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2 of 2 advertised claims delivered
Anti-aging3 ingredients credited for this claimStrong evidence
“Enriched with Eye'Fective™, adenosine and licorice extract, this eye balm improves wrinkles and fine lines, enhances skin elasticity and brightens the eye region. Jeju fermented oil prevents water loss.”
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: acetyl hexapeptide-8.
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.
Moisturizing17 ingredients credited for this claimStrong evidence
“Contains Eye'Fective TM to deliver relief to under-eye skin Adenosine and Oil Soluble Licorice Extract improves skin elasticity and brightens skin Jeju Fermented Oil hydrates skin and prevents natural water loss”
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, hydrolyzed collagen.
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: helianthus annuus seed oil, hippophae rhamnoides oil.
The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: acetyl hexapeptide-8
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy9 strong irritants: Parfum, Benzyl benzoate + 7 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
ComedogenicClean of flagged comedogenic ingredientsNone flagged
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Ingredients
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Helianthus annuus seed oil~22–33%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A great emollient due to its high linoleic acid content. One of the most effective plant oils in helping skin hydration and repairing skin barrier function
More about Helianthus annuus seed oilPolyglyceryl-2 triisostearate~3.3–4.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin and create a nice product texture
More about Polyglyceryl-2 triisostearateCandelilla cera~4.5–6.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Prunus amygdalus dulcis seed~3.5–5.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Prunus amygdalus dulcis seedPyrus malus seed oil~2.7–4.1%
- Irritation risk
- High
Can contain essential oil that can be irritating. Can help to soften the upper layer of the skin. Might be helpful in neutralizing free radicals
More about Pyrus malus seed oilTriethylhexanoin~1.7–2.6%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about TriethylhexanoinTheobroma grandiflorum seed butter~1.4–2.2%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and might as well help to attract moisture to its upper layer
More about Theobroma grandiflorum seed butterOctyldodecanol~1.2–1.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that helps to soften the skin and create a pleasant product texture and stabilize the formulation
More about OctyldodecanolMicrocrystalline wax~1–1.5%
Glycyrrhiza glabra root extract~0.8–1.2%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant extract that can help lighten the skin and calm down inflammation. Might be helpful in neutralizing free radicals
More about Glycyrrhiza glabra root extractHippophae rhamnoides oil~0.5–1.2%
- Irritation risk
- High
A good emollient. Contains various ingredients including vitamins and fatty acids that could work in the skin to neutralize free radicals and minimize moisture loss - if enough of these compounds is able to penetrate the skin in an active form.
More about Hippophae rhamnoides oilEclipta prostrata extract~0.4–0.9%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that might help neutralize free radicals in skin. It can be irritating
More about Eclipta prostrata extractMelia azadirachta leaf extract~0.35–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that has anti-bacterial properties. Can be used to preserve the product. Can be irritating
More about Melia azadirachta leaf extractMoringa oleifera seed oil~0.35–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant oil that helps soften the upper layer of the skin. Is unlikely to be helpful in restoring skin barrier function due to the low content of linoleic acid
More about Moringa oleifera seed oilCaesalpinia spinosa fruit extract~0.2–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Bacillus ferment~0.2–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A product of bacterial fermentation. Can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Bacillus fermentCandida/garcinia cambogia ferment~0.2–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Kappaphycus alvarezii extract~0.15–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A red algae extract that can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and might have some antioxidant properties
More about Kappaphycus alvarezii extractOryza sativa germ oil~0.2–0.8%
Schisandra chinensis fruit extract~0.15–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A berry extract that might help neutralize free radicals on the surface of the skin
More about Schisandra chinensis fruit extractHydrolyzed collagen~0.35–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A typically plant-derived compound that is supposed mimic human collagen. Cannot penetrate the skin barrier so is not particularly useful in skincare products beyond attracting water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Hydrolyzed collagenLithospermum erythrorhizon root extract~0.15–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that might help neutralize free radicals in skin. Can be used for its fragrance
