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Anti-agingDipalmitoyl hydroxyproline, Butyrospermum parkii butterNot delivered
“Jan Marini C-ESTA Eye Repair Concentrate restores thin, delicate skin in the eye area and greatly reduces signs of aging.”
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 - dipalmitoyl hydroxyproline - could be helpful for preventing or repairing signs of aging in theory, but there is no evidence that it actually works.
This ingredient tocopheryl linoleate might be able to help neutralize free radicals in skin and help it fight off some of the sun damage.
MoisturizingSide benefit the brand mentions · Urea, Cyclomethicone + 7 moreWorks well
“C-ESTA Eye Repair Concentrate containing DAE Complex IVTM is a medically based breakthrough for rejuvenation and minimizing the thinner wrinkle prone eye area as well as minimizing further signs of aging.”
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:
cyclomethicone, 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: cyclomethicone, glyceryl stearate.
The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: urea
Anti-oxidationSide benefit · Tocopheryl linoleate, Pyridoxine hcl + 3 moreMay help
This product contains antioxidants (tocopheryl linoleate) 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?
Irritancy1 strong irritant: ParfumMedium risk
Comedogenic1 ingredient rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale1 flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~40–60%
Glyceryl stearate~5–7.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that softens the skin and forms a protective layer on its surface. Helps water and oil mix together
More about Glyceryl stearateCyclomethicone~3.6–5.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A type of silicone that leaves a nice silky finish on the skin and can help soften its upper layer
More about CyclomethiconeUrea~2.8–4.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Naturally present in skin (urea makes up about 7% of natural moisturizing factors in skin). Attracts water to the upper layer of the skin. Also has a positive effect on the skin barrier beyond the humectant action. Can enhance penetration of other ingredients. Is an exfoliating ingredient when used in high concentrations
More about UreaPolysorbate 20~2.2–3.2%
Sodium hyaluronate~1.8–2.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin
More about Sodium hyaluronateHexyl laurate~1.5–2.3%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and create a nice product consistency
More about Hexyl lauratePeg-20 stearate~1.3–1.9%
Phenoxyethanol~0.5–1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolButylparaben~0.2–0.4%
Ethylparaben~0.2–0.4%
Propylparaben~0.2–0.4%
Methylparaben~0.15–0.3%
Glycerin~0.35–0.85%
- 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 GlycerinCaprylic/capric triglyceride~0.35–0.8%
- 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 triglycerideMangifera indica seed oil~0.3–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Butyrospermum parkii butter~0.2–0.75%
- 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 butterZinc sulfate~0.15–0.65%
Pyridoxine hcl~0.1–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Might help neutralize free radicals in skin
More about Pyridoxine hclDipalmitoyl hydroxyproline~0.1–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Is claimed to stimulate collagen and elastin production, as well as work as an anti-oxidant. There is however not enough evidence for its effectiveness
More about Dipalmitoyl hydroxyprolineTocopheryl linoleate~0.1–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A relative of vitamin E (Tocopherol). It can have an anti-oxidant effect in skin and/or to stabilize the product fromulation. It could be irritating but most of the reported allergy and irritation cases appeared in one geographic location (Switzerland) in 1992, and might be due to the quality issues in manufacturing of a particular batch of the ingredient
More about Tocopheryl linoleateTitanium dioxide~0.15–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Works as a UV filter when used in high concentrations. It is photostable and is effective mostly against the UVB light, with some protection in the UVA range. In small concentrations, used for its ability to improve the color of cosmetic products. Is usually well tolerated by the skin
More about Titanium dioxideSodium metabisulfite~0.1–0.2%
Ubidecarenone~0.05–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A less bioavailable form of coQ10 (compared to ubiquinone)
More about UbidecarenoneParfum~0.05–0.1%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumDisodium edta~0.01–0.05%
Ingredient list view
Water, Unknown, Glyceryl stearate, Cyclomethicone, Urea, Polysorbate 20, Sodium hyaluronate, Hexyl laurate, Peg-20 stearate, Phenoxyethanol, Butylparaben, Ethylparaben, Propylparaben, Methylparaben, Glycerin, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Mangifera indica seed oil, Butyrospermum parkii butter, Zinc sulfate, Pyridoxine hcl, Dipalmitoyl hydroxyproline, Tocopheryl linoleate, Titanium dioxide, Sodium metabisulfite, Ubidecarenone, Parfum, Disodium edta
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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.
| Jan MariniC-ESTA Eye Repair ConcentrateYOUR PRODUCT | skinChemistsDr H Hyaluronic Acid Anti Ageing Eye Serum | Elizabeth GrantHydra Cell Active Eye Repair Serum | Elizabeth ArdenPREVAGE Anti-Aging Eye Serum | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 57% | 53% | 52% |
| Price | $102.00 | — | — | $105.22+$3.22 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 5 of 8 | 4 of 8 | 4 of 8 |
| Key difference | — | Retinyl Palmitate | Panthenol | Acetyl Tetrapeptide-5 |
| Irritancy | Medium | Medium | Medium | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
| View product | Shop | Shop | Shop |
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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.
- 1Topical urea in skincare: A reviewpubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- 2Hyaluronic acid: A key molecule in skin agingncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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- 5Safety Assessment of Zinc Salts as Used in Cosmeticscir-safety.org
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