Works for
MoisturizingTetrapeptide-21, Cyclopentasiloxane + 12 moreWorks well
“In addition, an effective fusion of Vitamin A, Cassava and anti-aging Peptides work to visibly reduce the appearance of wrinkles including crow's feet, moisturizes the skin to improve firmness and reduce the appearance of dark circles and puffiness.”
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, hydrolyzed hyaluronic acid.
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: dimethicone, cyclopentasiloxane.
The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: tetrapeptide-21
Anti-agingTetrapeptide-21, Tocopherol + 2 moreMay help
“Youthful Eye Serum”
This product contains tetrapeptide-21. 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.
Evens skin toneAscorbyl glucoside ~0.35–0.6%, below the ~1% it needs + 1 moreUnder-dosed
Effective ingredients missing or their concentration is too low
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy1 strong irritant: Retinyl palmitateMedium risk
ComedogenicClean of flagged comedogenic ingredientsNone flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~45–55%
Cyclopentasiloxane~7.1–8.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A silicone that helps improve the product texture and spreadability. Can absorb oil creating a short-term mattifying effect on the skin
More about CyclopentasiloxaneGlycerin~4.2–5.2%
- 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 GlycerinIsononyl isononanoate~3.3–4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Forms a protective film on the surface of the skin to prevent moisture loss. Gives a velvety feel to products while reducing tackiness
More about Isononyl isononanoateHdi/trimethylol hexyllactone crosspolymer~2.4–2.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a silky product texture and add volume to products
More about Hdi/trimethylol hexyllactone crosspolymerButylene glycol~2–2.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used 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 glycolStearoxymethicone/dimethicone copolymer~1.7–2.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Octyldodecanol~1.4–1.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that helps to soften the skin and create a pleasant product texture and stabilize the formulation
More about OctyldodecanolDimethicone~1.3–1.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A 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 DimethiconePhenoxyethanol~0.5–1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolIsohexadecane~0.8–1.15%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Improves the texture of the product and helps soften the skin. Helps oil and water mix together and can be used as a cleansing agent
More about IsohexadecaneBoron nitride~0.6–0.95%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps to absord oil and evenly disperse other ingredients (for example, pigment) in product formulation
More about Boron nitrideHydrolyzed manihot esculenta tuber extract~0.5–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer~0.5–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Maintains the texture of skincare products. Allows the product to spread evenly. Helps oil and water mix together
More about Acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymerCyclohexasiloxane~0.5–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A silicone that serves as an emollient. Helps create a nice non-greasy feels
More about CyclohexasiloxaneAmmonium polyacryloyldimethyl taurate~0.45–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a thicker product consistency
More about Ammonium polyacryloyldimethyl tauratePeg/ppg-18/18 dimethicone~0.45–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A silicone that mixes with water creating nice light-weight product texture
More about Peg/ppg-18/18 dimethiconeAscorbyl glucoside~0.35–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A vitamin C derivative that is more stable but less potent than pure form of vitamin C. Has a potential to boost collagen production, nutralise free radicals and reduce hyperpigmentation, but the required concentration is likely to be much higher than for the pure form of vitamin C, limiting the ingredient's effectiveness in products
More about Ascorbyl glucosideCaprylyl glycol~0.35–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture
More about Caprylyl glycolPotassium hydroxide~0.3–0.55%
Tocopheryl acetate~0.3–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A 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 acetateMethylparaben~0.15–0.3%
Ethylhexylglycerin~0.25–0.45%
Polysorbate 80~0.25–0.45%
Hydrolyzed hyaluronic acid~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin. A version of it is naturally present in skin
More about Hydrolyzed hyaluronic acidRetinyl palmitate~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- High
Three steps removed from the active form of vitamin A - retinoic acid. To have an effect in the skin, it first needs to be converted twice to become the retinoic acid. This means it is less potent than retinol, but could also be less irritating. Once converted to the retinoic acid in the skin, it helps against all signs of aging, improves skin cell turnover and helps fight blemishes and clogged pores. However, in many cosmetic formulations, it is used in a concentration that is too low to have the full effect
More about Retinyl palmitateSaccharomyces cerevisiae extract~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A moisturizing ingredient that works as a humectant to attract water to the upper layer of the skin.
