L'Oréal Paris Revitalift Eye Contour Cream
Works for
MoisturizingSalicyloyl phytosphingosine, Dimethicone + 12 moreWorks well
“This anti-wrinkle + firming Eye Cream has been developed to hydrate and tone the eye contour area and visibly reduce wrinkles and crow's feet.”
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, saccharomyces cerevisiae extract.
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: dimethicone, shorea robusta seed butter.
The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: salicyloyl phytosphingosine
Anti-agingGlycine soja protein, Salicyloyl phytosphingosine + 1 moreNot delivered
“This anti-wrinkle + firming Eye Cream has been developed to hydrate and tone the eye contour area and visibly reduce wrinkles and crow's feet.”
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.These ingredients - glycine soja protein, salicyloyl phytosphingosine - could be helpful for preventing or repairing signs of aging in theory, but there is no evidence that it actually works.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy1 strong irritant: Retinyl palmitateMedium risk
ComedogenicClean of flagged comedogenic ingredientsNone flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~45–55%
Dimethicone~6.7–8.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
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
More about DimethiconeGlycerin~4.2–5.1%
- 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 GlycerinC12-15 alkyl benzoate~3.2–3.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Enhances the product texture and makes it more spreadable. Helps reduce water loss from the outer layer of skin. Extands the shelf life by preventing bacteria growth
More about C12-15 alkyl benzoateShorea robusta seed butter~2.4–3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps to softent the upper layer of the skin
More about Shorea robusta seed butterStearic acid~2.1–2.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps oil and water mix together and works as an emollient
More about Stearic acidPalmitic acid~1.7–2.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that is naturally present in skin and helps soften it
More about Palmitic acidPeg-100 stearate~1.5–1.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps oil and water mix togehter and creates a nice product texture
More about Peg-100 stearateGlyceryl stearate~1.2–1.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that softens the skin and forms a protective layer on its surface. Helps water and oil mix together
More about Glyceryl stearatePeg-20 stearate~0.95–1.2%
Stearyl alcohol~0.8–1.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that helps soften the skin
More about Stearyl alcoholParaffin~0.5–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Prevents water loss from the skin surface and thickens the product consistency
More about ParaffinGlycine soja protein~0.55–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
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
More about Glycine soja proteinTriethanolamine~0.5–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to adjust pH of the product and can help improve the product's smell
More about TriethanolamineCaffeine~0.45–0.65%
- 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 CaffeineIsohexadecane~0.55–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
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
More about IsohexadecaneSalicyloyl phytosphingosine~0.4–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Might have anti-aging benefits but solid study data is lacking
More about Salicyloyl phytosphingosinePhenethyl alcohol~0.35–0.65%
Hydrolyzed soy protein~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Might have some anti-aging, anti-oxidant, and skin lightening properties, but solid evidence is missing
More about Hydrolyzed soy proteinAcetyl trifluoromethylphenyl valylglycine~0.3–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Saccharomyces cerevisiae extract~0.25–0.45%
- 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 extractPolysorbate 80~0.25–0.5%
Acrylamide/sodium acryloyldimethyltaurate copolymer~0.25–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps water and oil mix together and create gel-like textures
More about Acrylamide/sodium acryloyldimethyltaurate copolymerAcrylonitrile/methyl methacrylate/vinylidene chloride copolymer~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps to create a nice product consistency
More about Acrylonitrile/methyl methacrylate/vinylidene chloride copolymerCetyl alcohol~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A non-drying alcohol that works to soften the skin and stabilize product formulations helping oil and water mix together
More about Cetyl alcoholRetinyl palmitate~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- High
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
More about Retinyl palmitatePotassium sorbate~0.15–0.3%
Methylparaben~0.1–0.25%
Sodium benzoate~0.1–0.2%
Chlorhexidine digluconate~0.15–0.25%
Ethylparaben~0.1–0.2%
Phenoxyethanol~0.1–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolIngredient list view
Water, Dimethicone, Glycerin, C12-15 alkyl benzoate, Shorea robusta seed butter, Stearic acid, Palmitic acid, Peg-100 stearate, Glyceryl stearate, Peg-20 stearate, Stearyl alcohol, Paraffin, Glycine soja protein, Triethanolamine, Caffeine, Isohexadecane, Salicyloyl phytosphingosine, Phenethyl alcohol, Hydrolyzed soy protein, Acetyl trifluoromethylphenyl valylglycine, Saccharomyces cerevisiae extract, Polysorbate 80, Acrylamide/sodium acryloyldimethyltaurate copolymer, Acrylonitrile/methyl methacrylate/vinylidene chloride copolymer, Cetyl alcohol, Retinyl palmitate, Potassium sorbate, Methylparaben, Sodium benzoate, Chlorhexidine digluconate, Ethylparaben, Phenoxyethanol
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| L'Oréal ParisRevitalift Eye Contour CreamYOUR PRODUCT | LACURAMoisture Boost Eye Cream | Medipharma CosmeticsOlivenol Eye Cream | UltraceuticalsUltra C Firming Eye Cream | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 56% | 50% | 50% |
| Price | — | $30.65 | $27.50 | — |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 3 of 7 | 3 of 7 | 2 of 7 |
| Key difference | — | Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract | Panthenol | Vitamin C |
| Irritancy | Medium | Low | Medium | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | Contains drying alcohol | — |
| View product | Shop | Shop | Shop |
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Product summary
Judging from the ingredient list, "L'Oréal Paris - Revitalift Eye Contour Cream" works well for improving skin hydration This moisturizer uses a good combo of humectants and emollients. These both types of ingredients are essentials for improving the skin hydration and keeping the skin barrier healthy. Salicyloyl phytosphingosine, glycerin, glycine soja protein and hydrolyzed soy protein in this product (humectants) attract water molecules to the upper layer of the skin (the water comes from the outside air or from the deeper layers of the skin if the air is dry). Emollients in this formulation (shorea robusta seed butter, butyrospermum parkii butter, dimethicone, c12-15 alkyl benzoate and cetyl alcohol) help to reduce the moisture loss from the skin. They also soften the skin surface and relieve the feeling of dryness and tightness.
Ingredient callouts
- this moisturizer includes a form of retinoids (vitamin A) - retinyl palmitate 0.15% - 0.30%, 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.
- Another benefit is that this moisturizer contain ceramides (salicyloyl phytosphingosine 0.30% - 0.55%). Ceramides are an important part of our natural skin barrier. The ceramides used in skincare are synthetic or come from plants. They help soften the skin and can help "fill the gaps" in the skin barrier, keeping the skin hydrated and resilient for longer.
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 medium. 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.
Price
The product retails for 27.74A$ in Australia.
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 9 studies and safety reviews.
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- 2Final Report on the Safety Assessment of Dimethicone Copolyoljournals.sagepub.com
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- 5Extracts from Glycine max (soybean) induce elastin synthesis and inhibit elastase activityonlinelibrary.wiley.com
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