La Roche-Posay

La Roche-Posay Hydraphase Intense Eyes

Name: La Roche-Posay - Hydraphase Intense Eyes
Brand: La Roche-Posay

Efficacy62/100IrritancyLow

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1 of 2 advertised claims delivered

Moisturizing

6 ingredients credited for this claim

Good support

What the product description says

“Hydraphase Intense Eyes”

From product name

This product contains good ingredients to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. These ingredients are called "humectants": glycerin, hydrolyzed hyaluronic acid.

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).

GlycerinKey active· HumectantEffect: HighOne of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant~3.9–5.9%

Sodium hyaluronateKey active· HumectantEffect: HighOne of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin~1.1–1.6%

Hydrolyzed hyaluronic acidKey active· HumectantEffect: HighOne of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin. A version of it is naturally present in skin~0.4–0.9%

Glycine soja proteinKey active· Humectant, EmollientEffect: MediumA plant extract that helps to attract water to the upper layer of the skin and soften it. It might be helpful in neutralizing free radicals. It might be somewhat helpful for evening out the skin tone. It might be able to support elastin production but solid research is lacking~2.5–3.7%

Caprylyl glycol· Humectant, EmollientEffect: LowHelps preserve products and creates a nice product texture~0.3–0.75%

Isohexadecane· EmollientEffect: LowImproves the texture of the product and helps soften the skin. Helps oil and water mix together and can be used as a cleansing agent~1.8–2.6%

Anti-aging

1 ingredient credited for this claim

Limited support

What the product description says

“La Roche-Posay Hydraphase Intense Eyes helps your eyes to appear brighter and younger by reducing puffiness, sagging skin and fine lines around the eyes.”

Source: Dermstore

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 - glycine soja protein - could be helpful for preventing or repairing signs of aging in theory, but there is no evidence that it actually works.

Glycine soja proteinEffect: LowA plant extract that helps to attract water to the upper layer of the skin and soften it. It might be helpful in neutralizing free radicals. It might be somewhat helpful for evening out the skin tone. It might be able to support elastin production but solid research is lacking~2.5–3.7%

Can it cause trouble?

Irritancy

5 flagged ingredients

Low risk

We flag 5 ingredients with irritancy potential; the product's overall irritancy is low. The table lists each ingredient's own rating.

IngredientFunctionIrritationEst. amount

CaffeineMight be helpful in neutralizing free radicals. Can have a dehydration effect that might somewhat decrease the look of puffy eyesMedium~2–3%est.

Sodium cocoyl glutamateHelps oil and water mix togetherMedium~1.3–1.9%est.

Disodium edtaStabilizes the product formulationMedium~0.5–1%est.

Caprylyl glycolHelps preserve products and creates a nice product textureMedium~0.3–0.75%est.

Potassium sorbateA preservativeMedium~0.05–0.3%est.

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Water~40–60%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Plain old water

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Glycerin~3.9–5.9%

Key active

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Moisturizing

One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant

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Carbomer~3.7–5.5%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

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Cleansing

Helps create a thicker or gel-like product texture. It is not a surfactant but can be used in gentle cleansing formulations

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Glycine soja protein~2.5–3.7%

Key active

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

CleansingMoisturizingEvens skin toneAnti-agingAnti-oxidation

A plant extract that helps to attract water to the upper layer of the skin and soften it. It might be helpful in neutralizing free radicals. It might be somewhat helpful for evening out the skin tone. It might be able to support elastin production but solid research is lacking

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Caffeine~2–3%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Works for

De-puffingAnti-oxidation

Might be helpful in neutralizing free radicals. Can have a dehydration effect that might somewhat decrease the look of puffy eyes

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Isohexadecane~1.8–2.6%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

CleansingMoisturizing

Improves the texture of the product and helps soften the skin. Helps oil and water mix together and can be used as a cleansing agent

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Sodium cocoyl glutamate~1.3–1.9%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Works for

Cleansing

Helps oil and water mix together

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Sodium hyaluronate~1.1–1.6%

Key active

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Moisturizing

One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin

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Sodium hydroxide~0.55–1.35%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Used to adjust the product's pH

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Disodium edta~0.5–1%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Stabilizes the product formulation

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Hydrolyzed hyaluronic acid~0.4–0.9%

Key active

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Moisturizing

One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin. A version of it is naturally present in skin

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Caprylyl glycol~0.3–0.75%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Works for

Moisturizing

Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture

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Polysorbate 80~0.15–0.55%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Cleansing

Helps water and oil mix together

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Acrylamide/sodium acryloyldimethyltaurate copolymer~0.1–0.3%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Helps water and oil mix together and create gel-like textures

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Potassium sorbate~0.05–0.3%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

A preservative

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Sodium benzoate~0.05–0.2%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

A preservative

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Ingredient list view

Water, Glycerin, Carbomer, Glycine soja protein, Caffeine, Isohexadecane, Sodium cocoyl glutamate, Sodium hyaluronate, Sodium hydroxide, Disodium edta, Hydrolyzed hyaluronic acid, Caprylyl glycol, Polysorbate 80, Acrylamide/sodium acryloyldimethyltaurate copolymer, Potassium sorbate, Sodium benzoate