PRODUCT REVIEW
Perricone MD Essential Fx Acyl-Glutathione: Eyelid Lift Serum
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What can the product work for?
Anti-aging
What does the product description say?
Send dark circles, deep under eye wrinkles, and sagging eyelids packing with Essential FX Acyl-Glutathione Smoothing & Brightening Eye Cream from Perricone MD ; a powerful anti-ageing eye cream that deeply nourishes the delicate skin surrounding the eyes.
palmitoyl tripeptide-38
1.6% -
1.9%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness:
MEDIUM
A type of peptide. Peptides are excellent moisturizers and might be able support collagen production reducing fine lines and wrinkles
tetrahexyldecyl ascorbate
2.5% -
3%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Insufficient!
Being a lipid soluble form of vitamin C, it is more stable than ascorbic acid, but still degrades quickly and needs to be stabilized in a formulation with another ingredient. It is claimed to penetrate skin better than pure vitamin C and have the the similar benefits, but solid studies of its effectiveness are lacking. Is likely to require a higher concentration in a product than pure vitamin C to be effective. It might be able to help reduce pore clogging.
Moisturizing
What does the product description say?
It quickly works to replenish skin's natural moisture barrier, creating a more even-textured surface for smoother, longer-lasting eye makeup application.
sodium hyaluronate
0.5% -
0.75%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin
salvia hispanica seed oil
0.6% -
0.9%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
Chia seed oil. Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin and might be helpful in repairing skin barrier
helianthus annuus seed oil
0.5% -
0.75%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
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
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Evens skin tone
What does the product description say?
Loss of firmness and elasticity If you want to know more… This serum visibly smooths the look of eyelid creases, crepiness, and uneven texture.
tetrahexyldecyl ascorbate
2.5% -
3%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Insufficient!
Being a lipid soluble form of vitamin C, it is more stable than ascorbic acid, but still degrades quickly and needs to be stabilized in a formulation with another ingredient. It is claimed to penetrate skin better than pure vitamin C and have the the similar benefits, but solid studies of its effectiveness are lacking. Is likely to require a higher concentration in a product than pure vitamin C to be effective. It might be able to help reduce pore clogging.
Anti-oxidation
tetrahexyldecyl ascorbate
2.5% -
3%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Insufficient!
Being a lipid soluble form of vitamin C, it is more stable than ascorbic acid, but still degrades quickly and needs to be stabilized in a formulation with another ingredient. It is claimed to penetrate skin better than pure vitamin C and have the the similar benefits, but solid studies of its effectiveness are lacking. Is likely to require a higher concentration in a product than pure vitamin C to be effective. It might be able to help reduce pore clogging.
avena sativa kernel extract
1.1% -
1.3%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Insufficient!
An effective moisturizing and skin barrier repair ingredient. Helps calm down inflammation and has some anti-oxidant properties
rosmarinus officinalis leaf extract
0.4% -
0.6%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Insufficient!
Can be helpful in reducing inflammation in skin, including inflamed acne. It can be irritating
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How honest is this product?
| Promise | Can it deliver? |
|---|---|
| Moisturizing | |
| Anti-aging | |
| Anti-oxidation | |
| Evens skin tone |
Total Promises Fulfilled score:
43/100.
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Can it cause trouble?
- Overall product irritation risk
- Acne & comedogenic risk ingredients: 0
Potential irritants
rosmarinus officinalis leaf extract
0.4% -
0.6%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Anti-blemish,
Antibacterial,
Anti-oxidation
Can be helpful in reducing inflammation in skin, including inflamed acne. It can be irritating
tetrahexyldecyl ascorbate
2.5% -
3%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Evens skin tone,
Anti-aging,
Anti-oxidation
Being a lipid soluble form of vitamin C, it is more stable than ascorbic acid, but still degrades quickly and needs to be stabilized in a formulation with another ingredient. It is claimed to penetrate skin better than pure vitamin C and have the the similar benefits, but solid studies of its effectiveness are lacking. Is likely to require a higher concentration in a product than pure vitamin C to be effective. It might be able to help reduce pore clogging.
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Comodogenic ingredients
No comodogenic ingredients detected
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Ingredients & concentrations
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Key Actives
avena sativa kernel extract
1.1% -
1.3%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Moisturizing,
Anti-inflammatory,
Reduces irritation,
Reduces redness,
Anti-oxidation
An effective moisturizing and skin barrier repair ingredient. Helps calm down inflammation and has some anti-oxidant properties
pantethine
4.7% -
5.7%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Moisturizing,
Anti-inflammatory,
Reduces irritation
Helps to hydrate the skin by improving its barrier funciton
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Potential irritants
rosmarinus officinalis leaf extract
0.4% -
0.6%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Anti-blemish,
Antibacterial,
Anti-oxidation
Can be helpful in reducing inflammation in skin, including inflamed acne. It can be irritating
tetrahexyldecyl ascorbate
2.5% -
3%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Evens skin tone,
Anti-aging,
Anti-oxidation
Being a lipid soluble form of vitamin C, it is more stable than ascorbic acid, but still degrades quickly and needs to be stabilized in a formulation with another ingredient. It is claimed to penetrate skin better than pure vitamin C and have the the similar benefits, but solid studies of its effectiveness are lacking. Is likely to require a higher concentration in a product than pure vitamin C to be effective. It might be able to help reduce pore clogging.
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Comodogenic ingredients
We couldn't find any comodogenic ingredients in this product
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propanediol
5.9% -
7.2%
Irritation risk:
Acts as a solvent for other ingredients. Speeds up the absorption of other ingredients into the skin
pantethine
4.7% -
5.7%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Moisturizing,
Anti-inflammatory,
Reduces irritation
Helps to hydrate the skin by improving its barrier funciton
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Ingredient list view
Water, Propanediol, Pantethine, Glycerin, Tetrahexyldecyl ascorbate, S-palmitoylglutathione, Dimethyl mea, Palmitoyl tripeptide-38, Acetyl tyrosine, Avena sativa kernel extract, Xanthan gum, Macadamia ternifolia seed oil, Linum usitatissimum seed oil, Salvia hispanica seed oil, Silica cetyl silylate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Sodium hyaluronate, Helianthus annuus seed oil, Rosmarinus officinalis leaf extract, Tetrasodium glutamate diacetate, Acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer, Caprylyl glycol, Hydroxypropyl cyclodextrin, Phenoxyethanol, Silica, Titanium dioxide, Ci 77891, Iron oxides, Ci 77491
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- Glycerol and the skin: holistic approach to its origin and functions
- Double-blind, half-face study comparing topical vitamin C and vehicle for rejuvenation of photodamage
- Application of tetra-isopalmitoyl ascorbic acid in cosmetic formulations: Stability studies and in vivo efficacy
- Fatty acids profile of oil from nine varieties of Macadamia nut
- Hyaluronic acid: A key molecule in skin aging
- Hyaluronan (Hyaluronic Acid): a natural moisturizer for skin care
- Effect of Olive and Sunflower Seed Oil on the Adult Skin Barrier: Implications for Neonatal Skin Care
- Topically Applied Sunflower Seed Oil Prevents Invasive Bacterial Infections in Preterm Infants in Egypt
- Effect of topically applied lipids on surfactant-irritated skin
- Impact of topical oils on the skin barrier: possible implications for neonatal health in developing countries
- Allergic contact dermatitis induced by rosemary leaf extract in a cleansing gel
- Safety Assessment of Rosmarinus officinalis (Rosemary)-Derived Ingredients as Used in Cosmetics