Gatineau Defilift 3D Eye Contour Lift Emulsion
Works for
2 of 2 advertised claims delivered
MoisturizingHexapeptide-3, Helianthus annuus seed oil + 18 moreStrong evidence
“This cream will also reduce dark circles and puffiness with vitamin A, E and F complex extract, sodium hyaluronate and Allantoin.”
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:
cyclomethicone, glycerin.
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: helianthus annuus seed oil, squalane.
The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: hexapeptide-3
Anti-agingHexapeptide-3, Prunus amygdalus dulcis oil + 1 moreModerate evidence
“This cream contains Gatineau’s unique anti-aging molecule of pure marine collagen and Melatogenine.”
This product contains hexapeptide-3. This ingredient 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.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy14 flagged ingredientsMedium risk
Comedogenic2 ingredients rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale2 flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~45–55%
Cyclomethicone~5.7–6.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A type of silicone that leaves a nice silky finish on the skin and can help soften its upper layer
More about CyclomethiconeHydrogenated polyisobutene~4.3–5.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to improve the product consistency and soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Hydrogenated polyisobuteneHydroxypropyl cyclodextrin~3.2–3.9%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to stabilize product formulations and help soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Hydroxypropyl cyclodextrinButylene glycol~2.3–2.9%
- 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 glycolGlycerin~2–2.5%
- 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 GlycerinSqualane~1.7–2.1%
- 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 SqualaneSilica~1.7–2%
Sodium acrylates copolymer~1.2–1.4%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to create a thicker product consistency
More about Sodium acrylates copolymerPhenoxyethanol~0.5–1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolButyrospermum parkii butter~0.7–1.05%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
A great moisturising ingredient that softens the skin and reduces water loss from its upper layer. It also can be helpful in protecting skin from free radicals
More about Butyrospermum parkii butterTocopheryl acetate~0.5–0.8%
- 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 acetateCalcium aluminum borosilicate~0.5–0.75%
Caprylic/capric triglyceride~0.45–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A good mix of fatty acids that forms a protective layer on the skin. Improves the shelf life of products. Derived from coconut and glycerin
More about Caprylic/capric triglycerideGlyceryl linoleate~0.45–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oil and water mix together
More about Glyceryl linoleatePhospholipids~0.3–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Emollients that are naturaly present in skin. In addition, they help water and oil mix together in the product
More about PhospholipidsPolyglyceryl-10 stearate~0.3–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps water and oil mix together and softens the upper layer of the skin
More about Polyglyceryl-10 stearateHelianthus annuus seed oil~0.3–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A great emollient due to its high linoleic acid content. One of the most effective plant oils in helping skin hydration and repairing skin barrier function
More about Helianthus annuus seed oilAllantoin~0.25–0.45%
- 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 AllantoinSaccharomyces cerevisiae extract~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A moisturizing ingredient that works as a humectant to attract water to the upper layer of the skin.
More about Saccharomyces cerevisiae extractGlyceryl oleate~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- High
Helps oil and water mix together. Can be irritating
More about Glyceryl oleateMethylparaben~0.15–0.3%
Propylene glycol~0.15–0.3%
- 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 glycolPrunus amygdalus dulcis seed extract~0.15–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Almond extract (oil) - helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Prunus amygdalus dulcis seed extractHydrogenated vegetable oil~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 2/5
An oil from a mixture of different vegetables. Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Hydrogenated vegetable oilSucrose palmitate~0.2–0.4%
Benzoic acid~0.2–0.35%
Tetrasodium edta~0.15–0.3%
Butylparaben~0.2–0.35%
Dehydroacetic acid~0.2–0.35%
Hydrolyzed soy protein~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Might have some anti-aging, anti-oxidant, and skin lightening properties, but solid evidence is missing
More about Hydrolyzed soy proteinPrunus amygdalus dulcis oil~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that softens the skin
More about Prunus amygdalus dulcis oilPropylparaben~0.15–0.3%
Sodium methylparaben~0.2–0.35%
Glycine soja extract~0.15–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Glyceryl linolenate~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Glyceryl linolenateSorbic acid~0.2–0.35%
Sodium dehydroacetate~0.2–0.35%
Guar hydroxypropyltrimonium chloride~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps water and oil mix together and create a nice product texture
More about Guar hydroxypropyltrimonium chlorideSodium butylparaben~0.15–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Sodium ethylparaben~0.15–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Hexapeptide-3~0.15–0.3%
- 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 Hexapeptide-3Polysorbate 20~0.2–0.35%
Linum usitatissimum seed oil~0.15–0.25%
Linseed acid~0.25–0.4%
Sodium propylparaben~0.15–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Ingredient list view
Water, Cyclomethicone, Hydrogenated polyisobutene, Hydroxypropyl cyclodextrin, Butylene glycol, Glycerin, Squalane, Silica, Sodium acrylates copolymer, Phenoxyethanol, Butyrospermum parkii butter, Tocopheryl acetate, Calcium aluminum borosilicate, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Glyceryl linoleate, Phospholipids, Polyglyceryl-10 stearate, Helianthus annuus seed oil, Allantoin, Saccharomyces cerevisiae extract, Glyceryl oleate, Methylparaben, Propylene glycol, Prunus amygdalus dulcis seed extract, Hydrogenated vegetable oil, Sucrose palmitate, Benzoic acid, Tetrasodium edta, Butylparaben, Dehydroacetic acid, Hydrolyzed soy protein, Prunus amygdalus dulcis oil, Propylparaben, Sodium methylparaben, Glycine soja extract, Glyceryl linolenate, Sorbic acid, Sodium dehydroacetate, Guar hydroxypropyltrimonium chloride, Sodium butylparaben, Sodium ethylparaben, Unknown, Hexapeptide-3, Polysorbate 20, Linum usitatissimum seed oil, Linseed acid, Sodium propylparaben
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Product summary
Judging from the ingredient list, "Gatineau - Defilift 3D Eye Contour Lift Emulsion" works well for improving skin hydration This moisturizer uses a good combo of humectants and emollients. These both types of ingredients are essentials for improving the skin hydration and keeping the skin barrier healthy. Humectants in this product (cyclomethicone, glycerin, saccharomyces cerevisiae extract, hydrolyzed soy protein 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). Emollients in this formulation (cyclomethicone, helianthus annuus seed oil, squalane, glyceryl linolenate and hydrogenated vegetable oil) help to reduce the moisture loss from the skin. They also soften the skin surface and relieve the feeling of dryness and tightness.
Ingredient callouts
- This moisturizer also contains Peptides (hexapeptide-3 0.15% - 0.30%). 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 they are 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.
Irritation risk
This moisturizer contains some common irritants, including those without a benefit 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.
Sources cited in this review
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