AGE REVERSE+ Total 360 Eye Contour

Name: Exuviance - AGE REVERSE+ Total 360 Eye Contour
Brand: Exuviance

Efficacy 87/100·Low irritancy

Efficacy measures how well the formula delivers the claims the brand advertises · 3 of 4 advertised claims delivered

"Exuviance - AGE REVERSE+ Total 360 Eye Contour" is effective for: Anti-aging, Moisturizing and Evens skin toneIngredient calloutsWe like that this moisturizer contains peptides (dipeptide-2 0.10% - 0.45% and palmitoyl tetrapeptide-7 0.4…

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"Exuviance - AGE REVERSE+ Total 360 Eye Contour" is effective for: Anti-aging, Moisturizing and Evens skin tone

Ingredient callouts

We like that this moisturizer contains peptides (dipeptide-2 0.10% - 0.45% and palmitoyl tetrapeptide-7 0.45% - 1.05%). There are many different kind of Peptides and they are naturally present in our skin. They all are a combination of aminoacids. Some of them work as natural antibiotics, promote wound-healing and production of collagen. The science is still not settled on how effective Peptides are in skincare, but it is very likely that they have a benefit. Peptides might help restore the skin barrier and fight the signs of aging. At the very least, Peptides work as humectants: they attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improve its hydration.

Product claims breakdown

Anti-aging

ACETYL GLUCOSAMINE at ~6.4–9.5% + 3 more curated actives

Strong evidence

This product can help reduce and prevent fine lines and wrinkles, improve skin elasticity and firmness because it contains acetyl glucosamine.

These ingredients in the product can also be helpful, even though there is less evidence for their effectiveness: dipeptide-2, palmitoyl tetrapeptide-7.

Keep in mind that it typically takes at least 6 weeks to notice any results because the changes that are needed to improve fine lines and elasticity happen in the deeper layers of the skin. No topical anti-aging product can “erase” wrinkles or fully reverse signs of aging.

DIPEPTIDE-2Role: HeroA type of peptide. Peptides are excellent moisturizers and might be able support collagen production reducing fine lines and wrinkles~0.1–0.45%

PALMITOYL TETRAPEPTIDE-7Role: Key activeA type of peptide. Peptides are excellent moisturizers and might be able support collagen production reducing fine lines and wrinkles~0.45–1.05%

ACETYL GLUCOSAMINERole: Key activeAn effective moisturizing ingredient that also has been shown to be effective in evening out the skin tone and reducing hyperpigmentation. It can help somewhat reduce wrinkles in skin~6.4–9.5%

CAMELLIA SINENSIS LEAF EXTRACTRole: Key activeCan 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~0.15–0.6%

Moisturizing

7 ingredients contribute at the levels below

Strong evidence

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, saccharomyces cerevisiae extract.

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: palmitoyl tetrapeptide-7, isopropyl palmitate.

The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: acetyl glucosamine, dipeptide-2, palmitoyl tetrapeptide-7

DIPEPTIDE-2Role: HeroA type of peptide. Peptides are excellent moisturizers and might be able support collagen production reducing fine lines and wrinkles~0.1–0.45%

PALMITOYL TETRAPEPTIDE-7Role: Key activeA type of peptide. Peptides are excellent moisturizers and might be able support collagen production reducing fine lines and wrinkles~0.45–1.05%

SODIUM HYALURONATERole: Key activeOne of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin~0.35–0.8%

GLYCERINRole: Key activeOne of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant~3.4–5.2%

SACCHAROMYCES CEREVISIAE EXTRACTRole: Key activeA moisturizing ingredient that works as a humectant to attract water to the upper layer of the skin.~0.3–0.75%

Evens skin tone

ACETYL GLUCOSAMINE at ~6.4–9.5% + 1 more curated active

Strong evidence

This product can help reduce hypepigmentation and even out the skin tone because it contains the following effective ingredients: acetyl glucosamine

Keep in mind that you would need to apply any topical skincare targetted at hypigmentation consistently for a couple of months to get a result. No topical skincare product can help get rid of hyperpigmentation (including post-acne marks and age spots) instantly.

GlycerinRole: Key activeOne of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant~3.4–5.2%

Palmitoyl tetrapeptide-7Role: Key activeA type of peptide. Peptides are excellent moisturizers and might be able support collagen production reducing fine lines and wrinkles~0.45–1.05%

Sodium hyaluronateRole: Key activeOne of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin~0.35–0.8%

Saccharomyces cerevisiae extractRole: Key activeA moisturizing ingredient that works as a humectant to attract water to the upper layer of the skin.~0.3–0.75%

Dipeptide-2Role: Key activeA type of peptide. Peptides are excellent moisturizers and might be able support collagen production reducing fine lines and wrinkles~0.1–0.45%

Exfoliation

ACETYL GLUCOSAMINE at ~6.4–9.5%

Partial evidence

This product might help exfoliate the skin with acetyl glucosamine, but This ingredient is not the most effective.

GlycerinRole: Key activeOne of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant~3.4–5.2%

Palmitoyl tetrapeptide-7Role: Key activeA type of peptide. Peptides are excellent moisturizers and might be able support collagen production reducing fine lines and wrinkles~0.45–1.05%

Sodium hyaluronateRole: Key activeOne of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin~0.35–0.8%

Saccharomyces cerevisiae extractRole: Key activeA moisturizing ingredient that works as a humectant to attract water to the upper layer of the skin.~0.3–0.75%

Camellia sinensis leaf extractRole: Key activeCan 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~0.15–0.6%

Dipeptide-2Role: Key activeA type of peptide. Peptides are excellent moisturizers and might be able support collagen production reducing fine lines and wrinkles~0.1–0.45%

Irritancy

8 flagged ingredients — patch-test recommended

High risk

We flagged 8 ingredients with irritancy potential. Severity depends on your sensitivity threshold; the table lists the worst offenders first.

IngredientFunctionIrritationEst. amount

Hesperidin methyl chalconeMight help neutralize free radicals in skin. Is claimed to be able to improve the appearance of undereye darkness but evidence is missing. Can be an allergen and cause irritationHigh~0.15–0.7%est.

Isopropyl palmitateHelps soften the upper layer of the skin and create a thicker product consistencyLow~1.2–1.8%est.

Glyceryl dilaurateHelps oil and water mix togetherLow~0.8–1.2%est.

Saccharomyces cerevisiae extractA moisturizing ingredient that works as a humectant to attract water to the upper layer of the skin.Low~0.3–0.75%est.

Cucumis sativus fruit extractMight be somewhat helpful in reducing hyperpigmentation and neutralizing free radicals but its typical concentration in a product is too low for having an effectLow~0.1–0.5%est.

Steareth-20Helps oil and water mix togetherLow~0.1–0.4%est.

Steareth-10Helps oil and water mix togetherLow~0.05–0.15%est.

ChlorphenesinA preservativeLow~0.01–0.1%est.

Comedogenic

Isopropyl palmitate ~1.2–1.8% — rinse-off or low %

Some risk

These ingredients have a comedogenic rating ≥ 2. In leave-on products at higher concentrations they can clog pores for acne-prone skin types.

IngredientFunctionRatingEst. amount

Isopropyl palmitateHelps soften the upper layer of the skin and create a thicker product consistencyHigh~1.2–1.8%est.

Steareth-10Helps oil and water mix togetherHigh~0.05–0.15%est.

~ marks concentrations estimated from label position and typical use levels