Jordan Samuel The Performance Eye Gel
Works for
1 of 1 advertised claim delivered
MoisturizingPalmitoyl tripeptide-38, Glycerin + 7 moreStrong evidence
“Debuting a calming and correcting treatment for your eye contours, Jordan Samuel Skins The Performance Eye Gel is the perfect hydrating and illuminating pick-me-up.”
This product contains good ingredients to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. These ingredients are called "humectants": glycerin, glyceryl acrylate/acrylic acid copolymer.
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. If the air is dry, humectants can speed up the moisture loss from the skin. This is why it is a good idea to use another product on top of this one to help "seal in" the moisture (look for ingredients like dimethicone, squalane, oils and butters).
The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: palmitoyl tripeptide-38
Anti-oxidationNot advertised by the brand · Camellia sinensis leaf extract, Asparagopsis armata extract + 2 moreModerate evidence
This product contains antioxidants (camellia sinensis leaf 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.
Anti-agingNot advertised by the brand · Palmitoyl tripeptide-38, Camellia sinensis leaf extractModerate evidence
This product contains palmitoyl tripeptide-38. This ingredient might be able to help reduce and prevent fine lines and wrinkles, improve skin elasticity and firmness, but there is not enough evidence that it actually works.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy1 strong irritant: Chrysanthellum indicum extractMedium risk
ComedogenicClean of flagged comedogenic ingredientsNone flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~40–60%
Glycerin~4.6–6.9%
- 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 GlycerinGlyceryl acrylate/acrylic acid copolymer~3.4–5%
- 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 copolymer1,2-hexanediol~1.4–2.1%
Sorbitol~2–3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improves the product texture
More about SorbitolButylene glycol~1.5–2.3%
- 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 glycolCaffeine~1.3–1.9%
- 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 CaffeineCamellia sinensis leaf extract~1–1.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Can contain potent anti-oxidant compounds (abbreviated ECG, GCG, EGC, and EGCG) that might help protect the skin from free radicals. Can help calm down inflammation and has some anti-bacterial properties. Unfortunately, these antioxidants are unstable and lose their effectiveness very quickly in products. The concentration of the antioxidant compounds in the extract also tends to be low to be effective in topical formulation
More about Camellia sinensis leaf extractPalmitoyl tripeptide-38~0.85–1.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A type of peptide. Peptides are excellent moisturizers and might be able support collagen production reducing fine lines and wrinkles
More about Palmitoyl tripeptide-38Hydroxyacetophenone~0.45–1%
Asparagopsis armata extract~0.35–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Red seaweed extract. Can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and might have some antioxidant effect
More about Asparagopsis armata extractHydroxypropyl cyclodextrin~0.35–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to stabilize product formulations and help soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Hydroxypropyl cyclodextrinAscophyllum nodosum extract~0.1–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Brown seaweed extract. Can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and might have some antioxidant effect
More about Ascophyllum nodosum extractChrysanthellum indicum extract~0.1–0.35%
Mica~0.05–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Creates an illusion of smoother and more radiant skin tone. Adds shimmer to the skin by reflecting light
More about MicaPhenoxyethanol~0.05–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolCi 77891~0.01–0.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Ingredient list view
Water, Glycerin, Glyceryl acrylate/acrylic acid copolymer, 1,2-hexanediol, Sorbitol, Butylene glycol, Caffeine, Camellia sinensis leaf extract, Palmitoyl tripeptide-38, Hydroxyacetophenone, Asparagopsis armata extract, Hydroxypropyl cyclodextrin, Ascophyllum nodosum extract, Chrysanthellum indicum extract, Mica, Phenoxyethanol, Ci 77891
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Worth comparing, line by line.
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.
| Jordan SamuelThe Performance Eye GelYOUR PRODUCT | Paula's choiceRESIST Anti-Aging Eye Gel | BorgheseOcchi Ristorativo Eye Creme | YEOUTHRadiance Eye Gel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 59% | 57% | 57% |
| Price | $48.24 | — | $67.00+$18.76 | $9.18−$39.06 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 3 of 7 | 2 of 7 | 2 of 7 |
| Key difference | — | Caprooyl Tetrapeptide-3 | Collagen Amino Acids | Dipeptide-2 |
| Irritancy | Medium | Low | Low | Low |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
| View product | Shop | Shop | Shop |
Product summary
"Jordan Samuel - The Performance Eye Gel" is a well-rounded moisturizing product. To work well, any moisturizer needs to include a combination of water-binding and emollient ingredients. Jordan Samuel - The Performance Eye Gel ticks this box. Glycerin, glyceryl acrylate/acrylic acid copolymer, butylene glycol and sorbitol in this product (humectants) attract water molecules to the upper layer of the skin (the water comes from the outside air or from the deeper layers of the skin if the air is dry). Emollients in this formulation (hydroxypropyl cyclodextrin) help to reduce the moisture loss from the skin. They also soften the skin surface and relieve the feeling of dryness and tightness.
Ingredient callouts
- We like that this moisturizer contains peptides (palmitoyl tripeptide-38 0.85% - 1.25%). There are many different kind of Peptides and they are naturally present in our skin. They all are a combination of aminoacids. Some of them work as natural antibiotics, promote wound-healing and production of collagen. The science is still not settled on how effective Peptides are in skincare, but it is very likely that they have a benefit. Peptides might help restore the skin barrier and fight the signs of aging. At the very least, Peptides work as humectants: they attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improve its hydration.
Irritation risk
This formulation includes some common irritants, including ingredients that do not provide a benefit 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.
Price
The product retails for 34.00£ in the United Kingdom.
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Sources cited in this review
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