Based on the ingredients included, "Laura Mercier - Repair Eye Cream" works well for moisturizing the skin. 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 (arginine, glycerin, hydrolyzed collagen, sodium hyaluronate and trehalose) 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). Glycosphingolipids, hydrolyzed collagen, sphingolipids, vitis vinifera seed oil and arginine 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 moisturizer includes a form of retinoids (vitamin A) - retinyl palmitate 0.30% - 0.55%, but this type of vitamin A is not very effective. It could in theory help with fine lines and wrinkles, but the effect is most likely minimal.
We like that this moisturizer contains peptides (hexapeptide-3 0.10% - 0.15%). 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.

Irritation risk

This moisturizer contains some common irritants, including those without a benefit for the skin. We assess the overall irritancy of this moisturizer to be high. 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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The product retails for 49.60£ in the United Kingdom.

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What can the product work for?

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Anti-oxidation

Anti-aging

What does the product description say?

Lift the delicate eye area for a brighter, more youthful look with Laura Mercier Repair Eye Cream .

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This product contains hexapeptide-3. This ingredient 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.

hexapeptide-3 0.1% - 0.15%

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Concentration: Effectiveness: MEDIUM

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

retinyl palmitate 0.3% - 0.55%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Insufficient!

Three steps removed from the active form of vitamin A - retinoic acid. To have an effect in the skin, it first needs to be converted twice to become the retinoic acid. This means it is less potent than retinol, but could also be less irritating. Once converted to the retinoic acid in the skin, it helps against all signs of aging, improves skin cell turnover and helps fight blemishes and clogged pores. However, in many cosmetic formulations, it is used in a concentration that is too low to have the full effect

butyrospermum parkii butter 0.6% - 0.9%

Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High

Concentration: Insufficient!

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

Moisturizing

What does the product description say?

Repair Eye Cream

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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: arginine, 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: arginine, beeswax.

The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: hexapeptide-3

cera alba 0.65% - 0.95%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

Forms a protective barrier that holds water and keeps dry skin hydrated. Keeps an emulsion from separating into its oil and liquid components, and increases the thickness of a product. Can be an allergen

dimethicone 0.5% - 0.7%

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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

glycerin 2.4% - 2.9%

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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

Anti-oxidation

This product contains antioxidants (caffeine). In theory, they could help neutralize free radicals in skin and lessen the damage it gets from the UV light (sun), but there is no evidence that these ingredients can have a noticeable effect in skin.

caffeine 0.3% - 0.6%

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Concentration: Effectiveness: LOW

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

vitis vinifera seed oil 0.5% - 0.8%

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Concentration: Effectiveness: LOW

A great emollient that can also have anti-oxidant properties

tocopherol 0.15% - 0.3%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Insufficient!

Pure form of vitamin E. Can help moisturise and protect the skin from free radicals. Often used to help stabilise other ingredients or the formula itself

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Ingredients & concentrations

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Key Actives

yeast extract 0.3% - 0.55%

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Works for: Moisturizing, Anti-oxidation, Anti-inflammatory, Reduces irritation, Evens skin tone

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

retinyl palmitate 0.3% - 0.55%

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Works for: Evens skin tone, Anti-blemish, Anti-aging, Exfoliation

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rosa centifolia flower water 3.1% - 3.8%

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retinyl palmitate 0.3% - 0.55%

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Works for: Evens skin tone, Anti-blemish, Anti-aging, Exfoliation

Comodogenic ingredients

butyrospermum parkii butter 0.6% - 0.9%

Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High

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

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

zea mays oil 0.3% - 0.55%

Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High

Works for: Cleansing, Moisturizing

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

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water 45% - 55%

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Plain old water

maris aqua 4.6% - 5.6%

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Sea water. Helps dissolve other ingredients in a product

sea water 4% - 4.9%

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Dissolves other ingredients. It does not have additional skin benefits compared to plain water

