Works for:
based on ingredients and %- Moisturizing
- Anti-aging
- Anti-oxidation
Can it cause trouble?
- Irritation risk: high
- Comedogenic risk ingredients: 3
Key actives
Product Summary
"KAPLAN MD SKINCARE - DC ULTIMATE HYDRATION FIRMING EYE SERUM" is effective for: Moisturizing
This product could be helpful for: Anti-aging, but its actives are not the most effective or are not well-studied.
Ingredient callouts
- Peptides (acetyl hexapeptide-8 3.10% - 3.80%). 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. They 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.
- Humectants (sodium acetylated hyaluronate 1.10% - 1.40%, sodium hyaluronate crosspolymer 1.40% - 1.70%, acetyl hexapeptide-8 3.10% - 3.80%, glycerin 4.00% - 4.90% and sodium hyaluronate 6.50% - 7.90%). These ingredients help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improve the skin hydration.
Works for
Moisturizing
What does the product description say?
DC ULTIMATE HYDRATION FIRMING EYE SERUM
Source: From product name
This product contains good ingredients to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. These ingredients are called "humectants": glycerin, sodium acetylated hyaluronate.
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: acetyl hexapeptide-8
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant
Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin
A type of hyaluronic acid that works as an excellent moisturizer by attracting water into the upper layer of the skin. Is typically feels less sticky on the skin compared to the usual hyaluronic acid
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin
Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin
A type of peptide. Peptides are excellent moisturizers and might be able support collagen production reducing fine lines and wrinkles
Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture
Used to preserve products, dissolve other ingredients and create a nice product texture
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can help improve skin barrier function
A salt derived from licorice. Works as an emollient to soften the upper layer of the skin and can help calm down inflammation. Might be helpful for skin lightening
Traditionally used to treat sunburns, dermatitis and inflammation, but evidence for its effectiveness is lacking. The extract can contain humectants that help attract water into the skin
Anti-aging
What does the product description say?
Created by world-renowned Beverly Hills dermatologist, Dr. Stuart Kaplan, The Ultimate Hydration Firming Eye Serum contains an exclusive Liquid Crystal ingredient, 4 types of Hyaluronic Acid, 3 Anti-Aging Peptides, Crushed Diamonds and a brand new 2-Layer, ’Pearl-within-a-Pearl’ Technology that visibly smooths away wrinkles, provides intense cellular hydration, and firms the skin to restore its youthful radiance.
Source: Kaplan MD
This product contains acetyl hexapeptide-8. 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.
A type of peptide. Peptides are excellent moisturizers and might be able support collagen production reducing fine lines and wrinkles
A plant extract that can help neutralize free radicals in skin. Can contain fragrand compounds like linalool that can be irritating
Anti-oxidation
This product contains antioxidants (camellia sinensis extract, ilex paraguariensis 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.
A plant extract that can help neutralize free radicals in skin. Can contain fragrand compounds like linalool that can be irritating
Tea extract. Might be helpful in neutralizing free radicals in skin
A plant extract that might have some anti-inflammatory properties, but solid evidence is lacking. It can be irritating
How honest is this product?
| Promise | Can it deliver? |
|---|---|
| Moisturizing | |
| Anti-aging |
Total Promises Fulfilled score: 87/100.
