Judging from the ingredient list, "La Roche-Posay - redermic vitamin canti-ageing eye cream" works well for improving skin hydration The formulation is based on a combination of good humectants and emollients. Both are needed to increase the skin hydration level. Humectants in this product (glycerin, hydrolyzed hyaluronic acid, butylene glycol and caprylyl glycol) help to increase the water content in the upper layer of the skin. (These ingredients do so by "capturing" water molecules from the outside air or from within the deeper layers of the skin). Paraffinum liquidum, limnanthes alba seed oil, butyrospermum parkii butter, cera microcristallina and dimethicone in this product help decrease the water evoporation from the skin, so that it stays hydrated for longer. These ingredients also soften the skin and take away the feeling of tightness and dryness.

Ingredient callouts

This product also contains vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid). It can be an effective active for anti-aging and evening out the skin tone, but in this moisturizer it is used for stabilizing other ingredients in the formulation. In this concentration (2.00% - 2.40%) it cannot have a noticeable benefit for the skin.
We like that this moisturizer contains peptides (acetyl dipeptide-1 cetyl ester 0.15% - 0.30%). There are many different kind of peptides and they are naturally present in our skin. They all are a combination of amino-acids. Some of them work as natural anti-biotics, promote wound-healing and production of collagen. The science is still not settled on how effective peptides in skincare are, but it is very likely that they have a benefit. Peptides might help restore the skin barrier and fight the signs of aging. At the very least, peptides work as humectants: they attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improve its hydration.
This formulation also includes actives derived from an extract of the Centella Asiatica plant (its other name is Gotu Kola): madecassoside 0.30% - 0.60% The Centella Asiatica actives help strengthen and restore the skin barrier, decrease inflammation in skin and neutralize free radicals. They also can help to reduce scarring. The good news is that these actives work even in low concentrations.

Irritation risk

There are some common irritants in this product, including ingredients that do not have benefits for the skin. We assess the overall irritancy of this moisturizer to be low. For a detailed overview of all potential irritants: click here

You can see the detailed formula review with the breakdown of all actives in the product and the full ingredient list with estimated concentrations in the tables below.

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Anti-oxidation

This product contains antioxidants (madecassoside) that can help neutralize free radicals in skin. By doing so, they can lessen the damage the skin gets from the UV light (sun).

Madecassoside0.3% - 0.6%

Irritation risk:Concentration:Effectiveness:HIGH

An antioxidant that is typically derived from plant Centella Asiatica. It can help neutralize free radicals in skin and support skin barrier function. It could, however, itself be irritating. It is often unstable in formulations

Butyrospermum parkii butter3.2% - 3.9%

Irritation risk:Comedogenicity:HighConcentration:Effectiveness:LOW

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

Limnanthes alba seed oil2.4% - 2.9%

Irritation risk:Concentration:Effectiveness:LOW

This oil's cmposition is closest to rapeseed oil. It is a very stable oil and serves as an emoillient

Ascorbic acid2% - 2.4%

Irritation risk:Concentration:Insufficient!

The most well-researched antioxidant that works in skin. Helps neutralize free radicals supporting collagen production, helping to even out the skin tone and preventing early signs of aging

Moisturizing

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Mannose, and Hyaluronic Acid.

Source: La roche posay Australia

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: butyrospermum parkii butter, cera microcristallina.

The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: acetyl dipeptide-1 cetyl ester, madecassoside, paraffinum liquidum

Cera microcristallina0.5% - 0.75%

Irritation risk:Concentration:Effectiveness:HIGH

Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin, reduce water loss from its surface and create a thicker product consistency

Madecassoside0.3% - 0.6%

Irritation risk:Concentration:Effectiveness:HIGH

Paraffinum liquidum1.3% - 1.6%

Irritation risk:Concentration:Effectiveness:HIGH

Mineral oil. One of the most effective and well studied occlusive and emollient moisturizing ingredients. Helps reduce moisture loss in skin and repair skin barrier function

