Image skincare Ormedic Balancing Eye Lift Gel
Works for
2 of 2 advertised claims delivered
MoisturizingPalmitoyl tripeptide-38, Palmitoyl tripeptide-5 + 22 moreStrong evidence
“A refreshing eye gel that instantly soothes and hydrates dry, delicate skin.”
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:
biosaccharide gum-1, 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: dimethicone, cetyl esters.
The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: dipeptide-2, palmitoyl tetrapeptide-7, palmitoyl tripeptide-38, palmitoyl tripeptide-5
Anti-agingPalmitoyl tripeptide-38, Dipeptide-2 + 5 moreModerate evidence
“Key benefits , Soothes the eye area , Reduces undereye bags, puffiness, and fine lines To use Apply mornings and evenings to the eye contour area.”
This product contains dipeptide-2, palmitoyl tetrapeptide-7, palmitoyl tripeptide-38, palmitoyl tripeptide-5. These ingredients 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.
Anti-oxidationNot advertised by the brand · Camellia sinensis leaf extract, Trifolium pratense flower extract + 8 moreModerate evidence
This product contains antioxidants (camellia sinensis leaf extract) that might be able to help neutralize free radicals in skin to lessen the damage it gets from the UV light (sun). There is not enough evidence to confirm their effectiveness in skin though.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy3 strong irritants: Calendula officinalis flower extract, Nelumbo nucifera flower extract + 1 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
Comedogenic1 ingredient rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale1 flagged
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Ingredients
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Aloe barbadensis leaf juice powder~26–32%
- 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 juice powderWater~12–15%
Glycerin~4.9–5.9%
- 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 GlycerinVitis vinifera fruit water~3.9–4.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Olea europaea fruit oil~2.8–3.5%
- 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 oilPolyglyceryl-10 pentaisostearate~2.1–2.5%
Dimethicone~1.8–2.2%
- 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 DimethiconePropanediol~1.4–1.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Acts as a solvent for other ingredients. Speeds up the absorption of other ingredients into the skin
More about PropanediolPolysorbate 20~1.3–1.6%
Aminomethyl propanol~1.1–1.3%
Ceteareth-20~1–1.2%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
- Comedogenicity
- 2/5
Helps oil and water mix together. Has some emollient properties
More about Ceteareth-20Steareth-21~0.8–1.2%
Beta vulgaris root extract~0.65–1%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant extract that might have some antioxidant properties, but mostly used in cosmetics for its color
More about Beta vulgaris root extractCarbomer~0.65–1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps create a thicker or gel-like product texture. It is not a surfactant but can be used in gentle cleansing formulations
More about CarbomerCaprylyl glycol~0.6–0.95%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture
More about Caprylyl glycolCetyl esters~0.65–0.95%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps soften upper layer of the skin and can enhance penetration of other ingredients into the upper layer of the skin
More about Cetyl estersSaccharomyces/xylinum/black tea ferment~0.55–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A fermented sweet black tea. There is no studies on particular benefits of this ingredient in skin. It can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin, and might have some anti-oxidant effect. It is used in skincare for mostly marketing purposes because of the popularity of kombucha drinks
More about Saccharomyces/xylinum/black tea fermentAcrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer~0.65–0.95%
- 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 crosspolymerChenopodium quinoa seed extract~0.5–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Chenopodium quinoa seed extractPentylene glycol~0.55–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to preserve products, dissolve other ingredients and create a nice product texture
More about Pentylene glycolHesperidin methyl chalcone~0.5–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- High
Might help neutralize free radicals in skin. Is claimed to be able to improve the appearance of undereye darkness but evidence is missing. Can be an allergen and cause irritation
More about Hesperidin methyl chalconeEthylhexylglycerin~0.5–0.75%
Steareth-20~0.55–0.85%
Citric acid~0.45–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
More about Citric acidHydroxypropyl cyclodextrin~0.5–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to stabilize product formulations and help soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Hydroxypropyl cyclodextrinTetrasodium glutamate diacetate~0.45–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps stabilize the product formulation
