PRODUCT REVIEW
Germaine de Capuccini For Men Energy Eyes Roll-On
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What can the product work for?
Works for
Anti-aging
What does the product description say?
Formulated for male skin, it eases the appearance of dark circles, wrinkles, and puffiness.
acetyl hexapeptide-8
0.2% -
0.4%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness:
MEDIUM
A type of peptide. Peptides are excellent moisturizers and might be able support collagen production reducing fine lines and wrinkles
aspartic acid
0.25% -
0.45%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness:
MEDIUM
An amino-acid that helps increase skin hydration and might help to slightly improve skin firmness, potentially reducing lines and wrinkles
palmitoyl pentapeptide-4
0.05% -
0.05%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness:
MEDIUM
A type of peptide. Peptides are excellent moisturizers and might be able support collagen production reducing fine lines and wrinkles
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Moisturizing
What does the product description say?
Hyaluronic Acid provides deep hydration that plumps up the skin.
urea
0.45% -
0.65%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
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
alanine
0.25% -
0.5%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
An amino-acid that helps to attract water to the upper layer of the skin and might help to lighten the skin, but solid evidence is lacking
aspartic acid
0.25% -
0.45%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
An amino-acid that helps increase skin hydration and might help to slightly improve skin firmness, potentially reducing lines and wrinkles
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How honest is this product?
| Promise | Can it deliver? |
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| Moisturizing | |
| Anti-aging |
Total Promises Fulfilled score:
87/100.
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Can it cause trouble?
- Overall product irritation risk
- Acne & comedogenic risk ingredients: 1
Potential irritants
papain
0.45% -
0.65%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Exfoliation
An enzyme extracted from papaya fruit. Can have an exfoliating effect on the skin. Can be irritating
hexyl nicotinate
0.3% -
0.5%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
De-puffing
Might be able to enhance blood flow in the skin. Can be irritating and result in skin redness
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Comodogenic ingredients
chondrus crispus extract
0.05% -
0.1%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High
Works for:
Moisturizing
Red algae extract that helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and create a nicer product consistency
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Ingredients & concentrations
All ingredients
Key Actives
avena sativa kernel extract
0.6% -
0.9%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Moisturizing,
Reduces irritation,
Anti-inflammatory,
Reduces redness,
Anti-oxidation
An effective moisturizing and skin barrier repair ingredient. Helps calm down inflammation and has some anti-oxidant properties
caffeine
0.45% -
0.65%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
De-puffing,
Anti-oxidation
Might be helpful in neutralizing free radicals. Can have a dehydration effect that might somewhat decrease the look of puffy eyes
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Potential irritants
papain
0.45% -
0.65%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Exfoliation
An enzyme extracted from papaya fruit. Can have an exfoliating effect on the skin. Can be irritating
hexyl nicotinate
0.3% -
0.5%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
De-puffing
Might be able to enhance blood flow in the skin. Can be irritating and result in skin redness
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Comodogenic ingredients
chondrus crispus extract
0.05% -
0.1%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High
Works for:
Moisturizing
Red algae extract that helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and create a nicer product consistency
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pentylene glycol
6.1% -
7.5%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Moisturizing
Used to preserve products, dissolve other ingredients and create a nice product texture
hexylene glycol
3.7% -
4.5%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Cleansing
Helps create a more spreadable product texture
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Ingredient list view
Water, Pentylene glycol, Hexylene glycol, Glycerin, Phenoxyethanol, Butylene glycol, Xanthan gum, Betula alba juice, Polysorbate 20, Glucose, Fructose, Avena sativa kernel extract, Carbomer, Ethylhexylglycerin, Papain, Caffeine, Urea, Caprylyl glycol, Disodium edta, Dextrin, Calcium pantothenate, Hydrolyzed vegetable protein, Magnesium lactate, Alanine, Potassium lactate, Aspartic acid, Hexyl nicotinate, Glutamic acid, Acetyl hexapeptide-8, Proline, Serine, Pectin, Magnesium chloride, Potassium sorbate, Sodium citrate, Arginine, Chondrus crispus extract, Palmitoyl pentapeptide-4
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- In vivo topical application of acetyl aspartic acid increases fibrillin-1 and collagen IV deposition leading to a significant improvement of skin firmness
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