Works for
MoisturizingAcetyl hexapeptide-8, Acetyl octapeptide-3 + 15 moreWorks well
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/copper ferment.
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: squalane, carthamus tinctorius seed oil.
The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: acetyl hexapeptide-8, acetyl octapeptide-3
Anti-agingAcetyl hexapeptide-8, Acetyl octapeptide-3 + 1 moreMay help
“A multi-faceted eye complex that visibly diminishes dark circles, fine lines, and puffiness around the delicate eye area.”
This product contains acetyl hexapeptide-8, acetyl octapeptide-3. These ingredients might be able to help reduce and prevent fine lines and wrinkles, improve skin elasticity and firmness, but there is not enough evidence that it actually works.
Evens skin toneNo ingredient credited for this claimNot delivered
Effective ingredients missing or their concentration is too low
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy3 strong irritants: Parfum, Linalool + 1 more — patch-test recommendedHigh 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%
Carthamus tinctorius seed oil~6–7.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that helps soften the skin and might help calm down inflammation
More about Carthamus tinctorius seed oilPolyacrylate-13~4.4–5.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a thicker product consistency and stabilize the product formulation
More about Polyacrylate-13Glycerin~3.1–3.8%
- 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 GlycerinPropylene glycol~2.3–2.8%
- Irritation risk
- High
Helps oil and water mix together and can enhance the penetration of other ingredients into the skin. It can be irritating
More about Propylene glycolPolyisobutene~2–2.4%
Polysorbate 20~1.6–2%
Sorbitan isostearate~1.4–1.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps oil and water mix together
More about Sorbitan isostearateCaffeine~1.1–1.4%
- 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 CaffeineTocopherol~0.95–1.15%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Pure form of vitamin E. Can help moisturise and protect the skin from free radicals. Often used to help stabilise other ingredients or the formula itself
More about TocopherolSodium hyaluronate~0.65–1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin
More about Sodium hyaluronateSqualane~0.6–0.95%
- 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 SqualaneEthylhexyl palmitate~0.55–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
An emollient that helps soften the skin and create a nice product texture
More about Ethylhexyl palmitateHeterotheca inuloides flower extract~0.45–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Butylene glycol~0.45–0.65%
- 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 glycolMalus domestica fruit cell culture extract~0.4–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Acetyl hexapeptide-8~0.35–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A type of peptide. Peptides are excellent moisturizers and might be able support collagen production reducing fine lines and wrinkles
More about Acetyl hexapeptide-8Silica dimethicone silylate~0.35–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Cucumis sativus fruit extract~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Might be somewhat helpful in reducing hyperpigmentation and neutralizing free radicals but its typical concentration in a product is too low for having an effect
More about Cucumis sativus fruit extractXanthan gum~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a thicker product consistency
More about Xanthan gumMaltodextrin~0.3–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to stabilize the product formulation and can help absorb oil
More about MaltodextrinSaccharomyces/copper ferment~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Yeast extract that contains copper. Can help to attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can help in skin wound healing
More about Saccharomyces/copper fermentSaccharomyces/silicon ferment~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Yeast extract that contains silicon. Can help to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Evidence of effectiveness for other benefits is missing
More about Saccharomyces/silicon fermentLecithin~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used mostly for creating emulsions - helping oil and water mix together. Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about LecithinHexylene glycol~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps create a more spreadable product texture
More about Hexylene glycolChenopodium quinoa seed extract~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Chenopodium quinoa seed extractDaucus carota sativa root extract~0.25–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Carrot extract. Might have anti-oxidant properties and be used to add orange color
More about Daucus carota sativa root extractGlycine max seed extract~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Oryza sativa extract~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A grain extract that helps to create a thicker product consistency. It might have some anti-oxidant properties and help attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Oryza sativa extractPanax ginseng root extract~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that might have some anti-inflammatory properties, but solid evidence is lacking. It can be irritating
More about Panax ginseng root extractAcetyl octapeptide-3~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A type of peptide. Peptides are excellent moisturizers and might be able support collagen production reducing fine lines and wrinkles
More about Acetyl octapeptide-3Phenoxyethanol~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolEthylhexylglycerin~0.2–0.35%
Potassium sorbate~0.15–0.25%
Caprylyl glycol~0.15–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture
More about Caprylyl glycolChlorophyllin-copper complex~0.1–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Parfum~0.1–0.15%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumLinalool~0.05–0.1%
Benzyl salicylate~0.05–0.1%
Ingredient list view
Water, Carthamus tinctorius seed oil, Polyacrylate-13, Glycerin, Propylene glycol, Polyisobutene, Polysorbate 20, Sorbitan isostearate, Caffeine, Tocopherol, Sodium hyaluronate, Squalane, Unknown, Ethylhexyl palmitate, Heterotheca inuloides flower extract, Butylene glycol, Malus domestica fruit cell culture extract, Acetyl hexapeptide-8, Silica dimethicone silylate, Cucumis sativus fruit extract, Xanthan gum, Maltodextrin, Saccharomyces/copper ferment, Saccharomyces/silicon ferment, Lecithin, Hexylene glycol, Chenopodium quinoa seed extract, Daucus carota sativa root extract, Glycine max seed extract, Oryza sativa extract, Panax ginseng root extract, Acetyl octapeptide-3, Phenoxyethanol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Potassium sorbate, Caprylyl glycol, Chlorophyllin-copper complex, Parfum, Linalool, Benzyl salicylate
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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.
| Formula ZZ-Stem lifting eye complexYOUR PRODUCT | StriVectinHyperlift Eye Instant Eye Fix | Sanitas SkincarePeptiDerm Eye Treatment | innisfreeGreen Tea PDRN Bounce Booster Eye & Lip Serum | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 53% | 53% | 52% |
| Price | — | $33.84 | $77.00 | $24.76 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 4 of 11 | 5 of 11 | 5 of 11 |
| Key difference | — | Pentapeptide-18 | Dipeptide-2 | Niacinamide |
| Irritancy | High | Medium | Medium | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
| View product | Shop | Shop | Shop |
More alternatives: Olay Super eye serumSulwhasoo First Care Activating Eye Serum
Product summary
"Formula Z - Z-Stem lifting eye complex" is effective for: Moisturizing
This product could be helpful for: Anti-aging, but its actives are not the most effective or are not well-studied.
Ingredient callouts
- Peptides (acetyl octapeptide-3 0.20% - 0.40% and acetyl hexapeptide-8 0.35% - 0.65%). Peptides are a very big group of ingredients. They all consist of a different combination of aminoacids. Our skin produces Peptides naturally. Some of them work as natural antibiotics, promote wound-healing and production of collagen. The scientists are still studying how effective the topical application of Peptides is, but it is very likely that theynare helpful. Peptides might be able to support skin barrier restoration and even have an anti-aging benefit. At the very least, they certainly help attract water to the skin and support the hydration in this way.
- Humectants (acetyl octapeptide-3 0.20% - 0.40%, saccharomyces/silicon ferment 0.25% - 0.45%, saccharomyces/copper ferment 0.25% - 0.45%, acetyl hexapeptide-8 0.35% - 0.65%, sodium hyaluronate 0.65% - 1.00% and glycerin 3.10% - 3.80%). These ingredients help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improve the skin hydration.
Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 13 studies and safety reviews.
- 1
- 2Surfactants and experimental irritant contact dermatitisncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- 3Propylene Glycolpubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- 4Skin-sensitizing and irritant properties of propylene glycolonlinelibrary.wiley.com
- 5
- 6Vitamin E in dermatologyncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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