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MoisturizingGlycerin, Squalane + 10 moreWorks
“Antioxidant Spirulina, Blackcurrant Leaf, and powerful humectants boost moisture for a smoother, firmer looking appearance.”
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, hydrolyzed 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: caprylic/capric triglyceride, simmondsia chinensis seed oil.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy2 strong irritants: Arnica montana flower extract, Hamamelis virginiana leaf extractMedium 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%
Propanediol~5.2–6.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Acts as a solvent for other ingredients. Speeds up the absorption of other ingredients into the skin
More about PropanediolMaltodextrin~4.1–5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to stabilize the product formulation and can help absorb oil
More about MaltodextrinDicaprylyl ether~3.1–3.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin while creating a non-greasy feel on the skin. Helps to dissolve other ingredients
More about Dicaprylyl etherPolyglyceryl-6 distearate~2.3–2.8%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oil and water mix together while softening the upper layer of the skin
More about Polyglyceryl-6 distearateGlycerin~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 GlycerinSqualane~1.7–2.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An oil naturally present in skin. Works as an emollient to soften the skin and form a protective layer on its surface without a greasy feeling.
More about SqualaneSimmondsia chinensis seed oil~1.5–1.8%
- 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 oilCaprylic/capric triglyceride~1.3–1.5%
- 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 triglycerideCetyl alcohol~1.1–1.3%
- 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 alcoholPyrus sorbus bud extract~0.7–1.05%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Ribes nigrum fruit extract~0.6–0.9%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A fruit extract that might have some anti-oxidant effect in skin
More about Ribes nigrum fruit extractArnica montana flower extract~0.5–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that can be irritating. It can have some anti-bacterial properties, but there are no evidence of a beneficial effect for skin
More about Arnica montana flower extractSpirulina maxima extract~0.5–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
Aesculus hippocastanum seed extract~0.45–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- High
Plant extract. Might have some anti-oxidant properties. Can be irritating
More about Aesculus hippocastanum seed extractCentaurea cyanus flower extract~0.45–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that might have antibacterial effect and help neutralize free radicals
More about Centaurea cyanus flower extractHamamelis virginiana leaf extract~0.45–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that can help calm down inflammation in skin. Can, however, itself be irritating
More about Hamamelis virginiana leaf extractChamomilla recutita flower extract~0.4–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- High
Plant extract that can have healing and anti-inflammatory properties. It is a potential allergen and can be irritating
More about Chamomilla recutita flower extractTocopherol~0.35–0.6%
- 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 TocopherolGalactaric acid~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Phytic acid~0.3–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
An alpha-hydroxy acid (AHA), but is mostly used to stabilize product formulations in cosmetics
More about Phytic acidJojoba esters~0.3–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
An emollient made of jojoba oil. Helps soften the skin and support its barrier function
More about Jojoba estersGlyceryl undecylenate~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oil and water mix together and helps preserve the product formulation
More about Glyceryl undecylenatePolyglyceryl-3 beeswax~0.25–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps water and oil mix together. Could be an allergen (beeswax)
More about Polyglyceryl-3 beeswaxHydrolyzed hyaluronic acid~0.15–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin. A version of it is naturally present in skin
More about Hydrolyzed hyaluronic acidSodium dehydroacetate~0.1–0.2%
Carrageenan~0.15–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
Helps thicken the product formula and create a nice product formulation
More about CarrageenanSclerotium gum~0.1–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create gel-like formulas and stabilize emulsions
More about Sclerotium gumGluconolactone~0.05–0.15%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A polyhydroxy acid (PHA) that helps shed the dead cells from the skin surface revealing smoother skin. Is believed to be genter than AHAs. It helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can stimulate production of skin's own hyaluronic acid resulting in improved hydration levels. It has been shown to be helpful against acne and clogged pores if used consistently (e.g over a period of 12 weeks) in high enough concentration. It can help reduce fine lines and wrinkles and improve skin tone with long-term application. Can help neutralize free radicals
More about GluconolactonePotassium sorbate~0.1–0.15%
Sodium benzoate~0.05–0.1%
Ingredient list view
Water, Propanediol, Maltodextrin, Dicaprylyl ether, Polyglyceryl-6 distearate, Glycerin, Squalane, Simmondsia chinensis seed oil, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Cetyl alcohol, Pyrus sorbus bud extract, Ribes nigrum fruit extract, Arnica montana flower extract, Spirulina maxima extract, Aesculus hippocastanum seed extract, Centaurea cyanus flower extract, Hamamelis virginiana leaf extract, Chamomilla recutita flower extract, Tocopherol, Galactaric acid, Phytic acid, Jojoba esters, Glyceryl undecylenate, Polyglyceryl-3 beeswax, Hydrolyzed hyaluronic acid, Sodium dehydroacetate, Carrageenan, Sclerotium gum, Gluconolactone, Potassium sorbate, Sodium benzoate
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| Match | — | 35% | 35% | 33% |
| Price | $48.00 | $58.29+$10.29 | $13.21−$34.79 | — |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 5 of 7 | 3 of 7 | 3 of 7 |
| Key difference | — | Niacinamide | Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7 | Anhydroxylitol |
| Irritancy | Medium | Medium | Medium | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
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Product summary
"Indie Lee - I-Waken Eye Serum" could be helpful for: Moisturizing, but its actives are not the most effective or are not well-studied.
Ingredient callouts
- Humectants (sodium hyaluronate 0.15% - 0.65% and glycerin 3.30% - 5.00%). These ingredients help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improve the skin hydration.
About the brand
According to Cruelty-Free Kitty "Indie Lee" is cruelty free and so is its parent company.
Price
The product retails for 48.00$ in the United States and from 30.00£ up to 45.00£ in the United Kingdom.
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 26 studies and safety reviews.
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