Works for
1 of 2 advertised claims delivered
Moisturizing10 ingredients credited for this claimGood support
“The eye cream leaves behind a fresh feel, caring for this fragile area of the face while locking in essential hydration for longer.”
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, isomalt.
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, glycine soja oil.
Anti-aging1 ingredient credited for this claimWeak support
“Revitalise the delicate eye area with Polaar’s nourishing cream, designed to reduce the appearance of signs of ageing while promoting a softer, more comfortable surface.”
Effective ingredients missing or their concentration is too low.
ExfoliationNot advertised by the brand · 1 ingredient credited for this claimStrong support
This product can help exfoliate the skin. In other words, it helps break down the bonds between dead cells on the surface of the skin and speed up the skin turnover. Skin often appears softer and brighter after exfoliation, but overdoing it can result in disrupted skin barrier. The following ingredient is doing the exfoliating job in this product: salicylic acid.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy7 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%
Propanediol~4.4–6.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Acts as a solvent for other ingredients. Speeds up the absorption of other ingredients into the skin
More about PropanediolCoco-caprylate/caprate~3.6–5.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin without creating a greasy texture
More about Coco-caprylate/caprateGlycerin~2.6–4%
- 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 GlycerinGlyceryl stearate citrate~2.1–3.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps oil and water mix together while softening the upper layer of the skin
More about Glyceryl stearate citrateCaprylic/capric triglyceride~1.8–2.7%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A good mix of fatty acids that forms a protective layer on the skin. Improves the shelf life of products. Derived from coconut and glycerin
More about Caprylic/capric triglycerideGlyceryl hydroxystearate~1.5–2.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps oil and water mix together. It is used to stabilize the product formulation and create a thicker product consistency
More about Glyceryl hydroxystearateLauroyl lysine~1.2–1.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and creates a nice product texture
More about Lauroyl lysineNylon-6/12~1.1–1.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Shorea robusta seed butter~0.85–1.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps to softent the upper layer of the skin
More about Shorea robusta seed butterPseudoalteromonas ferment extract~0.5–1.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Glycine soja oil~0.45–1.05%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
- Comedogenicity
- 2/5
A good emollient that helps soften the skin and helps repair its barrier function. It can clog pores if used in high concentrations.
More about Glycine soja oilSalicylic acid~0.35–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- High
Used for skin exfoliation. It has an anti-inflammatory and anti-bacterial effect, helps to unclog pores, prevent blemishes and speed up healing of the existing ones. Sometimes referred to as a BHA (beta-hydroxy acid)
More about Salicylic acidPentaerythrityl tetra-di-t-butyl hydroxyhydrocinnamate~0.4–0.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to increase stability of product formulations
More about Pentaerythrityl tetra-di-t-butyl hydroxyhydrocinnamateSaponaria pumila callus culture extract~0.35–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Lecithin~0.35–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used mostly for creating emulsions - helping oil and water mix together. Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about LecithinCarbomer~0.3–0.75%
- 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 CarbomerPotassium cetyl phosphate~0.2–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oil and water mix together
More about Potassium cetyl phosphateLevulinic acid~0.1–0.5%
Sodium levulinate~0.15–0.5%
Isomalt~0.1–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about IsomaltTocopherol~0.1–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Pure form of vitamin E. Can help moisturise and protect the skin from free radicals. Often used to help stabilise other ingredients or the formula itself
More about TocopherolSodium hydroxide~0.1–0.35%
Xanthan gum~0.05–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a thicker product consistency
More about Xanthan gumPhenoxyethanol~0.05–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolChlorphenesin~0.05–0.2%
Tetrasodium glutamate diacetate~0.01–0.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps stabilize the product formulation
More about Tetrasodium glutamate diacetateIngredient list view
Water, Propanediol, Coco-caprylate/caprate, Glycerin, Glyceryl stearate citrate, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Glyceryl hydroxystearate, Lauroyl lysine, Nylon-6/12, Shorea robusta seed butter, Pseudoalteromonas ferment extract, Glycine soja oil, Salicylic acid, Pentaerythrityl tetra-di-t-butyl hydroxyhydrocinnamate, Saponaria pumila callus culture extract, Lecithin, Carbomer, Potassium cetyl phosphate, Levulinic acid, Sodium levulinate, Isomalt, Tocopherol, Sodium hydroxide, Xanthan gum, Phenoxyethanol, Chlorphenesin, Tetrasodium glutamate diacetate
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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.
| PolaarEternal Snow Eye Contour CreamYOUR PRODUCT | AvedaBotanical Kinetics Energizing Eye Creme | Grown AlchemistAge-Repair Eye Cream | Joanna VargasRevitalizing Eye Cream | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 77% | 74% | 74% |
| Price | $50.24 | $36.30−$13.94 | $68.75+$18.51 | $75.00+$24.76 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 2 of 6 | 3 of 6 | 3 of 6 |
| Key difference | — | Aminopropyl Ascorbyl Phosphate | Acetyl Tetrapeptide-5 | Acetyl Tetrapeptide-5 |
| Irritancy | Low | Low | Medium | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
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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.
- 1Safety Assessment of Alkyl Esters as Used in Cosmeticscir-safety.org
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- 4Salicylic acid as a peeling agent: a comprehensive reviewncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- 5Beta Hydroxy Acidsfda.gov
- 6A review of toxicity from topical salicylic acid preparationssciencedirect.com
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