Herbivore Super Nova 5% Vitamin C + Caffeine Brightening Eye Cream
Works for
1 of 1 advertised claim delivered
Anti-aging4 ingredients credited for this claimStrong support
“Restore vitality to the eyes with the Herbivore Botanicals Super Nova 5% Vitamin C + Caffeine Brightening Eye Cream, a powerful eye treatment designed to help deliver smoother, brighter eyes.Packed with potent skincare ingredients, the eye cream is powered by the clinical strength of THD vitamin C blended with caffeine.”
This product can help reduce and prevent fine lines and wrinkles, improve skin elasticity and firmness because it contains tetrahexyldecyl ascorbate.
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.
Evens skin toneNot advertised by the brand · 1 ingredient credited for this claimStrong support
This product can help reduce hypepigmentation and even out the skin tone because it contains the following effective ingredients: tetrahexyldecyl ascorbate
Keep in mind that you would need to apply any topical skincare targetted at hypigmentation consistently for a couple of months to get a result. No topical skincare product can help get rid of hyperpigmentation (including post-acne marks and age spots) instantly.
Anti-oxidationNot advertised by the brand · 9 ingredients credited for this claimStrong support
This product contains antioxidants (tetrahexyldecyl ascorbate, ubiquinone) that can help neutralize free radicals in skin. By doing so, they can lessen the damage the skin gets from the UV light (sun).
MoisturizingNot advertised by the brand · 14 ingredients credited for this claimGood support
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, hyaluronic acid.
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: bis-diglyceryl polyacyladipate-2, butyrospermum parkii butter.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy3 strong irritants: Sodium anisate, Ocimum sanctum leaf extract + 1 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
Comedogenic2 ingredients rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale2 flagged
User reviews
Ingredients
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Water~45–55%
Tetrahexyldecyl ascorbate~8.9–10.8%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Being a lipid soluble form of vitamin C, it is more stable than ascorbic acid, but still degrades quickly and needs to be stabilized in a formulation with another ingredient. It is claimed to penetrate skin better than pure vitamin C and have the the similar benefits, but solid studies of its effectiveness are lacking. Is likely to require a higher concentration in a product than pure vitamin C to be effective. It might be able to help reduce pore clogging.
More about Tetrahexyldecyl ascorbateButyrospermum parkii butter~5.1–6.2%
- 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 butterTriheptanoin~3.5–4.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A synthetic triglyceride. Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about TriheptanoinBis-diglyceryl polyacyladipate-2~2.8–3.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and reduce water loss from its surface
More about Bis-diglyceryl polyacyladipate-2Coco-caprylate/caprate~2.4–2.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin without creating a greasy texture
More about Coco-caprylate/capratePropanediol~2–2.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Acts as a solvent for other ingredients. Speeds up the absorption of other ingredients into the skin
More about PropanediolSimmondsia chinensis seed oil~1.7–2.1%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Softens the upper layer of skin and helps restore the healthy skin barrier. Has shown to help calm down inflammation in skin. It is a stable oil, meaning that it retains its properties even when exposed to air.
