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Murad Vita-C Eyes Dark Circle Corrector
Works for:
based on ingredients and %- Moisturizing
- Evens skin tone
- Anti-aging
- Anti-oxidation
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What can the product work for?
Works for
Anti-aging
What does the product description say?
Infused with hydrating cucumber to minimise the appearance of lines and wrinkles, the Murad Vita-C Eyes Dark Circle Corrector also contains light-reflecting micro minerals to help brighten the skin for a more radiant and healthy-looking complexion.
niacinamide
25% -
30%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
Is proven to be effective in reducing blemishes, evening out skin tone and helping to improve lines and wrinkles. It helps the skin to repair sun damage, calm down inflammation and keep maintain good levels of moisture.
The concentration of about 2% is effective for supporting the skin barrier and evening out the skin tone. Concentration of 4-6% is better for helping with acne and balancing the sebum production
acetyl zingerone
0.55% -
0.8%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness:
MEDIUM
An active compound sourced from ginger root. It can help neutralize free radicals in skin. It might be able to help reduce fine lines and wrinkles and improve the skin tone. In small concentrations, used as a chelating agent and helps preserve stability of product formulations.
tetrahexyldecyl ascorbate
0.6% -
0.9%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Insufficient!
Being a lipid soluble form of vitamin C, it is more stable than ascorbic acid, but still degrades quickly and needs to be stabilized in a formulation with another ingredient. It is claimed to penetrate skin better than pure vitamin C and have the the similar benefits, but solid studies of its effectiveness are lacking. Is likely to require a higher concentration in a product than pure vitamin C to be effective. It might be able to help reduce pore clogging.
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Evens skin tone
What does the product description say?
Sun damage, irritation and genetics can result in hyperpigmentation. . Red.
niacinamide
25% -
30%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
Is proven to be effective in reducing blemishes, evening out skin tone and helping to improve lines and wrinkles. It helps the skin to repair sun damage, calm down inflammation and keep maintain good levels of moisture.
The concentration of about 2% is effective for supporting the skin barrier and evening out the skin tone. Concentration of 4-6% is better for helping with acne and balancing the sebum production
glutathione
0.65% -
0.95%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
A peptide that can help neutralize free radicals in skin and reduce melanin production resulting in skin lightening effect and reduction in hyperpigmentation. It can also help attract moisture to the upper layer of the skin
taurine
0.7% -
1.05%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness:
LOW
Could be helpful in reducing inflammation in skin, evening out the skin tone and neutralizing free radicals, but more research is needed to confirm its effectiveness
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Moisturizing
What does the product description say?
Infused with hydrating cucumber to minimise the appearance of lines and wrinkles, the Murad Vita-C Eyes Dark Circle Corrector also contains light-reflecting micro minerals to help brighten the skin for a more radiant and healthy-looking complexion.
glycerin
3.5% -
4.3%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant
niacinamide
25% -
30%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
Is proven to be effective in reducing blemishes, evening out skin tone and helping to improve lines and wrinkles. It helps the skin to repair sun damage, calm down inflammation and keep maintain good levels of moisture.
The concentration of about 2% is effective for supporting the skin barrier and evening out the skin tone. Concentration of 4-6% is better for helping with acne and balancing the sebum production
triheptanoin
0.55% -
0.85%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
A synthetic triglyceride. Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
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Anti-oxidation
glutathione
0.65% -
0.95%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
A peptide that can help neutralize free radicals in skin and reduce melanin production resulting in skin lightening effect and reduction in hyperpigmentation. It can also help attract moisture to the upper layer of the skin
acetyl zingerone
0.55% -
0.8%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
An active compound sourced from ginger root. It can help neutralize free radicals in skin. It might be able to help reduce fine lines and wrinkles and improve the skin tone. In small concentrations, used as a chelating agent and helps preserve stability of product formulations.
ascophyllum nodosum extract
0.4% -
0.65%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness:
LOW
Brown seaweed extract. Can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and might have some antioxidant effect
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Honesty check
How honest is this product?
| Promise | Can it deliver? |
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| Anti-aging | |
| Moisturizing | |
| Evens skin tone |
Total Promises Fulfilled score:
100/100.
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Can it cause trouble?
- Overall product irritation risk
- Acne & comedogenic risk ingredients: 2
Potential irritants
ascorbic acid
0.95% -
1.15%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Anti-aging,
Anti-oxidation,
Evens skin tone
The most well-researched antioxidant that works in skin. Helps neutralize free radicals supporting collagen production, helping to even out the skin tone and preventing early signs of aging
Irritation risk:
A gelling agent that thickens the product consistency and leaves the skin with a velvety finish
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Comodogenic ingredients
chlorella vulgaris extract
0.5% -
0.75%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High
Works for:
Moisturizing,
Anti-oxidation,
Anti-inflammatory
A plant extract that can help to attract water to the upper layer of the skin and might have some anti-oxidant and anti-inflammatory properties
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Ingredients & concentrations
All ingredients
Key Actives
niacinamide
25% -
30%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Evens skin tone,
Anti-aging,
Moisturizing,
Anti-blemish,
Reduces irritation,
Anti-inflammatory,
Antibacterial,
Reduces redness
Is proven to be effective in reducing blemishes, evening out skin tone and helping to improve lines and wrinkles. It helps the skin to repair sun damage, calm down inflammation and keep maintain good levels of moisture.
