PCA SKIN Ideal Complex Revitalizing Eye Gel
Works for
Anti-agingMyristoyl nonapeptide-3, Myristoyl pentapeptide-8 + 4 moreMay help
“Advanced peptides dramatically reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles, while firmness and elasticity is increased thanks to stem cells and growth factors.”
This product contains acetyl tetrapeptide-5, dipeptide diaminobutyroyl benzylamide diacetate, myristoyl nonapeptide-3, myristoyl pentapeptide-8, palmitoyl tripeptide-38. These ingredients 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.
MoisturizingSide benefit · Myristoyl nonapeptide-3, Myristoyl pentapeptide-8 + 14 moreWorks well
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, butylene glycol.
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: dimethicone, ethylhexyl hydroxystearate.
The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: acetyl tetrapeptide-5, dipeptide diaminobutyroyl benzylamide diacetate, myristoyl nonapeptide-3, myristoyl pentapeptide-8, palmitoyl tripeptide-38
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy1 strong irritant: Citrus aurantium dulcis callus culture extractMedium risk
ComedogenicClean of flagged comedogenic ingredientsNone flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~45–55%
Cyclopentasiloxane~7.1–8.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A silicone that helps improve the product texture and spreadability. Can absorb oil creating a short-term mattifying effect on the skin
More about CyclopentasiloxaneGlycerin~4–4.9%
- 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 GlycerinPropanediol~3.1–3.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Acts as a solvent for other ingredients. Speeds up the absorption of other ingredients into the skin
More about PropanediolButylene glycol~2.3–2.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a nice product texture and help delivery of other ingredients. Might be somewhat helpful in attracting water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Butylene glycolDimethicone~2–2.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A silicone that helps to reduce water loss from the surface of the skin. Can temporarily "fill in" lines and wrinkles, absorb oil, and create a nice product finish
More about DimethiconePolysilicone-11~1.7–2.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A silicone that forms a light film on the skin surface helping to bind water and temporarily absorb oils creating a matt and powdery feel
More about Polysilicone-11Ethylhexyl hydroxystearate~1.5–1.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and reduce water loss from it
More about Ethylhexyl hydroxystearateHydroxyethyl acrylate/sodium acryloyldimethyl taurate copolymer~1.1–1.4%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A gelling agent that thickens the product consistency and leaves the skin with a velvety finish
More about Hydroxyethyl acrylate/sodium acryloyldimethyl taurate copolymerAcacia senegal gum~0.95–1.15%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps mask the small of other ingredients and improve the product texture
More about Acacia senegal gumNiacinamide~0.6–0.95%
- 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 NiacinamideAlbizia julibrissin bark extract~0.5–0.75%
- 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 extractCaprylyl glycol~0.45–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture
More about Caprylyl glycolIsohexadecane~0.5–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Improves the texture of the product and helps soften the skin. Helps oil and water mix together and can be used as a cleansing agent
More about IsohexadecaneCitrus aurantium dulcis callus culture extract~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- High
Phenoxyethanol~0.3–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolFraxinus excelsior bark extract~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Carbomer~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps create a thicker or gel-like product texture. It is not a surfactant but can be used in gentle cleansing formulations
More about CarbomerHydroxyethylcellulose~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to thicken product formulations and create gel-like textures
More about HydroxyethylcelluloseDecyl glucoside~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- High
Helps oil and water mix together. Can be irritating
More about Decyl glucosideHexylene glycol~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps create a more spreadable product texture
More about Hexylene glycolPentylene glycol~0.25–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to preserve products, dissolve other ingredients and create a nice product texture
More about Pentylene glycolAminomethyl propanol~0.15–0.3%
Polysorbate 60~0.2–0.35%
Potassium citrate~0.15–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Silanetriol~0.15–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Hydroxypropyl cyclodextrin~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to stabilize product formulations and help soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Hydroxypropyl cyclodextrinXanthan gum~0.15–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a thicker product consistency