More about Saccharomyces cerevisiae extractEthylparaben~0.15–0.25%
Polysorbate 20~0.2–0.35%
Silica~0.25–0.45%
Tetrasodium edta~0.1–0.2%
Tetrapeptide-21~0.1–0.2%
- 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 Tetrapeptide-21Tocopherol~0.1–0.15%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Pure 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 TocopherolIngredient list view
Water, Cyclopentasiloxane, Glycerin, Isononyl isononanoate, Hdi/trimethylol hexyllactone crosspolymer, Butylene glycol, Stearoxymethicone/dimethicone copolymer, Octyldodecanol, Dimethicone, Phenoxyethanol, Isohexadecane, Boron nitride, Hydrolyzed manihot esculenta tuber extract, Acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer, Cyclohexasiloxane, Ammonium polyacryloyldimethyl taurate, Peg/ppg-18/18 dimethicone, Ascorbyl glucoside, Caprylyl glycol, Potassium hydroxide, Tocopheryl acetate, Methylparaben, Ethylhexylglycerin, Polysorbate 80, Hydrolyzed hyaluronic acid, Retinyl palmitate, Saccharomyces cerevisiae extract, Ethylparaben, Polysorbate 20, Silica, Tetrasodium edta, Tetrapeptide-21, Tocopherol
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Worth comparing, line by line.
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.
| No7Youthful Eye SerumYOUR PRODUCT | Medik8Liquid Peptides | Geek GorgeousPower Peptides Serum | NeocutisMicro Serum Intensive Anti-Ageing and Tightening Serum | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 45% | 45% | 45% |
| Price | — | $68.00 | $16.57 | — |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 2 of 9 | 2 of 9 | 2 of 9 |
| Key difference | — | Copper Palmitoyl Heptapeptide-14 | Copper Palmitoyl Heptapeptide-14 | Aminopropyl Ascorbyl Phosphate |
| Irritancy | Medium | Low | Low | Low |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
| View product | Shop | Shop | Shop |
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Product summary
"No7 - Youthful Eye Serum" is effective for: Moisturizing
This product could be helpful for: Anti-aging, but its actives are not the most effective or are not well-studied.
Ingredient callouts
- this product includes a form of Retinoids (vitamin A) - retinyl palmitate 0.20% - 0.35%, but this type of vitamin A is not very effective. It could in theory help with fine lines and wrinkles, but the effect is most likely minimal.
- Peptides (tetrapeptide-21 0.10% - 0.20%). Peptides are a very big group of ingredients. They all consist of a different combination of aminoacids. Our skin produces Peptides naturally. Some of them work as natural antibiotics, promote wound-healing and production of collagen. The scientists are still studying how effective the topical application of Peptides is, but it is very likely that theynare helpful. Peptides might be able to support skin barrier restoration and even have an anti-aging benefit. At the very least, they certainly help attract water to the skin and support the hydration in this way.
- Humectants (yeast extract 0.20% - 0.40%, hydrolyzed hyaluronic acid 0.20% - 0.40% and glycerin 4.20% - 5.20%). These ingredients help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improve the skin hydration.
About the brand
According to Cruelty-Free Kitty "No7" is cruelty free, but its parent company is not.
Price
The product retails for 19.95£ in the United Kingdom and at around 23.99$ in the United States.
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 12 studies and safety reviews.
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- 4Final Report on the Safety Assessment of Dimethicone Copolyoljournals.sagepub.com
- 5Safety Assessment of Boron Nitride as Used in Cosmetics cir-safety.org
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