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Institut Esthederm Esthe-White System Youth Lightening Eye Contour Care

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Anti-aging
Anti-oxidation
Moisturizing
Evens skin tone

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Key actives

Acetyl glucosamine 1.9% - 2.3%Asiaticoside 0.15% - 0.25%

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Product summary

Based on the ingredient list, "Institut Esthederm - Esthe-White System Youth Lightening Eye Contour Care" can work well for skin moisturization. As we expect from a proper moisturizer, the formula includes a combo of effective humectants and emollients. These are the two different types of ingredients that are essential for improving the skin hydration and supporting a healthy skin barrier. Humectants in this product (acetyl glucosamine, carnosine, glycerin, saccharide isomerate and sodium lactate) 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, palmitoyl tripeptide-1, peg-10 dimethicone, cyclopentasiloxane and batyl alcohol) help to reduce the moisture loss from the skin. They also soften the skin surface and relieve the feeling of dryness and tightness.

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This moisturizer also contains Peptides (palmitoyl tetrapeptide-7 0.20% - 0.35% and palmitoyl tripeptide-1 0.20% - 0.35%). 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 they are 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.
Actives derived from an extract of the Centella Asiatica plant (also known as Gotu Kola) - asiatic acid 0.20% - 0.35%, madecassic acid 0.20% - 0.35% and asiaticoside 0.15% - 0.25% The Centella Asiatica Actives help strengthen and restore the skin barrier, decrease inflammation in skin and neutralize free radicals. They also can help to reduce scarring. The good news is that these actives work even in low concentrations.

This product contains ingredients that could be beneficial, but their concentrations are too low in this formulation: vitamin e, lecithin, caprylic/capric triglyceride, stearic acid and titanium dioxide

Irritation risk

There are some common irritants in this product, including ingredients that do not have benefits for the skin. We assess the overall irritancy of this moisturizer to be medium. 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.

What can the product work for?

Anti-aging

What does the product description say?

It diminishes gradually the irregularities that hinder the luminosity of the complexion and smoothes lastingly the skin grain;it softens wrinkles, dark circles and bags thanks to the Repair Technology, associated to a cocktail of draining actives, restructures the fragile area of the eye contour and visibly reduces the appearance of dark circles and bags.Immediately the look is instantly increased, the tiredness traces fade.

Source: Cocoon Center

This product can help reduce and prevent fine lines and wrinkles, improve skin elasticity and firmness because it contains acetyl glucosamine.

These ingredients in the product can also be helpful, even though there is less evidence for their effectiveness: ascorbyl glucoside, asiaticoside, carnosine, creatine, palmitoyl tetrapeptide-7, palmitoyl tripeptide-1.

Keep in mind that it typically takes at least 6 weeks to notice any results because the changes that are needed to improve fine lines and elasticity happen in the deeper layers of the skin. No topical anti-aging product can “erase” wrinkles or fully reverse signs of aging.

acetyl glucosamine 1.9% - 2.3%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

An effective moisturizing ingredient that also has been shown to be effective in evening out the skin tone and reducing hyperpigmentation. It can help somewhat reduce wrinkles in skin

palmitoyl tripeptide-1 0.2% - 0.35%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: MEDIUM

A type of peptide. Peptides are excellent moisturizers and might be able support collagen production reducing fine lines and wrinkles

palmitoyl tetrapeptide-7 0.2% - 0.35%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: MEDIUM

A type of peptide. Peptides are excellent moisturizers and might be able support collagen production reducing fine lines and wrinkles

Evens skin tone

This product can help reduce hypepigmentation and even out the skin tone because it contains the following effective ingredients: acetyl glucosamine

The following ingredient (ingredients) in this product might be helpful, but there is no evidence to confirm that it actually can help even out the skin tone: ascorbyl glucoside, glycyrrhiza glabra root extract.

