Naturopathica Caffeine + Peptide Smoothing Eye Serum
Works for
MoisturizingAcetyl hexapeptide-8, Glycerin + 6 moreWorks well
“Lightweight yet deeply hydrating, this plumping eye serum combines Peptides, Caffeine, and a blend of potent botanically-derived Eye Renew Actives delivered with a cooling ceramic tip to help awaken and smooth the eye area.”
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:
fructose, 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: carthamus tinctorius seed oil, caprylyl glycol.
The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: acetyl hexapeptide-8
Anti-agingAcetyl hexapeptide-8May help
“100% see an improvement in fine lines & wrinkles after 4 weeks”
This product contains acetyl hexapeptide-8. 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.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy9 flagged ingredientsLow risk
ComedogenicClean of flagged comedogenic ingredientsNone flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~40–60%
Glycerin~4.3–6.4%
- 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 GlycerinDipentaerythrityl hexa c5-9 acid esters~3.5–5.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Caffeine~2.6–3.9%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Might be helpful in neutralizing free radicals. Can have a dehydration effect that might somewhat decrease the look of puffy eyes
More about CaffeineAcetyl hexapeptide-8~2–3%
- 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 Acetyl hexapeptide-8Sodium hyaluronate~1.6–2.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin
More about Sodium hyaluronateAesculus hippocastanum extract~1.5–2.2%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract. Benefits of topical application are not confirmed
More about Aesculus hippocastanum extractAloe barbadensis extract~1.1–1.7%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Traditionally used to treat sunburns, dermatitis and inflammation, but evidence for its effectiveness is lacking. The extract can contain humectants that help attract water into the skin
More about Aloe barbadensis extractCaprylyl glycol~1–1.5%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture
More about Caprylyl glycolCarbomer~0.6–1.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps create a thicker or gel-like product texture. It is not a surfactant but can be used in gentle cleansing formulations
More about CarbomerCarthamus tinctorius seed oil~0.55–1.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that helps soften the skin and might help calm down inflammation
More about Carthamus tinctorius seed oilCucumis sativus fruit extract~0.4–0.95%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Might be somewhat helpful in reducing hyperpigmentation and neutralizing free radicals but its typical concentration in a product is too low for having an effect
More about Cucumis sativus fruit extractFructose~0.35–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about FructoseHydroxyacetophenone~0.2–0.75%
Polyacrylate crosspolymer-6~0.2–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Polyglyceryl-10 laurate~0.15–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps water and oil mix together
More about Polyglyceryl-10 lauratePotassium sorbate~0.1–0.4%
Silica~0.15–0.6%
Tromethamine~0.05–0.25%
Citric acid~0.05–0.1%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
More about Citric acidXanthan gum~0.05–0.15%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a thicker product consistency
More about Xanthan gumIngredient list view
Water, Glycerin, Dipentaerythrityl hexa c5-9 acid esters, Caffeine, Acetyl hexapeptide-8, Sodium hyaluronate, Aesculus hippocastanum extract, Aloe barbadensis extract, Caprylyl glycol, Carbomer, Carthamus tinctorius seed oil, Cucumis sativus fruit extract, Fructose, Hydroxyacetophenone, Polyacrylate crosspolymer-6, Polyglyceryl-10 laurate, Potassium sorbate, Silica, Tromethamine, Citric acid, Xanthan gum
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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.
| NaturopathicaCaffeine + Peptide Smoothing Eye SerumYOUR PRODUCT | M-61Hydraboost Eye Serum | NIDASalmon PDRN Peptide Serum | FYI CosmeticsMulti-Effect Eye Serum | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 57% | 57% | 57% |
| Price | $86.00 | $84.00−$2.00 | $13.32−$72.68 | — |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 4 of 6 | 4 of 6 | 3 of 6 |
| Key difference | — | Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7 | Copper Tripeptide-1 | Niacinamide |
| Irritancy | Low | Low | Low | Low |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 6 studies and safety reviews.
- 1
- 2Hyaluronic acid: A key molecule in skin agingncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- 3
- 4Contact dermatitis to extract of horse chestnut (esculin)pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- 5
- 6Safety Assessment of Tromethamine as Used in Cosmeticscir-safety.org
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