Works for
MoisturizingCeramide np, Phytosphingosine + 9 moreWorks well
“It creates a pseudo-stratum corneum protective film on the surface of the skin that prevents water evaporation while delivering moisture to the stratum corneum.”
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:
alanine, 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: caprylic/capric triglyceride, behenyl alcohol.
The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: ceramide np, phytosphingosine
Anti-agingSerine, Butyrospermum parkii butterMay help
“An aging care eye cream that makes dry fine lines around the eyes less noticeable with age.”
This product contains serine. 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?
Irritancy5 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%
Pentaerythrityl tetraisostearate~4.7–7.1%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to create a thicker product consistency
More about Pentaerythrityl tetraisostearatePropanediol~3.5–5.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Acts as a solvent for other ingredients. Speeds up the absorption of other ingredients into the skin
More about PropanediolGlycerin~2.7–4.1%
- 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 GlycerinBehenyl alcohol~2.2–3.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Non-drying alcohol that helps water and oil mix together. Also serves as an emollient
More about Behenyl alcoholMyristyl alcohol~1.7–2.6%
- Irritation risk
- High
Helps to stabilize the product formulation while softening the upper layer of the skin. Can be irritating
More about Myristyl alcoholPolyglyceryl-5 stearate~1.4–2.2%
Glyceryl stearate~1.3–2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that softens the skin and forms a protective layer on its surface. Helps water and oil mix together
More about Glyceryl stearateCaprylic/capric triglyceride~1.1–1.7%
- 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 triglycerideCeramide np~0.85–1.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A type of lipid similar to ceramides naturally present in skin. Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin and supports the skin barrier function to keep it hydrated. Can help to prevent inflammation in skin
More about Ceramide npPhytosphingosine~0.55–1.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A type of lipid that is naturally present in skin. It might help in repairing skin barrier function and has anti-bacterial effect
More about PhytosphingosineHydrogenated lecithin~0.4–0.95%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps to retain moisture by creating a protective barrier on the skin. Rich in fatty acids. Improves product texture and helps with the penetration of other ingredients.
More about Hydrogenated lecithinBis-glyceryl ascorbate~0.35–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Rhododendron ferrugineum extract~0.3–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- High
Pseudoalteromonas ferment extract~0.2–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Proline~0.2–0.7%
Alanine~0.15–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An amino-acid that helps to attract water to the upper layer of the skin and might help to lighten the skin, but solid evidence is lacking
More about AlanineSerine~0.1–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An amino-acid that helps to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. In combination with other amino-acids, might help to reduce fine lines and wrinkles
More about SerineButyrospermum parkii butter~0.15–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
A great moisturising ingredient that softens the skin and reduces water loss from its upper layer. It also can be helpful in protecting skin from free radicals
More about Butyrospermum parkii butterXanthan gum~0.1–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a thicker product consistency
More about Xanthan gumSodium phosphate~0.05–0.3%
Sodium hydroxide~0.05–0.25%
Ethylhexylglycerin~0.05–0.15%
Hexyl dimethylolpropionate~0.05–0.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Ingredient list view
Water, Pentaerythrityl tetraisostearate, Propanediol, Glycerin, Behenyl alcohol, Myristyl alcohol, Polyglyceryl-5 stearate, Glyceryl stearate, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Ceramide np, Phytosphingosine, Hydrogenated lecithin, Bis-glyceryl ascorbate, Rhododendron ferrugineum extract, Pseudoalteromonas ferment extract, Proline, Alanine, Serine, Butyrospermum parkii butter, Xanthan gum, Sodium phosphate, Sodium hydroxide, Ethylhexylglycerin, Hexyl dimethylolpropionate, Unknown
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| OSAJIKai Liberation Eye CreamYOUR PRODUCT | CeraVeSkin Renewing Eye Cream | esfolioEye Cream - 4 Types | JuneCellRejuvenation Enriched Eye Cream | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 58% | 54% | 53% |
| Price | — | $15.12 | $7.13 | — |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 4 of 7 | 7 of 7 | 7 of 7 |
| Key difference | — | Niacinamide | Niacinamide | Copper Tripeptide-1 |
| Irritancy | Low | Low | High | High |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | Contains drying alcohol | Contains drying alcohol |
| View product | Shop | Shop | Shop |
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Product summary
Based on the ingredients included, "OSAJI - Kai Liberation Eye Cream" works well for moisturizing the skin. To work well, any moisturizer needs to include a combination of water-binding and emollient ingredients. OSAJI - Kai Liberation Eye Cream ticks this box. Humectants in this product (alanine, glycerin and caprylyl glycol) 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). Ceramide np, phytosphingosine, caprylic/capric triglyceride, caprylyl glycol and glyceryl stearate in this product help decrease the water evoporation from the skin, so that it stays hydrated for longer. These ingredients also soften the skin and take away the feeling of tightness and dryness.
Ingredient callouts
- This product also contains Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid). It can be an effective active for anti-aging and evening out the skin tone, but in this moisturizer it is used for stabilizing other ingredients in the formulation. In this concentration (0.35% - 0.80%) it cannot have a noticeable benefit for the skin.
- Another benefit is that this moisturizer contain ceramides (phytosphingosine 0.55% - 1.25% and ceramide np 0.85% - 1.30%). Ceramides are an important part of our natural skin barrier. The Ceramides used in skincare are synthetic or come from plants. They help soften the skin and can help "fill the gaps" in the skin barrier, keeping the skin hydrated and resilient for longer.
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 low. 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 78.79$ 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 9 studies and safety reviews.
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- 3Cosmetic allergy from myristyl alcoholncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- 4
- 5Patch testing with myristyl alcoholresearchgate.net
- 6
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