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Plant Apothecary Firm Believer Moisturizing Eye Cream

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Moisturizing
Anti-aging

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Niacinamide 0.55% - 0.85%Centella asiatica leaf extract 0.65% - 1%

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Product summary

"Plant Apothecary - Firm Believer Moisturizing Eye Cream" is a well-rounded moisturizing product. To work well, any moisturizer needs to include a combination of water-binding and emollient ingredients. Plant Apothecary - Firm Believer Moisturizing Eye Cream ticks this box. Humectants in this product (acetyl hexapeptide-8, glycerin, sodium hyaluronate, sodium lactate and sodium pca) 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). Jojoba esters, caprylic/capric triglyceride, helianthus annuus seed oil, cetearyl alcohol and dicaprylyl ether in this product help decrease the water evoporation from the skin, so that it stays hydrated for longer. These ingredients also soften the skin and take away the feeling of tightness and dryness.

Ingredient callouts

We like that this moisturizer contains peptides (acetyl hexapeptide-8 0.25% - 0.50%). 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. Peptides 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.

This product contains ingredients that could be beneficial, but their concentrations are too low in this formulation: vitamin e, tetrahexyldecyl ascorbate and niacinamide

Irritation risk

There are some common irritants in this product, including ingredients that do not have benefits 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.

About the brand

According to Cruelty-Free Kitty "Plant Apothecary" is cruelty free and so is its parent company.

What can the product work for?

Anti-aging

What does the product description say?

Firm Believer Moisturizing Eye Cream

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This product contains acetyl hexapeptide-8, centella asiatica leaf extract. 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.

acetyl hexapeptide-8 0.25% - 0.5%

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Concentration: Effectiveness: MEDIUM

A type of peptide. Peptides are excellent moisturizers and might be able support collagen production reducing fine lines and wrinkles

centella asiatica leaf extract 0.65% - 1%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: MEDIUM

A plant extract that has been shown to be able to reduce inflammation in skin, support restoration of skin barrier function, as well as support collagen production. It can be irritating to sensitive skin. Might be helpful in preventing stretch marks. It could, however, itself be irritating.

niacinamide 0.55% - 0.85%

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Concentration: Insufficient!

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

Moisturizing

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Firm Believer Moisturizing Eye Cream

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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, sodium hyaluronate.

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: caprylic/capric triglyceride, helianthus annuus seed oil.

The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: acetyl hexapeptide-8

sodium hyaluronate 0.2% - 0.4%

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Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin

sodium pca 0.3% - 0.6%

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Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

Naturally present in skin and helps to attract water to its upper layer

helianthus annuus seed oil 1.8% - 2.2%

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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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Key Actives

niacinamide 0.55% - 0.85%

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Works for: Evens skin tone, Anti-blemish, Anti-aging, Moisturizing, Reduces irritation, Reduces redness, Anti-inflammatory, Antibacterial

centella asiatica leaf extract 0.65% - 1%

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Works for: Anti-inflammatory, Reduces irritation, Reduces redness, Anti-aging, Anti-blemish

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methyldihydrojasmonate 0.25% - 0.45%

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Used as a fragrance. Smells similar to jasmine

alcohol 0.15% - 0.3%

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Works for: Antibacterial

Can be drying and contribute to skin irritation. Used in formulars to dissolve other ingredients, create a thinner product consistency or for its antibacterial properties

Comodogenic ingredients

cetearyl alcohol 6.1% - 7.5%

Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: Medium

Works for: Cleansing, Moisturizing

A non-drying alcohol. Works as an emollient. Helps water and oil mix together and creates a nice product texture

