Nivea Cellular Anti-Age Eye Cream

Nivea Cellular Anti-Age Eye Cream

Efficacy75/100IrritancyLow

Works for

Anti-aging
Folic acid, Creatine + 1 more
May help
What the product description says
“Cellular Anti-Age Eye Cream”
Source: SmallFlower

This product contains creatine, folic acid. 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.

Folic acidKey activeEffect: MediumCan help stimulate collagen production in skin. While available studies are promising, more research is needed to confirm the efficacy in skin~0.4–1%
CreatineKey activeEffect: MediumCan support skin's ability to neutralize free radicals and produce collagen, though further research is needed to confirm effectiveness~0.35–0.8%
Butyrospermum parkii butterEffect: LowA 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~1.4–2%
Moisturizing
Glycerin, Cetearyl alcohol + 7 more
Works
What the product description says
“The formula with: PURE FOLIC ACID, an essential vitamin, supports the elastic fibers of the skin - for firmer and plumper skin MICRO & MACRO HYALURONIC ACID, two indispensable anti-ageing active ingredients, helps to effectively fill in wrinkles, smooth and intensively the skin to provide moisture - formulated with the highest concentration of hyaluronic acid in a NIVEA eye care product.”
Source: SmallFlower

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: glycerin, sodium hyaluronate.

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, cetearyl alcohol.

GlycerinKey active· HumectantEffect: HighOne of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant~4.3–6.4%
Cetearyl alcoholKey active· EmollientEffect: MediumA non-drying alcohol. Works as an emollient. Helps water and oil mix together and creates a nice product texture~2.1–3.1%
Vegetable oilKey active· EmollientEffect: MediumAn oil from a mixture of different vegetables. Helps soften the upper layer of the skin~1.5–2.2%
Butyrospermum parkii butterKey active· Emollient, OcclusiveEffect: HighA 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~1.4–2%
Sodium hyaluronateKey active· HumectantEffect: HighOne of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin~0.35–0.85%
Glyceryl stearate· EmollientEffect: LowAn emollient that softens the skin and forms a protective layer on its surface. Helps water and oil mix together~2.5–3.7%
Cocoglycerides· EmollientEffect: LowHelp soften the upper layer of the skin and make it easier for oil and water mix together. Recently, a rising number of allergic reactions to cocoglycerides and other coconut-derived surfactants has been reported. As there is a significant overlap between frequent irritants and allergens, we flag this ingredient for attention of those with very sensitive, reactive skin~1.7–2.6%
Octyldodecanol· EmollientEffect: LowAn emollient that helps to soften the skin and create a pleasant product texture and stabilize the formulation~1.1–1.6%
Hydrogenated palm glycerides· EmollientEffect: LowAn emollient that softens the skin~0.15–0.65%
Anti-oxidation
Side benefit · Creatine, Butyrospermum parkii butter
May help

This product contains antioxidants (creatine) that might be able to help neutralize free radicals in skin to lessen the damage it gets from the UV light (sun). There is not enough evidence to confirm their effectiveness in skin though.

CreatineKey activeEffect: MediumCan support skin's ability to neutralize free radicals and produce collagen, though further research is needed to confirm effectiveness~0.35–0.8%
Butyrospermum parkii butterEffect: LowA 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~1.4–2%

Can it cause trouble?

Irritancy
7 flagged ingredients
Low risk
We flag 7 ingredients with irritancy potential; the product's overall irritancy is low. The table lists each ingredient's own rating.
IngredientFunctionIrritationEst. amount
CocoglyceridesHelp soften the upper layer of the skin and make it easier for oil and water mix together. Recently, a rising number of allergic reactions to cocoglycerides and other coconut-derived surfactants has been reported. As there is a significant overlap between frequent irritants and allergens, we flag this ingredient for attention of those with very sensitive, reactive skinHigh~1.7–2.6%est.
MethylpropanediolHelps dissolve other ingredients in a formulationMedium~3.6–5.4%est.
Tapioca starchUsed to create a thicker product consistencyMedium~0.85–1.25%est.
1,2-hexanediolA preservativeMedium~0.5–1.1%est.
Potassium cetyl phosphateHelps oil and water mix togetherMedium~0.15–0.65%est.
EthylhexylglycerinA preservativeMedium~0.1–0.5%est.
CarrageenanHelps thicken the product formula and create a nice product formulationMedium~0.1–0.45%est.
Comedogenic
3 ingredients rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale
3 flagged
These ingredients have a comedogenic rating of 2 or more on a 0–5 scale; the table shows each one's rating. In leave-on products they can clog pores in acne-prone skin.
IngredientFunctionRatingEst. amount
Butyrospermum parkii butterA 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 radicals3/5~1.4–2%est.
CarrageenanHelps thicken the product formula and create a nice product formulation3/5~0.1–0.45%est.
Cetearyl alcoholA non-drying alcohol. Works as an emollient. Helps water and oil mix together and creates a nice product texture2/5~2.1–3.1%est.

