Peter Thomas Roth Instant FIRMx Eye Temporary Eye Tightener
Works for
Anti-agingDipeptide-2, Palmitoyl tetrapeptide-7 + 2 moreMay help
“This quick-fix eye treatment provides instant temporary results with long-term anti-aging benefits.”
This product contains dipeptide-2, palmitoyl tetrapeptide-7. 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.
MoisturizingNot advertised by the brand · Dipeptide-2, Palmitoyl tetrapeptide-7 + 3 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: palmitoyl tetrapeptide-7.
The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: dipeptide-2, palmitoyl tetrapeptide-7, panthenol
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy12 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%
Glycerin~4.2–6.3%
- 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 GlycerinButylene glycol~3.5–5.3%
- 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 glycolSodium silicate~2.7–4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Sodium magnesium fluorosilicate~2.1–3.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Magnesium aluminum silicate~1.6–2.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Might be helpful in restoring skin barrier function and, when combined with zinc carbonate and malonic acid, reducing fine lines and wrinkles by stimulating elastin production. Also helps stabilize the product formulation
More about Magnesium aluminum silicateDipeptide-2~1.4–2%
- 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-2Palmitoyl tetrapeptide-7~1.2–1.9%
- 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 tetrapeptide-7Argania spinosa kernel extract~0.95–1.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Hesperidin methyl chalcone~0.6–1.35%
- Irritation risk
- High
Might help neutralize free radicals in skin. Is claimed to be able to improve the appearance of undereye darkness but evidence is missing. Can be an allergen and cause irritation
More about Hesperidin methyl chalconeHydrolyzed lupine protein~0.45–1.05%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Sodium cocoyl glutamate~0.45–1.05%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oil and water mix together
More about Sodium cocoyl glutamateMedicago sativa seed extract~0.35–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Tocopheryl acetate~0.3–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A more stable but less bio-available form of vitamin E compared to Tocopherol. Might help moisturize and protect the skin from free radicals, but mostly used in low concentrations to stabilize other ingredients.
More about Tocopheryl acetateAscorbic acid~0.2–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- High
The most well-researched antioxidant that works in skin. Helps neutralize free radicals supporting collagen production, helping to even out the skin tone and preventing early signs of aging
More about Ascorbic acidPanthenol~0.2–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can help improve skin barrier function
More about PanthenolSodium citrate~0.15–0.7%
- 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 citrateCarbomer~0.15–0.65%
- 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 CarbomerFoeniculum vulgare seed extract~0.15–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Symphytum officinale leaf extract~0.1–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that has an anti-bacterial effect
More about Symphytum officinale leaf extractChlorhexidine digluconate~0.15–0.3%
Ethylhexylglycerin~0.1–0.4%
Steareth-20~0.15–0.6%
Carrageenan~0.1–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
Helps thicken the product formula and create a nice product formulation
More about CarrageenanSodium phytate~0.05–0.25%
Potassium sorbate~0.05–0.2%
Sodium benzoate~0.05–0.15%
Citric acid~0.01–0.05%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
More about Citric acidPhenoxyethanol~0.05–0.15%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolIngredient list view
Water, Glycerin, Butylene glycol, Sodium silicate, Sodium magnesium fluorosilicate, Magnesium aluminum silicate, Dipeptide-2, Palmitoyl tetrapeptide-7, Argania spinosa kernel extract, Hesperidin methyl chalcone, Hydrolyzed lupine protein, Sodium cocoyl glutamate, Medicago sativa seed extract, Tocopheryl acetate, Ascorbic acid, Panthenol, Sodium citrate, Carbomer, Foeniculum vulgare seed extract, Symphytum officinale leaf extract, Chlorhexidine digluconate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Steareth-20, Carrageenan, Sodium phytate, Potassium sorbate, Sodium benzoate, Citric acid, Phenoxyethanol
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| Peter Thomas RothInstant FIRMx Eye Temporary Eye TightenerYOUR PRODUCT | KikoSkin Trainer Eyes | KIKO MilanoSkin Trainer Eyes | Drunk ElephantShaba Complex™ Eye Serum | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 50% | 50% | 49% |
| Price | $38.00 | — | — | $45.50+$7.50 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 4 of 4 | 4 of 4 | 4 of 4 |
| Key difference | — | Niacinamide | Niacinamide | Retinol |
| Irritancy | Low | Medium | Medium | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
| View product | Shop | Shop | Shop |
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Product summary
"Peter Thomas Roth - Instant FIRMx Eye Temporary Eye Tightener" is effective for: Moisturizing
This product could be helpful for: Anti-aging, but its actives are not the most effective or are not well-studied.
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 product it is used for stabilizing other ingredients in the formulation. In this concentration (1.10% - 1.60%) it cannot have a noticeable benefit for the skin.
- This product includes a form of Retinoids (vitamin A) - retinyl palmitate 0.35% - 0.85%, but this type of vitamin A is not very effective. It could in theory help with fine lines and wrinkles, but the effect is most likely minimal.
- Peptides (dipeptide-2 1.20% - 1.80% and palmitoyl tetrapeptide-7 1.40% - 2.10%). There are many different kind of Peptides and they are naturally present in our skin. They all are a combination of aminoacids. Some of them work as natural antibiotics, promote wound-healing and production of collagen. The science is still not settled on how effective Peptides are in skincare, but it is very likely that they have a benefit. They might help restore the skin barrier and fight the signs of aging. At the very least, Peptides work as humectants: they attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improve its hydration.
- An effective concentration of Panthenol (pro-vitamin B5) - about 0.35% - 0.85%. Panthenol helps strengthen the skin barrier, improve hydration and reduce inflammation in skin.
- Humectants (panthenol 0.35% - 0.85% and glycerin 3.80% - 5.80%). These ingredients help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improve the skin hydration.
Price
The product retails for 45.70CA$ in Canada, for 101.53A$ in Australia, for 38.00$ in the United States and for 32.00£ 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 10 studies and safety reviews.
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- 4Hesperidin methyl chalcone - a new cosmetic contact allergenncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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