PCA SKIN Ideal Complex Revitalizing Eye Gel

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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