Honest Beauty Calm & Renew Anti-Aging Melting Eye Balm

Honest Beauty Calm & Renew Anti-Aging Melting Eye Balm

Efficacy100/100IrritancyLow

Works for

Cleansing
Glyceryl behenate, Polyglyceryl-6 polyhydroxystearate + 2 more
Cleanses gently
What the product description says
“Calm & Renew Anti-Aging Melting Eye Balm”
From product name

This product works by removing dirt and oil from the surface of the skin. It uses a combination of mild cleansing agents (glyceryl behenate, polyglyceryl-6 polyhydroxystearate, polyglyceryl-6 polyricinoleate) and should be able to cleanse the skin gently. Still keep in mind that any cleansing can disrupt the skin barrier, and most people do not need to cleanse their skin more than once per day.

Glyceryl behenateEffect: HighUsed to create a thicker product consistency and help soften the upper layer of the skin~5.4–8.1%
Polyglyceryl-6 polyhydroxystearateEffect: HighHelps oil and water mix together~1.3–1.9%
Polyglyceryl-6 polyricinoleateEffect: HighHelps oil and water mix together~1–1.5%
Linoleic acidEffect: High, below effective doseAn excellent emollient. Helps soften the skin, restore its barrier function, and can help to calm down inflammation. It can be helpful to prevent blemishes and clogged pores~0.2–0.75%

Can it cause trouble?

Irritancy
12 flagged ingredients
Low risk
We flag 12 ingredients with irritancy potential; the product's overall irritancy is low. The table lists each ingredient's own rating.
IngredientFunctionIrritationEst. amount
Glyceryl behenateUsed to create a thicker product consistency and help soften the upper layer of the skinMedium~5.4–8.1%est.
Argania spinosa kernel oilAn emollient that helps soften the upper layer of the skin. Might have some weak anti-oxidant propertiesMedium~2.8–4.2%est.
Polyglyceryl-6 polyhydroxystearateHelps oil and water mix togetherMedium~1.3–1.9%est.
Polyglyceryl-6 polyricinoleateHelps oil and water mix togetherMedium~1–1.5%est.
PhytosterolsLipids that work as an emollient and can be helpful in repairing skin barrier functionMedium~0.35–0.85%est.
Aloe barbadensis leaf juiceTraditionally 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 skinMedium~0.15–0.6%est.
Polyglycerin-6Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skinMedium~0.15–0.6%est.
Citric acidCan work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pHMedium~0.1–0.35%est.
Trisodium ethylenediamine disuccinateUsed to improve stability of the formulationMedium~0.1–0.3%est.
HydroxyacetophenoneUsed to increase effectiveness of preservativesMedium~0.05–0.25%est.
1,2-hexanediolA preservativeMedium~0.05–0.2%est.
Caprylyl glycolHelps preserve products and creates a nice product textureMedium~0.05–0.25%est.
Comedogenic
1 ingredient rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale
1 flagged
These ingredients have a comedogenic rating of 2 or more on a 0–5 scale; the table shows each one's rating. In leave-on products they can clog pores in acne-prone skin.
IngredientFunctionRatingEst. amount
Butyrospermum parkii butterA 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 radicals3/5~0.55–1.3%est.

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Ingredients

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Caprylic/capric triglyceride
Not recognized
Water~40–60%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Plain old water

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Glyceryl behenate~5.4–8.1%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Cleansing

Used to create a thicker product consistency and help soften the upper layer of the skin

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Ethyl arganate~3.7–5.5%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
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Argania spinosa kernel oil~2.8–4.2%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
MoisturizingAnti-oxidation

An emollient that helps soften the upper layer of the skin. Might have some weak anti-oxidant properties

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C10-18 triglycerides~2.1–3.1%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

Helps soften the skin and attract water to its upper layer. Helps create nice product texture

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Glycerin~1.7–2.6%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant

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Propanediol~1.4–2.1%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Acts as a solvent for other ingredients. Speeds up the absorption of other ingredients into the skin

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Polyglyceryl-6 polyhydroxystearate~1.3–1.9%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Cleansing

Helps oil and water mix together

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Polyglyceryl-6 polyricinoleate~1–1.5%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Cleansing

Helps oil and water mix together

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Magnesium sulfate~0.9–1.3%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Used to create a thicker product consistency

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Butyrospermum parkii butter~0.55–1.3%
Comedogenic 3/5
Irritation risk
Low
Comedogenicity
3/5
Works for
MoisturizingAnti-oxidationAnti-aging

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

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Glyceryl glucoside~0.4–1%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

Can help to restore skin barrier function and soften its upper layer

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Hydrolyzed sodium hyaluronate~0.4–0.9%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin

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Phytosterols~0.35–0.85%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Moisturizing

Lipids that work as an emollient and can be helpful in repairing skin barrier function

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Phospholipids~0.2–0.75%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

Emollients that are naturaly present in skin. In addition, they help water and oil mix together in the product

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Aloe barbadensis leaf juice~0.15–0.6%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
MoisturizingReduces rednessReduces irritationAntibacterialAnti-inflammatoryAnti-blemishAnti-aging

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

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Polyglycerin-6~0.15–0.6%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Moisturizing

Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin

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Linoleic acid~0.2–0.75%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
MoisturizingCleansingAnti-blemish

An excellent emollient. Helps soften the skin, restore its barrier function, and can help to calm down inflammation. It can be helpful to prevent blemishes and clogged pores

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Citric acid~0.1–0.35%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH

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Trisodium ethylenediamine disuccinate~0.1–0.3%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

Used to improve stability of the formulation

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Hydroxyacetophenone~0.05–0.25%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

Used to increase effectiveness of preservatives

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1,2-hexanediol~0.05–0.2%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

A preservative

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Caprylyl glycol~0.05–0.25%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Moisturizing

Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture

More about Caprylyl glycol
Ingredient list view

Unknown, Water, Glyceryl behenate, Ethyl arganate, Argania spinosa kernel oil, C10-18 triglycerides, Glycerin, Propanediol, Polyglyceryl-6 polyhydroxystearate, Polyglyceryl-6 polyricinoleate, Magnesium sulfate, Butyrospermum parkii butter, Glyceryl glucoside, Hydrolyzed sodium hyaluronate, Phytosterols, Phospholipids, Aloe barbadensis leaf juice, Polyglycerin-6, Linoleic acid, Citric acid, Trisodium ethylenediamine disuccinate, Hydroxyacetophenone, 1,2-hexanediol, Caprylyl glycol

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