r.e.m. beauty cooling blurring undereye balm
Works for
MoisturizingGlycerin, Centella asiatica extract + 2 moreWorks
“energize tired eyes with the botanical-charged balm that cools, calms & hydrates on contact for instant—and ongoing—benefits.”
This product contains good ingredients to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. These ingredients are called "humectants": glycerin, butylene glycol.
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. If the air is dry, humectants can speed up the moisture loss from the skin. This is why it is a good idea to use another product on top of this one to help "seal in" the moisture (look for ingredients like dimethicone, squalane, oils and butters).
Anti-agingSide benefit the brand mentions · Centella asiatica extractMay help
“gotu kola (centella asiatica) helps soothe and blur imperfections in the delicate undereye area, while caffeine helps melt away the look of puffiness and reduce the appearance of dark circles for a brighter-eyed look.”
This product contains centella asiatica extract. 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.
Anti-oxidationSide benefit · Centella asiatica extract, CaffeineMay help
This product contains antioxidants (centella asiatica extract) that might be able to help neutralize free radicals in skin to lessen the damage it gets from the UV light (sun). There is not enough evidence to confirm their effectiveness in skin though.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy7 flagged ingredientsLow risk
ComedogenicClean of flagged comedogenic ingredientsNone flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~40–60%
Sodium acrylates crosspolymer-2~7.6–11.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Butylene glycol~3.7–5.5%
- 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 glycolGlycerin~2.7–4%
- 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 GlycerinDipropylene glycol~1.9–2.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps to dissolve other ingredients in a formulation. Slows down the rate of product drying
More about Dipropylene glycol1,2-hexanediol~0.4–0.9%
C12-14 pareth-12~1.4–2.1%
Caprylyl glycol~1.2–1.8%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture
More about Caprylyl glycolCarbomer~0.95–1.45%
- 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~0.6–1.35%
Ethylhexylglycerin~0.45–1.1%
Ganoderma lucidum stem extract~0.4–0.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Caffeine~0.3–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Might be helpful in neutralizing free radicals. Can have a dehydration effect that might somewhat decrease the look of puffy eyes
More about CaffeineCentella asiatica extract~0.3–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- 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. Contains active compounds called centelloids: asiaticoside, madecasosside, asiatic acid and madecassic acid. Might be helpful in preventing stretch marks. It can be itself be irritating though.
More about Centella asiatica extractSilica~0.35–0.8%
Tin oxide~0.2–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A colorant that can add a pearl-like appearance to the formulation
More about Tin oxideTitanium dioxide~0.1–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Works as a UV filter when used in high concentrations. It is photostable and is effective mostly against the UVB light, with some protection in the UVA range. In small concentrations, used for its ability to improve the color of cosmetic products. Is usually well tolerated by the skin
More about Titanium dioxideCi 19140~0.05–0.2%
Ci 42090~0.05–0.15%
Ingredient list view
Water, Sodium acrylates crosspolymer-2, Butylene glycol, Glycerin, Dipropylene glycol, 1,2-hexanediol, C12-14 pareth-12, Caprylyl glycol, Carbomer, Tromethamine, Ethylhexylglycerin, Ganoderma lucidum stem extract, Caffeine, Centella asiatica extract, Silica, Tin oxide, Titanium dioxide, Ci 19140, Ci 42090
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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.
| r.e.m. beautycooling blurring undereye balmYOUR PRODUCT | Versed SkinVacation Eyes Brightening Eye Gel | ITEM BeautyLite Sauce Clean Balancing Gel Moisturizer with Ceramides | SweeteenTartcherry Hya Soothing Gel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 31% | 28% | 27% |
| Price | — | $22.09 | — | $9.90 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 1 of 3 | 2 of 3 | 2 of 3 |
| Key difference | — | Niacinamide | Ceramide Np | Arginine |
| Irritancy | Low | 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 12 studies and safety reviews.
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- 3Safety Assessment of Tromethamine as Used in Cosmeticscir-safety.org
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- 5Centella asiatica in cosmetologyncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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