Works for
Anti-agingAdenosine, NiacinamideWorks well
“As the patches work their magic, you’ll notice a brighter, more youthful appearance, thanks to the clarifying properties of papaya that help to reduce the appearance of pores.”
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.
MoisturizingGlycerin, Chondrus crispus powder + 10 moreWorks
“Elevate your self-care moments with KOCOSTAR’s tropical eye patches and unveil a refreshed, moisturized look that radiates health and beauty.”
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:
allantoin, glycerin.
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: ricinus communis seed oil.
Evens skin toneNiacinamideNot delivered
Effective ingredients missing or their concentration is too low
Anti-oxidationNot advertised by the brand · Ficus carica fruit extract, Caffeine + 7 moreMay help
This product contains antioxidants (ficus carica fruit 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.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy9 strong irritants: Carica papaya fruit extract, Citrus paradisi fruit extract + 7 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
Comedogenic1 ingredient rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale1 flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~45–55%
Glycerin~4.7–5.7%
- 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 GlycerinChondrus crispus powder~4.1–5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
A powder from red algae extract that helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and create a nicer product consistency
More about Chondrus crispus powderButylene glycol~3–3.7%
- 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 glycolCeratonia siliqua gum~2.4–2.9%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to stabilize product formulations and create thicker consistency
More about Ceratonia siliqua gumPhenoxyethanol~0.5–1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolXanthan gum~1.6–1.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a thicker product consistency
More about Xanthan gumChlorphenesin~0.16–0.32%
Allantoin~1–1.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps calm down inflammation in skin and can help reduce itching. Helps to repair the skin barrier and keep skin hydrated
More about AllantoinPeg-60 hydrogenated castor oil~0.95–1.15%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oil and water mix together
More about Peg-60 hydrogenated castor oilPotassium chloride~0.7–1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Caffeine~0.55–0.8%
- 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 CaffeineCarica papaya fruit extract~0.5–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- High
Dextrin~0.5–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A sugar that is used to stabilize the product formulation. Can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about DextrinDisodium edta~0.4–0.6%
Tocopheryl acetate~0.4–0.6%
- 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 acetatePotassium oxide~0.4–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Ci 77492~0.3–0.6%
Ricinus communis seed oil~0.3–0.55%
- 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 Ricinus communis seed oilCalcium lactate~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Niacinamide~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Is proven to be effective in reducing blemishes, evening out skin tone and helping to improve lines and wrinkles. It helps the skin to repair sun damage, calm down inflammation and keep maintain good levels of moisture. The concentration of about 2% is effective for supporting the skin barrier and evening out the skin tone. Concentration of 4-6% is better for helping with acne and balancing the sebum production
More about NiacinamideCi 15850~0.25–0.45%
Ci 77491~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A red colorant made of iron oxide. Typically is not irritating
More about Ci 77491Adenosine~0.2–0.4%
- 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 AdenosineAloe barbadensis leaf juice powder~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
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
More about Aloe barbadensis leaf juice powderVitis vinifera fruit extract~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant extract that helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin. It might be helpful in neutralizing free radicals in skin, but is less potent than the extract from the seeds
More about Vitis vinifera fruit extractActinidia chinensis fruit extract~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that might have some anti-oxidant properties, but evidence of effectiveness in skin is lacking
More about Actinidia chinensis fruit extractCitrus paradisi fruit extract~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- High
Citrus junos fruit extract~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- High
Contains essential oil. Can be irritating and lead to photosensitivity
More about Citrus junos fruit extractCitrus aurantium dulcis fruit extract~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that is used as a fragrance. Can be irritating and lead to photosensitivity
More about Citrus aurantium dulcis fruit extractPyrus malus fruit extract~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Can have some moisturizing properties due to its sugar content
More about Pyrus malus fruit extractCitrus limon fruit extract~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- High
Used as a fragrance. Can be irritating and cause photosensitivity
More about Citrus limon fruit extract1,2-hexanediol~0.2–0.35%
Ginkgo biloba nut extract~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Punica granatum fruit extract~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- High
A fruit extract that is used to add a fragrance to the product. It might have some antioxidant properties
More about Punica granatum fruit extractMorus alba fruit extract~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Ficus carica fruit extract~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant extract that can help neutralize free radicals. The concentrations typically used in cosmetics are too small to have an effect
More about Ficus carica fruit extractSodium hyaluronate~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin
More about Sodium hyaluronateMaltodextrin~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to stabilize the product formulation and can help absorb oil
More about MaltodextrinFreesia refracta extract~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Mentha piperita leaf extract~0.15–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- High
Used as a fragrance and can be irritating
More about Mentha piperita leaf extractMonarda didyma leaf extract~0.15–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Chamomilla recutita flower/leaf extract~0.15–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- High
Rosmarinus officinalis leaf extract~0.15–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- High
Can be helpful in reducing inflammation in skin, including inflamed acne. It can be irritating
More about Rosmarinus officinalis leaf extractLavandula angustifolia extract~0.1–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- High
Used for fragrance and contains volatile compounds that can irritate the skin
More about Lavandula angustifolia extractEthylhexylglycerin~0.1–0.15%
Ingredient list view
Water, Glycerin, Chondrus crispus powder, Butylene glycol, Ceratonia siliqua gum, Phenoxyethanol, Xanthan gum, Chlorphenesin, Allantoin, Peg-60 hydrogenated castor oil, Potassium chloride, Caffeine, Carica papaya fruit extract, Dextrin, Disodium edta, Tocopheryl acetate, Unknown, Potassium oxide, Unknown, Ci 77492, Ricinus communis seed oil, Calcium lactate, Niacinamide, Ci 15850, Unknown, Ci 77491, Adenosine, Aloe barbadensis leaf juice powder, Vitis vinifera fruit extract, Actinidia chinensis fruit extract, Citrus paradisi fruit extract, Citrus junos fruit extract, Citrus aurantium dulcis fruit extract, Pyrus malus fruit extract, Citrus limon fruit extract, 1,2-hexanediol, Ginkgo biloba nut extract, Punica granatum fruit extract, Morus alba fruit extract, Ficus carica fruit extract, Sodium hyaluronate, Maltodextrin, Freesia refracta extract, Mentha piperita leaf extract, Monarda didyma leaf extract, Chamomilla recutita flower/leaf extract, Rosmarinus officinalis leaf extract, Lavandula angustifolia extract, Ethylhexylglycerin
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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.
| KoCostarTropical Eye Patches PapayaYOUR PRODUCT | 111SKINAge Defying Eye Mask | PatchologyFlashPatch Wink and Kiss Eye and Lip HydroGel Patches | STARSKINLifting Lace™ Revamping Meltaway Lace Eye Masks | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 94% | 93% | 93% |
| Price | — | $130.00 | — | — |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 6 of 9 | 7 of 9 | 6 of 9 |
| Key difference | — | Retinol | Acetyl Hexapeptide-8 | Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract |
| Irritancy | High | Medium | Medium | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
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Product summary
"KoCostar - Tropical Eye Patches Papaya" is effective for: Anti-aging
This product could be helpful for: Moisturizing, but its actives are not the most effective or are not well-studied.
Ingredient callouts
- Adenosine 0.20% - 0.40%. 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).
- In addition, this product contains Allantoin (1.00% - 1.30%). Allantoin is helpful in wound-healing and can help restore the skin barrier faster. It might also be able to improve scars, but the evidence is not very strong for this.
- Humectants (sodium hyaluronate 0.20% - 0.35%, allantoin 1.00% - 1.30% and glycerin 4.70% - 5.70%). These ingredients help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improve the skin hydration.
Sources cited in this review
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