Institut Esthederm Intensive Hyaluronic Acid Eye Contour Serum
Works for
Anti-agingAdenosine, Carnosine + 1 moreWorks well
“Benefits , Intensively moisturises (hyaluronic acid) to smooth fine lines and reduce crow's feet , Plumps up tear trough and illuminates the dark shadows (Anti-fatigue Technology) , Reduces dark circles and puffiness Directions In the morning and evening, either by itself or under the usual eye-contour cream.”
This product can help reduce and prevent fine lines and wrinkles, improve skin elasticity and firmness because it contains adenosine.
These ingredients in the product can also be helpful, even though there is less evidence for their effectiveness: carnosine.
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.
MoisturizingGlycerin, Ethylhexyl palmitate + 10 moreWorks
“Intensive Hyaluronic Acid Eye Contour Serum”
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: squalane, ethylhexyl palmitate.
Anti-oxidationSide benefit · Carnosine, Caffeine + 2 moreWorks well
This product contains antioxidants (carnosine) that can help neutralize free radicals in skin. By doing so, they can lessen the damage the skin gets from the UV light (sun).
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~40–60%
Glycerin~4–5.9%
- 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 GlycerinButylene glycol~3.5–5.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a nice product texture and help delivery of other ingredients. Might be somewhat helpful in attracting water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Butylene glycolEthylhexyl palmitate~2.8–4.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
An emollient that helps soften the skin and create a nice product texture
More about Ethylhexyl palmitateHydroxyethyl acrylate/sodium acryloyldimethyl taurate copolymer~2–3.1%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A gelling agent that thickens the product consistency and leaves the skin with a velvety finish
More about Hydroxyethyl acrylate/sodium acryloyldimethyl taurate copolymerSodium polyacrylate~1.8–2.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a gel-like product texture, as well as to stabilize emulsions
More about Sodium polyacrylateSodium hyaluronate~1.4–2.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin
More about Sodium hyaluronateSqualane~1.3–2%
- 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 SqualanePentylene glycol~1.1–1.6%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to preserve products, dissolve other ingredients and create a nice product texture
More about Pentylene glycolCaprylyl glycol~0.85–1.3%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture
More about Caprylyl glycolCarnosine~0.5–1.15%
- Irritation risk
- Low
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
More about Carnosine2-hexanol~0.4–0.95%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Caffeine~0.35–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Might be helpful in neutralizing free radicals. Can have a dehydration effect that might somewhat decrease the look of puffy eyes
More about CaffeineSodium citrate~0.35–0.8%
- 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 citrateGlyceryl acrylate/acrylic acid copolymer~0.3–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and provide a longer-lasting hydration. Can create a thicker product consistency
More about Glyceryl acrylate/acrylic acid copolymerPolysorbate 60~0.35–0.75%
Phenoxyethanol~0.3–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolSilica dimethyl silylate~0.3–0.75%
Propylene glycol~0.15–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- High
Helps oil and water mix together and can enhance the penetration of other ingredients into the skin. It can be irritating
More about Propylene glycolAdenosine~0.15–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Might help improve cell turnover and reduce inflammation in skin. One study shows that the ingredients might be able to help reduce dynamic wrinkles (for example, in the corners of the eyes or on the forehead)
More about AdenosineNeoruscogenin~0.15–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Sorbitan isostearate~0.15–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps oil and water mix together
More about Sorbitan isostearateRuscogenin~0.1–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Disodium adenosine triphosphate~0.1–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Hexylene glycol~0.1–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps create a more spreadable product texture
More about Hexylene glycolLaminaria digitata extract~0.1–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
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
More about Laminaria digitata extractWater~0.1–0.3%
Disodium adenosine triphosphate~0.05–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Carnosine~0.05–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
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
More about CarnosineMineral salts~0.05–0.15%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to thicked product formulations. Might help to add minerals to the surface of the skin
More about Mineral saltsIngredient list view
Water, Glycerin, Butylene glycol, Ethylhexyl palmitate, Hydroxyethyl acrylate/sodium acryloyldimethyl taurate copolymer, Sodium polyacrylate, Sodium hyaluronate, Squalane, Pentylene glycol, Caprylyl glycol, Carnosine, 2-hexanol, Caffeine, Sodium citrate, Glyceryl acrylate/acrylic acid copolymer, Polysorbate 60, Phenoxyethanol, Silica dimethyl silylate, Propylene glycol, Adenosine, Neoruscogenin, Sorbitan isostearate, Ruscogenin, Disodium adenosine triphosphate, Hexylene glycol, Laminaria digitata extract, Water, Disodium adenosine triphosphate, Carnosine, Mineral salts
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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.
| Institut EsthedermIntensive Hyaluronic Acid Eye Contour SerumYOUR PRODUCT | La Cure BeautéAge Fighter Eye Serum | Cha Ling L'esprit du ThéEye serum | GUERLAINThe Radiance Eye Serum | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 56% | 56% | 51% |
| Price | — | $23.21 | $99.41 | — |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 3 of 8 | 3 of 8 | 5 of 8 |
| Key difference | — | Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7 | Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract | Hexapeptide-2 |
| Irritancy | Low | Low | Low | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
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Product summary
"Institut Esthederm - Intensive Hyaluronic Acid Eye Contour Serum" is effective for: Anti-aging
This product could be helpful for: Moisturizing, but its actives are not the most effective or are not well-studied.
Ingredient callouts
- Adenosine 0.15% - 0.65%. It is a chemical present inside our skin cells. A clinical trial confirmed that topical application of Adenosine in a low concentration can reduce dynamic wrinkles (these are the wrinkles that appear with age in a places where our mimic is the most active, for example, in the corners of the eyes or on the forehead).
- Humectants (carnosine 0.05% - 0.20%, sodium hyaluronate 1.40% - 2.10%, glyceryl acrylate/acrylic acid copolymer 0.30% - 0.75%, glycerin 4.00% - 5.90% and carnosine 0.50% - 1.15%). These ingredients help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improve the skin hydration.
Price
The product retails for 34.00$ in the United States and from 31.50£ 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 8 studies and safety reviews.
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- 2Hyaluronic acid: A key molecule in skin agingncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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- 5Surfactants and experimental irritant contact dermatitisncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- 6Propylene Glycolpubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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