Works for
2 of 2 advertised claims delivered
Anti-aging3 ingredients credited for this claimStrong support
“Missha Geum Sul Vitalizing Eye Cream helps to reduce the appearances of fine lines and wrinkles around the eyes.”
This product can help reduce and prevent fine lines and wrinkles, improve skin elasticity and firmness because it contains adenosine.
These ingredients in the product can also be helpful, even though there is less evidence for their effectiveness: sh-octapeptide-4.
Keep in mind that it typically takes at least 6 weeks to notice any results because the changes that are needed to improve fine lines and elasticity happen in the deeper layers of the skin. No topical anti-aging product can “erase” wrinkles or fully reverse signs of aging.
Moisturizing25 ingredients credited for this claimStrong support
“Geum Sul Vitalizing Eye Cream”
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: sh-octapeptide-4
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy3 strong irritants: Alcohol, Zingiber officinale root extract + 1 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
Comedogenic4 ingredients rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale4 flagged
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Ingredients
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Panax ginseng root water~23–34%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Panax ginseng root extract~3.8–5.7%
- 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 extractGlycerin~4–6%
- 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 GlycerinButylene glycol~3.2–4.8%
- 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 glycolAlcohol~2.7–4%
- Irritation risk
- High
Can be drying and contribute to skin irritation. Used in formulars to dissolve other ingredients, create a thinner product consistency or for its antibacterial properties
More about AlcoholCetearyl alcohol~2–3.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 2/5
A non-drying alcohol. Works as an emollient. Helps water and oil mix together and creates a nice product texture
More about Cetearyl alcoholWater~1.5–2.2%
Velvet extract~1.2–1.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Butylene glycol dicaprylate/dicaprate~1.1–1.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Butylene glycol dicaprylate/dicaprateHydrogenated polydecene~0.85–1.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin and create a nice product texture
More about Hydrogenated polydecenePropanediol~0.45–1.05%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Acts as a solvent for other ingredients. Speeds up the absorption of other ingredients into the skin
More about PropanediolButyrospermum parkii butter~0.4–0.95%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
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
More about Butyrospermum parkii butterGanoderma lucidum extract~0.15–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Ganoderma lucidum extractStearic acid~0.35–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps oil and water mix together and works as an emollient
More about Stearic acidPalmitic acid~0.3–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that is naturally present in skin and helps soften it
More about Palmitic acidCetearyl olivate~0.15–0.7%
Behenyl alcohol~0.3–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Non-drying alcohol that helps water and oil mix together. Also serves as an emollient
More about Behenyl alcoholHydrogenated vegetable oil~0.3–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 2/5
An oil from a mixture of different vegetables. Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Hydrogenated vegetable oilMacadamia ternifolia seed oil~0.3–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Plant oil from nuts that helps soften the upper layer of the skin. Contains a high concentration of oleic acid that can weaken skin's barrier function and increase water-loss while enhancing penetration of other ingredients
More about Macadamia ternifolia seed oilGlyceryl stearate~0.2–0.8%
- 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 stearateDipentaerythrityl hexahydroxystearate/hexastearate/hexarosinate~0.15–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Panthenol~0.15–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can help improve skin barrier function
More about PanthenolPhellinus baumii mycelium/panax ginseng root ferment extract filtrate~0.1–0.5%
Sorbitan olivate~0.1–0.5%
Gold~0.1–0.45%
Ci 77480~0.1–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Panax ginseng root extract~0.15–0.6%
- 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 extractZingiber officinale root extract~0.1–0.35%
- 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 extractPoria cocos extract~0.1–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Glycyrrhiza glabra root extract~0.15–0.5%
- 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 extractTriticum vulgare flour extract~0.1–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Sesamum indicum seed oil~0.15–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
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
More about Sesamum indicum seed oilHoney extract~0.1–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Honey extractCoptis japonica root extract~0.15–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that might have some anti-oxidant properties
More about Coptis japonica root extractSh-octapeptide-4~0.15–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A type of peptide. Peptides are excellent moisturizers and might be able support collagen production reducing fine lines and wrinkles
More about Sh-octapeptide-4Hydrolyzed hyaluronic acid~0.1–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin. A version of it is naturally present in skin
More about Hydrolyzed hyaluronic acidTheobroma cacao extract~0.1–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
Glycyrrhiza glabra root extract~0.15–0.55%
- 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 extractDextrin~0.15–0.55%
- 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 DextrinCitric acid~0.1–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
More about Citric acidDimethicone~0.2–0.7%
- 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 DimethiconeGlyceryl acrylate/acrylic acid copolymer~0.1–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and provide a longer-lasting hydration. Can create a thicker product consistency
More about Glyceryl acrylate/acrylic acid copolymerBeeswax~0.2–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
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
More about BeeswaxPolyacrylate-13~0.3–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a thicker product consistency and stabilize the product formulation
More about Polyacrylate-13Tocopheryl acetate~0.15–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A more stable but less bio-available form of vitamin E compared to Tocopherol. Might help moisturize and protect the skin from free radicals, but mostly used in low concentrations to stabilize other ingredients.
