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MoisturizingGlycerin, Sucrose + 6 moreWorks
“Ginseng Hydro Gel Eye”
This product contains good ingredients to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. These ingredients are called "humectants": glycerin, sucrose.
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).
Anti-agingCamellia sinensis leaf extract, Hydrolyzed ginseng saponinsNot delivered
“Reduces the appearance of puffiness -Instantly brightens and hydrates -Effectively restores skin radiance, softness and elasticity -Dark circles under eyes become less noticeable .”
Effective ingredients missing or their concentration is too low.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy8 strong irritants: Zingiber officinale root extract, Benzophenone-4 + 6 more — patch-test recommendedHigh 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~40–60%
Butylene glycol~5.6–8.5%
- Irritation risk
- 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
More about Butylene glycolGlycerin~3.4–5.1%
- 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 GlycerinOlive oil glycereth-8 esters~2.5–3.7%
Carrageenan~2.1–3.1%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
Helps thicken the product formula and create a nice product formulation
More about Carrageenan1,2-hexanediol~0.5–1.15%
Polysorbate 20~1.4–2.1%
Ceratonia siliqua gum~1.3–1.9%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to stabilize product formulations and create thicker consistency
More about Ceratonia siliqua gumCyamopsis tetragonoloba gum~1–1.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Phenoxyethanol~0.5–1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolSucrose~0.35–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin. In crystal form, it can work as a gentle exfoliant, gentler than the salt scrub. Helps stabilize the emulsion
More about SucroseCamellia sinensis leaf extract~0.4–0.95%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Can contain potent anti-oxidant compounds (abbreviated ECG, GCG, EGC, and EGCG) that might help protect the skin from free radicals. Can help calm down inflammation and has some anti-bacterial properties. Unfortunately, these antioxidants are unstable and lose their effectiveness very quickly in products. The concentration of the antioxidant compounds in the extract also tends to be low to be effective in topical formulation
More about Camellia sinensis leaf extractZingiber officinale root extract~0.35–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that can contain an irritating essential oil. Might have some anti-oxidant effect, but evidence is lacking
More about Zingiber officinale root extractGlycyrrhiza glabra root extract~0.2–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant extract that can help lighten the skin and calm down inflammation. Might be helpful in neutralizing free radicals
More about Glycyrrhiza glabra root extractSchisandra chinensis fruit extract~0.2–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A berry extract that might help neutralize free radicals on the surface of the skin
More about Schisandra chinensis fruit extractCoptis japonica root extract~0.2–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that might have some anti-oxidant properties
More about Coptis japonica root extractDipotassium glycyrrhizate~0.2–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A salt derived from licorice. Works as an emollient to soften the upper layer of the skin and can help calm down inflammation. Might be helpful for skin lightening
More about Dipotassium glycyrrhizateDextrin~0.2–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A sugar that is used to stabilize the product formulation. Can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about DextrinPotassium chloride~0.15–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Benzophenone-4~0.35–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- High
Sulisobenzone. A UV filter. Is typically used to improve the product stability under exposure to UV light. It is effective against both UVA and UVB rays. It can be used is larger concentrations as a sun protection ingredient for the skin, but can be irritating
More about Benzophenone-4Citrus grandis seed extract~0.1–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- High
Acorus calamus root extract~0.1–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Olea europaea fruit oil~0.1–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
An emollient that helps soften the skin but is not effective for restoring its barrier function. Might be helpful to calm down inflammation
More about Olea europaea fruit oilCaprylyl glycol~0.15–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture
More about Caprylyl glycolGlycine soja phytoplacenta extract~0.1–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Citrus aurantium bergamia fruit oil~0.1–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant oil with a high content of volatile compounds that can irritate the skin and lead to allergic reactions. Can lead to photosensitivity
More about Citrus aurantium bergamia fruit oilPogostemon cablin leaf oil~0.1–0.45%
Panax ginseng root extract~0.15–0.5%
- 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 extractPerilla ocymoides leaf extract~0.1–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that might help neutralize free radicals in skin but solid research is lacking. Contains a number of volatile compounds and could be irritating
More about Perilla ocymoides leaf extractElettaria cardamomum seed oil~0.05–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Lavandula hybrida oil~0.1–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- High
Plant extract that can be irritating and is a known allergen
More about Lavandula hybrida oilPelargonium graveolens flower oil~0.1–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- High
An essential oil. Can be irritating. Can become an allergen with oxidation
More about Pelargonium graveolens flower oilHydrolyzed ginseng saponins~0.05–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- High
Plant extract that might help calm down inflammation in skin and neutralize free radicals, but effectiveness of topical application is not confirmed. Can be an allergen
More about Hydrolyzed ginseng saponinsCi 17200~0.05–0.2%
Ci 19140~0.05–0.15%
Ingredient list view
Water, Butylene glycol, Glycerin, Olive oil glycereth-8 esters, Carrageenan, 1,2-hexanediol, Polysorbate 20, Ceratonia siliqua gum, Cyamopsis tetragonoloba gum, Phenoxyethanol, Sucrose, Camellia sinensis leaf extract, Zingiber officinale root extract, Glycyrrhiza glabra root extract, Schisandra chinensis fruit extract, Coptis japonica root extract, Dipotassium glycyrrhizate, Dextrin, Potassium chloride, Benzophenone-4, Citrus grandis seed extract, Acorus calamus root extract, Olea europaea fruit oil, Caprylyl glycol, Glycine soja phytoplacenta extract, Citrus aurantium bergamia fruit oil, Pogostemon cablin leaf oil, Panax ginseng root extract, Perilla ocymoides leaf extract, Elettaria cardamomum seed oil, Lavandula hybrida oil, Pelargonium graveolens flower oil, Hydrolyzed ginseng saponins, Ci 17200, Ci 19140
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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.
| masqueBARGinseng Hydro Gel EyeYOUR PRODUCT | CliniqueMoisture Surge Eye 96-Hour Hydro Filler Concentrate | First Aid BeautyEye Duty Triple Remedy AM Gel Cream | Estée LauderDayWear Eye Cooling Anti-Oxidant Moisture GelCreme | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 40% | 38% | 38% |
| Price | — | $33.41 | $37.48 | $30.79 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 3 of 5 | 2 of 5 | 3 of 5 |
| Key difference | — | Niacinamide | Adenosine | Acetyl Glucosamine |
| Irritancy | High | Medium | Medium | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
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