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“Correspondence Balancing 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:
biosaccharide gum-1, 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: butyrospermum parkii butter, dimethicone.
The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: acetyl tetrapeptide-5, palmitoyl pentapeptide-4
“Specially formulated with peptides, this buttery-soft eye cream helps nourish and improve the appearance of the delicate skin around your eye area.”
This product contains acetyl tetrapeptide-5, palmitoyl pentapeptide-4, vitis vinifera seed extract. These ingredients 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 contains antioxidants (vitis vinifera seed extract) that can help neutralize free radicals in skin. By doing so, they can lessen the damage the skin gets from the UV light (sun).
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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 GlycerinHelps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Butylene glycol dicaprylate/dicaprateUsed 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 glycolA silicone that helps improve the product texture and spreadability. Can absorb oil creating a short-term mattifying effect on the skin
More about CyclopentasiloxaneA 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 butterUsed to improve the product consistency and soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Hydrogenated polyisobuteneHelps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about TriethylhexanoinA non-drying alcohol that helps stabilize product formulations
More about C14-22 alcoholsA 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 acetateA sugar that attracts water to the upper layer of the skin
More about TrehaloseHelps oil and water mix together and works as an emollient
More about Stearic acidA 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 DimethiconeAn emollient that is naturally present in skin and helps soften it
More about Palmitic acidA preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolUsed to improve product texture and help oil and water mix together
More about PolyacrylamideHelps water and oil mix together
More about C12-20 alkyl glucosideA vitamin C derivative. Studies show that is might be effective in reducing hyperpigmentation, but there are no studies confirming that it is effectively converted into the bioavailable form of Vitamin C in skin. It is not clear how this derivative compares in effectiveness to the topical application of bioavailable form of vitamin C (L-ascorbic acid)
More about Ascorbyl tetraisopalmitateHelps soften the upper layer of the skin, dissolve other ingredients and create a thicker product consistency
More about C13-14 isoparaffinA plant oil that might somewhat help to neutralize free radicals. It could be irritating
More about Hippophae rhamnoides fruit oilAn aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumOne of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin
More about Sodium hyaluronateHelps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and is claimed to provide a longer-lasting hydration because of its ability to create a water-binding film on the surface of the skin
More about Biosaccharide gum-1Helps create a thicker or gel-like product texture. It is not a surfactant but can be used in gentle cleansing formulations
More about CarbomerActs as a solvent for other ingredients. Speeds up the absorption of other ingredients into the skin
More about PropanediolCan 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 extractA plant extract that might have some anti-oxidant and anti-inflammatory properties but evidence for effectiveness in skin is missing
More about Olea europaea leaf extractA plant extract that contains resveratrol and other anti-oxidant compounds that can help neutralize free radicals, reduce inflammation in skin and even out its tone. Can be also used to stabilize the product formulation
More about Vitis vinifera seed extractA type of peptide. Peptides are excellent moisturizers and might be able support collagen production reducing fine lines and wrinkles
More about Acetyl tetrapeptide-5A type of peptide. Peptides are excellent moisturizers and might be able support collagen production reducing fine lines and wrinkles
More about Palmitoyl pentapeptide-4Fragrance with sweet balsamic smell. Help to preserve products and dissolve other ingredients. Could trigger allergic reactions and be irritating
More about Benzyl benzoateA common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat
More about LimoneneWater, Glycerin, Butylene glycol dicaprylate/dicaprate, Butylene glycol, Cyclopentasiloxane, Butyrospermum parkii butter, Hydrogenated polyisobutene, Triethylhexanoin, Cetearyl olivate, C14-22 alcohols, Sorbitan olivate, Tocopheryl acetate, Trehalose, Stearic acid, Dimethicone, Hydroxyacetophenone, Palmitic acid, Phenoxyethanol, Polyacrylamide, C12-20 alkyl glucoside, Ascorbyl tetraisopalmitate, C13-14 isoparaffin, Hippophae rhamnoides fruit oil, Parfum, Laureth-7, Sodium hyaluronate, Biosaccharide gum-1, Disodium edta, Carbomer, Propanediol, Polysorbate 20, Camellia sinensis leaf extract, Olea europaea leaf extract, Vitis vinifera seed extract, Acetyl tetrapeptide-5, Potassium sorbate, Sodium benzoate, Palmitoyl pentapeptide-4, Benzyl benzoate, Citral, Limonene, Linalool, Geraniol
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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.
| MORCorrespondence Balancing Eye CreamYOUR PRODUCT | DUFT&DOFTSalmonvgene Hydro Active Eye Cream | Holika HolikaHoney Royalactin Intensive Eye Cream | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 51% | 51% |
| Price | $42.25 | — | $13.86−$28.39 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 8 of 12 | 6 of 12 |
| Key difference | — | Niacinamide | Copper Tripeptide-1 |
| Irritancy | High | Medium | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | — | Contains drying alcohol | — |
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Judging from the ingredient list, "MOR - Correspondence Balancing Eye Cream" works well for improving skin hydration As we expect from a proper moisturizer, the formula includes a combo of effective humectants and emollients. These are the two different types of ingredients that are essential for improving the skin hydration and supporting a healthy skin barrier. Humectants in this product (acetyl tetrapeptide-5, biosaccharide gum-1, glycerin, sodium hyaluronate and trehalose) help to increase the water content in the upper layer of the skin. (These ingredients do so by "capturing" water molecules from the outside air or from within the deeper layers of the skin). Emollients in this formulation (butyrospermum parkii butter, dimethicone, butylene glycol dicaprylate/dicaprate, cyclopentasiloxane and c13-14 isoparaffin) help to reduce the moisture loss from the skin. They also soften the skin surface and relieve the feeling of dryness and tightness.
There are quite a few common irritants in this product, including ingredients without particular skin benefits. We would not recommend it for sensitive skin. We assess the overall irritancy of this moisturizer to be high. For a detailed overview of all potential irritants: click here
You can see the detailed formula review with the breakdown of all actives in the product and the full ingredient list with estimated concentrations in the tables below.
The product retails from 31.96A$ up to 39.95A$ in Australia.
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Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 19 studies and safety reviews.
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