Works for
2 of 2 advertised claims delivered
MoisturizingAcetyl tetrapeptide-11, Acetyl tetrapeptide-9 + 11 moreStrong evidence
“The 3D Toned Eye Cream nourishes and moisturises the eye area, helping to minimise the appearance of dark circles and puffiness.”
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, sodium acetylated hyaluronate.
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: butyrospermum parkii butter, caprylic/capric triglyceride.
The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: acetyl tetrapeptide-11, acetyl tetrapeptide-9
Anti-agingAcetyl tetrapeptide-11, Acetyl tetrapeptide-9 + 2 moreModerate evidence
“With a BioPeptide Complex and encapsulated hyaluronic acid, the eye treatment helps to plump the appearance of fine lines, while shea butter and vitamin E conditions and visibly smooths.”
This product contains acetyl tetrapeptide-11, acetyl tetrapeptide-9. 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.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy8 flagged ingredientsLow risk
Comedogenic3 ingredients rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale3 flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~45–55%
Ethylhexyl palmitate~6.5–7.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
An emollient that helps soften the skin and create a nice product texture
More about Ethylhexyl palmitateGlycerin~4.1–5%
- 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 GlycerinButyrospermum parkii butter~3.3–4%
- 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 butterCaprylic/capric triglyceride~2.5–3.1%
- 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 triglycerideNeopentyl glycol diheptanoate~2–2.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and create a nice product consistency
More about Neopentyl glycol diheptanoatePotassium cetyl phosphate~1.7–2.1%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oil and water mix together
More about Potassium cetyl phosphateCaprylic/capric/myristic/stearic triglyceride~1.5–1.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Caprylic/capric/myristic/stearic triglycerideCetyl alcohol~1.3–1.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A non-drying alcohol that works to soften the skin and stabilize product formulations helping oil and water mix together
More about Cetyl alcoholGlyceryl stearate~1–1.3%
- 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 stearateStearyl heptanoate~0.75–1.1%
Methyl methacrylate crosspolymer~0.65–0.95%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps thicken the product consistency
More about Methyl methacrylate crosspolymerAcetyl tetrapeptide-9~0.5–0.75%
- 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 tetrapeptide-9Acetyl tetrapeptide-11~0.45–0.7%
- 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 tetrapeptide-11Acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer~0.45–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Maintains the texture of skincare products. Allows the product to spread evenly. Helps oil and water mix together
More about Acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymerCarbomer~0.45–0.65%
- 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 CarbomerDimethyl isosorbide~0.4–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to dissolve other ingredients in a product and can enhance their ability to penetrate the skin
More about Dimethyl isosorbideDisodium edta~0.3–0.6%
Ethylhexylglycerin~0.3–0.55%
Polysorbate 20~0.25–0.5%
Sodium acetylated hyaluronate~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A type of hyaluronic acid that works as an excellent moisturizer by attracting water into the upper layer of the skin. Is typically feels less sticky on the skin compared to the usual hyaluronic acid
More about Sodium acetylated hyaluronateSodium hydroxide~0.2–0.4%
Stearyl caprylate~0.25–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Tocopherol~0.2–0.35%
- 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 TocopherolTocopheryl acetate~0.2–0.35%
- 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 acetateXanthan gum~0.15–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a thicker product consistency
More about Xanthan gumPhenoxyethanol~0.15–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolCi 42090~0.1–0.15%
Ci 17200~0.1–0.15%
Ingredient list view
Water, Ethylhexyl palmitate, Glycerin, Butyrospermum parkii butter, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Neopentyl glycol diheptanoate, Potassium cetyl phosphate, Caprylic/capric/myristic/stearic triglyceride, Cetyl alcohol, Glyceryl stearate, Stearyl heptanoate, Methyl methacrylate crosspolymer, Acetyl tetrapeptide-9, Acetyl tetrapeptide-11, Acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer, Carbomer, Dimethyl isosorbide, Disodium edta, Ethylhexylglycerin, Polysorbate 20, Sodium acetylated hyaluronate, Sodium hydroxide, Stearyl caprylate, Tocopherol, Tocopheryl acetate, Xanthan gum, Phenoxyethanol, Ci 42090, Ci 17200
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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.
| GatineauDefiLift 3D Toned Eye CreamYOUR PRODUCT | Peter Thomas RothPeptide 21 Wrinkle Resist Eye Cream | |
|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 52% |
| Price | $76.20 | $70.02−$6.18 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 5 of 8 |
| Key difference | — | Tripeptide-1 |
| Irritancy | Low | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | — | — |
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Product summary
"Gatineau - DefiLift 3D Toned Eye Cream" is a well-rounded moisturizing product. As we expect from a proper moisturizer, the formula includes a combo of effective humectants and emollients. These are the two different types of ingredients that are essential for improving the skin hydration and supporting a healthy skin barrier. Glycerin and sodium acetylated hyaluronate in this product (humectants) attract water molecules to the upper layer of the skin (the water comes from the outside air or from the deeper layers of the skin if the air is dry). Emollients in this formulation (butyrospermum parkii butter, caprylic/capric triglyceride, cetyl alcohol, ethylhexyl palmitate and caprylic/capric/myristic/stearic triglyceride) 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 moistruizer also contains peptides (acetyl tetrapeptide-9 0.50% - 0.75% and acetyl tetrapeptide-11 0.45% - 0.70%). Peptides is a very big group of ingredients. They all consist of a different combination of amino-acids. Our skin produces peptides naturally. Some of them work as natural anti-biotics, 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 peptides in skincare are helpful. They 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 product does not contain known common irritants and is suitable for sensitive skin. We assess the overall irritancy of this moisturizer to be low. 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 from 57.00£ up to 95.00£ in the United Kingdom and for 99.80CA$ in Canada.
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 6 studies and safety reviews.
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- 5Vitamin E in dermatologyncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- 6Vitamin E and Skin Healthlpi.oregonstate.edu
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