Works for
MoisturizingPanthenol, Lactose + 15 moreWorks well
“This lightweight gel, enriched with caviar extract, helps to moisturize and re-energize the eye zone.”
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:
algae extract, fructose.
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: algae extract, caprylyl glycol.
The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: panthenol
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy1 strong irritant: Equisetum arvense extractMedium 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%
Propylene glycol~5.2–6.4%
- 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 glycolLactose~3.9–4.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about LactosePeg-40 hydrogenated castor oil~2.8–3.4%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oil and water mix together
More about Peg-40 hydrogenated castor oilPanthenol~2.3–2.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can help improve skin barrier function
More about PanthenolGlycerin~2–2.5%
- 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 GlycerinAlgae extract~1.7–2.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
Plant extract that helps the skin to attract water and make it more smooth for touch. Also shows promise of anti-aging properties, but research is not extensive yet
More about Algae extractGlycoproteins~1.4–1.7%
Panax ginseng root extract~1.2–1.5%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that might have some anti-inflammatory properties, but solid evidence is lacking. It can be irritating
More about Panax ginseng root extractEquisetum arvense extract~0.95–1.15%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that might have anti-oxidant properties. Can be irritating
More about Equisetum arvense extractCaviar extract~0.7–1.05%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Fructose~0.6–0.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about FructoseLactobacillus ferment~0.55–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A fermentation product created by bacteria Lactobacillus. The fermented product has anti-bacterial properties and might be helpful in calming down inflammation, but studies are lacking. Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Can be used as a preservative
More about Lactobacillus fermentPolyquaternium-11~0.55–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and create a nice product finish
More about Polyquaternium-11Allantoin~0.45–0.7%
- 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 AllantoinSodium hydroxide~0.5–0.7%
Carbomer~0.45–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps create a thicker or gel-like product texture. It is not a surfactant but can be used in gentle cleansing formulations
More about CarbomerPyrus malus fruit extract~0.4–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Can have some moisturizing properties due to its sugar content
More about Pyrus malus fruit extractPantolactone~0.35–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about PantolactoneSodium lactate~0.35–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Is often used to adjust the pH level of the product
More about Sodium lactateCaprylyl glycol~0.35–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture
More about Caprylyl glycolSaccharide isomerate~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Saccharide isomerateGlyceryl polymethacrylate~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a nice product texture
More about Glyceryl polymethacrylateXanthan gum~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a thicker product consistency
More about Xanthan gumSaccharomyces cerevisiae extract~0.25–0.5%
- 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 extractYeast extract~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and might have some anti-oxidant and skin lightening properties. It can help calm down inflammation in skin
More about Yeast extractCitric acid~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
More about Citric acidSodium citrate~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps to control the skin's pH level. Maintains the skin's natural film of amino-lactic acids and oils. Helps to preserve products
More about Sodium citrateAleuritic acid~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Ethylhexylglycerin~0.15–0.3%
Phenoxyethanol~0.15–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolMethylparaben~0.1–0.2%
Ethylparaben~0.1–0.2%
Sodium dehydroacetate~0.1–0.2%
Ingredient list view
Water, Propylene glycol, Lactose, Peg-40 hydrogenated castor oil, Panthenol, Glycerin, Algae extract, Glycoproteins, Panax ginseng root extract, Equisetum arvense extract, Caviar extract, Fructose, Lactobacillus ferment, Polyquaternium-11, Allantoin, Sodium hydroxide, Carbomer, Pyrus malus fruit extract, Pantolactone, Sodium lactate, Caprylyl glycol, Saccharide isomerate, Glyceryl polymethacrylate, Xanthan gum, Saccharomyces cerevisiae extract, Yeast extract, Citric acid, Sodium citrate, Aleuritic acid, Ethylhexylglycerin, Phenoxyethanol, Methylparaben, Ethylparaben, Sodium dehydroacetate
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Worth comparing, line by line.
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.
| La PrairieEYE COMPLEXYOUR PRODUCT | BABORSkinovage Cooling Eye Gel 4 | Elizabeth GrantHydra Cell Active Eye Repair Gel | OlayAnti-Wrinkle Firm & Lift Eye Renewal Gel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 57% | 51% | 51% |
| Price | $295.00 | — | — | $16.72−$278.28 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 4 of 12 | 5 of 12 | 2 of 12 |
| Key difference | — | Butyrospermum Parkii Butter | Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7 | Niacinamide |
| Irritancy | Medium | Low | Medium | High |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | Contains drying alcohol |
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 17 studies and safety reviews.
- 1Surfactants and experimental irritant contact dermatitisncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- 2Propylene Glycolpubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- 3Skin-sensitizing and irritant properties of propylene glycolonlinelibrary.wiley.com
- 4
- 5Skin moisturizing effects of panthenol-based formulationspdfs.semanticscholar.org
- 6
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