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Water, Maris aqua, Sea water, Rosa centifolia flower water, Glycerin, Hydrogenated coco-glycerides, Butylene glycol, Sorbitan stearate, Stearyl alcohol, Polyglyceryl-10 stearate, Diisostearyl malate, Trehalose, Butyrospermum parkii butter, Cera alba, Beeswax, Hydrogenated lecithin, Vitis vinifera seed oil, Hydrogenated palm kernel oil, Dimethicone, Persea gratissima oil, Dipentaerythrityl hexahydroxystearate/hexastearate/hexarosinate, Hydrogenated castor oil isostearate, Oleic acid, Phenoxyethanol, Glyceryl diisostearate/hydrogenated rosinate, Glyceryl stearate, Behenyl alcohol, Arginine, Glyceryl stearate citrate, Unknown, Ethylenediamine, Unknown, Carbomer, Sphingolipids, Synthetic fluorphlogopite, Pyrus cydonia seed extract, Citric acid, Pvm/ma decadiene crosspolymer, Glycosphingolipids, Tocopheryl acetate, Aluminum hydroxide, Argania spinosa kernel oil, Disodium edta, Lactobacillus/bean seed extract/sodium glutamate ferment filtrate, Potassium hydroxide, Hydrolyzed collagen, Polyquaternium-61, Yeast beta-glucan, Retinyl palmitate, Zea mays oil, Arnica montana flower extract, Caffeine, Dipotassium glycyrrhizate, Geranium robertianum extract, Yeast extract, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Vitis vinifera leaf extract, Polygonum tinctorium leaf/stem extract, Uncaria tomentosa extract, Sodium hyaluronate, Maltodextrin, Vaccinium myrtillus leaf extract, Tocopherol, Camellia sinensis leaf powder, Oligopeptide-6, Hexapeptide-3

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Key ingredients	hexapeptide-3 retinyl palmitate +19 more	Common: hexapeptide-3 caprylic/capric triglyceride +2 more Other: niacinamide galactomyces ferment filtrate +9 more	Common: hexapeptide-3 retinyl palmitate +5 more Other: copper tripeptide-1 retinol +7 more	Common: hexapeptide-3 glycerin +3 more Other: persea gratissima fruit extract mangifera indica seed butter	Common: dipotassium glycyrrhizate glycerin +6 more Other: acetyl octapeptide-3 tetrahexyldecyl ascorbate +19 more	Common: butyrospermum parkii butter cera alba +5 more Other: isosorbide dicaprylate panthenol +3 more	Common: beeswax butyrospermum parkii butter +4 more Other: acetyl dipeptide-1 cetyl ester panthenol +7 more	Common: caprylic/capric triglyceride dimethicone +4 more Other: adenosine phytosphingosine +7 more	Common: butyrospermum parkii butter dimethicone +4 more Other: palmitoyl tetrapeptide-7 urea +16 more	Common: butyrospermum parkii butter caprylic/capric triglyceride +4 more Other: prunus armeniaca kernel oil	Common: retinyl palmitate dimethicone +6 more Other: palmitoyl tripeptide-38 palmitoyl tripeptide-38 +10 more
Irritancy	IRRITANCY HIGH	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY HIGH	IRRITANCY HIGH	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY MEDIUM
Potential Irritants	arnica montana flower extract Has skin benefit? retinyl palmitate Has skin benefit? +16 more	parfum Has skin benefit? benzyl alcohol Has skin benefit? +9 more	benzyl alcohol Has skin benefit? parfum Has skin benefit? +26 more	citrus aurantium amara flower oil Has skin benefit? rosmarinus officinalis leaf oil Has skin benefit? +5 more	gelidiella acerosa extract Has skin benefit? potassium sorbate Has skin benefit? +23 more	benzyl alcohol Has skin benefit? pogostemon cablin leaf oil Has skin benefit? +18 more	hydroxypropyl tetrahydropyrantriol Has skin benefit? propylene glycol Has skin benefit? +10 more	parfum Has skin benefit? pullulan Has skin benefit? +8 more	menthyl lactate Has skin benefit? pullulan Has skin benefit? +13 more	dehydroacetic acid Has skin benefit? potassium sorbate Has skin benefit? +5 more	albizia julibrissin bark extract Has skin benefit? retinyl palmitate Has skin benefit? +21 more
All ingredients	water Has skin benefit? maris aqua Has skin benefit? +64 more	water Has skin benefit? galactomyces ferment filtrate Has skin benefit? +46 more	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +54 more	water Has skin benefit? aloe ferox leaf extract Has skin benefit? +26 more	water Has skin benefit? tridecyl trimellitate Has skin benefit? +71 more	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +47 more	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +45 more	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +35 more	water Has skin benefit? c12-15 alkyl benzoate Has skin benefit? +49 more	water Has skin benefit? aloe barbadensis leaf juice Has skin benefit? +20 more	unknown Has skin benefit? water Has skin benefit? +75 more

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Moisturizing

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Anti-oxidation

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