Works for
2 of 2 advertised claims delivered
Moisturizing17 ingredients credited for this claimStrong support
“a moisturizing and soothing eye cream Good for.”
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, aloe barbadensis leaf juice.
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: palmitoyl tripeptide-5
Anti-aging4 ingredients credited for this claimModerate support
“goop Perfecting Eye Cream deeply hydrates, soothes and firms the delicate eye area, visibly reducing the appearance of fine lines.”
This product contains palmitoyl tripeptide-5. 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?
Irritancy1 strong irritant: Citrus limon juiceMedium risk
Comedogenic2 ingredients rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale2 flagged
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Ingredients
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Aloe barbadensis leaf juice~23–35%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Traditionally used to treat sunburns, dermatitis and inflammation, but evidence for its effectiveness is lacking. The extract can contain humectants that help attract water into the skin
More about Aloe barbadensis leaf juiceCitrus limon juice~5.1–7.7%
- Irritation risk
- High
Pyrus malus juice~5.3–8%
- Irritation risk
- High
Apple juice. Might help attract water to the skin. Can be irritating
More about Pyrus malus juiceVitis vinifera juice~4.1–6.1%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Vegetable oil~3.1–4.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An oil from a mixture of different vegetables. Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Vegetable oilGlycerin~2.2–3.4%
- 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 GlycerinGlyceryl stearate~1.7–2.5%
- 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 stearatePolyglyceryl-6 tetraoleate~1.3–2%
Jojoba esters~1.2–1.7%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
An emollient made of jojoba oil. Helps soften the skin and support its barrier function
More about Jojoba estersCoconut alkanes~0.95–1.45%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
- Comedogenicity
- 2/5
An emollient that helps soften the skin
More about Coconut alkanesCaprylic/capric triglyceride~0.85–1.25%
- 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 triglycerideFusanus spicatus kernel oil~0.55–1.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Hydroxypropyl starch phosphate~0.45–1.1%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oil and water mix together and used to stabilize product formulations
More about Hydroxypropyl starch phosphatePolyglyceryl-6 distearate~0.4–0.95%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oil and water mix together while softening the upper layer of the skin
More about Polyglyceryl-6 distearateSqualane~0.45–1%
- 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 SqualaneHydrogenated olive oil~0.35–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Olea europaea fruit oil~0.4–0.95%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
An emollient that helps soften the skin but is not effective for restoring its barrier function. Might be helpful to calm down inflammation
More about Olea europaea fruit oilPrunus amygdalus dulcis oil~0.4–0.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that softens the skin
More about Prunus amygdalus dulcis oilIris pallida leaf cell extract~0.3–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Narcissus poeticus flower extract~0.2–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Caprylyl glycol~0.35–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture
More about Caprylyl glycolCetearyl alcohol~0.35–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 2/5
A non-drying alcohol. Works as an emollient. Helps water and oil mix together and creates a nice product texture
More about Cetearyl alcoholLonicera caprifolium flower extract~0.15–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that might help neutralize free radicals in skin. Can contain volalite oils and be irritating
More about Lonicera caprifolium flower extractPalmitoyl tripeptide-5~0.15–0.7%
- 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 Palmitoyl tripeptide-5Euphorbia cerifera wax~0.2–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Xanthan gum~0.15–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a thicker product consistency
More about Xanthan gumTocopherol~0.15–0.5%
- 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 TocopherolCaprylhydroxamic acid~0.1–0.4%
Coco-caprylate/caprate~0.15–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin without creating a greasy texture
More about Coco-caprylate/caprateHelianthus annuus seed oil~0.15–0.6%
- 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 oilIngredient list view
Aloe barbadensis leaf juice, Citrus limon juice, Pyrus malus juice, Vitis vinifera juice, Vegetable oil, Glycerin, Glyceryl stearate, Polyglyceryl-6 tetraoleate, Jojoba esters, Coconut alkanes, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Fusanus spicatus kernel oil, Hydroxypropyl starch phosphate, Polyglyceryl-6 distearate, Squalane, Hydrogenated olive oil, Olea europaea fruit oil, Prunus amygdalus dulcis oil, Iris pallida leaf cell extract, Narcissus poeticus flower extract, Caprylyl glycol, Cetearyl alcohol, Lonicera caprifolium flower extract, Palmitoyl tripeptide-5, Euphorbia cerifera wax, Xanthan gum, Tocopherol, Caprylhydroxamic acid, Coco-caprylate/caprate, Helianthus annuus seed oil
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| goopPerfecting Eye CreamYOUR PRODUCT | BlissBright Idea Vitamin C + Tri-Peptide Collagen Protecting Eye Cream | |
|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 53% |
| Price | $63.00 | $24.00−$39.00 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 3 of 6 |
| Key difference | — | Niacinamide |
| Irritancy | Medium | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | — | — |
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Product summary
Based on the ingredients included, "goop - Perfecting Eye Cream" works well for moisturizing the skin. 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, aloe barbadensis leaf juice 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). Jojoba esters, helianthus annuus seed oil, squalane, cetearyl alcohol and coco-caprylate/caprate 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 tripeptide-5 0.15% - 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 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
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 11 studies and safety reviews.
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- 2Use of “natural” oils for moisturization: Review of olive, coconut, and sunflower seed oilonlinelibrary.wiley.com
- 3
- 4
- 5Vitamin E in dermatologyncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- 6Vitamin E and Skin Healthlpi.oregonstate.edu
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