Keep in mind that you would need to apply any topical skincare targetted at hypigmentation consistently for a couple of months to get a result. No topical skincare product can help get rid of hyperpigmentation (including post-acne marks and age spots) instantly.

acetyl glucosamine 1.9% - 2.3%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

An effective moisturizing ingredient that also has been shown to be effective in evening out the skin tone and reducing hyperpigmentation. It can help somewhat reduce wrinkles in skin

ascorbyl glucoside 1.2% - 1.5%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: MEDIUM

A vitamin C derivative that is more stable but less potent than pure form of vitamin C. Has a potential to boost collagen production, nutralise free radicals and reduce hyperpigmentation, but the required concentration is likely to be much higher than for the pure form of vitamin C, limiting the ingredient's effectiveness in products

glycyrrhiza glabra root extract 0.15% - 0.3%

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Concentration: Effectiveness: LOW

A plant extract that can help lighten the skin and calm down inflammation. Might be helpful in neutralizing free radicals

Moisturizing

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: carnosine, 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: peg-10 dimethicone, cyclopentasiloxane.

The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: acetyl glucosamine, palmitoyl tetrapeptide-7, palmitoyl tripeptide-1

acetyl glucosamine 1.9% - 2.3%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

An effective moisturizing ingredient that also has been shown to be effective in evening out the skin tone and reducing hyperpigmentation. It can help somewhat reduce wrinkles in skin

glycerin 3.9% - 4.8%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

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

madecassic acid 0.2% - 0.35%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

An active compound of Centella Asiatica plant extract. In combination with other active compounds of Centella Asiatica extract (asiaticoside, madecasosside and asiatic acid), madecassic acid has been shown to be helpful in wound-healing, restoring skin barrier function and supporting collagen production in skin. It can, however, itself be irritating

Anti-oxidation

This product contains antioxidants (asiaticoside, carnosine, superoxide dismutase) that can help neutralize free radicals in skin. By doing so, they can lessen the damage the skin gets from the UV light (sun).

The following ingredients - ascorbyl glucoside, creatine also can have an antioxidant effect, but there is less evidence to confirm their effectiveness in skin.

superoxide dismutase 0.1% - 0.2%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

An antioxidant enzyme that is naturally present in skin. It can help support skin barrier function and reduce inflammation in skin. It is used in topical medications for inflammatory skin conditions including atopic dermatitis (eczema) and psoriasis. There are three types of natural Superoxide Dismutase in human skin. The compound used in topical treatments and cosmetics are mimics of typically one of these natural variants

asiaticoside 0.15% - 0.25%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

An active compound of Centella Asiatica plant extract. In combination with other active compounds of Centella Asiatica extract (madecasosside, asiatic acid and madecassic acid), asiaticoside has been shown to be helpful in wound-healing, restoring skin barrier function and supporting collagen production in skin. It can, however, itself be irritating

carnosine 0.15% - 0.3%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

A type of peptide. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin. It can help neutralize free radicals in skin combatting the sun damage

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Ingredients & concentrations

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Key Actives

acetyl glucosamine 1.9% - 2.3%

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Works for: Evens skin tone, Anti-aging, Moisturizing, Exfoliation

An effective moisturizing ingredient that also has been shown to be effective in evening out the skin tone and reducing hyperpigmentation. It can help somewhat reduce wrinkles in skin

asiaticoside 0.15% - 0.25%

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Works for: Anti-oxidation, Moisturizing, Anti-aging, Reduces irritation

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Potential irritants

escin 0.2% - 0.35%

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Works for: Anti-oxidation

A compound obtained from horse chestnut. It is claimed that this chemical can improve circulation, but there is no evidence available that it works in skin

parfum 0.15% - 0.3%

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An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients

Comodogenic ingredients

laminaria digitata extract 0.15% - 0.3%

Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High

Works for: Moisturizing, Anti-oxidation, Anti-aging

Seaweed extract that helps the skin to attract water and make it more smooth for touch. Also shows promise of anti-aging properties, but good research is lacking at the moment

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water 45% - 55%

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Plain old water

cyclopentasiloxane 6.3% - 7.8%

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Works for: Moisturizing, Mattifying

A silicone that helps improve the product texture and spreadability. Can absorb oil creating a short-term mattifying effect on the skin

glycerin 3.9% - 4.8%

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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

