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“A indulgent eye cream that tightens the delicate skin around the eye contours, diminishing the appearance of dark circles, fine lines, wrinkles and puffiness to reveal a brighter, more youthful look.”
This product contains trifluoroacetyl tripeptide-2. 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.
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:
dextran, fructooligosaccharides.
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, cocos nucifera oil.
The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: trifluoroacetyl tripeptide-2
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Used to stabilize the product formulations and works as an emollient
More about Glyceryl stearate seOne 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 GlycerinHelps stabilize emulsions and create a nice product texture
More about Isoamyl laurateA non-drying alcohol that works to soften the skin and stabilize product formulations helping oil and water mix together
More about Cetyl alcoholA 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 butterA type of palm oil. Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Elaeis guineensis butterHelps attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about IsomaltMight be helpful in neutralizing free radicals. Can have a dehydration effect that might somewhat decrease the look of puffy eyes
More about CaffeineAn oil naturally present in skin. Works as an emollient to soften the skin and form a protective layer on its surface without a greasy feeling.
More about SqualaneHelp attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about FructooligosaccharidesA plant extract that might have some antioxidant properties, but mostly used in cosmetics for its color
More about Beta vulgaris root extractMight be helpful in neutralizing free radicals in skin
More about Coffea arabica seed extractA type of peptide. Peptides are excellent moisturizers and might be able support collagen production reducing fine lines and wrinkles
More about Trifluoroacetyl tripeptide-2This oil's cmposition is closest to rapeseed oil. It is a very stable oil and serves as an emoillient
More about Limnanthes alba seed oilHelps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Crambe abyssinica seed oilAn emollient that does not leave a greasy finish
More about Camellia oleifera seed oilA good emollient that helps soften the upper layer of the skin and, due to the high linoleic acid content, can support the skin's barrier function
More about Solanum lycopersicum seed oilA plant oil that might help neutralize free radicals and have an anti-bacterial effect
More about Daucus carota sativa seed oilA 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 oilBaobab oil. Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Adansonia digitata oilHelps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Mauritia flexuosa fruit oilAn emollient. Found to be as effective as a moisturizer for dry skin as mineral oil. Could be comedogenic
More about Cocos nucifera oilA plant oil that helps soften the upper layer of the skin. Is unlikely to be helpful in restoring skin barrier function due to the low content of linoleic acid
More about Moringa oleifera seed oilHelps soften the upper layer of the skin. Can contain an essential oil that can be irritating
More about Caryocar brasiliense fruit oilA great emollient due to its high linoleic acid content. One of the most effective plant oils in helping skin hydration and repairing skin barrier function
More about Helianthus annuus seed oilAn 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 oilPlant oil that helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Simmondsia chinensis seed extractMight be helpful in attracting water to the upper layer of the skin. Is claimed by the manufacturer to have other skin benefits but any evidence is lacking. Can be irritating
More about PhytolPure 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
More about TocopherolAn exfoliating and moisturizing alpha-hydroxy acid (AHA). Typically causes less irritation than other AHAs, for example, glycolic acid. At high concentrations (about 15%), lactic acid can help reduce lines and wrinkles. Recent studies show that lactic acid can support the "good" bacteria living on skin's surface (healthy skin microbiome)
More about Lactic acidUsed mostly for creating emulsions - helping oil and water mix together. Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about LecithinHelps attract water to the most upper layer of the skin. Derived from sugar
More about DextranA preservative. Can be used to mask unpleasant smell. Can be irritating
More about Benzyl alcoholWater, Glyceryl stearate se, Glycerin, Isoamyl laurate, Cetyl alcohol, Butyrospermum parkii butter, Elaeis guineensis butter, Isomalt, Cetearyl olivate, Caffeine, Sorbitan olivate, Squalane, Fructooligosaccharides, Beta vulgaris root extract, Coffea arabica seed extract, Trifluoroacetyl tripeptide-2, Limnanthes alba seed oil, Crambe abyssinica seed oil, Camellia oleifera seed oil, Solanum lycopersicum seed oil, Daucus carota sativa seed oil, Citrus limon peel oil, Citrus aurantifolia oil, Citrus aurantium bergamia fruit oil, Adansonia digitata oil, Mauritia flexuosa fruit oil, Cocos nucifera oil, Gardenia taitensis flower extract, Moringa oleifera seed oil, Caryocar brasiliense fruit oil, Helianthus annuus seed oil, Olea europaea fruit oil, Simmondsia chinensis seed extract, Phytol, Tocopherol, Potassium lactate, Lactic acid, Lecithin, Dextran, Ethylhexylglycerin, Benzyl alcohol
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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.
| MonatEye SmoothYOUR PRODUCT | CliniquePep-Start Eye Cream | |
|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 50% |
| Price | $63.46 | $24.00−$39.46 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 6 of 19 |
| Key difference | — | Acetyl Hexapeptide-8 |
| Irritancy | High | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | — | — |
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Judging from the ingredient list, "Monat - Eye Smooth" 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. Dextran, fructooligosaccharides, glycerin and isomalt 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 (adansonia digitata oil, elaeis guineensis butter, limnanthes alba seed oil, simmondsia chinensis seed extract and solanum lycopersicum seed oil) help to reduce the moisture loss from the skin. They also soften the skin surface and relieve the feeling of dryness and tightness.
This moisturizer contains a bunch of common irritants, including ingredients that do not provide any known benefit for the skin. It might not be the best choice if your skin is sensitive. 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.
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 22 studies and safety reviews.
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