Works for
MoisturizingGlycerin, Biosaccharide gum-1 + 2 moreWorks
This product contains good ingredients to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. These ingredients are called "humectants": biosaccharide gum-1, glycerin.
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. If the air is dry, humectants can speed up the moisture loss from the skin. This is why it is a good idea to use another product on top of this one to help "seal in" the moisture (look for ingredients like dimethicone, squalane, oils and butters).
Anti-agingAscorbyl glucoside ~0.2–0.75%, below the ~1% it needsUnder-dosed
“Fights tired-looking eyes, fine lines and wrinkles, and puffy under-eyes.”
Effective ingredients missing or their concentration is too low.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy8 flagged ingredientsLow risk
Comedogenic1 ingredient rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale1 flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~40–60%
Aloe barbadensis leaf juice~6.2–9.3%
- 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 leaf juicePropanediol~3.7–5.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Acts as a solvent for other ingredients. Speeds up the absorption of other ingredients into the skin
More about PropanediolCarrageenan~2.8–4.3%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
Helps thicken the product formula and create a nice product formulation
More about CarrageenanGlycerin~2.1–3.2%
- 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 GlycerinPhenoxyethanol~0.5–1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolCaprylyl glycol~1.3–2%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture
More about Caprylyl glycolBiosaccharide gum-1~0.9–1.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and is claimed to provide a longer-lasting hydration because of its ability to create a water-binding film on the surface of the skin
More about Biosaccharide gum-1Caffeine~0.5–1.15%
- 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 CaffeinePotassium sorbate~0.3–0.6%
Ascorbyl glucoside~0.2–0.75%
- 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 glucosideAlbizia julibrissin bark extract~0.1–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that might help to neutralize free radicals in skin. Is claimed to help reduce hyperpigmentation but evidence is missing
More about Albizia julibrissin bark extractDarutoside~0.1–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Hexylene glycol~0.05–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps create a more spreadable product texture
More about Hexylene glycolSodium hydroxide~0.05–0.2%
Ingredient list view
Water, Aloe barbadensis leaf juice, Propanediol, Carrageenan, Unknown, Glycerin, Phenoxyethanol, Caprylyl glycol, Biosaccharide gum-1, Caffeine, Potassium sorbate, Ascorbyl glucoside, Albizia julibrissin bark extract, Darutoside, Hexylene glycol, Sodium hydroxide
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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.
| OARS + ALPSWake Up Eye StickYOUR PRODUCT | La Roche-PosayHyalu B5 Eye Serum | PatricksES1 | ANTI-AGING EYE SERUM | Blue Lagoon SkincareBL+ Eye Serum | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 35% | 35% | 29% |
| Price | $22.00 | $27.54+$5.54 | — | $176.83+$154.83 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 3 of 4 | 2 of 4 | 4 of 4 |
| Key difference | — | Niacinamide | Niacinamide | Alteromonas Ferment Extract |
| Irritancy | Low | Low | Low | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
| View product | Shop | Shop | Shop |
More alternatives: Blue Lagoon Skin Science BL+ Eye SerumLancôme Advanced Gnifique Yeux Light-Pearl Eye Serum
Product summary
"OARS + ALPS - Wake Up Eye Stick" could be helpful for: Moisturizing, but its actives are not the most effective or are not well-studied.
Ingredient callouts
- Humectants (biosaccharide gum-1 0.90% - 1.35% and glycerin 2.10% - 3.20%). These ingredients help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improve the skin hydration.
Price
The product retails for 22.00$ 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 4 studies and safety reviews.
- 1
- 2The Roles of Vitamin C in Skin Healthncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- 3
- 4Phytopharmacological properties of Albizia species: A reviewresearchgate.net
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