PRODUCT REVIEW

Origins Dr. Andrew Weil Mega-Mushroom Relief Gel Cream For Eyes

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Moisturizing
Exfoliation

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Key actives

Niacinamide 0.6% - 0.9%Lactobacillus ferment 0.4% - 0.6%

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Product summary

"Origins - Dr. Andrew Weil Mega-Mushroom Relief Gel Cream For Eyes" is a well-rounded moisturizing product. 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 (glycerin, glyceryl acrylate/acrylic acid copolymer, hydroxyethyl urea, lactobacillus ferment and saccharomyces ferment filtrate) 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 (linoleic acid, paraffinum liquidum, petrolatum, beeswax and dimethicone) 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 love that there is also Linoleic Acid in this moisturizer (0.55% - 0.85%). Linoleic Acid is one of the skin's natural emollients. It supports the skin barrier and can even help reduce clogged pores.

This product contains ingredients that could be beneficial, but their concentrations are too low in this formulation: jojoba oil, ergothioneine and niacinamide

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 high. 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.

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The product retails from 18.70£ up to 26.95£ in the United Kingdom and for 18.95$ in the United States.

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What can the product work for?

Moisturizing

What does the product description say?

Origins, Dr. Andrew Weil The Mega-Mushroom Relief Gel Cream is a soothing treatment that restores hydration around the delicate eye area.

Source: Allbeauty

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, glyceryl acrylate/acrylic acid copolymer.

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: beeswax, dimethicone.

The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: linoleic acid, paraffinum liquidum, petrolatum

petrolatum 3.7% - 4.6%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

One of the most effective and the most studied occlusive ingredients that creates a protective layer on top of the skin preventing moisture loss

polymethylsilsesquioxane 0.5% - 0.75%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

A silicone that improves product texture and helps dissolve other ingredients. Can form a non-greasy film on the skin to prevent moisture loss

saccharomyces ferment filtrate 0.45% - 0.7%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

A product of yeast fermentation. Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin

Exfoliation

This product can help exfoliate the skin. In other words, it helps break down the bonds between dead cells on the surface of the skin and speed up the skin turnover. Skin often appears softer and brighter after exfoliation, but overdoing it can result in disrupted skin barrier. The following ingredient is doing the exfoliating job in this product: hydroxyethyl urea.

hydroxyethyl urea 0.55% - 0.85%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

A derivative of urea, a compound that is naturally present in skin. Attracts water to the upper layer of the skin. Can enhance penetration of other ingredients

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Ingredients & concentrations

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Key Actives

niacinamide 0.6% - 0.9%

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Works for: Anti-blemish, Anti-aging, Moisturizing, Evens skin tone, Reduces irritation, Reduces redness, Antibacterial, Anti-inflammatory

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

lactobacillus ferment 0.4% - 0.6%

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Works for: Moisturizing, Anti-inflammatory, Anti-oxidation, Reduces irritation

A fermentation product created by bacteria Lactobacillus. The fermented product has anti-bacterial properties and might be helpful in calming down inflammation, but studies are lacking. Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Can be used as a preservative

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Potential irritants

propylene glycol 26% - 31%

Irritation risk:

Works for: Moisturizing

Helps oil and water mix together and can enhance the penetration of other ingredients into the skin. It can be irritating

sodium lauryl sulfate 5.4% - 6.7%

Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High

Works for: Cleansing

A cleansing agent (SLS). It can be irritating

Comodogenic ingredients

sodium lauryl sulfate 5.4% - 6.7%

Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High

Works for: Cleansing

A cleansing agent (SLS). It can be irritating

palmaria palmata extract 0.45% - 0.7%

Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High

Works for: Moisturizing, Anti-oxidation

Red algae extract that helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin

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propylene glycol 26% - 31%

Irritation risk:

Works for: Moisturizing

Helps oil and water mix together and can enhance the penetration of other ingredients into the skin. It can be irritating

formaldehyde 11% - 13%

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sodium lauryl sulfate 5.4% - 6.7%

Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High

Works for: Cleansing

A cleansing agent (SLS). It can be irritating

Ingredient list view

Propylene glycol, Formaldehyde, Sodium lauryl sulfate, Paraffinum liquidum, Petrolatum, Paraffin, Diethanolamine, Polyethylene, Honey, Beeswax, Water, Glycerin, Butylene glycol, Dimethicone, Niacinamide, Hydroxyethyl urea, Trisiloxane, Sodium polyaspartate, Curcuma longa root extract, Cordyceps sinensis extract, Ganoderma lucidum extract, Zingiber officinale root extract, Camelina sativa seed oil, Hippophae rhamnoides extract, Asparagopsis armata extract, Ocimum sanctum leaf extract, Silybum marianum fruit extract, Ascophyllum nodosum extract, Saccharomyces ferment filtrate, Fuscoporia obliqua sclerotium extract, Camphanediol, Caffeine, Palmaria palmata extract, Hypnea musciformis extract, Molasses extract, Saccharum officinarum extract, Helianthus annuus seed oil, Lactobacillus ferment, Sorbitol, Triticum vulgare germ extract, Linoleic acid, Ergothioneine, Gelidiella acerosa extract, Squalane, Sodium hyaluronate, Trehalose, Hordeum vulgare extract, Olea europaea fruit oil, Pinanediol, Simmondsia chinensis seed oil, Tocopheryl acetate, Glyceryl acrylate/acrylic acid copolymer, Trimethylsiloxysilicate, Cetearyl olivate, Polysorbate 80, Polymethylsilsesquioxane, Caprylyl glycol, Sorbitan olivate, Polysorbate 20, Lauryl methacrylate/glycol dimethacrylate crosspolymer, Magnesium ascorbyl phosphate, Hydrogenated lecithin, Carbomer, Sodium phytate, Acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer, Sodium hydroxide, Maltodextrin, Hexylene glycol, Silica, Bht, Phenoxyethanol

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WIMJ similarity score		59%	63%	59%	59%	56%	56%	56%	56%	56%	56%	56%
Key ingredients	niacinamide paraffinum liquidum +24 more	Common: paraffinum liquidum niacinamide +4 more Other: copper tripeptide-1 adenosine +5 more	Common: paraffinum liquidum niacinamide +5 more Other: alpha-arbutin panthenol +2 more	Common: paraffinum liquidum petrolatum +3 more Other: anhydroxylitol panthenol +8 more	Common: paraffinum liquidum niacinamide +4 more Other: copper tripeptide-1 adenosine +5 more	Common: niacinamide petrolatum +3 more Other: ceramide ng palmitoyl hexapeptide-12 +3 more	Common: paraffinum liquidum niacinamide +3 more Other: cera alba vitis vinifera seed oil +1 more	Common: niacinamide petrolatum +3 more Other: ceramide 2 palmitoyl hexapeptide-12 +3 more	Common: niacinamide petrolatum +2 more Other: palmitoyl tripeptide-1 acetate phytosphingosine +8 more	Common: niacinamide paraffinum liquidum +2 more Other: urea ceramide np +8 more	Common: niacinamide petrolatum +2 more Other: sodium ascorbyl phosphate panthenol +4 more	Common: niacinamide paraffinum liquidum +2 more Other: fructooligosaccharides caprylic/capric triglyceride +2 more
Irritancy	IRRITANCY HIGH	IRRITANCY HIGH	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY HIGH	IRRITANCY HIGH	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY LOW
Potential Irritants	gelidiella acerosa extract Has skin benefit? ocimum sanctum leaf extract Has skin benefit? +18 more	butylphenyl methylpropional Has skin benefit? linalool Has skin benefit? +7 more	bht Has skin benefit? portulaca oleracea extract Has skin benefit? +5 more	linalool Has skin benefit? lavandula angustifolia oil Has skin benefit? +16 more	butylphenyl methylpropional Has skin benefit? linalool Has skin benefit? +7 more	parfum Has skin benefit? diazolidinyl urea Has skin benefit? +11 more	chlorhexidine digluconate Has skin benefit? bht Has skin benefit? +8 more	parfum Has skin benefit? diazolidinyl urea Has skin benefit? +11 more	propylene glycol Has skin benefit? disodium edta Has skin benefit? +11 more	ethylhexylglycerin Has skin benefit? citric acid Has skin benefit? +9 more	retinyl propionate Has skin benefit? polyacrylamide Has skin benefit? +8 more	oleyl alcohol Has skin benefit? zanthoxylum bungeanum fruit extract Has skin benefit? +7 more
All ingredients	propylene glycol Has skin benefit? formaldehyde Has skin benefit? +69 more	water Has skin benefit? paraffinum liquidum Has skin benefit? +43 more	water Has skin benefit? niacinamide Has skin benefit? +30 more	sodium lauryl sulfate Has skin benefit? sodium laureth sulfate Has skin benefit? +51 more	water Has skin benefit? paraffinum liquidum Has skin benefit? +43 more	water Has skin benefit? hydroxyethyl urea Has skin benefit? +34 more	water Has skin benefit? butyrospermum parkii butter Has skin benefit? +24 more	water Has skin benefit? hydroxyethyl urea Has skin benefit? +35 more	water Has skin benefit? petrolatum Has skin benefit? +43 more	water Has skin benefit? cetearyl alcohol Has skin benefit? +37 more	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +32 more	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +25 more

PRODUCT REVIEW

Origins Dr. Andrew Weil Mega-Mushroom Relief Gel Cream For Eyes

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Exfoliation

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