Glowbiotics MD Glowbiotics Anti-Wrinkle Illuminating Eye Cream
Works for
2 of 2 advertised claims delivered
Moisturizing17 ingredients credited for this claimStrong support
“Glowbiotics Anti-Wrinkle Illuminating Eye Cream”
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 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, cetyl alcohol.
The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: palmitoyl oligopeptide, palmitoyl tetrapeptide-7
Anti-aging7 ingredients credited for this claimModerate support
“Glowbiotics Anti-Wrinkle Illuminating Eye Cream”
This product contains palmitoyl oligopeptide, palmitoyl tetrapeptide-7. 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.
Anti-oxidationNot advertised by the brand · 8 ingredients credited for this claimModerate support
This product contains antioxidants (chrysin) that might be able to help neutralize free radicals in skin to lessen the damage it gets from the UV light (sun). There is not enough evidence to confirm their effectiveness in skin though.
Evens skin toneNot advertised by the brand · 2 ingredients credited for this claimModerate support
The following ingredient (ingredients) in this product might be helpful, but there is no evidence to confirm that it actually works: chrysin.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy2 strong irritants: Cinnamic acid, Alcohol denat.Medium 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%
Diisostearyl malate~4.8–5.9%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Diisostearyl malateShea butter ethyl esters~4.4–5.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Shea butter ethyl estersGlycerin~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 GlycerinCrambe abyssinica seed oil~2.4–2.9%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Crambe abyssinica seed oilLactococcus ferment lysate~1.9–2.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Consists of remains of dead bacteria cells. Is likely helpful in attracting water to the upper layer of the skin. Might be helpful in reducing inflammation and neutralizing free radicals in skin
More about Lactococcus ferment lysatePotassium cetyl phosphate~1.7–2%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oil and water mix together
More about Potassium cetyl phosphateButyrospermum parkii butter~1.5–1.9%
- 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 butterBeta-glucan~1.2–1.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin, calm down inflammation and irritation, restore the barrier function and support wound healing. It can be helpful in reducing fine lines and wrinkles
More about Beta-glucanPalmitoyl oligopeptide~1.1–1.3%
- 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 Palmitoyl oligopeptidePalmitoyl tetrapeptide-7~0.75–1.1%
- 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 Palmitoyl tetrapeptide-7Coffea arabica seed extract~0.6–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Might be helpful in neutralizing free radicals in skin
More about Coffea arabica seed extractHydrolyzed manihot esculenta tuber extract~0.5–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Tocopheryl acetate~0.5–0.75%
- 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 acetatePaeonia albiflora root extract~0.45–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Sodium hyaluronate~0.45–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin
More about Sodium hyaluronateAlisma plantago aquatica extract~0.45–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Terminalia ferdinandiana fruit extract~0.4–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant extract that might have some anti-oxidant effect in skin, but evidence is lacking
More about Terminalia ferdinandiana fruit extractTocopherol~0.35–0.65%
- 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 TocopherolCaprylic/capric triglyceride~0.4–0.65%
- 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 triglycerideLecithin~0.35–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used mostly for creating emulsions - helping oil and water mix together. Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about LecithinPolyglyceryl-3 diisostearate~0.3–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
Helps oil and water mix together
More about Polyglyceryl-3 diisostearateGlyceryl oleate citrate~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oil and water mix together
More about Glyceryl oleate citrate1,2-hexanediol~0.25–0.5%
N-hydroxysuccinimide~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- High
Is claimed to be able to brighten skin tone by removing some blood-related pigmented compounds in skin (hemoglobin and related elements) but solid research is missing. Can be irritating
More about N-hydroxysuccinimideChlorhexidine digluconate~0.15–0.3%
Benzoic acid~0.25–0.5%
Sodium benzoate~0.3–0.5%
Sodium levulinate~0.25–0.5%
Sodium phytate~0.3–0.5%
Chrysin~0.3–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Might be helpful in reducing fine lines and wrinkles, as well as lightening the skin, but solid evidence is missing. Could somewhat help in reducing the darkness of the under-eye area. Helps to neutralise free radicals in skin
More about ChrysinGlyceryl stearate~0.3–0.6%
