INKEY USA Bio-Active Ceramide Eye Cream Duo
Works for
1 of 2 advertised claims delivered
Moisturizing11 ingredients credited for this claimStrong support
“Smooths fine lines, hydrates the eye contour, and visibly lifts and sculpts the eye area.”
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, castanea sativa seed extract.
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: butyrospermum parkii butter, caprylic/capric triglyceride.
The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: ceramide np
Anti-aging1 ingredient credited for this claimLimited support
“Smooths fine lines, hydrates the eye contour, and visibly lifts and sculpts the eye area.”
This product does not contain ingredients that are able to reduce fine lines and wrinkles or help with skin elasticity, but it can improve the look of the skin temporarily through moisturization. Well-moisturized skin might also be able to repair the sun damage better.This ingredient - butyrospermum parkii butter - could be helpful for preventing or repairing signs of aging in theory, but there is no evidence that it actually works.
This ingredient castanea sativa seed extract might be able to help neutralize free radicals in skin and help it fight off some of the sun damage.
Anti-oxidationNot advertised by the brand · 2 ingredients credited for this claimModerate support
This product contains antioxidants (castanea sativa seed 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?
Irritancy8 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~40–60%
Propanediol~4.8–7.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Acts as a solvent for other ingredients. Speeds up the absorption of other ingredients into the skin
More about PropanediolGlycerin~3.4–5.1%
- 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 GlycerinPolysilicone-11~2.7–4.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A silicone that forms a light film on the skin surface helping to bind water and temporarily absorb oils creating a matt and powdery feel
More about Polysilicone-11Butyrospermum parkii butter~2.1–3.2%
- 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 butterC10-18 triglycerides~1.7–2.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps soften the skin and attract water to its upper layer. Helps create nice product texture
More about C10-18 triglyceridesC12-15 alkyl benzoate~1.4–2.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Enhances the product texture and makes it more spreadable. Helps reduce water loss from the outer layer of skin. Extands the shelf life by preventing bacteria growth
More about C12-15 alkyl benzoateCaprylic/capric triglyceride~1.3–2%
- 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 triglyceridePentaerythrityl tetraisostearate~1–1.6%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to create a thicker product consistency
More about Pentaerythrityl tetraisostearateCetearyl olivate~0.8–1.2%
Sorbitan olivate~0.5–1.15%
Cetyl alcohol~0.5–1.15%
- 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 alcoholPhenoxyethanol~0.35–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolPolyacrylate-13~0.35–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a thicker product consistency and stabilize the product formulation
More about Polyacrylate-13Castanea sativa seed extract~0.3–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant extract that helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can help neutralize free radicals
More about Castanea sativa seed extractHydrogenated polyisobutene~0.35–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to improve the product consistency and soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Hydrogenated polyisobuteneCeramide np0.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A type of lipid similar to ceramides naturally present in skin. Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin and supports the skin barrier function to keep it hydrated. Can help to prevent inflammation in skin
More about Ceramide npEthylhexylglycerin~0.2–0.8%
Polyglyceryl-10 laurate~0.15–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps water and oil mix together
More about Polyglyceryl-10 laurateEthylhexyl palmitate~0.15–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
An emollient that helps soften the skin and create a nice product texture
More about Ethylhexyl palmitateSorbitan isostearate~0.1–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps oil and water mix together
More about Sorbitan isostearateSodium carbonate~0.1–0.45%
Potassium sorbate~0.05–0.25%
Laureth-12~0.05–0.3%
Barium sulfate~0.05–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Citric acid~0.01–0.05%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
More about Citric acidSodium hydroxide~0.01–0.1%
Ingredient list view
Unknown, Unknown, Water, Propanediol, Glycerin, Polysilicone-11, Butyrospermum parkii butter, C10-18 triglycerides, C12-15 alkyl benzoate, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Pentaerythrityl tetraisostearate, Cetearyl olivate, Sorbitan olivate, Cetyl alcohol, Phenoxyethanol, Polyacrylate-13, Castanea sativa seed extract, Hydrogenated polyisobutene, Ceramide np, Ethylhexylglycerin, Polyglyceryl-10 laurate, Ethylhexyl palmitate, Sorbitan isostearate, Sodium carbonate, Potassium sorbate, Laureth-12, Unknown, Barium sulfate, Citric acid, Sodium hydroxide
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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.
| INKEY USABio-Active Ceramide Eye Cream DuoYOUR PRODUCT | Shani Darden Skin CareIntensive Eye Renewal Cream | The INKEY List CABio-Active Ceramide Moisturizer | OSAJIKai Liberation Eye Cream | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 62% | 59% | 58% |
| Price | $16.00 | $69.00+$53.00 | $39.66+$23.66 | $78.79+$62.79 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 5 of 6 | 5 of 6 | 4 of 6 |
| Key difference | — | Niacinamide | Polymethylsilsesquioxane | Phytosphingosine |
| Irritancy | Low | Medium | Low | Low |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
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Sources cited in this review
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