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water 45% - 55%

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Plain old water

cetearyl alcohol 6.1% - 7.5%

Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: Medium

Works for: Cleansing, Moisturizing

A non-drying alcohol. Works as an emollient. Helps water and oil mix together and creates a nice product texture

glycerin 4% - 4.9%

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Works for: Moisturizing

One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant

Ingredient list view

Water, Cetearyl alcohol, Glycerin, Isoamyl laurate, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Polyglyceryl-3 stearate, Helianthus annuus seed oil, Dicaprylyl ether, Jojoba esters, Glyceryl laurate, Centella asiatica leaf extract, Niacinamide, Propanediol, Citric acid, Citrullus lanatus fruit extract, Pyrus malus fruit extract, Lens esculenta fruit extract, Sodium pca, Sodium lactate, Acetyl hexapeptide-8, Tetrahexyldecyl ascorbate, Methyldihydrojasmonate, Xanthan gum, Sodium hyaluronate, Panthenol, Tocopherol, Tocopheryl acetate, Sodium phytate, Sodium hydroxide, Glyceryl caprylate, Alcohol, Potassium sorbate, Sodium benzoate, Phenoxyethanol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Sodium chloride, Sodium carbonate

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Key ingredients	niacinamide acetyl hexapeptide-8 +10 more	Common: niacinamide acetyl hexapeptide-8 +6 more Other: copper tripeptide-1 hexapeptide-11 +23 more	Common: niacinamide acetyl hexapeptide-8 +6 more Other: copper tripeptide-1 hexapeptide-11 +23 more	Common: niacinamide panthenol +4 more Other: adenosine ceramide np +13 more	Common: niacinamide panthenol +6 more Other: copper tripeptide-1 adenosine +21 more	Common: niacinamide panthenol +4 more Other: acetyl dipeptide-1 cetyl ester adenosine +10 more	Common: niacinamide acetyl hexapeptide-8 +3 more Other: palmitoyl tetrapeptide-7 palmitoyl tripeptide-1 +4 more	Common: niacinamide panthenol +4 more Other: acetyl tetrapeptide-5 tetrahexyldecyl ascorbate +6 more	Common: niacinamide panthenol +3 more Other: adenosine ceramide np +6 more	Common: niacinamide panthenol +4 more Other: hexapeptide-3 galactomyces ferment filtrate +8 more	Common: niacinamide panthenol +4 more Other: tetrahexyldecyl ascorbate palmitoyl tripeptide-5 +8 more	Common: niacinamide panthenol +4 more Other: copper tripeptide-1 adenosine +21 more
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Potential Irritants	alcohol Has skin benefit? methyldihydrojasmonate Has skin benefit? +14 more	citrus aurantium amara flower extract Has skin benefit? ascorbic acid Has skin benefit? +20 more	citrus aurantium amara flower extract Has skin benefit? ascorbic acid Has skin benefit? +20 more	paeonia suffruticosa root extract Has skin benefit? disodium edta Has skin benefit? +9 more	salix alba bark extract Has skin benefit? caprylyl glycol Has skin benefit? +9 more	parfum Has skin benefit? propolis extract Has skin benefit? +15 more	alcohol Has skin benefit? n-hydroxysuccinimide Has skin benefit? +10 more	caprylyl glycol Has skin benefit? citric acid Has skin benefit? +9 more	sodium hyaluronate crosspolymer Has skin benefit? disodium edta Has skin benefit? +8 more	parfum Has skin benefit? benzyl alcohol Has skin benefit? +16 more	rosmarinus officinalis leaf extract Has skin benefit? lavandula angustifolia flower extract Has skin benefit? +16 more	ocimum basilicum leaf extract Has skin benefit? curcuma longa root extract Has skin benefit? +21 more
All ingredients	water Has skin benefit? cetearyl alcohol Has skin benefit? +35 more	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +83 more	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +83 more	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +44 more	saccharomyces/snail secretion filtrate ferment filtrate Has skin benefit? water Has skin benefit? +61 more	snail secretion filtrate Has skin benefit? propanediol Has skin benefit? +57 more	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +27 more	water Has skin benefit? aloe barbadensis leaf juice Has skin benefit? +30 more	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +27 more	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +48 more	water Has skin benefit? caprylic/capric triglyceride Has skin benefit? +43 more	water Has skin benefit? methylpropanediol Has skin benefit? +68 more

PRODUCT REVIEW

Plant Apothecary Firm Believer Moisturizing Eye Cream

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Moisturizing

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