Polymethylsilsesquioxane0.5% - 0.7%

Irritation risk:Concentration:Effectiveness:HIGH

A silicone that improves product texture and helps dissolve other ingredients. Can form a non-greasy film on the skin to prevent moisture loss

Acetyl dipeptide-1 cetyl ester0.15% - 0.3%

Irritation risk:Concentration:Effectiveness:HIGH

A type of peptide. Peptides are excellent moisturizers and might be able support collagen production reducing fine lines and wrinkles

Butyrospermum parkii butter3.2% - 3.9%

Irritation risk:Comedogenicity:HighConcentration:Effectiveness:HIGH

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

Dimethicone4.2% - 5.1%

Irritation risk:Concentration:Effectiveness:HIGH

A silicone that helps to reduce water loss from the surface of the skin. Can temporarily "fill in" lines and wrinkles, absorb oil, and create a nice product finish

Dimethiconol0.3% - 0.55%

Irritation risk:Concentration:Effectiveness:HIGH

A silicone that makes products more spreadable and keeps skin smooth. Helps to add gloss to skin and may visually fill in fine lines/wrinkles for short time

Glycerin4.9% - 6%

Irritation risk:Concentration:Effectiveness:HIGH

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

Hydrolyzed hyaluronic acid0.2% - 0.4%

Irritation risk:Concentration:Effectiveness:HIGH

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

Limnanthes alba seed oil2.4% - 2.9%

Irritation risk:Concentration:Effectiveness:HIGH

This oil's cmposition is closest to rapeseed oil. It is a very stable oil and serves as an emoillient

Cetyl alcohol0.8% - 1.2%

Irritation risk:Concentration:Effectiveness:MEDIUM

A non-drying alcohol that works to soften the skin and stabilize product formulations helping oil and water mix together

Paraffin0.35% - 0.65%

Irritation risk:Concentration:Effectiveness:LOW

Prevents water loss from the skin surface and thickens the product consistency

Caprylyl glycol0.25% - 0.45%

Irritation risk:Concentration:Effectiveness:LOW

Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture

Butylene glycol1.4% - 1.8%

Irritation risk:Concentration:Effectiveness: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

Glyceryl stearate0.55% - 0.8%

Irritation risk:Concentration:Effectiveness:LOW

An emollient that softens the skin and forms a protective layer on its surface. Helps water and oil mix together

Anti-aging

What does the product description say?

redermic vitamin canti-ageing eye cream

Source: From product name

This product contains acetyl dipeptide-1 cetyl ester, madecassoside. These ingredients might be able to help reduce and prevent fine lines and wrinkles, improve skin elasticity and firmness, but there is not enough evidence that it actually works.

Acetyl dipeptide-1 cetyl ester0.15% - 0.3%

Irritation risk:Concentration:Effectiveness:MEDIUM

A type of peptide. Peptides are excellent moisturizers and might be able support collagen production reducing fine lines and wrinkles

Madecassoside0.3% - 0.6%

Irritation risk:Concentration:Effectiveness:MEDIUM

Butyrospermum parkii butter3.2% - 3.9%

Irritation risk:Comedogenicity:HighConcentration:Effectiveness:LOW

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

Limnanthes alba seed oil2.4% - 2.9%

Irritation risk:Concentration:Effectiveness:LOW

This oil's cmposition is closest to rapeseed oil. It is a very stable oil and serves as an emoillient

Ascorbic acid2% - 2.4%

Irritation risk:Concentration:Insufficient!

