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“Gel Yeux Hydra Défatigant”
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:
anhydroxylitol, diglycerin.
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, butyrospermum parkii oil.
The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: linoleic acid
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy3 strong irritants: Bellis perennis flower extract, Lavandula stoechas extract + 1 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
Comedogenic3 ingredients rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale3 flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~45–55%
Octyldodecanol~4–4.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that helps to soften the skin and create a pleasant product texture and stabilize the formulation
More about OctyldodecanolRibes nigrum leaf water~4.2–5.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Dicaprylyl carbonate~3.1–3.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps products spread more easily and works as an emollient to soften skin
More about Dicaprylyl carbonateGlycerin~2.4–2.9%
- 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 GlycerinDiglycerin~1.9–2.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about DiglycerinHelianthus annuus seed oil~1.7–2.1%
- 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 oilPentylene glycol~1.5–1.8%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to preserve products, dissolve other ingredients and create a nice product texture
More about Pentylene glycolOlus oil~1.2–1.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An oil from a mixture of different vegetables. Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Olus oilVegetable oil~1–1.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An oil from a mixture of different vegetables. Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Vegetable oilMicrocrystalline cellulose~0.95–1.2%
Cetearyl alcohol~0.75–1.1%
- 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 alcoholBellis perennis flower extract~0.55–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract. Used as a fragrance. Can be irritating
More about Bellis perennis flower extractButyrospermum parkii oil~0.55–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
Glyceryl stearate~0.55–0.85%
- 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 stearateHieracium pilosella extract~0.5–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Xylitylglucoside~0.5–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and repair the skin barrier function
More about XylitylglucosideAnhydroxylitol~0.45–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and repair the skin barrir function
More about AnhydroxylitolAloe barbadensis leaf juice powder~0.4–0.65%
- 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 juice powderXylitol~0.35–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and repair the skin barrier function
More about XylitolLavandula stoechas extract~0.35–0.65%
Melissa officinalis leaf extract~0.3–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that is added for its fragrance. Can be irritating
More about Melissa officinalis leaf extractSodium hyaluronate~0.3–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin
More about Sodium hyaluronateXanthan gum~0.35–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a thicker product consistency
More about Xanthan gumLinoleic acid~0.5–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An excellent emollient. Helps soften the skin, restore its barrier function, and can help to calm down inflammation. It can be helpful to prevent blemishes and clogged pores
More about Linoleic acidHydrogenated vegetable oil~0.35–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 2/5
An oil from a mixture of different vegetables. Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Hydrogenated vegetable oilPropanediol~0.35–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Acts as a solvent for other ingredients. Speeds up the absorption of other ingredients into the skin
More about PropanediolLevulinic acid~0.3–0.55%
P-anisic acid~0.3–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- High
Helps preserve products. Can mask unpleasant smell. Could be irritating
More about P-anisic acidSodium levulinate~0.3–0.55%
Cellulose gum~0.3–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create thicker product consistency and stabilize emulsions
More about Cellulose gumCandelilla cera~0.35–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Euphorbia cerifera wax~0.3–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Sodium hydroxide~0.3–0.5%
Sodium citrate~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps to control the skin's pH level. Maintains the skin's natural film of amino-lactic acids and oils. Helps to preserve products
More about Sodium citrateCitric acid~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
More about Citric acidCi 77007~0.25–0.45%
Ultramarines~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Sodium benzoate~0.15–0.3%
Linolenic acid~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
An emollient that helps soften the skin and calm down inflammation
More about Linolenic acidSodium dehydroacetate~0.1–0.2%
Silica~0.25–0.5%
Tocopherol~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 TocopherolKaolin~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A type of clay that consists mainly of aluminum silicate. Helps absorb oil and creates a thicker product consistency. Can be used to add a white color
More about KaolinIngredient list view
Water, Octyldodecanol, Ribes nigrum leaf water, Dicaprylyl carbonate, Glycerin, Diglycerin, Helianthus annuus seed oil, Pentylene glycol, Olus oil, Vegetable oil, Microcrystalline cellulose, Cetearyl alcohol, Bellis perennis flower extract, Butyrospermum parkii oil, Glyceryl stearate, Hieracium pilosella extract, Xylitylglucoside, Anhydroxylitol, Aloe barbadensis leaf juice powder, Xylitol, Lavandula stoechas extract, Melissa officinalis leaf extract, Sodium hyaluronate, Xanthan gum, Linoleic acid, Hydrogenated vegetable oil, Propanediol, Levulinic acid, P-anisic acid, Sodium levulinate, Cellulose gum, Candelilla cera, Euphorbia cerifera wax, Sodium hydroxide, Sodium citrate, Citric acid, Ci 77007, Ultramarines, Sodium benzoate, Linolenic acid, Sodium dehydroacetate, Silica, Tocopherol, Kaolin
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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.
| PatykaGel Yeux Hydra DéfatigantYOUR PRODUCT | Laboratoires de BiarritzHYDRA-PROTECT + Regenerating Night Cream Face Organic | Dermarche LabsSMARTSYNC Probiotic Science Balancing Gel-Cream | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 50% | 50% |
| Price | $20.00 | $29.51+$9.51 | $21.99+$1.99 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 7 of 10 | 5 of 10 |
| Key difference | — | Butyrospermum Parkii Butter | Niacinamide |
| Irritancy | High | Medium | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — |
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Product summary
Judging from the ingredient list, "Patyka - Gel Yeux Hydra Défatigant" works well for improving skin hydration This moisturizer uses a good combo of humectants and emollients. These both types of ingredients are essentials for improving the skin hydration and keeping the skin barrier healthy. Humectants in this product (anhydroxylitol, diglycerin, glycerin, sodium hyaluronate and xylitylglucoside) help to increase the water content in the upper layer of the skin. (These ingredients do so by "capturing" water molecules from the outside air or from within the deeper layers of the skin). Emollients in this formulation (linoleic acid, butyrospermum parkii oil, linolenic acid, helianthus annuus seed oil and cetearyl alcohol) help to reduce the moisture loss from the skin. They also soften the skin surface and relieve the feeling of dryness and tightness.
This product contains ingredients that could be beneficial, but their concentrations are too low in this formulation: vitamin eIrritation risk
We assess the overall irritancy of this moisturizer to be high. For a detailed overview of all potential irritants: click here
You can see the detailed formula review with the breakdown of all actives in the product and the full ingredient list with estimated concentrations in the tables below.
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The product retails for 20.00$ 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 13 studies and safety reviews.
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- 4Effect of topically applied lipids on surfactant-irritated skinonlinelibrary.wiley.com
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- 6Hyaluronic acid: A key molecule in skin agingncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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