florence by mills Surfing Under the Eyes Hydrating Treatment Gel Pads

florence by mills Surfing Under the Eyes Hydrating Treatment Gel Pads

Efficacy75/100IrritancyMedium

Works for

Moisturizing
Glycerin, Hydrolyzed hyaluronic acid + 14 more
Works
What the product description says
“Surfing Under the Eyes Hydrating Treatment Gel Pads”
From product name

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: allantoin, arginine.

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: arginine, ricinus communis seed oil.

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~4–6%
Hydrolyzed hyaluronic acidKey active· HumectantEffect: HighOne of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin. A version of it is naturally present in skin~1.6–2.5%
AllantoinKey active· HumectantEffect: HighHelps calm down inflammation in skin and can help reduce itching. Helps to repair the skin barrier and keep skin hydrated~1.3–1.9%
ArginineKey active· Humectant, OcclusiveEffect: HighAn amino acid that is naturally present in skin and helps keep it hydrated. When used together with AHAs, it can reduce their irritating effect on the skin~0.15–0.55%
TrehaloseKey active· HumectantEffect: HighA sugar that attracts water to the upper layer of the skin~0.1–0.35%
BetaineKey active· HumectantEffect: HighHelps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improves the product texture~0.1–0.35%
PolymethylsilsesquioxaneKey activeEffect: HighA silicone that improves product texture and helps dissolve other ingredients. Can form a non-greasy film on the skin to prevent moisture loss~0.1–0.45%
Ricinus communis seed oilKey active· Emollient, OcclusiveEffect: HighA plant oil that can help soften the skin. It might be helpful in calming down inflammation, but solid research is lacking. Is often used in lip products to create the needed product consistency~0.1–0.4%
Polyglyceryl-10 oleateKey activeEffect: MediumHelps soften the upper layer of the skin~0.1–0.35%
SucroseKey active· HumectantEffect: HighCan help attract water to the upper layer of the skin. In crystal form, it can work as a gentle exfoliant, gentler than the salt scrub. Helps stabilize the emulsion~0.05–0.3%
Butylene glycol· HumectantEffect: LowUsed 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~2.6–3.8%
Selaginella lepidophylla extract· Humectant, EmollientEffect: LowA plant extract that might be able to attract water to the upper layer of the skin, soften it and have some antioxidant effect, but evidence of effectiveness in skin is lacking~0.35–0.8%
Pentylene glycol· EmollientEffect: LowUsed to preserve products, dissolve other ingredients and create a nice product texture~0.15–0.55%
Dextrin· HumectantEffect: LowA sugar that is used to stabilize the product formulation. Can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin~0.15–0.6%
Caprylyl glycol· Humectant, EmollientEffect: LowHelps preserve products and creates a nice product texture~0.1–0.4%
Dipotassium glycyrrhizateUnder-dosedA salt derived from licorice. Works as an emollient to soften the upper layer of the skin and can help calm down inflammation. Might be helpful for skin lightening~0.1–0.35%

Can it cause trouble?

Irritancy
1 strong irritant: Illicium verum fruit extract
Medium risk
We flagged 16 ingredients with irritancy potential. Severity depends on your sensitivity threshold; the table lists the worst offenders first.
IngredientFunctionIrritationEst. amount
Acanthopanax senticosus root extractA plant extract that might have antioxidant propertiesHigh~1.9–2.8%est.
Illicium verum fruit extractAnise fruit extract. Used as a fragrance. Can be irritatingHigh~0.15–0.55%est.
Ethyl hexanediolUsed to dissolve other ingredients. Might be irritatingHigh~0.15–0.55%est.
CarrageenanHelps thicken the product formula and create a nice product formulationMedium~3.5–5.3%est.
Selaginella lepidophylla extractA plant extract that might be able to attract water to the upper layer of the skin, soften it and have some antioxidant effect, but evidence of effectiveness in skin is lackingMedium~0.35–0.8%est.
Ceratonia siliqua gumUsed to stabilize product formulations and create thicker consistencyMedium~0.15–0.65%est.
Hexylene glycolHelps create a more spreadable product textureMedium~0.1–0.5%est.
Calcium chlorideHelps create a thicker product consistency. Might be irritatingMedium~0.1–0.45%est.
Pentylene glycolUsed to preserve products, dissolve other ingredients and create a nice product textureMedium~0.15–0.55%est.
Polyglyceryl-10 laurateHelps water and oil mix togetherMedium~0.1–0.4%est.
ChlorphenesinA preservativeMedium~0.16–0.32%est.
HydroxyacetophenoneUsed to increase effectiveness of preservativesMedium~0.1–0.35%est.
1,2-hexanediolA preservativeMedium~0.1–0.35%est.
EthylhexylglycerinA preservativeMedium~0.1–0.35%est.
Caprylyl glycolHelps preserve products and creates a nice product textureMedium~0.1–0.4%est.
Ricinus communis seed oilA plant oil that can help soften the skin. It might be helpful in calming down inflammation, but solid research is lacking. Is often used in lip products to create the needed product consistencyMedium~0.1–0.4%est.
Comedogenic
1 ingredient rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale
1 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
CarrageenanHelps thicken the product formula and create a nice product formulation3/5~3.5–5.3%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~4–6%
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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Carrageenan~3.5–5.3%
Comedogenic 3/5Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Comedogenicity
3/5