The most well-researched antioxidant that works in skin. Helps neutralize free radicals supporting collagen production, helping to even out the skin tone and preventing early signs of aging

Key Actives

Madecassoside0.3% - 0.6%

Irritation risk:

Works for:Moisturizing, Anti-oxidation, Anti-aging, Evens skin tone

Acetyl dipeptide-1 cetyl ester0.15% - 0.3%

Irritation risk:

Works for:Reduces irritation, Anti-inflammatory, Moisturizing, Anti-aging

A type of peptide. Peptides are excellent moisturizers and might be able support collagen production reducing fine lines and wrinkles

Butyrospermum parkii butter3.2% - 3.9%

Irritation risk:Comedogenicity:High

Works for:Moisturizing, Anti-oxidation, Anti-aging

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

Limnanthes alba seed oil2.4% - 2.9%

Irritation risk:

Works for:Moisturizing, Anti-aging, Anti-oxidation

This oil's cmposition is closest to rapeseed oil. It is a very stable oil and serves as an emoillient

Ascorbic acid2% - 2.4%

Irritation risk:

Works for:Anti-aging, Evens skin tone, Anti-oxidation

The most well-researched antioxidant that works in skin. Helps neutralize free radicals supporting collagen production, helping to even out the skin tone and preventing early signs of aging

Dimethicone4.2% - 5.1%

Irritation risk:

Works for:Moisturizing, Mattifying

A silicone that helps to reduce water loss from the surface of the skin. Can temporarily "fill in" lines and wrinkles, absorb oil, and create a nice product finish

Glycerin4.9% - 6%

Irritation risk:

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

Paraffinum liquidum1.3% - 1.6%

Irritation risk:

Works for:Moisturizing

Mineral oil. One of the most effective and well studied occlusive and emollient moisturizing ingredients. Helps reduce moisture loss in skin and repair skin barrier function

Polymethylsilsesquioxane0.5% - 0.7%

Irritation risk:

Works for:Moisturizing

A silicone that improves product texture and helps dissolve other ingredients. Can form a non-greasy film on the skin to prevent moisture loss

Cera microcristallina0.5% - 0.75%

Irritation risk:

Works for:Moisturizing

Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin, reduce water loss from its surface and create a thicker product consistency

Dimethiconol0.3% - 0.55%

Irritation risk:

Works for:Moisturizing

A silicone that makes products more spreadable and keeps skin smooth. Helps to add gloss to skin and may visually fill in fine lines/wrinkles for short time

Hydrolyzed hyaluronic acid0.2% - 0.4%

Irritation risk:

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

Potential irritants

Ascorbic acid2% - 2.4%

Irritation risk:

The most well-researched antioxidant that works in skin. Helps neutralize free radicals supporting collagen production, helping to even out the skin tone and preventing early signs of aging

Propylene glycol0.2% - 0.4%

Irritation risk:

Helps oil and water mix together and can enhance the penetration of other ingredients into the skin. It can be irritating

Potassium hydroxide0.6% - 0.9%

Irritation risk:

Used to adjust the pH level of products

Madecassoside0.3% - 0.6%

Irritation risk:

Disodium edta0.25% - 0.45%

Irritation risk:

Stabilizes the product formulation

Caprylyl glycol0.25% - 0.45%

Irritation risk:

Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture

Citric acid0.2% - 0.35%

Irritation risk:

Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH

Comedogenic ingredients

Butyrospermum parkii butter3.2% - 3.9%

Irritation risk:Comedogenicity:High

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

All ingredients

Water45% - 55%

Irritation risk:

Plain old water

Glycerin4.9% - 6%

Irritation risk:

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

Dimethicone4.2% - 5.1%

Irritation risk:

A silicone that helps to reduce water loss from the surface of the skin. Can temporarily "fill in" lines and wrinkles, absorb oil, and create a nice product finish

Butyrospermum parkii butter3.2% - 3.9%

Irritation risk:Comedogenicity:High

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

Limnanthes alba seed oil2.4% - 2.9%

Irritation risk:

This oil's cmposition is closest to rapeseed oil. It is a very stable oil and serves as an emoillient

Unknown

Irritation risk:

The ingredient is not recognized

Ascorbic acid2% - 2.4%

Irritation risk:

The most well-researched antioxidant that works in skin. Helps neutralize free radicals supporting collagen production, helping to even out the skin tone and preventing early signs of aging

Mannose1.6% - 2%

Irritation risk:

Butylene glycol1.4% - 1.8%

Irritation risk:

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

Paraffinum liquidum1.3% - 1.6%

Irritation risk:

Mineral oil. One of the most effective and well studied occlusive and emollient moisturizing ingredients. Helps reduce moisture loss in skin and repair skin barrier function

Ammonium polyacryloyldimethyl taurate0.95% - 1.2%

Irritation risk:

Used to create a thicker product consistency

Cetyl alcohol0.8% - 1.2%

Irritation risk:

A non-drying alcohol that works to soften the skin and stabilize product formulations helping oil and water mix together

Potassium hydroxide0.6% - 0.9%

Irritation risk:

Used to adjust the pH level of products

Peg-100 stearate0.6% - 0.9%

Irritation risk:

Helps oil and water mix togehter and creates a nice product texture

Glyceryl stearate0.55% - 0.8%

Irritation risk:

An emollient that softens the skin and forms a protective layer on its surface. Helps water and oil mix together

Polymethylsilsesquioxane0.5% - 0.7%

Irritation risk:

A silicone that improves product texture and helps dissolve other ingredients. Can form a non-greasy film on the skin to prevent moisture loss

Paraffin0.35% - 0.65%

Irritation risk:

Prevents water loss from the skin surface and thickens the product consistency

Cera microcristallina0.5% - 0.75%

Irritation risk:

Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin, reduce water loss from its surface and create a thicker product consistency

Microcrystalline wax0.35% - 0.65%

Irritation risk:

Used to create a thicker product consistency

Madecassoside0.3% - 0.6%

Irritation risk:

Dimethicone/vinyl dimethicone crosspolymer0.3% - 0.5%

Irritation risk:

Used to stabilize product formulations and create a nice product texture

Dimethiconol0.3% - 0.55%

Irritation risk:

A silicone that makes products more spreadable and keeps skin smooth. Helps to add gloss to skin and may visually fill in fine lines/wrinkles for short time

Disodium edta0.25% - 0.45%

Irritation risk:

Stabilizes the product formulation

Propylene glycol0.2% - 0.4%

Irritation risk:

Helps oil and water mix together and can enhance the penetration of other ingredients into the skin. It can be irritating

Hydrolyzed hyaluronic acid0.2% - 0.4%

Irritation risk:

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

Caprylyl glycol0.25% - 0.45%

Irritation risk:

Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture

Citric acid0.2% - 0.35%

Irritation risk:

Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH

Acetyl dipeptide-1 cetyl ester0.15% - 0.3%

Irritation risk:

A type of peptide. Peptides are excellent moisturizers and might be able support collagen production reducing fine lines and wrinkles

Xanthan gum0.15% - 0.3%

Irritation risk:

Used to create a thicker product consistency

Toluene sulfonic acid0.15% - 0.25%

Irritation risk:

Pentaerythrityl tetra-di-t-butyl hydroxyhydrocinnamate0.15% - 0.25%

Irritation risk:

Used to increase stability of product formulations

Phenoxyethanol0.1% - 0.2%

Irritation risk:

A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products

Ingredient list view

Water, Glycerin, Dimethicone, Butyrospermum parkii butter, Limnanthes alba seed oil, Unknown, Ascorbic acid, Mannose, Butylene glycol, Paraffinum liquidum, Ammonium polyacryloyldimethyl taurate, Cetyl alcohol, Potassium hydroxide, Peg-100 stearate, Glyceryl stearate, Polymethylsilsesquioxane, Paraffin, Cera microcristallina, Microcrystalline wax, Madecassoside, Dimethicone/vinyl dimethicone crosspolymer, Dimethiconol, Disodium edta, Propylene glycol, Hydrolyzed hyaluronic acid, Caprylyl glycol, Citric acid, Acetyl dipeptide-1 cetyl ester, Xanthan gum, Toluene sulfonic acid, Pentaerythrityl tetra-di-t-butyl hydroxyhydrocinnamate, Phenoxyethanol

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