PRODUCT REVIEW
Nurse Jamie The Formula Eye Cream
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What can the product work for?
Moisturizing
squalane
1.3% -
1.6%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
An oil naturally present in skin. Works as an emollient to soften the skin and form a protective layer on its surface without a greasy feeling.
ascophyllum nodosum extract
0.25% -
0.5%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
Brown seaweed extract. Can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and might have some antioxidant effect
asparagopsis armata extract
0.25% -
0.5%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
Red seaweed extract. Can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and might have some antioxidant effect
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Anti-aging
What does the product description say?
An immediately evened contour that looks brighter and more awake, and a lifted and firm eye area over time.
prunus amygdalus dulcis oil
3.3% -
4%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness:
LOW
An emollient that softens the skin
tetrahexyldecyl ascorbate
0.35% -
0.6%
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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How honest is this product?
| Promise | Can it deliver? |
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| Anti-aging |
Total Promises Fulfilled score:
50/100.
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Can it cause trouble?
- Overall product irritation risk
- Acne & comedogenic risk ingredients: 2
Potential irritants
caprylic/capric triglyceride
6.3% -
7.7%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Moisturizing
A good mix of fatty acids that forms a protective layer on the skin. Improves the shelf life of products. Derived from coconut and glycerin
canola oil
4.3% -
5.3%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Moisturizing
A plant oil that can help soften the upper layer of the skin
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Comodogenic ingredients
cetearyl alcohol
2.4% -
3%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: Medium
Works for:
Cleansing,
Moisturizing
A non-drying alcohol. Works as an emollient. Helps water and oil mix together and creates a nice product texture
isopropyl palmitate
2% -
2.4%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High
Works for:
Moisturizing
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and create a thicker product consistency
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Ingredients & concentrations
All ingredients
Key Actives
allantoin
0.2% -
0.35%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Anti-inflammatory,
Moisturizing,
Reduces redness,
Anti-blemish,
Reduces irritation,
Exfoliation
Helps calm down inflammation in skin and can help reduce itching. Helps to repair the skin barrier and keep skin hydrated
panthenol
0.25% -
0.45%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Moisturizing,
Reduces redness,
Reduces irritation
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can help improve skin barrier function
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Potential irritants
caprylic/capric triglyceride
6.3% -
7.7%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Moisturizing
A good mix of fatty acids that forms a protective layer on the skin. Improves the shelf life of products. Derived from coconut and glycerin
canola oil
4.3% -
5.3%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Moisturizing
A plant oil that can help soften the upper layer of the skin
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Comodogenic ingredients
cetearyl alcohol
2.4% -
3%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: Medium
Works for:
Cleansing,
Moisturizing
A non-drying alcohol. Works as an emollient. Helps water and oil mix together and creates a nice product texture
isopropyl palmitate
2% -
2.4%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High
Works for:
Moisturizing
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and create a thicker product consistency
All ingredients
caprylic/capric triglyceride
6.3% -
7.7%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Moisturizing
A good mix of fatty acids that forms a protective layer on the skin. Improves the shelf life of products. Derived from coconut and glycerin
canola oil
4.3% -
5.3%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Moisturizing
A plant oil that can help soften the upper layer of the skin
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Ingredient list view
Water, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Canola oil, Prunus amygdalus dulcis oil, Cetearyl alcohol, Isopropyl palmitate, Cetearyl glucoside, Cetyl alcohol, Squalane, Glycerin, Phenoxyethanol, Polyacrylamide, Butylene glycol, C13-14 isoparaffin, Hydrogenated starch hydrolysate, Potassium sorbate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Tetrahexyldecyl ascorbate, Laureth-7, Disodium edta, Asparagopsis armata extract, Ascophyllum nodosum extract, Panthenol, Allantoin, Opuntia ficus-indica seed oil, Isomalt, Malus domestica fruit cell culture extract, Citric acid, Xanthan gum, Lecithin, Vitis vinifera fruit cell extract, Sodium hydroxide, Sodium benzoate
Sources
- Canola Oil
- Anti-Inflammatory and Skin Barrier Repair Effects of Topical Application of Some Plant Oils
- Final Report on the Safety Assessment of Isopropyl Isostearate
- Glycerol and the skin: holistic approach to its origin and functions
- Safety Assessment of Isoparaffins as Used in Cosmetics
- Safety assessment of hydrogenated starch hydrolysates
- 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
- Skin moisturizing effects of panthenol-based formulations
- Safety Assessment of Panthenol, Pantothenic Acid, and Derivatives as Used in Cosmetics
- Profile of wound healing process induced by allantoin
- The Antimicrobial and Wound Healing Potential of Opuntia ficus indica L. inermis Extracted Oil from Tunisia