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Ingredients

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Water~40–60%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Plain old water

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Glycerin~4.3–6.4%
Key active
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant

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Methylpropanediol~3.6–5.4%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

Helps dissolve other ingredients in a formulation

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Glyceryl stearate~2.5–3.7%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
CleansingMoisturizing

An emollient that softens the skin and forms a protective layer on its surface. Helps water and oil mix together

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Cetearyl alcohol~2.1–3.1%
Key activeComedogenic 2/5
Irritation risk
Low
Comedogenicity
2/5
Works for
CleansingMoisturizing

A non-drying alcohol. Works as an emollient. Helps water and oil mix together and creates a nice product texture

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Cocoglycerides~1.7–2.6%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
CleansingMoisturizing

Help soften the upper layer of the skin and make it easier for oil and water mix together. Recently, a rising number of allergic reactions to cocoglycerides and other coconut-derived surfactants has been reported. As there is a significant overlap between frequent irritants and allergens, we flag this ingredient for attention of those with very sensitive, reactive skin

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Vegetable oil~1.5–2.2%
Key active
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

An oil from a mixture of different vegetables. Helps soften the upper layer of the skin

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Butyrospermum parkii butter~1.4–2%
Key activeComedogenic 3/5
Irritation risk
Low
Comedogenicity
3/5
Works for
MoisturizingAnti-oxidationAnti-aging

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

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Octyldodecanol~1.1–1.6%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

An emollient that helps to soften the skin and create a pleasant product texture and stabilize the formulation

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Tapioca starch~0.85–1.25%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

Used to create a thicker product consistency

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1,2-hexanediol~0.5–1.1%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

A preservative

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Folic acid~0.4–1%
Key active
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Anti-aging

Can help stimulate collagen production in skin. While available studies are promising, more research is needed to confirm the efficacy in skin

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Sodium hyaluronate~0.35–0.85%
Key active
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin

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Creatine~0.35–0.8%
Key active
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Anti-oxidationAnti-aging

Can support skin's ability to neutralize free radicals and produce collagen, though further research is needed to confirm effectiveness

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1-methylhydantoin-2-imide~0.3–0.75%
Formula
Magnolia officinalis bark extract~0.15–0.7%
Formula
Potassium cetyl phosphate~0.15–0.65%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Cleansing

Helps oil and water mix together

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Hydrogenated palm glycerides~0.15–0.65%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
CleansingMoisturizing

An emollient that softens the skin

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Ethylhexylglycerin~0.1–0.5%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

A preservative

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Xanthan gum~0.1–0.45%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Cleansing

Used to create a thicker product consistency

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Carrageenan~0.1–0.45%
Comedogenic 3/5Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Comedogenicity
3/5

Helps thicken the product formula and create a nice product formulation

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Sodium hydroxide~0.1–0.35%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Used to adjust the product's pH

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Phenoxyethanol~0.05–0.3%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products

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Alumina~0.1–0.45%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

The same compound that is used safely in dental implants and bone cements. In cosmetics, it is used to improve the consistency of products

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Ci 77891~0.05–0.15%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
More about Ci 77891
Ingredient list view

Water, Glycerin, Methylpropanediol, Glyceryl stearate, Cetearyl alcohol, Cocoglycerides, Vegetable oil, Butyrospermum parkii butter, Octyldodecanol, Tapioca starch, 1,2-hexanediol, Folic acid, Sodium hyaluronate, Creatine, 1-methylhydantoin-2-imide, Magnolia officinalis bark extract, Potassium cetyl phosphate, Hydrogenated palm glycerides, Ethylhexylglycerin, Xanthan gum, Carrageenan, Sodium hydroxide, Phenoxyethanol, Alumina, Ci 77891

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