Kiehl's Mini Creamy Eye Treatment with Avocado
Works for
1 of 2 advertised claims delivered
Moisturizing13 ingredients credited for this claimGood evidence
“Our #1 hydrating eye cream delivers a pop of energy for tired, fatigued eyes.”
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:
copper pca, sodium pca.
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: butyrospermum parkii butter, persea gratissima oil.
Anti-aging1 ingredient credited for this claimLimited evidence
“Formulated with Avocado Oil , Beta-Carotene, and Sodium & Copper PCA, this brightening eye cream immediately improves the look and feel of under eye texture and dry fine lines through all day hydration.”
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 - butyrospermum parkii butter - could be helpful for preventing or repairing signs of aging in theory, but there is no evidence that it actually works.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy1 strong irritant: Sorbitan sesquioleateMedium risk
Comedogenic3 ingredients rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale3 flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~45–55%
Butyrospermum parkii butter~6.3–7.7%
- 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 butterButylene glycol~4.4–5.4%
- 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 glycolTridecyl stearate~3.4–4.2%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to create a thicker product consistency and soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Tridecyl stearateIsodecyl salicylate~2.6–3.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Peg-30 dipolyhydroxystearate~2.2–2.6%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oil and water mix together
More about Peg-30 dipolyhydroxystearateTridecyl trimellitate~1.8–2.2%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to create a thicker product consistency and soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Tridecyl trimellitatePersea gratissima oil~1.5–1.8%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
An emollient that helps soften the skin and could be helpful in repairing its barrier function
More about Persea gratissima oilIsocetyl stearoyl stearate~1.2–1.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Isocetyl stearoyl stearatePropylene glycol~0.95–1.15%
- Irritation risk
- High
Helps oil and water mix together and can enhance the penetration of other ingredients into the skin. It can be irritating
More about Propylene glycolDipentaerythrityl hexacaprylate/hexacaprate~0.7–1.05%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Sorbitan sesquioleate~0.6–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- High
Used to help oil and water mix together. Can be irritating
More about Sorbitan sesquioleateMagnesium sulfate~0.55–0.85%
Phenoxyethanol~0.5–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolHydrogenated castor oil~0.5–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant oil that can help soften the skin. It might be helpful in calming down inflammation, but solid research is lacking. Is often used in lip products to create the needed product consistency
More about Hydrogenated castor oilSodium pca~0.45–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Naturally present in skin and helps to attract water to its upper layer
More about Sodium pcaOzokerite~0.45–0.7%
Methylparaben~0.15–0.3%
Tocopheryl acetate~0.3–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A more stable but less bio-available form of vitamin E compared to Tocopherol. Might help moisturize and protect the skin from free radicals, but mostly used in low concentrations to stabilize other ingredients.
More about Tocopheryl acetateIsopropyl palmitate~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and create a thicker product consistency
More about Isopropyl palmitateDisodium edta~0.25–0.45%
Copper pca~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Copper pcaButylparaben~0.15–0.25%
Ethylparaben~0.15–0.3%
Propylparaben~0.15–0.25%
Zea mays oil~0.1–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
A good moisturizing plant oil. Due to the high linoleic acid content, it helps soften the upper layer of the skin, reduce water loss and support skin barrier function
More about Zea mays oilBeta-carotene~0.1–0.2%
Ingredient list view
Water, Butyrospermum parkii butter, Butylene glycol, Tridecyl stearate, Isodecyl salicylate, Peg-30 dipolyhydroxystearate, Tridecyl trimellitate, Persea gratissima oil, Isocetyl stearoyl stearate, Propylene glycol, Dipentaerythrityl hexacaprylate/hexacaprate, Sorbitan sesquioleate, Magnesium sulfate, Phenoxyethanol, Hydrogenated castor oil, Sodium pca, Ozokerite, Methylparaben, Tocopheryl acetate, Isopropyl palmitate, Disodium edta, Copper pca, Butylparaben, Ethylparaben, Propylparaben, Zea mays oil, Beta-carotene
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Product summary
"Kiehl's - Mini Creamy Eye Treatment with Avocado" could be helpful for: Moisturizing, but its actives are not the most effective or are not well-studied.
Ingredient callouts
- Humectants (copper pca 0.20% - 0.40% and sodium pca 0.45% - 0.65%). These ingredients help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improve the skin hydration.
Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 11 studies and safety reviews.
- 1
- 2Surfactants and experimental irritant contact dermatitisncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- 3Propylene Glycolpubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- 4Skin-sensitizing and irritant properties of propylene glycolonlinelibrary.wiley.com
- 5
- 6Safety Assessment of Magnesium Sulfate as Used in Cosmeticsncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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