Eye Care Balancing Skin Care Moisturizer Normal to Combination Skins
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MoisturizingUrea, Glycerin + 15 moreWorks well
“Eye Care Balancing Skin Care Moisturizer Normal to Combination Skins 40ml is a fluid cream concentrated in moisturising active ingredients as Urea, Jojoba oil and Honey extract that moisturises and visibly nourishes the skin and gives it suppleness, tone and plump appearance.”
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, mel.
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: simmondsia chinensis seed oil, isododecane.
The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: urea
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%
Glyceryl stearate~5.2–6.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that softens the skin and forms a protective layer on its surface. Helps water and oil mix together
More about Glyceryl stearateCetyl caprylate~4.2–5.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Glycerin~3–3.7%
- 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 GlycerinDiethylhexyl sebacate~2.4–2.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Butylene glycol~1.9–2.3%
- 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 glycolSimmondsia chinensis seed oil~1.7–2%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Softens the upper layer of skin and helps restore the healthy skin barrier. Has shown to help calm down inflammation in skin. It is a stable oil, meaning that it retains its properties even when exposed to air.
More about Simmondsia chinensis seed oilCetearyl ethylhexanoate~1.5–1.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that helps soften the skin
More about Cetearyl ethylhexanoatePeg-100 stearate~1.2–1.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps oil and water mix togehter and creates a nice product texture
More about Peg-100 stearateIsododecane~0.95–1.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that helps soften the skin and can decrease moisture loss. Helps create a nice product texture
More about IsododecaneSorbitan stearate~0.65–1%
Methyl methacrylate crosspolymer~0.6–0.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps thicken the product consistency
More about Methyl methacrylate crosspolymerGlyceryl caprylate~0.55–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that can also help water and oil mix together, as well as prevent bacteria growth in products
More about Glyceryl caprylateDimethicone/bis-isobutyl ppg-20 crosspolymer~0.5–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps to create a nice product texture
More about Dimethicone/bis-isobutyl ppg-20 crosspolymerGlyceryl undecylenate~0.45–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oil and water mix together and helps preserve the product formulation
More about Glyceryl undecylenateAllantoin~0.35–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps calm down inflammation in skin and can help reduce itching. Helps to repair the skin barrier and keep skin hydrated
More about AllantoinCarbomer~0.35–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps create a thicker or gel-like product texture. It is not a surfactant but can be used in gentle cleansing formulations
More about CarbomerCetearyl alcohol~0.4–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 2/5
A non-drying alcohol. Works as an emollient. Helps water and oil mix together and creates a nice product texture
More about Cetearyl alcoholCetyl palmitate~0.3–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that helps soften the skin and is used to improve product texture and stability
More about Cetyl palmitateCocoglycerides~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- High
Help soften the upper layer of the skin and make it easier for oil and water mix together. Recently, a rising number of allergic reactions to cocoglycerides and other coconut-derived surfactants has been reported. As there is a significant overlap between frequent irritants and allergens, we flag this ingredient for attention of those with very sensitive, reactive skin
More about CocoglyceridesParfum~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumUrea~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Naturally present in skin (urea makes up about 7% of natural moisturizing factors in skin). Attracts water to the upper layer of the skin. Also has a positive effect on the skin barrier beyond the humectant action. Can enhance penetration of other ingredients. Is an exfoliating ingredient when used in high concentrations
More about UreaTocopheryl acetate~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A more stable but less bio-available form of vitamin E compared to Tocopherol. Might help moisturize and protect the skin from free radicals, but mostly used in low concentrations to stabilize other ingredients.
More about Tocopheryl acetateMel extract~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Coco-glucoside~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- High
Used as a cleansing agent (surfactant) in cleansers. Helps water and oil mix together in lotions. Can be irritating
More about Coco-glucosideEnantia chlorantha bark extract~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- High
A bark extract that might help clam down inflammation and neutralize free radicals , but evidence of effectiveness in skin is lacking
More about Enantia chlorantha bark extractMel~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin and attract water to it
More about MelRoyal jelly~0.15–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- High
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Royal jellySodium hydroxide~0.15–0.25%
Propolis extract~0.15–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- High
A complex substance produced by honey bees. Can have anti-bacterial and some anti-oxidant effect. Is an allergen and can be irritating
More about Propolis extractPrunus persica leaf extract~0.1–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- High
Might be helpful in supporting collagen and ellastin production but solid research is lacking. Could be irritating
More about Prunus persica leaf extractOleanolic acid~0.05–0.15%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Might be helpful against blemishes, work as an anti-oxidant, reduce inflammation and improve skin's ability to hold on to moisture, but more research is needed to confirm its effectiveness when applied topically to human skin
More about Oleanolic acidIngredient list view
Water, Glyceryl stearate, Cetyl caprylate, Glycerin, Diethylhexyl sebacate, Butylene glycol, Simmondsia chinensis seed oil, Cetearyl ethylhexanoate, Peg-100 stearate, Isododecane, Sorbitan stearate, Methyl methacrylate crosspolymer, Glyceryl caprylate, Dimethicone/bis-isobutyl ppg-20 crosspolymer, Glyceryl undecylenate, Allantoin, Carbomer, Cetearyl alcohol, Cetyl palmitate, Cocoglycerides, Parfum, Urea, Tocopheryl acetate, Mel extract, Coco-glucoside, Enantia chlorantha bark extract, Mel, Royal jelly, Sodium hydroxide, Propolis extract, Prunus persica leaf extract, Oleanolic acid
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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.
| Eye CareBalancing Skin Care Moisturizer Normal to Combination SkinsYOUR PRODUCT | SimpleX Kindness Hydrating Light Facial Moisturiser | TricociLightweight Moisturizer | Elfa Pharm Atopi MedSoothing Milk | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 59% | 59% | 58% |
| Price | — | $2.67 | $35.00 | — |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 2 of 5 | 2 of 5 | 2 of 5 |
| Key difference | — | Niacinamide | Anhydroxylitol | Mineral Oil |
| Irritancy | Medium | Low | Low | Low |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
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Product summary
Judging from the ingredient list, "Eye Care - Balancing Skin Care Moisturizer Normal to Combination Skins" works well for improving skin hydration To work well, any moisturizer needs to include a combination of water-binding and emollient ingredients. Eye Care - Balancing Skin Care Moisturizer Normal to Combination Skins ticks this box. Humectants in this product (urea, glycerin, mel, royal jelly and butylene glycol) help to increase the water content in the upper layer of the skin. (These ingredients do so by "capturing" water molecules from the outside air or from within the deeper layers of the skin). Simmondsia chinensis seed oil, cetearyl alcohol, cetyl palmitate, mel and isododecane in this product help decrease the water evoporation from the skin, so that it stays hydrated for longer. These ingredients also soften the skin and take away the feeling of tightness and dryness.
This product contains ingredients that could be beneficial, but their concentrations are too low in this formulation: allantoinIrritation risk
There are some common irritants in this product, including ingredients that do not have benefits for the skin. We assess the overall irritancy of this moisturizer to be medium. For a detailed overview of all potential irritants: click here
You can see the detailed formula review with the breakdown of all actives in the product and the full ingredient list with estimated concentrations in the tables below.
Price
The product retails for 12.10£ in the United Kingdom.
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 9 studies and safety reviews.
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- 3Topical urea in skincare: A reviewpubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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- 5Allergen of the Year—Alkyl Glucosidepracticeupdate.com
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