

Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 5 studies and safety reviews.

1
Glycerol and the skin: holistic approach to its origin and functionsncbi.nlm.nih.gov
2
Skin moisturizing effects of panthenol-based formulationspdfs.semanticscholar.org
3
Safety Assessment of Panthenol, Pantothenic Acid, and Derivatives as Used in Cosmeticscir-safety.org
4
Efficacy of a New Topical Nano-hyaluronic Acid in Humansncbi.nlm.nih.gov
5
Physiochemical properties and application of hyaluronic acid: a systematic reviewonlinelibrary.wiley.com

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