More about Tetrasodium glutamate diacetateSodium hyaluronate crosspolymer~0.45–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin
More about Sodium hyaluronate crosspolymerBiosaccharide gum-1~0.45–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and is claimed to provide a longer-lasting hydration because of its ability to create a water-binding film on the surface of the skin
More about Biosaccharide gum-1Arctium lappa root extract~0.45–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- High
Plant extract. Has some anti-microbial and anti-oxidant properties. Can be irritating
More about Arctium lappa root extractCalendula officinalis flower extract~0.45–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that has some anti-oxidant and anti-bacterial properties. Can be irritating
More about Calendula officinalis flower extractCamellia sinensis leaf extract~0.55–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Can contain potent anti-oxidant compounds (abbreviated ECG, GCG, EGC, and EGCG) that might help protect the skin from free radicals. Can help calm down inflammation and has some anti-bacterial properties. Unfortunately, these antioxidants are unstable and lose their effectiveness very quickly in products. The concentration of the antioxidant compounds in the extract also tends to be low to be effective in topical formulation
More about Camellia sinensis leaf extractCurcuma 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 extractNelumbo nucifera flower extract~0.45–0.65%
Tamarindus indica fruit extract~0.45–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Trifolium pratense flower extract~0.45–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- High
Red clover flower extract. Can contain anti-oxidants but also potential irritant compounds
More about Trifolium pratense flower extractSodium hyaluronate~0.45–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin
More about Sodium hyaluronateHaberlea rhodopensis leaf extract~0.45–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant extract that if used in high concentration might help to neutralize free radicals in skin
More about Haberlea rhodopensis leaf extractPalmitoyl tripeptide-5~0.45–0.7%
- 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-5Yeast extract~0.45–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and might have some anti-oxidant and skin lightening properties. It can help calm down inflammation in skin
More about Yeast extractHydroxyethylcellulose~0.5–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to thicken product formulations and create gel-like textures
More about HydroxyethylcelluloseDipeptide-2~0.45–0.7%
- 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 Dipeptide-2Palmitoyl tripeptide-38~0.45–0.7%
- 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-38Malus domestica fruit cell culture extract~0.45–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Tocopherol~0.5–0.7%
- 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 TocopherolPalmitoyl tetrapeptide-7~0.5–0.75%
- 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 tetrapeptide-7Xanthan gum~0.5–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a thicker product consistency
More about Xanthan gumLecithin~0.5–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used mostly for creating emulsions - helping oil and water mix together. Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about LecithinBiotin~0.45–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Might have some moisturising properties. Is not effective when applied topically beyond some moisturizing effect
More about BiotinPhenoxyethanol~0.45–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolSodium benzoate~0.25–0.5%
Chlorhexidine digluconate~0.15–0.3%
Potassium sorbate~0.4–0.6%
Sodium citrate~0.35–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps to control the skin's pH level. Maintains the skin's natural film of amino-lactic acids and oils. Helps to preserve products
More about Sodium citrateSodium hydroxide~0.35–0.6%
Sodium glycolate~0.35–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Sodium formate~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Aloe barbadensis leaf juice~0.3–0.55%
- 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 juiceVitis vinifera fruit water~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Olea europaea fruit oil~0.3–0.55%
- 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 oilArctium lappa root extract~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- High
Plant extract. Has some anti-microbial and anti-oxidant properties. Can be irritating
More about Arctium lappa root extractCalendula officinalis flower extract~0.15–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that has some anti-oxidant and anti-bacterial properties. Can be irritating
More about Calendula officinalis flower extractCamellia sinensis leaf extract~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Can contain potent anti-oxidant compounds (abbreviated ECG, GCG, EGC, and EGCG) that might help protect the skin from free radicals. Can help calm down inflammation and has some anti-bacterial properties. Unfortunately, these antioxidants are unstable and lose their effectiveness very quickly in products. The concentration of the antioxidant compounds in the extract also tends to be low to be effective in topical formulation