Ingredient list view

Water, Cyclopentasiloxane, Glycerin, Cyclohexasiloxane, Butylene glycol, Acetyl glucosamine, Peg-10 dimethicone, Disteardimonium hectorite, Ascorbyl glucoside, Dimethicone/vinyl dimethicone crosspolymer, Tocopheryl acetate, Titanium dioxide, Ci 77891, Pentylene glycol, Chlorphenesin, 1,2-hexanediol, Caprylyl glycol, Caffeine, Creatine, Disodium edta, Sodium citrate, Propylene carbonate, Iron oxides, Ci 77492, Sodium hydroxide, Escin, Parfum, Mica, Batyl alcohol, Stearic acid, Propylene glycol, Silica, Iron oxides, Ci 77491, Hydrogenated lecithin, Carbomer, Saccharide isomerate, Sodium lactate, Glycyrrhiza glabra root extract, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Lecithin, Polysorbate 20, Iron oxides, Ci 77499, Carnosine, Asiaticoside, Madecassic acid, Tocopherol, Asiatic acid, Disodium adenosine triphosphate, Laminaria digitata extract, Palmitoyl tripeptide-1, Phenoxyethanol, Palmitoyl tetrapeptide-7, Superoxide dismutase, Tromethamine

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Key ingredients	madecassic acid ascorbyl glucoside +17 more	Common: madecassic acid palmitoyl tetrapeptide-7 +5 more Other: madecassoside adenosine +10 more	Common: palmitoyl tetrapeptide-7 palmitoyl tripeptide-1 +3 more Other: paraffinum liquidum palmitoyl hexapeptide-12 +3 more	Common: palmitoyl tripeptide-1 acetyl glucosamine +4 more Other: acetyl octapeptide-3 tetrahexyldecyl ascorbate +21 more	Common: palmitoyl tripeptide-1 palmitoyl tetrapeptide-7 +3 more Other: castanea sativa seed extract methyl methacrylate crosspolymer +1 more	Common: palmitoyl tetrapeptide-7 palmitoyl tripeptide-1 +4 more Other: niacinamide petrolatum +8 more	Common: palmitoyl tetrapeptide-7 palmitoyl tripeptide-1 +2 more Other: madecassoside niacinamide +10 more	Common: palmitoyl tetrapeptide-7 palmitoyl tripeptide-1 +5 more Other: tripeptide-1 hexapeptide-11 +19 more	Common: palmitoyl tripeptide-1 palmitoyl tetrapeptide-7 +3 more Other: helianthus annuus seed oil jojoba esters	Common: acetyl glucosamine palmitoyl tetrapeptide-7 +4 more Other: palmitoyl oligopeptide dimethicone +2 more	Common: ascorbyl glucoside palmitoyl tetrapeptide-7 +5 more Other: dipeptide-2 acetyl dipeptide-1 cetyl ester +5 more
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Potential Irritants	propylene glycol Has skin benefit? parfum Has skin benefit? +16 more	asiatic acid Has skin benefit? madecassic acid Has skin benefit? +14 more	albizia julibrissin bark extract Has skin benefit? sodium lactate Has skin benefit? +2 more	gelidiella acerosa extract Has skin benefit? potassium sorbate Has skin benefit? +23 more	propylene glycol Has skin benefit? arctium lappa root extract Has skin benefit? +8 more	benzoic acid Has skin benefit? trisodium ethylenediamine disuccinate Has skin benefit? +7 more	pancratium maritimum extract Has skin benefit? n-hydroxysuccinimide Has skin benefit? +13 more	phenethyl alcohol Has skin benefit? decyl glucoside Has skin benefit? +12 more	disodium edta Has skin benefit? acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer Has skin benefit? +6 more	ci 19140 Has skin benefit? chlorphenesin Has skin benefit? +7 more	hesperidin methyl chalcone Has skin benefit? panax ginseng root extract Has skin benefit? +17 more
All ingredients	water Has skin benefit? cyclopentasiloxane Has skin benefit? +54 more	centella asiatica extract Has skin benefit? water Has skin benefit? +42 more	water Has skin benefit? caprylic/capric triglyceride Has skin benefit? +30 more	water Has skin benefit? tridecyl trimellitate Has skin benefit? +71 more	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +29 more	water Has skin benefit? propanediol Has skin benefit? +32 more	water Has skin benefit? butylene glycol Has skin benefit? +28 more	water Has skin benefit? isononyl isononanoate Has skin benefit? +71 more	water Has skin benefit? jojoba esters Has skin benefit? +25 more	water Has skin benefit? dimethicone Has skin benefit? +32 more	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +54 more

PRODUCT REVIEW

Institut Esthederm Esthe-White System Youth Lightening Eye Contour Care

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Anti-aging

What does the product description say?

Evens skin tone

Moisturizing

Anti-oxidation

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