GUERLAIN Orchidée Impériale The Eye and Lip Contour Cream
Works for
2 of 2 advertised claims delivered
Anti-aging4 ingredients credited for this claimStrong support
“Fine Lines and Wrinkles, Dryness, and Dullness and Uneven Texture Formulation.”
This product can help reduce and prevent fine lines and wrinkles, improve skin elasticity and firmness because it contains adenosine.
These ingredients in the product can also be helpful, even though there is less evidence for their effectiveness: centella asiatica leaf extract.
Keep in mind that it typically takes at least 6 weeks to notice any results because the changes that are needed to improve fine lines and elasticity happen in the deeper layers of the skin. No topical anti-aging product can “erase” wrinkles or fully reverse signs of aging.
Moisturizing14 ingredients credited for this claimGood support
“Hydrate the skin. . Liquorice Extract.”
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:
diglycerin, 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: caprylic/capric triglyceride, dimethicone.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy1 strong irritant: Jasminum officinale flower extractMedium risk
ComedogenicClean of flagged comedogenic ingredientsNone flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~45–55%
Glycerin~4.7–5.7%
- 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 GlycerinPropylene glycol dicaprylate/dicaprate~4.1–5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Butylene glycol~3–3.6%
- 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 glycolPentylene glycol~2.3–2.8%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to preserve products, dissolve other ingredients and create a nice product texture
More about Pentylene glycolCaprylic/capric triglyceride~1.9–2.3%
- 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 triglycerideSteareth-21~1.6–2%
Limnanthes alba seed oil~1.4–1.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
This oil's cmposition is closest to rapeseed oil. It is a very stable oil and serves as an emoillient
More about Limnanthes alba seed oilEthylene/acrylic acid copolymer~1.1–1.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Methyl methacrylate crosspolymer~1–1.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps thicken the product consistency
More about Methyl methacrylate crosspolymerCetyl alcohol~0.75–1.15%
- 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 alcoholStearyl alcohol~0.65–1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that helps soften the skin
More about Stearyl alcoholOrchid extract~0.5–0.75%
Diglycerin~0.45–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about DiglycerinPhenoxyethanol~0.45–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolSteareth-2~0.45–0.65%
Stearalkonium hectorite~0.4–0.6%
Sodium polyacrylate~0.4–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a gel-like product texture, as well as to stabilize emulsions
More about Sodium polyacrylateGlyceryl hydroxystearate~0.4–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps oil and water mix together. It is used to stabilize the product formulation and create a thicker product consistency
More about Glyceryl hydroxystearateTheobroma grandiflorum seed butter~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and might as well help to attract moisture to its upper layer
More about Theobroma grandiflorum seed butterAlumina~0.45–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
The same compound that is used safely in dental implants and bone cements. In cosmetics, it is used to improve the consistency of products
More about AluminaDimethicone~0.3–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A silicone that helps to reduce water loss from the surface of the skin. Can temporarily "fill in" lines and wrinkles, absorb oil, and create a nice product finish
More about DimethiconePropylene carbonate~0.3–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Is used to dissolve other ingredients and create nice product texture
More about Propylene carbonateAcrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer~0.25–0.5%
- 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 crosspolymerTromethamine~0.25–0.45%
Ci 77891~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Titanium dioxide~0.35–0.6%
- 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 dioxideCaffeine~0.25–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Might be helpful in neutralizing free radicals. Can have a dehydration effect that might somewhat decrease the look of puffy eyes
More about CaffeineDisodium edta~0.25–0.45%
Sodium hyaluronate~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin
More about Sodium hyaluronateXanthan gum~0.25–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a thicker product consistency
More about Xanthan gumDipalmitoyl hydroxyproline~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Is claimed to stimulate collagen and elastin production, as well as work as an anti-oxidant. There is however not enough evidence for its effectiveness
More about Dipalmitoyl hydroxyprolineJasminum officinale flower extract~0.15–0.3%
Adenosine~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Might help improve cell turnover and reduce inflammation in skin. One study shows that the ingredients might be able to help reduce dynamic wrinkles (for example, in the corners of the eyes or on the forehead)
More about AdenosineGlycyrrhiza glabra root extract~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant extract that can help lighten the skin and calm down inflammation. Might be helpful in neutralizing free radicals
More about Glycyrrhiza glabra root extractPalmitic acid~0.25–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that is naturally present in skin and helps soften it
More about Palmitic acidCentella asiatica leaf extract~0.15–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant extract that has been shown to be able to reduce inflammation in skin, support restoration of skin barrier function, as well as support collagen production. It can be irritating to sensitive skin. Might be helpful in preventing stretch marks. It could, however, itself be irritating.
More about Centella asiatica leaf extractSanguisorba officinalis root extract~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Tropaeolum majus extract~0.1–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Hydrolyzed soy flour~0.1–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Tin oxide~0.15–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A colorant that can add a pearl-like appearance to the formulation
More about Tin oxideEthylhexylglycerin~0.05–0.1%
Ingredient list view
Water, Glycerin, Propylene glycol dicaprylate/dicaprate, Butylene glycol, Pentylene glycol, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Steareth-21, Limnanthes alba seed oil, Ethylene/acrylic acid copolymer, Methyl methacrylate crosspolymer, Cetyl alcohol, Stearyl alcohol, Orchid extract, Diglycerin, Phenoxyethanol, Steareth-2, Stearalkonium hectorite, Sodium polyacrylate, Glyceryl hydroxystearate, Theobroma grandiflorum seed butter, Alumina, Dimethicone, Propylene carbonate, Acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer, Tromethamine, Ci 77891, Titanium dioxide, Caffeine, Disodium edta, Sodium hyaluronate, Xanthan gum, Dipalmitoyl hydroxyproline, Jasminum officinale flower extract, Adenosine, Glycyrrhiza glabra root extract, Palmitic acid, Centella asiatica leaf extract, Sanguisorba officinalis root extract, Tropaeolum majus extract, Hydrolyzed soy flour, Tin oxide, Ethylhexylglycerin
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Worth comparing, line by line.
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.
| GUERLAINOrchidée Impériale The Eye and Lip Contour CreamYOUR PRODUCT | FreshBlack Tea Firming and De-Puffing Eye Cream | MizonSnail Repair Eye Cream | La Roche-PosayRedermic Eyes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 63% | 59% | 57% |
| Price | $215.00 | $68.00−$147.00 | $14.30−$200.70 | $26.77−$188.23 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 9 of 13 | 5 of 13 | 5 of 13 |
| Key difference | — | Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract | Niacinamide | Retinyl Linoleate |
| Irritancy | Medium | Medium | Low | Low |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 14 studies and safety reviews.
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- 4Advanced Skin Care – A Novel Ingredientncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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