More about Tocopheryl acetatePolyisobutene~0.2–0.8%
Arginine~0.1–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An amino acid that is naturally present in skin and helps keep it hydrated. When used together with AHAs, it can reduce their irritating effect on the skin
More about ArgininePolysorbate 20~0.15–0.55%
Sorbitan isostearate~0.15–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps oil and water mix together
More about Sorbitan isostearateMica~0.15–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Creates an illusion of smoother and more radiant skin tone. Adds shimmer to the skin by reflecting light
More about MicaTitanium dioxide~0.2–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Works as a UV filter when used in high concentrations. It is photostable and is effective mostly against the UVB light, with some protection in the UVA range. In small concentrations, used for its ability to improve the color of cosmetic products. Is usually well tolerated by the skin
More about Titanium dioxideCi 77891~0.1–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Iron oxides~0.1–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An umbrella term for the following three colorants: CI 77491, CI 77492, CI 77499. They might be able to offer some protection against visible light, but the degree of the protection is not clear
More about Iron oxidesCi 77489~0.1–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Adenosine~0.15–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Might help improve cell turnover and reduce inflammation in skin. One study shows that the ingredients might be able to help reduce dynamic wrinkles (for example, in the corners of the eyes or on the forehead)
More about AdenosineDisodium edta~0.1–0.4%
Phenoxyethanol~0.1–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolChlorphenesin~0.16–0.32%
Caprylyl glycol~0.15–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture
More about Caprylyl glycolEthylhexylglycerin~0.05–0.3%
Parfum~0.05–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumIngredient list view
Panax ginseng root water, Panax ginseng root extract, Glycerin, Butylene glycol, Alcohol, Cetearyl alcohol, Unknown, Water, Velvet extract, Butylene glycol dicaprylate/dicaprate, Hydrogenated polydecene, Propanediol, Butyrospermum parkii butter, Ganoderma lucidum extract, Stearic acid, Palmitic acid, Cetearyl olivate, Behenyl alcohol, Hydrogenated vegetable oil, Macadamia ternifolia seed oil, Glyceryl stearate, Dipentaerythrityl hexahydroxystearate/hexastearate/hexarosinate, Panthenol, Phellinus baumii mycelium/panax ginseng root ferment extract filtrate, Sorbitan olivate, Gold, Ci 77480, Unknown, Panax ginseng root extract, Zingiber officinale root extract, Poria cocos extract, Glycyrrhiza glabra root extract, Triticum vulgare flour extract, Sesamum indicum seed oil, Honey extract, Coptis japonica root extract, Sh-octapeptide-4, Hydrolyzed hyaluronic acid, Theobroma cacao extract, Unknown, Glycyrrhiza glabra root extract, Unknown, Dextrin, Citric acid, Dimethicone, Glyceryl acrylate/acrylic acid copolymer, Beeswax, Polyacrylate-13, Tocopheryl acetate, Polyisobutene, Arginine, Polysorbate 20, Sorbitan isostearate, Mica, Titanium dioxide, Ci 77891, Iron oxides, Ci 77489, Adenosine, Disodium edta, Phenoxyethanol, Chlorphenesin, Caprylyl glycol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Parfum
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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.
| MISSHAGeum Sul Vitalizing Eye CreamYOUR PRODUCT | BANOBAGIRejuvenating Vital Eye Cream | THE FACE SHOPYehwadam Heaven Grade Ginseng Rejuvenating Cream | SCINICSnail Matrix Eye Cream | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 50% | 50% | 50% |
| Price | $65.57 | $23.50−$42.07 | $37.48−$28.09 | $12.20−$53.37 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 6 of 13 | 6 of 13 | 6 of 13 |
| Key difference | — | Copper Tripeptide-1 | Ceramide Np | Oligopeptide-1 |
| Irritancy | High | Medium | Medium | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | Contains drying alcohol | — | — | — |
| View product | Shop | Shop | Shop |
Product summary
Based on the ingredient list, "MISSHA - Geum Sul Vitalizing Eye Cream" can work well for skin moisturization. To work well, any moisturizer needs to include a combination of water-binding and emollient ingredients. MISSHA - Geum Sul Vitalizing Eye Cream ticks this box. Humectants in this product (arginine, glycerin, glyceryl acrylate/acrylic acid copolymer, hydrolyzed hyaluronic acid and honey extract) 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). Emollients in this formulation (sesamum indicum seed oil, arginine, beeswax, dimethicone and butylene glycol dicaprylate/dicaprate) 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 also contains Peptides (sh-octapeptide-4 0.15% - 0.50%). Peptides are a very big group of ingredients. They all consist of a different combination of aminoacids. Our skin produces Peptides naturally. Some of them work as natural antibiotics, promote wound-healing and production of collagen. The scientists are still studying how effective the topical application of Peptides is, but it is very likely that they are helpful. Peptides might be able to support skin barrier restoration and even have an anti-aging benefit. At the very least, they certainly help attract water to the skin and support the hydration in this way.
- Adenosine 0.15% - 0.50%. It is a compound that in involved in many biological processes inside the skin cells. According one high-quality clinical trial, topical Adenosine in low concentrations can somewhat help improve "deep wrinkles" - the wrinkles that appear with age in places where our faces are most dynamic (for example, on the forehead or in the corners of the eyes).
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 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.
Price
The product retails for 49.60A$ in Australia.
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 17 studies and safety reviews.
- 1Ginseng in Dermatology: A Reviewncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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- 4Safety Assessment of Polyene Group as Used in Cosmeticscir-safety.org
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- 6Skin moisturizing effects of panthenol-based formulationspdfs.semanticscholar.org
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