Works for
2 of 2 advertised claims delivered
MoisturizingTripeptide-29, Glycerin + 4 moreStrong evidence
“Q+A uses collagen building Peptides and soothing organic Aloe Vera in their hydrating Seaweed Peptide Eye Gel.”
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 leaf juice.
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: chondrus crispus extract, caprylyl glycol.
The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: tripeptide-29
Anti-agingTripeptide-29, Laminaria digitata extract + 1 moreModerate evidence
“Multitalented, this product helps to firm, brighten and nourish your under-eye area, helping to reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles.”
This product contains tripeptide-29. This ingredient 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.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy4 strong irritants: Hamamelis virginiana water, Limonium vulgare flower/leaf/stem extract + 2 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
Comedogenic3 ingredients rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale3 flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~40–60%
Aloe barbadensis leaf juice~6.6–9.9%
- 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 leaf juiceGlycerin~4.2–6.2%
- 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 GlycerinHamamelis virginiana water~2.9–4.4%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that can help calm down inflammation in skin. Can, however, itself be irritating
More about Hamamelis virginiana waterTripeptide-29~2.2–3.3%
Fucus vesiculosus extract~1.7–2.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
Chondrus crispus extract~1.6–2.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
Red algae extract that helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and create a nicer product consistency
More about Chondrus crispus extractLimonium vulgare flower/leaf/stem extract~1.3–1.9%
- Irritation risk
- High
An essential oil that can be irritating
More about Limonium vulgare flower/leaf/stem extractLaminaria digitata extract~1.1–1.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
Seaweed extract that helps the skin to attract water and make it more smooth for touch. Also shows promise of anti-aging properties, but good research is lacking at the moment
More about Laminaria digitata extractThymus serpyllum extract~0.9–1.35%
- Irritation risk
- High
Sodium gluconate~0.55–1.3%
Carbomer~0.45–1.05%
- 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 CarbomerLeuconostoc/radish root ferment filtrate~0.35–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A preservative that comes from radishes fermented by a bacteria. New research suggests that the preservation properties in the ingredient come from an ammonium salt that is not present naturally in radish root but used in its cultivation. Is problematic because the exact amount of the preservative agents is difficult to determine
More about Leuconostoc/radish root ferment filtratePotassium sorbate~0.3–0.6%
Phenoxyethanol~0.15–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolCaprylyl glycol~0.15–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture
More about Caprylyl glycolSodium benzoate~0.1–0.4%
Sodium hydroxide~0.1–0.3%
Alcohol~0.05–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- High
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
More about AlcoholCitric acid~0.05–0.15%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
More about Citric acidIngredient list view
Water, Aloe barbadensis leaf juice, Glycerin, Hamamelis virginiana water, Tripeptide-29, Fucus vesiculosus extract, Chondrus crispus extract, Limonium vulgare flower/leaf/stem extract, Laminaria digitata extract, Thymus serpyllum extract, Sodium gluconate, Carbomer, Leuconostoc/radish root ferment filtrate, Potassium sorbate, Phenoxyethanol, Caprylyl glycol, Sodium benzoate, Sodium hydroxide, Alcohol, Citric acid
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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.
| Q+ASeaweed Peptide Eye GelYOUR PRODUCT | Alpyn BeautyLine-Filling Eye Balm | Dr.DifferentVITALIFT-A Eye & Neck | Maya ChiaThe Advanced Eye Response Complex Eye Cream | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 57% | 55% | 54% |
| Price | — | $61.80 | $26.99 | $86.00 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 2 of 3 | 2 of 3 | 2 of 3 |
| Key difference | — | Bakuchiol | Copper Tripeptide-1 | Hexapeptide-11 |
| Irritancy | High | Medium | Medium | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | Contains drying alcohol | — | — | — |
| View product | Shop | Shop | Shop |
Product summary
"Q+A - Seaweed Peptide Eye Gel" has a good moisturizing formula. The formulation is based on a combination of good humectants and emollients. Both are needed to increase the skin hydration level. Humectants in this product (glycerin, aloe barbadensis leaf juice and caprylyl glycol) 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). Chondrus crispus extract and caprylyl glycol 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
- This moistruizer also contains peptides (tripeptide-29 2.20% - 3.30%). Peptides is a very big group of ingredients. They all consist of a different combination of amino-acids. Our skin produces peptides naturally. Some of them work as natural anti-biotics, promote wound-healing and production of collagen. The scientists are still studying how effective the topical application of peptides is, but it is very likely that peptides in skincare are helpful. They might be able to support skin barrier restoration and even have an anti-aging benefit. At the very least, they certainly help attract water to the skin and support the hydration in this way.
Irritation risk
We assess the overall irritancy of this moisturizer to be high. 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.
Price
The product retails for 9.00$ in the United States, for 6.50£ in the United Kingdom and for 8.70CA$ in Canada.
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Sources cited in this review
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