- 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 stearateXanthan gum~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a thicker product consistency
More about Xanthan gumGlyceryl caprylate~0.3–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that can also help water and oil mix together, as well as prevent bacteria growth in products
More about Glyceryl caprylateCaprylyl glycol~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture
More about Caprylyl glycolAcrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer~0.3–0.55%
- 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 crosspolymerCetyl alcohol~0.3–0.6%
- 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 alcoholPotassium sorbate~0.3–0.5%
Cinnamic acid~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- High
Levulinic acid~0.25–0.45%
Caprylhydroxamic acid~0.25–0.45%
Mica~0.3–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Creates an illusion of smoother and more radiant skin tone. Adds shimmer to the skin by reflecting light
More about MicaIron oxides~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An umbrella term for the following three colorants: CI 77491, CI 77492, CI 77499. They might be able to offer some protection against visible light, but the degree of the protection is not clear
More about Iron oxidesCi 77491~0.25–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A red colorant made of iron oxide. Typically is not irritating
More about Ci 77491Titanium dioxide~0.3–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
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
More about Titanium dioxideCi 77891~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Steareth-20~0.3–0.55%
Alcohol denat.~0.15–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- High
Produces temporary toning effect. Can help dissolve other ingredients or preserve products
More about Alcohol denat.Aminomethyl propanol~0.15–0.3%
Disodium edta~0.15–0.3%
Phenoxyethanol~0.15–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolEthylhexylglycerin~0.1–0.2%
Ingredient list view
Water, Diisostearyl malate, Shea butter ethyl esters, Glycerin, Crambe abyssinica seed oil, Lactococcus ferment lysate, Potassium cetyl phosphate, Butyrospermum parkii butter, Beta-glucan, Palmitoyl oligopeptide, Palmitoyl tetrapeptide-7, Coffea arabica seed extract, Hydrolyzed manihot esculenta tuber extract, Tocopheryl acetate, Paeonia albiflora root extract, Sodium hyaluronate, Alisma plantago aquatica extract, Terminalia ferdinandiana fruit extract, Tocopherol, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Lecithin, Polyglyceryl-3 diisostearate, Glyceryl oleate citrate, 1,2-hexanediol, N-hydroxysuccinimide, Chlorhexidine digluconate, Benzoic acid, Sodium benzoate, Sodium levulinate, Sodium phytate, Chrysin, Glyceryl stearate, Xanthan gum, Glyceryl caprylate, Caprylyl glycol, Acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer, Cetyl alcohol, Potassium sorbate, Cinnamic acid, Levulinic acid, Caprylhydroxamic acid, Mica, Iron oxides, Ci 77491, Titanium dioxide, Ci 77891, Steareth-20, Alcohol denat., Aminomethyl propanol, Disodium edta, Phenoxyethanol, Ethylhexylglycerin
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| Glowbiotics MDGlowbiotics Anti-Wrinkle Illuminating Eye CreamYOUR PRODUCT | SkinMedicaTNS Illuminating Eye Cream | AlgenistGenius Anti-Aging Eye Cream by Algenist | MuradEyes Age Reform: Hydro-Dynamic Ultimate Moisture For Eyes | |
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| Match | — | 57% | 56% | 55% |
| Price | $39.00 | $82.80+$43.80 | $48.97+$9.97 | $54.93+$15.93 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 5 of 11 | 6 of 11 | 6 of 11 |
| Key difference | — | Panthenol | Microalgae Oil | Urea |
| Irritancy | Medium | Low | Medium | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | Contains drying alcohol | — | — | — |
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Product summary
Based on the ingredient list, "Glowbiotics MD - Glowbiotics Anti-Wrinkle Illuminating Eye Cream" can work well for skin moisturization. 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. Glycerin, sodium hyaluronate and caprylyl glycol 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). Palmitoyl tetrapeptide-7, butyrospermum parkii butter, cetyl alcohol, diisostearyl malate and shea butter ethyl esters in this product help decrease the water evoporation from the skin, so that it stays hydrated for longer. These ingredients also soften the skin and take away the feeling of tightness and dryness.
Ingredient callouts
- This moistruizer also contains peptides (palmitoyl tetrapeptide-7 0.75% - 1.10% and palmitoyl oligopeptide 1.10% - 1.30%). 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
There are some common irritants in this product, including ingredients that do not have benefits 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.
Price
The product retails from 39.00$ up to 52.00$ in the United States and for 81.60CA$ in Canada.
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 19 studies and safety reviews.
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- 2β-Glucans: Multi-Functional Modulator of Wound Healingncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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