Physicians Formula RefreshMint Cucumber & Bamboo Eye De-Puffer Gelée
Works for
MoisturizingGlycerin, Dimethicone + 4 moreWorks
“An anti-fatigue, multi-action gelée eye cream with an soothing roller ball massager designed to cool, smooth, hydrate and de-puff tired eyes.”
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, aloe barbadensis extract.
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, caprylyl glycol.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy1 strong irritant: Mentha piperita oilMedium risk
ComedogenicClean of flagged comedogenic ingredientsNone flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~40–60%
Butylene glycol~5.6–8.4%
- 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 glycolSteareth-21~4.2–6.3%
Glycerin~2.8–4.1%
- 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 GlycerinDimethicone~2.2–3.3%
- 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 DimethiconeGlyceryl polyacrylate~1.7–2.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps to create a nice product texture and spread the product more easily on the skin
More about Glyceryl polyacrylateBehenoxy peg-10 dimethicone~1.4–2.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Mentha piperita oil~1.2–1.8%
Phyllostachys edulis shoot water~1–1.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Cucumis sativus extract~0.8–1.2%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Aloe barbadensis extract~0.5–1.15%
- 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 extractCaprylyl glycol~0.45–1.05%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture
More about Caprylyl glycolPhenoxyethanol~0.35–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolHydroxyethylcellulose~0.35–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to thicken product formulations and create gel-like textures
More about HydroxyethylcelluloseCarbomer~0.2–0.8%
- 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 CarbomerTromethamine~0.15–0.7%
Polysilicone-11~0.15–0.65%
- 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-11Decyl glucoside~0.2–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- High
Helps oil and water mix together. Can be irritating
More about Decyl glucosideHexylene glycol~0.1–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps create a more spreadable product texture
More about Hexylene glycolPvm/ma copolymer~0.1–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Ethylhexylglycerin~0.1–0.3%
Sodium benzoate~0.05–0.25%
Ci 42090~0.05–0.2%
Ci 19140~0.05–0.15%
Ingredient list view
Water, Butylene glycol, Steareth-21, Glycerin, Dimethicone, Glyceryl polyacrylate, Behenoxy peg-10 dimethicone, Mentha piperita oil, Phyllostachys edulis shoot water, Cucumis sativus extract, Aloe barbadensis extract, Caprylyl glycol, Phenoxyethanol, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Carbomer, Tromethamine, Polysilicone-11, Decyl glucoside, Hexylene glycol, Pvm/ma copolymer, Ethylhexylglycerin, Sodium benzoate, Ci 42090, Ci 19140
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Worth comparing, line by line.
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.
| Physicians FormulaRefreshMint Cucumber & Bamboo Eye De-Puffer GeléeYOUR PRODUCT | BootsGlow Eye Cream | La Roche-PosayPigmentclar Anti Dark Circles Eye Cream | OlayNiacinamide + Vitamin C | Brightening Eye Cream | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 41% | 40% | 40% |
| Price | $16.49 | $5.35−$11.14 | $38.04+$21.55 | $9.66−$6.83 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 2 of 3 | 2 of 3 | 2 of 3 |
| Key difference | — | Butyrospermum Parkii Butter | Niacinamide | Niacinamide |
| Irritancy | Medium | Low | Low | Low |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
| View product | Shop | Shop | Shop |
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 6 studies and safety reviews.
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- 3Final Report on the Safety Assessment of Dimethicone Copolyoljournals.sagepub.com
- 4Safety Assessment of Tromethamine as Used in Cosmeticscir-safety.org
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