The concentration of about 2% is effective for supporting the skin barrier and evening out the skin tone. Concentration of 4-6% is better for helping with acne and balancing the sebum production
niacinamide
1.1% -
1.3%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Moisturizing,
Anti-blemish,
Anti-aging,
Evens skin tone,
Reduces irritation,
Anti-inflammatory,
Antibacterial,
Reduces redness
Is proven to be effective in reducing blemishes, evening out skin tone and helping to improve lines and wrinkles. It helps the skin to repair sun damage, calm down inflammation and keep maintain good levels of moisture.
The concentration of about 2% is effective for supporting the skin barrier and evening out the skin tone. Concentration of 4-6% is better for helping with acne and balancing the sebum production
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Potential irritants
ascorbic acid
0.95% -
1.15%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Anti-aging,
Anti-oxidation,
Evens skin tone
The most well-researched antioxidant that works in skin. Helps neutralize free radicals supporting collagen production, helping to even out the skin tone and preventing early signs of aging
Irritation risk:
A gelling agent that thickens the product consistency and leaves the skin with a velvety finish
Show more
Comodogenic ingredients
chlorella vulgaris extract
0.5% -
0.75%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High
Works for:
Moisturizing,
Anti-oxidation,
Anti-inflammatory
A plant extract that can help to attract water to the upper layer of the skin and might have some anti-oxidant and anti-inflammatory properties
All ingredients
niacinamide
25% -
30%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Evens skin tone,
Anti-aging,
Moisturizing,
Anti-blemish,
Reduces irritation,
Anti-inflammatory,
Antibacterial,
Reduces redness
Is proven to be effective in reducing blemishes, evening out skin tone and helping to improve lines and wrinkles. It helps the skin to repair sun damage, calm down inflammation and keep maintain good levels of moisture.
The concentration of about 2% is effective for supporting the skin barrier and evening out the skin tone. Concentration of 4-6% is better for helping with acne and balancing the sebum production
titanium dioxide
7.3% -
8.9%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Sun protection
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
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Ingredient list view
Unknown, Niacinamide, Titanium dioxide, Unspecified form of vitamin c, Water, Glycerin, Dimethicone, Hydroxyethyl acrylate/sodium acryloyldimethyl taurate copolymer, Titanium dioxide, Ci 77891, Niacinamide, Ascorbic acid, Urea, Yeast amino acids, Trehalose, Inositol, Taurine, Betaine, Glutathione, Tetrahexyldecyl ascorbate, Glucosyl hesperidin, Fucus vesiculosus extract, Xymenynic acid, Hdi/trimethylol hexyllactone crosspolymer, Mica, Triheptanoin, Propylene glycol dicaprate, Sorbitol, Helianthus annuus seed extract, C13-16 isoparaffin, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Polyisobutene, Silica, Hexylene glycol, Peg-7 trimethylolpropane coconut ether, Acetyl zingerone, Asparagopsis armata extract, Chlorella vulgaris extract, Terminalia ferdinandiana fruit extract, Hordeum vulgare extract, Ascophyllum nodosum extract, Sodium hyaluronate, Xanthan gum, Cucumis sativus extract, Trimethylsiloxysilicate, Peg-8 methyl ether triethoxysilane, Gold, Caprylyl glycol, Phenoxyethanol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Iron oxides, Ci 77492, Iron oxides, Ci 77491
Sources
- Niacinamide - mechanisms of action and its topical use in dermatology
- Gehring, W. (2004). Nicotinic acid/niacinamide and the skin. Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 3(2), 88–93. doi:10.1111/j.1473-2130.2004.00115.x
- Glycerol and the skin: holistic approach to its origin and functions
- Dimethicone as a protective ingredient in topical medications
- Final Report on the Safety Assessment of Dimethicone Copolyol
- Topical urea in skincare: A review
- Cosmeceuttical Critigue: Taurine
- Glutathione as a skin whitening agent: Facts, myths, evidence and controversies
- Glutathione for skin lightening: a regnant myth or evidence-based verity?
- Glutathione for skin lightening for dermatologists and cosmetologists
- Double-blind, half-face study comparing topical vitamin C and vehicle for rejuvenation of photodamage
- Application of tetra-isopalmitoyl ascorbic acid in cosmetic formulations: Stability studies and in vivo efficacy
- Public Report: 2-Butenedioic acid (2E)-, di-C12-15-alkyl esters (INCI Name: Di-C12-15 Alkyl Fumarate)
- Safety Assessment of Isoparaffins as Used in Cosmetics
- Final report of the cosmetic ingredient review expert panel on the safety assessment of Polyisobutene and Hydrogenated Polyisobutene as used in cosmetics
- Randomized double-blind vehicle controlled study of the effects of topical acetyl zingerone on photoaging
- The chemotherapeutic potential of Terminalia ferdinandiana: Phytochemistry and bioactivity
- Celiac Disease & Skin Care Products
- Preventive and Therapeutic Role of Functional Ingredients of Barley Grass for Chronic Diseases in Human Beings
- Hyaluronic acid: A key molecule in skin aging