More about Camellia sinensis leaf extractCurcuma longa root extract~0.15–0.25%
- 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 extractNelumbo nucifera flower extract~0.15–0.25%
Tamarindus indica fruit extract~0.15–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Trifolium pratense flower extract~0.15–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- High
Red clover flower extract. Can contain anti-oxidants but also potential irritant compounds
More about Trifolium pratense flower extractIngredient list view
Aloe barbadensis leaf juice powder, Water, Glycerin, Vitis vinifera fruit water, Olea europaea fruit oil, Polyglyceryl-10 pentaisostearate, Dimethicone, Propanediol, Polysorbate 20, Aminomethyl propanol, Ceteareth-20, Steareth-21, Beta vulgaris root extract, Carbomer, Caprylyl glycol, Cetyl esters, Saccharomyces/xylinum/black tea ferment, Acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer, Chenopodium quinoa seed extract, Pentylene glycol, Hesperidin methyl chalcone, Ethylhexylglycerin, Steareth-20, Citric acid, Hydroxypropyl cyclodextrin, Tetrasodium glutamate diacetate, Sodium hyaluronate crosspolymer, Biosaccharide gum-1, Arctium lappa root extract, Calendula officinalis flower extract, Camellia sinensis leaf extract, Curcuma longa root extract, Nelumbo nucifera flower extract, Tamarindus indica fruit extract, Trifolium pratense flower extract, Sodium hyaluronate, Haberlea rhodopensis leaf extract, Palmitoyl tripeptide-5, Yeast extract, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Dipeptide-2, Palmitoyl tripeptide-38, Malus domestica fruit cell culture extract, Tocopherol, Palmitoyl tetrapeptide-7, Xanthan gum, Lecithin, Biotin, Phenoxyethanol, Sodium benzoate, Chlorhexidine digluconate, Potassium sorbate, Sodium citrate, Sodium hydroxide, Sodium glycolate, Sodium formate, Aloe barbadensis leaf juice, Vitis vinifera fruit water, Olea europaea fruit oil, Arctium lappa root extract, Calendula officinalis flower extract, Camellia sinensis leaf extract, Curcuma longa root extract, Nelumbo nucifera flower extract, Tamarindus indica fruit extract, Trifolium pratense flower extract
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| Image skincareOrmedic Balancing Eye Lift GelYOUR PRODUCT | YEOUTHRadiance Eye Gel | |
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| Match | — | 51% |
| Price | $1.00 | $9.18+$8.18 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 5 of 15 |
| Key difference | — | Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1 |
| Irritancy | High | Low |
| Drying alcohol | — | — |
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Product summary
Judging from the ingredient list, "Image skincare - Ormedic Balancing Eye Lift Gel" works well for improving skin hydration The formulation is based on a combination of good humectants and emollients. Both are needed to increase the skin hydration level. Humectants in this product (biosaccharide gum-1, glycerin, sodium hyaluronate, sodium hyaluronate crosspolymer and caprylyl glycol) help to increase the water content in the upper layer of the skin. (These ingredients do so by "capturing" water molecules from the outside air or from within the deeper layers of the skin). Emollients in this formulation (palmitoyl tetrapeptide-7, dimethicone, cetyl esters, olea europaea fruit oil and caprylyl glycol) help to reduce the moisture loss from the skin. They also soften the skin surface and relieve the feeling of dryness and tightness.
Ingredient callouts
- We like that this moisturizer contains peptides (palmitoyl tripeptide-5 0.45% - 0.70%, palmitoyl tripeptide-38 0.45% - 0.70%, palmitoyl tetrapeptide-7 0.50% - 0.75% and dipeptide-2 0.45% - 0.70%). There are many different kind of Peptides and they are naturally present in our skin. They all are a combination of aminoacids. Some of them work as natural antibiotics, promote wound-healing and production of collagen. The science is still not settled on how effective Peptides are in skincare, but it is very likely that they have a benefit. Peptides might help restore the skin barrier and fight the signs of aging. At the very least, Peptides work as humectants: they attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improve its hydration.
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 high. 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.
Price
The product retails from 1.00$ up to 56.00$ in the United States, from 29.43£ up to 928.00£ in the United Kingdom and for 83.00CA$ in Canada.
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 20 studies and safety reviews.
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- 2Use of “natural” oils for moisturization: Review of olive, coconut, and sunflower seed oilonlinelibrary.wiley.com
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- 4Final Report on the Safety Assessment of Dimethicone Copolyoljournals.sagepub.com
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