More about Xanthan gumMyristoyl nonapeptide-3~0.15–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A type of peptide. Peptides are excellent moisturizers and might be able support collagen production reducing fine lines and wrinkles
More about Myristoyl nonapeptide-3Crocus chrysanthus bulb extract~0.15–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Myristoyl hexapeptide-4~0.15–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Myristoyl pentapeptide-8~0.15–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A type of peptide. Peptides are excellent moisturizers and might be able support collagen production reducing fine lines and wrinkles
More about Myristoyl pentapeptide-8Dipeptide diaminobutyroyl benzylamide diacetate~0.1–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A type of peptide. Peptides are excellent moisturizers and might be able support collagen production reducing fine lines and wrinkles
More about Dipeptide diaminobutyroyl benzylamide diacetateAcetyl tetrapeptide-5~0.1–0.15%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A type of peptide. Peptides are excellent moisturizers and might be able support collagen production reducing fine lines and wrinkles
More about Acetyl tetrapeptide-5Darutoside~0.05–0.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Palmitoyl tripeptide-38~0.05–0.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A type of peptide. Peptides are excellent moisturizers and might be able support collagen production reducing fine lines and wrinkles
More about Palmitoyl tripeptide-38Ingredient list view
Water, Cyclopentasiloxane, Glycerin, Propanediol, Butylene glycol, Dimethicone, Polysilicone-11, Ethylhexyl hydroxystearate, Hydroxyethyl acrylate/sodium acryloyldimethyl taurate copolymer, Acacia senegal gum, Niacinamide, Albizia julibrissin bark extract, Caprylyl glycol, Isohexadecane, Citrus aurantium dulcis callus culture extract, Phenoxyethanol, Fraxinus excelsior bark extract, Carbomer, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Decyl glucoside, Hexylene glycol, Pentylene glycol, Aminomethyl propanol, Polysorbate 60, Potassium citrate, Silanetriol, Hydroxypropyl cyclodextrin, Xanthan gum, Myristoyl nonapeptide-3, Crocus chrysanthus bulb extract, Myristoyl hexapeptide-4, Myristoyl pentapeptide-8, Dipeptide diaminobutyroyl benzylamide diacetate, Acetyl tetrapeptide-5, Darutoside, Palmitoyl tripeptide-38
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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.
| PCA SKINIdeal Complex Revitalizing Eye GelYOUR PRODUCT | BiossanceSqualane + Peptide Eye Gel | SWANICOCOPeptine Biome Eye Cream | DPCEye Tox Radiance Eye Cream | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 73% | 70% | 69% |
| Price | $94.00 | $43.17−$50.83 | $17.77−$76.23 | $37.88−$56.12 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 3 of 11 | 4 of 11 | 5 of 11 |
| Key difference | — | Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate | Acetyl Dipeptide-1 Cetyl Ester | Adenosine |
| Irritancy | Medium | Low | Medium | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
| View product | Shop | Shop | Shop |
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Product summary
Judging from the ingredient list, "PCA SKIN - Ideal Complex Revitalizing Eye Gel" works well for improving skin hydration 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 (acetyl tetrapeptide-5, glycerin, butylene glycol 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). Emollients in this formulation (dimethicone, ethylhexyl hydroxystearate, cyclopentasiloxane, caprylyl glycol and isohexadecane) 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
- This moistruizer also contains peptides (myristoyl pentapeptide-8 0.15% - 0.25%, myristoyl nonapeptide-3 0.15% - 0.30%, dipeptide diaminobutyroyl benzylamide diacetate 0.10% - 0.20%, acetyl tetrapeptide-5 0.10% - 0.15% and palmitoyl tripeptide-38 0.05% - 0.10%). Peptides is a very big group of ingredients. They all consist of a different combination of amino-acids. Our skin produces peptides naturally. Some of them work as natural anti-biotics, promote wound-healing and production of collagen. The scientists are still studying how effective the topical application of peptides is, but it is very likely that peptides in skincare are helpful. They might be able to support skin barrier restoration and even have an anti-aging benefit. At the very least, they certainly help attract water to the skin and support the hydration in this way.
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 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 for 94.00$ in the United States, for 141.60A$ in Australia and from 84.00£ up to 98.44£ in the United Kingdom.
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 8 studies and safety reviews.
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- 3Final Report on the Safety Assessment of Dimethicone Copolyoljournals.sagepub.com
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