Helps thicken the product formula and create a nice product formulation

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Butylene glycol~2.6–3.8%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

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

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Acanthopanax senticosus root extract~1.9–2.8%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
Anti-oxidation

A plant extract that might have antioxidant properties

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Hydrolyzed hyaluronic acid~1.6–2.5%
Key active
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin. A version of it is naturally present in skin

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Allantoin~1.3–1.9%
Key active
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
MoisturizingAnti-inflammatoryReduces irritationReduces rednessAnti-blemishExfoliation

Helps calm down inflammation in skin and can help reduce itching. Helps to repair the skin barrier and keep skin hydrated

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Inonotus obliquus extract~1.2–1.9%
Formula
Rhaponticum uniflorum root extract~1–1.6%
Formula
Rhodiola rosea extract~0.8–1.2%
Formula
Pinus sylvestris leaf extract~0.4–0.95%
Formula
Selaginella lepidophylla extract~0.35–0.8%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Anti-oxidationMoisturizing

A plant extract that might be able to attract water to the upper layer of the skin, soften it and have some antioxidant effect, but evidence of effectiveness in skin is lacking

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Illicium verum fruit extract~0.15–0.55%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

Anise fruit extract. Used as a fragrance. Can be irritating

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Arginine~0.15–0.55%
Key active
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

An amino acid that is naturally present in skin and helps keep it hydrated. When used together with AHAs, it can reduce their irritating effect on the skin

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Dextrin~0.15–0.6%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

A sugar that is used to stabilize the product formulation. Can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin

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Ceratonia siliqua gum~0.15–0.65%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

Used to stabilize product formulations and create thicker consistency

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Cyamopsis tetragonoloba gum~0.15–0.6%
Formula
Cyclodextrin~0.15–0.55%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

A type of sugar that is used to support delivery of active ingredients and can enhance their penetration into the skin without disrupting the skin's barrier

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Ethyl hexanediol~0.15–0.55%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

Used to dissolve other ingredients. Might be irritating

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Hexylene glycol~0.1–0.5%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Cleansing

Helps create a more spreadable product texture

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Calcium chloride~0.1–0.45%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

Helps create a thicker product consistency. Might be irritating

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Pentylene glycol~0.15–0.55%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Moisturizing

Used to preserve products, dissolve other ingredients and create a nice product texture

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Propanediol~0.1–0.4%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Acts as a solvent for other ingredients. Speeds up the absorption of other ingredients into the skin

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Polyglyceryl-10 laurate~0.1–0.4%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Cleansing

Helps water and oil mix together

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Cellulose gum~0.1–0.4%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Used to create thicker product consistency and stabilize emulsions

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Potassium chloride~0.1–0.4%
Formula
Sucrose~0.05–0.3%
Key active
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

Can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin. In crystal form, it can work as a gentle exfoliant, gentler than the salt scrub. Helps stabilize the emulsion

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Chlorphenesin~0.16–0.32%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

A preservative

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Hydroxyacetophenone~0.1–0.35%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