More about Simmondsia chinensis seed oilCetearyl olivate~1.3–1.6%
Sorbitan olivate~1.1–1.3%
Stearyl stearate~0.9–1.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Polyglyceryl-6 stearate~0.7–1.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Polyglyceryl-6 stearateGlycerin~0.65–0.95%
- 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 GlycerinSodium stearoyl glutamate~0.6–0.95%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oil and water mix together
More about Sodium stearoyl glutamateBehenyl alcohol~0.6–0.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Non-drying alcohol that helps water and oil mix together. Also serves as an emollient
More about Behenyl alcoholCaffeine~0.5–0.8%
- 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 CaffeineHydrolyzed ganoderma lucidum extract~0.55–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Curcuma longa root extract~0.45–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that can contain an active compound curcumin, that may have some anti-inflammatory properties when applied to the skin, but solid research is lacking and the typical concentration used in skincare products is too low. Can be an irritant
More about Curcuma longa root extractAstragalus membranaceus root extract~0.5–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Spilanthes acmella flower/leaf/stem extract~0.45–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Hyaluronic acid~0.4–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin. Naturally present in skin. Typically has large molecule size unless advertised otherwise on the product label. Helps support skin's barrier function and may help to reduce inflammation
More about Hyaluronic acidUbiquinone~0.4–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Coenzyme Q10. It helps neutralize free radicals in skin, improves skin hydration and might be helpful agains fine lines and wrinkles. It can be an allergen
More about UbiquinoneCarthamus tinctorius seed oil~0.4–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that helps soften the skin and might help calm down inflammation
More about Carthamus tinctorius seed oilSclerotium gum~0.3–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create gel-like formulas and stabilize emulsions
More about Sclerotium gumC9-12 alkane~0.35–0.6%
Polyglyceryl-6 polyricinoleate~0.4–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oil and water mix together
More about Polyglyceryl-6 polyricinoleateSodium levulinate~0.35–0.6%
Sodium anisate~0.3–0.6%
Melia azadirachta flower extract~0.3–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant extract that might be helpful to neutralize free radicals in skin
More about Melia azadirachta flower extractPolyglyceryl-6 behenate~0.35–0.6%
Melia azadirachta leaf extract~0.3–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that has anti-bacterial properties. Can be used to preserve the product. Can be irritating
More about Melia azadirachta leaf extractOcimum sanctum leaf extract~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that is rich in a fragrance compound eugenol that is a frequent allergen and can be irritating. It might also contain anti-oxidants to help neutralize free radicals
More about Ocimum sanctum leaf extractSodium phytate~0.3–0.55%
Ocimum basilicum flower/leaf extract~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- High
Used as a fragrance. Canbe irritating
More about Ocimum basilicum flower/leaf extractTocopheryl acetate~0.25–0.45%
- 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 acetateCorallina officinalis extract~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
Red algae extract that helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and might contain antioxidants
More about Corallina officinalis extractXanthan gum~0.15–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a thicker product consistency
More about Xanthan gumBacillus ferment~0.15–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A product of bacterial fermentation. Can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Bacillus fermentGlyceryl caprylate~0.15–0.3%
- 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 caprylateCitric acid~0.05–0.15%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
More about Citric acidIngredient list view
Water, Tetrahexyldecyl ascorbate, Butyrospermum parkii butter, Triheptanoin, Bis-diglyceryl polyacyladipate-2, Coco-caprylate/caprate, Propanediol, Simmondsia chinensis seed oil, Cetearyl olivate, Sorbitan olivate, Stearyl stearate, Polyglyceryl-6 stearate, Glycerin, Sodium stearoyl glutamate, Behenyl alcohol, Caffeine, Hydrolyzed ganoderma lucidum extract, Curcuma longa root extract, Astragalus membranaceus root extract, Spilanthes acmella flower/leaf/stem extract, Hyaluronic acid, Ubiquinone, Carthamus tinctorius seed oil, Sclerotium gum, C9-12 alkane, Polyglyceryl-6 polyricinoleate, Sodium levulinate, Sodium anisate, Melia azadirachta flower extract, Polyglyceryl-6 behenate, Melia azadirachta leaf extract, Ocimum sanctum leaf extract, Sodium phytate, Ocimum basilicum flower/leaf extract, Tocopheryl acetate, Corallina officinalis extract, Xanthan gum, Bacillus ferment, Glyceryl caprylate, Citric acid
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| HerbivoreSuper Nova 5% Vitamin C + Caffeine Brightening Eye CreamYOUR PRODUCT | Herbivore BotanicalsSUPER NOVA 5% Vitamin C + Caffeine Brightening Eye Cream | Peter Thomas RothPotent-C™ Vitamin C Power Eye Cream | Youth To The PeopleDream Eye Cream with Goji Stem Cell and Ceramides | |
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| Match | — | 75% | 59% | 55% |
| Price | $48.00 | — | $49.00+$1.00 | $62.00+$14.00 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 13 of 13 | 6 of 13 | 2 of 13 |
| Key difference | — | — | Ferulic Acid | Prickly Pear Seed Oil |
| Irritancy | High | High | Medium | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
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Sources cited in this review
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- 4Safety Assessment of Alkyl Esters as Used in Cosmeticscir-safety.org
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