Potential irritants
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Key Actives
A salt derived from licorice. Works as an emollient to soften the upper layer of the skin and can help calm down inflammation. Might be helpful for skin lightening
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can help improve skin barrier function
A type of peptide. Peptides are excellent moisturizers and might be able support collagen production reducing fine lines and wrinkles
A plant extract that can help neutralize free radicals in skin. Can contain fragrand compounds like linalool that can be irritating
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant
Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin
A type of hyaluronic acid that works as an excellent moisturizer by attracting water into the upper layer of the skin. Is typically feels less sticky on the skin compared to the usual hyaluronic acid
Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin
Tea extract. Might be helpful in neutralizing free radicals in skin
Tea extract. Might be helpful in neutralizing free radicals in skin
Potential irritants
Plant extract that can have healing and anti-inflammatory properties. It is a potential allergen and can be irritating
A plant extract that might have some anti-inflammatory properties, but solid evidence is lacking. It can be irritating
A plant extract that can help neutralize free radicals in skin. Can contain fragrand compounds like linalool that can be irritating
Used as a fragrance. Can be irritating and cause photosensitivity
Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin
Traditionally used to treat sunburns, dermatitis and inflammation, but evidence for its effectiveness is lacking. The extract can contain humectants that help attract water into the skin
Helps evenly disperse other ingredients in a formulation and create an even layer on the surface of the skin
Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture
Used to improve stability of the formulation
Used to preserve products, dissolve other ingredients and create a nice product texture
Comedogenic ingredients
All ingredients
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant
A type of peptide. Peptides are excellent moisturizers and might be able support collagen production reducing fine lines and wrinkles
Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin
A type of hyaluronic acid that works as an excellent moisturizer by attracting water into the upper layer of the skin. Is typically feels less sticky on the skin compared to the usual hyaluronic acid
Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin
Does not have known skin benefits. Might help create an optical illusion of smoother skin
Traditionally used to treat sunburns, dermatitis and inflammation, but evidence for its effectiveness is lacking. The extract can contain humectants that help attract water into the skin
Tea extract. Might be helpful in neutralizing free radicals in skin
Plant extract that can have healing and anti-inflammatory properties. It is a potential allergen and can be irritating
A plant extract that might have some anti-inflammatory properties, but solid evidence is lacking. It can be irritating
Tea extract. Might be helpful in neutralizing free radicals in skin
A plant extract that can help neutralize free radicals in skin. Can contain fragrand compounds like linalool that can be irritating
Used as a fragrance. Can be irritating and cause photosensitivity
A salt derived from licorice. Works as an emollient to soften the upper layer of the skin and can help calm down inflammation. Might be helpful for skin lightening
Helps evenly disperse other ingredients in a formulation and create an even layer on the surface of the skin
Used to stabilize the product formulation and can help absorb oil
Acts as a solvent for other ingredients. Speeds up the absorption of other ingredients into the skin
Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
Used to improve stability of the formulation
Helps create a thicker or gel-like product texture. It is not a surfactant but can be used in gentle cleansing formulations
Used to preserve products, dissolve other ingredients and create a nice product texture
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can help improve skin barrier function
Ingredient list view
Water, Sodium hyaluronate, Glycerin, Acetyl hexapeptide-8, Sh-pentapeptide-35, Diacetyl, Brassica campestris extract, Sodium hyaluronate crosspolymer, Sodium acetylated hyaluronate, Hydrolyzed sodium hyaluronate, Diamond powder, Poria cocos extract, Macrocystis pyrifera extract, Cholesteryl isostearate, Cholesteryl nonanoate, Cholesteryl chloride, Aloe barbadensis leaf extract, Camellia sinensis extract, Salvia officinalis extract, Pelargonium graveolens extract, Melissa officinalis extract, Ginkgo biloba nut extract, Lavandula intermedia extract, Rosmarinus officinalis extract, Mentha piperita extract, Thymus vulgaris extract, Chamomilla recutita extract, Trifolium pratense extract, Rosa canina seed extract, Borago officinalis extract, Macrocystis pyrifera extract, Panax ginseng root extract, Camellia sinensis extract, Ilex paraguariensis leaf extract, Lippia citriodora leaf extract, Citrus limon fruit extract, Citrus grandis extract, Sambucus nigra extract, Fucus vesiculosus extract, Dipotassium glycyrrhizate, Methyl gluceth-10, Pvp, Ethylhexylglycerin, Maltodextrin, Propanediol, 1,2-hexanediol, Caprylyl glycol, Sodium hydroxide, Polysorbate 20, Phenoxyethanol, Trisodium ethylenediamine disuccinate, Disodium edta, Carbomer, Potassium sorbate, Pentylene glycol, Panthenol, Hydrolyzed vegetable protein
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