More about Lithospermum erythrorhizon root extractCrataegus monogyna flower extract~0.15–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Jasminum sambac flower extract~0.1–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Curcuma longa root extract~0.1–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that can contain an active compound curcumin, that may have some anti-inflammatory properties when applied to the skin, but solid research is lacking and the typical concentration used in skincare products is too low. Can be an irritant
More about Curcuma longa root extractTocopherol~0.2–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Pure form of vitamin E. Can help moisturise and protect the skin from free radicals. Often used to help stabilise other ingredients or the formula itself
More about TocopherolAdenosine~0.15–0.55%
- 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 AdenosineWater~0.15–0.55%
Propanediol~0.15–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Acts as a solvent for other ingredients. Speeds up the absorption of other ingredients into the skin
More about PropanediolGlycerin~0.15–0.6%
- 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 Glycerin1,2-hexanediol~0.15–0.5%
Butylene glycol~0.15–0.5%
- 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 glycolCitric acid~0.15–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
More about Citric acidEthylhexylglycerin~0.1–0.5%
Acetyl hexapeptide-8~0.15–0.65%
- 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 Acetyl hexapeptide-8Soluble proteoglycan~0.15–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Sodium dna~0.15–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Parfum~0.1–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumBenzyl benzoate~0.1–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- High
Fragrance with sweet balsamic smell. Help to preserve products and dissolve other ingredients. Could trigger allergic reactions and be irritating
More about Benzyl benzoateHexyl cinnamal~0.1–0.4%
Benzyl salicylate~0.1–0.35%
Hydroxycitronellal~0.05–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- High
A fragrance. A likely allergen and can be irritating
More about HydroxycitronellalCitronellol~0.1–0.3%
Linalool~0.05–0.3%
Alpha-isomethyl ionone~0.05–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- High
A fragrance. Potential allergen and can be irritating
More about Alpha-isomethyl iononeGardenia florida fruit extract~0.05–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- High
Used as a fragrance. Can be irritating.
More about Gardenia florida fruit extractIngredient list view
Helianthus annuus seed oil, Polyglyceryl-2 triisostearate, Candelilla cera, Prunus amygdalus dulcis seed, Pyrus malus seed oil, Triethylhexanoin, Theobroma grandiflorum seed butter, Octyldodecanol, Microcrystalline wax, Unknown, Glycyrrhiza glabra root extract, Unknown, Hippophae rhamnoides oil, Eclipta prostrata extract, Melia azadirachta leaf extract, Moringa oleifera seed oil, Caesalpinia spinosa fruit extract, Bacillus ferment, Candida/garcinia cambogia ferment, Kappaphycus alvarezii extract, Oryza sativa germ oil, Schisandra chinensis fruit extract, Hydrolyzed collagen, Lithospermum erythrorhizon root extract, Crataegus monogyna flower extract, Jasminum sambac flower extract, Curcuma longa root extract, Tocopherol, Adenosine, Water, Propanediol, Glycerin, 1,2-hexanediol, Butylene glycol, Citric acid, Ethylhexylglycerin, Acetyl hexapeptide-8, Soluble proteoglycan, Sodium dna, Parfum, Benzyl benzoate, Hexyl cinnamal, Benzyl salicylate, Hydroxycitronellal, Citronellol, Linalool, Alpha-isomethyl ionone, Gardenia florida fruit extract
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Product summary
"KAHI - Eye Balm" has a good moisturizing formula. 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 hexapeptide-8, glycerin, hydrolyzed collagen and butylene glycol) 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 (hippophae rhamnoides oil, hydrolyzed collagen, helianthus annuus seed oil, oryza sativa germ oil and moringa oleifera seed oil) 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
- This moisturizer also contains Peptides (acetyl hexapeptide-8 0.15% - 0.65%). 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.
- Adenosine 0.15% - 0.55%. It is a compound that in involved in many biological processes inside the skin cells. According one high-quality clinical trial, topical Adenosine in low concentrations can somewhat help improve "deep wrinkles" - the wrinkles that appear with age in places where our faces are most dynamic (for example, on the forehead or in the corners of the eyes).
Irritation risk
This moisturizer contains a bunch of common irritants, including ingredients that do not provide any known benefit for the skin. It might not be the best choice if your skin is sensitive. We assess the overall irritancy of this moisturizer to be high. 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 at around 43.90A$ in Australia, for 49.00CA$ in Canada, from 25.69$ up to 29.03$ in the United States and for 28.98£ 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 21 studies and safety reviews.
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