Used to increase effectiveness of preservatives

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Betaine~0.1–0.35%
Key active
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improves the product texture

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1,2-hexanediol~0.1–0.35%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

A preservative

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Calcium lactate~0.1–0.35%
Formula
Dipotassium glycyrrhizate~0.1–0.35%
Under-dosed
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
MoisturizingAnti-inflammatoryEvens skin tone

A salt derived from licorice. Works as an emollient to soften the upper layer of the skin and can help calm down inflammation. Might be helpful for skin lightening

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Trehalose~0.1–0.35%
Key active
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

A sugar that attracts water to the upper layer of the skin

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Ethylhexylglycerin~0.1–0.35%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

A preservative

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Caprylyl glycol~0.1–0.4%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Moisturizing

Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture

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Ricinus communis seed oil~0.1–0.4%
Key activeIrritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
MoisturizingAnti-inflammatory

A plant oil that can help soften the skin. It might be helpful in calming down inflammation, but solid research is lacking. Is often used in lip products to create the needed product consistency

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Sodium phytate~0.1–0.35%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Used to stabilize product formulations

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Phenoxyethanol~0.1–0.4%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products

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Sodium benzoate~0.1–0.35%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

A preservative

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Polymethylsilsesquioxane~0.1–0.45%
Key active
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

A silicone that improves product texture and helps dissolve other ingredients. Can form a non-greasy film on the skin to prevent moisture loss

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Silica~0.15–0.6%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Used to absorb oil and can temporarily mattify skin

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Polyglyceryl-10 oleate~0.1–0.35%
Key active
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

Helps soften the upper layer of the skin

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Ultramarines~0.1–0.35%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
More about Ultramarines
Ci 77007~0.05–0.3%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

A blue pigment

More about Ci 77007
Titanium dioxide~0.05–0.2%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Sun protection

Works as a UV filter when used in high concentrations. It is photostable and is effective mostly against the UVB light, with some protection in the UVA range. In small concentrations, used for its ability to improve the color of cosmetic products. Is usually well tolerated by the skin

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Ci 77891~0.05–0.2%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
More about Ci 77891
Ingredient list view

Water, Glycerin, Carrageenan, Butylene glycol, Acanthopanax senticosus root extract, Hydrolyzed hyaluronic acid, Allantoin, Inonotus obliquus extract, Rhaponticum uniflorum root extract, Rhodiola rosea extract, Pinus sylvestris leaf extract, Selaginella lepidophylla extract, Illicium verum fruit extract, Arginine, Dextrin, Ceratonia siliqua gum, Cyamopsis tetragonoloba gum, Cyclodextrin, Ethyl hexanediol, Hexylene glycol, Calcium chloride, Pentylene glycol, Propanediol, Polyglyceryl-10 laurate, Cellulose gum, Potassium chloride, Sucrose, Chlorphenesin, Hydroxyacetophenone, Betaine, 1,2-hexanediol, Calcium lactate, Dipotassium glycyrrhizate, Trehalose, Ethylhexylglycerin, Caprylyl glycol, Ricinus communis seed oil, Sodium phytate, Phenoxyethanol, Sodium benzoate, Polymethylsilsesquioxane, Silica, Polyglyceryl-10 oleate, Ultramarines, Ci 77007, Titanium dioxide, Ci 77891

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Product summary

"florence by mills - Surfing Under the Eyes Hydrating Treatment Gel Pads" could be helpful for: Moisturizing, but its actives are not the most effective or are not well-studied.

Ingredient callouts

  • In addition, this product contains Allantoin (1.30% - 1.90%). Allantoin is helpful in wound-healing and can help restore the skin barrier faster. It might also be able to improve scars, but the evidence is not very strong for this.
  • Humectants (trehalose 0.10% - 0.35%, betaine 0.10% - 0.35%, sucrose 0.05% - 0.30%, arginine 0.15% - 0.55%, allantoin 1.30% - 1.90%, hydrolyzed hyaluronic acid 1.60% - 2.50% and glycerin 4.00% - 6.00%). These ingredients help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improve the skin hydration.

About the brand

According to Cruelty-Free Kitty "florence by mills" is cruelty free and so is its parent company.

Price

The product retails for 23.00$ in the United States.

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