Kate Somerville Wrinkle Warrior Eye Visible Dark Circle Eraser
Works for
2 of 2 advertised claims delivered
Anti-aging2 ingredients credited for this claimStrong support
“Wrinkle Warrior Eye Visible Dark Circle Eraser”
This product can help reduce and prevent fine lines and wrinkles, improve skin elasticity and firmness because it contains adenosine.
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.
Moisturizing12 ingredients credited for this claimGood support
“Key Benefits A silky balm with a satin finish Easily absorbed Improves the skin's hydration levels around the eyes Reduces the appearance of dark circles and puffiness Minimises the look of crow's feet and fine lines UK200023222”
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 hyaluronic acid.
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: chondrus crispus extract, coco-caprylate/caprate.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy8 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%
Propanediol~4.4–6.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Acts as a solvent for other ingredients. Speeds up the absorption of other ingredients into the skin
More about PropanediolCoco-caprylate/caprate~3.4–5.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin without creating a greasy texture
More about Coco-caprylate/caprateButylene glycol~2.5–3.7%
- 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 glycolSodium acrylates copolymer~1.7–2.6%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to create a thicker product consistency
More about Sodium acrylates copolymerGlycerin~1.6–2.4%
- 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 GlycerinSaccharomyces cerevisiae extract~1.3–1.9%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A moisturizing ingredient that works as a humectant to attract water to the upper layer of the skin.
More about Saccharomyces cerevisiae extractMedicago sativa seed extract~1.2–1.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Hydrolyzed lupine protein~0.95–1.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Plankton extract~0.6–1.4%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
Can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Plankton extractHydrolyzed hyaluronic acid~0.45–1.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin. A version of it is naturally present in skin
More about Hydrolyzed hyaluronic acidSodium hyaluronate~0.4–0.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin
More about Sodium hyaluronateMethylglucoside phosphate~0.35–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Copper lysinate/prolinate~0.3–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Disodium acetyl glucosamine phosphate~0.2–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Chondrus crispus extract~0.2–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
Red algae extract that helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and create a nicer product consistency
More about Chondrus crispus extractAdenosine~0.2–0.75%
- 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 Adenosine1,2-hexanediol~0.15–0.6%
Sodium polyacrylate starch~0.15–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a thicker product consistency
More about Sodium polyacrylate starchLecithin~0.15–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used mostly for creating emulsions - helping oil and water mix together. Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about LecithinPeg-12 dimethicone~0.1–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and create a nice product texture
More about Peg-12 dimethiconeCaprylhydroxamic acid~0.1–0.3%
Disodium edta~0.05–0.25%
Phenoxyethanol~0.05–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolEthylhexylglycerin~0.05–0.15%
Sodium benzoate~0.05–0.15%
Gluconolactone~0.01–0.05%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A polyhydroxy acid (PHA) that helps shed the dead cells from the skin surface revealing smoother skin. Is believed to be genter than AHAs. It helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can stimulate production of skin's own hyaluronic acid resulting in improved hydration levels. It has been shown to be helpful against acne and clogged pores if used consistently (e.g over a period of 12 weeks) in high enough concentration. It can help reduce fine lines and wrinkles and improve skin tone with long-term application. Can help neutralize free radicals
More about GluconolactoneIngredient list view
Water, Propanediol, Coco-caprylate/caprate, Butylene glycol, Sodium acrylates copolymer, Glycerin, Saccharomyces cerevisiae extract, Medicago sativa seed extract, Hydrolyzed lupine protein, Plankton extract, Hydrolyzed hyaluronic acid, Sodium hyaluronate, Methylglucoside phosphate, Copper lysinate/prolinate, Disodium acetyl glucosamine phosphate, Chondrus crispus extract, Adenosine, 1,2-hexanediol, Sodium polyacrylate starch, Lecithin, Peg-12 dimethicone, Caprylhydroxamic acid, Disodium edta, Phenoxyethanol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Sodium benzoate, Gluconolactone
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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.
| Kate SomervilleWrinkle Warrior Eye Visible Dark Circle EraserYOUR PRODUCT | CaudalieResveratrol Lift Firming Eye-Gel Cream | JulepEye Care 101 - Eye Perfecting Stick | Beyou CosmeticsCaffeine Eye Cream | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 56% | 52% | 50% |
| Price | $70.00 | $33.62−$36.38 | $14.00−$56.00 | $18.99−$51.01 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 3 of 6 | 4 of 6 | 4 of 6 |
| Key difference | — | Acetyl Dipeptide-1 Cetyl Ester | Madecassoside | Niacinamide |
| Irritancy | Low | Low | Low | Low |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 20 studies and safety reviews.
- 1Safety Assessment of Alkyl Esters as Used in Cosmeticscir-safety.org
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- 4Efficacy of a New Topical Nano-hyaluronic Acid in Humansncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- 5Physiochemical properties and application of hyaluronic acid: a systematic reviewonlinelibrary.wiley.com
- 6Hyaluronic acid: A key molecule in skin agingncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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