Works for
2 of 2 advertised claims delivered
MoisturizingAcetyl tetrapeptide-5, Althaea officinalis root extract + 11 moreStrong evidence
“Concentrating the power of four billion native cells in a single drop, active ingredient micro-algae oil infuses the eye cream, seeking to fortify skin’s natural barrier.”
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.
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: helianthus annuus seed oil, squalane.
The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: acetyl tetrapeptide-5
Anti-agingAcetyl tetrapeptide-5, TocopherolModerate evidence
“The velvety texture offers a blurring effect to help soften the look of fine lines and wrinkles.”
This product contains acetyl tetrapeptide-5. 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?
Irritancy2 strong irritants: Parfum, Rosmarinus officinalis leaf extractMedium risk
Comedogenic2 ingredients rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale2 flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~45–55%
Squalane~5.8–7.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
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.
More about SqualaneGlycerin~4.3–5.2%
- 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 GlycerinMacadamia integrifolia seed oil~3.3–4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A plant oil that helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Macadamia integrifolia seed oilMicrocrystalline cellulose~2.4–2.9%
Sodium polyacrylate~2.1–2.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a gel-like product texture, as well as to stabilize emulsions
More about Sodium polyacrylateArachidyl alcohol~1.7–2.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to soften the upper layer of the skin and create a thicker product consistency
More about Arachidyl alcoholCetearyl alcohol~1.6–1.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 2/5
A non-drying alcohol. Works as an emollient. Helps water and oil mix together and creates a nice product texture
More about Cetearyl alcoholBehenyl alcohol~1.3–1.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Non-drying alcohol that helps water and oil mix together. Also serves as an emollient
More about Behenyl alcoholEthylhexylglycerin~1–1.2%
Arachidyl glucoside~0.75–1.15%
Parfum~0.6–0.95%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumPhenethyl alcohol~0.6–0.9%
Sodium stearoyl glutamate~0.6–0.95%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oil and water mix together
More about Sodium stearoyl glutamateSodium gluconate~0.5–0.75%
Caprylic/capric triglyceride~0.55–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
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
More about Caprylic/capric triglycerideHelianthus annuus seed oil~0.45–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A great emollient due to its high linoleic acid content. One of the most effective plant oils in helping skin hydration and repairing skin barrier function
More about Helianthus annuus seed oilAlthaea officinalis root extract~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and might help to reduce inflammation
More about Althaea officinalis root extractUndaria pinnatifida extract~0.3–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A seaweed extract that helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and might have an anti-oxidant effect
More about Undaria pinnatifida extractBenzyl alcohol~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- High
A preservative. Can be used to mask unpleasant smell. Can be irritating
More about Benzyl alcoholChlorella vulgaris extract~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
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
More about Chlorella vulgaris extractAcetyl tetrapeptide-5~0.15–0.3%
- 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 tetrapeptide-5Tocopherol~0.15–0.3%
- 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 TocopherolDehydroacetic acid~0.1–0.2%
Rosmarinus officinalis leaf extract~0.1–0.15%
- Irritation risk
- High
Can be helpful in reducing inflammation in skin, including inflamed acne. It can be irritating
More about Rosmarinus officinalis leaf extractIngredient list view
Water, Squalane, Glycerin, Macadamia integrifolia seed oil, Microcrystalline cellulose, Sodium polyacrylate, Arachidyl alcohol, Cetearyl alcohol, Behenyl alcohol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Arachidyl glucoside, Parfum, Phenethyl alcohol, Sodium stearoyl glutamate, Sodium gluconate, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Helianthus annuus seed oil, Althaea officinalis root extract, Undaria pinnatifida extract, Benzyl alcohol, Chlorella vulgaris extract, Acetyl tetrapeptide-5, Tocopherol, Dehydroacetic acid, Rosmarinus officinalis leaf extract
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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.
| NUXEMerveillance Lift Eye CreamYOUR PRODUCT | 305careMorning Muse Eye Cream | Perricone MDHypoallergenic Firming Eye Cream | Noble PanaceaThe Absolute Restoring Eye Cream | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 62% | 61% | 60% |
| Price | $23.79 | — | $18.00−$5.79 | $247.50+$223.71 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 4 of 8 | 4 of 8 | 5 of 8 |
| Key difference | — | Dipeptide-2 | Acetyl Octapeptide-3 | Acetyl Octapeptide-3 |
| Irritancy | Medium | Low | Low | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
| View product | Shop | Shop | Shop |
Product summary
Judging from the ingredient list, "NUXE - Merveillance Lift Eye Cream" works well for improving skin hydration The formulation is based on a combination of good humectants and emollients. Both are needed to increase the skin hydration level. Humectants in this product (acetyl tetrapeptide-5 and glycerin) help to increase the water content in the upper layer of the skin. (These ingredients do so by "capturing" water molecules from the outside air or from within the deeper layers of the skin). Emollients in this formulation (helianthus annuus seed oil, squalane, cetearyl alcohol, macadamia integrifolia seed oil and arachidyl alcohol) help to reduce the moisture loss from the skin. They also soften the skin surface and relieve the feeling of dryness and tightness.
Ingredient callouts
- We like that this moisturizer contains peptides (acetyl tetrapeptide-5 0.10% - 0.35%). There are many different kind of Peptides and they are naturally present in our skin. They all are a combination of aminoacids. Some of them work as natural antibiotics, promote wound-healing and production of collagen. The science is still not settled on how effective Peptides are in skincare, but it is very likely that they have a benefit. Peptides might help restore the skin barrier and fight the signs of aging. At the very least, Peptides work as humectants: they attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improve its hydration.
Irritation risk
This moisturizer contains some common irritants, including those without a benefit for the skin. We assess the overall irritancy of this moisturizer to be medium. For a detailed overview of all potential irritants: click here
You can see the detailed formula review with the breakdown of all actives in the product and the full ingredient list with estimated concentrations in the tables below.
Price
The product retails for 48.30$ in the United States, from 17.75£ up to 494.00£ in the United Kingdom, from 41.90CA$ up to 61.30CA$ in Canada and for 64.00A$ in Australia.
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 13 studies and safety reviews.
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- 3Final Report on the Safety Assessment of Phenethyl Alcoholsemanticscholar.org
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- 6Effect of topically applied lipids on surfactant-irritated skinonlinelibrary.wiley.com
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