Works for
MoisturizingMyristoyl pentapeptide-17, Beeswax + 11 moreWorks well
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:
arginine, 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: arginine, beeswax.
The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: myristoyl pentapeptide-17
Anti-agingSide benefit · Myristoyl pentapeptide-17, Butyrospermum parkii butterMay help
This product contains myristoyl pentapeptide-17. 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?
Irritancy9 flagged ingredientsLow 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%
Beeswax~6.7–8.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Forms a protective barrier that holds water and keeps dry skin hydrated. Keeps an emulsion from separating into its oil and liquid components, and increases the thickness of a product. Can be an allergen
More about BeeswaxButyrospermum parkii butter~4.5–5.5%
- 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 butterPolyglyceryl-6 distearate~2.8–3.4%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oil and water mix together while softening the upper layer of the skin
More about Polyglyceryl-6 distearateDimer dilinoleyl dimer dilinoleate~2.4–2.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps create a nice product texture and soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Dimer dilinoleyl dimer dilinoleateGlycerin~2–2.5%
- 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 GlycerinCopernicia cerifera cera~1.7–2.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Brazilian palm wax. Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Copernicia cerifera ceraCopernicia cerifera wax~1.6–2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin and create a nice product consistency
More about Copernicia cerifera waxPolyglyceryl-10 myristate~1.1–1.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Cetyl alcohol~1–1.2%
- 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 alcoholGlyceryl caprylate~0.7–1.05%
- 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 caprylateLeuconostoc/radish root ferment filtrate~0.55–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A preservative that comes from radishes fermented by a bacteria. New research suggests that the preservation properties in the ingredient come from an ammonium salt that is not present naturally in radish root but used in its cultivation. Is problematic because the exact amount of the preservative agents is difficult to determine
More about Leuconostoc/radish root ferment filtrateZea mays starch~0.45–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
Used to thicken the product's consistency
More about Zea mays starchXanthan gum~0.45–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a thicker product consistency
More about Xanthan gumArginine~0.35–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An amino acid that is naturally present in skin and helps keep it hydrated. When used together with AHAs, it can reduce their irritating effect on the skin
More about ArgininePhenethyl alcohol~0.4–0.6%
Biotin~0.35–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Might have some moisturising properties. Is not effective when applied topically beyond some moisturizing effect
More about BiotinUrtica dioica extract~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
1,2-hexanediol~0.25–0.45%
Caprylyl glycol~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture
More about Caprylyl glycolSodium benzoate~0.2–0.35%
Citric acid~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
More about Citric acidPotassium sorbate~0.15–0.3%
Benzoic acid~0.15–0.25%
Myristoyl pentapeptide-17~0.15–0.25%
- 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 Myristoyl pentapeptide-17Potassium oxide~0.1–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Ci 77499~0.05–0.1%
Ingredient list view
Water, Beeswax, Butyrospermum parkii butter, Polyglyceryl-6 distearate, Dimer dilinoleyl dimer dilinoleate, Glycerin, Copernicia cerifera cera, Copernicia cerifera wax, Polyglyceryl-10 myristate, Cetyl alcohol, Glyceryl caprylate, Leuconostoc/radish root ferment filtrate, Zea mays starch, Xanthan gum, Arginine, Phenethyl alcohol, Biotin, Urtica dioica extract, 1,2-hexanediol, Caprylyl glycol, Sodium benzoate, Citric acid, Potassium sorbate, Benzoic acid, Myristoyl pentapeptide-17, Unknown, Potassium oxide, Ci 77499
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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.
| ILIALimitless Lash Lengthening Clean MascaraYOUR PRODUCT | Indeed LabsEye Care Peptalash II | Colleen Rothschild BeautyMicellar Cleansing Water | numbuzinNo.9 NAD+ Retinol Volumetox Eye Cream | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 45% | 45% | 35% |
| Price | $29.00 | — | — | $3.38−$25.62 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 2 of 6 | 2 of 6 | 3 of 6 |
| Key difference | — | Biotinoyl Tripeptide-1 | Myristoyl Hexapeptide-16 | Acetyl Dipeptide-1 Cetyl Ester |
| Irritancy | Low | Low | Low | High |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
| View product | Shop | Shop | Shop |
More alternatives: Scandinavian Biolabs Eyelash Growth SerumXLASH Xlash Sensitive Eye Serum
Product summary
"ILIA - Limitless Lash Lengthening Clean Mascara" is effective for: Moisturizing
This product could be helpful for: Anti-aging, but its actives are not the most effective or are not well-studied.
Ingredient callouts
- Peptides (myristoyl pentapeptide-17 0.15% - 0.25%). Peptides are a very big group of ingredients. They all consist of a different combination of aminoacids. Our skin produces Peptides naturally. Some of them work as natural antibiotics, 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 theynare helpful. Peptides 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.
- Humectants (arginine 0.35% - 0.65% and glycerin 2.00% - 2.50%). These ingredients help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improve the skin hydration.
About the brand
According to Cruelty-Free Kitty "ILIA" is cruelty free, but its parent company is not.
Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 3 studies and safety reviews.
- 1
- 2Final Report on the Safety Assessment of Phenethyl Alcoholsemanticscholar.org
- 3
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