Olay Anti-Wrinkle Firm & Lift Eye Renewal Gel
Works for
2 of 2 advertised claims delivered
Anti-aging1 ingredient credited for this claimStrong support
“Anti-Wrinkle Firm & Lift Eye Renewal Gel”
This product can help reduce and prevent fine lines and wrinkles, improve skin elasticity and firmness because it contains niacinamide.
Keep in mind that it typically takes at least 6 weeks to notice any results because the changes that are needed to improve fine lines and elasticity happen in the deeper layers of the skin. No topical anti-aging product can “erase” wrinkles or fully reverse signs of aging.
Moisturizing4 ingredients credited for this claimStrong support
“It provides intense hydration to help visibly smoothen the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles around the eye contour, re-energize tired looking skin and to diminish the appearance of dark circles and puffiness.”
This product contains good ingredients to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. These ingredients are called "humectants": glycerin, sodium hyaluronate.
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).
The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: niacinamide, panthenol
Evens skin toneNot advertised by the brand · 1 ingredient credited for this claimStrong support
This product can help reduce hypepigmentation and even out the skin tone because it contains the following effective ingredients: niacinamide
Keep in mind that you would need to apply any topical skincare targetted at hypigmentation consistently for a couple of months to get a result. No topical skincare product can help get rid of hyperpigmentation (including post-acne marks and age spots) instantly.
Anti-oxidationNot advertised by the brand · 1 ingredient credited for this claimModerate support
This product contains antioxidants (camellia sinensis extract) 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.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy2 strong irritants: Hamamelis virginiana extract, Alcohol denat.Medium risk
ComedogenicClean of flagged comedogenic ingredientsNone flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~40–60%
Propylene glycol~4.7–7%
- Irritation risk
- High
Helps oil and water mix together and can enhance the penetration of other ingredients into the skin. It can be irritating
More about Propylene glycolPanthenol~3.4–5.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can help improve skin barrier function
More about PanthenolGlycerin~2.6–4%
- 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 GlycerinHexylene glycol~1.9–2.8%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps create a more spreadable product texture
More about Hexylene glycolNiacinamide~1.6–2.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Is proven to be effective in reducing blemishes, evening out skin tone and helping to improve lines and wrinkles. It helps the skin to repair sun damage, calm down inflammation and keep maintain good levels of moisture. The concentration of about 2% is effective for supporting the skin barrier and evening out the skin tone. Concentration of 4-6% is better for helping with acne and balancing the sebum production
More about NiacinamideHamamelis virginiana extract~1.4–2.1%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that can help calm down inflammation in skin. Can, however, itself be irritating
More about Hamamelis virginiana extractPeg/ppg-17/6 copolymer~1.2–1.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Cucumis sativus extract~0.95–1.45%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Camellia sinensis extract~0.85–1.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Tea extract. Might be helpful in neutralizing free radicals in skin
More about Camellia sinensis extractGlycyrrhizic acid~0.5–1.15%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Sodium hyaluronate~0.4–0.95%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin
More about Sodium hyaluronatePolyethylacrylate~0.35–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Tetrasodium edta~0.2–0.75%
Citric acid~0.15–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
More about Citric acidPvm/ma copolymer~0.15–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Alcohol denat.~0.1–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- High
Produces temporary toning effect. Can help dissolve other ingredients or preserve products
More about Alcohol denat.Sodium hydroxide~0.05–0.25%
Phenoxyethanol~0.05–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolIngredient list view
Water, Propylene glycol, Panthenol, Glycerin, Hexylene glycol, Niacinamide, Hamamelis virginiana extract, Peg/ppg-17/6 copolymer, Cucumis sativus extract, Camellia sinensis extract, Glycyrrhizic acid, Sodium hyaluronate, Polyethylacrylate, Tetrasodium edta, Citric acid, Pvm/ma copolymer, Alcohol denat., Sodium hydroxide, Phenoxyethanol, Unknown
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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.
| OlayAnti-Wrinkle Firm & Lift Eye Renewal GelYOUR PRODUCT | Paula's choiceRESIST Anti-Aging Eye Gel | MDC DermatologicsPlump, Boost Firm Eye Hydro Gel | ArtNaturals LUXEEye Gel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 92% | 90% | 90% |
| Price | $16.51 | $35.96+$19.45 | $64.00+$47.49 | $24.99+$8.48 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 4 of 6 | 4 of 6 | 4 of 6 |
| Key difference | — | Caprooyl Tetrapeptide-3 | Sh-Polypeptide-9 | Acetyl Hexapeptide-8 |
| Irritancy | Medium | Medium | Medium | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | Contains drying alcohol | — | — | Contains drying alcohol |
| View product | Shop | Shop | Shop |
Product summary
"Olay - Anti-Wrinkle Firm & Lift Eye Renewal Gel" is a well-rounded moisturizing product.
Ingredient callouts
- We love that this moisturizer contains a good concentration of niacinamide 1.60% - 2.40%. Niacinamide is a perfect active in a moistruizer because it helps calm down inflamation in skin and support the skin barrier. More than that, it is helpful for most common skin concerns: it helps regulat oil production, help reduce acne and clogged pores, improve skin tone and prevent pigmentation marks. It also helps fight photodamage.
- This formulation also uses an effective concentration of panthenol (pro-vitamin B5) - about 3.40% - 5.20%. Panthenol helps strengthen the skin barrier, improve hydration and reduce inflammation in skin.
Irritation risk
This formulation includes some common irritants, including ingredients that do not provide 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 from 9.40£ up to 12.49£ in the United Kingdom.
For a detailed price comparison: click here.
Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 13 studies and safety reviews.
- 1Surfactants and experimental irritant contact dermatitisncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- 2Propylene Glycolpubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- 3Skin-sensitizing and irritant properties of propylene glycolonlinelibrary.wiley.com
- 4Skin moisturizing effects of panthenol-based formulationspdfs.semanticscholar.org
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